Corvallis This Weekend

Local events happening Friday through Sunday

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

Embroidery Key Chain Workshop, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4400 NW Walnut Blvd., community room. Open to all, beginner friendly, Cost is $20 and includes embroidery kit and supplies. Email tugcegencturksari@gmail.com to register.

Family Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. For children of all ages.

Storytime at the Museum, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Winter stories and a small craft.

The Confluence Open House, 3 – 5 p.m., 412 SW 2nd St. Join the partner organizations of The Confluence – Marys River Watershed Council, Corvallis Environmental Center, Cascade Pacific RC&D, and Greenbelt Land Trust – at the site of their future home in downtown Corvallis. Light refreshments; check out the progress on the building. See here.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Cosmic Crawl, starting at 4 p.m. A free event. Each location will offer a unique cider experience. The route is 2 Towns Taproom at 4 p.m.; Common Fields at 5 p.m.; Angry Beaver Bar & Grill at 6 p.m.; and Harrison Bar & Grill at 7 p.m. Complete the entire route for a chance to win the grand prize. See here.

Ladies Night Out, 4 – 7 p.m., downtown Corvallis. Sales, snacks, beverages, and giveaways. See here for participating businesses.

OSU Women’s Gymnastics Orange & Black Meet, 6 p.m., Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th St. Admission is free.

Holiday Sing-a-Long, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Led by the Wallop Sisters. All ages, abilities, and instruments are welcome. Lyrics and chords provided. Free. See here.

“The Nutcracker,” Presented by the Regional School of Ballet, 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. Tickets are $25 available here.

Side Hustle, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.

“Stories Untold,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. This is the debut show for the Flipped Scripts, a new theatre troupe in Corvallis; with stories of flowers, angels, ghosts, and a surprising amount of death! Tickets are $10 at the door. See here.

The Cryptid Mash: A Night of Blacklight Beasts, 8 – 10 p.m., Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave. Presented by Disco Circus Centerfolds. Burlesque, drag, acrobatics, and more. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door, ages $18+. See here.

Left on Wilson, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. $8. See here.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

Benton County 4-H Cloverbud Holiday Craft Workshop, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 4077 SW Research Way. For youth ages 5 – 8 years old. Craft rotations, games and holiday-themed snacks. One craft from each youth, made during the workshop, will be donated to the charity art auction, held from 12 – 1 p.m. Free for registered Benton County 4-H Cloverbuds and $10 for non-4-H youth (collected at the door.) Registration required, see here.

Children’s Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (with registration per hour), Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd. A Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis event that gives families a chance to enjoy the holidays by spending quality time together. Children ages 3-11 get hands-on experience and help making a variety of crafts. Free. Register here.

Tarweed Folk School Holiday Market, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 400 SW 2nd St. (formerly Robnett’s Hardware). Local craft and artisanal wares market to celebrate the second year of Tarweed Folk School. Local vendors will be selling wooden wares, fiber arts, basketry, herbal salves, seeds, eco-prints, and more. See here.

Family Music Fun, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10.

Digital Life: Understanding AI, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2nd floor classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Learn how AI works, ethical considerations for the use of AI, and what the future of AI might look like in this free, librarian-led workshop.

Mouse King Tea Party, 11 a.m., student center/cafeteria, Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. Bring the little ones to meet the characters in The Nutcracker Ballet. Each character is introduced and the story is acted out by the characters. Mouse cupcake included. Find tickets, $15, here.

Visits with Santa, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, The Historic Carousel & Museum, 503 W. 1st Ave., Albany. See here.

Kiwanis Holiday Frozen Pie Sales, noon – 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, High Quality parking lot, 1435 NW 9th St. Kiwanis Club of Corvallis Sunrisers will be fundraising by selling pies from the Willamette Valley Pie Company. See here.

Photos with Santa, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., Common Fields, SW 3rd St. Come and get your picture with Santa. Bring a personal camera. Free. See here.

