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
19
Sun
Bingo Sundays at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
May 19 @ 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
May 19 @ 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!

May
20
Mon
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
May 20 @ 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
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance at Midway Farms @ Midway Farms
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance at Midway Farms @ Midway Farms | Albany | Oregon | United States
Move your body, spark your creativity, and improve your confidence with Tribal Fusion Belly Dance!  Join Midway Farms every Monday starting May 6th and continuing through the summer.  The class begins at 6:00 PM and is one hour long. No experience is needed!
Midway Farms is the perfect setting to dance and connect with your inner goodness; creating space for connection and beauty.
Feel free to bring a yoga mat to sit on for the opening and closing stretching. All levels are welcome. $5 drop in.
While there, stroll around their beautiful garden which is also available for event rental!
Trivia at the Garage @ The Garage
May 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Trivia at the Garage @ The Garage | Albany | Oregon | United States

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

May
21
Tue
Board Game Night at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
May 21 @ 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
May
22
Wed
Carousel Happy Hour @ Historic Carousel & Museum
May 22 @ 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.

History Through Headstones Tour @ Albany Riverside Cemetery
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
History Through Headstones Tour @ Albany Riverside Cemetery | Albany | Oregon | United States

Sponsored by Albany Regional Museum in partnership with Riverside Cemetery, the 14th annual History Through Headstones self-guided tour features docents presenting the historical contributions of local medical practitioners. This event is free to attend. Can’t make it on May 22? No worries! Signage will remain up at Riverside Cemetery following this event with QR codes. Once you scan the QR code with your smart phone, you will have access to a narration of the lives of this year’s subjects.

Photo credit: “Riverside Cemetary Heart of Linn County Genealogy” by Kimberly Richards

Adult Skate 18+ @ YMCA/NW Skateland
May 22 @ 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)

Western Wednesday – Line Dancing at the Hound @ Greyhound Tavern
May 22 @ 7:00 pm

Greyhound Tavern presents “Western Wednesday” with line dancing led by Jamie Lee Dancing. Admission is free!

Y’all come down and have a boot stompin’ good time!