Panoply headlines an exciting weekend in the Rocket City (April 24-26)

This is a big weekend here in Huntsville, because not only is the South’s premier arts festival back for its 44th year, but we have some fantastic live music happening around town and a bevy of cool markets, shows and events.

So whether it’s Panoply, monster trucks, a book fair or a farmers market, you’ll find what you want.

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Live music

Happy Hour Music Series w/The Limestoners @ Downtown Athens

• What: The Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series kicks off with a performance by The Limestoners, an acoustic duo performing original Americana and covering roots country + rock classics.
• When: Friday, 5:30-7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Crowder @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Catch one of the most talented Christian singer-songwriters in the business right here in Huntsville at the VBC.
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

Cake @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Cake just released their ninth studio album, and will make a stop at The Orion on their current tour.
• When: Friday, 8PM
• Cost: $74+
• Details

Dr. Whateva @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Dr. Whateva brings all the funky jams you love—Grateful Dead to The Beatles—plus their amazing originals.
• When: Friday, 9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Steven Todd Miller @ Harrison Brothers Hardware

• What: The super talented harpist Steven Miller is playing at Harrison Brothers during Panoply on Saturday!
• When: Saturday, 12-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Forever K-Pop @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: This celebration concert fuses electrifying vocals and choreography, bold costuming, and cinematic visuals into a dazzling live performance. 
• When: Sunday, 7PM
• Cost: $50+
• Details

Festivals + parties

Panoply Arts Festival @ Big Spring Park

• What: Panoply is the Southeast’s premier arts weekend, where Huntsville’s innovative spark shines through a festival of art, music and more!
• When: Friday, 5-9PM; Saturday, 10AM-9PM; Sunday, 11AM-6PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

2000s DJ Night @ Rhythm on Monroe

• What: Go back in time at Rhythm on Monroe, and expect everything from early hip-hop and pop anthems to emo throwbacks and club classics that defined the 00s.
• When: Friday, 7-10PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Music Bingo @ Yellowhammer Brewing

• What: This week’s theme is “Club Classics” at Yellowhammer’s Music Bingo!
• When: Saturday, 9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows + expos

‘Extinct in the Wild’ @ Huntsville Museum of Art

• What: Anchored by Courtney Egan’s evocative video installation of the same name, this exhibition delves into themes of environmental fragility, human intervention and the delicate balance between admiration for nature and its exploitation.
• When: Friday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM
• Cost: $5+
• Details

NEACA Spring Craft Show @ VBC South Hall

• What: With more than 100 local makers, you can visit all types of vendors, exhibits, demonstrations and more all weekend.
• When: Friday-Saturday, 9AM-6PM; Sunday, 12-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Monster Jam @ Propst Arena

• What: Get ready for wild and exciting monster truck fun at Propst Arena this weekend! Bring some earplugs because it’s going to be loud!
• When: Friday, 7PM; Saturday, 1PM, 7PM; Sunday, 2PM
• Cost: $33+
• Details

Markets

Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: The Outdoor Market is back at Lowe Mill for another season. Browse local artists, makers and vendors and find some pretty cool stuff at this all-day market.
• When: Saturday 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Bookish Babe Market @ Campus 805

• What: Celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day with a full day of books, shopping and all the bookish vibes.
• When: Saturday, 12-6PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Market @ MidCity

• What: The Market at MidCity is back for its eighth year, featuring local vendors, food trucks and live music every Sunday.
• When: Sunday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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