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.

May
16
Thu
Live Professional Comedy at the Garage @ The Garage
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Live Professional Comedy at the Garage @ The Garage | Albany | Oregon | United States

Live Professional Comedy at The Garage!
Every Thursday @ 6:30pm

No Cover, $20 suggested donation

Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
Join Deluxe Brewing for Music Bingo Night from 6:30-8:30PM in the taproom! Due to high demand from eager customers, they will be hosting this event every first and third Thursday of the month.
Come prepared to flex your knowledge of music through the ages and genres. Bring your friends or come alone for a night of fun and competition against the crowd with a chance to win Deluxe Brewing swag. Picture the perfect marriage of Bingo and Name That Tune – and throw in great craft beer and cocktails!
Their taproom is family and pet-friendly. There is no cost to participate, although they encourage you to enjoy a cold pint or cocktail with your friends as you compete. They serve Deluxe Brewing craft beers, Sinister Distilling cocktails, cider, wines and sodas. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open during all standard taproom business hours and serves delicious brewery fare to their customers.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
May
17
Fri
Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Vintage Roost is a seasonal gift shop nestled in the scenic hills of the beautiful North Albany countryside.  Springtime at the Roost is a spring show featuring indoor and outdoor garden decor, delicious baked goods, and a shop full of antiques and collectibles.  30 local crafters have contributed to the beautiful and unique gifts available for purchase.
The show is open Fridays and Saturdays only, May 3 – May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit the Vintage Roost Facebook page.

PARKING:  Passengers may be dropped off at the front doors of the shop by driving through the circular driveway.  While there is no parking available in the driveway, parking is available on Scenic Drive.

All credit cards are accepted as well as cash and checks.

Albany Civic Theater presents: Karlaboy @ Albany Civic Theater
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: Karlaboy @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

Karlaboy
by Steven Peros

Directed by: Jillian Alden

Performances: May 17, 18, 19(m), 23, 24, 25, 2024

Biographer Bill Lauder has penned a ruthless tell-all about Karla Daven, a long dead legendary 1950’s starlet. As a result, he is summoned in the middle of the night to the dilapidated mansion of Karla’s celebrity husband, Harold Bachman, a reclusive director who makes the outlandish claim that Karla’s ghost has threatened to kill him this very night unless Bill calls off the publication of his tawdry book of lies. What follows is an intense evening where memory wrestles with myth in order to find the truth. As Harold gets deeper into exposing Bill’s lies about Karla, he is forced to confront the lies he’s told himself – lies about himself as a filmmaker, a husband, and as a man. Harold must not only save himself from Karla’s ghost, but from the ghosts of an unrealized life. In addition to being an absorbing psychological ghost story, Karlaboy is an important, non-graphic exploration of LGBT issues in its fascinating dissection of a high profile Hollywood “marriage of convenience.” (Concord Theatricals)

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances

90s DANCE PARTY AT GREYHOUND TAVERN @ Greyhound Tavern
May 17 @ 9:00 pm

Come on out and dance to the classics of the late 1900’s!!!
You remember how to dance like it’s 1999 so come out and show everyone how it’s done!

May
18
Sat
Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albany Farmers' Market @ Albany, Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Founded in 1978, the Albany Farmers’ Market is the oldest continuously operated open-air farmers’ market in Oregon. Nestled between Historic Downtown Albany and the beautiful park-like grounds of the Linn County Courthouse, the Albany Farmers’ Market is easy to access by foot, bicycle, car or bus and is just a few blocks from Amtrak at the historic Albany Station.

The Albany Farmers’ Market offers visitors an abundance of fresh, locally sourced food. From ripe, juicy produce to artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The market also features the Power of Produce Club, a kids’ program for ages 5-12 that provides hands-on educational activities and promotes healthy eating habits.

Although the market has evolved over the years, it continues to honor its roots and celebrate the community’s deep connection to the land. So whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, come experience the magic of the Albany Farmers’ Market for yourself.

For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market

Guided Birding Tour @ Thompson's Mills
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Guided Birding Tour @ Thompson's Mills | Shedd | Oregon | United States

Join two experienced birders, Bill Freeland and Madelyn Antinucci, for a Guided Birding Tour at Thompson’s Mills. Learn about migration, nesting habits, and how to observe and record your findings.  Bill and Madelyn will have a few pairs of binoculars to loan, but please bring your own if possible. Wear comfortable waterproof boots and dress to be outside for at least an hour, walking one mile on flat ground.  Meet in the parking lot next to the restrooms at Thompson’s Mill. Call Don Lyon at 541-227-8873 for further information.  Free tours of the 1858 Mill are also available.

Photo: Cedar Waxwing Takes on a Photinia Berry by Camron Settlemier

Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Vintage Roost is a seasonal gift shop nestled in the scenic hills of the beautiful North Albany countryside.  Springtime at the Roost is a spring show featuring indoor and outdoor garden decor, delicious baked goods, and a shop full of antiques and collectibles.  30 local crafters have contributed to the beautiful and unique gifts available for purchase.
The show is open Fridays and Saturdays only, May 3 – May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit the Vintage Roost Facebook page.

PARKING:  Passengers may be dropped off at the front doors of the shop by driving through the circular driveway.  While there is no parking available in the driveway, parking is available on Scenic Drive.

All credit cards are accepted as well as cash and checks.

Sick Town Roller Derby Home Bout- May 18, 2024 @ Santiam Center - Linn County Fair & Expo Center
May 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Get yourself a track-side seat to the latest Sick Town Roller Derby Home Bout presented by Sick Town Roller Derby.
Doors open at 5, Game at 6
Food, Beverages, Action
Children 10 and under are Free
Tickets are $12 and are available for purchase in advance. Scan the QR code below to purchase.
Kids 5 and under are free.

Albany Civic Theater presents: Karlaboy @ Albany Civic Theater
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: Karlaboy @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

Karlaboy
by Steven Peros

Directed by: Jillian Alden

Performances: May 17, 18, 19(m), 23, 24, 25, 2024

Biographer Bill Lauder has penned a ruthless tell-all about Karla Daven, a long dead legendary 1950’s starlet. As a result, he is summoned in the middle of the night to the dilapidated mansion of Karla’s celebrity husband, Harold Bachman, a reclusive director who makes the outlandish claim that Karla’s ghost has threatened to kill him this very night unless Bill calls off the publication of his tawdry book of lies. What follows is an intense evening where memory wrestles with myth in order to find the truth. As Harold gets deeper into exposing Bill’s lies about Karla, he is forced to confront the lies he’s told himself – lies about himself as a filmmaker, a husband, and as a man. Harold must not only save himself from Karla’s ghost, but from the ghosts of an unrealized life. In addition to being an absorbing psychological ghost story, Karlaboy is an important, non-graphic exploration of LGBT issues in its fascinating dissection of a high profile Hollywood “marriage of convenience.” (Concord Theatricals)

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances