5 Things to do This Weekend – June 11

By Katelyn Henderson

It’s time to make those weekend plans. Here is a great list to get you started!

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, June 11 – 13, 2021

1. Black Restaurant Week

Date: Friday, June 11 – Sunday, June 20
Location: Multiple Locations
Event Information   Celebrate and support black-owned restaurants in Huntsville and the surrounding cities. GrubSouth will be delivering for free during the week. 

2. Unpoetic Flavor Release Party

Date: June 11
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Location: The Camp
Event Information

Alt-Rock Huntsville group Them Damn Dogs are ready for the public to experience Unpoetic Flavor. A collection of dance songs about love, loss, insanity, hope, and redemption! 

3. 5th Annual Reelin N Smokin Backyard BBQ Competition

Date: Saturday, June 12
Location: Ditto Landing
Event Information

This KCBS (The Kansas City Barbeque Society) sanctioned & ABA (Alabama Barbecue Association) sanctioned Backyard BBQ competition will take place in the Ditto Landing Campground and will be the perfect kick-off for our Marina Day Celebration!

4. Southern Fried Film Festival

Date: Friday, June 11 – Saturday, June 12
Time: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Location: MidCity Drive-In
Event Information

The Southern Fried Festival is an annual event celebrating films from around the world in Huntsville, Alabama. Join us June 11th and 12th at the MidCity District Drive-In!

5. Steel Toe Comedy Show

Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 8pm
Location: Shenanigans
Event Information

Rated R: We are excited to bring you a comedy show for the working class! This show features some of our favorite dudes from the blue collar world, Josh Beard, Ogre and Carl Paul!

June 11 – The 2021 Rocket City Pride Youth Drag Show
June 12 – Rocket City Pride Field Day
June 12 – Pride Party at Straight to Ale
June 12 – Rocket City Pride Movie & Picnic Under the Stars

For even more stuff to do, check out our Events Calendar!

Katelyn Henderson

Katelyn Henderson is the founder of We Are Huntsville and a content marketing strategist with a passion for connecting people to the places, businesses, and events that make North Alabama special. Through storytelling, digital marketing, and community partnerships, she helps local organizations grow while celebrating the region she calls home.