FRIDAY, JULY 16

THEATER

"Bat Boy, the Musical," 8 p.m., Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Albany Civic Theater presents this musical about the strange adventures of Bat Boy, a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered living deep in a West Virginia mine. Suitable for teens and older. Admission: $10 general, $8 for age 18 and younger or 60 and older. Tickets available at Sid Stevens Jewelers, Rice's Pharmacy and at the ACT box office 45 minutes before curtain.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

OSU Summer Choir, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. OSU Summer Choir, directed by Dr. Steven Zielke and the advanced choral conducting class, will perform. Free. Information: Colleen Dick, 758-3429.

POPULAR MUSIC

Open jam, 7 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Information: 503-623-0874.

Pink Martini, 7 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater. Pink Martini appears with guests Latin Expression Salsa Orchestra and The Lions of Batucada. The Cuthbert is an outdoor venue. Admission: $12 for 18 and under, $20 adults. Hult Center box office.

Alexis,7:30 p.m., Main Stage, Oregon State University Lower Campus Field, Corvallis. Alexis, a local teen country/pop singer, opens the da Vinci Days Festival.

Cyndi Lauper, 7:30 p.m., Silva Concert Hall. On her latest CD, Lauper takes a trip into the area of classic songs from the songbooks of Bacharach/David, Etta James and Smokey Robinson. Admission: $24 to $42. Hult Center box office.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Roaring River Inn, 38726 N. Main St., Scio. Karaoke hosted by "Sqwig-E." Age-21-and-older. Free.

Laura Love, 9 p.m., Main Stage, Oregon State University Lower Campus Field, Corvallis. Love, known for her genre shattering meldings of different styles, headlines the da Vinci Days opening night festivities.

DANCING

Friday night dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Dance to popular music with live band. Admission: $3. Information: 754-3644.

MISCELLANEOUS

Wine Tasting, 4 to 6 p.m., First Alternative Co-op, 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Free tasting of wines from Belle Vallee. Music by The Singing Nettles. Information: 753-3115.

KIDS

Annual Children's Parade, 7:15 p.m., staging at the corner of 11th St. and Monroe Ave., Corvallis. No motor drive vehicles or live animals are allowed. Parade runs to the Benton County Courthouse where participants will receive a popsicle and a ribbon. Information: Corvallis Parks and Recreation, 766-6918.

FILM

Summer Film Series: "On the Waterfront," 7 p.m. 103 Owen Hall, Oregon State University. OSU film Instructor Jon Lewis presents a series of films, "The Hollywood Blacklist," that were affected by the Communist witch hunts of 1947-59. Marlon Brando gave one of his most famous performances as a longshoreman fighting corruption on the docks. Director Elia Kazan was one of many in Hollywood who gave the McCarthy camp what it wanted; he was a namer of names. Free.

SATURDAY, JULY 17

THEATER

"Bat Boy, the Musical," 8 p.m., Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Suitable for teens and older. Admission: $10 general, $8 for age 18 and younger or 60 and older. Tickets available at Sid Stevens Jewelers, Rice's Pharmacy and the ACT box office 45 minutes before curtain.

POPULAR MUSIC

Three Thirty-Eight & an Eye, 1 p.m. Book Bin, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Humorous. Free. Information: 752-2890.

"Under the Rooftop Jazz," 6:15 and 7 p.m., dinner and show, Saturday, July 17, Flinn's Living History Theater, 222 First Ave. W., Albany. Acoustic guitar and vocal trio Triple Play performs for Flinn's dinner and dance. Dinner and show seating is at 6:15 p.m. and costs $27.50 (reservations required); show only seating is at 7 p.m. and costs $10 (reservations recommended). Information: 928-5008 or e-mail flinns3333@aol.com.

Gospel jam, 7:30 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Information: 503-623-0874 or 503-623-6542.

Hogwashers, 8 to 10 p.m., Intaba's, 1115 South Third St., Corvallis. Appalachian mountain music featuring Tony Wright on fiddle and John Meade on banjo. $5 cover requested for the band. Dinner reservations: 754-6958.

