Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Fullerton Wines: Wine Tasting at Philomath Museum, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. A free wine tasting provided in partnership with local Philomath business Fullerton Wines to complement the museum’s current exhibit in the History Gallery, “Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine.” See here.
Rally in Solidarity, 2 p.m. (sign making at 1 p.m.), Memorial Union Quad. A rally in solidarity for Mahmoud Khalil and other Palestine activist who have been detained, threatened, and had their legal status revoked. People are encouraged to bring signs, wear a mask, and to wear things to protect their identity. See here.
Family Fun Night, 5 – 7 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. An earth-themed extravaganza with activities from Planet Palooza, Master Gardeners, KidSpirit, STEM Outreach Club, and Corvallis Environmental Center. Free.
Meet Your Streets! 5:30 p.m. first Fridays April through October, downtown Corvallis. A complimentary storytelling tour that promises a new adventure each month. See Engage Corvallis here to reserve a spot.
Sick Town Roller Derby Skate Camp, 6 – 8 p.m. Fridays April 4 through June 6, Langton Hall, Gym 300, OSU campus, 2450 SW Jefferson Way. See here for registration information and cost.
Gunhild Carling, Sweden’s Queen of Swing, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Tickets are $25, VIP tickets are $35. See here.
The Hilltop Big Band, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.
Writer in Residence: Elisa Gabbert, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Join OSU's School of Writing, Literature, and Film for a reading by Elisa Gabbert, author of seven collections of poetry, essays, and criticism, most recently, “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Book signing to follow. Free and open to the public. Grass Roots will be selling books at the event. See here.
Slippy & The Sheets, 8 – 10:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Slippy & The Sheets is joined by Tom Foe & Band, Jeremy Haney, and Kainoa Taylor for an evening of Indie Rock music. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.
First Fridays are a Drag, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Return of a monthly drag show to be held April through October. Ages 18+; $7 cover. See here.
Zeke Plays Drums and Dj LaFonda, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. Local electronic music. All ages until 10 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. See here.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Republic Services Annual Household Recycling Event, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Republic Services, 110 NE Walnut Blvd. See here.
Benton County Board of Commissioners Legislative Breakfast, 9 a.m., Holmes & Shipley Room, Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here for the agenda and online viewing.
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Guerber Hall, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. See here.
Kids Book Club Kit, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., youth area, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. A limited number of kits for kids reading beginning chapter books will be available for pick-up beginning April 5 on a first-come, first-served basis at each library branch. April 5th book: “Dinosaurs Before Dark,” by Mary Pope Osborne. See here.
Prom Wear Giveaway, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., College Hill High School, 510 NW 31st St., Corvallis. Free lightly-loved prom wear in all sizes. Shoes, accessories, jewelry, wraps, and underclothing too. See Altrusa International of Corvallis here.
Public Seed Library – Early Season Vegetable Garden Clinic, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Benton County Master Gardeners will be available to help you plan your garden.
Corvallis Parks & Recreation Volunteer Tree Planting Event, 10 a.m. Help Neighborhood Tree Stewards plant trees in three different locations. See here for a link to the sign-up sheet.
Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, Corvallis Elks Club, 1400 NW 9th St. A fair with 25 vendors, with the theme “Celebrate Mom.”
Downtown Cleanup Day, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., meet on the corner of 1st and Madison. Help clean up the waterfront and surrounding streets. See Downtown Corvallis Organization here for more information.
Dry Edible Gardening, 10 a.m., Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd. Learn about appropriate sites and crops, as well as some tips and tricks for successful un-irrigated gardening. See here to register to attend in-person or via Zoom.
Government Comment Corner with Councilor Moorefield, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Ward 3 Councilor Jim Moorefield will be available to answer questions about local government.
Legislative Update, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way. The League of Women Voters of Corvallis has invited elected state leaders to talk about current legislative action. Virtual option available. See here.
Alternatives to Pesticides, 10:30 a.m., Home Grown Gardens Nursery, 4845 SE 3rd St. A class on low impact ways to control pests in your garden. RSVP at 541-758-2137. See here.
Hands Off Rally, 12 – 3 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St. The theme of this march is “Hands Off! Hands off our Medicaid, our liberties, our wallets, our rights, our Veterans programs, etc.” All are welcome to a peaceful protest, including kids and friendly dogs. See Heart of the Valley People’s March here.
Puzzle Swap, 12 – 1:30 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Bring puzzles to swap at this popular event. All ages and levels welcome.
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
Teen Scene, 12 – 2 p.m., Majestic Theatre, Rehearsal room/community room, 115 SW 2nd St. The Majestic Theatre hosts this youth-led theater company featuring a series of workshops to build technical skills, leading up to brand-new productions for teens, ages 13–17. Free. See here.
Two-Part Mask Making Workshops, 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 and April 12, Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way. Make nature- and animal-themed paper-mache masks to wear at Planet Palooza on April 19. No registration needed. All ages. Children under 7 welcome with parent or guardian supervision. See here.
Terpsichore, A Community Dance Concert, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Featuring dance studios and choreographers from around the Mid-Willamette Valley. A fundraiser supporting the Majestic Theatre’s commitment to providing a home for community dance showcases and performances. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 students/seniors. See here.
Willamette Valley Jaguars vs. Salem Capitals, 6 p.m., Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. See here for tickets.
Electro Sound Houses, 7 – 10 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Abstract electronic music & sound, featuring internationally recognized synthesist/composer Todd Barton. There will also be performances by Thomas Fang (Portland), Robert Coburn (Eugene), and Corvallis-based Jim Whittemore, Djangosfire (Adam Scramstad) and Dave Trenkel. There will be a workshop and demonstration at 4 p.m., which is free and open to the public. There is a $10 cover for the 7 p.m. concert; all proceeds going to the traveling musicians. See here.
Disco Circus Centerfolds Burlesque Showcase: Round 2, 8 – 10:30 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Ages 18+ show. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.
“I Am Mother: The Freeing of Our Nature,” 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), Mexico Lindo, 5228 Philomath Blvd. A celebration of the coming of spring and the varied ways of expressing human nature with dance, lip-sync, spoken word, comedy, and more. Ages 21+, $15 cover. See here.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Willamette Valley Jaguars vs. Great Falls Electric, 4 p.m., Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. See here for tickets.
Open 2 Mics, 5 p.m. (4:30 sign-ups), Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.
Stile Antico, 7 p.m. (prelude at 6 p.m.), Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Stile Antico is a British vocal ensemble, specializing in polyphonic early music composed prior to the eighteenth century. For the prelude, Tekla Bude will give a talk in Toomey Lobby on Palestrina’s music of the Italian Renaissance. Tickets are $30-$50 regular admission, $5 for students. 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.