The only dog days this month are for the puppies, and community events are in full swing around town! August is a great time to venture out and participate in all the fun activities in our beautiful city. Below are some events we think you'll enjoy!
August 1st
Book Launch: Heather Webber, A Certain Kind of Starlight
The Snail on the Wall bookstore welcomes Heather Webber to Huntsville for a Book Launch celebrating her newest magical novel set in Alabama, A Certain Kind of Starlight. The event will be at The Snail on the Wall's new location, 816 Wellman Avenue, Huntsville, on Thursday, August 1.
Tickets are HERE and include a copy of A Certain Kind of Starlight.
August 2nd
Friday Night - Fun Night! Paint Your Partner Date Night or Friend Night!
The "Paint Your Partner" Date Night offers a unique and enjoyable experience for couples to unleash their creativity, share laughter, and create lasting memories together. Hosted at “The Happy Place”, Studio 270.
Sunset Paddle
Sunset paddle on the river! Great for a date night or fun with friends!
Jim Parker's Songwriters Series
Hear the stories of the songs you’ve heard on the radio as well as some of the best songs you’ve never heard while you experience phenomenal music from the songwriters themselves.
Get your tickets today at the VBC box office or on Ticketmaster at https://bit.ly/jpss0802
The Stolen Faces
The Stolen Faces will be at The Camp to kick off an amazing jam band weekend celebration!!! The show starts at 7 pm, and The Camp opens at NOON!
The Stolen Faces celebrates the music of The Grateful Dead - Come out and jam with us!!!
Shakespeare in the Garden: The Winter’s Tale
Join Huntsville Shakespeare at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheatre on July 27, August 2, and August 10 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) for Shakespeare’s captivating story of jealousy, forgiveness, and redemption: The Winter’s Tale.
August 3rd
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Decatur-Huntsville, AL
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Events on August 3rd & 17th.
Black Tie Gala
4th Annual Black Tie Gala on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 7 PM CT, at The Event Center in Huntsville!
Head over to https://alaforarts.org/gala to get your seats and all the deets. Don’t miss out – this is your chance to save and secure your spot for the most anticipated event of the year!
August 8th
Lainey Wilson: Country's Cool Again
Live in concert, Lainey Wilson with Ian Munsick & Zack Top.
August 10th
Foraging Hike at Harvest Square
In the height of summer, the fruits of the forest become harder to find, but all the sweeter in the hunt. Join Forager Casey Lanier on a slow-paced hike that will be determined the day of the event to discover what can be harvested from nature even in the scorch of August.
Location: Harvest Square Nature Preserve – 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd, Harvest, AL 35749
Registration is required. Information at landtrustnal.org/guided-hikes
Guided Hike at Chapman Mountain
Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve as we hike the “high trails” of the preserve.
Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve - 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL 35811
Registration is required. Information at landtrustnal.org/guided-hikes
Second Saturday City Hall Art Tours
Be greeted by Cynthia Wagner and David Nuttall. Stroll by the eleven panels of Wagner's "Transformative Soil: Terra Firma" while discovering the iconic symbols woven into her work and learn about Nuttall’s upcoming installation of a hand-drawn nighttime map of Huntsville.
You can register at:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545A4A62AAAFD0-49850293-second#/
August 13th
Slash S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival with Larkin Poe, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph
SLASH is bringing his brand new S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival to cities across the U.S. in 2024. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. is an anagram and stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance. Starring SLASH on all dates, the festival is a celebration of the blues and will feature an all-star lineup that will vary by market.
Josh Allison: Summer Concert Series at Ditto Landing Pavilion
Ditto Landing, the Huntsville Music Office, and Artemis Music Productions are excited to announce the Summer Sunset Concert Series every second Tuesday, June through September 6-8 PM. Come to the Ditto Landing Pavilion and enjoy local music along the Tennessee River. It’s open to the public with FREE admission.
August 15th
805 After Five
DHI is partnering with the Huntsville Music Office to bring a FREE concert series to Campus 805’s Butler Green Park. 805 After Five will feature a concert from a touring act, yard games, retail vendors, craft beer, food trucks, and more! 🍻
Kids Craft Club - Monthly STEAM Children's Classes
Get screen-free fun for your kids? Our in-person craft classes are designed to ignite your child's imagination while fostering connections between like-minded parents like you.
To ensure individual attention, there are only 15 spots available per session.
Kitten Yoga
Join us for KITTEN YOGA at Cattyshack!
