Events Calendar for Huntsville and North Alabama

Ever bought a piece of art but you’re not quite sure how to display it? Or are you looking to discover new artists to add to your existing collection? Find inspiration and more at Art Tour of Homes, presented by Arts Huntsville. The tour will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and showcases the displays and collections of local art enthusiasts to inspire you to grow your personal art collection, support local artists and re-envision your spaces. Information at <arts huntsville dot org>.

The Huntsville Chamber Music Guild presents Chanticleer at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday January 25th at 5:00 PM. The public is also invited to an educational encounter that day at 2:30 PM. The Grammy award winning vocal ensemble is back in Huntsville with a wide range of repertoire. Tickets and information at (256) 489-7415 and https://hsvchambermusic.org/events-2

Registration is now open for the 2025 A.I. Symposium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This three-day event presented by the Space Camp Institute takes place January 28 through 30 and looks at artificial intelligence and the topic Autonomous versus HITL (Human in the Loop) and its use across several industries. Space Camp and Rocket Center activities are included. More information is at rocketcenter.com.

Weatherly Heights Baptist Church offers free English and citizenship classes every Wednesday morning beginning August 9. Classes are from 9:30 to 12:00. childcare is provided. Advanced registration not required. For information on evening and zoom classes, text 256 656-3173 or email weatherlyesl@gmail.com

Do you need more adventure in your life? The Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge is what you’re looking for. Participants will hike 26.3 miles in one life-changing day on the Pinhoti Trail after completing a 12-week training program. The public is invited to attend information sessions during the month of January across the state of Alabama.

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Madison County CAJA supports community members to advocate for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. CAJA volunteers independently investigate cases and advocate for the needs of children until they are placed in a safe, permanent home. The next volunteer training begins on February 6 2025. Information at 256-532-6988 or visit caja4kids.org.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is hosting Tiny Genes, Big Effects on February 6 at 6pm at The Belle at Stovehouse. During this networking and TED talk-style event, HudsonAlpha scientists will share about how the discovery of certain genes has impacted your daily life, your health, and the world around you. More information at www.hudsonalpha.org/event-series/

The Huntsville Chamber Music Guild presents the Busch Trio at First Baptist church Huntsville on Friday February 7th at 7:30 PM. The public is also invited to an educational encounter that day at 4:00 PM. The Trio has regularly appeared on major stages and festivals throughout Europe and the US. Tickets and information at 256-489-7415 and https://hsvchambermusic.org/events-2

On Saturday, February 8th, at the VBC, the Greater Huntsville Humane Society presents the 35th annual Dog Ball! The Ball raises money to help covre the cost of caring for disadvantaged animals in our area. You can have a paw-z-tively fabulous time visiting with friends, meeting other dog fanciers, and petting this year’s Very Important Dogs. WLRH is helping to host this bark-tastic event. Ticket information at [the dog ball dot org].

The legendary oral history project StoryCorps is bringing its mobile recording booth to the Tennessee Valley February 13th through March 16th to archive the memories and stories of you, your family, friends and neighbors. There is no charge to be part of this beloved public radio program, and you might even end up on the weekly national broadcast. Watch this page for more details and reservation info. Community events like this are made possible by donations from listeners like you, so thanks!

It's that time of year! The Tennessee Valley Community Garden Association is excited to bring back the annual community Seed Swap on Friday February 14th at 6pm at the Church of the Nativity's Ridley Hall in downtown Huntsville. You can bring seeds that you’ve saved to share, and also take new seeds home for this year’s garden. Also come hear a special presentation from the Feral Forager. Proceeds benefit the Sand Mountain Seed Bank. Doors open at 6. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Information is on the Tennessee Valley Community Garden Facebook page.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s INTUITIVE Planetarium is partnering with internationally recognized violinist Itamar Zorman for Music of the Spheres, a Valentine’s Day evening under the stars. Zorman will perform celestial works paired with stunning visuals in the planetarium’s 67-foot dome. This stellar event includes delicious food, specialty cocktails and an unforgettable celebration of Valentine’s Day. More information is at rocket center dot com.

Little Orange Fish and the Microwave Dave Foundation invite you to join us at St Stephens Music Hall on February 15 from 1 to 3 pm for another “Expressions in a Song” event. Through live performances, shared stories, and thoughtful discussions, we examine how songs resonate with our lives. This free event featuring musician Michael Goldsmith celebrates music as a unifying thread that transcends boundaries and speaks to the essence of what it means to be human. More information at www.littleorangefish.org

The Huntsville Traditional Music Association will have a coffeehouse event on Wednesday, February 19, 6:30pm, at Lowe Mill Studio space #1038. Karen Newsum will open, followed by Alan Little. This event is funded by a grant from Arts Huntsville. Ticket information is on the HTMA web page at https://huntsvillefolk.org/

Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy presents its third installment in the Nysland Fairytale series -- Sleeping Beauty & the Big Green Pea. Can Swamp Princess Penelopea save the biggest showbiz spectacular in Nysland -- The Twelve Dancing Princess? There's only one way to find one! Performances are one weekend only, February 21-23 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at https://www.fantasyplayhouse.org/season

Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy presents its third installment in the Nysland Fairytale series -- Sleeping Beauty & the Big Green Pea. Can Swamp Princess Penelopea save the biggest showbiz spectacular in Nysland -- The Twelve Dancing Princess? There's only one way to find one! Performances are one weekend only, February 21-23 at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. More information at FantasyPlayhouse.org

The public is invited to the Paper Chase 5K Race at Constitution Village in Huntsville on Saturday, February 22nd at 8am. Proceeds benefit Free 2 Teach, a local nonprofit providing no-cost classroom resources to teachers in Madison County’s three public school systems. Registration information is on the Free 2 Teach Facebook page or you can Google Paper Chase Huntsville.

The Huntsville Master Chorale invites all area singers to a workshop on The Evolving Singing Voice on Saturday, February 22, from 10 am until noon at the Sandra Moon Community Arts Center in Southeast Huntsville. Dr. Karen Brunssen, Professor of Music at Northwestern University, will present the workshop covering best practices for singing at every age and stage of life. Registration information is available at hsvmasterchorale.org.

Who was the first African American to travel into space? If you know, come compete in Black History Trivia at VFW Post 2702 at 12pm on Saturday, February 22! Play to win cash prizes, enjoy a free lunch, and speak to Rev. Wiley Day, former NAACP president of Huntsville and Madison County. For more info, call or text 256-804-5816 or visit the VFW Post 2702 Facebook page.

Weatherly Heights Baptist Church offers free English and citizenship classes every Wednesday morning beginning August 9. Classes are from 9:30 to 12:00. childcare is provided. Advanced registration not required. For information on evening and zoom classes, text 256 656-3173 or email weatherlyesl@gmail.com