Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Gold Donating Program, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Olufson Designs, 215 SW 2nd St. Olufson Designs will turn unwanted or broken jewelry, gold coins, single earrings, or gold crowns into donations to local non-profits. On June 5-6, Olufson’s is partnering with United Way of Linn, Benton, & Lincoln Counties to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. See here for more information.
Southtown Community Land Trust Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 10 a.m., 580 SE Bell Ave. See here.
Urban Farm Program Weekly Farm Stand, 10 – 11:20 a.m. Fridays, corner of NW 33rd St. and NW Tyler Ave. Run by the students in the Urban Farm Program at College Hill. Everything sold is seasonal, either grown, raised, or made by the students. Sales are cash only.
Taste of Research, 2 – 5:30 p.m., OSU Weigand Hall, 116, 391 SW 30th St. A Department of Food Science & Technology Graduate Showcase with rapid-fire, 5-minute presentations from each lab showcasing groundbreaking ideas and discoveries from 2 – 4 p.m., followed by a poster session and social hour. See here.
Altrusa International of Corvallis Jewelry Sale, 3 – 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave. Pre-loved jewelry and purses at great prices. All proceeds support local service projects. See here.
Free Mending Cafe, 3 – 6 p.m., Lady Luck Vintage Market, 114 SW 3rd St. Bring your clothes and other fabric items in need of repair, and learn how to fix them using hand sewing techniques. Basic equipment and supplies will be provided by Fifth Generation Sewing. See here.
Truck Sale, 4 – 7 p.m., First Alternative Co-op, both locations, 2855 NW Grant Ave. and 1007 SE 3rd St. Live music, snacks, and beer sampling with sales on select Block 15 beers. See here.
Library Takeover for Adults: Rainbow Nerf Night, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Wear your rainbow colors and enjoy Pride-themed snacks and crafts. For adults 18 and older. See here.
Jobe Woosley & Kate Kisselburgh with Shane Brown, 7 – 10 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.
“Summer of the Punk” Festival, 7 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. Featuring 1876, Billy Batts and the Made Men, Ninjas with Syringes, Nowhere Fast, and Riot!Riot!. All ages. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. See here.
The Mountain - Poetry Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., Interzone Cafe, 1563 NW Monroe Ave. Poetics Corvallis presents a poetry open mic featuring Oregon poet Gary Lark, author of the most recent book, “Coming Down the Mountain.” The evening will start with Gary's poetry at 7:30 p.m., followed by poetry Open Mic. Signups start at 7:15 p.m. See here.
Stone Ape, Minor Anomaly, and Bikini, 8 - 10 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Hard rock. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 day-of-show. See here.
First Friday Monthly Drag, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Ages 18+, $7 cover. See here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
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. See here.
Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1st and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Visit the C2C (Corvallis-To-The-Sea) Trail booth and learn all about hiking or biking the 63 miles between Corvallis and Ona Beach Day Use Area (south of Newport) on the coast. See here for the map of vendors.
Discovery Days – Wings, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Learn about birds and flight with Willamette Valley Bird Alliance at this free family event. Try to write with a feather quill pen, and see what other uses you can find for feathers. See here to RSVP.
Government Comment Corner - Councilor Ellis, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Ward 5 Councilor Charlyn Ellis will be available to answer questions about local government.
Oregon State Credit Union Free Community Shred Collection Day, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. Bring up to three boxes of papers. Optional: Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Linn Benton Food Share. See here.
“Tarzan” Auditions – Mid Valley Musical Theater, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center, 2100 SW Elm St., Albany. Young actors needed, especially those who also like singing, dancing, tumbling, acrobatics, and aerial arts. Visit www.MVMtheater.org or see here to register for an audition.
How to Water Your Garden, 10:30 a.m., Home Grown Gardens Nursery, 4845 SE 3rd St. Call the nursery at 541-758-2137 to RSVP for this free class.
Saturday Stories, 10:30 – 11 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Storytime for children of all ages.
Lincoln Carnival, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 110 SE Alexander Ave. Games, food, clothing swap, community partners fair, bake sale, book fair, and silent auction. Free admission; bilingual. See here.
PLAYA Duets with Dana Reason, 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.), The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. Engage in deep listening and collaborative sound-making surrounded by the immersive exhibition Soundprints @ Playa—an evolving collection of sonic compositions, performances, and ecological recordings that explore sound as memory, data, and discovery. Quiet listening will be required. Free and open to the public. See here.
