Events Calendar for Huntsville and North Alabama

The Huntsville Community Chorus, with support from Redstone Federal Credit Union, presents the summer musical Once Upon a Mattress. This humorous retelling of the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea will be performed over two consecutive weekends: June 6–8 and 13–15. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Performances will take place at the Thurber Arts Center at Randolph School. Information at, thechorus.org.

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

Father’s Day Field Day, on Sunday, June 16, from 3 – 6 PM at Huntsville Botanical Garden, is an outdoor experience to celebrate father figures with classic field day fun —featuring friendly races, games, and nostalgic competition. Information at hsvbg.org/events.

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

The United Way of Madison County will host Designer Bag Bingo on Tuesday, June 17 at Stovehouse in Huntsville. The event includes a social hour at The Belle from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by food and bingo rounds starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds support the Quality of Life Program. Information at: UWMadisonCounty.ORG

Join us in celebrating the summer solstice on Tuesday, June 17th, at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s INTUITIVE Planetarium! Sundial Writers will present captivating new works, set against a stunning backdrop of planetary imagery. Don’t miss this unique literary event! Thanks to our chapbook sponsor The Athens Storytelling Festival.

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

The Huntsville Traditional Music Association will have a Coffeehouse event on Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 PM, at Lowe Mill Studio Space 1038. "Lynne and Friends" will open followed by Jess Goggans and Microwave Dave Gallaher headlining. This event is funded by a grant from Arts Huntsville. Ticket information is on the HTMA Web page at huntsvillefolk.org.

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

The Greene Street Market at Nativity opens for its 15th season beginning May 1. It will take place every Thursday afternoon starting at 3 pm through the end of October. You're invited to meet the farmers who grow your food, listen to live music, and pick out a dinner to take home! The Market features locally grown vegetables, fruit, cheeses, crafts, and artisan made goods. Information at green (e) street market.com and on facebook.

Biergarten is back at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Each Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the Rocket Center is serving authentic German food and beverages under the Saturn V Moon Rocket in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The event is open to the public and a different community non-profit is featured each week. Information at RocketCenter.Com.

Madison Visionary Partners and Main Street Madison present Third Thursdays in Downtown Madison. On Thursday, June 19, from 5 to 8 PM, the event will feature live music by The Rusty Strings Band, food trucks, extended shopping hours, and activities for all ages. Updates are available on social media @MainStreetMadison.

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

The Huntsville-Madison County Library Foundation and The Snail on the Wall present An Afternoon with Hampton Sides, bestselling author and historian. On Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m., Sides will speak with local history enthusiast Kevin Gray at the South Huntsville Public Library. The event marks the paperback release of The Wide Wide Sea, recognized by The New York Times and featured on a 2024 summer reading list. Information at: HMCPL.org/FOUNDATION/AuthorEvents

The Art Society of Jackson County presents Night Markets on the Square in Scottsboro — on June 21st from 6 PM to 9 PM! The public is invited for an evening filled with creativity and community, featuring local artists and makers, food trucks, and live music under the stars. Music provided by Sawdust Jukebox. Information at artsocietyofJC.com.

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

The Huntsville-Madison County Library Foundation, The Snail on the Wall, and The United Women of Color present An Afternoon with Kyra Davis Lurie, New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter. On Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m., she will appear at the North Huntsville Library to discuss her new novel, The Great Mann—a retelling of The Great Gatsby set in the heart of Los Angeles’s Black elite. Information at: HMCPL.Org/FOUNDATION/Author Events

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM

Theatre Huntsville presents “Something Rotten.” Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the renaissance rock star known as The Bard in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and the 21st-century Broadway! This history-twisting musical comedy runs June 13-29 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at THTIX.COM