Corvallis This Weekend

Local events happening Friday through Sunday

FRIDAY, MAR. 14

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr. All proceeds benefit the church’s Giving Garden, which donates over 1,500 pounds of fresh produce annually to local food banks. Vintage/antiques, jewelry, sports equipment, holiday/home decor, crafting, toys, games, small appliances, kitchen/houseware, books, yard/garden, clothing, and more. Cash & credit cards accepted.

Dementia 101, noon – 1 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Join Dr. Helen Kao from Lumina Hospice and Palliative care for a free community lecture about dementia. The 2025 Dementia Series Community Lectures is a partnership of the Corvallis Benton County Public Library, Grace Center for Adult Day Services, Corvallis Community Center and Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care. See here for more information on the series.

Silent Vigil for Unity and Peace, 12 – 1 p.m., Avery Park, between the Fireside and Thompson Shelters. Held with the intention of embracing unity, community, and peace. No speeches, no signs, no agenda, no devices—just being.

BIPOC Open Mic & Art Showcase, 6 – 8 p.m., Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd. Free to attend. Sponsored by SAFE Program (Students Advocating for Equity) of Corvallis schools. See here.

Winter Wildlife Field Days Activity – Moonlight Meander Hike, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Peavy Arboretum, 8726 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd Join Oregon State University Forests and Corvallis Environmental Center for a fun, guided nighttime walk through the forest. RSVP required. See here.

Irish Pub Night: A Night of Irish Pub Songs, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Performed by Evan Eleven and Mo Robinson with Friends. See here.

OSU Orange & Black Vocal Scholarship Concert, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. This annual event features the OSU Chamber Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Bella Voce and Meistersingers. Tickets are $10, free for students. See here.

“Amadeus,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. The story of Antonio Salieri’s envy of the great composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed in lush costume by a cast that is entirely femme, female, or non-binary. Rated R. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 students/seniors, available here.

Delgani String Quartet – “Italian Inspiration,” 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St. Delgani is joined by violists Kenji Bunch and Adam LaMotte and cellist Diane Chaplin for Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence.” The first half of the program features Italian music spanning over 300 years, including works of Barbara Strozzi, Luigi Boccherini, and Gian Francesco Malipiero. Tickets are $30 general, $10 students, free for ages 12 and under, available here.

OSU Winter Mainstage: “The Importance of Being Earnest,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Ray Theater, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Oscar Wilde’s witty and enduring 1895 comedy of manners. Admission is $15 general, $12 seniors/youth, and free for OSU students. See here for tickets.

Mountains of Deimos, The Titans of Industry, and Fosphene, 8 - 10:30 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Local bands performing rock and heavy metal. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.

John Badger and the New Old Time Apocalyptic Revival, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. $5. Check out John Badger here.

SATURDAY, MAR. 15

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Guerber Hall, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. See here.

Team Dirt - OSU Research Forests Trail Build Day, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Peavy Arboretum Business Office, Peavy Arboretum. Wear appropriate gear: closed toe shoes, long pants, work gloves. OSURF will have trail-building tools and hard hats. See here. Contact Matt McPharlin for more information about the build, matt.mcpharlin@oregonstate.edu.

Public Seed Library – Cool Season Crop Clinic, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Bring vegetable garden questions to be answered by Benton County Master Gardeners. See here.

Community Shred Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Town & Country Realty, 455 NW Tyler Ave. Bring personal papers for complimentary shredding. No plastic or trash.

Corvallis Waldorf School Open House, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 3855 NE Hwy 20. Pre-K through 8th grade. Explore classrooms, experience the school’s unique subject areas, and connect with faculty and staff. See here.

Government Comment Corner, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Ward 6 Councilor Alison Bowden will be on hand to answer questions about local government.

Organic Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, 10 – 11 a.m., online (in-person event is full). This free class from Shonnard’s Nursery goes over the basics of starting an organic vegetable garden from the soil up, and caring for it over the entire year. See here to register to attend virtually.

Agrarian Sharing Network Spring Propagation Fair, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Willamette Community and Grange Hall #52, 27555 Greenberry Rd. A free event for sharing seeds, scion, cuttings, divisions, runners and potted plants. Affordable rootstock and grafting. Also educational information, kids activities, and live music. See here.

Cat Adoption Event, 12 – 3 p.m., PetSmart, 940 NW Circle Blvd. With Keitha’s Kittie Rescue. See here.

Fermentation Basics, 1 – 2 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. Learn the basics of fermenting foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, hot sauce and pickles for delicious, homemade creations. Free. See here.

The Starlight Stitchery’s Nashville Market Party, 1 – 3 p.m., Imagine Coffee, 5460 Philomath Blvd. The Starlight Stitchery, which sells cross stitch & embroidery patterns, supplies and more, has returned from the Nashville Needlework Market. See here.

Choro na Cozinha: Brazilian Music Concert, 3 – 4 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. A free concert of music born of the harmonic and melodic elements of Portuguese classical music and rhythms of African peoples. See here.

