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
7
Fri
First Friday Artist Reception at City Hall in Albany @ Albany City Hall
Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
First Friday Artist Reception at City Hall in Albany @ Albany City Hall | Albany | Oregon | United States

You are invited! Celebrate the diverse talent of our LGBTQIA+ community with our artist reception this coming Friday, June 7th, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at Albany City Hall.
The works of more than 25 artists will be featured during June.

This showcase will run the entire month of June, but if you attend the First  Friday reception, you will have a chance to meet the artists, speak with the Albany Arts Commission members, and partake in refreshments as you enjoy the various art.

The AAC has raised public funds to support ongoing artist receptions for First Friday downtown for the rest of 2024.

Gallery Calapooia First Friday Reception @ Gallery Calapooia
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gallery Calapooia First Friday Reception @ Gallery Calapooia | Albany | Oregon | United States

Every First Friday, you can meet the artists whose artwork will be displayed this month at Gallery Calapooia at their Artist Reception. Refreshments will be served. This event is free.

May feature artists: Steve Terhune and Carol Houk

Jun
19
Wed
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8

Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.

* 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)

Jun
22
Sat
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
Join Dam Right Drag Night after Albany Pride for a drag showcase celebrating LGBTQ+ icons from past and present!
Featuring incredible performers from the Willamette Valley, this show is sure to make you feel like you’re seeing rainbows.
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
29
Sat
Native American Cultural Encampment @ Roaring River County Park
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – Jul 1 @ 6:00 pm
Native American Cultural Encampment @ Roaring River County Park | Scio | Oregon | United States

Come to the Native American Cultural Encampments summer of 2024, with Deitrich Peters and friends. The public is invited to come learn about Native culture, explore handcrafts and items for sale, watch the Pow-wow style dancing (there is usually one dance where you are invited to participate) and practice traditional skills and crafts. Listen to some beautiful flute playing, enjoy stories, and explore the drum and more. Many different tribes are represented at these gatherings.

SCEC will be there with a table showing Kalapuya Ways items of material culture, and presenting different crafts classes and atlatl throwing. Karen Rainsong, our Executive Director, presents this teaching and may also tell a few Kalapuya stories.

On Sunday mid afternoon there is a big feast where everyone can eat for free. “Indian tacos” are served. No need to RSVP. Please join the fun!

DATES
June 29th – July 1st Roaring River County Park in Scio
July 19- 21, Waterloo County Park in Lebanon
Aug 23 – 25, Cascadia County Park in Sweethome

Jul
17
Wed
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8

Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.

* 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)

Aug
21
Wed
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Aug 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8

Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.

* 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)

Sep
18
Wed
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8

Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.

* 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)

Oct
16
Wed
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8

Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.

* 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)

Nov
20
Wed
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Nov 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christian Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8

Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.

* 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)