Our Corvallis events calendar is back! Live music, stage, lectures, athletics, government meetings, political debates, protests, marches… the list could go on, but you get the idea, if it’s happening in Corvallis, it’s here. With our calendar’s return after a two year absence, it’s starting to feel like things are finally getting back to normal – phew.
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Julie Green’s The Last Supper: Final Plates. Corvallis Museum , 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Nationally renowned artist and Oregon State University art professor Julie Green (they/them) began this series of paintings on second-hand ceramic plates in the 1990s after reading about the final meals of inmates on death row in Oklahoma. Each cobalt blue-painted meal includes the date of the execution and the state where it occurred. The Corvallis Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/index.php/visit/corvallis-museum-visitor-info for more info.
Two Water Ways . Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Regional artists Pam Serra-Wenz and Bill Shumway have been painting water images featured in their “Two Water Ways” exhibition series for several years. The Philomath Museum hosts their fourth exhibition, which includes many new works completed during the pandemic. Visit https://www.bentoncountymuseum.org for more info.
Art About Agriculture: The Sustainable Feast. Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The 39th annual Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition 2022: The Sustainable Feast will celebrate the region’s sustainable, diverse, and innovative food. Working closely with Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center, this year’s open call asks artists to reflect on food, including production of ingredients, preparation of food, food packaging, cooking food, sharing meals, dining, and presentation. These pieces will explore important food topics such as environmental impact, food waste reduction, nose-to-tail cooking, food ethics, local foods, food for medical needs, reduced waste food packaging solutions, plant varieties for enjoyment and disease resistance, sustainable fisheries, grassland management, food science, and nutrition among many others. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2022-sustainable-feast for more info.
A Journey: Hanne Niederhausen& Judith Wyss. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12p.m.-5p.m. Free. Hanne Niederhausen and Judith Wyss show artworks that span the second-half of their careers. Their artistic exploration illustrates that creativity can be enhanced by experience and that creative exploration is an important element in an artist’s life. Visit https://theartscenter.net/a-journey-niederhausen-wyss for more info.
Serena Swanson: Glitter is Not Allowed. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m.-5p.m. Free. The Corrine Woodman Gallery presents the artwork of Serena Swanson, winner of the 2021 The Arts Center Student Award. Swanson is a recent arts major graduate from Oregon State University, and pursues a lighthearted, childlike attitude towards art making in this exhibit. Learn more. The Arts Center is located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Visit https://theartscenter.net/serena-swanson-glitter-is-not-allowed for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Open House: Bluebird Hill Cellars. Bluebird Hill Cellars, 25059 Larson Rd., Monroe. 3p.m.-7p.m. $10-$25. Join Bluebird Hill Cellars for their Memorial Day Weekend Open House May 27 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and May 28-30 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Taste their award-winning current releases and enjoy their new releases: 2021 Pinot Gris, 2021 Duology White Wine Blend and the 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir. Visit https://www.bluebirdhillcellars.wine/events/bluebird-hill-cellars-memorial-weekend-open-house-2022-05-27-15-00 for more info.
Historic Preservation Month: Samuel Whiteside Family House and Barn Tour. Bellfountain Road, 6154 Bellfountain Rd., Corvallis. Samuel Whiteside Family House and Barn Tour – Tour of the Samuel Whiteside 1880s house and 1901 Skipton barn. We’ll go over the basic history of the structures and farm outbuildings, discussing the plan for their restoration, preservation and adaptive re-use. In the case of the Skipton barn, when is your building too far gone to save? We’ll discuss how to determine the pros and cons of saving such a barn, what options one could consider in salvaging, re-using or re-building. We will not be able to go inside these structures as they are very unstable but we can see inside to the barn and move around and discuss structural issues, ideas on how to best preserve the history and character of these vernacular structures that were a part of early Benton County settler history. Guide: Autumn Peterson. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month for more info.
