August means school is back in session, but it’s still summer and we’re still busy.
August’s worse offense is trying to sell us sweaters and jeans when it’s still 100 degrees outside!
Let’s show August who’s boss!
FREE
1. Free Community Dance Day
August 1
The Huntsville Ballet welcomes children 7 – 14 to dance at their studios.
FREE
2. C.A.F.Y. – Community Awareness for Youth event
August 1
Vendors, displays, demonstrations, activities, talent show, music and so much more at the Huntsville Jaycees building and fairgrounds
FREE
3. Pop Up Caravan @ Lincoln Mill
August 1
Jewelry, textiles, home goods, bags, paper goods, and clothing all provided by unique creators and curators from Huntsville and the Southeast.
FREE
4. Music in the Park @ Village of Providence
August 1
Concert featuring Unknown Lyric.
5. Moonlight and Magnolias, presented by Alabama Creative Artists Theatre
August 1 & 6 – 8
Hollywood, 1939, and mogul David O. Selznick has just shut down production on the most eagerly anticipated movie in history, Gone With The Wind, scrapping the script and sacking the director. Hollywood is abuzz. Tickets $20.
6. Tangled Strings Concerts
August 5, 8, 14
Concerts include The Sweeplings, Eric Essix and Rich Robinson. Tickets $18 – $50.
7. Astronaut Lunch @ U.S. Space & Rocket Center
August 7, 14, & 21
Meet an astronaut! Tickets are $25 per person.
8. Friday Night Art Walk
August 7, 28
Artists and live music on the Historic Courthouse Square.
9. Miracle Bash
August 7
Enjoy dinner, silent auction and live music at Burritt on the Mountain’s Baron Bluff with proceeds benefitting the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund.
10. Rocket City Shakespeare’s Richard III
August 7, 8, 13, 14, & 15
Set during the War of the Roses, when the York and Lancaster families battled for the throne, the play follows the youngest of the surviving York brothers. Tickets $10 at the door.
FREE
11. Tiny Home Build Weekend @ Sci-Quest
August 8 & 9
Volunteers from Foundations for Tomorrow along with the Alabama Center for Sustainable Energy will show residents how to build and power a tiny home in just two days in Sci-Quest’s parking lot.
12. Images of the Great War: The European Offensives, 1914 – 1916 from the Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection Opens
August 8
A Huntsville Museum of Art exhibition of original artworks commemorating the centenary of World War I.
FREE
13. AYBT’s Fairytale Preview Performance
August 8
Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre presents portions of Fairytale Ballets including Pinocchio and Cinderella, Nutcracker and even some Swan Lake.
FREE
14. DHI’s Grotto Lights Concert Series: Willie and the Giant and India Ramey
August 8
Concert in Big Spring Park – bring your blankets or lawn chairs, food trucks on-site.
15. Rocket Chef
August 10
At Merrimack Hall and the official kick-off to Restaurant Week, enjoy a cooking competition with local chefs.
FREE
16. Movies in the Park presented by Historic Huntsville Foundation- Despicable Me
August 14
Bring your blankets & chairs for a movie under the stars in Big Spring Park. Food trucks on-site.
17. City Lights and Stars featuring Roman Street
August 14
A concert with a view at Burritt on the Mountain. Tickets are $12.
FREE
18. Movies in the Park @ Village of Providence- Marvel’s The Avengers
August 14
Find the screen at Village of Providence Park.
19. Summer Lights Celebration: The American Cancer Society Ninth Annual Gala
August 15
Food, a spectacular auction, and much more, VBC North Hall. Purchase tickets in advance.
FREE
20. Hottest Weekend of the Year Fest
August 15
A Trifecta of Street Food, Music, & Heat! Concert at Big Spring Park East featuring The Bear and The Pollies.
21. Snap on Tap
August 15
Food and beer, proceeds benefit the Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP). Tickets are $20 at the door.
22. Street Food Gathering
August 21
Enjoy over 40 street food vendors, music and fun, Church Street in Downtown Huntsville.
FREE
23. Rocket City Tailgate Challenge
August 22
A great family event that includes all things tailgating and football at a FREE Expo, Cooking Competition and Youth Athletic Challenge, VBC South Hall.
24. 2nd Annual Blue Pants Sausage Fest
August 22
Sausages, a cooking contest, People’s Choice voting, Blue Pants craft beer, live music, cash prizes, and more!
25. Robotics Day @ Sci-Quest
August 22
Robotics demonstrations and activities for all ages.
26. Parrots of the Caribbean
August 22
Bring your lawn chair and wear your shorts and flip flops, enjoy great music, food and drinks to buy. Presented by Madison Rotary, tickets $20.
27. The Marriage of Figaro
August 28 – 30
Ars Nova presents Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at the VBC Playhouse. Tickets $10 – $30.
28. Concert at Historic Three Caves with Moon Taxi
August 28
Enjoy a concert at Huntsville’s most unique concert venue, the Historic Three Caves. Tickets $45.
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