This Week in Corvallis
Local events happening Monday through Thursday
MONDAY, NOV. 18
“Oliver” Auditions, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Corvallis High School Main Stage Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. CSD Theaters is casting K-12 students and a few adults for supervision/tertiary rolls in “Oliver.” See here for the information.
Corvallis Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, 4:30 p.m., virtually and in-person, council chambers, Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. See here for the agenda and Zoom registration link.
Art Reception, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St. A reception for the exhibits: “Celestial Creatures,” capturing the symbolism of wings and feathers; and jewelry by Betsy Resnick. See here.
Marys River Watershed Council Tap Talk on Water and Agriculture, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Members of the OSU Hydrophiles will present “Groundwater Recharge using a Drywell System” and “Hydrology of Hazelnuts: Movement of Water in the Orchards.” See here.
Corvallis City Council, 6 p.m., virtually and in-person, council chambers, Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd. See here.
TUESDAY, NOV. 19
Oregon State University Capital Projects Update Webinar, 10 – 11 a.m., online. Featuring updates on the ongoing construction of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex, planning concepts for the future of Monroe Avenue, and the Corvallis campus micromobility pilot. See here for a registration link.
Fall 2024 Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers, 3 p.m., online. A free 2-hour online training focused on fair housing laws and responsibilities as they relate to housing discrimination. See here to RSVP.
The Arc of Benton County Access & Empowerment Open House, 5 – 7 p.m., Benton Plaza, 408 SW Monroe Ave. Family and friends are invited to enjoy food and beverages and learn about what’s happening at The Arc, including information about a new program. See here.
Corvallis Young Pros, 5 – 7 p.m., Raw Hair Society Boutique, 600 SW 3rd St. A casual networking event. See here.
Craft Night for Adults, 5:30 – 7 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Craft for November is watercolor/oil pastel (mixed media) painting. For ages 16+.
Linn-Benton Community College Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Chinook Hall, 931 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis. See here for the agenda including a viewing link.
“An Evening with Margaret Atwood, In Conversation,” 7 p.m., online. An OSU Provost Lecture featuring award-winning, bestselling author and poet, Margaret Atwood. In-person tickets for this event sold out quickly, but you can still register for the virtual livestream. See here.
“Twilight”: A Night of Celebration, 7 p.m., Bombs Away Cafe, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. Costume contest, themed drink specials, Twihard Trivia at 7 p.m., and the movies/soundtrack starting at 8:30 p.m. See here.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20
Corvallis Wednesday Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 27, First and Jackson, downtown. See here.
Random Review, 12 – 1 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. “The Left Hand of Darkness,” by Ursula K. Le Guin, reviewed by Evan Gottlieb, professor of English at Oregon State University. See here.
OSU Marston Lecture in Geography, 3 p.m., virtually and in-person, Gilfillan Auditorium, Wilkinson Hall, 2601 SW Orchard Ave. “Geography, Intelligence, and Foreign Policy: A State Department Geographer’s Perspective,” with Brooke Marston. See here.
Corvallis Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board, 5 p.m., online. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. See here for the agenda and a Zoom registration link.
Skate Park After Dark, 5 – 7 p.m., Corvallis Skate Park, 648 SW 2nd St. Live music, youth open mic, food from Nick’s Soul Food, Caesar the No-Drama Llama, and more. The event is put on in partnership with the National Runaway Safeline’s Youth HOPE Month, shining a light on local youth and fighting to end youth homelessness. Free, all ages. See Jackson Street Youth Services here for more information.
“Big River: Resilience and Renewal in the Columbia Basin,” 6 – 7 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. A multimedia journey along the Columbia River from source to sea with conservation photographer and author David Moskowitz. See here.
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” 7 – 10 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. See here for tickets.
Inner Limits, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. A power-house blues/funk/rock trio.
THURSDAY, NOV. 21
Volunteer Planting Day at Herbert Farm, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Herbert Farm and Natural Area, Corvallis. An opportunity to see one of the most beautiful natural areas in the City of Corvallis, meet new friends, and help restore habitat for important species native to the Willamette Valley. See the Institute for Applied Ecology here for a volunteer release form and to register.
Digital Life: News on the Internet, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2nd floor classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Learn about news sources online, including free-access library subscriptions. Find thoughtful analysis, expose yourself to unfamiliar opinions, and research a topic using news sources.