The Incompatibles. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. The Incompatibles live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Whiteside Live: The Burlesque Over Broadway Spectacular. Whiteside Theatre ,361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. $20-$30. Lacy Productions and the Whiteside Theatre Presents “The Burlesque Over Broadway Spectacular.” This teasing, titillating, and toe-tapping tribute to the best musical theatre on stage and in film happens on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance for VIP seating (first four center row seats) and $20 for general admission. On the day of, tickets are $30 for VIP seating and $25 for general admission. Visit https://www.lacyproductions.org/productions/burlesque-over-broadway-whiteside-theatre for more info.
J Meast& Young Chop Still MOBin Tour. Bombs Away Café, 2527 Northwest Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. $10. J Meast& Young Chop’s Still MOBin tour continues in Corvallis, OR at Bombs Away cafe, with support From The Clumzy’s, TNYG, J Mvnn& More. Tour is sponsored by CookiesSf, Power 94 Oregon, Lyfted Farms, Sticker Farmer and Mobil 1 Redwood City. Visit https://www.facebook.com/bombsawaycafe for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. 1st St. & Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street between Jackson Avenue and Monroe Avenue, in downtown Corvallis, Oregon. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. The Corvallis Farmers Market is following all recommended procedures for keeping customers and vendors safe through the pandemic. Customers are permitted to shop in person, or they may take advantage of the Corvallis Farmers Market’s online ordering system and pick up their order at the market. For more information or to make your order online, visit LocallyGrown.org .
Julie Green’s The Last Supper: Final Plates. Corvallis Museum , 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Nationally renowned artist and Oregon State University art professor Julie Green (they/them) began this series of paintings on second-hand ceramic plates in the 1990s after reading about the final meals of inmates on death row in Oklahoma. Each cobalt blue-painted meal includes the date of the execution and the state where it occurred. The Corvallis Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/index.php/visit/corvallis-museum-visitor-info for more info
Two Water Ways . Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Regional artists Pam Serra-Wenz and Bill Shumway have been painting water images featured in their “Two Water Ways” exhibition series for several years. The Philomath Museum hosts their fourth exhibition, which includes many new works completed during the pandemic. Visit https://www.bentoncountymuseum.org for more info.
Saturday Stories. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free. 10:30 a.m. Main Meeting Room. Join us for a 20-minute, all-ages storytime at the Corvallis Public Library’s Main Meeting Room. Short stories, songs, and rhymes will be shared. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. All participants must follow current face covering/distancing guidelines. Capacity is limited. Please submit a registration form for EACH CHILD AND GROWN-UP who will attend. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/saturday-stories-4 for more info.
Get Outdoors Day. Garfield Park, Corvallis. 11a.m.-2p.m. Free.Celebrate Get Outdoors Day by visiting Garfield Park ( map ) or Lincoln Elementary ( map ) to participate in bilingual activity stations that center on outdoor fun, nature education, and community. Activities include an animal pelt touch table, macroinvertebrate search, plant scavenger hunt, wood cookie decorating, and more. The event is geared towards elementary school kids and families but all are welcome. Visit https://cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/outreach-education/go-day for more info.
A Journey: Hanne Niederhausen& Judith Wyss. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12p.m.-5p.m. Free. Hanne Niederhausen and Judith Wyss show artworks that span the second-half of their careers. Their artistic exploration illustrates that creativity can be enhanced by experience and that creative exploration is an important element in an artist’s life. Visit https://theartscenter.net/a-journey-niederhausen-wyss for more info.
Serena Swanson: Glitter is Not Allowed. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m.-5p.m. Free. The Corrine Woodman Gallery presents the artwork of Serena Swanson, winner of the 2021 The Arts Center Student Award. Swanson is a recent arts major graduate from Oregon State University, and pursues a lighthearted, childlike attitude towards art making in this exhibit. Learn more. The Arts Center is located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Visit https://theartscenter.net/serena-swanson-glitter-is-not-allowed for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Open House: Airlie Winery. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth. 12 p.m.-5p.m. $15. Join Airlie Winery May 28-30, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for music and wine tasting to celebrate the holiday weekend. Music will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, featuring Ronni Kay on Saturday, Nancy Hamilton on Sunday and the Austin Trio on Monday. Admission is $15 per person, or $10 per person if you bring your own wine glass, and half off for wine club members. Tickets will be sold on the day of the vent at the gate. All tastings will be by appointment with times assigned when you arrive. All tastings will be held in the outdoor tasting room area. Food will be for sale, cash only, by Rudy and Deb. Visit https://www.airliewinery.com/ for more info.
