Here are 15 ways to have an amazing weekend here in the Rocket City

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The Trash Pandas are in town this weekend. (Hville Blast)

The last weekend of July is approaching, and while the hot weather still prevails here in the Rocket City, we have some cool events happening this weekend to tell you about.

Check out these options:

1. Downtown Food Truck Rally

The monthly event at Big Spring Park features live music, vendors and of course, delicious food truck fare.

2. R+B Vibes at The Camp

Come check out multiple musicians, DJs, poets and more, plus drink specials, food specials, and vendors.

3. Fridays after Five

The fourth and final Athens Main Street Fridays After Five Music Series features All the Hits Night with the Limestoners.

4. Luna Koi + JAC

Don’t miss the haunting sounds of LUNA KOI, with special guests from Chattanooga — The Band JAC — at the Blind Tiger in Huntsville.

5. Light up the Night

Enjoy music, lights, dancing and more glow party fun at this free, family-friendly event. Light-up party favors for kids will be available while supplies last.

6. Trash Pandas vs. Lookouts

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The Trash Pandas are home for three games this weekend. (Hville Blast)

The Trash Pandas are home through Sunday, taking on the Chattanooga Lookouts. Friday night features a jersey auction, while Saturday features fireworks and Sunday is Bluey Day.

  • When: July 26-27, 6:30PM; July 28, 4PM
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7. Milltowne

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Dig the tunes of the Grateful Dead this weekend at Stovehouse. (Stovehouse)

Get grooving at Stovehouse Friday night with this Grateful Dead tribute band playing a free show.

8. Alabama Smoke Show

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Check out some awesome music this weekend at Mars Music Hall. (VBC)

This awesome music events features Jonah Evans and The Tennessee Walkers/The Alabama Heathens; and openers Brandon Elder Music, Caleb Mills, Cade Pierce, Kam Jones and Dawson Slade Music.

9. Back to School Bash

Dunk your principal, cool off on an inflatable water slide, enjoy the petting zoo, win prizes, receive a free sports physical by HEALS and groove to the sounds of DJ Lashay B.

10. Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill

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Head to Lowe Mill this weekend for the Outdoor Market. (Hville Blast)

Check out local vendors, artists, makers and more at the Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill.

11. Summer Skate Jam

This is the last skate event of the skate series — a 2000s Beach Bash – with beach balls, bubbles, yard games, and R&B Vibes Live and DJ Lashay B playing your favorite hits from the 2000s.

12. Shakespeare in the Garden

Join Huntsville Shakespeare at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheater, with a production of “The Winter’s Tale.”

13. Young Bans

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Catch Young Bans this weekend at Mars Music Hall. (VBC)

Check out St. Louis-based rapper Young Bans taking the stage Saturday night at Mars Music Hall.

14. Huntsville City FC vs. Atlanta UTD 2

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. The Huntsville City Football Club plays at home this weekend. (HCFC)

Cheer on your Huntsville City FC as they host the Atlanta United 2 at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.

15. Asia

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Asia, the 80s progressive rock supergroup, is playing in town this weekend. (VBC)

If you are a fan of 80s progressive rock, then you can’t miss Asia’s “Heat of the Moment Tour” heading to the Mars Music Hall.

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Michael Seale
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