8 amazing events to check out this February in the Rocket City

february events — The Von Brewski Beer Festival is coming up in February here in Huntsville. (Michael Seale/Hville Blast)

With January about half over, it’s not too early to turn our attention to February to plan some fun events here in the Huntsville area. And lucky for us, the calendar is already filling up some amazing events to check out this February in the Rocket City.

We will have our special Valentines Day events guides coming soon, so we excluded Valentine’s Day-themed events for this guide, so here goes:

Feathered February – Feb. 1-29

During the month of February, the Huntsville Botanical Garden will show their appreciation for our feathered friends with events and educational programs for the whole family.

When: Feb. 1-29
Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Judy Collins – Feb. 2

february — The legendary Judy Collins will perform at Mars Music Hall in February. (“Judy Collins 1711710019_bearbeitet-1” by Heinrich Klaffs is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Catch legendary folk singer Judy Collins at the Mars Music Hall to kick off the month.

When: Feb. 2, 7:30PM
Where: Mars Music Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Mardi Gras at MidCity – Feb. 2-14

Let the good times roll at MidCity Feb. 2-14 while kicking off the Mardi Gras celebration for the month.This ongoing party features live music, great food and some real good times.

When: Feb. 2-14
Where: MidCity District, 5909 University Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35806
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Von Brewski Beer Festival – Feb. 3

Sample beers from all over the country at this awesome beer festival. There’s food, live music and — of course — tons of beer.

When: Feb. 3, 2PM-6PM
Where: VBC Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville Havoc Hockey

The Huntsville Havoc will have five home games during February, including some cool themed nights — a Harry Potter Night, Scout Night, Team Poster Night and more.

When: Feb. 9, 10, 18, 23, 24
Where: VBC Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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To Kill A Mockingbird – Feb. 16-18

Broadway Theater League presents Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. Tickets are on sale now.

When: Feb. 16-18
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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St. Paul & the Broken Bones – Feb. 16

Grammy nominees and international touring artists St. Paul & the Broken Bones will play a show in the Rocket City next month as the Alabama natives continue their world tour.