Robotics Day. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free. 12p.m. Main Meeting Room. Experience robotics and fun STEM-related activities with the robotics teams from local schools in our community. Learn about FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) programs and the fun, challenging world of robotics. Presented by the Crescent Valley High School Robotics Team . Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/robotics-day for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Open House: Bluebird Hill Cellars. Bluebird Hill Cellars, 25059 Larson Rd., Monroe. 3p.m.-7p.m. $10-$25. Join Bluebird Hill Cellars for their Memorial Day Weekend Open House May 27 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and May 28-30 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Taste their award-winning current releases and enjoy their new releases: 2021 Pinot Gris, 2021 Duology White Wine Blend and the 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir. Visit https://www.bluebirdhillcellars.wine/events/bluebird-hill-cellars-memorial-weekend-open-house-2022-05-27-15-00 for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Wine Tasting: Compton Family Wines. Compton Family Wines, 810 Applegate Street, Philomath. 12p.m.-5p.m. Tasting is always free for Wine Club members. 10% off bottle sales for non-members this weekend only. Join us on Memorial Weekend for a special Library Wine tasting flight. Visit https://www.comptonwines.com/ for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Winery Open House: Emerson Vineyards. Emerson Vineyard, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. 12p.m.-5p.m. Emerson Vineyards will be bringing their Rosé of Pinot Noir back to the tasting room for Memorial Day Weekend only, and serving charcuterie cups. They’ll also have flowers available for sale. Enjoy the sun out on their porch with a cold glass of wine and a snack. Emerson Vineyards is open daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit https://www.emersonvineyards.com/ for more info.
Historic Preservation Month: Spectres of Benton County Past, Part II. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. This event is free, but registration is required. Register here. This year, the Benton County Historic Resources Commission is again partnering with Conundrum House to bring the past to life through a mystery adventure game, “Spectres of Benton County Past, Part II.” This game is free and open to all ages. The game is a family friendly event and, since it can be played entirely online, you can share this fun and exciting event with family and friends from other communities and states. Visit https://spectres.conundrumhouse.com for more info.
Deep Woods Band. Old World Deli, Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7p.m. Free . Deep Woods Band. Live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Julie Green’s The Last Supper: Final Plates. Corvallis Museum , 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Nationally renowned artist and Oregon State University art professor Julie Green (they/them) began this series of paintings on second-hand ceramic plates in the 1990s after reading about the final meals of inmates on death row in Oklahoma. Each cobalt blue-painted meal includes the date of the execution and the state where it occurred. The Corvallis Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/index.php/visit/corvallis-museum-visitor-info for more info
Memorial Day Weekend Open House: Airlie Winery. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth. 12 p.m.-5p.m. $15. Join Airlie Winery May 28-30, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for music and wine tasting to celebrate the holiday weekend. Music will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, featuring Ronni Kay on Saturday, Nancy Hamilton on Sunday and the Austin Trio on Monday. Admission is $15 per person, or $10 per person if you bring your own wine glass, and half-off for wine club members. Tickets will be sold on the day of the vent at the gate. All tastings will be by appointment with times assigned when you arrive. All tastings will be held in the outdoor tasting room area. Food will be for sale, cash only, by Rudy and Deb. Visit https://www.airliewinery.com/ for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Open House: Bluebird Hill Cellars. 25059 Larson Road, Monroe. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. $10-$25. Taste their award-winning current releases and enjoy their new releases: 2021 Pinot Gris, 2021 Duology White Wine Blend and the 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir. Boss Hawgs Food Cart will be onsite all weekend. Elisa Saucy will be a special guest artist on Sunday, May 29. Visit https://www.bluebirdhillcellars.wine/events/bluebird-hill-cellars-memorial-weekend-open-house-2022-05-27-15-00 for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Winery Open House: Emerson Vineyards. Emerson Vineyard, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. 12p.m.-5p.m. Emerson Vineyards will be bringing their Rosé of Pinot Noir back to the tasting room for Memorial Day Weekend only, and serving charcuterie cups. They’ll also have flowers available for sale. Enjoy the sun out on their porch with a cold glass of wine and a snack. Emerson Vineyards is open daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Starting April 1st, 2022 Heart of Willamette ValleyWineries is offering a Digital Passport to 15+ Wineries within 30 miles of Corvallis for only $40 for one passport or $75 for two . Read more about it at this link . Visit https://www.emersonvineyards.com/ for more info.
