Summer fun starts now! Plenty of events are planned this week in and around the Madison area
Looking for something to do this week? There are plenty of events planned to help you have a blast. From summer concerts to remote control boat races, there is something for everyone.
Thursday Concerts on the Patio
Thursday, June 6
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 6: Divided by Zero
June 13: The Beasley Brothers
June 20: The Old Friends
June 27: The Zooks
Biergarten
Thursday, June 6
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
Visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Saturn V Hall in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration for the German Biergarten, featuring authentic German cuisine crafted by renowned chefs David Oreskovich and Jason Williams.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere with imported and domestic beers and delicious wines from the German region. Traditional German dancers have been added. Its family friendly and leashed dogs are welcome on the Apollo Terrace and in Apollo Courtyard.
Greene Street Market at Nativity
Thursday, June 6
Recurring weekly on Thursday
Downtown Huntsville
Eustis Avenue from Greene Street to Southside Square
(256) 682-4429
No admission charged
Visit this downtown open-air market to find locally-grown fruits and vegetables, freshly-prepared meals, traditionally-made relishes and jams plus breads, teas and artwork. Listen to live music as you browse or borrow a bike to cruise around the historic districts. On rainy Thursdays, the market could be relocated to Ridley Hall at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity.
Huntsville Photowalk
Thursday, June 6
Starting: 6 p.m.
Big Spring Park East at Spring Street
200 Church Street
No admission charged
www.facebook.com/events/2340803659529931
So what is a “photowalk,” anyway? According to the internet (so you know it’s true), a photowalk is a communal activity of photography enthusiasts who gather together to walk a set route, with the main purpose of taking pictures and developing their individual photography styles and skills.
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Friday, June 7
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 7: Avengers Infinity War
June 14: Lego Movie 2
June 21: Crazy Rich Asians
June 28: Aquaman
Alabama State Games XXXVII Opening Ceremony
Friday, June 7
7-9 p.m.
Von Braun Center Propst Arena
700 Monroe Street
www.asffoundation.org/opening-ceremony
In 2019, the thirty-seventh annual Alabama State Games Opening Ceremony will be hosted by the city of Huntsville, and Madison County.
Following in true Olympic fashion, the Alabama State Games takes pride in the Opening Ceremony, which features Olympic traditions such as the Parade of Athletes, the running of the Olympic Torch, and lighting of the Olympic Flame. The Opening Ceremony will be televised Live statewide on Alabama Public Television and include an exciting mix of hi-tech lasers and pyrotechnics, musical entertainment, and feature outstanding individuals from the state and surrounding community.
Operation Kidsafe Ribbon Cutting
Friday, June 7, 10 am
The Wallace Agency
11156 County Line Rd Ste D, Madison
Free event
Grand opening of the Operation Kidsafe Year-Round Child Safety Center. Refreshments will be served. The system will be on site and will be demonstrated. The center will provide local children with an Amber Alert Ready Bio Card. The program is free and private. Forms are ready to hand to law enforcement in a family emergency, parent gets the only record of the visit.
Concerts on the Dock: BonnaWHO?
Friday, June 7
6-9 p.m.
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
2211 Seminole Drive
No admission, $5 parking
www.lowemill.net
For the third year in a row, the final night of Concerts on the Dock presents Huntsville’s ‘anti-fest!’ In an attempt to bring the regular attendees of our classic concert series a little something out of the ordinary, BonnaWHO? can get loud and weird while still staying as family friendly. Five stages throughout the property, including the first time in the Barking Dog Theater (2nd Floor South) will host over a dozen acts in three short hours. Come ready to see and hear things you will likely never get the chance to hear again because the harder they rock, the harder they fall. Skate at your own risk in the DIY Roller Rink, get your fill of heavy beats at the hip hop stage or grab a brush and be inspired by the sounds at the live art station.
First Fridays on Main
Friday, June 7
Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
4-8 p.m.
Main Street South Shopping Center
7500 Memorial Parkway S, Huntsville
No admission charged
Visit Main Street South in June for live music, an art walk, great food and kid friendly activities.
Alabama Skies
Friday, June 7
7 p.m.
INTUITIVE™ Planetarium
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky visible from the Huntsville area for the upcoming month, including stars, constellations, planets, deep sky objects, related mythological stories and updates of current astronomical discoveries.
www.rocketcenter.com/alabamaskies
Friday Night Live
Friday, June 7
Recurring weekly on Friday
5-8 p.m.
