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.

Apr
28
Sun
Froggy’s Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing! @ Calapooia Brewing
Apr 28 @ 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!

Apr
29
Mon
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Apr 29 @ 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
May
1
Wed
National Preservation Month Events @ Albany, Oregon
May 1 – May 31 all-day

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
3
Fri
Natty Dresser 1st Friday @ The Natty Dresser
May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Natty Dresser 1st Friday @ The Natty Dresser | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join them on the First Friday of every month for a fun evening of music, and shopping. They have a different theme each month!

In-store specials 5 – 7pm

124 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321, USA

Karaoke at Dixie Creek Saloon @ Dixie Creek Saloon
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke at Dixie Creek Saloon @ Dixie Creek Saloon | Tangent | Oregon | United States

Food, fun, and karaoke at the Dixie Creek Saloon in Tangent!

Menu: https://dixiecreeksaloon.com/dixie_creek_menu.html

32994 Hwy 99 E, Tangent, OR, United States, Oregon

May
5
Sun
Froggy’s Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing! @ Calapooia Brewing
May 5 @ 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
6
Mon
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
May 6 @ 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
May
7
Tue
1st Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square
May 7 @ 6:00 pm
1st Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join this walking tour of 1st Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately 1 hour in length.
While the tour is free, there is a suggested $5 donation per person, to benefit the Monteith Historical Society.

Meet at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) at the corner of 1st Ave and Lyons St.

This tour is sponsored by The Natty Dresser as part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo from Albany Regional Museum, Potts Photo Collection.

May
8
Wed
History Bites: Historic windows and doors? Oh my! @ Albany Regional Museum
May 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
History Bites:  Historic windows and doors? Oh my! @ Albany Regional Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join Chris Gustafson, owner of Vintage Window Restoration LLC, in a conversation about a niche business adventure, perspective of the historic preservation trades industry, and of course, no shortage of window jargon and jokes. Come prepared for a presentation, show and tell items followed by a Q&A.

History Bites is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee-based, but always free for members!

Light refreshments provided.

2nd Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square (Next to the Albany Civic Theater)
May 8 @ 6:00 pm
2nd Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square (Next to the Albany Civic Theater) | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join this walking tour of 2nd Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately 1 hour in length.

While the tour is free, there is a suggested $5 donation per person, to benefit the Monteith Historical Society.

Meet at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) on the corner of 1st Ave and Lyons St.
This tour is sponsored by The Natty Dresser as part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo from Albany Regional Museum Potts Photo Collection.