13 fun + exciting events this weekend in Huntsville

The first weekend of February is upon us and the Rocket City is packed with cool stuff to do all weekend long. From sports to live music to exhibits, we have a little something for everyone.

Check out these cool events this weekend:

Broadway Theatre League presents ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’

Leading off the events this weekend in Huntsville is the Broadway Theatre League’s presentation of “Giraffes Can’t Dance,” a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with puppets, African rhythm and lots of dancing.

• When: Feb. 2, 7PM
• Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Cheyloe

Come out to Stovehouse Friday night to see Cheyloe, an Americana/alt-country artist who puts on a fantastic live performance.

• When: Feb. 2, 6PM
• Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Alabama RV Show

More than a dozen RV dealers are on hand at this huge RV supershow at the Von Braun Center all weekend.

• When: Feb. 2-4, 10AM-7PM
• Where: VBC South Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Theatre Huntsville presents ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’

This is a super-entertaining musical comedy, involving a bumbling police inspector, a half-crazed German maid, swiveling bookcases and the plot twisting in hilarious directions.

• When: Feb. 2-3, 7:30PM; Feb. 4, 2PM
• Where: The Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Disco Night at the Electric Belle

Get out those bell bottoms, dancing shoes and disco attire and join in on the fun at the Electric Belle at Stovehouse Friday night.

• When: Feb. 2, 7PM
• Where: The Electric Belle, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Judy Collins

Judy Collins is a music legend, and you can see her live and in person this weekend at the Mars Music Hall.

• When: Feb. 2, 7PM
• Where: Mars Music Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville Botanical Garden – Gardening with Kids: Bird Houses

Take an observation walk to explore bird habitats and collect natural materials along the way. Attendees will decorate a wooden bird house with natural materials that you can take home and enjoy observing where you live. This program will include both indoor and outdoor experiences.

• When: Feb. 3, 10AM
• Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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UAH Basketball vs. Lee University

The UAH men’s and women’s basketball teams are in action this weekend, taking on Lee University. Come cheer on the Chargers at Spragins Hall Saturday.

• When: Feb. 3, 4PM & 5:50PM
• Where: Spraggins Hall, 205 Spragins Hall, Huntsville, AL 35899
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8th Annual Von Brewski Beer Festival

Sample more than 100 beers from 50 different brewers all over the state and southeast at the Von Brewski Beer Festival. The event also includes food, live music and giveaways.

• When: Feb. 3, 2PM
• Where: Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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North Alabama War Dawgs vs. Atlanta Aliens

Your own North Alabama War Dawgs semi-pro hoops team hosts the Atlanta Aliens Saturday night at James Clemens High School.

• When: Feb. 3, 7PM
• Where: James Clemens High School, 11306 County Line Rd, Madison, AL 35756
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Black Jacket Symphony presents Journey’s Escape album

One of the most iconic albums of its era, Escape is a masterpiece by Journey. And Black Jacket Symphony will play the album live in its entirety, one of the events this weekend music lovers cannot miss.

• When: Feb. 3, 5PM & 9PM
• Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Run for the Beads Mardi Gras 5K

Join Mardi Gras Huntsville in Twickenham for a fun 5K Saturday morning — and don’t forget to grab a post-drink cocktail at Cajun Steamer.

• When: Feb. 3, 8:30AM
• Where: Twickenham Station
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Coffee Black at The Camp

Coffee Black presents a performance of “funky soul for your funky soul.” They’re a funk/soul group from Muscle Shoals founded by CJ Anderson in 2017.

• When: Feb. 4 1PM
• Where: The Camp at MidCity, 5909 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
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