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.

Jun
21
Fri
Albany Civic Theater presents: Bullshot Crummond @ Albany Civic Theater
Jun 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: Bullshot Crummond @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

Bullshot Crummond
by Ron House, Alan Shearman, Diz White, John Neville Andrews, Derek Cunningham

Directed by: Erik A Esrael
Performances: Jun. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23(m), 27, 28, 29, 2024

This parody of low-budget 30s detective movies typifies British heroism at its dumbest. Teutonic villain Otto Von Brunno and his evil mistress Lenya crash their plane in the English countryside and kidnap Professor Fenton, who has discovered a formula for making synthetic diamonds. Bullshot Crummond is called to the rescue by the professor’s daughter Rosemary.

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances

Jun
22
Sat
Albany Summer Passport Program for Kids 2024 @ Albany Visitor Association
Jun 22 – Aug 9 all-day
Albany Summer Passport Program for Kids 2024 @ Albany Visitor Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

Get ready for some awesome summer fun! On June 22nd, the Albany Summer Passport program will kick off at 2 different sign-up locations!

  1. Visit the Pride Parade: Swing by the Albany Visitors Association booth at the Albany Pride Event between 10 am and 4 pm,  where you can sign up, get your picture taken, and pick up your free passport! We hope to see you there!
    2.  Head to the Albany Visitors Association:  Sign up at the Albany Visitors Association at 122 Ferry St, in downtown Albany from 10 am to 1 pm. We will be ready and waiting to help you sign up and get your passport!

Both places will be filled with fun and excitement, perfect for kicking off your summer adventures with our Summer Passport! Check out our website for more details as we get closer to the big day.

Passports will be available for sign-up throughout the summer, June 22nd, 2024 is the kickoff date for the program. The last day of the program is August 9, one week before the Carousel Carnival. So, no matter if you live here, or are just visiting for a few days – you’re invited to participate. You may come to the AVA Office at any time and pick up a Passport and explore as much as you can during your visit to Albany.

Step up to adventure and explore Albany this summer! 

 

Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
Jun 22 @ 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

Albany Pride Rally and March @ Linn County Courthouse
Jun 22 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Albany Pride Rally and March @ Linn County Courthouse | Albany | Oregon | United States

SAVE THE DATE! MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2024 ALBANY PRIDE FESTIVAL WILL BE SHARED HERE AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

For more information, see the Facebook events page for AlbanyORPride.

Albany Civic Theater presents: Bullshot Crummond @ Albany Civic Theater
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: Bullshot Crummond @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

Bullshot Crummond
by Ron House, Alan Shearman, Diz White, John Neville Andrews, Derek Cunningham

Directed by: Erik A Esrael
Performances: Jun. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23(m), 27, 28, 29, 2024

This parody of low-budget 30s detective movies typifies British heroism at its dumbest. Teutonic villain Otto Von Brunno and his evil mistress Lenya crash their plane in the English countryside and kidnap Professor Fenton, who has discovered a formula for making synthetic diamonds. Bullshot Crummond is called to the rescue by the professor’s daughter Rosemary.

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances

Dam Right Drag Night presents ICONIC: A Drag Showcase @ Calapooia Brewing
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm
Dam Right Drag Night presents ICONIC: A Drag Showcase @ Calapooia Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States
You’re sure to have a great time with Albany’s own Nicole Onoscopi along with an absolutely iconic cast on Saturday 6/22, at the Albany Pride after-party at Calapooia Brewing Company! 18+, $10 cover.
This show is for 18+!  ID is required to enter.
Doors open at 7:30, show begins at 8:30.
$10 cash cover at the door.
Sponsored by Element Graphics and High Tide Smoke Shop
For those needing accommodations, contact damrightdragnight@gmail.com by June 15th.
Jun
23
Sun
Albany Civic Theater presents: Bullshot Crummond @ Albany Civic Theater
Jun 23 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: Bullshot Crummond @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

Bullshot Crummond
by Ron House, Alan Shearman, Diz White, John Neville Andrews, Derek Cunningham

Directed by: Erik A Esrael
Performances: Jun. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23(m), 27, 28, 29, 2024

This parody of low-budget 30s detective movies typifies British heroism at its dumbest. Teutonic villain Otto Von Brunno and his evil mistress Lenya crash their plane in the English countryside and kidnap Professor Fenton, who has discovered a formula for making synthetic diamonds. Bullshot Crummond is called to the rescue by the professor’s daughter Rosemary.