Downtown Huntsville
Northside Square
No admission charged
www.downtownhuntsville.org/fridaynightlive
Reelin’ N Smokin’
Friday, June 7 – Saturday, June 8
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ditto Landing
No Admission Charged, food available for purchase.
www.dittolanding.org/events
Celebrate National Marina Day at Ditto Landing with live music, food vendors and a People’s Choice BBQ competition.
Madison City Farmers Market
Saturday, June 8
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.
Family Fun Festival & Expo
Saturday, June 8
10 a.m. – 5 p.m
Von Braun Center
700 Monroe Street
(256) 551-2231
No admission, donations requested.
Family Fun Festival & Expo is filled with free activities, door prizes, giveaways, music, dancing and more. Some of the free activities included inflatables, face painting, train rides, bumper cars and crafting classes. The event has three levels of focus for vendors to use as a guideline; Live, Laugh, and Learn. Live focuses on information about lifestyle, Laugh refers to one’s quality of life and entertainment and learn focuses on education and development. Each vendor must fall into one these categories to really offer a rewarding experience to those who attend. Make sure to join because the event is always a lot of FUN!
Huntspex 2019 Stamp & Postcard Show
Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun 10 AM – 3 PM
Calhoun Community College – Hsv Campus
102 Wynn Drive
Visit stamp collection exhibits and dealer booths. Junior collectors will receive gifts. The U.S. Postal Service will provide the official cancellation of the specially designed envelope cover and will operate a booth with several new stamp issues. Park in the northwest parking lot and use the atrium entrance.
Making Alabama
Starting Saturday, June 8
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
No admission charged
www.hsvbg.org
This free exhibit is a celebration of 200 years of statehood presented by the Alabama Humanities Foundation in partnership with the Alabama Department of Archives and History and the Alabama Bicentennial Commission. The exhibit showcases the decisions and turning points that shaped Alabama history, culture, and geography through artistic interactive displays and teaching resources.
Planetarium Show
Saturday, June 8
Recurring weekly on Saturday
Doors open at 7 pm, program at 7:30 pm
Von Braun Astronomical Society Planetarium
Monte Sano State Park
Admission charged
www.vbas.org
Rocket City Best Fest
Saturday, June 8
4-10 p.m.
Big Spring International Park
200 Church Street
main.acsevents.org
Rocket City Best Fest unites the community behind the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from cancer. There will be music, activities, the Battle of the Burger contest and a tribute to those affected by cancer.
County Line Road Concert Series in June
June 2, 2019 – June 30, 2019
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Heritage Park
29768 Brownsferry Rd
No admission charged
www.countylineroadconcertseries.com
Sunday nights soon will usher in the new week with an evening of entertainment when County Line Road Concerts open on June 2. 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.
JED Eye is scheduled on June 9. The five talented musicians banded together to share their individual music interests. They have played many festivals and venues, and their music keeps audiences on their feet. Their chart list covers the gamut from 3 Doors Down to Pearl Jam to the Rolling Stones to ZZ Top.
Model Power Boat Association’s International Regatta
June 9-14
8 a.m. -5 p.m.
Brahan Spring Park, Huntsville
No admission charged
There will be over 400 model boats racing throughout the week. The speeds will be anywhere from 50mph to 90mph. The event starts with speed trials, oval runs, and straight away runs. Heat racing starts on Tuesday with six boats on the water at a time.
The Market at MidCity
Sunday, June 9
Recurring weekly on Sunday
2-6 p.m.
The Camp
5909 University Drive
Huntsville’s newest market for farmers, artisans, makers, growers, musicians and more! Mark your calendar for every Sunday, March through November 2019.
Concerts in the Park
Monday, June 10
Recurring weekly on Monday
6:30 -8 p.m.
Big Spring Park
200 Church Street
No admission charged
www.artshuntsville.org/concerts-in-the-park
The 2019 series features great local and regional bands performing in beautiful Big Spring Park. Bring your own seating. Dogs on leashes are welcome. LaFrancis Vibes and DMR Soul will perform.
Cineplanet 15 Summer Movies
Tuesday, June 11-Wednesday, June 12
10 a.m.
Cineplanet 15
2100 Hughes Rd. Madison
Starting in June, Cineplanet 15 in Madison will show a G or PG rated movie every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for $1 per seat. A $3 kid-size popcorn and drink combo will also be offered.
June 11 & 12 -Rascal Rebel Rabbit
June 18 & 19 – Smurfs Lost Village
June 25 & 26 – Star
July 2 & 3 – Emoji Movie
July 9 & 10 – The Lorax
July 16 & 17 – Minions
July 23 & 24 – Grinch
July 30 & 31 – How to Train Your Dragon the Hidden World
