May 14 Tuesday
May is Older Americans Month and TARCOG’s Area Agency on Aging is celebrating with activities, food and entertainment for those 55 and older. The 37th Annual Senior Fun Fest set for May 14 at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. More information at (256) 716-2666 and at .
May 30 Thursday
Huntsville will have a four day celebration of the Cigar Box Guitar Thursday May 30th thru Sunday June 2nd. This music festival will mark 20 years of cigar box guitar music in our community with events at 5 different locations. Original music, along with in Rock, Blues, and Jazz will be performed on handmade instruments. This family friendly weekend is open to the public and raises money for local music education. Information at https://www.cigarboxguitarfestival.com/
May 31 Friday
Jun 01 Saturday
Rocket City Rowing is hosting National Learn To Row Day on Saturday, June 1st from 9 to 11:30am at our boathouse at 1000 Hobbs Island Rd. Teenagers and adults are welcome to attend. Registration info at 256-229-4250, online at rocketcityrowing.net or on the Rocket City Rowing Club Facebook page.
The Huntsville Master Chorale presents our third annual Huntsville Choral Festival concert on Saturday, June 1, at 5:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church on Airport Road. Dr. Pearl Shangkuan, Director of Choral Activities at Calvin University in Michigan is our guest clinician. The public is invited to attend. Information about singing in the Festival Choir, rehearsals, and registration is online at hsvmasterchorale.org.
Jun 02 Sunday
The Huntsville Youth Orchestra invites the public to its annual Tennessee Valley Music Festival: The Music of Friendship June 2-8 at Trinity United Methodist Church on Airport Road. This event is a premiere music day festival for beginner strings, intermediate and advanced strings, winds, brass, and percussion, and adult strings. You can attend as a participant or a concert goer! More information is available at hsvyo.org
Jun 08 Saturday
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.
Jun 15 Saturday
Next Step Farms is hosting a Super Scavenger Hunt on June 15th from 9-1. It is an opportunity for the local community to learn more about us and our mission while traveling the surrounding area looking for clues to our puzzle. Information is online at at nextstepfarms.org .
You can enjoy a night of music at a truly unique outdoor venue while supporting local land conservation. Land Trust of North Alabama welcomes fantastic local female artists The Lana White Band and Seeking Babylon to the Three Caves stage on Saturday, June 15 at 7 PM. As the sunset sets, the lights accentuate the rock walls creating an unforgettable backdrop. Information
Jun 17 Monday
The Athens State University Writing Center presents the 2nd Annual Summer Writing Summit June 17th and 18th. This year's featured guest is Alabama Poet Laureate, Ashley Jones. If you are a writer, know a writer or have ever had to write, this Summit is designed for you, and features workshops in academic, creative and professional writing. There is also a poetry-writing workshop with our poet laureate. Information is available by email at <writing.center@athens.edu> and 256-216-6665.
Jun 20 Thursday
College Street Players presents Disney's Newsies, where we transport you to the newsboy's strike in the bustling streets of New York City in 1899. The stage is set for high energy musical numbers filled with passion and courage. Performances will be June 20 through the 23rd at the theater at Hartselle High School. Information at https://www.collegestreetplayers.org/ and 205.296.8795.
Jun 25 Tuesday
Seating is limited for this special Sundial Writers Corner event. Our wordsmiths have accepted the challenge to create a work on theme "Tech Tales: Moments that Technology Made a Difference". Enjoy refreshments, conversation and an hour of inspiring storytelling on June 25th at the Signals Museum of Information Explosion. DETAILS COMING SOON!
Jun 29 Saturday
Rocket City Roller Derby takes on Memphis 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.
Jul 09 Tuesday
LearningQUEST, the Huntsville area's premier adult enrichment program, invites you to join in celebrating 15 years of stimulating programs at Rally Day. Come out to the Jaycee Building off Airport Road on July 9th from 10:30 to 1:00 o'clock to sign up for classes covering art, history, literature, science, and more. LearningQUEST, helping to create Northern Alabama's future. You can also register online at lquest.org.
Jul 13 Saturday
Aug 10 Saturday
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.
Sep 14 Saturday