2nd Saturday Arts, 1 – 4 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. Create art inspired by the style of the famous visual artist, Keith Haring. You’ll create dynamic figures with bold lines in oil pastel and watercolor. This activity produces exciting artwork that is meditative and playful. Free. See here.

“Illuminated Celebrations”: A Winter Concert, 2 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School Auditorium, 4045 SW Research Way. Presented by the Corvallis Community Band, and featuring Corvallis Academy of Ballet, Willamette Apprentice Ballet, and trombone quartet, Bones Appetit. With holiday music from “The Polar Express,” “The Christmas Waltz,” “Christmas Time is Here," “Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “A Most Wonderful Christmas.” Illuminating and uplifting selections include Alfred Reed’s “Alleluia Laudamus Te,” “Joy Revisited,” by Frank Ticheli, and Sheldon’s “One Thousand Cranes.” Free admission. See here.

A Winter Solstice Celebration, 2 – 5 p.m., Forestry Club Cabin, Peavy Arboretum, 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd. A free family event with guided walks, seasonal activities, nature crafts, hot cider, and more. Presented by the William Ferrell Forest Discovery Program. Sign up to help anticipate the number of visitors. See here.

Movie Night and Potluck, 4 p.m. doors open, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 NW Jackson Ave. A family event featuring “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” All ages welcome. See here.

Nightmare Before Christmas Walking Tour, 4:30 p.m., departs from 2nd and Madison. Join Engage Corvallis mere hours before the December full moon for a recount of ghost and true crime occurrences in downtown Corvallis. Get tickets here.

Willamette Apprentice Ballet Holiday Fundraiser, 5 – 9 p.m., Corvallis Academy of Ballet, 108 NW 2nd St. Performances by dancers from Willamette Apprentice Ballet and Corvallis Academy of Ballet, along with refreshments, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Admission is $20, all ages. See here.

“A Starry Night” 2024 Majestic Gala, 6:30 p.m., Corvallis Club. Featuring music by Calysta Cheyenne and The Cocktail Cats, as well dinner, local wine, and a silent auction. All to generate the funds to further expand the Majestic Theatre’s performing arts programs and cultural engagement offerings for youth and families. Tickets start at $130. See here.

Corvallis Fusion Dance, 7 p.m. doors open, upstairs, Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. See here.

“We Are” a Winter Choral Concert by Jubilate!, 7 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. The choir will celebrate the holidays of Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, and Kwanzaa while honoring the sums of our ancestry, race, culture, gender, ethnicity, and experiences. Tickets are $15 and up, and children’s tickets are free. See here.

Willamette Valley Concert Band’s “Home for the Holidays,” 7 - 8:30 p.m., Albany Performing Arts Center, West Albany High School, 2100 Elm St. SW, Albany. Holiday classics and musical storytelling. Free. See here.

Zeke Plays Drums, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave.

Tequila Daydream, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Corvallis 5-piece Americana band.

Big Foo with Bikini, 7:30 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. An all-ages show by Big Foo, the Pacific Northwest’s premier Foo Fighters tribute band, and Bikini, a Willamette Valley two-piece heavy rock band. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

Sammy Holmes and The Tappets, 10 a.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.

Holiday Craft Kid’s Workshop, 12 - 2 p.m., Wilco Farm Store, 1905 NE Four Acre Pl. Kids can create their own ornaments using Mason jar lids and colorful decorations. Free. See here.

Children’s Christmas Party, 1 – 3 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 NW 9th St. Games, crafts, Christmas carols, goodie bags, and food and drink. See here.

Crafting Cascadia: PNW Mushroom Earrings, 2 - 4 p.m., 2 Towns Tap Room, 33930 SE Eastgate Circle. All materials are provided. Cost is $10. Register here.

“Swingin’ in the Season!,” 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave. A concert presented by the Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus. Tickets are $25 general, $10 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.