Corvallis This Weekend

Local events happening Friday through Sunday - Plus more in the future, including summer camp opportunities!

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Town & Country Realty’s Open House Blitz Weekend. Don’t miss it! Happening this weekend, Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18. Whether you're just starting your home search or ready to make a move, it’s the perfect time to explore homes throughout Corvallis and the Mid-Valley. Discover unique neighborhoods and take in the beauty of the area. There’s also a chance to win a fun prize! Visit Town & Country Realty on Facebook or Instagram for all the details, including open house locations and times.

Silent Vigil for Unity and Peace, 12 – 1 p.m., Central Park, near 8th and Monroe. Spend an hour in quiet presence with the intention of embracing unity, community, and peace. No speeches, no signs, no agenda, no devices—just being. See here for more information.

Untold Stories of OSU Walking Tour, 4 p.m., meet at the large metalwork football sculpture in the plaza on the east side of Reser Stadium, 660 SW 26th St. In this guided tour of OSU’s campus, learn about ten significant people, events, and locations pertaining to the history of students of color at Oregon State University and how they strived to make OSU a more inclusive and equitable campus. See here.

National Bike to Work Day Happy Hour, meet at 5 p.m. at the Riverfront Commemorative Park fountain for a group ride ending at Southtown Block 15 on the proposed South Corvallis Bikeway route. See here.

Glow in the Dark Parents’ Survival Night, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A. Activities with tons of glow stick fun for ages 3 – 12 years. See here for the cost and registration.

Meet + Greet, Gather + Grow, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Art & Craft Creative Space: Maxtivity, 1604 Main St., Philomath. Meet Maxtivity’s new executive director, Sarah Lench, with appetizers and a creative activity. See here.

Oregon’s “Trail of Tears,” 5:30 p.m., meet at the old Robnett’s Hardware Store, 400 SW 2nd St. Learn about a project by Nolan Streitberger on the forgotten and seldom told story of Oregon’s “Trail of Tears.” See here.

Ida Jane and the Weekend Gardeners with Jobe Woosley, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Homegrown folk, alt-rock and indie vibes with Ida Jane and the Weekend Gardeners and The Born Too Lates. See here.

“Malni — Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore,” 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. A special screening of the film by artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka. That circles circling the origin of the death myth from the Chinookan people in the Pacific Northwest. Free. See here.

Delgani String Quartet: Audience Choice – The Human Spirit, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St. Delgani concludes its 10th season with a special Delgani-audience collaboration. Subscribers have cast their votes for the primary work on this program: Shostakovich’s Eighth Quartet. Rounding out the performance will be works by Caroline Shaw and Beethoven. See here to purchase tickets.

“My Fair Lady,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Final performances of this musical theatre favorite. Tickets are adults $22, student/senior $20. See here.

Spring Mainstage: “Hay Fever,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ray Theater, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. The Bliss family lives up to its name as the "quiet weekend" comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale in this classic and sexy farce. The May 16 performance includes sign-language interpretation. Tickets are $15 general, $12 youth/senior, free with OSU student ID. Find tickets here.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

OSU College of Pharmacy – Free Medication Review, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Review your medicines with OSU College of Pharmacy students under the supervision of pharmacists in a shared space. Free blood pressure and blood sugar readings.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1st and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Visit the booths of the LBCC Civil Discourse Program and the Marigold/OSU Contemplative Studies Initiative. See here for a list of vendors.

Let’s Pull Together 2025, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Help local environmental organizations remove harmful invasive species in natural areas. Choose from four different sites across Benton County: NW Corvallis; Philomath; North Albany (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.); and Marys Peak. See here to register.

Spring Craft Show, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, Philomath Scout Lodge, 660 Clemens Mill Rd., Philomath. Free admission, concessions for sale, and vendor booths inside and outside. See here.

Making Tracks, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Jackson Frazier Wetlands, 3600 NE Lancaster St. Laid-back walks through Corvallis parks and the downtown area. All walks are led by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Art Koebel. Walks are designed to be accessible. Registration is $5 residents/$8 non-residents through Corvallis Parks & Recreation. See here.

Public Seed Library – Warm Season Crop Clinic, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Bring your vegetable garden questions to Benton County Master Gardeners. As nighttime temps warm, it's time to plant warm season crops, and for succession planting too. See here.

64 Bits or Less 2025, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. A retro gaming festival and swap meet. Tickets are per day: $18 in advance or $23 day of, free for ages 6 and under. See here for more information.

Community Shred Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Town & Country Realty, 455 NW Tyler Ave. Bring personal papers (no plastic or trash) for complimentary shredding.

Government Comment Corner with Councilor Shaffer, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Ward 7 Councilor Paul Shaffer will be available for questions about local government. See here.

Midge Cramer Bike Ride, 10 a.m., Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr. celebrates the life and legacy of Richard P. "Midge" Cramer (1931-1997), one of the founders of the Mid-Valley Bicycle Club. The standard route is 33 miles, with shorter and longer options. Riders need to submit a liability waiver if not a current MVBC member. See here.

Digital Life: Understanding AI, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2nd floor classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. 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. Also streamed live, see here.

Teen Scene, 12 – 2 p.m., Majestic Theatre Rehearsal Room/Community Room, 115 SW 2nd St. A youth-led theater company featuring a series of workshops to build technical skills, leading up to brand-new productions for teens. Learn more about acting, directing, designing, and producing. Free, ages 13–17. See here.

