Here are this week’s summer fun events in and around Madison
There is plenty to do this week in and around Madison. Here are few of the family-fun events planned.
Thursday Concerts on the Patio
Thursday, June 20
Reoccurring every Thursday
6-7:30 pm
Madison Public Library
Free admission
Bring your picnic blanket or chairs and join the fun for live music on The Patio. There will be food vendors and lots of fun. Sponsored by the Madison Arts Council.
June 20: The Old Friends
June 27: The Zooks
Alabama’s Bicentennial Summer
Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Speakers Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Music Thursdays 6:00 p.m., Family Fun Saturdays 4-7 p.m.
Alabama Constitution Hall Historic Park & Museum
109 Gates Avenue
No admission charged
www.earlyworks.com/bicentennail-events
Biergarten
Recurring weekly on Thursday
4:30 – 7:30 pm
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
No admission charged. Food and drink for purchase.
www.rocketcenter.com/Biergarten
Greene Street Market at Nativity
Recurring weekly on Thursday
4 – 8 pm
Downtown Huntsville
Eustis Avenue from Greene Street to Southside Square
(256) 682-4429
No admission charged
Hello Dolly!
June 20-23
Thu/Fri/Sat 7:30, Sat/Sun 2:00
Lee High Main Stage
2500 Meridian Street
Admission charged
www.imphuntsville.org/season.shtml
Based on Thorton Wilder’s 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, the musical follows the story of Dolly Gallagher as she travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly “well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. Recommended for all audiences.
Under The Lights
Recurring weekly on Thursday
From: 05:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Clinton Avenue and Northside Square
No admission charged
Enjoy local musicians on the street while you shop, dine and play in historic downtown Huntsville.
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Friday, June 21
Reoccurring Fridays at 8 p.m
Madison Public Library
Free admission
Join the fun on the patio of the Madison Public Library for family movie nights this summer. Movies start at sunset. Popcorn will be provided. Don’t forget your picnic blanket or chair.
June 21: Crazy Rich Asians
June 28: Aquaman
Art After Hours
Friday, June 21
6-8 p.m.
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
2211 Seminole Drive
(256) 533-0399
No admission charged
www.lowemill.net/exhibitions
This series gives the public a chance to meet and interact with visiting artists. New shows will open in all six public art galleries. View and shop the exhibiting works all while touring the expansive facility, home to more than 200 working artists and makers.
Astronomy for All: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Friday, June 21
7-8 p.m.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
(256) 837-3400
http://rck.tc/3W
This monthly feature includes a presentation on astronomical topics such as exoplanets, spacecraft missions, black holes or other educational topics appropriate for all ages. Science, humor and an activity included! In this stellar event, you’ll learn about single and multi-star systems, the life cycle of stars, and how you can find them in the sky.
City Lights and Stars Concert Series: Huntsville’s In the Mood
Friday, June 21
Gates open at 6:30 pm, music at 7:30 pm
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Drive
(256) 536-2882
Admission Charged
www.burrittonthemountain.com/event/huntsvilles-in-the-mood-city-lights-stars-concert-series
Pack a picnic, dress casually, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a spectacular view of the city from the new cantilevered deck while listening to great music. The Steakhouse & Suzy’s Pops will be onsite with food for purchase.
Food Truck All-Stars – Dinner Edition
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Friday
From: 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Church Street between Big Spring Park East and West
No admission charged. Food and drink for purchase.
www.downtownhuntsville.org/food-truck-all-stars
Have dinner in Big Spring Park with live music adding to the atmosphere.
Friday Night Live
Recurring weekly on Friday
From: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Downtown Huntsville
Northside Square
No admission charged
www.downtownhuntsville.org/fridaynightlive
Jim Parker’s Songwriters Showcase
Friday, June 21
6:30 pm
Von Braun Center Playhouse
700 Monroe Street
(256) 533-1953
Admission charged
Spend the evening listening to great music by multiple artists and learning about the creative process behind the songs.
Madison City Farmers Market
Saturday, June 22
8 a.m. – noon
Beside Trinity Baptist Church
1088 Hughes Road, Madison
www.madisoncityfarmersmarket.com
Madison City Farmers Market is Madison’s original local, producer-only farmers market, founded in 2007. Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by local farmers and craftspeople. Madison City Farmers Market vendors provide a wide selection of the freshest local veggies, fruits, cheese, eggs, meats, milk, herbs, honey, jams, relishes, home-baked goods, plants and flowers.
