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5 Things to do This Weekend – March 5

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Check out these super fun things to do this weekend!

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, March 5 – 7, 2021

1. Tyler Reese Tritt

Date: Friday, March 5
Time: 7pm
Location: Sidetracks Music Hall
Event Information

See Tyler Reese Tritt hit the stage with Brandon Elder & Jamie Suttle. General admission is $12.

2. Huntsville Anime Day

Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Embassy Suites
Event Information

Scaled back this year to just a marketplace. Admission is only $3. FREE ADMISSION for Military and kids under 10.

3. Fire on the Mountain

Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Be transported back to the 1800s as they prepare historic recipes over open fires and cast-iron cookstoves. Blacksmiths will be firing up the forges. Included with regular admission.

4. Community Kite Festival Goes Virtual

Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 11 – 12pm
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Join Asha Kiran Foundation for their 9th Annual Community Kite Festival! Just because you’re home, doesn’t mean you can’t join the fun.

5. Speaking Truth To Power Featuring Devyn Keith

Date: Sunday, March 7
Time: 7pm
Location: Dark.Side Coffee
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A sit down with Devyn Keith, the youngest member of Huntsville City Council and owner of Dark.Side Coffee.

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

5 Things to do This Weekend – February 26

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Check out these things to do this weekend! We also have a new blog about Downtown Dining – RocketFuel Hsv grabbed the inside scoop on Corner Pour.

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, February 26 – 28, 2021

1. Havoc Wiener Dog Race Night

Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Von Braun Center
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A fan favorite returns! Join us for our 11th annual Wiener Dog Races as we take the ice as the Rocket City Long Dogs!

2. Singer Songwriter Night

Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 8-11pm
Location: SideTrack Music Hall
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Enjoy the artists Casper McWade, Boyd Causey, Dalton Bush, and Jeremy Noble.

3. Intermediate Hike at Monte Sano

Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 9am – 1:30pm
Location: Monte Sano State Park
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Join Alpha Expeditions for an intermediate hike on Monte Sano Mountain! Must Register.

4. Black History Poetry and Paint

Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 11 – 12pm
Location: 6200 Mastin Lake Rd NW, Huntsville, AL
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What does “The Dream” look like to you? Mark your calendar and meet us for our Black History Paint and Poetry Brunch! Tickets Required.

5. Mozart and More

Date: Sunday, February 28
Time: 7:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
Event Information

Your Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is still here! We remain committed to serving the Huntsville community through music, as safely as possible.

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

5 Things to do This Weekend – February 19

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It has been a chilly few days, but if your ready to get out of the house – check out these events! We also have a new blog about Geocaching and local dark beer selections.

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, February 19 – 21, 2021

1. Final Days of Frida

Date: Now – February 28th
Time: Check website for times
Location: Huntsville Museum of Art
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This exhibit is an incredible tribute to an artist who continues to influence millions by the simple fact that she was always true to herself, no matter the cost. 

2. Dog Days at the Garden

Date: Now – February 28th
Time: Check website for times
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
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Enjoy the Garden with your four-legged friend! From mid-January through the end of February, dogs are welcome at the Garden every day.

3. Post Traumatic Stress Relief – Comedy Show

Date: Friday, February 19
Time: 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Shenanigans Comedy Theatre
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Rated R: Comedy by veterans, for veterans and those that love them! Don’t miss this great show. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Still Serving Veterans.

4. Cocktails & Cosmos: Perseverance Touchdown

Date: Friday, February 19
Time: 7 – 8:30pm
Location: U.S. Space and Rocket Center
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The Perseverance Rover and its helicopter companion, Ingenuity, are scheduled to land on the red planet Feb. 18, in search of past microbial life on Mars.

5. Sierra Ferrell Live

Date: Saturday, February 20
Time: 8 – 11pm
Location: Sidetracks Music Hall
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With her spellbinding voice and time-bending sound, Sierra Ferrell makes music that’s as fantastically vagabond as the artist herself – ready for some live local music?

