Here are our picks for 5 Things to do This Weekend!
WhistleStop Festival & Rocket City BBQ Cook-Off
@ Historic Huntsville Depot, Friday 4 – 11 pm & Saturday 10 am – 11 pm
A foot-stompin’, pig-chompin’ two-day festival featuring Kansas and Sister Hazel. Proceeds support the EarlyWorks Museum Complex. General admission tickets: weekend $35, single day adult $25 , single day child $5.
Whistlestop Weekend | Event Information
Heroes and Hops: A Masked Evening for the American Cancer Society
@ Straight to Ale, Friday, 7 – 11 pm
A Super Hero & Villain themed charity benefit to raise money for Relay for Life. Costumes encouraged with music provided by the dance band Groove! $10 at the door.
Hereoes and Hops Event Page | Event Information
Hands-on Trucks
@ Sci-Quest, Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm
Let your kids get behind the wheel and explore a variety of their favorite vehicles and meet the men and women who drive the trucks! Included in admission: $10 adults, $9 children, free for members.
On A High Note presented by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
@ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Saturday, 7:30 pm
Three different perspectives on classical music: Liszt, Bartók, and Brahms. This also marks the return of violinist Elina Vähälä, a Huntsville favorite. Tickets are $25 – $69.
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Event Information
Huntsville Ballet presents Soul Street Dance Company
@ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Sunday, 2 – 4 pm
Soul Street concerts consist of high-energy movement that will keep you at the edge of your seat. It’s a show that will make you laugh and keep audiences of all ages entertained. Tickets are $23.50 – $29.
Huntsville Ballet | Event Information
FREE Comic Book Day
This Saturday, celebrate Free Comic Book Day with a visit to one of these local comic book shops with special events throughout the day.
- The Deep, 2310 South Memorial Parkway
- Haven Comics Etc, 1871 Slaughter Road
For even more great events, check out our Events Calendar.
If you are reading this – this is an older article published by Our Valley Events. The information may be out of date – be sure to check for new info!
Another event to add to your weekend calendar: the Huntsville Annual All-Day Sacred Harp Singing at Burritt on the Mountain, free of charge – come and participate or just listen! Potluck lunch at noon. All are welcome!
Burritt on the Mountain
Huntsville, AL
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Directions: From downtown Huntsville, take US 431 (Governors Drive) south to top of Monte Sano Mountain. Turn left onto Monte Sano Boulevard. Turn left onto Burritt Drive. Follow the Museum signs.
More information on Sacred Harp singing is at fasola.org or at fasolahsv.wix.com/fasolahsv
Guh! Forgot the date! It’s on Saturday, May 2!
Thank you Karen! Sacred Harp singing at Burritt sounds like a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.