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PO Box 965
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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
Downtown Albany Restaurant Week returns with more restaurants than ever! From Sunday, April 21, through Saturday, April 27, visit our 30 destinations offering a variety of specials all week!
From breakfast to dinner, dozens of tasty options are sure to please.
Each restaurant will have delicious Restaurant Week specials so it’s easy to spend your week sampling your way through Downtown!
New this year is a passport and prize drawing. You will receive one chance at the drawing for each restaurant you patronize. You can pick up a passport at the Albany Downtown Association or download one online. Passports are also available at many Downtown restaurants. Once you have your passport, look for the Restaurant Week poster in each participating restaurant’s window for the code to add to your passport To download your passport, CLICK HERE!
Times vary with each restaurant, usually their normal hours. Reservations are highly recommended.
Apr
28
Sun
This is a great opportunity to get connected with the finest home improvement businesses and contractors in the Willamette Valley.
This event is being held at the Linn County Expo Center.
More details can be found here Albany Spring Home Show
Friday April 26, 12 – 6 PM
Saturday April 27, 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday April 28, 10 AM – 3 PM
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
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!
Apr
29
Mon
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!
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 every Monday @ 6:30pm at The Garage!
Apr
30
Tue
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.
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
1
Wed
The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms, and information on how to get them, will be available on May 1st. All entries must be returned to The Natty Dresser by Thursday, May 26, 5:00 pm. All correctly completed entries will be put into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced May 31 on Facebook and contacted by phone. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Happy Hunting!
Photo: “Albany Building Corner” by Cathy Webb
May is dedicated to National Preservation Month. Also known as Historic Preservation Month, the month celebrates the nation’s heritage through historic places.
Albany is home to four national historic districts and the location of the most varied collection of architectural styles in the state. There are more than 800 historic buildings in three of the districts, dating from the 1840s to the 1950s, and all located within an area of approximately 100 square blocks.
Come and celebrate the heritage of Albany by participating in various events and exploring historic places all month long.
Events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Walking History Tours, Building Tours, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, and more!
Scan the QR Code shown below and download the Albany Explorer App! You’ll find self-guided tours of our historic districts, great places to eat, and all things Albany!
We look forward to seeing you!
Photo: “Blue Sky for a Blue House” Monteith Historic District by Camron Settlemier
Albany Explorer App
May 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!
To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.
It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!
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