Don't miss these unique arts events coming to the Rocket City

huntsville ballet this weekend — Don’t miss Dancer’s Choice from the Huntsville Ballet. (Huntsville Ballet)

While we have some really cool concerts heading our way in the next several weeks, don’t forget that here in Huntsville we are strong supporters of the arts, and we have plenty of upcoming arts events happening here in town as well.

Here are a few suggestions:

‘Six: The Musical”

Kicking off our arts events for the next few months is a fabulous show at the VBC. (VBC)

A musical look at the wives of King Henry VIII, “Six” is the winner of 23 awards, including the 2022 Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.

When: Feb. 4-9
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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‘The Aluminum Show’

A unique and energetic experience for the entire family, is a stimulating tour de force that combines movement, dance, visual theater and plenty of humor.

In the show, talented dancers and actors breathe life into aluminum-made industrial materials while telling the story of an astronaut who was on a mission in a bizarre metallic world.

When: Feb. 12-13
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville Ballet presents ‘Dancers’ Choice’

This series of in-studio performances gives Huntsville Ballet Company’s professional dancers the opportunity to perform in genres of their choice.

The intimate setting of the studio has proven to create an immersive, interactive experience. Each performance will conclude with the opportunity to meet and ask questions of the dancers.

When: Feb. 13-16
Where: Huntsville Ballet, Studio 4, 800 Regal Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Sleeping Beauty + The Big Green Pea

Website Posts 1920 1080 px 10 C52438F7 C018 D90D 64A216C4B485591F c551a1a9 0494 50fd daf6189ed3d3ff84 — Check out this Fantasy Playhouse presentation. (VBC)

Dancing maidens, spinning wheels, silly tricksters, alluring mystery and hilarious adventures will ensure in the latest twisted fairytale from Fantasy Playhouse’s very own Nysland forest.

When: Feb. 21-23
Where: VBC Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Writer’s Series: Ashley M. Jones, Alabama Poet Laureate

(“2019 Winter Symposium” by Southern Foodways Alliance is licensed under CC BY 2.0)

Ashley M. Jones is the author of four poetry collections, most recently Lullaby for the Grieving. She is the first person of color to hold the title of Alabama Poet Laureate.

When: March 12
Where: Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
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‘By the Way, Meet Vera Stark’

Theatre Huntsville always provides some entertaining arts events here in town, and this upcoming show is no exception. “By the Way, Meet Vera Startk” is an entertaining production that shines a spotlight on the untold stories of Black actresses in Hollywood’s Golden Age, offering a fresh perspective on race, identity and the pursuit of fame.

When: March 21-30
Where: VBC Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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‘Mamma Mia’

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA.

When: March 28-30
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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