Huntsville, here are 15 ways to spend your weekend

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Don’t get cabin fever.

Here’s 15 ways to spend your weekend.

Our picks for weekend events

Wicked sing-along drag brunch

Still have Wicked fever? You’re in luck.

Join Rupaul’s Drag Race contestant Jaidynn Diore Fierce at Levity Lounge this Sunday for a sing-along drag brunch fit for a queen.

Where: Levity Live: 2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 23, 2-4PM
How much: $18-28

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra free family concert

november events — The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra has been a Huntsville tradition for 50 years. (HSO / Facebook)

The HSO is hosting a free family concert this Saturday morning.

Tickets are first-come first-serve, so make sure to arrive early.

Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 22, 11AM (doors at 9:30)
How much: FREE

Chili Cookoff for a cause

The Casual Pint is hosting a Chili Cookoff to benefit Veterans United.

Bring your best chili recipe (and your appetite!) to this fun and delicious event.

Where: The Casual Pint: 2 Off Broadway St NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
When: February 22, 1PM
How much: $30 entry fee

Havoc #ihearthsv + Huntsville Sports nights

havochockey 157 — Havoc games are one of our favorite ways to spend the weekend. (Hville Blast)

You know we had to include our favorite local hockey team.

The Havoc is back this weekend facing off against the Knoxville Ice Bears. Don your favorite Huntsville gear on Friday and sport a jersey for a local team on Saturday.

Where: Propst Arena: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 21 + 22, 7PM
Tickets

Plant swap

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Shenanigans Comedy Theatre is hosting a community plant swap this Saturday.

Join other plant enthusiasts and buy, sell or trade any and everything to do with plants.

Where: Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: 2650 Leeman Ferry Rd SW Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 22, 11AM-1PM

Tea for Two | A Valentine’s Themed Swing Dance

Still in the Valentine’s spirit?

Head to the Huntsville Swing Dance Society’s “Tea for Two” event this Saturday and dance the night away.

Where: 806 Governors Dr SW #101, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 22, 7PM-12AM
Tickets: $25 per couple

Cocktails & Cosmos

INTUITIVE Planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center — Event goers can enjoy Cocktails & Cosmos at the INTUITIVE Planetarium. (U.S. Space & Rocket Center)

Space + cosmic-themed cocktails. Can you get any more Huntsville than that?

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is hosting Cocktails & Cosmos this Friday evening. Enjoy a spectacular presentation on the big screen paired with delicious cocktails.

Where: U.S. Space & Rocket Center: 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
When: February 21, 7PM
Tickets: Adults: $17 | Children: $14 | Members: $12

Sleeping Beauty and the Big Green Pea

There are plenty of events for kids as well this weekend.

Fantasy Playhouse is showing Sleeping Beauty and the Big Green Pea all weekend.

Where: Fantasy Playhouse: 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 21-23
Tickets

LEGO extravaganza at EarlyWorks Children’s Museum

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The Tennessee Valley LEGO Club is hosting a weekend-long LEGO event at EarlyWorks.

Come see special exhibits in the museum, fun LEGO builds and more.

Where: EarlyWorks Children’s Museum: 404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 22 + 23
Tickets

Brewery tour at Straight to Ale

this weekend — Straight to Ale offers tours every Saturday afternoon. (Jacob Blankenship / Hville Blast)

If you’ve been wondering what it looks like behind the scenes of a brewery, now’s your chance.

Head to Straight to Ale this Saturday to get an exclusive look at the inner workings of this local craft beer giant.

Where: Straight to Ale: 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
When: February 22, 2PM
How much: FREE

Mardi Gras at The Camp

Laissez les bons temps rouler.

The Camp has been celebrating Mardi Gras all month long—and you can too. Check out the Brass Band on Friday night, or come hungry for the Brass Brunch on Saturday afternoon.

Where: The Camp: 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805

Oil painting bootcamp (for the absolute beginner)

Customer painting at Pinot's Palette classes — Let’s paint! (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

You don’t have to be a Picasso to have fun when painting.

Let your creative side out in an oil painting class at Flourish Fine Art Gallery & Studio.

Where: Flourish Fine Art Gallery & Studio: 813 Wellman Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 22, 10AM-12PM
Tickets: $300

Community Free Day at Huntsville Museum of Art

weekend events — Get inspired at the HMA. (Nathan Watson / Hville Blast)

Get artsy with it.

If you’re looking for a little artistic inspiration for your Sunday, the Huntsville Museum of Art is offering a community free admission day in honor of Youth Art Month.

Where: Huntsville Museum of Art: 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: Feburary 23, 12-5PM
How much: FREE

Rocket City softball showcase

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are hosting the first Rocket City Softball Showcase at their stadium this weekend.

Watch our hometown Chargers face off against teams such as Jacksonville State, North Georgia and more.

Where: Toyota Field: 500 Trash Panda Wy, Madison, AL 35758
Tickets

Paper Chase 5k

Get active this weekend by participating in the Paper Chase 5k, sponsored by Free2Teach.

All proceeds from the event go to providing local public school teachers with free school supplies.

Where: Alabama Constitution Hall Park: 109 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: February 22, 8AM
How to register: in person at Fleet Feet Jones Valley on Friday or Saturday (until 7:40AM)

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