This will be a Restorative Yoga Class. This means most poses will be done on the ground and held for 3 to 5 minutes. This way the kittens and cats are not distracted, and you get plenty of interaction time with these furry creatures.
RESERVE & PURCHASE HERE: https://cattyshackhuntsville.org/yoga/
311: Unity Tour with Special Guests AWOLNATION & Neon Trees
311 is bringing the 2024 Unity Tour to Albertville, Alabama this summer on August 15th to the Sand Mountain Amphitheater! They are hitting the road with their friends in AWOLNATION and Neon Trees. Get tickets and VIP now today. https://sandmountainamphitheater.com/
August 16th
Dog Days 2024
Join us for an evening of live music, good eats, the famous Bad Puppy Punch, meeting some of our handler teams, and a silent auction! Funds raised support Therapy Partners, now in our 30th year of providing animal-assisted therapy throughout the community. Our volunteer handler teams have made more than 135,000 visits since 1994.
For more information on sponsorships and tickets, please visit: https://www.therapypartners.org/dog-days
Downtown Foodtruck Rallies
Food Truck Rallies are back and better in Big Spring Park!
Grab your friends, family, or pets and head downtown to enjoy mouthwatering food truck vendors each month. Don't forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit, eat, and listen to live music. There will also be yard games and activities throughout the event season.
Happening every third Friday, May to October, from 5-9 PM. Check back each month for a map of the vendors!
Common Man EP Release
Full band in tow, this married dup will be sharing their latest songs and stories before embarking on a fall house concert tour!
If you haven't experienced the genius and harmony that Compton and Meredith share on stage, then you definitely do not want to miss this show!
Special guest opener: McKenzie Lockhart!!!
Tickets: www.artemismusicproductions.com
The Play That Goes Wrong
This Olivier Award-winning comedy is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes. Welcome to the opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
Von Braun Center Playhouse
August 17th
Newcomer's Fair - Madison Public Library
Are you new to Madison or just want to learn more about this vibrant community? Make connections and learn more about your new hometown. See our 21st-century library and Makerspace. Find out about storytimes, book clubs, and other opportunities to create and connect at the library.
Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/496853636218273?ref=newsfeed
Downtown Art Walks
Butler Green at 5 pm
Explore new scenes in beautiful Downtown Huntsville while shopping for art, jewelry, decor, treats, and more from over 50 local vendors! Each event is FREE to attend and will include live music, yard games, and kid-friendly activities. The locations are all in open entertainment districts, so you can grab a purple cup from a local establishment to sip on while you stroll.
Styx & Foreigner: Renegades and Jukebox Heroes Tour
Styx & Foreigner rock at The Orion Amphitheater stage on August 17, 2024!
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Apollo South Opens: 5:15 PM
Show Starts: 6:45 PM
August 18th
Calhoun Community College Presents: The Common Read Kick-Off
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 18! Join us under the Apollo South Dome for a free, family-friendly event focused on community building and disability awareness as Calhoun Community College kicks off its annual Common Read, built around this year’s selections of Alice Wong’s Disability Visibility and James McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.
Finally, be sure to stick around for some music, as The Silver Silos close out the evening with a live performance. This event is 100% FREE to attend.
August 22nd
Mommy and Me - Sunshine Painting
Looking for a fun and creative way to bond with your little one? Join us for our "Mommy and Me" painting sessions at Huntsville Art Supplies! These special classes are designed for moms and their babies or toddlers to create unique keepsakes together.
August 23rd
Fall Open House - University Pickers
Y'all come on down to our annual Fall Open House at University Pickers!
From pumpkin spice everything to the perfect table settings and fireplace mantle décor, our 150 shops have got you covered. We've got treats, giveaways, a yummy food truck and all the good stuff! Support local, and join the fun at University Pickers!
August 24th
Ivan Cornejo: Mirada Tour
20-year-old Música Mexicana break-out star Ivan Cornejo has announced the MIRADA TOUR in support of his upcoming album, stopping at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville on Saturday, August 24.
August 26th
BRITTANY HOWARD & JASON ISBELL: IN CONVERSATION
Part of the 2024 Alabama Colloquium series, this event features an in-depth conversation between Grammy-winning musicians and songwriters Brittany Howard and Jason Isbell.
Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street Southwest
August 30th
City Lights & Stars Concert Series
2024 marks the 31st Season of the City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, and we have 8 concerts to celebrate!
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