Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday - including many that celebrate Earth!
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Family Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. For children of all ages.
Italian Conversation Circle, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 NW Jackson Ave. A casual space for intermediate to advanced speakers to practice Italian, build confidence, and connect with others. Drop-in; no registration required. See here.
OSU MFA Reading Series, 5 – 6 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Hear from one poet, one fiction writer, and one nonfiction writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU.
Hands of Oaxaca, Ceramics Artist Talk and Reception, 5:30 – 8 p.m., LBCC Benton Center, Room BC-204, 757 NW Polk Ave. Meet visiting artisans Inés Lara, César Felipe Marti, and Rufina Ruiz. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. See here.
esperanza spalding and Off Brand gOdds Dance Company, 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Tickets are $45 - $75, and $5 students, find them here.
Good Friday Ecumenical Tenebrae Service, 7 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. First Christian Church, First Congregational United Church of Christ, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church and Grace Lutheran Church join together for this service. Cello music and combined choir. All are welcome. See here.
Stone Ape with Night Presser, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Rock.
Naughty but Nerdy, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Lab Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Featuring local comedians. Rated R. Tickets are $16, find here.
Vardman Ensemble, Wywolf, Chemotroph, and Malicious Mischief, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. $5. Ages 21+ after 10 p.m., $5. See here.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Corvallis-Albany Farmers’ Markets, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2025 season kicks off with the opening of the Saturday market in Corvallis, located at 1st and Jackson, and the Saturday market in Albany, located at 4th and Ellsworth. Corvallis also has a Wednesday market. The City of Corvallis will have a booth at the Corvallis market providing water conservation and stormwater information. See here for more information.
Forest Bathing, 9 – 11 a.m., Peavy Arboretum. Register with Marigold, The OSU Center for Contemplative Practice, to attend this meditation and communion, led by Joseph Bailey. By donation. See here to reserve a spot.
Community Shred Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Town & Country Realty, 455 NW Tyler Ave. Bring personal documents, free of plastic or trash, for free shredding. See here.
Corvallis Chapter, Native Plant Society of Oregon Field Trip, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Marys River Natural Area, located off Brookline Drive, Corvallis. In celebration of Native Plant Appreciation Month, join leader Esther McEvoy in a search of early blooming native plants in this 74-acre area managed by the city of Corvallis. See here to see the location of the parking lot, situated near the pin drop on the map.
Government Comment Corner, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Ward 1 Councilor Jan Napack and Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone will be available to answer questions about local government.
Hesthavn Nature Center Weekly Work Party, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 8590 NW Oak Creek Dr. See here.
Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10:02 a.m., Philomath High School Football Field, 2054 Applegate St. Bring your own basket. Free kids hunt for children up to 11 years of age, followed by a cash egg hunt for youth and adults ages 12+. See here for details.
Great Perennial Picks, 10:30 a.m., Home Grown Gardens, 4845 SE 3rd St. RSVP for this free class by calling the nursery at 541-758-2137.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. In Spanish and English, for children of all ages.
All About Garden Tools, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. Free. See here.
Earth Day Jubilee, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy., Alsea. Music, herbal refreshments available for purchase, local organizations, an Earth Factoid Scavenger Hunt, and more. See here for all the information.
Spring Into Bloom, Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd. A spring open house. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., bring questions to be answered by Benton County Master Gardeners and Bartlett Tree Experts. Register to attend a free class Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Top 20 Insects and Diseases Affecting PNW Gardens. See here.
Adair Village Easter Egg-Stravaganza, 12 – 3 p.m., Adair County Park, 7295 NE Arnold Ave. A free event put on by Village Church with egg hunts, bouncy houses, cotton candy, face painting, and more. Egg hunts start at 1 p.m. See here for the details.
Clothing Swap, 12 – 3 p.m., Corvallis Waldorf School, 3855 NE Hwy 20. Bring your gently used, clean clothes that you no longer need, and take home some new-to-you favorites. Both adult and kids' clothing are welcome. Open to everyone. See here.
Discover the Digital Library, 12 – 1 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Learn how to download books, stream movies, take an online class, learn a new language, research your family history, and more. Bring your device, library card number, and password/PIN. See here.
Oregon State Spring Football Game, 12 p.m., Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th St. Fans can enter Reser beginning at 11 a.m. at Gate F on the west side of the stadium. Free. See here.
Self-Defense Seminar, 12 – 1 p.m., Precision Martial Arts, 255 SW Madison Ave. Free and open to the public. Wear comfortable clothes. See here.
Planet Palooza, 2 – 4:30 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. The free event features the Indoor Solutions Fair & Eco-Art Show from 2 – 4 p.m., and the Procession of the Species from 4 – 4:30 p.m. Visit with local environmental and community organizations, and enjoy live music by Wild Hog in the Woods. Dress in nature- and animal-themed masks and costumes for the all-ages parade around Chintimini Park. There will also be a clothing exchange hosted by Corvallis School District Green Teens, a Repair Fair hosted by OSU, an EV Show and Tell, and a Kids’ Room with Corvallis Parks & Recreation, Coyle Outside, and the Corvallis Environmental Center. See here.
Khmer Night, doors open at 5 p.m., OSU Memorial Union Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way. Inspired by Saturday Night Live, this event, hosted by the Cambodian Student Association, will feature hilarious skits, food and cultural performances that highlight the richness of Khmer heritage. Find tickets here, $7 general admission, $5 OSU students.
Brooklyn Rider “Upon One Note,” 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. PRAx and Chamber Music Corvallis present the string quartet, Brooklyn Rider. Tickets are $30-$40 general public, $5 students. See here.
Dance Planet Earth Week Celebration, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Master percussionists Dave Chiller and Dave Storrs will start the celebration, followed by an hour of Earth-friendly global grooves. Family friendly. Admission is a suggested donation of $5-$15, with proceeds donated to local environmental organizations. See here.
Red Cloud with Last Giant, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Red Cloud plays heavy rock and Last Giant is a melodic rock ‘n’ roll band from Portland.
The Winery Comedy Tour, 7 p.m., Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Ave. Featuring Seattle-based comedian Ronny Sharts. Find tickets here.
APRIL 25 (Finding Corvallis apologizes for this error - Earth Ball happens Friday, April 25) Earth Ball, 8 – 11 p.m., Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. A DJ dance party for the Earth and its inhabitants over 21 years of age. Featuring DJ Nicole and Dr. Gonzo. Earthly costumes encouraged. Sponsored by Corvallis Environmental Center and Valley Rock Gym. See here for tickets.
Hoppy 420, Presented by the Plug, 8 – 11:30 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. Music by Iron Prophecy, Los Nuevos Capomos, and DJ Alejandro. Ages 21+. Find early bird tickets here, $15 at the door.
Ty Curtis Band, 8 – 10 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. An evening of blues music. Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 day-of-show. See here.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Pollinator Planting, 1 – 2 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. A free class with Joleen Schilling.
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.