Corvallis This Weekend

Local events happening Friday through Sunday

FRIDAY, FEB. 28

From Thorns to Blossoms: A Japanese-American Family in Peace and War, 10:30 a.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. With speaker, Mitzi Loftus, who was born in Oregon; and along with her family, spent three years of her childhood in government incarceration camps in California and Wyoming. Register here.

Public Perceptions and Actions Related to Wildfire and Prescribed Fire Smoke, 1 p.m., online and in-person, OSU’s Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, Room 115, 2631 SW Campus Way. Daniel Chapman PhD, will discuss the results from recent surveys in the Pacific Northwest. See here for the Zoom link.

Teen Anime Club, 3:30 – 5 p.m., 2nd floor board room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. For teens in grades 6 – 12. See here.

Experimental Music Showcase, 6:30 p.m., Interzone, 1563 NW Monroe Ave. Featuring performances by Cyane, Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble, and CHEFKIRK. All ages, $5-$10 suggested donation. See here.

Johnson Teen Center Late-Night: Neon Night, 6:30 – 9:45 p.m., Corvallis Boys & Girls Club, 1112 NW Circle Blvd. For grades 7-12. Movie, open gym, photo booth, karaoke, pizza and coffee shop. Student ID required. Registration required. See here.

Ashbrook Independent School’s Middle School Theater Production, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Ashbrook Independent School Theater, 4045 SW Research Way. “Understanding Your Pet with Dr. Marla Brett,” a “wild” comedy. Tickets are $10, $5 for students/seniors, online or at the door. See here.

CSD Theater Presents Lionel Barts’ “Oliver!,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Corvallis High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. Runs through March. 9. Tickets are $10-$15, available here.

The Flat Stanley Incident, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.

Rob Joynes, Shrimp, and Similar Product, 7 p.m., Corvallis Music Collective, 6775 A Philomath Blvd. All ages, substance-free. Please wear a mask. Entry is $7-$10, no one turned away for lack of funds. See here.

The Best Cellar, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Martha Room, First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., use north entry. Music by Johanna Beekman at 7:30 p.m. and Dave Plaehn and Jeff Hino at 8:30 p.m.; $2-$10 sliding scale. See here.

OSU Visiting Writers Series: Jamel Brinkley, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Jamel Brinkley is the author of “Witness: Stories” and “A Lucky Man: Stories.” Book signing to follow. Grass Roots will be selling books at the event. Free and open to the public. See here.

Queervallis Pride Showcase, 8 – 10:30 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. A showcase of talented reigning artists, hosted by the reigning Queervallis Pride Pageant titleholders. Mr., Miss and Mx. Queervallis Pride 2024, Clyde Max, Frisky the Transgender Reindeer and Perry Dox. A fundraiser for the upcoming 2025 Corvallis Pride Festival. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. See here for more information.

SATURDAY, MAR. 1

BeeVent Pollinator Conference, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd., Albany. Scheduled speakers, vendors and more. Sponsored by the Linn County Master Gardener’s Association. In-person and online tickets are $35 and available here.

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Guerber Hall, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. See here.

Public Seed Library – Early Season Seeding Clinic, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Bring your vegetable garden questions to Benton County Master Gardeners. See here.

Blueberry Varieties, Find the Right Fit for Your Garden, 10 a.m., Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd. Register here to attend this free class either in-person or via Zoom.

Discovery Days – Beavers: Hats to Habitats, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Learn the history of this amazing mammal at hands-on activity stations during this free family day event. Touch a real beaver pelt, learn about the pond habitat, make your own beaver mask, and more. See here.

Government Comment Corner – Councilor Mayers, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Ward 8 Councilor Carolyn Mayers will be on hand to answer questions about local government.

Winter Wildlife Field Days Field Station, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29th St. A family, bilingual (English/Spanish), and accessible nature event. Participate in activities at field stations that will pop-up in local parks and community spaces throughout March and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. See here for the list of events.

Stand With Ukraine, noon – 1:30 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St. Show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Takes place the first Saturday of the month. Sponsored by www.ukraineassistancenetwork.org.

Book Reading & Signing: Amanda K. Gross, 1 – 3 p.m., Grass Roots Bookstore, 251 SW Madison Ave. Amanda K. Gross, author of “White Women, Get Ready: How Healing Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change,” will reflect on her attempts to divest from whiteness and mobilize toward co-creating healthier, more authentic relationships, cultures, and communities. See here.

Fair Housing Rights for 2SLGBTQIA+, 2 – 4 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Join the Fair Housing Council of Oregon and the Mid Willamette Trans Support Network for a session on specific civil rights for protected classes in housing. See here for the link to RSVP.

“Ten Tiny Dances,” 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 7 p.m. Saturday (7 p.m. Sunday is Sold Out), Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 students/seniors. See here.

Winter Wildlife Field Days Field Station, 3 – 5 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park, 4905 NW Walnut Blvd. See here.

“Upriver” Film and Photo Gallery, 5 – 7 p.m., 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Tap Room, 33930 SE Eastgate Cir. A feature film on river and watershed conservation in the Willamette Valley, produced by Freshwater Illustrated, a local Corvallis nonprofit focused on raising public awareness of our living rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and the science and conservation efforts that these waters need. Age 21+ only. See here for available tickets.

Contra Dance with The Nettles, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., Gatton Hall, First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. The Celtic jam band, The Nettles, plays improvisational music based on traditional tunes. Shell Stowell is calling. Each dance is taught, no partner necessary. The cost is $12-$20 sliding scale. See here.

Night Presser and Amber Ambedo, 8 – 10:30 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Local Corvallis bands. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.

SUNDAY, MAR. 2

Houseplant Propagation, 1 – 2 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. Learn how to multiply your favorite plants. Free. See here.

Corvallis Pan Celtic Session, 2 – 4 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. All instruments welcome. Come to play or listen. See here.

Winter Wildlife Field Days Field Station, 2 – 4:30 p.m., Village Green Park, 980 NE Conifer Blvd. See here.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert, 3 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of show, and $5 for students. See here.

Meaningful Conversations – Healing Racism, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Maple Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Monthly community discussions aimed to uplift, inspire and give expression to the human spirit. All are welcome. 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.