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances

Bingo Sundays at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Jun 23 @ 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
Jun 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Froggy's Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing! @ Calapooia Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

18 years and counting for Oregon’s longest-running Blues Jam. Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds in the Atrium at  Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, Tasty licks, tasty food, the best beer, and surprise cocktails!  Bring your instrument of choice, jump right in, and jam with the band!
All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Free.

“KiKi Film Screening and Panel Discussion- June 23, 2024 @ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

KinCultivate & Albany Pride Present “KIKI” A FREE Documentary Screening  www.kikimovie.com

KinCultivate and Albany Pride Presents “KIKI”, a FREE film documentary screening hosted by Mid-Valley Productions, MVP at the Russell Tripp Performance Center within Linn-Benton Community College (Albany Campus) Reserve your FREE tickets today online at www.midvalleyproductions.org Click here to purchase tickets for this event. 

About Kiki and the movie:
In New York City, LGBTQ youth of color gather at the Christopher Street Pier to practice Ballroom, a performance-based art form popularized in the early 1990s by Madonna’s “Vogue” music video and the documentary “Paris Is Burning.” Twenty-five years after these cultural milestones, a new and distinct generation of LGBTQ youth has developed an artistic activist subculture known as the Kiki Scene.

“KIKI” follows seven members of the Kiki community over four years, using their preparations and performances at Kiki balls as a framework to explore their struggles with homelessness, illness, and discrimination, as well as their progress in gaining political influence and embracing gender expression. The film introduces us to Twiggy Pucci Garçon, the founder of the Haus of Pucci, alongside Chi Chi, Gia, Chris, Divo, Symba, and Zariya. Each of these individuals offers a unique and powerful personal story, shedding light on the Kiki scene and the broader experience of queer life for LGBTQ youth of color in the U.S.

Kiki balls, a central aspect of the Kiki subculture, provide a safe and empowering space for performers to express various gender identities, including stylized femininity that might otherwise provoke ridicule or violence in their home communities. Participants range from young teens to those in their twenties, many of whom have been cast out by their families or find themselves homeless. As LGBTQ people of color, they represent a minority within a minority, with a staggering 50% being HIV positive. The Kiki scene emerged as a peer-led initiative offering alternative family structures (“houses”), HIV awareness and testing, and performances promoting self-agency. It has grown into a significant organization with rules, leaders, and teams, now boasting hundreds of members in New York and beyond, including across the U.S. and Canada. Run by LGBTQ youth for LGBTQ youth, it draws on strategies from the Civil Rights, Gay Rights, and Black Power movements.

In this film, a collaboration between Kiki gatekeeper Twiggy Pucci Garçon and Swedish filmmaker Sara Jordenö, viewers gain exclusive access to this intense world, where fierce Ballroom competitions open up discussions about the Black Lives Matter and Trans Lives Matter movements. This new generation of Ballroom youth adopts the motto “Not About Us Without Us,” and “KIKI” reflects this ethos with extensive support and trust from the community, featuring an exhilarating score by the renowned Ballroom and Voguing Producer Collective Qween Beat. Twiggy and Sara’s insider-outsider perspective revitalizes the portrayal of a marginalized community striving for visibility and genuine political power.

The Russell Tripp Performance Center is located at the Albany Campus of Linn-Benton Community College, Takena Hall, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR  97321.