Check out these 15 exciting weekend events here in the Rocket City

This weekend is Easter weekend, and while there are numerous Easter events happening in and around Huntsville (egg hunts and sunrise services), we also have some other cool weekend events here in the Rocket City.

Live Music

1. Stories Behind The Songs: A Writers Round By The Beasley Brothers + Friends @ Stovehouse

• What: Hosted by The Beasley Brothers + Friends, this special writers’ round brings together fellow lyric lovers for a night of raw, original music and the stories that shaped it.
• When: April 18, 7PM
• Cost: $12
• Details

2. Giovannie + The Hired Guns @ Furniture Factory (Downtown)

• What: Catch this talented Texas-based band’s fusion of rock and roll/country at the Furniture Factory in Downtown Huntsville.
• When: April 18, 7PM
• Cost: $20+
• Details

3. 80s New Wave Night w/Wild Life in the Working Class @ The Open Bottle

• What: Go back in time to big hair, parachute pants and neon clothes and enjoy this 80s tribute band at the Open Bottle in Madison.
• When: April 18, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

4. Southern Soul Rising Stars Tour @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Catch these rising stars of soul, featuring Marcellus TheSinger, Fat Daddy, FPJ and PC Band.
• When: April 18, 8PM
• Cost: $50
• Details

Sports + Games

5. Downtown Open @ The Square in Downtown Huntsville

• What: The downtown square has been transformed into a fun, free mini putt-putt course open to everyone, anytime! Grab a putter and golf ball from BeeZr, Honest Coffee or One Man’s Vintage and enjoy a round in the heart of the city. 
• When: April 19, 5PM-April 30, 11PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

6. Huntsville City FC vs Chicago Fire @ Joe Davis Stadium

• What: Your very own Huntsville City FC hosts a mach against Chicago Sunday night.
• When: April 20, 6PM
• Cost: $12+
• Details

7. Yoga with Kat @ Mill Kat Healing Arts

• What: If you’ve been afraid to try yoga or thought you couldn’t do it, this class is for you. This class is geared towards adults with all levels of abilities, neurodivergence, etc. 
• When: April 20, 12:30PM
• Cost: Suggested donation of $10
• Details

Arts + Exhibits + Education

8. Huntsville Ballet Presents ‘Swan lake’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Huntsville Ballet Co. presents “Swan Lake,” accompanied by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
• When: April 18, 7:30PM,; April 19 2PM, 7:30PM; April 20, 3PM
• Cost: $39-$44
• Details

9. Annual Touch-A-Truck Event @ Bridge Street Town Centre

• What: Guests are invited to meet the Huntsville Fire and Police Departments and enjoy a close-up experience with their vehicles, The event includes live music, face painters, balloon artists and more.
• When: April 19, 11AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

10. Capoeira Class @ Lowe Mill

• What: Come learn Capoeira — a Brazilian martial art and dance form that blends movement, music and culture.
• When: April 19, 2PM
• Cost: $10-$15
• Details

Food + Markets

11. Madison City Farmers Market @ Trinity Baptist Church

• What: Madison City Farmers Market is the area’s original local, producer-only farmers market, founded in 2007. Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by local farmers and craftspeople.
• When: April 19, 8AM-12PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

12. Crawfish Festival @ The Camp

• What: Come to The Camp at MidCity for 10,000 lbs of delicious crawfish, full bars, amazing live music, local vendors and more, presented by the Apollo Coalition at The Camp.
• When: April 19, 11AM-11PM
• Cost: $25-$75
• Details

13. Tyrant’s Eye Pinball Release Party + Market @ The Speakeasy

• What: Whether you’re a mighty wizard, a sneaky rogue, or a fearless barbarian, get ready to play some pinball at the Speakeasy at Straight to Ale, followed by Bingo,a vendor market and more.
• When: April 19, 2-11PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

14. Denim Sunday Cookout @ Orion Amphitheater

• What: Celebrate culture, community, and creativity in Rocket City with food truck favorites serving BBQ, fish fry, snow cones, ice cream, and more.
• When: April 20, 2-8PM
• Cost: $20
• Details

15. Market @ Midcity

• What: Browse through produce, artwork, baked goods and more from local vendors while enjoying local food trucks and live music.
• When: March 20, 12-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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