46th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow, doors open at noon, grand entry at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Gill Coliseum, 600 SW 26th St. Oregon State University’s Native American Student Association and university partners present this free community event that features Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace, plus delicious fry bread. See here.

Corkvallis! Corvallis Downtown Wine Walk, 2 – 6 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets are $30 (see here to purchase), and include a wine glass and 5 tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event. See here for more details.

“Families of a Feather” Author/Illustrator Event, 2 -3 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Join author Fern Wexler and illustrator Kelsey Buzzell for a reading of this book, designed for children ages 4 – 8, that explores how various bird species care for and nurture their young, showcasing the many forms love and family can take. See here.

Historic Philomath College Tour, 2 p.m., Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Cost is $10 per person. Registration is required. See here.

Monroe Community Library: A New Chapter, 2 – 3 p.m., 380 N 5th St., Monroe. Learn more about the future of the Monroe Community Library and how you can help the library thrive. See here.

Sick Town Roller Derby, 3 p.m. doors open, 4 p.m. mashup bout, 6:15 p.m. main event, Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E., Albany. Sick Town takes on the Basin Bombers. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. See here.

Dance Planet Season Finale, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Live music set by pianist Lauren Servias followed by DJ Geo. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 - $15. See here.

Flying Eye, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Songs, jams, and dance beats from the vast Grateful Dead stream of music consciousness. See here.

“Resurrection,” 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. A play by Stephanie Long. The story of a 58-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's who contracts COVID, is placed on a ventilator, and when she awakens, she no longer has Alzheimer's, causing chaos in her family “bubble.” Tickets are $16 adults, and $14 student/senior. Find tickets here.

Corvallis Folklore Society Contra Dance, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., Gatton Hall, First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. Music by The Euphemists and calling by Koren Wake. Cost is $12-$20 sliding scale. See here.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Spring Campus Ramble, 9 a.m. – noon, OSU campus. A long-standing program led by photographer Cub Kahn and writer Jill Sisson that invite a small group to slowly wander to a few select spots on campus to pause, reflect, write and take photographs. Sponsored by the Spring Creek Project and free and open to everyone. Registration is required. See here.

Corvallis Spring Roll, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (11 a.m. – 12 p.m. road ride), Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29th St. A community bike ride for kids to experience the thrill of riding independently in a safe and exciting environment. The long loop is for pedaled powered bicycles and the short loop is for balance bikes and trikes. Registration is $15/kid or $35/family. See here to register. The cycle fair is free and open to the public. Also - Explore more about the Graand Kinetic Challenge and one of the area’s favorite kinetic art sculpture vehicles, The Glory!

May Mental Health Event, 1:45 – 3:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. For elementary, middle, and high schoolers. Learn about psychology and positive mental health through fun activities with Crescent Valley’s Student Advocates for Mental Health (SAM) Club.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert, 3 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Find tickets here.

Cemetery Cleaning Workshop, 3:30 p.m., Crystal Lake Cemetery, 1768 SE Crystal Lake Dr., Corvallis. Tools will be provided. The workshop is free, registration not required. See here.

Fiddle Student Concert, 5 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Join instructor Shari Ame and her students for a concert.

PLAN AHEAD

Learn to Sew with Fifth Generation Sewing – Learn to sew in these classes taught by Dr. Michelle Marie, who has been sewing for over 35 years and holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment. She teaches the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make. Classes through June are now available for registration and include: Sewing Machine Use; Basic Sewing Skills + Tiny Party Hat; Introduction to Patterns; Intermediate Sewing; Mending Magic; and 1:1s with Michelle. All classes are taught at the Philomath City Park Community Hall. See here for the details and to register.

Fern & Feather Forest School Summer Camps – For children ages 7 – 12 to explore the natural world through games, art, observations, bushcraft, and more. Camps are week-long and are held at different locations in June, July and August. See here for the details.

Maxtivity Summer Art & Steam Camps - A variety of summer camps are offered for kids, ranging in ages from 5 - 13, such as Messy Art Camp in the Park; Creative Flow Camp: Kids Yoga and Art Camp; Design Your Own Game Camp; and Magic School Bus: Kinetic Sculpture Camp. All camp sessions run from 9 a.m. - noon. See here for the details.

Kids Ceramics Workshop – Kiki’s Art for All will have a two-day workshop from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., June 7 and 14, at Ashbrook Independent School, in which kids will make musical shakers. The workshop will be led by Keira Lin, a current CVHS ceramics student, and Erik Olson, art teacher at Ashbrook Independent School. The cost is $50 per person, and all proceeds from this event will go towards making art kits for kids in need and will be donated to Vina Moses. Parents of children 7 and younger are asked to stay to help their child. Register here.

Cancer Survivors Day, 1 – 3 p.m., June 1, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St. Featuring talks from the Samaritan Cancer Program team, survivors, and others. Enjoy food and explore community cancer resources. Advanced registration is encouraged. See here.

CHS Summer Youth Boys Basketball Camp – To be held June 24 – 26, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., for incoming 3rd through 8th graders. Cost is $80. For questions call 757-5917. Find registration information here.

CVHS Boys Basketball Youth Camp – To be held June 23 – 25, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., for grades 4 – 8 (incoming 9th grade). The focus is to give youth players instruction and repetition around one of four basic skills (shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense). Cost is $60. Contact Adam Hastings (Head Coach) for questions- adam.hastings@corvallis.k12.or.us. Find registration information 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.