This Week in Corvallis
Mon., Aug. 5 - Thurs., Aug. 8
MONDAY, AUG. 5
CIP Free Summer Park Tour, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29th St. Explore Corvallis parks with a free and informal meetup for children and families. Hosted by Corvallis Indoor Park. See here for more information.
Math Anxiety: Made in the USA, 12 – 2 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Presented by Dr. Dara Shifrer, a sociologist and former middle school math teacher. See here for more information.
Majestic Theatre’s 111th Birthday Party, 3 – 6 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. There will be items from the theatre's history on display, a Build Your Own ice cream sundae bar, and a chance to spin a prize wheel and collect Parks and Recreation swag. See here.
Learn to Sew Classes by Fifth Generation Sewing, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sundays and Mondays through August, Corvallis Foundry, 275 SW Madison Ave., Suite 210. Classes available include Sewing Machine Use, Basic Sewing Skills, Introductions to Patterns, Intermediate Sewing, Tiny Party Hats, and Mending Magic. They are taught by fourth-generation sewist, Dr. Michelle Marie, who holds a Ph.D. in apparel design and human environment. She invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew. See here for the registration information.
500 Women Scientists Tap Talk, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. “How Laundry is Polluting the Planet and What You Can Do About It,” presented by Dr. Susanne Brander, ecotoxicologist, OSU. See here.
Corvallis City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., council chambers, Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd. See here for the agenda and more information.
Rushadicus, 8 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. Virtuoso improvisation and immersive theater and the infamous Cello Goblin, Rushad Eggleston. Find him here.
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
Benton County Board Meeting, 9 a.m., Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. Visit here for the agenda and viewing options.
Outdoor Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Central Park. A library family storytime. Free.
Southtown Stand & Farmers’ Market, 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Flicker & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Ave. Multiple vendors selling seasonal fruits and vegetables and more. Dog and kid friendly with music and info booths. See here.
Family Peace Day, 6 – 7 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. A community gathering to honor victims of atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan 79 years ago. The event will include origami, music, and children’s storytime. See here.
Graphic Novel Club, 6 – 7 p.m., 2nd floor board room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. “Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons,” by Kelly Sue DeConnick. New members welcome. See here for more information.
Career Woman, 6:30 p.m., Monroe Riverfront Plaza, First and Monroe. Featuring the Los Angeles alt/indie rock band Career Woman. All ages, substance-free, $7-10 suggested, but no one turned away. Sponsored by Jackson Street Youth Services. See here for more information.
Corvallis Community Band Summer Concert Series, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Central Park. "A Night at The Movies," conducted by Isaac Andrew. The band will perform music from popular movies over the years and even some Broadway favorites. Guest artist, Chintimini Brass, will also be featured. See here.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
Corvallis Wednesday Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., First and Jackson, downtown. Visit with Samaritan Stroke Services for free stroke education material. See here for a map of participating vendors and more information.
Employment Help, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2nd floor classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Get help with job searches, cover letters and resumes, job training and job placement assistance, interview assistance, labor market information, and more. See here.
Starker Forests Tour, 12 – 4 p.m., Starker Forests Office, 7240 SW Philomath Blvd. Meet at the Starker Forests office at noon, ride a bus through the forest, and arrive back at the office by 4 p.m. The tour includes a ½ mile walk, during which participants can learn about a wide range of forestry topics and practices. See here.
Corvallis Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., online. Visit here for the Zoom registration link and agenda.
Library Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may find the registration link here.
Jazz WRX Trio, 7 – 10 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.
Jazz in the Park, Hilltop Big Band Concert Series, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Central Park. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Free. See here.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting, 9 a.m., Corvallis Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr. Open to the community. See here.
Coffee with a Cop, 9 – 11 a.m., Market of Choice, 922 NW Circle Blvd. To break down barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve. See here.
Outdoor Storytime, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Central Park. A library family storytime. Free.
City Council Work Session, 4 p.m., Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. See here.
Then & Now: Art as Foundation Panel Discussion, 5:30 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Panel discussion featuring questions about how to honor legacy and history without stifling future generations, conducted with membes of the Portland Blackfish Gallery along with Cynthia Spencer and Erinn Gavaghan, the immediate past and new executive directors of The Arts Center. See here to reserve a spot.
C3 Summer Concerts in the Park Featuring The Joanne Broh Band, 6 – 8 p.m., Chintimini Park and C3 (Corvallis Community Center) Terrace Stage, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Joanne Broh, considered one of the best singers of blues and jazz, will bring a dynamic blend of smokin’ blues and R&B with a splash of funk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinners. Free, for all ages. See here.
Sage Concert Series and Fundraiser, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr. Featuring Brutal Bridges Band and DTW. Entry is $5 - $20 per person, local food and drinks available. Earn free raffle tickets when you ride your bike, and/or present your low-waste dinner solutions. All proceeds support the Corvallis Environmental Center. See here.
ERROR, AUG. 15 —SAGE Garden Work Party and Hoe Down, 6 – 8 p.m., Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr. Bring a picnic dinner and join Corvallis Environmental Center for some community gardening time. Families welcome. See here.
Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration, 7 p.m., Howland Plaza, 200 SW 1st St. Traditional koto music, displays and origami. The program will feature the Corvallis mayor, Charles Maughan; Allison Hobgood of the Corvallis Daytime Drop In Center; Dr. Libby McClure, epidemiologist, Union of Concerned Scientists; Patricia Hoover, Hanford Downwinder; and MC Carly Inez Werdel of Sunrise Corvalis. Sponsors include Veterans for Peace and OSUSHPR.
“Mamma Mia,” 7 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 10 (and 7 p.m. Aug. 15, 16, and 1 p.m. Aug. 17), Albany Performing Arts Center, 2100 SW Elm St., Albany. Tickets are $20 adults (all adults 18 and over), $15 seniors and students (all seniors over 55 and students including those currently enrolled in college), and $10 children 12 and under. Tickets are available here.
Wild Hog in the Woods Jam, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.
Bard in the Quad, Julius Caesar, 7:30 p.m. (box office and seating area open at 6:30 p.m.) through Sunday, OSU’s Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way. Set in a distant future, a group of conspirators become concerned over Caesar's growing power. Brutus then leads a group of senators to commit a violent assassination, and in the wake of the murder of Caesar, different factions vie to fill the power vacuum. Bring a picnic dinner, warm clothing, chairs and blankets. Tickets are $17 adults, $12 senior/youth, free for students with valid OSU ID. See here.