BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hville Blast - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hville Blast X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hvilleblast.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hville Blast REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260629T004512Z CREATED:20260624T235913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T004512Z UID:10028339-1784921400-1784926800@hvilleblast.com SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Garden DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\nMember Tickets\nNon-Member Tickets\n\n*Be sure to select your preferred date for the show you’d like to attend. \nSupported by: \nPerformed by:Program sponsored by: \nWhere Nature & Theatre Come Together\nExperience the magic of Shakespeare like never before—outdoors\, at sundown\, and surrounded by the natural beauty of Huntsville Botanical Garden. Shakespeare in the Garden returns for another unforgettable summer of live theater under the stars. \nPerformed by UAH’s “Huntsville Shakes\,” this year’s rotating productions feature two beloved comedies: Much Ado About Nothing and The Taming of the Shrew. With minimalist staging and a fresh perspective\, these timeless works come to life in an intimate open-air setting. \nSet against the Garden’s lush backdrop\, this enchanting evening invites guests to relax and enjoy live performance. Enhance your visit with themed souvenirs\, signature cocktail\, and light bites from our on-site food trailer. \n\n2026 Season Dates & Performances\n\n\n\n\nDate\nPerformance\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 24\nMuch Ado About Nothing\n\n\nSaturday\, July 25\nThe Taming of the Shrew\n\n\nFriday\, July 31\nThe Taming of the Shrew\n\n\nSaturday\, August 1\nMuch Ado About Nothing\n\n\nFriday\, August 7\nMuch Ado About Nothing\n\n\nSaturday\, August 8\nThe Taming of the Shrew\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Timeline & Details\n\nTiming: Ticket scanning will begin at 6:30 p.m.The performance will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and conclude at 9:00 p.m.\n\n\nSeating: Guests are encouraged to bring cushions or blankets for added comfort to sit on the Amphitheatre’s concrete steps. Lawn chairs are permitted but must be placed in the back row of the Amphitheatre or in the surrounding grassy areas to ensure clear sightlines for all guests.\n\n\nRefreshments: Refreshments will be available in the Amphitheatre. Fern & Feast On-The-Go\, the Garden’s bistro food trailer\, will be serving concession-style bites. The Garden Bar will be serving spirited and non-spirited beverages.\n\n\nA Note from Nature: Natural summer sounds will be part of the experience—sometimes the frogs like to accompany the drama.\n\n\nDon’t forget bug spray—the warm summer air brings the bugs out too.\n\n\nWeather: This event is rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather\, guests will be notified via email of any event changes.\n\n\nTickets\nWe recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time to secure your preferred show date. Dates sell fast! \nBe sure to select your preferred date for the show you’d like to attend. \n\n\nGarden Member\nPurchase Online or In-Person at the Admissions Desk \n\n\n$25 / person\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nNon-Member\nPurchase Online or In-Person at the Admissions Desk \n\n\n$35 / person\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n*Become a Garden Member and enjoy exclusive discounts\, special programs\, and more—plus free daily admission and reciprocal benefits at over 380 gardens nationwide! \n\nAs a nonprofit organization\, the Garden thrives through your support. Every program and event you enjoy helps fuel our conservation work and mission-driven initiatives. Thank you for helping us grow a greener\, more sustainable future. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Thank you for supporting the Garden! \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/shakespeare-in-the-garden-51/ LOCATION:Amphitheater at Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, 35805\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hvilleblast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dig-400x500-Website-calendar-7-79D690.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260628T003115Z CREATED:20260626T001617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T003115Z UID:10028398-1785007800-1785013200@hvilleblast.com SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Garden DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\nMember Tickets\nNon-Member Tickets\n\n*Be sure to select your preferred date for the show you’d like to attend. \nSupported by: \nPerformed by:Program sponsored by: \nWhere Nature & Theatre Come Together\nExperience the magic of Shakespeare like never before—outdoors\, at sundown\, and surrounded by the natural beauty of Huntsville Botanical Garden. Shakespeare in the Garden returns for another unforgettable summer of live theater under the stars. \nPerformed by UAH’s “Huntsville Shakes\,” this year’s rotating productions feature two beloved comedies: Much Ado About Nothing and The Taming of the Shrew. With minimalist staging and a fresh perspective\, these timeless works come to life in an intimate open-air setting. \nSet against the Garden’s lush backdrop\, this enchanting evening invites guests to relax and enjoy live performance. Enhance your visit with themed souvenirs\, signature cocktail\, and light bites from our on-site food trailer. \n\n2026 Season Dates & Performances\n\n\n\n\nDate\nPerformance\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 24\nMuch Ado About Nothing\n\n\nSaturday\, July 25\nThe Taming of the Shrew\n\n\nFriday\, July 31\nThe Taming of the Shrew\n\n\nSaturday\, August 1\nMuch Ado About Nothing\n\n\nFriday\, August 7\nMuch Ado About Nothing\n\n\nSaturday\, August 8\nThe Taming of the Shrew\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Timeline & Details\n\nTiming: Ticket scanning will begin at 6:30 p.m.The performance will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and conclude at 9:00 p.m.\n\n\nSeating: Guests are encouraged to bring cushions or blankets for added comfort to sit on the Amphitheatre’s concrete steps. Lawn chairs are permitted but must be placed in the back row of the Amphitheatre or in the surrounding grassy areas to ensure clear sightlines for all guests.\n\n\nRefreshments: Refreshments will be available in the Amphitheatre. Fern & Feast On-The-Go\, the Garden’s bistro food trailer\, will be serving concession-style bites. The Garden Bar will be serving spirited and non-spirited beverages.