Battle of the Buffalo highlights fun + exciting weekend (April 17-19)

We have an exciting weekend ahead, between a local frat raising money for cancer through a chicken wing festival and tons of celebs coming to town for a pop culture expo. Find everything you need to know below from live music to festivals! 👇

Live music

Rod Stewart @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart’s top selling “One Last Time” tour has already made stops in Asia, Europe, North and South America, and will make a stop in Huntsville this spring.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM
• Cost: $65+
• Details

Michael Goldsmith Band @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Michael Goldsmith, Chris Cook and Steven Jackson are some of the best songwriters around. When you combine them all together you get an absolute powerhouse of fantastic songs!
• When: Friday, 9PM
• Cost: $5
• Details

HBCU Music Fest 26 @ Barracuda Taco Stand

• What: Get ready to vibe with the HBCU Talent alongside the community at the HBCU Music Fest 26, hosted by Thee Black Shakespeare.
• When: Saturday, 7-10PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

ZZ Top + Dwight Yoakam @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Legendary rockers ZZ Top hit the stage with special guest Dwight Yoakam (who is a legend in his own right).
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $65+
• Details

Sports

Rocket City Trash Pandas @ Toyota Field

• What: The Trash Pandas are in town this weekend, and Friday night is Huntsville Utility Workers Appreciation Night with fireworks, Saturday night’s game also includes a fireworks show and Sunday’s game highlights Autism Awareness.
• When: Friday-Saturday, 6:30PM; Sunday, 2:30PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details
• Bonus: Check our guide to game day pro tips

UAH Baseball @ Charger Park

• What: The Chargers baseball season is in full swing, so to speak, with three home games this weekend, including a doubleheader Saturday.
• When: Friday, 3:30PM; Saturday, 12PM, 3PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows + expos

Huntsville Comic + Pop Culture Expo @ VBC South Hall

• What: Don’t miss Alabama’s largest celebration of “all things geek!” Celebrity guests include Jodie Sweetin, Amy Jo Johnson, Ron Pearlman, Mario Lopez, LeVar Burton and many more.
• When: Friday, 3-8PM; Saturday, 10AM-6PM; Sunday, 11AM-5PM
• Cost: $35+
• Details

Jason Salmon @ Levity Live

• What: Laugh with this Texas born, NYC-based comedian whose comedy has been described as “getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten, from the dumbest guy you know.”
• When: Friday, 7PM; Saturday, 6:30PM, 8:45PM
• Cost: $22+
• Details

‘The Sleeping Beauty‘ @ Mark C Smith Concert Hall

• What: Huntsville Ballet presents this classical fairytale ballet incorporating enchantment, suspense and passion set to Peter Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 2PM + 7:30PM; Sunday, 1PM
• Cost: $35+
• Details

Festivals + parties

Battle of the Buffalo @ Big Spring Park

• What: Get ready to eat some of the Rocket City’s best chicken wings while raising money for cancer research and treatment for patients at Clearview Cancer Institute.
• When: Saturday, 12-5PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

Paint the Town Huntsville @ Historic Five Points District

• What: Enjoy a citywide “plein air” weekend where local artists will paint on location throughout Five Points and Downtown Huntsville.
• When: Friday-Sunday
• Cost: Free
• Details

6th Annual Crawfish Festival @ The Camp

• What: Get ready to pinch, peel and party with live music, vendors and more at The Camp at MidCity.
• When: Saturday, 11AM-11PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

Own Your Legacy Music Ownership & Positive Culture Summit @ Lowe Mill Suite 1047

• What: This event by nonprofit Our Creative Kind aims to connect creatives and independent artists through workshops and conversation about music business.
• When: Saturday, 2-3PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Markets

Limestone County Master Gardeners Plant Sale @ LCMG Greenhouse

• What: LCMG will have a variety of plants for sale (annuals, perennials, vegetables, natives, trees, shrubs and house plants), plus there will be gardening demonstrations, a silent auction, vendors and a kids craft area.
• When: Saturday, 8AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

The Huntsville Flea @ Cherries Vintage

• What: Browse some of the best vendors in the region for vintage clothing, records, trinkets, jewelry and more.
• When: Saturday, 11AM-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

The Hunt Vintage Market @ Back Forty Brewing

• What: Don’t miss The Hunt, an all women-owned vintage and makers market where you can enjoy local vendors, live music and some tasty food and beer at Back Forty!
• When: Sunday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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