Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Mickey Riley Star Spangled Tournament, Hansen Stadium at Taylor Field, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. The eight-team tournament features top American Legion baseball teams from the region, including the Corvallis Gerding Marketmen. Games will take place at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6. See here for the schedule.
Red, White & Blue Riverfront Festival, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Corvallis Downtown Riverfront, First Street between Van Buren and Monroe. A family festival featuring live music, food vendors, colorful crafts, booths, and children’s activities. Wacky Indoor Bounce will have bounce houses from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. The music schedule includes: 12 p.m., Tequila Daydream; 2 p.m., Ludicrous Speed; 4 p.m., Titans of Industry; 6 p.m., Hillstomp; and 8 p.m., Bon Bon Vivant. See here.
Osborn Aquatic Center, 1 – 4 p.m., 1940 NW Highland Dr. The outdoor pool will be open from 1 – 4 p.m. only on July 4 for lap swimming and open recreation swim. Saturday open recreation swim starts July 5, from 1 – 5 p.m. See here for the complete schedule.
Music at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 – 8 p.m., 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath. Jon Deschler - trumpet, blues. Reservations appreciated. See here for more Friday night concerts in July and August.
Corvallis Knights vs. Bend Elks, 6:35 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Pl. The Knights play the Elks this weekend. See here for tickets.
Funk for Freedom, 8 – 11:30 p.m., Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of joyful community dance led by local DJs, each with their own unique style and vibes. Admission is $10-$30 per person (sliding scale), $5 for full-time students (with ID), teens, or Oregon Trail cardholders, and free for children 12 or younger - 100% of profits will be donated directly to the ACLU to defend civil rights. See here for more information.
Corvallis Fireworks, after dusk on the downtown Corvallis riverfront. Presented by the Corvallis Jaycees.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Cars and Coffee, 8 – 10 a.m., Shepherd of the Valley Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr. Join Corvallis Historic Auto Club on the first Saturday of each month through October. Coffee and donuts available for purchase.
Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1st and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Visit the community booths of Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers of Corvallis and Chintimini Wildlife Center. See here for the map of vendors.
Discovery Days: Seeds, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Plant a seed for the future and consider the ways you might grow into your future at this free family day. Make a seed art picture with the Corvallis Art Guild. See here to RSVP.
Saturday Stories, 10:30 – 11 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. A storytime for children of all ages.
Stand With Ukraine, noon – 1:30 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St. Show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Takes place the first Saturday of the month. Sponsored by www.ukraineassistancenetwork.org.
Havana Nights, 5 - 9 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. A short Cuban salsa (casino) lesson at 5 p.m., followed by social dancing. Family friendly. Suggested donation of $5-$10 per person. See here.
Mule on Fire, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. A Northwest weave of blues, folk, jazz, and traditional music. See here.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Corvallis Pan Celtic Session, 2 – 4 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. All instruments welcome. See here.
“The Terminator” (1984), 6 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.