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
All Ages Pride Party, 1 – 3 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. People of all ages can make rainbow crafts, enjoy a photo booth, refreshments, and more. All supplies are provided by the library and will be available while supplies last. See here.
Interzone Block Party, 3 – 9 p.m., 16th and Monroe. Music by The Wobblies, Flesh Produce, Postrich Bear, Shrimp, and Big Guy, plus a fashion show, activities, and vegan/vegetarian foods. See here.
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.
Old Growth: A Reading and a Conversation, 5 – 6 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Spring Creek Project presents a conversation with Lynda Mapes, author of “The Trees are Speaking.” Also with Jerry Franklin and Fred Swanson. Free and open to the public. See here.
2 Towns Prom: Y2K Edition, 6 – 10 p.m., 2 Towns Tap Room, 33930 SE Eastgate Circle. A nostalgic night of early 2000s’ jams, fashion statements, and over-the-top retro themes. Ages 21+ only. Tickets are $25. Find tickets here.
Ukulele Showcase, 6 – 8 p.m., Fingerboard Extension, 120 NW 2nd St. Free. See here.
Blackwood with Jeremiah Campbell, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.
Corvallis Swing Dance Society, 7 – 11 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. A monthly downtown swing dance. Featuring music by the Mary’s Peak Stompers. Admission is $15-$20 sliding scale, $0-$20 for students. See here.
OSU Chamber Choir: The President’s Concert, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. “Songs of Invention and Innovation,” featuring “The Notebooks of Leonardo di Vinci,” an innovative multi-media work for choir and chamber orchestra bringing to life the innovative sketches, diagrams, and notes that Leonardo recorded from the mid-1480s that demonstrated his ability both as a designer and scientist. Tickets are $25, free for students. See here.
Corvallis Folklore Society Contra Dance, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., Gatton Hall, First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. Music by Pringle Creek Band, with Stacy Rose calling. Cost is $12 - $20 sliding scale. See here.
Corvallis Pride Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Presented by the Haus of Dharma in celebration and support of Corvallis Pride 2025. Ages 18+. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.
The Improv Jam, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Your chance to get on stage and play improv games with seasoned pros, no experience necessary. Tickets are $16. See here.
Afterburn - Sauna Disco, 8 – 11 p.m., Misogi Sauna & Cold Plunge, 220 NW 2nd St. Featuring house music by DJ Nicole, plus an intoxicant-free bar and open access to the saunas all evening long. Tickets are $20, members get in free. See here.
Local DJ Showcase, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. Featuring ZeKe Plays Drums, DJ LaFonda and DJ Noh Face. See here.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
“Are You an Artist?” Workshop, 1 – 4 p.m., Consumer’s Power Conference Room, 6990 West Hills Rd., Philomath. Do you find it hard to say “I’m an artist” even though you love making art? Susan Schenk leads a thought-provoking 90-minute exercise. Art supplies will be available for an open creative session after the exercise. Sponsored by the Corvallis Art Guild, $5 donations accepted but not required. See here for the information to pre-register.
Discover the World of Carnivorous Plants, 1 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. Explore the world of carnivorous plants, with practical tips on growing and caring for these unique specimens at home. Free.
Corvallis Youth Music Collective (CYMC) Spring Choir Concert, 3 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Free and open to the public. See here.
Spring Writers’ Open Mic: Corvallis Willamette Writers, 3 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Share your work with this caring and encouraging writers group. All genres are welcome: family-friendly work only, and no graphic violence, sex, or hate speech. Sign-ups are first come, first served. Readers have 5 minutes. See here.
Sundays @ 3 Presents Black Swan Classic Jazz Band, 3 p.m., Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th St. Black Swan will perform a program of the best hits of vintage jazz, Dixieland, ragtime, and old-time Gospel music. A reception will follow the concert with a chance to meet the performers. Free. See here.
“African Influences” Presented by Willamette Valley Symphony, 4 – 6:30 p.m. (pre-concert talk at 3:15 p.m.), Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way. For Willamette Valley Symphony’s final concert, they will play local composer Dr. Freddy Vilches’ African/Cuban Symphony. Dr. Vilches will be joining the symphony for this performance. The orchestra will also be playing William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Petit Suite de Concert. Tickets are $20 for adults ages 18-65; $18 for seniors ages 65+; and free for youth ages 0-17. See here.
“Napoleon Dynamite” (2004), 6 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Tickets are $8 pre-sale and $10 day-of-show. See here.
Drink & Draw, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, south lobby, 115 SW 2nd St. Art supplies will be provided, with concessions available for purchase. There's no cost to attend, though it’s 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.