Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday
FRIDAY, JAN. 17
Creative Valley – Art Groups & Guilds Info Fair, 12 – 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. Discover new creative opportunities, explore regional guilds, and grow your arts community. Featuring Willamette Ceramics Guild, Artisans of Corvallis, Contemporary Fiber Arts Guild, Willamette Valley PhotoArts Guild, Willamette Woodworkers Guild, Light Rider Studio, and Fire and Light Glass Guild. See here.
OSU MFA Reading Series, 5 – 6 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Hear from a poet, a fiction writer, and a nonfiction writer currently pursuing a master’s degree in fine arts at Oregon State.
Drag Bingo, 6 – 7 p.m. resource fair, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Bingo, Memorial Union Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way. Presented by OSU Program Council. Tickets are $5 OSU students, $15 non-OSU students. See here for tickets.
Live Music, 6:30 p.m., Preatomic Records, 211 SW 2nd St. An experimental show featuring Ruehlen and Trejo Duo; $10. See here.
Ecstatic Dance, 7 – 7:30 p.m. warm-up set, 7:30 – 9:15 p.m. dance, Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. With DJ Bonbon Spirit. See here.
The New Immortals, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. An improvisational rock-jazz quartet based in Portland, with multi-instrumentalist Ben Woodman opening. See here.
Winter BIPOC Climb Night, 7 – 10 p.m., Dixon Climbing Center, OSU. Intro circle starts at 7:20 p.m. in the ALI rental lobby. Free for OSU students, $10 for non-OSU community members. See here for more information.
“Shakespeare in Love, The Play,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. This Sunday’s performance is ASL interpreted. Tickets are adults $18, student/senior $16. Also Jan. 24-26. See here.
Ludicrous Speed, 8 – 11 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. A horn-heavy ska band from Corvallis. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.
Jackrat, Reptile Love Child, and Quinn Gatsby, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. Punk. Ages 21+, $5. See here.
SATURDAY, JAN. 18
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Guerber Hall, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. See here.
People’s March, 9 – 10 a.m. arrival, 10 a.m. march downtown, starting at the Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St. A feminist-led march in solidarity with the National People's March (formerly Women's March) in Washington, D.C. See here for more of the schedule.
Community Shred Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Town & Country Realty, 455 NW Tyler Ave. Bring personal papers for complimentary shredding. See here.
Government Comment Corner with Mayor Maughan, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Ask Mayor Charles Maughan questions about local government.
Dancing with Technology, Dance Workshop, 10:30 a.m., Toomey Lobby, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Prior dance experience is welcome but unnecessary. Free. Register here.
Corvallis Liberation Assembly, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., WestM, 101 NW 23rd St. Connect, organize, and celebrate with the progressive and leftist community. See here. Presented by @fuchsia.corv. Masks required and provided.
Houseplant Basics, 1 – 2 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. Learn the essential tips and tricks for keeping houseplants healthy and thriving - From choosing the right plants for your space to proper watering, light requirements, and common care mistakes to avoid. Free See here.
CYSA Elementary Stings Winter Concert, 1:30 p.m. Level 1, and 3 p.m. Level 2, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St. See here for tickets.
Discussion of “I Lived to Tell the World,” 2 – 3 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. A moderated book club conversation presented by the OSU Center for Humanities of Elizabeth Mehren’s “I Lived to Tell the World: Stories from Survivors of Holocaust, Genocide, and the Atrocities of War.” Also Jan. 25. In conjunction with upcoming events at PRAx. See here for more information.
Game Night and Social Potluck, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Marys River Grange, 24707 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. An family friendly evening of games, food, and socializing. See here.
Cumbia & Salsa Dance Night, 6 p.m. salsa lesson, 7 – 9 p.m. dance, Delicias Valley Cafe, 933 NW Circle Blvd. Cumbia, salsa, bachata, merengue, and Cha Cha. No cover charge. See here.
Special New Year Dance Planet, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Special guest musician is Johanna Beekman. Family friendly. Admission is $5-$15, with proceeds donated to local environmental organizations. See here.
Jeanne Gregg Band, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Blues, rhythm & blues, funk, and original tunes.
Contra Dance, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., Gatton Hall, First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. Music by The Hat Band, with Rich Goss calling. A newcomer’s lesson and community meetup starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $12-$20 sliding scale. See here.
SUNDAY, JAN. 19
Fruit Tree Pruning, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 Philomath Blvd. Learn horticultural techniques that control growth, remove dead or diseased wood, and stimulate the formation of flowers. See here to register to attend this free class either in person or online.
Book Reading and Signing, 2 p.m. (doors open at 12 p.m.), Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Ave. “Mixing Metaphors,” by Barbara Nixon. See here.
Corvallis Pan Celtic Session, 2 – 4 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Come to play or listen. All instruments welcome. See here.
Mini Golf Water Feature, Hidden Driver, and Jean Shorts Jesus, 6 p.m., Old World Deli. Indie rock. 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 questions or submissions, email wendygeist@findingcorvallis.com.