Artist Talk and Reception, 4 p.m., Fairbanks Gallery, OSU Fairbanks Hall, 220 SW 26th St. “Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed,” by Nancy Floyd. On display through Dec. 13. See here.
Botany and Plant Pathology Seminar, 4 – 5 p.m., virtually and room 4001, OSU Agricultural & Life Sciences Building, 2750 SW Campus Way. Dr. Beth Rowan, project scientist at UC Davis Genome Center, presents "Editing genes for tomorrow's greens." See here.
Corvallis Arts Walk, 4 – 8 p.m., various locations. CAW is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. See here for information on participating venues.
Corvallis City Council Work Session, 4 p.m., virtually and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. See here.
National AIDS Memorial Quilt Panels and Speaker, starting at 4 p.m. with speaker at 7 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. A display of National AIDS Memorial Quilt panels from the mid-Willamette Valley, 1989-1995, during Thursday’s Corvallis Arts Walk. The panels were made by Responsible Mothers and Others, the Valley AIDS Information Network, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, among other Corvallis groups in the 1990s. At 7 p.m., local artist, activist, and cultural health scholar Dharmakrishna Mirza will explore the history of HIV resistance and advocacy in the Willamette Valley, centering on the work of Valley Aids Information Network, Inc. Admission to the Corvallis Museum will be free during the event. See here.
TOPSoccer, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Thursdays (no soccer 11/28 and 12/26), Corvallis Sports Park, 175 SW Twin Oaks Cir. A free, inclusive soccer program for youth ages 6 – 18 with any disability. Sign up here. For questions, contact Salvador at 541-223-8844 or salvador.maciel@jacksonstreet.org.
Game Night at the Library, 5 – 6:30 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Celebrate International Games Month, and a kick-off of repeating game nights to be held on third Thursdays through April 2025, with a wide variety of board games, card games, and video games for all ages, available to play on a first-come, first-served basis. See here.
Corvallis School Board Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (meeting starting at 6 p.m.), Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 NW Cleveland Ave. See here for the agenda and a link to watch via YouTube.
Family Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Corvallis High School library, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. Students and their families from Corvallis High School, Crescent Valley High School and College Hill High School are invited to learn about colleges, paying for college, scholarships (including OSAC), different college degrees, trade schools, the military, and more. Spanish translation provided. See here to RSVP. For more information contact Allissa Trobaugh at allissa.trobaugh@corvallis.k12.or.us.
“No Place to Grow Old, A Humans for Housing Film,” 6 – 8 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. A look at the rising crisis of senior homelessness in the Willamette Valley. The event also includes educational tables, immersive learning opportunities, and a panel discussion with Corvallis Housing First, Unity Shelter, Samaritan Health Services, and Senior Disability Services. Tickets are donation-based through Eventbrite. See here.
Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance, meet and greet at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7 p.m., and presentation around 7:20 p.m., virtually and in-person, Alder Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Richard Rich will present “Two Birds, One Story: Ravens & Sage-grouse – a Complicated Relationship.” There will also be a silent auction of five bird paintings from Rev. Dr. John Irvine, Jr.’s collection. See here.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED —The Arc of Benton County’s Fashion & Talent Show, 7 p.m., The Arc Corvallis Thrift Store, 928 NW Beca Ave. Featuring TAAP (The Arc Achievement Program) participants. Admission is $5 at the door. See here.
OSU Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. The Oregon State University Wind Ensemble features the most outstanding brass, woodwind, and percussion players on campus. Tickets are $10, and free for students; see here.
South Corvallis Area Plan Community Open House, 7 – 9 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School – The Commons, 110 SE Alexander Ave. An informal, walk-through event to view maps and other static displays, talk with staff, advisory workgroup members, and neighbors. Light refreshments provided. See here for information about the South Corvallis Area Plan.
“Vinegar Tom,” 7:30 p.m., Ray Theater, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Caryl Churchill’s experimental 1976 play, presented by Oregon State University’s School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and University Theatre. Contains content not suitable for all audiences. Additional performances through Nov. 24 (2 p.m.); sign-language interpreted performance is Nov. 22. Tickets are $15, $12 seniors, and free for students with valid OSU ID. 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.