Historic Preservation Month: Van Buren Bridge Video and Guided Tour. Video: Majestic Theater, Community Room, 115 SW 2 nd St., Corvallis. 1p.m.Free. “Van Buren Bridge, A Visit From the Past.” The video presents a story about two ghosts returning to Corvallis. They both magically materialize in front of the Van Buren Bridge at the same time. Mary Oppen, a young artist, is in the process of painting the bridge when a man materializes in front of her and blocks her view of the bridge. The man is C. B. (Mac) McCullough, Oregon’s most famous bridge engineer. They begin to talk and discover that they both had lived in Corvallis when they were young and were drawn to the bridge at this time because they had heard that the bridge was going to be torn down. They had fond memories of Corvallis and the bridge and needed to see it and relive their young lives before it was gone. They take a walk across the bridge and talk about their lives. As they walk Mary talks about the history of Corvallis and Mac talks about the uniqueness of the bridge. They walk across the bridge then disappear into the sunset. Guided Tour: In front of Kinetic Bagel, 250 NW 1st St. Corvallis. 2 p.m. Free. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month for more info.
Philomath Memorial Day Block Party & Concert. 13th Street, Philomath. 11p.m.-5p.m. Join the community of Philomath for a Memorial Day recognition, block party and concert. Critically acclaimed Rose’s Pawn Shop will energize Philomath with their signature style of high-energy Americana infused with sounds of bluegrass and folk-rock. Mayor Chas Jones, Alyrica Networks, Inc., Dirt Road Brewery, and Philomath’s Frolic & Rodeo are closing down 13th Street to celebrate all that Philomath has to offer.Enjoy family-friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day Recognition will happen at 1:45 p.m., and Rose’s Pawn Shop will perform from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1009391523284518/ for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Open House: Airlie Winery. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth. 12 p.m.-5p.m. $15. Join Airlie Winery May 28-30, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for music and wine tasting to celebrate the holiday weekend. Music will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, featuring Ronni Kay on Saturday, Nancy Hamilton on Sunday and the Austin Trio on Monday. Admission is $15 per person, or $10 per person if you bring your own wine glass, and half-off for wine club members. Tickets will be sold on the day of the vent at the gate. All tastings will be by appointment with times assigned when you arrive. All tastings will be held in the outdoor tasting room area. Food will be for sale, cash only, by Rudy and Deb. Visit https://www.airliewinery.com/ for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Open House: Bluebird Hill Cellars. 25059 Larson Road, Monroe. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. $10-$25. Taste their award-winning current releases and enjoy their new releases: 2021 Pinot Gris, 2021 Duology White Wine Blend and the 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir. Boss Hawgs Food Cart will be onsite all weekend. Visit https://www.bluebirdhillcellars.wine/events/bluebird-hill-cellars-memorial-weekend-open-house-2022-05-27-15-00 for more info.
Memorial Day Weekend Winery Open House: Emerson Vineyards. Emerson Vineyard, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. 12p.m.-5p.m. Emerson Vineyards will be bringing their Rosé of Pinot Noir back to the tasting room for Memorial Day Weekend only, and serving charcuterie cups. They’ll also have flowers available for sale. Enjoy the sun out on their porch with a cold glass of wine and a snack. Emerson Vineyards is open daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit https://www.emersonvineyards.com/ for more info.
