Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Corvallis Corkscrew Aerobatics Contest, starts at 9 a.m. Friday, ends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Corvallis Municipal Airport, 5695 SW Airport Ave. The 9th annual regional aerobatics competition. Free for spectators. See here.
Downtown Corvallis Midsummer Market Sidewalk Sales, Friday through Sunday. Special promotions at downtown businesses during this weekend sidewalk sale. See here.
Exhibit Opening Reception – Personal Mythology, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St. Fifty artists explore the inner narratives, archetypes, and symbolic language that shape their personal identity and creative vision. On display through Aug. 26. See here.
Guitarist David Rogers, 6 - 8 p.m., Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. Admission is free, and in lieu of a ticket, donations to support Marys River Watershed Council are encouraged. See here.
Summer Concert at Chintimini Park - The Joanne Broh Band, 6 – 8 p.m., Chintimini Park and Corvallis Community Center terrace, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Free, all ages. See here.
Friday Night Readers’ Theatre “84, Charing Cross Road,” 6:30 – 9 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.) Friday and Saturday, Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Rd. Locally acted and directed. A benefit for Corvallis Public Schools Foundation for CSD STAGES Camp. See here for tickets, $20.
Pocket Dimension, Tom Foe, and Figgy, 6:30 p.m. doors open, Corvallis Music Collective, 6775 A Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. Music by Pocket Dimension, PNW acid jazz alchemists; Tom Foe, indie trio of mages; and Figgy, folk hero of the Willamette. Admission is $5, no one turned away for lack of funds. See here.
Corvallis Knights vs. Springfield Drifters, 6:35 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Pl. Promotions this weekend include: Friday, the first 250 fans get a Knights t-shirt to tie-dye; Saturday, the first 500 fans get a Travis Bazzana bobblehead; and Sunday, Pat Casey Night, the first 250 fans get a Goss Stadium replica. See here.
Stand Up Comedy, 7 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 NW 9th St. Comedy show featuring several Oregon comedians. Ages 18+. Dinner is from 5:30 – 7 p.m. See here.
Dance for Democracy, 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. Express your grief, unify with your sisters, and build a sense of community through dance. Femmes only, scent-free. Admission is $6, with a portion of proceeds going to support an organization that fights voter suppression: Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) See the Early Risers’ Dance Club for Women here for tickets and location.
Rare Candy: Splash, 8 – 10 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. A high-camp drag spectacle from the legendary Haus of Dharma. Ages 18+ only. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 day of show. See here.
Solar System Ambassador Night: Telescope Viewing, 9 – 10 p.m., Philomath Community Library patio, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. Registration is required, see here.
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1st and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Visit the booths of the Linn Benton County Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation and CASA – Voices for Children. See here for the map of vendors.
South Corvallis Food Bank Food Drive, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market. Double your impact by buying your donations from Farmers’ Market vendors. Collecting shelf-stable foods, fresh produce, personal care items. See here.
Graand Kinetic Challenge - Land Race at Crystal Lake Park and Sand Dune Challenge at Benton County Fairgrounds. A 2-day race where human-powered, pedal-pushed, kinetic art sculpture vehicles compete over a course that runs throughout Corvallis, traversing over land, over sand, through mud, and floating on the Willamette River to compete for such prizes as Graand Champion, Best Engineering, Best Artistry, Best Pageantry and even the Cuddly Teddy Bear Award. Saturday’s schedule: See pageantry performances and judging from 10 – 11:15 a.m. at Crystal Lake Sports Park; the Land Race follows, starting at 12:15 p.m.; and racers will arrive approximately from 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds parking lot for the Sand Dune Challenge. See here for more details.
Forest Bathing, 9 – 11 a.m., OSU Campus Mini Forest. Forest Bathing is a practice of being in relationship with the world out-of-doors. Free or by donation. Registration required, see here. Limited space available.
Benton County Master Gardeners Fall/Winter Gardening Workshop, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Willamette Park Community Garden, 1350 SE Goodnight Ave. A free event open to the community demonstrating gardening techniques for the home gardener. Free plant starts, seeds, and gloves will be given out to participants. See here.
Casa Latinos Unidos Summer in the Park, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Corvallis Farmers’ Market, NW 1st St. Crafts and activities including face painting, suncatchers, dry clay art, and OSU nutrition. See here.