Caught In The Act, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Murphy's Restaurant, 2740 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. The Band plays music ranging from Eric Clapton and Taj Mahal, to Robin Ford and James Brown. Admission: $5.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Roaring River Inn, 38726 N. Main St., Scio. Karaoke hosted by "Sqwig-E." Age-21-and-older. Free.

DANCING

Singles dance, 7 p.m. to midnight, Cascade Middle School, 1525 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. Eugene Singles Ministry sponsors a dance. Admission: $6 per person. Information: 541-463-9425 or 503-232-0658 or eugnsingles

mnsty@netscape.net.

MISCELLANEOUS

Covered Bridge Tour, all day, Scio and surrounding areas. Scio hosts a day-long tour of five covered bridges. Pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 38952 Highway 226. Maps available in Scio. Tour loop is 42 miles. Allow two-hours for tour. Map available online at www.sciooregon.com/events/bridgestourday.htm. For more information or directions, call 503-394-2021.

Albany Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Water Ave. between Broadalbin and Ferry streets. Locally grown nursery plants, flowers, produce, herbs and specialty foods. Music: Keith Cantrell, classic rock & pop, children's songs, blues, folk & gospel, 9:30 a.m. Linn County's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will distribute coupons to eligible families and again will be joined by Janice Gregg of OSU Extension. Information: 752-1510 or on the Web at locallygrown.org.

Corvallis Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue. Park north of Van Buren Avenue on First and walk under the bridge on the multi-modal path. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood and baked goods. The market will operate as usual during da Vinci Days. Music: Salt Creek, traditional and contemporary bluegrass, 9:30 a.m. Information: 752-1510 or www.locallygrown.org.

Emerald Empire Hempfest, 10 a.m. to evening, Bittersweet Campground, 52745 McKenzie Highway 126, milepost 43, Blue River. Events planned include music, speakers, educational booths and vendors selling products made from hemp. Free admission, nominal fee for parking and camping.

Eugene Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eighth and Oak streets, downtown Eugene. Crafts, food and live entertainment. Rain or shine. Free.

Art reception and show: "Paintings in the Garden," 2 to 8 p.m., 3820 N.W. Estaview Place, Corvallis. Corvallis artist Anita Cook and Portland artist Patty O'Meara will be on hand for an exhibition and sale hosted by Patrick and Sharon McKinley. Information: 753-4447.

FAMILY

Nature walk: Starker Forests Tour, 7 a.m. to noon, Meet at Philomath Chamber of Commerce caboose on Highway 20/34 to carpool to site. Dick Powell leads a tour of the Starker forest and explains forest managment. Sponsored by Marys Peak Natural Resource Interpretive Center. Free.

KIDS

Story time with art, 10:30 a.m., Albany Public Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E., Albany. Information: Scott Keeney, 917-7591.

SUNDAY, JULY 18

THEATER

"Bat Boy, the Musical," 2:30 p.m., Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Suitable for teens and older. Admission: $10 general, $8 for age 18 and younger or 60 and older. Tickets available at Sid Stevens Jewelers, Rice's Pharmacy and the ACT box office 45 minutes before curtain.

POPULAR MUSIC

Jam session, 3 to 6 p.m., Dixie Creek Saloon, 32994 Highway 99E, Tangent.

Duke Ellington Orchestra, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 18, Oregon Garden. The Duke Ellington Orchestra, led by his grandson, Paul, plays an assortment of jazz. Admission: $18. TicketsWest.

Blues jam, 8 p.m. to midnight, Teri's Town Tavern, 679 Main St., Lebanon. A weekly jam session with Michael Riley and the Summit Underground. Information: 259-2906.

DANCING

Senior dance, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crabtree Community Hall, 500 Crabtree Drive, Crabtree. A potluck social gathering followed by dancing to live popular music. Admission: $2.50. Information: Wallace Mattson, 928-5320.

Square dance plus review/workshop, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler, Corvallis. Casual dress. Workshop lead by Jim Voll. Admission: $3.50. Information: Betty Bond, 754-0012.

International Folkdancing, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis. International folkdancing. Beginning dances early; advanced dances later. Teaching and requests. No partner needed. Admission: $2.50. Information: Dana Poling, 753-7638.