\n\n\nA Note from Nature: Natural summer sounds will be part of the experience—sometimes the frogs like to accompany the drama.\n\n\nDon’t forget bug spray—the warm summer air brings the bugs out too.\n\n\nWeather: This event is rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather\, guests will be notified via email of any event changes.\n\n\nTickets\nWe recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time to secure your preferred show date. Dates sell fast! \nBe sure to select your preferred date for the show you’d like to attend. \n\n\nGarden Member\nPurchase Online or In-Person at the Admissions Desk \n\n\n$25 / person\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nNon-Member\nPurchase Online or In-Person at the Admissions Desk \n\n\n$35 / person\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n*Become a Garden Member and enjoy exclusive discounts\, special programs\, and more—plus free daily admission and reciprocal benefits at over 380 gardens nationwide! \n\nAs a nonprofit organization\, the Garden thrives through your support. Every program and event you enjoy helps fuel our conservation work and mission-driven initiatives. Thank you for helping us grow a greener\, more sustainable future. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Thank you for supporting the Garden! \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/shakespeare-in-the-garden-52/ LOCATION:Amphitheater at Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, 35805\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hvilleblast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dig-400x500-Website-calendar-7-79D690.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T220000 DTSTAMP:20260622T145100Z CREATED:20260622T145100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T145100Z UID:10028209-1785438000-1785448800@hvilleblast.com SUMMARY:Good Game Comedy Presents: An Interactive Improv Experience DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of spontaneous comedy where your stories help shape the show. \nInspired by real life memories\, experiences\, and audience suggestions\, the talented improvisers of Good Game Comedy create hilarious characters\, unexpected situations\, and laugh out loud scenes right before your eyes. \nThis isn’t stand up comedy. It’s a fast paced\, interactive experience where audience participation fuels the fun. The more you share\, the more creative and entertaining the performance becomes. \nWhether you’re volunteering a story or simply enjoying the ride\, you’re in for a night full of surprises and laughter. \n📍Venue: The Blind Tiger\, 113 Clinton Ave W\, Downtown Huntsville \n🎟️ Tickets: $10 per person (plus fees) \n👉🏼 Purchase Tickets Here \nYou bring the stories. We bring the comedy. 🎭✨ \nThis is a 21+ only show. URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/good-game-comedy-presents-an-interactive-improv-experience/ LOCATION:The Blind Tiger\, 113 Clinton Ave W\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Arts & Culture,Comedy,Downtown Huntsville,Evening Events,Events,Just Annouced,North Alabama,Social Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hvilleblast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BoaTS_1080x1350-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T163805Z CREATED:20260624T163805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T163805Z UID:10028291-1787164200-1787169600@hvilleblast.com SUMMARY:Listening Is Reading: A Conversation Between Author and Audiobook Narrator DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an avid audiobook listener or a reader interested in storytelling\, you’ll want to sit in on this rare conversation between an author and the narrator of her audiobook. Marybeth Whalen is a southern author known for creating moving stories with memorable characters. Jane Oppenheimer is one of the foremost audiobook narrators working today\, with as many as 140 books to her credit. (She is the voice of Sybil in Virginia Evans’s beloved The Correspondent!) \nThis conversation will focus on Marybeth Whalen’s new novel\, Handle with Care\, which Jane Oppenheimer narrates. Join us for a fascinating talk about stories\, audiobooks\, and the many ways we read. \nThe event will be at Walker’s Market\, 809 Wellman Avenue (across the street from The Snail). \nTwo ticket options are available: \n\nTicket that includes book: $25\nTicket only: $18\n\nNOTE: If you purchase the audiobook of Handle with Care on Libro.fm (with The Snail on the Wall as your selected store)\, we will refund $5 of your ticket price.  \nGet Tickets Here. \nAbout Handle With Care:\nOn a quiet afternoon\, a small-town post office becomes the site of a domestic dispute when a husband holds four women captive: his frightened wife\, a young woman searching for meaning\, a mother facing an empty nest\, and an elderly woman with a life-altering secret. Outside\, a negotiator works to maintain a fragile peace while confronting her own struggles. Each woman carries something that\, if mailed\, would change her life. As the day stretches on\, these strangers form unexpected bonds. Handle with Care reveals how connection can emerge even in the darkest moments. \nAbout Marybeth Whalen:\nMarybeth Mayhew Whalen is the author of Every Moment Since and nine previous novels. She earned a BA in English with a concentration in Writing and Editing from NC State University and is the co-founder of The Book Tide\, an online community of readers where “a rising tide raises all books.” A native of Charlotte\, she now lives in Sunset Beach\, North Carolina\, with her husband Curt and their six children\, who are in various stages of adulthood. \nAbout Jane Oppenheimer:\nFrom literary fiction to romance and biographies\, Jane Oppenheimer’s narration style and honest characterizations have earned her Earphone Awards and nominations from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. A graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Theater\, she has performed in theater\, television\, and film across New York\, Chicago\, and Los Angeles\, and her voice can be heard in museum installations\, commercials\, corporate videos\, and theme park rides. She is  the voice of Sybil in The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. When she’s not in the booth\, she works in real estate. For more\, visit www.janeoppenheimervoice.com. URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/listening-is-reading-a-conversation-between-author-and-audiobook-narrator/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Arts & Culture,Evening Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hvilleblast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR