Weekend in Huntsville: Here’s what’s happening in the Rocket City

Well, the weekend is almost here and while most of the week has been wet and dreary, the weekend in Huntsville is supposed to include some pleasant spring weather, so why not get out and enjoy it?

Arts + Festivals + Expos

1. Panoply Arts Festival @ Big Spring Park

• What: One of the most popular arts festivals in the South is back for another year. Head down to Big Spring Park and enjoy all of the art, music, food and more at Panoply.
• When: April 25-27
• Cost: $15-$20
• Details

2. Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo @ VBC South Hall

• What: The Expo will feature 70+ celebrity special guests, an enormous vendor hall, gaming, contests, an arcade and so much more.
• When: April 25-17
• Cost: $70
• Details

3. Alabama Youth Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty @ VBC Playhouse

• What: Sleeping Beauty Ballet is coming to life onstage! You do not want to miss this enchanting springtime event presented by Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre.
• When: April 25-27
• Cost: $17+
• Details

4. Open Studio Night @ Lowe Mill

• What: Come out to Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment and visit all of the artists and makers at their studios Friday night.
• When: April 25, 5-7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Live Music

5. Retro Rock Revival: The Ultimate 80s Night @ Stovehouse

• What: Retro Rock Revival is bringing the energy of the 80s back to life in a blaze of electric guitars, studded leather and neon lights — and 80s attire is strongly encouraged.
• When: April 25, 7:30PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

6. Dawn Osborne Band @ St. Stephens Music Hall

• What: Dawn Osborne brings her amazing vocals to St. Stephens, with a show that is always full of talent and energy.
• When: April 26, 9PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

7. Silverstein @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Silverstein brings the “25 Years of Noise Tour” to Mars Music Hall this weekend, with special guests Real Friends, Broadside and Greyhaven.
• When: April 27, 7PM
• Cost: $27+
• Details

8. Cousin Curtiss Duo @ Tangled String Studios

• What: These two uber-talented musicians combine the speed and rhythm of bluegrass music fused with traditional blues.
• When: April 27, 7:30PM
• Cost: $40
• Details

Sports + Fitness

9. HBCU Softball Championship @ Wilson Morgan Complex

• What: The HBCU Athletic Conference Softball Championship tournament is in Decatur this week, with the finals played on Friday!
• When: April 25
• Cost: Free
• Details

10. UAH Baseball vs. West Alabama @ Charger Park

• What: The UAH Chargers baseball team will host in-state rivals West Alabama for three games this weekend.
• When: April 25 (doubleheader starting at 2PM; April 26, 11:30AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

11. Trash Pandas vs. Barons @ Toyota Field

• What: The Trash Pandas have three home games this weekend. Friday is Utility Workers Appreciation Night with fireworks, sponsored by Huntsville Utilities.
• When: April 25-26, 6:35PM; April 27, 2:35PM
• Cost: $12+
• Details

12. Atlantic Sun Conference Beach Volleyball Championships @ John Hunt Park

• What: The ASC is in town for their Beach Volleyball Championship tournament Friday and Saturday at John Hunt Park.
• When: April 24-26
• Cost: Free
• Details

13. Gulf South Conference Women’s Lacrosse Championship @ Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex

• What: Catch some top-notch college lacrosse at the Gulf South Conference championship tournament all weekend.
• When: April 25-28
• Cost: Free
• Details

Markets + Sales

14. Garden Club Plant/Yard Sale @ Lily Flagg Pool

• What: The Forever Green Mountain Garden Club is hosting a plant/yard sale Saturday, and this might be a great opportunity to shop for Mother’s Day.
• When: April 26, 7AM-12PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

15. Providence Market @ Village of Providence

• What: Check out local vendors selling produce, arts and crafts, local homey and more at the Village of Providence.
• When: April 26, 9AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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