Festival of the Cranes + more exciting events this weekend in the Rocket City

The weekend is almost upon us, Huntsville! We have plenty of cool stuff happening in and around Huntsville over the next few days, including the 15th Annual Festival of the Cranes in Decatur, some Havoc hockey, comedy shows, live music and more!

Live music

The Cleverlys @ The Princess Theatre

• What: You won’t want to miss this show from these guys! They’ve played festivals and venues of all sizes, including the Grand Ole Opry, and blend a light-hearted stage vibe with classic country music.
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: $45
• Details

Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series @ VBC Playhouse

• What: Don’t miss this edition of Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series, featuring Mark Irwin, Irene Kelley and Lance Cowan.
• When: Friday, 6:30PM
• Cost: $35
• Details

 The Zooks @ Rocket City Honky-Tonk

• What: Catch local favorites The Zooks, playing your favorite dance tunes and providing a darn good time at Rocket City Honky-Tonk.
• When: Friday, 8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Fashion Jam @ Gold Sprint Coffee

• What: This event features four bands (SKRIMP, Under Investigation, Patches & Stirches, Rat Pill), a runway fashion show and local artists and artisans.
• When: Saturday, 7:30PM
• Cost: $20
• Details

Kam Jones @ The Camp

• What: Kam Jones plays a free live show this Sunday at The Camp at MidCity, so head out and catch live music and good vibes.
• When: Sunday, 1PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Sports + fitness

Bikes + Brews @ Straight to Ale

• What: This honored tradition includes a slow bike ride and a true appreciation for good craft beer. Bring your bicycle and a taste for beer.
• When: Friday, 6PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Huntsville Havoc hockey @ Propst Arena

• What: The Havoc will be in town Friday and Saturday, with Small Dog Races Friday night and Glow Night Saturday. Come out and cheer on the Havoc!
• When: Friday & Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details

Alabama A&M basketball @ AAMU Event Center

• What: The Bulldogs (men and women’s) basketball teams host Alcorn State this Saturday at the AAMU Event Center.
• When: Saturday, 2PM (women’s game), 4PM (men’s game)
• Cost: $11+
• Details

Shows + expos

Free admission @ Cook Museum of Natural Science

• What: All day Saturday, guests can visit the Cook Museum in Decatur free of charge!
• When: Saturday, 9AM-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

‘Days of Punk’ @ Huntsville Museum of Art

• What: Re-live the punk rock era in the UK and U.S. in the late 70s and early 80s with this amazing gallery of images from photographer and filmmaker Michael Grecco.
• When: Exhibit lasts through Feb. 1
• Cost: $12 Museum admission
• Details

Open To Suggestions: Improv Comedy Show @ Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater

• What: This comedy show uses audience suggestions to inspire hilarious scenes that the actors come up with on the spot. 
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

‘Hadestown’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards (including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album) this acclaimed new show comes from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 1PM, 7:30PM; Sunday, 1PM, 6:30PM
• Cost: $50+
• Details

Parties + festivals

Festival of the Cranes 2026 @ Downtown Decatur + more

• What: Now in its 15th year, the festival’s 2026 kicks off Friday and runs through the weekend. The weekend includes viewings, presentations, films and all things whooping crane!
• When: Friday-Sunday
• Cost: Free
• Details

Star Wars vs. Star Trek Party @ The Speakeasy

• What: The ultimate sci-fi rivalry crashes into The Speakeasy at Straight to Ale as Star Wars vs. Star Trek goes head-to-head in an epic pinball showdown powered by Straight to Ale + Ronnie Raygun’s.
• When: Saturday, 2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

The Tell-Tale Tea @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• What: An ode to the birth month, legacy, and timeless works of Edgar Allan Poe, with particular homage to The Tell-Tale Heart, this afternoon tea is steeped in quiet mystery. 
• When: Sunday, 2-4PM
• Cost: $50+
• Details

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