Hockey, art shows + live music highlight exciting weekend in the Rocket City

The last weekend of January (and, technically the first weekend of February) is almost upon us, and we have some really cool stuff happening in and around Huntsville over the next few days.

Whether you’re looking for art shows, sports, live music or a giant RV show, we have you covered.

Live music

Josh Allison @ The Camp

• What: Head out to MidCity and catch Josh Allison’s show at The Camp! If you want, come for happy hour and stay for the music!
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

45 Surprise @ Furniture Factory Providence

• What: Head down to the Village of Providence at catch 45 Surprise at the Furniture Factory. This will be a good time with great music.
• When: Friday, 8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

The Ain’t Sisters @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Fronted by Barb Carbon and Arrie Bozeman, The Ain’t Sisters will take you on a journey through the entire Americana landscape.
• When: Friday, 9PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

Brett Carlisle @ Stovehouse

• What: Grab yourself some food, a drink or two and a nice warm seat as Brett Carlisle plays a free show at The Booth at Stovehouse.
• When: Saturday, 6:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Unique Live Band @ Shag’s Rock & Sports

• What: This local favorite packs the house for a reason. One of the best live shows in town, the Unique Live Band is bringing their stellar show to Shag’s!
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows + expos

Theatre Huntsville presents ‘The Twelfth Night’ @ VBC Playhouse

• What: With all the wit, romance, and revelry of Shakespeare’s original, this modern adaptation brings the comedy to a new millennium.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 2PM, 7:30PM, Sunday, 2PM
• Cost: $28
• Details

‘The Sound of Music’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: The beloved musical is at the VBC all weekend, presented by Broadway Theatre League.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 1PM, 7:30PM; Sunday, 1PM, 6PM
• Cost: $50+
• Details

Birding at Burritt @ Burritt on the Mountain

• What: This family-friendly, fun-filled day includes a falconry presentation, an Audubon Society-led guided hike, a visit to the Barnyard and creating a bird-themed craft.
• When: Saturday, 10AM-4PM
• Cost: Free for members, $12 for non-members
• Details

End of New Years Resolutions Comedy Show @ Pacific Pearl

• What: Celebrate the grand opening of Pacific Pearl Kitchen, the new Filipino restaurant at Lowe Mill, with a comedy showcase that will have you laughing while enjoying some darn good food.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

Alabama RV Show @ VBC South Hall

• What: RV enthusiasts take note: this weekend is one of the largest RV expos in this South at the Von Braun Center!
• When: Friday-Saturday, 10AM-7PM; Sunday, 10AM-5PM
• Cost: $12
• Details

Sports

Huntsville Havoc hockey @ Propst Arena

• What: The Havoc is at home this weekend for two games, with Friday night’s game celebrating Chaos’ birthday, and Saturday night’s game being Youth Jersey Night.
• When: Friday + Saturday, 7:30PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details

Alabama A&M basketball @ AAMU Event Center

• What: The Bulldogs men’s and women’s basketball teams host Florida A&M in a SWAC match-up.
• When: Saturday, women’s game, 2PM, men’s game, 3PM
• Cost: $11+
• Details

Harlem Globetrotters @ Propst Arena

• What: The legendary and always entertaining Harlem Globetrotters make a stop at the VBC to start the month!
• When: Sunday, February 1, 3PM
• Cost: $20+
• Details

Art shows

Art Tour of Homes @ various locations

• What: Whether you’re just discovering the local arts scene or are a long-time collector hoping to discover something new, get a dose of inspiration at the Art Tour of Homes.
• When: Saturday,
• Cost: $20
• Details

Days of Punk @ Huntsville Museum of Art

• What: This is the final weekend of the iconic photography exhibition illustrating the punk movement of the late 70s and early 80s, by acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Michael Grecco.
• When: Friday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 12-5PM
• Cost: $5+
• Details

Rodrigue’s Mardi Gras Colors @ Carnegie Arts Center

• What: This exhibition explores George Rodrigue’s lifelong fascination with the vivid pageantry of Mardi Gras. The show highlights the artist’s intimate connection to Carnival and reveals how its exuberance shaped his creative vision throughout his career.
• When: Friday, 10AM-5PM; Saturday, 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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