MISCELLANEOUS

Emerald Empire Hempfest, 10 a.m. to evening, Bittersweet Campground, 52745 McKenzie Highway 126, milepost 43, Blue River. Events planned include music, speakers, educational booths and vendors selling products made from hemp. Free admission, nominal fee for parking and camping.

Kings Valley Farmers' Market, 1 to 4 p.m., Kings Valley Community Center, Highway 223 and Maxfield Creek Road, Kings Valley. Featuring locally grown produce, plants, crafts, artwork, flowers, honey, baked goods and live music in an historic setting. Information: 929-2987.

MONDAY, JULY 19

POPULAR MUSIC

Mondays at Monteith: Albany Swing Band, 7 p.m., Monteith Riverpark, Albany. A series of lawn seating concerts. Food booths open at 5:30 p.m. A great variety of big band swing and jazz from some of our area's finest musicians. Free.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., First Round Bar and Grill, 129 W. First St., Albany. Karaoke with DJ Maestro. Age 21 and older. Free.

TUESDAY, JULY 20

POPULAR MUSIC

"To Your Health": Everything's Jake, 6 p.m., Ralston Park, Lebanon. A weekly summer concert of food and music in an outdoor, blanket seating setting. This sextet uses the power of swing music to take the audience back to a hot time when big bands were big and the dance moves of the jitterbug were sweeping the nation. Free.

Corvallis Community Band, 8 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, Eighth St. and Madison Ave., Corvallis. This week: "Great Disney Animated Movies," featuring "Aladdin," "Lion King" and others. Guest vocalists: Gale Hazel and Paul Pritchard. Drop-in performers with at least high school experience welcome. Rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. performance. Lawn seating. Bring blankets or chairs. Information: Sue Borden, 752-6036 or at c-cband.org.

Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., First Round Bar and Grill, 129 W. First St., Albany. Karaoke with DJ Maestro. Age 21 and older. Free.

MISCELLANEOUS

Chautauqua: "Burning Forests: Humans and Fire in the Pacific Northwest," 12:15 to 1 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. William Robbins, Oregon State University emeritus distinguished professor of history, places fire in its historical context and shows how political and economic interests shaped forestry and public policy. Free.

Corvallis Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis. Men from the Linn-Benton area are invited to visit this singing group. No cost or obligation. Information: Ralph Gazeley, 738-0581.

Old-time acoustic jam, 7 to 10 p.m., 221 N.W. 31st St., Corvallis. A get-together for string instrument players to play old-fashioned music. Everybody welcome. Information: Bob Puckette, 757-1653.

KIDS

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

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate, Philomath. A weekly story time, open to all ages. Information: Maggie Wetmore, 929-3016.

Story time, 7 to 7:30 p.m., Albany Public Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E., Albany. Children of all ages are welcome. No sign-ups required. Information: Scott Keeney, 917-7591.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

POPULAR MUSIC

Celtic Folk Series: Motherlode, noon to 1 p.m., Memorial Union Lounge, Oregon State University. A free weekly noontime brown bag concert featuring a different Celtic or folk act each week. Motherlode, a dynamic group of four women, write much of their own material, encompassing love songs, political satire, traditional ballads, and songs addressing contemporary issues while emphasizing positive solutions. Due to a blood drive, the concert takes place this week inside Memorial Union. Information: 737-8307.

Jefferson Jammers, 6 to 10 p.m., Morningstar Grange, Morningstar Road, one-half mile north of Old Salem Road, Millersburg. A country music jam; all musicians welcome.

DANCING

Albany senior dance, 1:30 p.m., Albany Eagles, 127 Broadalbin N.W. Non-Eagles, singles and all ages welcome; live music and refreshments. Admission: $3. Information: Marge Carter, 928-3252.

Line dance class, 7 to 10 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Lessons 7 to 8 p.m., open dancing 8 to 10. All are welcome. Cost: $3 per person. Information: Connie Shell, 752-3123, steppinoutcs@comcast.net.