Community Shred Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Town & Country Realty, 455 NW Tyler Ave. Bring personal papers for complimentary shredding. See here.
Corvallis Elks Lodge Open House & Membership Event, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1400 NW 9th St. Learn more about the Corvallis Elks #1413, its programs, and the benefits of being a member. Families welcome. See here.
Government Comment Corner with Councilor Lewis, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Ward 2 Councilor Briae Lewis will be available to answer questions about local government.
Perennial Garden Care, 10 a.m., Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd. Free class. See here to register to attend in-person or via Zoom.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Storytime in Spanish and English for children of all ages.
Puzzle Swap, 12 – 1:30 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Bring your puzzles to swap. All ages and levels welcome. See here.
Really, Really Free Market, 12 – 4 p.m., Central Park. Bring or take clothes, toiletries, books, household items, zines, etc.
Teen Scene, 12 – 2 p.m., Majestic Theatre Rehearsal Room/Community Room, 115 SW 2nd St. A youth-led theater company featuring a series of workshops to build technical skills, leading up to brand-new productions for teens. Learn more about acting, directing, designing, and producing while making new friends. For ages 13–17. See here.
Corvallis Women’s Social Club – Vision-Board Bracelets, 2 – 4 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Design a bracelet or necklace that reflects your dreams and goals. Ages 18+. See here for a link to purchase tickets.
Ice Cream Social and Open House, 3 – 5 p.m., Marys River Grange Hall, 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. Meet members of Marys River Grange #685, learn what they do, and more. Free. See here.
Philomath Arts Building Gallery Preview Opening, 3 – 7 p.m., 1233 Main St., Philomath. Visit with Slipstream Clay Studio in this new location during the Philomath Sip & Stroll. Learn about a new, co-operatively run gallery of local artists forming here, too. See here.
Philomath Sip & Stroll, 3 – 7 p.m., downtown Philomath. Taste local beer, wine, and spirits. Tickets and shuttles available at: Marys Peak True Value, 1740 Main St.; Les Schwab Tire Center, 838 Main St.; and Compton Family Wines, 810 Applegate St. Tickets start at $25/person. See here.
Songs for Songbirds, 4 – 7 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Performances by Matt Dudek and Matt Neely, Adam Scramstad, and Chuck Tourtillot. Plus, anytime all day, 10% of proceeds from food carts will go to Chintimini Wildlife Center. See here.
Midsummer Read-In, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Ave. Tarot readings, bookish mocktails, snacks, comfy seating, and more. See here.
Macrofocus with Belle Amoure, 7 – 10 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Atmospheric pop/rock and improvisation. All ages, $10 suggested donation. See here.
Majestic Readers’ Theatre Presents “The Shape of Things,” 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Rated R for adult language and content. Tickets are $17 adults, $15 students/seniors. See here.
Music on the Farm – Revel’n, 7 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.), Flicker & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Ave. A tasty string band experience with bluegrass, blues, old-time, country, and harmony. Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Tickets are $10-20 (cash, Venmo at the door). See here.
The Winery Comedy Tour in Corvallis – Eli Ruffer, 7 – 9 p.m., Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Ave. Tickets are $15, see here.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Graand Kinetic Challenge - Mud Bog Challenge at Crystal Lake Park and Willamette River Float. Sunday’s schedule: The kinetic sculptures will traverse the Mud Bog Challenge from 10 am. – 12 p.m. at Crystal Lake Sports Park; the sculptures will then enter the water at the Willamette Boat Landing around 12:30 – 1 p.m., traveling north on the Willamette to Michael’s Landing; and a finish line/meet & greet at Riverfront Commemorative Park will take place around 2 – 3:30 p.m. See here for more details.
Calvary Corvallis Summer Fun Sundays, 10:30 a.m., outdoor amphitheater, 2125 NW Lester Ave. Free BBQ, bounce house and activities for kids, worship, and teaching outdoors held every Sunday now through Sept. 7. See here for more information.
Corvallis Palestine Solidarity Meet-Up, 3 – 5 p.m., Bière Library, 151 NW Monroe Ave. Hear from a recent volunteer to the West Bank about his experience, and learn how to become a volunteer yourself. See here.
“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977), 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. See here for tickets.
Events are subject to change. Finding Corvallis strives to provide up-to-date information about events open to the public. If you have a question or submission, email wendygeist@findingcorvallis.com.