Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday- Plus a few in the future!
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Kimono Show and Sale, 12 – 5 p.m., Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11, The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. A benefit sale for women and their families featuring vintage and antique Japanese silk kimonos, silk fabric, jewelry, and art from Asia, India, and the Americas. The sale will benefit women and their families through these organizations: CARDV; CASA Voices for Children; Planned Parenthood; Corvallis for Refugees; Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center; Monarch on 4th; Old Mill Center for Children & Families; and Jackson Street Youth Services. See here.
Franklin School Neighborhood Trees Walking Tour, 2 p.m., meet at Franklin School, east entrance, 750 NW 18th St. Tour heritage trees in the historic Franklin School Neighborhood. The one-hour guided tour includes the 1889 Franklin Square Park, Corvallis’ oldest park and home to more than 15 different tree species. See here.
Mother’s Day Trunk Show & Tasting, 2 – 5 p.m., The Inkwell Home Store, 234 SW 3rd St. Special appearance by Amy Burgess of Forge + Fire Jewelry, and Finch + Fennel Specialty Foods. See here.
Franklin School Tour, 3 – 4 p.m., 750 NW 18th St. Directly after the neighborhood tour (see above), come tour the historic Franklin School and learn about its history and how preservation was combined with renovation to give the historic resource continued life and best use. See here.
Corvallis Art Guild Exhibit Reception, 5 – 7 p.m., Moreland Gallery, Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. A public reception of “Ancestry: Roots, Wings, and Seeds!” with light refreshments, a short program, and more. See here.
OSU MFA Reading Series, 5 – 6 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Hear from one poet, one fiction writer, and one nonfiction writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU.
The Story of Oregon: One Historian’s Journey, 6 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Ave. Join William G. Robbins for a discussion and reading from two of his recent books, “A Place for Inquiry, A Place for Wonder: The Andrews Forest” and “The People's School: A History of Oregon State University.” See here for more information.
Corvallis Ukulele Cabaret Singalong, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Alder Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. A community singalong and play-along, all ages, instruments and skills welcome. Theme: Protest Songs, organized by level of difficulty. See here.
Crescent Valley Theatre Presents “8 Minutes Left” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Crescent Valley High School Auditorium, 4444 NW Highland Dr. The play follows the residents of Charlesville, NJ, as they navigate their final moments on this Earth. Contains mature themes that could be upsetting for some viewers. Tickets are $15 general admission, $5 students 18 and under. See here.
Experimental/Noise Punk Show, 7 p.m., Interzone, 1563 NW Monroe Ave. With Kenmujo, Thumb, Similar Product, and Spliffworks. All ages, $7-$10, substance free. See here.
The Jenner Fox Band Album Release, 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. The Jenner Fox Band will be celebrating the release of their new album, “Anything.” Also performing are David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach. Advance tickets online are $25; day-of-show tickets are $30. See here.
The New Immortals, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Performance by The New Immortals, an improvisational rock-jazz quartet based in Portland, with Ben Woodman, jazz guitarist. See here.
“My Fair Lady,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. A musical theatre favorite in which Eliza Doolittle learns to speak with a “proper” accent, coached by Henry Higgins. Special events this weekend include: wine tastings on Friday by Lumos Winery, and Saturday by Airlie Winery; and dried flower bouquets on Sunday by Found & Bound. Runs through May 18. Tickets are adults $22, student/senior $20. See here.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
CARDV 5K Run/Walk for Safe Families, 9 a.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. Registration is $50 adults (ages 13 & over), and free for ages 12 & under. See here to register for the 5K, the virtual 5K, or to make a donation.
Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1st and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Visit with the OSU Chapter of the American Meteorological Society to ask about climate change, weather, or the organization, or stop by the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA booth for games, activities, community connection, and more. See here for a list of vendors.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Republic Services, 110 NE Walnut Blvd. For residents to safely and environmentally responsibly dispose of items that can’t be tossed in the weekly trash cart including paint, motor oil, batteries, fluorescent tubes, electronics, pesticides, herbicides, and more. Find the details here.
Beavers, Blooms, and Bees at Bald Hill, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit stations along the trail to learn about beavers, observe beaver dams, explore a restored prairie in bloom, and discover the bees and other pollinators that make it home. The free, all-ages event takes place along the trails at Bald Hill Natural Area and Bald Hill Farm – from the Oak Creek Drive parking lot, walk the loop in either direction. Additional parking at the fairgrounds. See here.
Corvallis Kaleidoscope, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. The Corvallis community will gather to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation with demonstrations from a variety of scientists, STEAM Slams, robotics demonstrations, and in-depth conversation on the intersection of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Western Science. Also, meet the Graand Kinetic Challenge team and see Corvallis’ favorite kinetic sculpture, The Glory! Free, all are welcome. See here.
Downtown Cleanup Day, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., meet under the Harrison Bridge on 1st Street. Join Downtown Corvallis Organization to spruce up the area along 1st Street between the Harrison and Van Buren bridges. Bring landscaping tools. Gloves and safety vests provided. See here.
Mother’s Day Flower Festival, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. A free, family-friendly event with gardening presentations, flower planting for Mother’s Day, veggies and flower starts. See here.
PAC 12 Track & Field Open, all day, starting at 10 a.m., Whyte Track & Field Complex, OSU. Free admission. See here for the schedule.
