FRIDAY, JULY 3

ON STAGE

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 8 p.m., runs through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland. Admission: $30. Information: 488-8349 or www.oregoncabaret.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

2009 Oregon Bach Festival: Christmas Oratorio Part III, 4:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. One in a series of lecture-concerts. Admission: $22 for adults, $17 for children and seniors. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir 25th Anniversary Season Finale, 7 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. There will be 150 HVCC singers participating. Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Tickets available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, or at the LaSells Stewart Center box office. Information: www.hvcchoir.com.

POPULAR MUSIC

2009 Waterfront Blues Festival, through July 5, Tom McCall Waterfront, Downtown Portland. Weekend’s performers include Etta James, Robben Ford, Lukas Nelson, Johnny Winter, Kevin Gordon, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and more. Foods and funds raised at the event benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Admission: $40 for four-day general admission pass; $65 for Blues Buddy Pass, which includes early access to place your blanket before the main gate opens and admission to two Wildhorse Super Jams at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom on July 3 and 4; $250 for Blues Benefactor Pass, which includes all of the above plus a parking pass, festival poster and T-shirt, food and beer coupons, access to central viewing area, complimentary Sunday brunch, and discount for a massage. Information: 503-419-4170 or www.waterfrontbluesfest.com.

Albany Summer Fest, 5 to 10 p.m., Timber Linn Park, Albany, Information: www.albanytimbercarnival.com or 926-2121.

Red, White and Blue Festival, 5 to 10:30 p.m., Riverfront Commemorative Park, Corvallis. Music by Caught in the Act from 5 to 7 p.m., and the Ty Curtis Band from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Information: www.downtowncorvallis.com or 754-6624.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

To Garden Is Fun, 9 a.m. every Friday, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany. Information: splow@proaxis.com.

Timberview Care Center Community Barbeque and Open House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Timberview Care Center, 1023 S.W. Sixth Ave., Albany. See the changes made to the building and celebrate the Fourth of July. Meet some new staff members, eat good food, and more. Information: 926-8664.

EOFF Electric Supply Fourth of July Celebration, 4 to 11 p.m., runs through July 5, Riverfront Park, downtown Salem. Fireworks display on the third and fourth of July. Family-friendly entertainment, live music, food and beverage booths, antique car show, and carnival. Admission: $3. Information: 503-510-8989.

Wine tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday, First Alternative Co-op South Store, 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Light appetizers served. Information: 753-3115.

Fireworks Display, immediately following the Corvallis Knights baseball game that will begin at 7:05 p.m. at Goss Staidum, Oregon State University. Free admission for the first 150 children that bring in two cans of food for Linn Benton Food Share. Fireworks are sponsored by OSU Federal Credit Union. Information: www.corvallisknights.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

ON STAGE

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 8 p.m., runs through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland. Admission: $30. Information: 488-8349 or www.oregoncabaret.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:30 p.m., Washburne Park, 20th and Agate Streets, Eugene. Conducted by Dr. Tim Paul. Bring chairs or blankets, picnics welcome. Information: 485-5772.

POPULAR MUSIC

2009 Waterfront Blues Festival, runs through July 5, Tom McCall Waterfront, Downtown Portland. Performers include Etta James, Robben Ford, Lukas Nelson, Johnny Winter, Kevin Gordon, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and more. Foods and funds raised at the event benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Admission: $40 for four-day general admission pass; $65 for Blues Buddy Pass, which includes early access to place your blanket before the main gate opens and admission to two Wildhorse Super Jams at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom on July 3 and 4; $250 for Blues Benefactor Pass, which includes all of the above plus a parking pass, festival poster and T-shirt, food and beer coupons, access to central viewing area, complimentary Sunday brunch, and discount for a massage. Information: 503-419-4170 or www.waterfrontbluesfest.com.

Red, White and Blue Festival, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Riverfront Commemorative Park, Corvallis. Music by Wild Hog Gumbo from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Speed Limit & The Violations from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., The Terry Robb Band from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin’ Daddies from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Information: www.downtowncorvallis.com or 754-6624.

Jan Burgett, 1 p.m., The Book Bin, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Information: 752-0040.

EOFF Electric Supply Fourth of July Celebration, 4 to 11 p.m., runs through July 5, Riverfront Park, downtown Salem. Fireworks display on the third and fourth of July. Family-friendly entertainment, live music, food and beverage booths, antique car show, and carnival. Admission: $3. Information: 503-510-8989.

Sugardirt, 8:30 p.m., Timberlinn Park, 900 Price Road S.E., Albany. Information: 738-7625.

FAMILY

Story time, 11 a.m., Borders, 777 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Information: 738-0580.

Family karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m., Pizza King, Albany.

MISCELLANEOUS

Buy Local Breakfast, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Enjoy food, friends and fun while getting to know your local businesses. Cost: $6 for adults, $4 for those 12 and under. Information: 753-3115.