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

5 Things to do This Weekend – February 12

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Between Mardi Gras celebrations and Valentine’s Day – there are several events happening this weekend! Don’t forget to check out our Valentine’s Day and Eating Your Way Through Mardi Gras blogs.

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, February 12 – 14, 2021

1. Von Brewski Beer Festival

Date & Time:
Friday, February 12 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 13 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 3 – 6 p.m | 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Mars Music Hall
Event Information

For 2021, the Fifth Annual Von Brewski Beer Festival will look a little (let’s be honest – a lot!) different; BUT, there will be plenty of beer on tap, live music, and of course (pre-made) pretzel necklaces!

2. Bridge the Ballet

Date: February 12 – 14
Time: Check event for times
Location: 3401 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
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The performance will feature Affectionately Yours, a Valentine’s Day favorite, a collection of vignettes of human emotion: love, inspiration, happiness, and hope, dedicated to the city of Huntsville and the community that supports the Huntsville Ballet.

3. Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Downtown Huntsville Square
Event Information

This event is going to have local art vendors, musicians, retail deals and discounts, and giveaways!

4. Mardi Gras MidCity

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 11am – 9pm
Location: The Camp / MidCity
Event Information

Come celebrate Huntsville’s immersive Mardi Gras at MidCity with a mask-required, all-outdoor concert event that will transport you RIGHT to the French Quarter with authentic New Orleans cuisine, beverages from Bourbon Street, and Grammy-award winning music. 

5. Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: Jazz McKenzie Valentines Night

Date: Sunday, February 14
Time: 6 – 9pm
Location: Stovehouse
Event Information

Come enjoy a socially distant Valentine’s lawn party. Great restaurants, drinks, coffee, patio heaters, fire pits & free live music!

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

5 Things to do This Weekend – February 5

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As we head straight into February – check out these events to kick off the month.

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, February 5 – 7, 2021

1. Rocket City Improv Presents…

Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 8 – 9:30pm
Location: Shenanigans Comedy Theatre
Event Information

Based on audience suggestions, every single show will be different and unique, so be sure to be there every time!

2. The Zooks Live

Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Location: Rocket Republic Brewing
Event Information

Come enjoy good brew and good company!

3. Local Lineup: Marquis Green

Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Mars Music Hall
Event Information

The Mars Music Hall Local Lineup Series is free to the public and provides a great place to see live local music performed in the new state-of-the-art venue – socially distant!

4. Letterpress Valentines Workshop

Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 12 – 4pm
Location: Studio 150 in Lowe Mill
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Print a set of Valentine cards on their 107-year-old letterpress!

5. Schubert Goes to Mars – Updated Event

Date: Sunday, February 7
Time: 3:30 – 5:30pm
Location: VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
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Schubert’s Symphony No. 5, one of the most transparent and Mozartean of his orchestral works, offers a golden opportunity to hear the vibrant colors of a Classical orchestra with clarity.

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

5 Things to do This Weekend – January 29

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Start the Mardi Gras Party this weekend (and watch out for that groundhog)!

Things to do This Weekend in Huntsville, AL, January 20 – 31, 2021

1. Mardi Gras at Midcity

Date: starts Friday, January 29
Location: The Camp at Midcity
Event Information

Mardi Gras themed Pop Up Bar here for 3 weeks.

2. Vinyl Night

Date: Friday, January 29
Time: 6 pm
Location: Gallery 1:11
Event Information

Enjoy libations, art, and records.

3. Second Hand Smoke (Band)

Date: Saturday, January 30
Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Furniture Factory
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Furniture Factory has a HUGE patio!

4. Havoc Hockey Game

Date:
Friday, January 29 is Country Moo-sic Night
Saturday, January 30 is Star Wars Night
Time: 7 pm both nights
Location: VBC Propst Arena

Chicken or light sabers?? Maybe both! Cheer on the Havoc while you’re at it.

5. Celebrate Groundhog Day

Date: Sunday, January 31
Time: 2 pm
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Celebrate all things groundhog, and see Alabama’s true weather forecasting groundhog Smith Lake Jake.

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

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