This Week in Corvallis
Local events happening Monday through Thursday
MONDAY, DEC. 1
Corvallis City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., online and in-person, Council Chambers, Downtown Fire Station, 400 NW Harrison Blvd. See here.
How to Meditate, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., online. A gentle, progressive mindfulness training from Marigold, the OSU Center for Contemplative Practice. Highly relevant to beginner and experienced meditators alike, it is open to all and free. See here.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
Benton County Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m., online and in-person, Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here. A meeting of the North Albany County Service District Governing Board will immediately follow.
Advent Recital, noon, First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis, 114 SW 8th St. “Serenade for the Season – Two Harps and a Flute” with Laura Zaerr and Jeff Parsons on harp and Diane Hawkins on flute. Admission is free and bag lunches are welcome.
SOL Fall Flea Market, 12 – 5 p.m., OSU’s Student Experience Center Plaza, 2251 SW Jefferson Way. Come support students, artists, and small businesses selling clothes, jewelry and handmade crafts. SOL Flea Markets are designed to showcase and uplift student vendors and creators, with a focus on QTBIPOC voices. See here.
READ Dogs, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Main Meeting Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Kids can practice reading in any language to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs). Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Limited spots available.
Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force, 4 p.m., online and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. A meeting of the Executive Committee. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. See here.
Firs for Food Security Holiday Tree Auction, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Peavy Forest Science Center, 3100 SW Jefferson Way. Support OSU College of Forestry’s student food pantry, Rootstock, at a decorated tree auction with hot cocoa and cookie decorating. See here.
Graphic Novel Club, 6 – 7 p.m., 2nd floor board room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation by Peter Wohlleben. New members welcome. See here.
Science Fiction Extravaganza: Gamera vs. Barugon (1966), 6:15 p.m. preshow, 7 p.m. feature, Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St. Subtitled Japanese. Tickets are $10, see here.
OSU Guitar Ensemble – Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and youth (18 and under), and free for OSU students. See here.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
Employment Help, 10 a.m. – noon, 2nd floor classroom, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an employment specialist from WorkSource Oregon.
Community Police Review Advisory Board, 3 p.m., online and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. See here.
LEGO at the Library, 4 – 5 p.m., Main Meeting Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Build with fellow LEGO fans each month. Drop in; LEGO bricks provided. See here.
Corvallis Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m., online. See here.
Child & Family Grief Support Group, meets evenings on first Wednesdays through June, Old Mill Center for Children & Families, 1650 SW 45th St. A monthly meeting of fun, learning and healing for families with children and teens ages 5-18 who are grieving the death of a family member. Must register and complete orientation before attending. To register call Carla, Bereavement Coordinator, 541-757-9616 or email grief@luminahospice.org. See here.
2025 Champinefu Series: “Indigenous Placekeeping through Tarweed,” 7 – 8:30 p.m., online. Join Molly Carney, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at OSU, in this virtual presentation about Camas and Tarweed cultural practices in the Willamette Valley. Molly has worked closely with the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and her studies have found food source evidence dating back 3,000 years. Free. See here to register.
Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. A fall concert by students in Oregon State’s Music Technology program. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and youth (18 and under), and free for OSU students. See here.
Galen Clark Organ Trio, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Featuring Charlie Doggett and Dan Duval. See here.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Tickets are $8 - $10, see here.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
OSU University Chorale – Fall Concert, 1 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. The University Chorale is comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members. Free. See here.
Corvallis City Council Work Session, 4 p.m., online and in-person, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. See here.
Artist Meetups at TAC, 5:30 – 7 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. A welcoming space for creatives of all disciplines and experience levels to share work, receive constructive feedback, and discuss creative-world hot topics. See here.
Dennis Monroe’s Blues Jam, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.
Local Folk!, 7 – 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), Troubador Music Center, 521 SW 2nd St. The Corvallis Folklore Society’s open mic program gathers on the first Thursday of every month, offering an open stage for folk music performers from the community. The event is entirely acoustic, without amplification. Free, $5 suggested donation to help defray the costs of the facility. See here.
Luke Borchelt and Antwane Tyler, 7 p.m., Garland Nursery. Rising country stars Antwane Tyler (from the Pacific Northwest) and Luke Borchelt (from Maryland) bring their performance to the festively decorated greenhouse at Garland Nursery. A 21+ event. See here for tickets.
OSU Jazz Ensemble – Fall Concert, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. A Lightbox Happy Hour opens at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and youth (18 and under), and free for OSU students. See here.
Stick Men, 8 – 10 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. A powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. Stick Men’s music defies easy categorization, blending elements of Art Rock, Progressive Rock, and at times Progressive Meta. Tickets are $25-$30, 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.