Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday
FRIDAY, DEC. 26
Winter Whale Watch Week - Dec. 26 – 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport. If you’re headed to the coast, Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will have games, films and hands-on activities with a focus on gray whales. From mid-December through mid-January, the whales make their journey south to the warm waters of Baja Mexico, passing the Oregon coast along the way. Admission is $5 per person, ages 5 years and older. Admission is free for children younger than 5 years. See here.
Zine Club, 4 – 5 p.m., manyworld, 1013 NW Taylor Ave. Come read and discuss a new zine every week. See here.
Corvallis Folklore Society’s The Best Cellar, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Martha Room, First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, use north entry. At 7:30 p.m. Chris Dopke presents songs from “the great American songbook.” At 8:30 p.m. the Celtic quartet, Us and Them, plays twin fiddles, guitar and bodhran, stitching together music from Cape Breton, Scotland, Ireland, Quebec, among other interesting places. Admission is pay-what-you-will, with a minimum of $2; kids are free and welcome. See here.
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
CV Soccer Past and Present Game, 10 a.m., 4444 NW Highland Dr. Past and present CV soccer players (men and women) invited for a fun pickup game. See here.
Lactation Support Group, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Starker Conference Room, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Dr. See here.
Jeanne Gregg Band, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Rhythm & blues.
SUNDAY, DEC. 28
Drop-In Writing Practice, 1 – 2 p.m., Saunders Room, upstairs at Conundrum House, 460 Madison Ave. A free community event. Come, hear some poetry, write a little bit & share if you like. Contact Lisa Farlin for more information at lisa@loveyourmuse.com.
Corvallis Pan Celtic Session, 2 – 4 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. All instruments welcome. See here.
Oregon State Men’s Basketball vs. Santa Clara, 3 p.m., Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th St. See here for tickets.
Open 2 Mics, 5 – 8:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. sign-ups), Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Mics and keyboard provided; 10-minute slots. Family friendly. Free. See here.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979), 6 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Tickets are $8 - $10. See here.
Sound Bath Meditation, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m., Friends Meeting House, 3311 NW Polk Ave. Presented by Limitless Hypnotherapy. Bring a yoga mat, pillow and blanket. By donation; recommended $15-$40. 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.