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
15
Sat
Relay for Life of Linn/Benton Counties @ South Albany High School Track
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Relay for Life of Linn/Benton Counties @ South Albany High School Track | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Relay For Life Community! They celebrate survivors, remember those we have lost, and fight back as a community to end cancer.

Visit http://relayforlife.org/albanyor for details

Through the Garden Gate Annual Tour 2024 @ Albany Visitors Association
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Through the Garden Gate Annual Tour 2024 @ Albany Visitors Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

OSU Linn County Master Gardener Association is hosting its annual garden tour. See six beautiful local gardens abundant with ideas and inspiration created by unique and artful gardeners around Albany!

Children under 12 are welcome with an adult companion.  Sorry, No pets.

Your ticket purchase supports gardening and pollinator education.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the Albany Visitors Association located at 122 Ferry St. SW, Albany.

Cash or Check only.

 

Photo Credit: ” Clematis” Lonna Capaci

Sticky Bear Storytime at the Albany Carnegie Library @ Carnegie Library
Jun 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Sticky Bear Storytime at the Albany Carnegie Library @ Carnegie Library | Albany | Oregon | United States

Experience a magical storytime read-along with local authors, Gabriel & Kelly Shields, who co-wrote the whimsical new children’s book The Knighting of Sir Sticky Von Bear. During this special event you and your children have the chance to follow along with Sticky through his wonderful adventures, sing silly songs, interact with Sticky himself, purchase your exclusive signed copy of the book, and so much more. Recommended for ages 3-6

Albany Civic Theater presents: Bullshot Crummond @ Albany Civic Theater
Jun 15 @ 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
16
Sun
Sangria Sunday @ Midway Farms
Jun 16 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sangria Sunday @ Midway Farms | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join Midway Farms for Sangria Sunday!
Enjoy the relaxing setting in Midway Farms’ spectacular garden with Sangria. Bring your friends or come alone. Nosh on hand-made Charcuterie boards with fruits, veggies & pickles from Midway Farms. You’ll find a hang-out at the pavilion or under the grape arbor. The winemaker from Aurora Colony Vineyards will guide you through a wine tasting of his award-winning wines. You deserve some time to drop out of the high-paced hustle of your week. Wine until 6pm!

Sangria Sundays will take place most Sundays through the summer along with some Sip&Shimmy classes.

Bingo Sundays at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Jun 16 @ 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 16 @ 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.

Jun
17
Mon
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Jun 17 @ 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
Jun 17 @ 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.
There is a $10 drop-in charge for this class.
While there, stroll around their beautiful garden which is also available for event rental!
Trivia at the Garage @ The Garage
Jun 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Trivia at the Garage @ The Garage | Albany | Oregon | United States

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