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.

Apr
21
Sun
Yokai Market- A Market Like No Other- 4.21.2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Yokai Market- A Market Like No Other- 4.21.2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States
Vendors. Food. Music. Art. Anime. Cosplay. Collectibles. Pop Culture. Crafts. Jewelry. AND BEYOND!  A market unlike any other!

Come meet @j_sonlarock, the voice actor for Damien Bloodmarch from the cult-classic dating sim “Dream Daddy” as well as @casperolivervo, the creator of the award-winning queer horror podcast “Jar of Rebuke”! 🎙

There will also be stickers, zines, pony bead art, Final Fantasy XIV prints, and free queer resources! ✨️. Purchase tickets here before the market for $5+fees or $10 at the door.

Seniors, Veterans, and children 6 and younger – FREE!

Albany Civic Theater presents: The Prom @ Albany Civic Theater
Apr 21 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: The Prom @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Prom
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin & Bob Martin

Directed by: Christi E. Sears and Mirinda Keeling
Performances: Apr. 5, 6, 12, 13, 14(m), 18, 19, 20, 21(m), 25, 26, 27, 2024

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever. (Theatrical Rights Worldwide)

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances

Bingo Sundays at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bingo Sundays at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
It’s BINGO Sunday at Deluxe Brewing! Join them in the taproom at 3PM for BINGO paired with a delicious craft beverage. They give away swag to BINGO winners during the hour of game-play and it’s a great chance to snag some new gear or fun prizes from your favorite local small business. Their taproom is family-friendly and open to well-behaved dogs on leash.
Take advantage of Growler Sunday in the taproom! Every Sunday, they offer $4 off growler fills all day long at the brewery. Keep a little extra cash in your pocket or use it at their on-site food cart to take care of your Sunday cravings
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Froggy’s Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing! @ Calapooia Brewing
Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Froggy's Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing! @ Calapooia Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, food, and drinks!  Bring your instrument of choice, grab a beer and a burger then jump right in and jam with the band! All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!

Mixology Madness- Sunday, April 21, 2024 @ Sybaris Bistro
Apr 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mixology Madness- Sunday, April 21, 2024 @ Sybaris Bistro | Albany | Oregon | United States

Downtown’s one-of-a-kind cocktail party, is back and is being held at Sybaris Bistro again this year!

At Mixology Madness you’ll be invited to

  • Sample a wonderful assortment of creative cocktails by local mixologists on-site!
  • Vote for the People’s Choice!
  • Cheer for the winning bartenders!
  • Enjoy full-size cocktails crafted by the contestants!
  • Sample Sybaris Bistro’s amazing appetizers.
  • Find great packages on the silent auction.

Tickets are $60 each and include a wristband, tasting tray, five tasting tickets, and a voting pamphlet. In addition, full-size cocktails, wine, and beer will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Albany Downtown Association.

Tickets  will be available for purchase beginning March 28th, 2024 from the  Albany Downtown Association

Apr
22
Mon
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
You’re invited to a weekly jam event hosted by Albany Oregon Jams at Deluxe Brewing every Monday evening! This event is a chance for local musicians of all levels looking for a place to jam in Albany Oregon.
Gathering at 5PM for those who want to work on harmonies and those who want to play acoustic instruments for the singers – think Crosby-Stills, Cowsills, Eagles, etc. The group lead will be on site starting at 4:30. Sign up for all player jam songs will start at 5:00 PM for the 5:30 jam.
The all-player jam event is currently acoustic only and is played in a round-robin style. Participants are asked to come prepared to lead 2 – 4 covers that all musicians may play. Please know your key!
Deluxe Brewing is open to all ages, apart from the immediate bar area and is always pet-friendly. The taproom serves craft beer, house spirit cocktails, cider, wine and soda. The Deluxe Food Cart is also open throughout the event time for dinner orders.
Event lead Sharon Carter typically arrives around 4:30PM and attendees are welcome to arrive early to begin practice.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Trivia at the Garage @ The Garage
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Trivia at the Garage @ The Garage | Albany | Oregon | United States

Trivia every Monday @ 6:30pm at The Garage!

Apr
23
Tue
Board Game Night at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Board Game Night at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
Join Deluxe Brewing in the taproom each Wednesday night in December from 6-8 PM for Board Game Night! Customers of all ages and game-playing abilities are welcome and there is no cost to participate. We have a number of game boards and card decks available in our taproom though you are welcome to bring your own.
Come to learn to play new games with fellow customers, have a pint or seasonal cocktail and plenty of fun with friends new and old. Test out your own new games with friends before hosting your own game night this holiday season, or try out one of the games brought in by our Board Game Expert, Tom Lathos, who has never-before-played games to test out for customers.
Deluxe Brewing is open to all ages and is always pet-friendly. The taproom serves craft beer, house spirit cocktails, cider, wine and soda. The Deluxe Food Cart is also open throughout the event time for dinner orders.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Apr
24
Wed
Career Fair 2024 @ LBCC Activity Center Gym
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Career Fair 2024 @ LBCC Activity Center Gym | Albany | Oregon | United States

Finding Work
Annual Career Fair
Career fairs are a great way to network and connect employers and job seekers. The LBCC career fair typically hosts over 100 booths and has over 600 attendees. You are invited to join us this year – employers register for a fee and all students and job seekers attend for free.

Date: April 24, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany – Activity Center, Gym (campus map)

Contact the Advising Center at 541-917-4780 or careerconnections@linnbenton.edu for more information.

Carousel Happy Hour @ Historic Carousel & Museum
Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

It’s happy hour! Every Wednesday from 3PM-4PM at the Historic Carousel & Museum, ride tokens are just $1 and drinks in the cafe are 1/2 price, sponsored by Bish’s RV.

Photo by Nathan Pendley.