Friday, April 26
Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Members of the Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild will be displaying their work at the Corvallis-Benton County Library. Local high school students will have a display as well. The show will be open during regular library hours. There will be a reception to meet the woodworkers on Friday the 26th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This exhibit will be displayed between Thursday, April 25th – Sunday, April 28th. Visit https://mwwg.net/event/annual-exhibition-2024/ for more info.
First Alternative: Mitchell Wine Group Tasting (North Store). First Alternative Co-op – North Store, 2855 NW Grant Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join Mitchell Wine Group for a free wine tasting at the North Store from 4-6pm. All items included in the tasting will be on FLASH SALE during the tasting only, so swing by for some great samples and savings! Visit https://firstalt.coop/event/mitchell-wine-group-tasting-2/ for more info.
First Alternative: Beer Tasting (South Store. First Alternative Co-op – South Store, 1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join for a free beer tasting with Joel, featuring a variety of exciting new beers, at the South Store from 4-6pm. All items included in the tasting will be on FLASH SALE during the tasting only! Visit https://firstalt.coop/event/beer-tasting-2/ for more info.
Live Music: Plaehn & Hino Blues Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Plaehn & Hino feature an acoustic and acoustic/electric blend of country blues, R&B and originals. Come check out some serious blues harp and slide guitar at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Whiteside Live: Corvallis Music Collective Fundraiser Kickoff Show! Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $15 (Pre-Sale), $20. Online sales end 4pm day of show. Join The Whiteside for an unforgettable night of music and community support at the very first Corvallis Music Collective fundraiser! Get ready to groove to the eclectic sounds of Analogue Maps, Church Ladies, Slippy and the Sheets, and Loose Lettuce as they take the stage to raise funds to support local music. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=234391 for more info.
PRAx: Live Wire Radio. Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5, $35 – $45. Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show hosted by Luke Burbank and announced by Elena Passarello. The show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by producing engaging, spirited, and genuine live and listening experiences for a local and national audience. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/live-wire-radio for more info.
Saturday, April 27
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Members of the Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild will be displaying their work at the Corvallis-Benton County Library. Local high school students will have a display as well. The show will be open during regular library hours. There will be a reception to meet the woodworkers on Friday the 26th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This exhibit will be displayed between Thursday, April 25th – Sunday, April 28th. Visit https://mwwg.net/event/annual-exhibition-2024/ for more info.
Early Literacy Training for Early Childhood Workforce. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Feelings can be overwhelming to young children. Come get ideas on books and activities that you can use in your early childhood program to help children understand their feelings and develop social-emotional skills. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/early-literacy-training-early-childhood-workforce-16779 for more info.
Benton County: 2024 Drug Take Back Event. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking Lot of Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. This is a one-day, drive-thru event at 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Those interested in dropping off at this location are asked to enter the parking lot off Research Way and follow the signs and directions of the volunteers. Some restrictions apply: NO needles, sharps, injectables, epi-pens, IV solutions, etc. NO medical waste. NO illegal drugs. Individual households only. Sorry, businesses not allowed. Visit https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/events/2024-drug-take-back-event/ for more info.
Live Music & Oyster Fest! Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. $20+. There will be multiple Oyster stations set up serving freshly shucked Oysters. Special mignonettes and sauces for each oyster! Common Fields food trucks will prepare cooked Oyster food specials. Live music from 2pm – 8pm Featuring Big Fir. Bubbly station hosted by Corazon. Specialty Ciders by 2 Towns. Limited and specialty beers poured by Common Fields. Oyster Shucking competition. Guests receive an oyster “speed dating card” try every oyster and receive gift cards! $20 will get you a branded glass to keep and 4 tokens at a discount plus the speed dating card. additional tokens are $4. Event is all ages and dog friendly. Doors open at 11a.m. & last call is 8:30 p.m. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/877686623834483/ for more info.
Independent Bookstore Day. Grass Roots, 251 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Grass Roots will be hosting an all-day event at their new location! This event will featuring the following: 11:30 a.m. Poetry: David Buchanan – Banking Memories, 12:30 p.m. Sci-fi & Fantasy: Cody D. Campbell – Echoes of the Arcane, 1:30 p.m. Sustainable Cooking: Lorraine Anderson – Slow Cook Solar, and 3:00 p.m. Children’s Books: Gabi Snyder – Look. Grass Roots will also have refreshments, 20% off all jigsaw puzzles, Free ARC book with every $15 purchase, and raffle for Genre baskets and two $50 gift cards. Visit https://grassrootsbookstore.com/events for more info.
Bowl Shred Grand Opening: Concert + Event. The Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park, 648 SW 2nd St Suite 120, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Benton County Skateboarding Alliance, Dreamland Skateparks and City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation present: Bowl Shred Grand Opening Concert + Event. Featuring Punk Bands, Open Skate Jam with prizes, free giveaways, & More!! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/bowl-shred-grand-opening-concert-event for more info.
