Huntsville Happenings

Harrison Brothers Hardware | Brick by Brick: The Legacy of Henderson and Daniel Brandon

U.S. Space & Rocket Center | Space Craze: A SpaceAge Journey Through Pop Culture; Dare to Explore: Frontiers of Space

UNFRAMED: Off to the Races | Huntsville Museum of Art, May 6

Chelsea Handler | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, May 7

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience | VBC Mars Music Hall, May 7

Summer is here and so is professional soccer in the Rocket City! Catch all the action at the newly renovated Joe Davis Stadium and cheer for the Huntsville City Football Club in their inaugural season. John Hunt Park is an impressive center of sports activity for meets, matches, and tournaments of all types.

The Huntsville Botanical Garden has so much to offer, including Fairies in the Garden through the end of May. Origami in the Garden transforms simple concepts into large-scale metal sculptures that have taken their place among plant collections to delight, awe, and inspire. It’s the perfect time to visit one of the Ten Best Gardens in the Nation as recently named by USA Today.

Biergarten is back at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® on select Thursdays. This evening in the Saturn V Hall features a festive atmosphere, with live music for just a $5 entry fee, and authentic German cuisine available for purchase.

The Rocket City Trash Pandas’ third season is in full swing at Toyota Field. The Trash Pandas will play three Sunday home games as the Lunaticos, supporting the initiative to embrace the culture and values that resonate most within Minor League Baseball teams’ local U.S. Hispanic communities. Make your plans now to support the Trash Pandas/Lunaticos by attending several games this season.

Cocktails at The View at Burritt on the Mountain is a relaxing way to celebrate each Wednesday night. It’s the perfect venue to enjoy a picturesque sunset and a great respite after a day of family fun at Wild Goose Chase.

Music is in the air! From the Concerts in the Park to concerts at the Orion Amphitheater, your options for entertainment are remarkable. 2023 marks 30 years of the City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain. Live music can be heard on warm summer nights on downtown streets, brewery patios, and music halls. Experience our emerging music scene and find your next band to follow.

The events and activities mentioned above, and listed below, are scheduled for May, June, and early July. Visit our website, www.huntsville.org, for updates, and don’t forget to use our Passport Coupons to get the most of your entertainment dollars.

Ongoing events:

Huntsville Museum of Art | American Studio Glass; Buccellati: A Silver Menagerie; The Ponchin Legacy: Two Generations of Masterful Art; Mystery and Benevolence: The Symbolic Expressions of the Masons and Odd Fellows (through June 18); Encounters: Courtney Egan

Recurring events:

Rocket City Rover Mixer Rides | downtown Huntsville, weekly on Friday & Saturday

$5 After 5 | Huntsville Museum of Art, weekly on Thursday

Rocket City Improv Presents | Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, monthly on the first Saturday

Huntsville Brews Cruise | downtown Huntsville, weekly on Friday & Saturday

Cigar Box Guitar Lessons | Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, weekly on Saturday

The Market at Leigh Acres | Leigh Acres, weekly on Saturday

The Market at MidCity | MidCity, weekly on Sunday

Test Flight: A Blind Tasting Challenge | Stovehouse, weekly on Tuesday

Sensory Friendly Sundays at EarlyWorks | EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, monthly on the third Sunday

Huntsville’s Only Drag Brunch | Speakeasy at Straight to Ale Brands, monthly on the last Sunday

One-time events:

Huntsville Vegan Chef Challenge | Numerous locations May 1-31

Smithsonian exhibition, The Bias Inside Us | HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, through May 20

GloRilla | VBC Propst Arena, May 2

Rocket City Trash Pandas | Toyota Field in Town Madison, May 2-7, 16-21, 23-28; June 6-11, 20-25; July 4-9

Anthony Jeselnik | Stand Up Live, May 5

Breaking Benjamin | VBC Propst Arena, May 5

Mambo Gris Gris | City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, May 5

Lewis Black: Off the Rails | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, May 5

PorchFest | Five Points Historic District, May 6

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, May 6

Game Jam South | VBC South Hall, May 6

Rocket City Kittypalooza 2023 | Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, May 6

Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson | Stand Up Live, May 11

Jay Pharoah | Stand Up Live, May 12 -13

Koe Wetzel | The Orion Amphitheater, May 12

Camp to Amp | The Camp at MidCity, May 13

For King + Country | The Orion Amphitheater, May 14

Tinker Bell | VBC Playhouse, May 14

Catacombs & Comedians | Stand Up Live, May 18

May R&B Vibes Live at The Camp | The Camp at MidCity, May 18

Voices of Our Times with Elizabeth Locke | Huntsville Museum of Art, May 18

Cody Jinks | The Orion Amphitheater, May 19

Harry Potter: Mischief Managed | EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, May 20-21

Boutique Bash Market | VBC South Hall, May 23-25

Entice | City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, May 26

Ralph Barbosa | Stand Up Live, June 1

Jeff Ross | Stand Up Live, June 2

Justin Whitehead | Stand Up Live, June 4

Weezer: Indie Rock Road Trip! With Modest Mouse & Momma | The Orion Amphitheater, June 4

Christian Johnson | Stand Up Live, June 7

Luba Gulyaeva Ballet Intensive | Alabama Youth Ballet Studios, June 12-24

Kush | City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, June 16

Trash Pandas Beer & Wine Festival | Toyota Field in Town Madison, June 17

An Evening with James Taylor & His All-Star Band | The Orion Amphitheater, June 20

Michael Palascak | Stand Up Live, June 20

Erik Griffin | Stand Up Live, June 23-24

Lego Extravaganza | EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, June 23-25

ILLENIUM Live | The Orion Amphitheater, June 28

Eric Essix | City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, July 7 n