Albany Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street, Albany. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Free ice cream berry sundae samples starting at 10 a.m., while supplies last. Kids’ activity with Allie and Ben. Music TBA starts at 9:30 a.m. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Corvallis Artisans Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Featuring the works of local artists, food and more. Information: 602-6215.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., moved for July 4 only to the Wednesday farmers’ market site at Second Street and B Avenue on the south downtown riverfront. The Saturday market returns to its normal location for July 11. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Music by Riverletts, folk, starting at 9:30 a.m. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Lincoln City Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 2168 N.E. Oar Place, Lincoln City. Information: www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org.

7th Annual Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nye Beach Turnaround, Newport. This year’s theme is pets, so there will be a pet parade as well as live music, food, horse rides, and more. Information: 270-2234.

13th Annual Philomath Classic Car Show & Cruise, 10 a.m., Philomath City Park, 23rd and Applegate for the show, 19th to 12th Streets on Main Street for the cruise. Registration for cars 1979 and older is from 7 to 10 a.m. Cruise begins at 4 p.m. Food vendors, classic music, drawings, and beautiful vehicles. Information: www.philomathclassic.com or 929-2454.

Eugene Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eighth and Oak Streets, Eugene. Local crafts, food, music and more. Information: www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org.

Fabulous Fantastic Anyone Can Join Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m., Eighth Street between Monroe and Madison Avenues, Corvallis. Motorized vechicals meet up on Eighth Street between Madison and Jefferson avenues. National Anthem will be sung at 10:30 a.m. to start the parade. Parade begins east on Monroe Avenue to First Street, south on Frist Street to Washington Avenue, west on Washington Avenue to Second Street, and south on Second Street to the end at the skate park. Information: 754-7794

Wine tasting, 1 to 4:30 p.m., every Saturday, Rice’s Pharmacy, 910 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Information: 752-7760.

34th Annual Independence Day Aerial Fireworks Display, 10:10 p.m., downtown Corvallis. The Corvallis Jaycees are making preparations for the display, and will follow the final musical act at the Downtown Corvallis Association’s Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival. This display will stage near OSU’s crew docks. Best viewing is along First St. To raise funds for this display, the Jaycees formerly sold fireworks at stands located throughout the community. But, due to increased insurance costs, more businesses selling fireworks and a decline in members, the Jaycees will not sponsor a fireworks booth this year. Without the help of local businesses and citizens, like you, the Corvallis Jaycees are unable to raise adequate funds to make up the difference to cover cost of the Independence Day display. Information: 990-2941.

SUNDAY, JULY 5

ON STAGE

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 4 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. A theatrical staging, danced by the Eugene Ballet Company and narrated by actors of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Admission: $15-$29. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 1 p.m., runs through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland. Admission: $25. Information: 488-8349 or www.oregoncabaret.com.

POPULAR MUSIC

2009 Waterfront Blues Festival, last day, Tom McCall Waterfront, Downtown Portland. Performers include Etta James, Robben Ford, Lukas Nelson, Johnny Winter, Kevin Gordon, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and more. Foods and funds raised at the event benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Admission: $40 for four-day general admission pass; $65 for Blues Buddy Pass, which includes early access to place your blanket before the main gate opens and admission to two Wildhorse Super Jams at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom on July 3 and 4; $250 for Blues Benefactor Pass, which includes all of the above plus a parking pass, festival poster and T-shirt, food and beer coupons, access to central viewing area, complimentary Sunday brunch, and discount for a massage. Information: 503-419-4170 or www.waterfrontbluesfest.com.

Lawrence Gallery Artists Reception, 2 p.m., Lawrence Gallery, 19700 S.W. Highway 18, Sheridan. Information: 503-843-3633.

EOFF Electric Supply Fourth of July Celebration, 4 to 11 p.m., last day, Riverfront Park, downtown Salem. Fireworks display on the third and fourth of July. Family-friendly entertainment, live music, food and beverage booths, antique car show, and carnival. Admission: $3. Information: 503-510-8989.

Strings of Time, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. Information: 745-5016. Information: www.stringsoftime.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

Willamette Poker Tour, 5 and 8 p.m., Starlite Sports Bar, Lebanon.

MONDAY, JULY 6

CLASSICAL MUSIC

2009 Oregon Bach Festival: Christmas Oratorio Part IV, 4:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. One in a series of lecture-concerts. Admission: $22 for adults, $17 for children and seniors. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

Chamber Series: At Home with the Mendelssohns, 7:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. The Oregon Bach Festival reprises the approach to last year’s performance with the re-creation of a musical soiree in the Mendelssohns’ Berlin home. Admission: $29-$45. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Acoustic folk jam, 7 p.m., Block 15, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis.

Corvallis Community Choir, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Newcomers welcome. No audition. Shayne Flock is the director, and Shauna Tominey is the accompanist. Cost: $50 for 12-week term. Information: 753-7660 or j.converse@comcast.net.

FAMILY

Chess With Pizza, 6 to 8 p.m., first Monday of the month, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Information: 791-0015.

