Corvallis This Weekend
Local events happening Friday through Sunday
Thinking of helping with disaster relief for the Los Angeles fires? Here are a couple American Red Cross Blood Drives with open appointment spots happening over the next week. Register online and find more blood drives here.
Monday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Life Community Church, 4900 NW Hwy 99
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Benton County Health Services Building, 530 NW 27th St.
Thursday, Jan. 16, 12 - 5 p.m., NW Hills Community Church, 3300 NW Walnut Blvd.
Thursday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., College Hill Alternative School, 510 NW 31st St.
FRIDAY, JAN. 10
Clean Air Corvallis Mask Chain Social, 3 – 6 p.m., Westminster House, 101 NW 23rd St. Make mask chains with beads and charms. Masks required and provided, $5-$10 suggested donation. See here.
C3 Open Mic Night, 6 – 9 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Free. Ages 14+. See here.
Flying Eye, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Songs, soaring jams, and groovy dance beats from the vast Grateful Dead stream of music consciousness.
Play Ukulele by Ear Workshop, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Ukulele Magazine contributing editor, Jim D'Ville, will lead a workshop on how to play Uke (and any instrument) by ear by understanding the emotional value of chords. Free, donations welcome. See here.
SATURDAY, JAN. 11
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Guerber Hall, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. The winter market is open Saturdays now through April 12. 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 for families with children between the ages of 2 – 10.
Digital Life: Password Management, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2nd floor classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Learn how to create strong passwords and ways to keep them safe.
Puzzle Swap, 12 - 1:30 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Bring puzzles to swap. All ages and levels welcome.
2nd Saturday Arts Day, 1 – 4 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. Explore the technique of oil pastel sgraffito. Using vibrant oil pastels, you’ll learn how to blend layers of color and scratch through them to reveal stunning textures and designs. Free. See here.
OSU Gymnastics vs. BYU, 2 p.m., Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th St. Tickets are $9 and up. See here.
Enjoy the Ride, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Rock, soul, funk, smooth jazz, and much more in recognizable hits and deep cuts.
Villalobos Brothers, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Grammy-Award-winning family band that combines extraordinary classical chops with a repertory drawn from the folk traditions of Veracruz. PRAx prelude with Casa Latinos Unidos to be held in Toomey Lobby. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40, $5 students. See here.
Corvallis Fusion Dance, 7:15 – 10:15 p.m., upstairs, Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. Improvisational partner dance. See here for cost and details.
Marvelously Majestic, A Variety Show, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Experience the myriad talents of our community – singing, dancing, juggling, magic, and more. Tickets are $15, available here.
Hillstomp, 8 – 11 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Portland-based junkbox blues duo. Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. See here.
Slippy & The Sheets, Airplane Baby, and Skip the Millers, 8 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. $5, ages 21+ after 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, JAN. 12
Fruit Tree Spraying, 10:30 a.m., Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd. Learn the proper techniques, timing, and products in this free class. See here.
Free Puzzle Exchange, 1 – 3 p.m., Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. Please bring only complete puzzles, no missing pieces. All age puzzles, all sizes. See here.
Sick Town Roller Derby Skate Camp, 2 – 4 p.m., Langton Hall, Gym 300, OSU campus, 2450 SW Jefferson Way. A 9-week boot camp course plus open skate access Jan. 12 – March 9. Cost is $70 per skater. See here for the details and registration.
Auditions: “The Importance of Being Ernest,” 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center 106, OSU, 322 SW Jefferson Way. Open auditions for the University Theatre Winter 2025 production. Auditions are open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. See here.
Mid-Valley Belly Dance Collective, 6 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.
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.