City of Corvallis: Skate Park Opening [POSSIBLE QUORUM]. 12:30 p.m. The Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park, 1st Street, Corvallis. Possible quorum of the City Council. No decisions will be made and no quorum is required. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/skate-park-opening-possible-quorum-0 for more info.
Live Music: Luke Cole Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. PNW Local Singer/Song Writer Luke Cole and his Band. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis – Spring Concert. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis celebrates 30 years of singing. Jubilate! The Woman’s Choir of Corvallis’ program is guided by their quest for musical excellence and desire to express a wide range of human emotions and experiences. They hope you will enjoy their musical selections on topics related to change, hope, awareness, diversity, community, and social justice. Purchase tickets online in advance to ensure you have a seat at our 30 year anniversary concerts! Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. For children 12 and under, please reserve a free Children’s Ticket. Visit https://www.jubilatechoir.org/ to reserve your spot and for more info.
Naughty But Nerdy: Stand-up Comedy Showcase. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15. Rated R. Join for a night of sensual-yet-sagacious stand-up comedy from some of our favorite acts from around the state. A perfect date night for that software-writing sweetie you’ve had your eye on, a steamy belated Pi Day gift, or a clue for that special someone from your Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=232847 for more info.
Sunday, April 28
Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Members of the Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild will be displaying their work at the Corvallis-Benton County Library. Local high school students will have a display as well. The show will be open during regular library hours. There will be a reception to meet the woodworkers on Friday the 26th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This exhibit will be displayed between Thursday, April 25th – Sunday, April 28th. Visit https://mwwg.net/event/annual-exhibition-2024/ for more info.
Corvallis Tweed Ride 2024: “Tour de Trees”. 2nd & Washington Ave. Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Please join for the 10th annual Corvallis Tweed Ride on April 28, 2024. The start will be at the intersection of 2nd and Washington at 10 a.m. and commence upon a scenic tour of the notable trees of Corvallis. Vintage attire is encouraged. There will be a pause for a picnic, so pack a luncheon basket. The route is an easy 12 miles. After-party will be at Treebeard’s Taphouse. You will find printable and electronic route maps. You can also find descriptions of the trees that will be visited across Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallistweedride.net/2024 for more info.
Live Music: Sunday Brunch with Revel’n. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Come out for some sweet sounds with Revel’n for your Sunday Brunch from 10-noon! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Table Top Game Day. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Common Fields is open Sundays! If you are playing games on Sundays at Common Fields, you get a $1.00 off your beverage. Swing by and meet up to play D&D, Magic the Gathering, or a good old board game. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis – Spring Concert. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. Free. Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis celebrates 30 years of singing. Jubilate! The Woman’s Choir of Corvallis’ program is guided by their quest for musical excellence and desire to express a wide range of human emotions and experiences. They hope you will enjoy their musical selections on topics related to change, hope, awareness, diversity, community, and social justice. Purchase tickets online in advance to ensure you have a seat at our 30 year anniversary concerts! Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. For children 12 and under, please reserve a free Children’s Ticket. Visit https://www.jubilatechoir.org/ to reserve your spot and for more info.
Last Sunday Family Comedy Show @ Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. $5 cover. Common Fields is excited to bring family friendly comedy to Corvallis. Once a month on the last Sunday of the Month, there will be an amazing line up of 3-4 comedians making you laugh with their clean comedy. This is an all-ages event and will be charging a $5 cover at the door to help pay for comedians. First day will be April 28th and every month on the last Sunday of the month form 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
PRAx Presents: Las Cafeteras. Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis. 6 p.m. $5, $17 – $33. The electric sound and energy of Las Cafeteras has taken the music scene by storm. Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments like the jarana, requinto, quijada (donkey jawbone) and tarima (a wooden platform), Las Cafeteras sing in English, Spanish, and Spanglish and add a remix of sounds, from rock to hip-hop to rancheras. Las Cafeteras play music as a vehicle to build bridges among different cultures and communities, creating “a world where many worlds fit.” Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document stories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/las-cafeteras for more info.
Monday, April 29
Benton County: 2024 Five Electeds Meeting. 12 p.m. Chiaki “Jack” Yoshihara Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, First Floor, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-29-2024-five-electeds-meeting/ for more info.
Directing at The Majestic Workshop. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Majestic mainstage proposal season is just around the corner! Join Recreation Coordinator of Cultural Arts and Community Engagement (and prolific director) Rachel Kohler for a workshop aimed at anyone who’s ever had even an inkling of interest in directing at The Majestic Theatre! If you’ve directed before but it’s been awhile, or you’ve never directed on the Majestic mainstage, this might be the workshop for you! If you’ve never directed, but you’re thinking you might like to learn more about it, this is definitely the workshop for you. Rachel will walk through every step of the process of directing on the Majestic’s mainstage, just in time for participants to consider proposing for the 2025-26 season. Much of the information presented in this workshop is applicable for Majestic Lab shows, too! This workshop will take place on Monday, April 29th from 6:30-9:00pm in the Community Room. Snacks will be provided. Please fill out this RSVP form so that we know how many participants to expect: https://forms.gle/tkUeg6cjDh5wNMpC6. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/442386071784… for more info.
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