Rad Pets Corvallis Open House, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4811 SW Research Way. An open house with swag and raffle for a free surgery at this new surgical center that aims to provide affordable spay/neuter, and over 18 other surgical procedures for pets. See here.
Family Music Fun, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. An interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10.
Spring Weed Watchers Workshop, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2nd floor meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Join Benton Soil and Water Conservation District for a free workshop to learn about the highest priority invasive plant species that threaten our natural areas. Learn how to identify, report, and manage them. Light refreshments. Because space is limited, registration is required. See here.
Art in the Garden: Mother’s Day Festival, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy., Alsea. The festival, now in its 30th year, features more than 40 artists from around the region, a wide range of musical talents, complimentary herbal appetizer samples and May Wine, as well as food for purchase (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.). Admittance is $5, with children under 5 admitted for free; no dogs allowed. See here.
PreAtomic Pups Party, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., PreAtomic Records, 211 SW 2nd St. Meet adoptable dogs from Heartland Humane Shelter & Care and talk with MudBay. Plus pup cups, prizes, and more. See here.
Know Your Rights & Family Preparedness. The Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center is hosting two very important community workshops: Know Your Rights (Saturday, May 10, 1 - 4 p.m.) and Family Preparedness (Tuesday, May 13th, 7 - 9 p.m.) in Corvallis (the address will be emailed 2 days prior to each event to everyone who registers). In Know Your Rights, learn the constitutional rights of immigrants and everyone in the United States, how to protect ourselves as a community, and to document violations of our rights. There will be some lecture time, role-plays, and community conversations. In Family Preparedness, review how to make a family safety plan in case a parent is suddenly unavailable due to an emergency. Participants will be able to ask questions of civil and immigration attorneys, and fill out a temporary delegation of parental rights to assign guardianship of their children to a trusted individual in case of emergency, should they want to. Registration required, see here.
Music of Debussy, 2 – 4 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Dr. Thomas Otten will present a lecture/recital on the music of Debussy. Free, open to all. See Linn-Benton Music Teachers here.
OSU Pasifika Fest 2025: Traditions – Echoes of Our Ancestors, 2 – 7 p.m., Student Experience Plaza, 2251 SW Jefferson Way. Designed to highlight the richness and diversity of Pacific Islander cultures through performances, literature, poetry, music, dance, and cuisine. Enjoy live music, a DJ, food trucks, shaved ice, exhibits, and island craft vendors. See here.
Majestic Family Flicks Presents “Peter & The Wolf” (2006), 3 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. A showing of this Academy Award winning interpretation on Sergei Prokofiev’s classic tale. Rated PG. Tickets are $5. See here.
Book Reading & Signing: Angelyn Voss, 6 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Ave. A discussion and reading from her recent book, “Stand a Little Out of My Sun,” a story that captures the crosscurrents of life within the folds of a Greek American family in Chicago’s Industrial SE side during the 1950s. Enjoy Greek food. See here.
“Filmed by Bike,” 7 - 9 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Corvallis Bicycle Collective is hosting a film showing and social hour to bring together local cyclists for a night of building community and sharing the passion for all things bike. The diverse program of bike movies is suitable for all-ages. Also - Meet the Graand Kinetic Challenge team to ask questions and learn more about this FUNtastic event! Tickets are available in advance online for $8, $10 day-of-show. See here for the details.
Terry Robb, Adam Scramstad, Walker T. Ryan, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Music by Terry Robb and Adam Scramstad, with special guest Walker T. Ryan. See here.
SUNDAY, MAY 11
“Demon Mineral” with Post-Film Discussion, 4 p.m., Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St. A documentary about the Navajo Reservation and a landscape perforated by orphaned uranium mines. The discussion features Dr. Luhui Whitebear, assistant professor of Indigenous Studies and Dr. Linda Richards, a senior instructor of History of Science. See here for tickets.
Corvallis Pickers, Old Time Music Jam, 6 – 8 p.m., 2nd and 4th Sundays, Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Open to all. See here.
Mid-Valley Belly Dance Collective, 6 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.
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.
PLAN AHEAD
May 16 – 18 -- Save the date for Town & Country Realty’s Open House Blitz Weekend, happening Friday, May 16th through Sunday, May 18th. Tour a wide variety of beautiful homes across the Mid-Valley—there’s something for every style and budget. Make a weekend of it, explore potential new homes, and enjoy all that Corvallis and the surrounding area has to offer. Follow Town & Country Realty on Facebook or Instagram for full event details, including open house locations and times.
May 17 – 2025 Oregon State Fashion Show and Design Exhibition - This year's fashion show will feature 18 senior designers and 17 community designers looking to answer the question “What are you In Pursuit of?” The event will be held in the Ballroom of the OSU Memorial Union. Tickets range from in price, with special VIP tickets available. See here.
June 18 – Annual Corvallis Forest Tour – A free tour of the Corvallis watershed, which produces about one-third of the community's drinking water. On the tour you will learn about forest management, source water protection, and what makes Corvallis Forest unique. Spots are limited, email public.works@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6916 to register. See here.
Corvallis Aquatic Team - Registration is now open for the 2025 Trophy League, a spring and summer swim program for new swimmers in K-8th grade. 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.