Events Calendar for Huntsville and North Alabama

Lung cancer kills about as many people as breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer combined. Early detection can be lifesaving. If you’re between the ages of 50 and 80 with a history of smoking, don't wait for symptoms to appear. You can get a non-invasive lung cancer screening on November 9th at the Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall. No insurance needed and there is no charge. Registration is required at 256-801-6282.

The North Alabama Country Dance Society holds contra dances with caller and live music on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Newcomers workshop at 6:30 and dance at 7:00-10:00 pm.

No partner or dance experience required. Tickets at the door. More information at the North Alabama Country Dance Society Facebook page.

Veterans Day Parade and Events of North Alabama is expanding its annual Veterans Day Parade (11/11/24 11am) into a day long event. That includes a special performance by the United States Army Field Band-Jazz Ambassadors Ensemble at the VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall on Sunday, November 10th at 2 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors will present This We Will Defend concert live coordinated with a video presentation. The Jazz Ambassadors will be touring the United States and has selected Huntsville, Alabama as one of its stops. Reservations are required.

Veterans Day Parade and Events of North Alabama is hosting a series of events honoring Veterans Day, including a breakfast and parade through downtown Huntsville.

You can reserve a table for the Veterans Day Breakfast as part of the Veterans Week celebrations. Meet this year's honored guests from WWII and the Korean War and visit with veterans who have served and are actively serving today. The breakfast is Monday, November 11th 2024. Doors open at 8:15 am. Social hour from 8:30 - 9 am. Breakfast & Program 9 - 10 am.

At 10am in front of Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Huntsville, the 60-piece Huntsville Concert Band performs patriotic favorites for the gathering parade crowds. Swing dance in the street to the tunes of the Big Bands as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the landings in Normandy, France on "D" Day.

The Veterans Day Parade is from 11am to 1pm. Find your favorite spot along the new and beautiful Veterans Day Parade route. Plan on spending pre-parade time at the Monroe Street pre-parade show or strolling around Big Spring Park before the parade begins. Enjoy the parade from any location along the marching route, and plan to stay for the displays and the festivities in Big Spring Park after the parade passes your location.

Alabama Public Television, WLRH 89.3 FM/HD Huntsville, and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center are hosting a special preview screening of excerpts from Ken Burns’ Newest documentary, Leonardo da Vinci, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6pm. This special event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

To guarantee a seat, please pick up complimentary tickets to the event at the main desk of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm and is located at 1 Tranquility Base in Huntsville.

The 4-hour film, which premieres statewide November 18-19, 2024, on Alabama Public Television, tells the story of Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, best known as Leonardo da Vinci, a 15^th Century Italian polymath of soaring imagination and profound intellect, who left behind artistic works of staggering beauty and detailed sketches of futuristic contraptions of warfare and flight that today are marveled at for their technical ingenuity and foresight. This documentary marks the first time Ken Burns has focused on a non-American historical figure.

The Von Braun Center (VBC) and Big Spring Entertainment are bringing Black Violin to the VBC Mars Music Hall on Wednesday, November 13th. Watch this page for clues about special ticket giveaways, or you can find ticket at the VBC Box Office and TicketMaster.

Independent Musical Productions is pleased to present Jekyll and Hyde, playing November 14-17 at the Mainstage Theater at Lee High. Dr. Henry Jekyll, a devoted man of science, decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental medical treatments. The result is an obsession with separating the good and evil sides of human nature, and his personal struggle to contain the demons within. Tickets and more info are available at I M P Huntsville dot org or 256-415-SHOW

The Aeolians, the Oakwood University Singers, and the Huntsville Master Chorale present ‘Come, Ye Saints’ on Friday, November 15th, at 7:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church. There is a second performance Sunday, November 17th at 3pm at Randolph School’s Thurber Arts Center. The combined choirs will sing Morten Lauridsen’s glorious Lux Aeterna, and each choir will also sing separately. The public is invited.

Information at hsvmasterchorale.org.

Theatre Huntsville presents 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley' at the Von Braun Center Playhouse November 15-24. This sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice reunites all your favorite characters in a new holiday tale with bookish sister Mary at the center. More information at 256-536-0807 or < THTIX.COM >.

The UAH Humanities Center, Honors College, and Arora Foundation are proud to present Alabama state Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones in a keynote address for the 2024 Honors College Conference on the Common Read. Ms. Jones will speak at 7 pm on Friday, November 15, in Morton Hall. A book signing and reception will follow. This event is open to the public. Information by email to < english@uah.edu >.

The UAH Honors College, Humanities Center, and Department of English, with Calhoun Community College, present Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones at the 2024 Student Conference on the Common Read. Jones will deliver the keynote address and speak on the power of storytelling and poetry in constructing identity, building community, and sharing history. This event is open to the public in Morton Hall on the UAH campus, Friday, November 15th, at 7 pm. A book signing and light refreshments will follow.

UAH Honors College, in collaboration with Calhoun Community College, is hosting a student-organized conference on this year's common read, James McBride's 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store', on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16.

In connection with this event, Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones will deliver the keynote address on the transformative power of storytelling and poetry in constructing identity, building community, and sharing histories. The keynote address is a free event, open to the public, and will be held on UAH's campus in Morton Hall on Friday at 7 pm. A book signing and light reception will take place after the keynote.

This holiday season, you can experience the magic of Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights as you step into a wonderland of twinkling lights, festive displays, and holiday cheer. Whether you're strolling through the Garden, cruising on driving nights, or enjoying Dog Nights with your furry friend, there’s something for everyone. Open November 15th through January 1st. Ticket information.

Huntsville India Association invites you to celebrate the Indian festival of lights, Diwali, on Saturday November 16th at James Clemens High School.

Diwali signifies triumph - the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

The celebration starts at 4:00 PM with live entertainment, followed by delicious Indian food at 7:00 PM.

The public is invited to join us in this celebration.

Information at HIAWEB.ORG and on the Huntsville India Association Facebook page.

UAH Honors College, in collaboration with Calhoun Community College, is hosting a student-organized conference on this year's common read, James McBride's 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store', on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16.

In connection with this event, Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones will deliver the keynote address on the transformative power of storytelling and poetry in constructing identity, building community, and sharing histories. The keynote address is a free event, open to the public, and will be held on UAH's campus in Morton Hall on Friday at 7 pm. A book signing and light reception will take place after the keynote.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and Foundation present An Evening with Nobel Laureate Dr. Harold Varmus on Tuesday, November 19th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Center. Dr. Varmus, former Director of the NIH and National Cancer Institute, will share about his Nobel prize-winning work that changed cancer research around the world.

Dr. Harold Varmus is a co-discoverer of oncogenes. His work helped transform the landscape of cancer research worldwide. Dr. Varmus will be joined in conversation by Dr. Rick Myers, HudsonAlpha Chief Scientific Officer and M. A. Loya, HudsonAlpha Chair in Genomics.

Event sponsored by: Russel Hill Cancer Foundation

Click here for more information.

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.

Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

Runs November 22-24 at the VBC. Presented by Broadway Theatre League

ALTRAC, Trans North Alabama and Weird Kids present "Trans Pride in the Park," Saturday November 23rd from noon to 4 at Stoner Park on Bragg Street in Huntsville. You can get to know the local trans community, learn about local supportive organizations, and celebrate Trans Pride Day. This event is open to the public. Information is online at https://altrac.works/pride/

The Southeast Clergy Association is hosting an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to give thanks for our diverse community! The service will be at Faith Presbyterian Church, corner of Airport Rd. and Whitsburg Dr. on Sunday, November 24th at 6pm. Reception will follow. The public is invited. Information is online at presby.org.

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