Argentine tango classes, 7:15 p.m. beginners, 8:15 p.m. intermediate. Corvallis Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Classes take place in the Arts Center basement off west side parking lot. No partner needed. Drop-ins welcome. No pre-registration. Cost: $5 per person, (either or both classes). Information: peter@beaverlog.com or 754-7364.

Belly dance performance, 8 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. A weekly show of four to 10 dancers. Free. Information: Agena, 541-401-0647.

MISCELLANEOUS

Corvallis Farmers' Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St. Locally grown nursery plants, flowers, produce, herbs and specialty foods. Music: Eric Nicholson, singer songwriter, 9:30 a.m. Information: 752-1510 or on the Web at locallygrown.org.

Over the Precipice: Mind Whacking Trivia with Jake and Hans, 8 p.m., Fox & Firkin, 202 S.W. First St., Corvallis. Questions, comedy, prizes. Free. Information: 753-8533.

FAMILY

Campfire Talk: "The Night Sky," 8 to 10 p.m., Meet at Philomath Chamber of Commerce caboose on Highway 20/34, follow directional signs to site. Steve McGettigan discusses the objects to be found in the night sky. View the stars, planets and new moon from nine telescopes. Music and a campfire/marshmallow roast will follow. Bring chairs/blanket. No pets. Sponsored by Marys Peak Natural Resourcee Interpretive Center. There will be a follow up nature walk at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 24 in the Marys Peak parking lot. Meet at the Philomath caboose to carpool to site.

KIDS

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Albany Public Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E., Albany.

THURSDAY, JULY 22

THEATER

"Bat Boy, the Musical," 8 p.m., Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Suitable for teens and older. Admission: $10 general, $8 for age 18 and younger or 60 and older. Tickets available at Sid Stevens Jewelers, Rice's Pharmacy and the ACT box office 45 minutes before curtain.

POPULAR MUSIC

The Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m., Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. The devil went down to Georgia... but Daniels is in Albany for the county fair. Free with fair admission, or $15 for reserved seating.

DANCING

Sister Cities dance with Hilltop Big Band, 8 to 11 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. The Hilltop Big Band plays swing in a fund-raiser dance for Corvallis Sister Cities Association Youth Exchange. Open to all ages. Dance begins with a dance lesson by Trina Siebert. Meet the Corvallis and Uzhgorod students who were in Uzhgorod this summer and are in Corvallis now. Admission: $5 per person. Information: Davienne Jacobson, 752-5951.

KIDS

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m., Albany Public Library, 1390 Waverly Drive S.E., Albany.

FRIDAY, JULY 23

THEATER

"Bat Boy, the Musical," 8 p.m., Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. W., Albany. Suitable for teens and older. Admission: $10 general, $8 for age 18 and younger or 60 and older. Tickets available at Sid Stevens Jewelers, Rice's Pharmacy and the ACT box office 45 minutes before curtain.

POPULAR MUSIC

Open jam, 7 p.m., Guthrie Park Community Center, 4320 Kings Valley Highway, Dallas. Information: 503-623-0874.

Loverboy, 8 p.m., Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Known for hits such as "Workin' for the Weekend" and "Turn Me Loose," Loverboy plays 1980s rock for the Linn County Fair. Free with fair admission, or $15 for reserved seating.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Roaring River Inn, 38726 N. Main St., Scio. Karaoke hosted by "Sqwig-E." Age-21-and-older. Free.

DANCING

Friday night dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Dance to popular music with live band. Admission: $3. Information: 754-3644.

MISCELLANEOUS

Wine Tasting, 4 to 6 p.m., First Alternative Co-op, 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Free tasting of wines from Harris Bridge. Music by Mike Lamsom-Hall of White Mountain. Information: 753-3115.

Friday Nite Life, 7 to 10 p.m., The Venetian Theater Mezzanine, 241 First Ave. W., Albany. Coffee house, music, games and special events. Free. Sponsored by Plainview Mennonite Church. Information: Gene Hiebert, 791-1091.

FILM

Summer Film Series: "The Big Knife," 7 p.m. 103 Owen Hall, Oregon State University. OSU film Instructor Jon Lewis presents a series of films, "The Hollywood Blacklist," that were affected by the Communist witch hunts of 1947-59. Free.