Evening story time, 7 p.m. Mondays, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Information: 791-0015.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

DANCE

Salsa dance, 7 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Information: www.latinxnight.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m., Starlite Tavern, Lebanon.

TUESDAY, JULY 7

CLASSICAL MUSIC

2009 Oregon Bach Festival: Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy, 7:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. The 85 singers will perform Shakespeare sonnets, Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42, and more. Admission: $15-$29. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Corvallis Community Band, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, across from the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. “Happy Birthday USA!” Band musicians with at least high school performance ability are welcome to join the band. Lawn seating, so bring blankets or chairs. Information: 752-6036.

FAMILY

Toddler story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial St., Monroe.

Story time and puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W., Albany.

Bedtime story time, 7 to 8 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.

DANCE

Salsa dance, 8 to 10 p.m., Women’s Building Room 112, Oregon State University. Information: osucasineros@lists.oregonstate.edu.

MISCELLANEOUS

Girls Night Out!, Knit Night, 4 to 6 p.m., Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Free appetizers. Information: 758-9095.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

ON STAGE

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 8 p.m., runs through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland. Admission: $28. Information: 488-8349 or www.oregoncabaret.com.

POPULAR MUSIC

The Maharimbas, noon, outside the OSU Bookstore, Oregon State University. Information: oregonstate.edu/~thiesr/OSUnoonConcerts.html.

Jefferson Jammers, 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday, Morningstar Grange, Morningstar Road, Millersburg. Classic rock and country. Information: 327-9882.

DANCE

Albany senior dance, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St., Albany. Admission: $3.

Line dance class, 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St. Admission: $3. Information: 752-3123 or steppinoutcs@comcast.com.

Argentine tango class, 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Cost: $5. Information: 231-7330 or peter@gysegem.com.

Belly dance, 8 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis.

FAMILY

Infant story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Information: 917-7591.

MISCELLANEOUS

Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 3 to 7 p.m., Second Street and B Avenue on the south downtown riverfront near the skateboard park, Corvallis. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Master Gardeners answer questions. OSU KidSpirit offers kids’ activities. DaVinci days promotes the upcoming festival. Music by Oldfield Road starts at 3:30 p.m. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Wine tasting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Admission: Free for wine club members, others $5. Information: 738-9463.

Dog obedience class, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Guerber Hall, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Information: 752-9078.

Corvallis Ravellers Knit Night, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, The Vibe, 134 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Anyone who knits or crochets, regardless of skill, is welcome. Information: 752-9475.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m., Bogey’s Bar & Grill, Albany.

Wine tasting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Cost: $10. Information: 758-9095.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

ON STAGE

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 8 p.m., runs through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland. Admission: $28. Information: 488-8349 or www.oregoncabaret.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

2009 Oregon Bach Festival: Sandstrom Messiah, 7:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. OBF soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Admission: $15-$58. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

FAMILY

Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6793.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Information: 917-7591.

MISCELLANEOUS

Lebanon Downtown Farmers’ Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, West Ash and Main Streets, downtown Lebanon. Locally grown produce, flowers, plants, eggs, cheese, baked goods, and more. Information: 258-4074.

Wine tasting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Artist reception for photographer James Schupp. Admission: Free for wine club members, others $5. Information: 738-9463.

Cowboy Church, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Guerber Hall, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Information: 753-2574.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

ON STAGE

“Comic Potential,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Aug. 1, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave., Salem. Admission: $18. Information: 503-485-4300 or www.pentacletheatre.org.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 8 p.m., runs through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland. Admission: $30. Information: 488-8349 or www.oregoncabaret.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

2009 Oregon Bach Festival: Christmas Oratorio Part VI, 4:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. One in a series of lecture-concerts. Admission: $22 for adults, $17 for children and seniors. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

2009 Oregon Bach Festival: Classical Savion, 7:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $15-$58. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

DANCE

Friday night dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., first three Fridays of the month, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Taylor Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $4. Information: 766-6959.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Oregon Country Fair, runs through July 12, 13 miles west of Eugene, Veneta. There will be 17 stages for entertainment, 80 food booths and hundreds of craft booths. David Jacobs-Strain will play at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $18 for Friday and Sunday, $21 for Saturday in advance, $21 Friday and Sunday, $26 for Saturday the days of the event. Parking fee is $7 in advance and $8 the day of the event. Tickets available at TicketsWest locations. Information: www.oregoncountryfair.org.

To Garden Is Fun, 9 a.m. every Friday, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany. Information: splow@proaxis.com.

Bead Faire, noon to 7 p.m., runs through July 12, Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. All kinds of beads, including Czech, glass, lampwork, silver, gemstones, and more. More than 80 manufacturers, wholesalers, and importers. Admission: $5 for the weekend. Information: 503-252-8300 or www.gemfaire.com.

Wine tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday, First Alternative Co-op South Store, 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Light appetizers served. Information: 753-3115.