Meet the Neighbors: Downtown Entertainment

Meet the Neighbors: Downtown Entertainment
August 20, 2025 Christina Soot

Downtown Albany offers a variety of entertainment for a fun evening out.

1st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany

Throughout Downtown Albany

Varies by the business.

Many are 5-7 pm Each month, businesses stay open late for 1st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany. Look for specials, refreshments and live entertainment.

Albany Civic Theater

111 First Ave. W. • (541) 928-4603

Ticketed performances at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm

Albany Civic Theater is an all-volunteer, nonprofit community theater “that entertains and enriches audiences through a variety of productions that enhance the cultural life of our community.”

From comedies and musicals to dramas and historic themes, ACT offers a wide selection of high-quality performances. For schedules and tickets, visit albanycivic.org.

The Albany Pix Theatre

231 2nd Ave. SW • (541) 926-PIXX

Open 7 days. Showtimes vary.

The Pix is Albany’s favorite spot for first-run films in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Owners Rod and Denise Bigner offer affordable tickets, amazing legroom and top-notch concessions. Enjoy popcorn with real butter, homemade frozen banana, cheeseburger, El Jefe sandwich, pesto quesadilla, soda, ICEEs, Nespresso, beer, cider or wine — whether you’re watching a movie or just stopping by the café during show hours. For current showtimes and tickets, visit albanypix.com.

Calapooia Brewing

140 Hill St. NE • (541) 928-1931

Sun-Thu 11:30 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat ‘til 10 pm

Known for live entertainment and great pub food, husband and wife co-owners Caitlin Prueitt and Chris Neumann continue the Calapooia tradition. Enjoy live music on most Friday evenings then come back for Sunday Blues Jam, Monday Board Game Night, Tuesday Trivia and Wednesday Craft Club.

Deluxe Brewing

635 Water Ave NE • (541) 928-7699

Mon-Fri 3-9 pm, Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 12-8 pm

Specializing in easy-drinking lagers and ales, Deluxe Brewing hosts Bingo on Sundays and a Karaoke Competition on the second Thursday of each month. Their table shuffleboards are lots of fun and a rare find.

The Garage

229 3rd Ave SW • (541) 704-0312

Sun-Thu 11:30-9 pm, Fri & Sat ’til 11 pm.

Head to The Garage on Wednesday evenings for Music Bingo. Grab some friends and go play bingo with a musical twist. Awesome music, free to play, good food and drink plus prizes. Stop in to meet new General Manager Tim Rush and enjoy their full bar and new menu. Look for more info on their new website, thegarage.pub.

No Rails Ale House

115 1st Ave. E. • (541) 497-2137

Tues-Thu & Sun 3-9 pm, Fri & Sat ‘til 10 pm

No Rails Ale House owner James Van Deusen offers guests 50 taps of craft beer and cider plus 500+ selections in the bottle shop. Check out Tuesday Night Trivia where teams of up to 6 test their knowledge, have some fun and, of course, beer.