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Friday, August 14 Oregon Senior Games. Various Locations, All Day. Visit Oregon Senior Games for event listings and competition eligibility. School Health and Resource Fair. Corvallis Junior High (formerly Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 NW Cleveland Ave, Corvallis. 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. A collaboration between local nonprofits and the Corvallis School district to help students get set up for the school year. Resources include Operation School Bell applications, vision, dental and hearing screenings, vaccines, and registration assistance. Includes lunch, community resource booths and family activities. Visit 2026 Free Back-to-School Health & Resource Fair | Corvallis School District for more info. Temple Grandin: The Grandin Papers. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8:30 am. Cost: $62.95. World-renowned animal behavior scientist, livestock industry consultant, author, and autism advocate Temple Grandin discussing her book, The Grandin Papers. This book highlights more than 50 years of research on animal behavior and welfare that has helped shape and improve the livestock industry. Temple Grandin: The Grandin Papers | Oregon State University for more info. CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Urban Farm Program Farm Stand. Corner of 33rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown locally by hardworking students. From fresh eggs laid by their own chickens to seasonal produce, the inventory rotates weekly based on what is ready for harvest. Visit CSD 509J | Facebook for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: Gallery and Walking Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis.10:30 am. Pre registration required. Free. Hear vivid stories that connect Corvallis to national forces, including 19th‑century pre-and-post colonization, the railroad and labor histories that built our town, and mid‑20th‑century car‑centric planning that reshaped the architecture of daily life. Partnering with Engage Corvallis, these tours last about 90 minutes and involve viewing the exhibit in the gallery as well as walking through the streets of downtown Corvallis. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: Gallery and Walking Tour | Benton County Museums for more info. Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. All ages drop in storytime. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Rainbow Social Hour. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis for more info. SAFE Happy Hour. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 4 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Visit Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info. Corvallis Chronicles. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: $21.10/general. Discover an hour of key moments in the region’s history, including how Montana impacted Willamette Valley agriculture and how medieval forests in Europe impacted the Pacific Northwest. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info. Dave Rogers. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Donations accepted for Maxtivity. Classical guitar. Visit Dave Rogers| Cardwell Hill Cellars for more info. EDM with EZEU. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info. Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers (Theatrical Edition). Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring–but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers- Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron’s fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Visit Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Whiteside Theatre for more info. Movie in the Park. Avery Park. Activities at 7 pm, movie at sunset. Featuring kidzone activities and a screening of The Emperor’s New Groove. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs encouraged. Visit Movie in the Park | City of Corvallis for more info. Not Your Ex Lover. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info. Saturday, August 15 Corvallis Farmers’ Market. 1st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit Corvallis Saturday Market for more info. Bookstore Romance Day. Grassroots Books, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 6 pm. Decorate a Blind Date with a Book, grab a signed romance book by a local author, enjoy a romance book discount and more. Visit Bookstore Romance Day | Grassroots Books for more info. Bookstore Romance Day. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 10 am – 7 pm. Glittery drinks, romance-themed activities, and the chance to win a variety of prizes. Visit Bookstore Romance Day | The Book Bin for more info. Government Comment Corner. Corvallis -Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am – 12 pm. Stop in and chat with local Corvallis government. Featuring Ward 2 Councilor Briae Lewis. Visit Government Comment Corner | City of Corvallis for more info. CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Los Cuentos. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Visit Los Cuentos | CBCPL for more info. Grocery Outlet 80th Anniversary and Rebranding. Corvallis Grocery Outlet, 1755 NW 9th St #110, Corvallis. 11 am. Scratch off coupons, music, bounce house and more. Visit Grocery Outlet | Facebook for more info. Lego Saturday. Philomath Community Library. 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am. An hour of free play with Legos and Duplos. Visit Lego Saturday | CBCPL for more info. For Black Girls to Bloom. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring garden-inspired ceramic tiles and vibrant self-portraits by elementary-aged Black girls from Linn and Benton counties. Set among these works are ivory-colored tiles created by adult supporters and community aunties, quietly reflecting the protection and collective care that surround the young artists. A project of KinCultivate. Visit For Black Girls to Bloom | The Arts Center for more info. LEGO Block Blast. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 12 pm. Snacks, music and Lego exploration. Visit LEGO Block Blast | CBCPL for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Veruca’s Daughters. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A series of ceramics that dives into the thought of whether art can be joyful and frivolous at this present moment in time. Visit Veruca’s Daughters | The Arts Center for more info. Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info. Tin Can Alley. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 2 pm. Free. Jazz from a bygone era, along with a little blues and some Western swing. Visit The Tune Tours Duo | Lumos Wine Company for more info. Space Neighbors. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center more info. Rubber. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info. Bug Party. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm, doors at 7:30 pm. Cost:$10/advance, $15/same day. Corvallis Music Collective presents a night of back to back to back DJ sets for all the buggy bodies of Corvallis. Featuring performances by DJ GlowWorm (DJ Glowcat), Dokabee (Dokkaebi), and Weevil Carnage (Carnal Carnage). Come dressed as your favorite bug and dance the night away! Visit CMC Presents: Bug Party | Whiteside Theatre for more info. Sunday, August 16 Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market for more info. CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. The Lost Boys. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him. Visit The Lost Boys | Whiteside Theatre for more info. Chasing Cowboys. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth. Cost: $10/ticket. This trio brings a mix of your favorite country classics, raw alt country vibes and their own original music. Visit Chasing Cowboys | Airlie Winery for more info. Eli Cherry. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Old World Center more info. Seven Day Pickle. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info. Monday, August 17 C3 Music on the Terrace. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Listen to live local artists during lunch. Featuring Spencer Holland, a Willamette Valley singer and guitarist who plays the songs people already know and love — classic country, folk, Americana, and singalong standards — along with a few of his own originals. Visit C3 Music on the Terrace | City of Corvallis for more info. City Council Executive Session. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Ave, Corvallis. 4:45 pm. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations and (i) to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing. Visit City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis for more info. City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info. Tuesday, August 18 Board of Commissioners Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info. Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the summer. Storytime will be held in library if inclement weather. Visit Outdoor Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Playtime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. Free play with library materials for children and families. Visit Playtime | CBCPL for more info. Squishtivities. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit Squishtivities | CBCPL for more info. Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Nurturing Parenting Education Class. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit Nurturing Parenting Education Class | CBCPL for more info. READ Dogs. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading aloud in any language to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ). Permission form is required and available on site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | CBCPL for more info. READ Dogs. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading aloud in any language to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ). Permission form is required and available on site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | CBCPL for more info. Pride Rising. Benton County Barbara Ross Building, 4185 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. High School aged teenagers. A free weekly way to build relationships with other LGBTQ+ teens. Includes crafts, games, snacks, guest speakers and more. Visit Pride Rising | Benton County Health Department for more info. Southtown Farmstand and Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market for more info. Justice Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board. 5:15 pm. Virtual meeting. Visit Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board | City of Corvallis for more info. Craft Night for Adults. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. August’s craft night is polymer clay succulents, or bring a personal project. Visit Craft Night for Adults | CBCPL for more info. Ecology Tap Talk: How to Use GIS Tools to Achieve Conservation Goals. Greenhouse Café, 308 SW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Featuring Chris Beatty, who is volunteering with local nonprofits to apply GIS tools to reach conservation goals. He will be talking about how he uses DOGAMI LiDAR and other web-based mapping tools to scan the forest canopy across Oregon. Visit Events | Marys River Watershed Council for more info. Planning Commission Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Planning Commission Meeting | Benton County for more info. Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info. Corvallis Community Band: All That Jazz with Steve Matthes. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 pm. Free. Visit Corvallis Community Band for more info. Wednesday, August 19 Corvallis Farmers Market 1st St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit Corvallis Wednesday Market for more info CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 12 p.m. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit Wednesday Noon Book Club | CBCPL for more info. Women in Business: The Power of Mentorship with Lorena Reynolds. Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis. 12 pm. Cost: $30/nonmembers, $35/members. This month’s Women in Business luncheon explores the power of mentorship and how meaningful professional relationships can shape your career. Learn how to identify mentors, build authentic connections, and recognize opportunities to both seek and provide guidance throughout your professional journey. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info. Youth Book Swap. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 pm. Give a book, get a book. Stop by and leave with a new read. Bring very gently used kids or teen books to swap with others. No book to bring? No problem, swing by and get a new read. Visit Youth Book Swap | CBCPL for more info. Centuries of Celebration Gallery Tour. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 2 pm. Registration requested. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Visit Centuries of Celebration Gallery Tour | Benton County Museums for more info. Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2 – 4:30 pm. Fiber enthusiasts can sit by the fireplace and spin, knit, crochet or work on their own project. Good conversation, coffee and snacks provided. Visit Fiber by the Fireplace | CBCPL for more info. Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 – 4 pm. All ages. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring a computer or device or use one of theirs. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit Digital Life: Tech Help Lab | CBCPL for more info. Suicide Bereavement Support Group. Lumina Community Resource Center, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 3:30 pm. Visit Suicide Bereavement Support Group | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info. Block 15 Summer Concert Series: J Sterling. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Enjoy live local bands, food specials, soft-serve ice cream, and more. Visit Summer Music Series | Block 15 Brewing for more info. Corvallis Library Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Corvallis Library Book Club | CBCPL for more info. Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info. A Love Electric with Galen Clark. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Three-piece band from Mexico City. Visit Old World Center for more info. The Lost Boys. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him. Visit The Lost Boys | Whiteside Theatre for more info. How Misinformation Distorts Elections: The Role of Local Journalism. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Panelists will include: Penny Rosenberg, Former Editor of the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Steve Schultz, Editor and Publisher of The Corvallis Advocate, Dan Crall, Station Manager of KORC, and Jim Rondeau, Station Manager of KLCC. Following an initial series of questions posed by the League, audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists. Visit How Misinformation Distorts Elections: The Role of Local Journalism | LVW for more info. Planning Commission. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Planning Commission | City of Corvallis for more info. Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info. Thursday August 20 Corvallis Trashy Thursday. Crystal Lake Boat Ramp100 SE Fischer Ln, Corvallis. 9 am. Registration requested. Assist Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team collect trash from both the waterway and the adjacent riverbanks of the Willamette. Seats are available in both rafts and inflatable kayaks, and volunteers are also welcome to bring their own boats. Visit Corvallis Trashy Thursday | Willamette Riverkeeper for more info. CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Drop in Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free drop-in hour to have your baby weighed, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Visit Drop-in Baby Weight & Feeding Clinic | Pollywog for more info. Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the summer. Storytime will be held in library if inclement weather. Visit Outdoor Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Corvallis Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s Association. Lumina Community Resource Center, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis. A support group with trained facilitators. Build a support system with people who understand. Visit Alzheimer’s Association | Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care for more info. READ Dogs. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading aloud in any language to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ). Permission form is required and available on site. Limited spots available. Visit READ Dogs | CBCPL for more info. City Council Work Session. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit Council Work Session | City of Corvallis for more info. Corvallis Art Walk. Various locations around town. 4 – 7 pm. The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a monthly event held by local artists every third Thursday of each month. View the stunning visual artwork at venues around town and experience the creative spirit of Corvallis. Visit Corvallis Arts Walk for more info. Tarweed Awakening Corvallis Native Arts Marketplace. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 4 – 7 pm. A kick-off celebration for the weekend Tarweed Awakening festival. Buy handmade art, jewelry, clothing and accessories and support local Native artists. Guest Artist Brenda Brainard will give an artist talk at 5:30 about her work as a traditional basket weaver. Visit Tarweed Awakening Corvallis Native Arts Marketplace | Benton County Museums for more info. Business After Hours: Courtyard Marriott. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Cost: Free for members, $10/nonmembers. Connect with fellow chamber members and promote your business. Visit Community Calendar | Corvallis Chamber of Commerce for more info. 2026 Monroe Overdose Awareness Vigil. Heritage Hall, 648 Orchard St, Monroe. 5:30 pm. A candlelight vigil to remember those who have died from overdose and acknowledge the grief of the families and friends left behind. Visit Monroe Overdose Awareness Vigil | Benton County Health Department for more info. Radical Reads Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Radical Reads Book Club | The Book Bin for more info. SAGE Concert Series: Pa’lante PDX. Bruce Starker Arts Park 4485 SW Country Club Dr, Corvallis. 6 pm. Cost: $10/ticket and up. Local music, food, drinks and community. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets. Visit the Welcome Table to participate in the low waste raffle. Visit SAGE Summer Concerts | CEC for more info. Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Teams of up to six people compete for victory in five rounds of five question trivia. Prizes for winning teams. Visit Trivia at the Tap Room | Block 15 Brewing for more info. Dennis Malone’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center for more info. Jazz Jam. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info. Friday, August 21 CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Urban Farm Program Farm Stand. Corner of 33rd St and Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Produce grown locally by hardworking students. From fresh eggs laid by their own chickens to seasonal produce, the inventory rotates weekly based on what is ready for harvest. Visit CSD 509J | Facebook for more info. Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. All ages drop in storytime. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Tactile Transmissions. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. A participatory installation that invites visitors to touch, hold, and interact with handheld objects that transmit ecological stories through form, pattern, and inscribed diagrams. Embroidered textiles and ceramic sculptures encode interspecies narratives such as pollination, the mycorrhizal system, and the life cycles of organisms. Visit Tactile Transmissions | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Monroe Overdose Recognition and Response Training. Heritage Hall, 648 Orchard St, Monroe. 5:30 pm. A free community training on recognizing and responding to overdose. Light dinner provided. Visit Monroe Overdose Training | Benton County Health Department for more info. Cooper Hollow. Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr, Philomath. 6 pm. Donations accepted for Benton County Museums. Jazz Music. Visit Cooper Hollow | Cardwell Hill Cellars for more info. C3 Summer Concert: The Nettles. Chintimini Park, 605 NW 27th St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Featuring electric Celtic tunes by The Nettles. Visit The Nettles | City of Corvallis for more info. Haml3t. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $16/ticket. Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark: unnatural murders, damnèd ghosts, graveside brawls, rapier duels, poisoned goblets—you can’t get more Shakespeare than this. The talented teens of Shakespeare Camp work together to stage one of the Bard’s greatest classics. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info. Skip Jones Spirit of New Orleans. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Bringing the soulful energic sounds of New Orleans to the deli. Visit Old World Center for more info. Heavy Metal. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror. Visit Heavy Metal | Whiteside Theatre for more info. DJ Petricore, Corvallis Goth Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit Bombs Away Cafe for more info. Do you have a story for The Advocate? Email [email protected]