This Week in Corvallis

Local events happening Monday through Thursday

MONDAY, JAN. 20

Mid-Valley Solidarity Coalition: Festival of Resistance – Rise, Resist, Love, Create, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 101 NW 23rd St. Join a growing network of social justice groups. Meet neighbors for talk, music, and food. Participate in workshops and conversations on organizing, your rights, and more. See here.

Peace March, 11 a.m. – noon, starting at CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St. An Oregon State University tradition, the march provides an opportunity to join in solidarity with community members and reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of creating transformative change through non-violence. Participants are led across the Corvallis campus on a 1-mile route, from the CH2M HILL Alumni Center to conclude at the Student Experience Center Plaza for speakers and community. Free and open to the public. Participants are invited to bring signs re-reinforcing Dr. King's messages of non-violence.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth & Family Event, 1:30 – 3:45 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Activities include: 1:30 p.m. storytime with Corvallis Councilor Briae Lewis to learn about Dr. King and social justice; 2:30 p.m. presentation about race, culture and empathy, led by Corvallis School District high school and middle school students who are members of the district’s Students Advocating for Equity (SAFE) initiative; and 3:30 p.m. the importance of building community through dialogue and service. Also, watch brief videos about Dr. King, explore the museum, and complete a fabric square reflecting personal commitment to community betterment. The museum will be open and free to the public this day from noon – 4 p.m. Organized by the City of Corvallis’ Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion advisory board. See here.

Ecology Game Night, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Bring games or try something new. Free community event by Marys River Watershed Council. See here.

Corvallis Youth Music Collective (CYMC) Choirs, Mondays and Tuesdays, Room 303, Community Hall, OSU campus, 1650 SW Pioneer Pl. Choirs for grades K-12. Opus One (grades K-2) meets Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. Camerata (grades 3-5/6) meets Tuesdays at 7:10 p.m. Bel Canto (grades 6-8) meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Lumina (grades 9-12) meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. New registrations accepted up through Feb. 11. See here for the cost and to register.

Open Auditions for “My Fair Lady,” 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. See here for the information, including how to submit accent auditions.

TUESDAY, JAN. 21

Benton County Commissioners, 9 a.m., virtually and in-person, Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here for the agenda and links to watch online.

Climate Action Advisory Board Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization, 12 p.m., virtually. See here for the agenda and Zoom registration link.

Gearing up for Gardening: Composting – Tips, Tricks, & FAQ, 12 – 1 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Explore the basics of composting, including how to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich soil to boost plant growth, with Stefan Seiter, OSU Crop and Soil Science. Free. See here.

Author Reading and Talk, 5 p.m., Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St. Stacy Kean will talk about her new book, “The Nazi Housewife of Queens, New York.” See here.

Corvallis City Council Work Session, 5 p.m., virtually and in-person, council chambers, Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd. See here for the agenda and Zoom registration link.

Craft Night for Adults, 5:30 – 7 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The January craft is mixed media bookmarks. For ages 16+. Supplies provided.

Benton County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., virtually and in-person, 1st floor meeting room, Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here for the agenda and Zoom information.

Corvallis City Council, 6 p.m., virtually and in-person, council chambers, Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd. See here for the agenda and Zoom registration link.

“Indestructible Man” 1956, 6:15 p.m. preshow, 7 p.m. feature, Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St. A Science Fiction Extravaganza. The $10 admission is credited to food from the snack bar, plus free ice cream. See here.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22

“Am I an American or Am I Not?” 10:30 a.m., Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Dr. Karen Korematsu will speak about her father, Fred Korematsu, who defied the military’s wartime orders to leave his home and fought for justice all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. She will share insights into his life, including one of the most infamous civil rights cases in U.S. history and his path to being awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Free, RSVP here.

Corvallis 509J Math Team, 2:30 – 3:30 Wednesdays, Jan. 22 through Mar. 19, room 104, Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. Faculty from the OSU Department of Mathematics will provide math competition prep sessions. For students in grades 9 through 12 from any school. Free. Register here.

“A Star is Born” (1937), 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St. See here for tickets.

Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force, 5 p.m., virtually and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. The meeting is open to the community. See here for the agenda and Zoom registration link.

Downtown Corvallis Organization, 5:30 p.m., Benton Community Foundation, 340 NW 5th St. A quarterly public meeting. Hear updates on the organization’s 501c3 status, meet the 2025 board, share ideas, learn about upcoming events, and join a committee. See here.

Altrusa Meet and Greet, 6 – 7 p.m., Willow Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Find out about the international organization of women and men dedicated to improving communities through service to others. See Altrusa of Corvallis here for how to RSVP.

Crescent Valley High School Talent Show, 6 p.m., auditorium, CVHS, 4444 NW Highland Dr. A variety of talents including singing, instrumental, dance, comedy, and more, performed by high schoolers. Tickets are $8 (includes concessions voucher) at the door.

BMW Jazz Trio, 7 – 10 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.

“Fight Club” (1999), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Rated R. See here for tickets.

THURSDAY, JAN. 23

Corvallis City Council Work Session, 4 p.m., virtually and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. See here for the agenda and a link to register to watch via Zoom.

Cooks & Books: Extend the Flavor of Your Herb Garden, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Emily Stimac from The Thyme Garden will share ways to extend the flavor of your herb garden into each season, with drying and storing ideas, and a recipe for parsnip latkes with rosemary and feta. Free, no registration required.

Unity Shelter Celebrates 5 Years, 5 – 7 p.m., Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. Celebrate this milestone with Unity Shelter. See here.

Spanish Conversation Circle, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Starting Jan. 23. Perfect for anyone looking to start practicing Spanish. Friendly, supportive, and led by a native Spanish speaker. Free and drop-in. See here.

Wellness Wonderland Family Night, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd. Games, arts and crafts, dinner, healthy snack stations, resource booths, and more. Free, for the whole family.

Push/FOLD Dance Company – “Early,” 7:30 p.m., PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. A one-hour performance that is a “a reflection on the human condition – an homage to the conditions of love and passing, power and identity, stillness and transition.” Contains nudity. Additional performances through Sunday (the Thursday evening and Saturday matinee are without nudity). Tickets are $20 general, $5 students. See here.

Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam, 7 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.