Tyee Wine Cellars’ Memorial Day Concert & Picnic. Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. 12p.m.-5p.m. $10. Join Tyee Wine Cellars on Memorial Day from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a concert featuring Space Neighbors and Cool Jones and a Memorial Day picnic. Enjoy Tyee Estate Wine, music from favorite local bands, and BBQ, desserts, and sides provided by Terra’s Tastee Treats. Enjoy acres of super spaced out dance space on Tyee’s beautiful, scenic family farm and nature preserve. Admission is $10 per person, cash at the gate on the day of the event. (Cards can be accepted but cash is preferred.) Your $10 admission ticket covers per person entry. Wine, beer and food are for sale separately.Enjoy Tyee Estate Wine, music from favorite local bands, and food provided by Terra Tastee Treats.Please observe county and public park rules. Kids are welcome, but they need supervision and a per person ticket too. You may bring a picnic, but no outside alcohol allowed and no dogs on concert day please.Visit https://www.tyeewine.com/ for more info.
Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library,645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9:30a.m.- 10a.m. Free. Join us for a 20-minute, all-ages storytime at the Corvallis Public Library’s Main Meeting Room. Short stories, songs, and rhymes will be shared. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. All participants must follow current face covering/distancing guidelines.Capacity is limited. Please submit a registration form for EACH CHILD AND GROWN-UP who will attend. Please register adults and children attending for only one storytime session per day so that we can serve as many families as possible. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-32 for register and for more info.
Art About Agriculture: The Sustainable Feast. Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The 39th annual Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition 2022: The Sustainable Feast will celebrate the region’s sustainable, diverse, and innovative food. Working closely with Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center, this year’s open call asks artists to reflect on food, including production of ingredients, preparation of food, food packaging, cooking food, sharing meals, dining, and presentation. These pieces will explore important food topics such as environmental impact, food waste reduction, nose-to-tail cooking, food ethics, local foods, food for medical needs, reduced waste food packaging solutions, plant varieties for enjoyment and disease resistance, sustainable fisheries, grassland management, food science, and nutrition among many others. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2022-sustainable-feast for more info.
Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library,645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m.- 11a.m. Free. Join us for a 20-minute, all-ages storytime at the Corvallis Public Library’s Main Meeting Room. Short stories, songs, and rhymes will be shared. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. All participants must follow current face covering/distancing guidelines.Capacity is limited. Please submit a registration form for EACH CHILD AND GROWN-UP who will attend. Please register adults and children attending for only one storytime session per day so that we can serve as many families as possible. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-49 to register and for more info.
A Journey: Hanne Niederhausen& Judith Wyss. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12p.m.-5p.m. Free. Hanne Niederhausen and Judith Wyss show artworks that span the second-half of their careers. Their artistic exploration illustrates that creativity can be enhanced by experience and that creative exploration is an important element in an artist’s life. Visit https://theartscenter.net/a-journey-niederhausen-wyss for more info.
Serena Swanson: Glitter is Not Allowed. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m.-5p.m. Free. The Corrine Woodman Gallery presents the artwork of Serena Swanson, winner of the 2021 The Arts Center Student Award. Swanson is a recent arts major graduate from Oregon State University, and pursues a lighthearted, childlike attitude towards art making in this exhibit. Learn more. The Arts Center is located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Visit https://theartscenter.net/serena-swanson-glitter-is-not-allowed for more info.
CORVALLIS YOUNG PROS – High Quality. High Quality, 1435 NW 9th St Unit 110, Corvallis. 5p.m.-7p.m. Free. Corvallis young pros meeting. Visit https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo_responsive.php?eventid=422116&org_ for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors. There are also vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, tempeh microgreen kits and more. The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly.2022 Robert M. Storm Distinguished Lecture. Cordley Hall Courtyard & Gilfillan Auditorium, Oregon State University, 2701 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. Reception 5:30 p.m., Lecture 7p.m. Free, RSVP required. The Department of Integrative Biology is excited to welcome Dr. Ellen Ketterson to OSU as the 2022 Robert M. Storm Distinguished Lecture speaker.Dr. Ketterson is a Distinguished Professor of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington and the Founding Director of the Environmental Resilience Institute. She will be delivering a lecture titled 3 Billion Missing Birds: Where Have They Gone and What Can We Do? Join the Department of Integrative Biology on the Oregon State University Campus for a pre-lecture reception and the lecture.This lecture will also be available as a livestream . Visit https://bit.ly/DocStorm2022 for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. 1st St. & Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street between Jackson Avenue and Monroe Avenue, in downtown Corvallis, Oregon. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. The Corvallis Farmers Market is following all recommended procedures for keeping customers and vendors safe through the pandemic. Customers are permitted to shop in person, or they may take advantage of the Corvallis Farmers Market’s online ordering system and pick up their order at the market. For more information or to make your order online, visit LocallyGrown.org .
