Events Calendar for Huntsville and North Alabama

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville will host the 12th annual NAVIGATE nonprofit networking conference on May 6, 2025 at the Von Braun Center. This event brings together nonprofit professionals and community leaders to connect, learn, and engage in meaningful discussions relevant to everyone involved in nonprofit work. This year’s keynote speaker, Larry Lowe, will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on nonprofits and how organizations can adapt in a rapidly changing world. More information at navigatehsv.org.

Leftover Salmon will perform at The Princess Theatre on May 7, bringing their genre-blending sound and high-energy performance to the stage. Known for redefining bluegrass and influencing the modern jamband scene, the group continues to push musical boundaries. Information at www.princesstheatre.org.

Rated PG-13: A trio of elite private investigators armed with the latest in high-tech tools, high-performance vehicles, martial arts techniques and an array of disguises unleash their state-of-the-art skills on land, sea and air to track down a kidnapped billionaire-to-be and keep his top-secret voice-identification software out of lethal hands. They're beautiful, they're brilliant, and they work for Charlie.

7 PM at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre; there is a small admission fee.

The Greene Street Market at Nativity opens for its 15th season beginning May 1. It will take place every Thursday afternoon starting at 3 pm through the end of October. You're invited to meet the farmers who grow your food, listen to live music, and pick out a dinner to take home! The Market features locally grown vegetables, fruit, cheeses, crafts, and artisan made goods. Information at green (e) street market.com and on facebook.

WellStone is hosting the annual Beacon of Hope celebration on Thursday, May 8, at the Jackson Center at 5pm. Basketball legend Chamique Holdsclaw will share her story of athletic stardom, career-compromising mental collapse, and finally, her rise to mental wellness and advocacy. Information at go.wellstone.com/boh25

Mountain Valley Arts Council will host its Spring Concerts in the Park at Errol Allan Park in downtown Guntersville on Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM starting April 17th and running through May 22nd. There will be music from a variety of North Alabama Bands - JED Eye, Foster, Barefoot Blues, Common Thread, Emily Joseph Band, and Rally Stripe Band. Nearby restaurants and food trucks will provide concessions. More information at mvacarts.org/concerts

The All Call Improv Ball!- 7 PM

Rated PG-13: You can experience live performances where improvisors create scenes, characters, and laughter on the spot. Our short-form improv combines quick wit, audience suggestions, and uproarious scenarios—think ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ meets your favorite comedy club! After intermission local improvisers, stand-ups, and actors play in our Fishbowl style set. All the names go in a bowl, a hefty handful get drawn to play, and then we improvise scenes based on audience suggestions! If you’re a member of the local comedy or acting community you’re invited to put your name in the bowl!

Sidechat: Longform Improv Show- 8:30 PM

Rated R: RCI & The Fantastic Invaders Present... A night of long-form improv in the Black Box Theatre, featuring: The Fantastic Invaders & Sidechat (founding RCI members). Seating is limited.

The Eighth Street Community will host Love Grows Here 2025 on Friday, May 9th, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, at the Venue at Oak Place. The event begins with a social hour at the historic Steele-Fowler House, followed by dinner and entertainment in the adjacent East Huntsville building. This gathering celebrates the ongoing revitalization of Eighth Street. Information is available at www.3058thstreet.org.

Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy presents A Wrinkle in Time, Mother’s Day weekend only May 9th through 11th. Walk through the vortex of this fantastical adventure traveling through time and space as Fantasy Playhouse presents the popular kids sci-fi novel by Madeleine L'Engle live on stage. Information at FantasyPlayhouse.org

Rated PG-13: This is an evening of improv comedy fun, upstairs in the Black Box theatre! The Black Box Comedy Show features our ensemble cast performing games based on your suggestions, all for a small admission fee.

8 PM

The 2025 Madison Community Volunteer Fair is happening Saturday, May 10th from 10am to 2pm at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Madison. You can learn about many kinds of volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits and organizations. The fair is family friendly with fun service activities for kids. Information is available on the Madison Community Volunteer Fair Facebook page.

St. Thomas Presents an Encore Concert with award winning guitarist Parker Hastings on Saturday, May 10 at 5 pm. Parker, a member of the Nat'l Pickers Hall of Fame, performs in the spirit of "music to make you smile.” St. Thomas is located on Bailey Cove Rd in south Huntsville. All are welcome. Information at stthomashuntsville.org

Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy presents A Wrinkle in Time, Mother’s Day weekend only May 9th through 11th. Walk through the vortex of this fantastical adventure traveling through time and space as Fantasy Playhouse presents the popular kids sci-fi novel by Madeleine L'Engle live on stage. Information at FantasyPlayhouse.org

The Allen Watkins Band Benefit Concert will take place on May 10, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm at Huntsville Botanical Garden. The event is at Murray Hall at HSV Botanical Garden. The charity, Alabama Concerns of Police Survivors, is a non-profit organization that responds after the death of an officer to support surviving family members. The band is supporting this issue because of a close family friend who was widowed at 30 when her husband was killed responding to a crime.

The Music at Messiah Concert Series presents internationally acclaimed baritone Thomas Florio on Saturday, May 10th at 7 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison. This concert is open to the public and includes vocal works by Finzi, Chabrier, and the Vaughan Williams "Five Mystical Songs." More information at musicatmessiah.org.

Rated R: You can come see some celebrity impersonations- Donna, Cindy, Madonna, Whitney, Tina, Amy, and Rick- all on the same stage! The event is hosted by "Martha Stewart" and "Snoop Dogg."

You're invited to Mom & Me Tea at Huntsville Botanical Garden, on Sunday, May 11, with two seating options available, 1:00 – 2:30 PM and 3:15 – 4:45 PM. Guests will experience an afternoon tea with a light menu, live guitar music, and a toast to moms surrounded by blooms. Information at hsvbg.org/events.

Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy presents A Wrinkle in Time, Mother’s Day weekend only May 9th through 11th. Walk through the vortex of this fantastical adventure traveling through time and space as Fantasy Playhouse presents the popular kids sci-fi novel by Madeleine L'Engle live on stage. Information at FantasyPlayhouse.org

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 38th Annual Senior Fun Fest will be May 13 at the Alabama A&M Agribition Center in Huntsville from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Information at (256) 830-0818 or tarcog.us