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
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

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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.

Adult Skate 18+ @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult Skate 18+ @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Adult Skate
2nd and the 4th Wednesday of the Month
7pm-9pm
$10
All guests must be 18yrs and older to participate. ID verification required at the door before entry.
– Song Request Permitted –

* 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)

Apr
25
Thu
Blackberry Junction Spring Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Apr 25 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Blackberry Junction Spring Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Blackberry Junction is a wonderful indoor show that features UNIQUE items for both your home & garden.

Thursday is presale night, and tickets are $10 at the door.

The event continues on Friday and Saturday for $5 at the door.

Walking Tour in Hackleman District @ Oregon Electric Railroad Depot
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Walking Tour in Hackleman District @ Oregon Electric Railroad Depot | Albany | Oregon | United States

Members of Friends of Historic Albany (FOHA) will be discussing historically significant residents and structures during a one-hour walking tour through part of the Hackleman Historic District. The tour begins at 6 p.m. in front of the former Oregon Electric Railroad Depot, 133 5th Ave. SE, and will end at the Albany Regional Museum, 136 Lyon St. SW.  You are welcome to stay and attend  FOHA’s annual public meeting at the museum, where you can enjoy the museum’s exhibits from 7 to 8 p.m.