Check out these 15 exciting events this weekend in the Rocket City
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August is here, and the weekend is upon us again. And the Huntsville area is full of cool and fun stuff to do over the next few days.
Check out these suggestions:
1. Olympic Watch Party + Food Truck Rally
Not only will the Food Truck Rally include some of Huntsville’s best food trucks, but visitors can also cheer on their favorite Olympic athletes at the same time.
- When: Aug. 2 5PM-9PM
- Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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2. Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series
This popular series is back at the VBC, featuring Bill Whyte, Darrell Clanton and Brooke Graham.
- When: Aug. 2, 6:30PM
- Where: VBC Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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3. Shakespeare in the Garden – The Winter’s Tale
Join Huntsville Shakespeare at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheatre for Shakespeare’s captivating story of jealousy, forgiveness, and redemption: The Winter’s Tale.
- When: Aug. 2, 7:30PM
- Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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4. 5ive O’Clock Charlie
Enjoy the tunes of the super-talented 5ive O’Clock Charlie live at the Voodoo Lounge Bar & Grill.
- When: Aug. 2, 9:30PM
- Where: Voodoo Lounge, 110 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
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5. Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill
Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-hand, second-hand or made by the earth.
- When: Aug. 3, 11AM-4PM
- Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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6. A Journey into ‘Imagimation’
“A Journey into Imagimation” celebrates the ongoing history of animation production since the creation of this magical art form.
- When: Now through Sept. 29
- Where: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
7. Guided Hike at Green Mountain
This hike, along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, will take hikers to Alum Falls and Alum Cave, two scenic spots on the preserve.
- When: Aug. 3, 9AM
- Where: Green Mountain Nature Preserve, 13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
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8. Paint Your Own Doormat Class
Join Kristi Simpson for a fun and creative evening at Lipz Lounge, where you will paint yourself a doormat with materials provided by the artist.
- When: Aug. 3, 3PM-7PM
- Where: Lipz Lounge, 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
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9. Monthly Makers Market
Don’t miss the August edition of the Makers Market at Straight to Ale Brewing. Shop a bevy of local artists and makers offering unique gifts and crafts.
- When: Aug. 3, 3PM
- Where: Straight to Ale, 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
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10. Rhythm Saturdays featuring Andy Lyle Hall
Sit back, have yourself a delicious cocktail and take in the music of Andy Lyle Hall on the Rooftop Bar.
- When: Aug. 3, 6PM
- Where: Rhythm on Monroe, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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11. Wine Glass Paint Night
Get your creativity in motion at Madison Taproom this weekend. Sip on your favorite wine while painting a beautiful design on a wine glass.
- When: Aug. 3, 6PM
- Where: Madison Taproom, 7407 Hwy 72 W ste g, Madison, AL 35758
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12. Dawn Osborne Band
Get out to Stovehouse for this free show on the Leisure Lawn. The Dawn Osborne Band is a Huntsville favorite, and plays a variety of originals and covers.
- When: Aug. 3, 7PM
- Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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13. Black Couples Therapy: The Stage Play
Catch this critically acclaimed performance written by Tre Floyd, featuring a therapist determined to help four couples with their issues, knowing ultimately each couple has to decide whether to to stay together or go their separate ways.
- When: Aug. 3, 7PM
- Where: VBC Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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14. Market at MidCity
Browse through tons of wares from local vendors, eat lunch from one of the many food trucks and take in some live music at the Market at MidCity.
- When: Aug. 4, 12PM-4PM
- Where: MidCity District, 5901 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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15. Sunset Yoga
- When: Aug. 4, 7PM
- Where: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve, 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
- More info
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