Here are 9 cool events happening this weekend in Huntsville

huntsville this weekend — There’s plenty to do this weekend in Huntsville. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

Well Huntsvillians, the weekend is almost upon us and while it looks like the air might get a little chilly, the sun will be shining and there are plenty of cool things to do this weekend in the Rocket City.

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Check out these events happening this weekend in Huntsville:

St. Paul + the Broken Bones

Birmingham natives St. Paul & the Broken Bones have enjoyed international success, but have not forgotten their Alabama roots. Catch them live at Mars Music Hall Friday night.

When: Feb. 16, 8PM
Where: Mars Music Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Jordan Gillis

Jordan Gillis is known for his rare combination of soulful singing and virtuosic lead guitar. This is a free show at The Booth at Stovehouse.

When: Feb. 16, 6PM
Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Gnomes in the Garden

This is Huntsville Botanical Garden’s awesome winter feature, “Gnomes in the Garden.” Embark on a delightful gnome-spotting adventure throughout the garden.

When: All weekend
Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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BTL presents ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’

Don’t miss Broadway Theatre League’s stage presentation of the Harper Lee classic “To Kill A Mockingbird.” There are five shows to choose from this weekend,

When: Feb. 16, 8PM; Feb. 17, 2PM, 8PM; Feb. 18, 2PM, 6:30PM
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Guided hike at Bethel Springs Nature Preserve

This Land Trust of North Alabama guided hike will start with an easy walk on the Bethel Creek Loop Trail. This is a 2-mile hike that will likely take about two hours.

When: Feb. 17, 2PM
Where: Bethel Springs Nature Preserve, 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL 35748
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Alabama A&M basketball

Alabama A&M’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are in action this weekend in Huntsville, hosting Mississippi Valley State. The action begins at noon on Saturday.

When: Feb. 17, 12PM (women’s game), 2PM (men’s game)
Where: AAMU Event Center
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UAH Lacrosse

UAH’s women’s lacrosse team plays Sunday at 11AM against Florida Southern, while the men’s team plays Young Harris at 4PM at Charger Park.

When: Feb. 18, 11AM (women’s), 4PM (men’s)
Where: Charger Park, 900 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Rocket City Bluegrass Jam

Get out your guitars, banjos, harmonicas, mandolins and more and join in on this Sunday’s Rocket City Bluegrass Jam.

When: Feb. 18, 4PM
Where: Straight to Ale, 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Huntsville Havoc vs. Knoxville Ice Bears

spring sports — Check out some hockey this weekend in Huntsville. (McCarley Northway/Hville Blast)

Cheer on the Havoc Sunday afternoon as they take on Knoxville. This is free Team Poster Night. Be one of the first 1,000 fans to get your 2023-24 Havoc team poster and stick around after the game to get them signed.