Planetarium Show
Saturday, June 22
Recurring weekly on Saturday
Doors open at 7 pm, program at 7:30 pm
Von Braun Astronomical Society Planetarium
Monte Sano State Park
(256) 539-0316
Admission charged
www.vbas.org
Von Braun Astronomical Society members and guest speakers present a variety of astronomy related programs in the Planetarium. Weather permitting, you’ll enjoy viewing the night sky through our telescopes.
Roller Derby Double Header
Saturday, June 22
Juniors at 4:30, Dixie Derby Girls at 7:00 p.m.
Insanity Complex
100 Skate Park Drive
Admission charged
www.facebook.com/events/188907548655699
For their fourth bout of the 2019 season, the Dixie Derby Girls challenge Vette City Roller Derby. The Rocket City Rebels and Nashville Jr Roller Derby will start at 4:30. Join the after Party at Rocket Republic Brewing Company (289 Production Ave., Madison, AL 35758).
Tangled String Music Festival
Saturday, June 22
Starting: 4:00 p.m.
Big Spring Park East
200 Church Street
Admission charged
www.tangledstringmusicfest.ticketspice.com/tangled-string-music-festival-2019
This one-day outdoor music fest in downtown Huntsville will feature:
- Big Sam’s Funky Nation, horn-heavy, boisterous urban funk act out of New Orleans
- Southern rockers Drivin N Cryin, the Atlanta-based favorites with a gold record and blend of driving rock and country twang
- Ethereal roots musician Lera Lynn of Single Lock Records in Muscle Shoals
- The striking picking of white-hot guitar prodigy Daniel Donato of Nashville
- Raw, winsome blues of Birmingham’s Early James and the Latest
And this year, Listen Local will have their own stage and local lineup. There will be beer, wine, food, an artist market and more. Gates open at 3 pm.
Armed Forces Celebration Week
June 23 – June 29
Recurring daily
Area attractions honor members of the U.S. military by offering FREE admission during this special week of celebration for their service. Military id is required.
- U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum – active/retired military and immediate family
- Huntsville Museum of Art – $2 off each admission for active and retired military and their immediate family (includes one adult and up to five children under the age of 18) with valid military ID, 15% off in the Museum Store for active or retired military with valid military ID, plus a Yoga Joe Scavenger Hunt (find a Yoga Joe that’s hidden in the Museum, return it to the Museum Store for a free Suzy’s Pops!)
- Huntsville Botanical Garden – active and retired military (ID required) and their immediate family June 22-30
- Weeden House Museum & Garden – active/retired military and immediate family
County Line Road Concert Series in June
Sunday, June 23
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Heritage Park
29768 Brownsferry Rd
No admission charged
www.countylineroadconcertseries.com
Heritage Church is sponsoring the free concert series on Sundays during June at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Park, adjacent to the church at 29768 Huntsville Brownsferry Road. This location is about one-quarter mile west of Walgreen’s on County Line Road.
Food trucks will sell their unique recipes for savory and sweet choices. To-date, Bad News BBQ, Fire & Spice, Highway Kabobery, I Love Bacon and Sweet Temptations plan to attend.
Backyard Jams Free Sunday Concert Series
Recurring weekly on Sunday
5 p.m.
A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard
601 Meridian Street
(256) 715-7130
No admission charged
www.amboothslumberyard.com/calendar
Bring your appetite and your instruments for a free concert in Downtown Huntsville’s Backyard. The grill fires up at 5. It’s a celebration of music, food and fun and it’s all family-friendly. Hear some of the region’s best professionals and along with talented local musicians around The Lumberyard–join in, jam sessions pre and post show are encouraged.
Brit Floyd: 40 Years of the Wall
Sunday, June 23
Starting: 7:30 PM
Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
700 Monroe Street
Admission charged
www.vonbrauncenter.com/event/brit-floyd%3a-40-years-of-the-wall/205/
They’re billed as the world’s greatest Pink Floyd show and tickets are going fast.