Art About Agriculture: The Sustainable Feast. Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The 39th annual Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition 2022: The Sustainable Feast will celebrate the region’s sustainable, diverse, and innovative food. Working closely with Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center, this year’s open call asks artists to reflect on food, including production of ingredients, preparation of food, food packaging, cooking food, sharing meals, dining, and presentation. These pieces will explore important food topics such as environmental impact, food waste reduction, nose-to-tail cooking, food ethics, local foods, food for medical needs, reduced waste food packaging solutions, plant varieties for enjoyment and disease resistance, sustainable fisheries, grassland management, food science, and nutrition among many others. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2022-sustainable-feast for more info.
Julie Green’s The Last Supper: Final Plates. Corvallis Museum , 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Nationally renowned artist and Oregon State University art professor Julie Green (they/them) began this series of paintings on second-hand ceramic plates in the 1990s after reading about the final meals of inmates on death row in Oklahoma. Each cobalt blue-painted meal includes the date of the execution and the state where it occurred. The Corvallis Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/index.php/visit/corvallis-museum-visitor-info for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath 10:30 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit for https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-6 more info.
A Journey: Hanne Niederhausen& Judith Wyss. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12p.m.-5p.m. Free. Hanne Niederhausen and Judith Wyss show artworks that span the second-half of their careers. Their artistic exploration illustrates that creativity can be enhanced by experience and that creative exploration is an important element in an artist’s life. Visit https://theartscenter.net/a-journey-niederhausen-wyss for more info.
Serena Swanson: Glitter is Not Allowed. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m.-5p.m. Free. The Corrine Woodman Gallery presents the artwork of Serena Swanson, winner of the 2021 The Arts Center Student Award. Swanson is a recent arts major graduate from Oregon State University, and pursues a lighthearted, childlike attitude towards art making in this exhibit. Learn more. The Arts Center is located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Visit https://theartscenter.net/serena-swanson-glitter-is-not-allowed for more info.
Leadership Team. Virtually meeting. 1:30 p.m. Free.In an effort to reduce the potential risk for exposure to COVID-19, please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/leadership-team-13 for more info.
Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB). 3 p.m. Free. The Community Police Review Advisory Board (CPRAB) meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using thislink: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4994887134748930318 Community members who wish to offer public comments either via telephone or through their computer must preregister with Kristine Steeves at Kristine.Steeves@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 31.Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-cprab/page/community-police-review-advisory-board-cprab for more info.
Chamber Web Page Webinar. http://www.memberclasses.com . A few minutes prior to 5p.m. Are you maximizing your Chamber membership? Each Chamber member gets a complimentary web page with your Chamber membership. These webpages bring you up higher in internet searches & help you capture referrals – find out how! This is an online training from your personal computer, for members to make the most of their Chamber webpage.The class will take approximately 30 minutes. Following the presentation members will have an opportunity to ask questions about this program and specifics on how to use the automation.Visit https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo_responsive.php for more info.
Travel Talk: Yellowstone Storytelling Through Art and Science with Beaver Icons. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free. Experience Yellowstone National Park like you’ve never seen it. Join former National Geographic editor-in-chief Chris Johns, ’74, and OSU Ecology Professor Bill Ripple, Ph.D., ’84, along with Kate Sanders, Director of the OSUAA Group Travel Program, as they preview the speakers’ forthcoming films, as well as OSUAA Group Travel’s Yellowstone Tour with Johns. During this educational and entertaining event, you will learn about the history and ecology of this unparalleled place through the perspective of photography and research. Plus, get all your travel questions answered. Visit https://www.fororegonstate.org/get-involved/events/detail/2022/06/02/default-calendar/yellowstone-tr for more info.