The Lilac Fairy Tea Party, 3 p.m., 120 SW 3rd St. Join the Lilac Fairy and her friends for a tea party and show. Hosted at the Regional School of Ballet, with light refreshments and ballet variations. Tickets are available to purchase at the Regional School of Ballet for $10 (cash/check). See here.

Sick Town Roller Derby, Double Header, 3 – 8 p.m., Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E., Albany. The doors open at 3 p.m., first game at 4 p.m., and second game at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include admission to both bouts. See here.

Purim-Holi, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Fireside Shelter, Avery Park. Family friendly with entertainment, food, and Holi colors provided. Costume or colorful outfit encouraged. Sponsored by Mid-Valley Jews for Peace and Hindus for Human Rights. See here for the RSVP link.

Willamette Apprentice Ballet Student Choreography Showcase & Fundraiser, 5 – 8 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way. Featuring a variety of dance pieces choreographed and performed by student dancers from Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, and beyond. The $20 admission includes the performance, substantial refreshments, and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit Willamette Apprentice Ballet, the nonprofit performing branch of the Corvallis Academy of Ballet. See here.

Corvallis Swing Dance Society, 6:45 – 11 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. With live jazz music by Stomp Off Party of Eugene. A beginner lesson is from 7 – 8 p.m., followed by the dance. Admission is on a sliding scale. See here.

Cumbia and Salsa, 7 – 10 p.m., Delicias Valley Cafe, 933 NW Circle Blvd. Merengue lesson at 6 p.m., dance from 7 – 9 p.m. No cover charge. See here.

Dance Planet, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Warm-up music by three members of Compass Rose: harpist Laura Zaerr, cellist Sabina Monn, and percussionist George Beekman, followed by a world music set from DJ Geo. Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation, $5–15 or more, 100% of proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations.

Jeanne Gregg Band, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Blues, rhythm & blues, funk, and original tunes. See here.

Vaulted Aviary – “Beyond the Rainbow,” 7:30 – 10 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. An acrobatic showcase that invites the audience on an unforgettable journey and a whimsical nod to Saint Patrick's Day weekend. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.

Jam Wagon, 8 – 11 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. A genre-filled folk band bringing down-home tasty grooves. $5. See here.

SUNDAY, MAR. 16

Ecstatic Dance, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. Freeform community dance to EDM and global bass music. Admission is on a sliding scale, see here.

Winter Wildlife Field Days Activity – Bilingual Nature Journaling, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 26208 Finley Refuge Rd. Meet at the Fiechter House parking lot at 10 a.m. Prepare for the weather by dressing appropriately. See here.

Bynum & Wyden Linn County Town Hall, 1 p.m., Linn-Benton Community College, Activities Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. An in-person town hall with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum. See here.

Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit – Climate Safety & Health, 1 – 4:15 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. An in-person and online event, held simultaneously with 15 other locations across Oregon. Presented by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and Oregon Interfaith Power & Light. See here for the schedule and registration.

Garden Prep 101, 1 – 2 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. Learn essential tips and techniques. Free. See here.

Corvallis Community Band Presents “American Landscapes,” 2 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School Auditorium, 4045 SW Research Way. Free admission. See here.

Sundays @ 3 Presents: Oregon Koto-Kai, 3 p.m., Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 333 NW 35th St. An ensemble of Japanese Koto players, in a concert of traditional and modern Japanese music. A reception will follow where attendees can greet the performers, see an instrument up close, and learn more about the koto. See here.

West Bank Report - Evening of Conversation and Action for Palestine, 4 – 6 p.m., The Bière Library, 151 NW Monroe Ave. Fireside chat with two local organizers, postcards to sign, posters to put up, and local artwork for sale. See here.

March Madness Selection Show Watch Party, doors open at 4:15 p.m., Toyota Club, Reser Stadium, OSU. Free for all fans. Fans will have the chance to meet their favorite women’s basketball player and take a photo with the WCC Championship trophy.

Confluence Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus Presents “Time,” 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. A concert sharing music about seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, seasons, and years with a variety of musical styles, lyrics, and tempos. Tickets are $20 general, free for 12 years and under, see here.

Ecology Tap Talk: Water Research, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (talk starts at 6 p.m.), Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Presented by OSU Hydrophiles, Young Professionals in Water Research and Management. A free community event sponsored by Marys River Watershed Council. See here.

Argentine Tango Milonga with Ciao Felicia, 6 – 10 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. Beginner tango lesson at 6 p.m., followed by dance with live music by Ciao Felicia from Portland. Suggested contribution is $15-$30. See here.

Eid Toy Drive Gift Wrapping Volunteer Event, 6 p.m., Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Iftar will be provided. See here for the information on how to sign up.

Celtic Music - The Loose Flagstone, 6 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.

Drink & Draw, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., south lobby, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. An evening of figure drawing. Arts supplies will be provided, with concessions available for purchase. There's no cost to attend, though it is recommended to bring a tip for the art model. See here.

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.