7 cool events happening this weekend in the Rocket City

This is the final weekend of 2023, which also means that Sunday is New Year’s Eve. We previously reported on cool events happening on New Year’s Eve, so if you are looking for stuff to do Sunday, check out these ideas.

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But there’s more happening this weekend in the Rocket City. Check out these events:

1. The Age of Armor exhibit

Head to the Huntsville Museum of Art for The Age of Armor exhibit, showing until January 14. The exhibition explores the story of armor in its golden age.

• When: All weekend
• Where: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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2. Lipz Lounge Karaoke

Head over to Straight to Ale this weekend for some awesome karaoke. Make sure you hang out with Remy Friday and Saturday night for the coolest karaoke lounge in Huntsville.

• When: Dec. 29-30, Doors open at 5, karaoke starts at 9PM
• Where: Straight to Ale, 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
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3. Cigar box guitar lessons

Drop by the Cigar Box Guitar Store at Lowe Mill and take a free cigar box guitar lesson. It’s actually really easy and a ton of fun!

• When: Dec. 30, 12PM-2PM
• Where: Cigar Box Guitar Store at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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4. Matt Prater

Enjoy the old-school country tunes of Matt Prater at this free show at Stovehouse Saturday night.

• When: Dec. 30, 6PM
• Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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5. UAH Basketball

Catch the UAH Chargers women’s and men’s basketball teams take on West Georgia Saturday at Kelly Court at Spragins Hall on the UAH campus.

• When: Dec. 30, women’s game 2PM, men’s game 4PM
• Where: Kelly Court at Spragins Hall, 205 Spragins Hall, Huntsville, AL 35899
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6. Kwanzaa Karamu

Celebrate and learn about Kwanzaa with taste of Africa, Entertainment, and more.

• When: Dec. 30, 12PM-4PM
• Where: North Huntsville Library (Conference Room) 3011 Sparkman Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
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7. Yule Celebration at Monte Sano

Meet at the John Scoble Memorial Pavilion at Monte Sano State Park for a Yule Celebration hosted by Sacred Moon Brove.

• When: Dec. 30, 11AM
• Where: Monte Sano State Park, 5105 SE Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801
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