Ward 5 Neighborhood Meeting with Councilor Ellis. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Councilor Charlyn Ellis will host a meeting for Ward 5 residents. This meeting will include Public Works staff, who will provide information about active transportation. Everyone is welcome to attend . Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/ward-5-neighborhood-meeting-councilor-ellis for more info.
Planning Commission. 6 p.m. Free. This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted online only. Please contact the Planning Division if you need special accommodation to be able to participate electronically.Peoplewhom wishto participate may submit comments in writing and/or speak during the online meeting using the listed methods. Community members who want to submit written comments or testimony for items listed on the agenda may email comments to planning@corvallisoregon.gov . Community members who would like to watch and participate in the meeting live on the internet may pre-register using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2563691003406962699 . A video and audio recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website within a few days of the meeting.The meeting agenda and materials are now available through the links below. Read more about the Planning Commission here. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-60 for more info.
Live Music at Common Fields: Melanie Ried. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. Join Melanie Ried and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly.Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Karl Smiley. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7p.m. Free. Karl Smiley live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
WEEKDAYS at the WHITESIDE presents: But I’m a Cheerleader. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5.But I’m a Cheerleader is a 1999 American satirical romantic teen comedy film directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Brian Wayne Peterson. Natasha Lyonne stars as Megan Bloomfield, a high school cheerleader whose parents send her to a residential in-patient conversion therapy camp to cure her lesbianism.Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/movies.html for more info.
Art About Agriculture: The Sustainable Feast. Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The 39th annual Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition 2022: The Sustainable Feast will celebrate the region’s sustainable, diverse, and innovative food. Working closely with Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center, this year’s open call asks artists to reflect on food, including production of ingredients, preparation of food, food packaging, cooking food, sharing meals, dining, and presentation. These pieces will explore important food topics such as environmental impact, food waste reduction, nose-to-tail cooking, food ethics, local foods, food for medical needs, reduced waste food packaging solutions, plant varieties for enjoyment and disease resistance, sustainable fisheries, grassland management, food science, and nutrition among many others. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2022-sustainable-feast for more info.
Julie Green’s The Last Supper: Final Plates. Corvallis Museum , 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Nationally renowned artist and Oregon State University art professor Julie Green (they/them) began this series of paintings on second-hand ceramic plates in the 1990s after reading about the final meals of inmates on death row in Oklahoma. Each cobalt blue-painted meal includes the date of the execution and the state where it occurred. The Corvallis Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/index.php/visit/corvallis-museum-visitor-info for more info.
Outdoor Storytime . Central Park, 650 NW. Monroe Ave. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Free. Join Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for a family story time in Central Park, weather permitting, every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July and August*! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-8 for more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Community Library,645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Free.Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-monroe-community-library-5 for more info.
A Journey: Hanne Niederhausen& Judith Wyss. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12p.m.-5p.m. Free. Hanne Niederhausen and Judith Wyss show artworks that span the second-half of their careers. Their artistic exploration illustrates that creativity can be enhanced by experience and that creative exploration is an important element in an artist’s life. Visit https://theartscenter.net/a-journey-niederhausen-wyss for more info.
Serena Swanson: Glitter is Not Allowed. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m.-5p.m. Free. The Corrine Woodman Gallery presents the artwork of Serena Swanson, winner of the 2021 The Arts Center Student Award. Swanson is a recent arts major graduate from Oregon State University, and pursues a lighthearted, childlike attitude towards art making in this exhibit. Learn more. The Arts Center is located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Visit https://theartscenter.net/serena-swanson-glitter-is-not-allowed for more info.
2022 Robert M. Storm Distinguished Lecture. Cordley Hall Courtyard & Gilfillan Auditorium, Oregon State University, 2701 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. Reception 5:30 p.m., Lecture 7 p.m. Free, RSVP required. The Department of Integrative Biology is excited to welcome Dr. Ellen Ketterson to OSU as the 2022 Robert M. Storm Distinguished Lecture speaker. Dr. Ketterson is a Distinguished Professor of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington and the Founding Director of the Environmental Resilience Institute. She will be delivering a lecture titled 3 Billion Missing Birds: Where Have They Gone and What Can We Do? Join the Department of Integrative Biology on the Oregon State University Campus for a pre-lecture reception and the lecture. This lecture will also be available as a livestream . Visit https://ib.oregonstate.edu/Robert-M-Storm-Lecture-Series for more info.
