Calendar

Welcome to AVA’s monthly calendar of events. Take a peek and plan your stay-cation or your next visit to our region. The city’s most notable annual events include historic home tours, outdoor summer concerts and movies under the stars, and the Northwest Art and Air Festival.

*Note for event organizers: If you’d like to have your event listed on the AVA calendar, head over to our contact page and submit your event to us.

Jan
26
Fri
Oregon MidWinter Festival @ Linn County Expo Center
Jan 26 – Jan 28 all-day
Oregon MidWinter Festival @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

“Mask”uerading in 2024
Oregon MidWinter Squaredance Festival
Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR
January 26-28, 2024

For more information visit: http://midwinterfestival.org/

Dance, shop and visit with other dancers. Featured callers this week-end are Jet Roberts and Scott Bennett. Our round dance cuers are Rey and Sherry Garza. Our clogging instructor is Missy Shinoski.

Delfino Fine Wines Winter Wonderland Soirée @ Delfino Fine Wines
Jan 26 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Delfino Fine Wines Winter Wonderland Soirée @ Delfino Fine Wines | Albany | Oregon | United States

Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza

Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?

This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.

Pop Music Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pop Music Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Pop Music Skate
7pm-9pm
$10

* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.

** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)

Albany Civic Theater presents: The Great Gatsby @ Albany Civic Theater
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: The Great Gatsby @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Great Gatsby
by Maeve Z O’Connor
Adapted from the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Directed by: Loriann Schmidt
Performances: Jan. 26, 27, 28(m), Feb. 2, 3, 4(m), 8, 9, 10, 2024

The Great Gatsby is a timeless tale of love and tragedy set in the Jazz Age of New York. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire pursues a former lover, Daisy, and his pursuit meets with a tragic end. This adaptation draws the audience’s attention to themes of equity and privilege and showcases Daisy’s strength and character. Crafted from the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this show is a World Premiere performance by Portland playwright Maeve Z O’Connor.

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances

Karaoke at Dixie Creek Saloon @ Dixie Creek Saloon
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke at Dixie Creek Saloon @ Dixie Creek Saloon | Tangent | Oregon | United States

Food, fun, and karaoke at the Dixie Creek Saloon in Tangent!

Menu: https://dixiecreeksaloon.com/dixie_creek_menu.html

32994 Hwy 99 E, Tangent, OR, United States, Oregon

Jan
27
Sat
Canuary Fundraiser @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Canuary Fundraiser @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Sick Town Derby Dames Roller Derby Club are collecting cans to raise funds.

Canuary is one of their BottleDrop fundraisers and they want your bottles and cans! It’s pretty simple. You donate your eligible containers. They add them to their non-profit BottleDrop account. You get rid of clutter. They get to keep rolling! Save the date. Save your cans.

“The Miracle on First Avenue” Book Signing @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
"The Miracle on First Avenue" Book Signing @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Grab your copy of “The Miracle on First Avenue,” get it signed and ask questions of authors Jennifer Moody and Wendy Kirbey and editor Dianne Neglay at the carousel! Don’t have a copy yet? No problem! Purchase the book in the Carousel Gift Shop.

Garden Planning Workshop @ Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Garden Planning Workshop @ Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply | Albany | Oregon | United States

Learn how to create your dream garden in the Willamette Valley at Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply 350 NW Hickory St, Albany, OR 97321.

January 27th from 11am to 12pm. No registration required.

Delfino Fine Wines Winter Wonderland Soirée @ Delfino Fine Wines
Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Delfino Fine Wines Winter Wonderland Soirée @ Delfino Fine Wines | Albany | Oregon | United States

Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza

Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?

This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.

International Guitar Night @ Whiteside Theater
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
International Guitar Night @ Whiteside Theater | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

It’s a quick trip to Corvallis to visit the historic Whiteside Theater!

Tickets on Sale now

International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. For each tour, IGN founder Brian Gore brings together a new cast of guitar luminaries for special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. Brian founded IGN in 1995 as a forum for the world’s finest guitarists/composers to play their latest original songs and share musical ideas and talent with their peers.