Here’s what’s happening this weekend in the Rocket City

This is the last weekend of March coming up, and includes Good Friday and Easter (here’s what’s open and closed this weekend, by the way) and while there are certainly some great Easter events Sunday, we have plenty of other events happening over the next few days.

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Here are a few fun things to do this weekend in the Rocket City:

OLLI 30th Anniversary Art Festival

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites the public to a daylong Art Festival on Friday, March 29, from 10:30AM to 3PM. on the campus of UAH.

• When: March 29, 10:30AM=3PM
• Where: Wilson Hall at UAH, 301 Sparkman Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

Spring Bling Luau

Head over to Maggie Meyers Irish Pub and celebrate the coming of spring with a heck of a party! Dance and enjoy some cocktails with your friends!

• When: March 29, 9PM
• Where: Maggie Meyers Irish Pub, 1009 Henderson Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
• More info

Taste of Soul Family Festival

This event, presented by WeCare Alabama, will feature your favorite food trucks from all over Huntsville, vendors, live music, DJ entertainment and more.

• When: March 30, 12PM-8PM
• Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

UAH baseball vs. Lee

The UAH Chargers baseball team plays three games this weekend against Lee, starting with an afternoon game Friday and a doubleheader Saturday. Admission is free!

• When: March 29, 3PM, March 30, 12PM, 3PM
• Where: Charger Park, 900 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

Rocket City Comedy Festival

Don’t miss this hilarious evening of comedy featuring Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy and Tony Roberts.

• When: March 30, 8PM
• Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

Huntsville City FC vs. Columbus

Your very own Huntsville City FC is at home again this weekend, playing Columbus. The Match starts at 7PM at Joe Davis Stadium.

• When: March 30, 7PM
• Joe Davis Stadium, 3125 Don Mincher Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

Open Studio Night at Lowe Mill

Open Studio Night is also a chance for the 150+ studios around the Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment building to open their studios, ensuring everyone the chance to appreciate art from near and far.

• When: March 30, 11AM-7PM
• Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

Taylor Grace at Stovehouse

Taylor Grace is a singer songwriter from the iconic Muscle Shoals, AL, with a passion for inspiring others. Come see her play this free show Saturday at Stovehouse.

• When: March 30, 6PM
• Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

Daniel Donato

There’s more live music this weekend in the Rocket City, as Daniel Donato brings his “Cosmic County” show to Mars Music Hall.

• When: March 30, 8PM
• Where: Mars Music Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

Market at MidCity

The Market at MidCity’s Easter Sunday market features 40 vendors, live music, a visit from the Easter Bunny and some great food trucks!

• When: March 31, 12PM-4PM
• Where: MidCity District, 5909 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

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What’s coming up…

Here are few events to look forward to in April:

Panoply Arts Festival

The Panoply Arts Festival is an annual three-day celebration of the arts in Huntsville, and has grown to become one of the premier arts festivals in the south.

• When: April 26-28
• Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

Huntsville Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale

Spring is in full swing in April, and the Huntsville Botanical Garden is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale to get your garden going this year!

• When: April 11-14
• Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

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