Live Music at Common Fields: Melanie Ried. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. Join Melanie Ried and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly.Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Art About Agriculture: The Sustainable Feast. Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The 39th annual Art About Agriculture Competition and Touring Exhibition 2022: The Sustainable Feast will celebrate the region’s sustainable, diverse, and innovative food. Working closely with Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center, this year’s open call asks artists to reflect on food, including production of ingredients, preparation of food, food packaging, cooking food, sharing meals, dining, and presentation. These pieces will explore important food topics such as environmental impact, food waste reduction, nose-to-tail cooking, food ethics, local foods, food for medical needs, reduced waste food packaging solutions, plant varieties for enjoyment and disease resistance, sustainable fisheries, grassland management, food science, and nutrition among many others. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2022-sustainable-feast for more info.
Julie Green’s The Last Supper: Final Plates. Corvallis Museum , 411 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Free. Nationally renowned artist and Oregon State University art professor Julie Green (they/them) began this series of paintings on second-hand ceramic plates in the 1990s after reading about the final meals of inmates on death row in Oklahoma. Each cobalt blue-painted meal includes the date of the execution and the state where it occurred. The Corvallis Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/index.php/visit/corvallis-museum-visitor-info for more info
A Journey: Hanne Niederhausen& Judith Wyss. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12p.m.-5p.m. Free. Hanne Niederhausen and Judith Wyss show artworks that span the second-half of their careers. Their artistic exploration illustrates that creativity can be enhanced by experience and that creative exploration is an important element in an artist’s life. Visit https://theartscenter.net/a-journey-niederhausen-wyss for more info.
C3 Movie Matinee – Torch Song Trilogy. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free. Join our film appreciation group and enjoy free movie matinees! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-movie-matinee-torch-song-trilogy for more info.
Serena Swanson: Glitter is Not Allowed. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m.-5p.m. Free. The Corrine Woodman Gallery presents the artwork of Serena Swanson, winner of the 2021 The Arts Center Student Award. Swanson is a recent arts major graduate from Oregon State University, and pursues a lighthearted, childlike attitude towards art making in this exhibit. Learn more. The Arts Center is located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Visit https://theartscenter.net/serena-swanson-glitter-is-not-allowed for more info.
Altrusa Annual Jewelry Sale 2022. First United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4p.m.- 7p.m. Free.Shop the annual Altrusa Corvallis Jewelry Sale Fundraiser and help support Altrusa Corvallis’ service projects. Browse preloved jewelry for sale at great prices, from costume to fine jewelry. The sale will run June 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, in Wesley Hall. Visit https://districttwelve.altrusa.org/corvallis/ for more info.
Library After Hours for Adults: Game Night. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:15 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. Free. After hours at the library play a wide variety of board games, video games, and lawn games (indoors!). Get crafty and make a personalized game piece or a playing card magnet. For adults ages 18 and older. Refreshments will be provided. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/library-after-hours-adults-game-night for more info.
Jeanne Gregg Band. Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 7p.m. Free. Jeanne Gregg Band live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
Stand Up Comedy. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Free.Join Common Fields on the first Friday of every month for a Stand Up Comedy night. Soul of Wit brings together some amazing comedians for these nights.Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Dam Proud: Dam Right Drag Night’s Pride Extravaganza. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. Corvallis . 9p.m. $ 15.We’re coming out of Queerantine, babez! Join Dam Right Drag Night for their third Pride Month show at the Majestic. Watch and celebrate drag and other performance art by artists from throughout the Willamette Valley! Venue will be located in the Starker Auditorium. Seating will bein-Person Assigned. Content is labeled as being PG-13.Run Time is expected to be 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.Masks are required for audience. Tickets for Friday and Saturday’s performance can be purchased on https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=138947 . Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1145798462820866/ for more info.