Jul 27 Saturday
Using your senses is essential to exploring and fully experiencing the trails and natural beauty around us. On Saturday July 27th at 10am, the Sierra Club of North Alabama will host Naturalist Amber Coger on an all-ages sensory hike at Monte Sano State Park. This hike is on a gravel pathway and is accessible in most places. There is no cost for the hike, but there is a park admission fee. Information at 256-337-9702
Aug 07 Wednesday
Weatherly Heights Baptist Church offers free English and citizenship classes every Wednesday morning beginning August 9. Classes are from 9:30 to 12:00. childcare is provided. Advanced registration not required. For information on evening and zoom classes, text 256 656-3173 or email weatherlyesl@gmail.com
Aug 10 Saturday
Arts Huntsville invites the community to explore the artistic heart of Huntsville’s new City Hall with “Second Saturday” art tours showcasing the building’s public art installations. These docent-led tours will take place at 10:30 am on June 8, July 13, and August 10, 2024, offering a first-hand look at the dynamic artworks that grace the halls of Huntsville’s new municipal headquarters.
Experience Art with Local Artists
Each “Second Saturday” City Hall art tour will be led by a knowledgeable docent and feature special guest appearances by two talented local artists whose work is on display. This unique opportunity allows visitors to gain deeper insights into the creative vision behind each piece and engage with the artists themselves.
“We look forward to providing the community with opportunities to experience this incredible art collection in City Hall,” said Jennifer Johnson, Public Art Program Manager at Arts Huntsville. “Through these tours, the public can gain deeper insight and appreciation into the artworks and connect with some of the artists behind them.”Space is limited to 50 participants per tour, so be sure to reserve your spot early.
You can register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545A4A62AAAFD0-49850293-second#/.
Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
After the tour, Arts Huntsville is partnering Downtown Huntsville, Inc. and local downtown restaurants to offer lunch and drink specials for tour participants. Details on participating restaurants and their offerings will be available the day of the event.
The North Alabama Country Dance Society holds contra dances with caller and live music on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Newcomers workshop at 6:30 and dance at 7:00-10:00 pm.
No partner or dance experience required. Tickets at the door. More information at the North Alabama Country Dance Society Facebook page.
Huntsville Shakespeare is back again for our seventh summer season. You can enjoy an outdoor setting at the Huntsville Botanical Garden for Romeo and Juliet, and The Winter's Tale, performing on alternating days July 26 through August 10, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30. This summer love is in the bear! Information at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/theatre-film/huntsville-shakespeare
Aug 14 Wednesday
Aug 17 Saturday
Not One More Alabama invites you to the 7th Annual End Addiction HSV Walk Saturday, August 17th from 9 - 11 a.m. This free event takes place each year at beautiful Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Representatives from treatment, recovery and support organizations will be sharing information about resources available. Enjoy connecting with others who have been impacted by the disease of addiction because the opposite of addiction is CONNECTION. End Addiction HSV is more than a walk - it's a movement to reduce the stigma associated with addiction. We recover outloud so others do not suffer in silence.
https://www.notonemorealabama.org/eah2024.html
Aug 21 Wednesday
Aug 24 Saturday
Rocket City Roller Derby takes on Tallahassee as part of a season of bouts with roller derby teams from around the Southeast. RCRD home bouts take place at the National Speleological Society Conference Center at 6001 Pulaski Pike NW Huntsville AL 35810. Junior bouts are early. Team bouts in the evening.
Aug 26 Monday
Important Event Info: This is not a concert. This is an awards ceremony honoring Brittany Howard and Jason Isbell -- presented by, and benefiting, the Alabama Humanities Alliance. All ticket sales final.
Part of the 2024 Alabama Colloquium series, this event features an in-depth conversation between Grammy-winning musicians and songwriters Brittany Howard and Jason Isbell. The duo will be recognized as Alabama Humanities Fellows for their powerful storytelling -- that challenges us all to think, to empathize, and to explore what it means to be human. Howard and Isbell will be presented their awards by Patterson Hood, another legendary north Alabama musician and songwriter.
This event is a benefit for the Alabama Humanities Alliance, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that provides public humanities programming and grant opportunities statewide.
Aug 27 Tuesday
The Huntsville Traditional Music Association will have a coffeehouse event on Tuesday, August 27th at 7:00 pm at the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain. The featured performers are the Alabama A&M Choir. The opener is Jack Ellis. Ticket information is on the HTMA web page at https://huntsvillefolk.org/.
Aug 28 Wednesday
Sep 04 Wednesday
Sep 11 Wednesday
Sep 14 Saturday
Sep 18 Wednesday
Sep 21 Saturday
Join WLRH for a day of marching fun watching premier bands compete for the title of Rocket City Grand Champion! This showcase features a day of music and marching entertainment with local competition bands, tasty concessions, and a chance to vote for your favorite group! Bands compete to be named the Rocket City Grand Champion! Admission for spectators is free.
BANDS: The Rocket City Marching Invitational will be a prelims/finals event and provide a great opportunity for your band to be assessed by experienced judges who are well-versed in the marching arts. Hosted by Bob Jones Bands.
More Info at https://bjhsband.com/rocket-city-marching-invitational/
Sep 25 Wednesday
Oct 02 Wednesday
Oct 05 Saturday
The Rocket City Scottish Festival and Highland Games is October 5th at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market, Alabama.