Events in Huntsville today

Now in its 15th year, the YMCA's Soggy Seals Triathlon welcomes first-time triathletes, seasoned participants, and teams seeking a friendly challenge. Participants can race individually, as a family, or with friends as a team. The course includes a 5K run, an 8 mile bike ride, and a 300 yard swim. The approachable format is well suited to beginners and groups. The event takes place at the Southeast Family YMCA.

The Providence Market at The Village of Providence offers a wide array of goods, including produce, hot sauces, a variety of jellies such as pepper jelly, honey, dog treats, bath and body products, sorbet, desserts, breads, jewelry, candles, flowers, and more.

The 10th Annual Bob Jones High School Band Mattress Fundraiser features a one day sale of quality mattresses from brands such as Simmons Beautyrest, Purple, and Therapedic, offered at up to 40 percent below retail. All profits go directly to the Bob Jones High School Band.

Everyone is welcome at this sewing consignment sale. Buyers can attend, and prospective sellers may register online to participate. The event takes place at Huntsville Madison County Public Library (Madison Public Library).

Hosted at JC's House of Cards, this competitive tournament features a $30 entry fee and uses Swiss pairings followed by a cut to single elimination under MTR guidelines at Competitive REL. Rounds are 50 minutes, and standard scoring applies with three points for a match win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss. Proxies are permitted for Reserved List cards if they are printed with original art and border, and hand-written proxies are not allowed. All entry fees return to the prize pool, with $100 reserved for the Invitational in November. Prizes are paid in store credit and distributed as follows: first place receives 40 percent, second 20 percent, third and fourth 10 percent each, and fifth through eighth 5 percent each. Points are awarded as follows: first place earns 12, second 9, third and fourth 6, fifth through eighth 4, ninth through sixteenth 2, and seventeenth and beyond 1.

Learn silk screen printing in a family friendly class for ages 14 and up. This hands-on workshop covers the essentials while you create a custom piece on your choice of a T-shirt or a hoodie. All materials are provided, including the garment you will print. Please arrive with an idea for your artwork. A simple hand drawing works, or bring a digital design on a flash drive. Instruction includes how screen mesh and mesh count affect results, how to choose the right screen for your project, preparing artwork in Corel Draw or Photoshop, coating a screen and exposing the image, setting up a print station, applying ink and making prints, curing and finishing the garment, and cleaning and reclaiming screens. Gift options and memberships are available.

Huntsville’s official cocktail festival features top local restaurants going head to head for Rocket City’s best cocktail, each representing a charity of their choice. Attendees help decide the champion by casting their votes. Ticket information will be available soon.

Focused on awareness and support, this suicide prevention walk features vendors and organizations sharing prevention resources and information. The event includes a guided walk through the Healing Steps Labyrinth, an accessible space located between St Stephens Episcopal and The United Church of Huntsville. The closest accessible parking is at St Stephen's along the north side of its lot.

Tennessee State travels to Huntsville for an early-season football clash with Alabama A&M at Louis Crews Stadium. Both programs look to set the tone for the campaign, and the result could turn on the trenches, quarterback timing, and special teams play. The scene on The Hill adds to the excitement, with a lively home crowd and plenty of storylines as the Tigers and Bulldogs battle for momentum.

Entry fee is $7. Loaner decks are available so you can experience the format without bringing your own. League points are awarded for entering and for wins.

Entry costs $5, and a pack is awarded for each win in your pod.

A friendly dueling session brings enthusiasts together. It is typically hosted in the Lucky Dice Loft.

Experience an interactive true crime mystery that unfolds over dinner. The story is set in the present and plays out in real time, with performers hidden among the audience so the culprit could be right beside you. Guests become part of the action and might even be named a prime suspect. Geared toward adults, it offers a social evening filled with humor, intrigue, and unscripted moments. This production has appeared across the country since 2004.

An all-girls Commander night welcomes players for an evening focused on community and fun. Entry is free. Bring a bracket 3 Commander deck for games, with female commanders encouraged for the theme but not required. Anyone who would rather relax and socialize can enjoy craft activities provided for attendees.

The Zooks make a return appearance at Old Black Bear Brewery in downtown Madison. The brewery offers food and a selection of beers to enjoy while you are there.

Tom Petty’s music takes center stage as The Heartshakers bring A Tom Petty Experience to Mars Music Hall. This seated concert invites the audience to sing along to well-known favorites and more, celebrating Tom Petty’s catalog.

Set on the Aldridge Creek Greenway in South Huntsville, this event features marathon and half marathon distances on an exceptionally flat, fast route that traces Aldridge Creek and the Tennessee River and begins and ends at Ditto Landing Marina. Chip timing will be provided, and both courses are certified, making it one of the South’s rare last-minute opportunities to qualify for Boston. Typical temperatures this time of year range from about 64F to 87F. Packet pickup will be available at RunningLane ahead of race day, with a race-morning option as well, and early pickup is recommended.

Set at Monte Sano State Park, the Annual HIA Summer Picnic returns with a relaxed afternoon of food, friendly games, and prize giveaways.

Now in its eighth season, The Market at MidCity brings together Huntsville’s farmers, bakers, artisans, makers, growers, musicians, and more for a weekly shop-small marketplace. The event has moved to a new spot adjacent to Tupelo Honey and features more than 50 local vendors each week. Alongside an award-winning farmers market, expect live music, coffee and tea from Tour Les Jour, Perseus Sound Bar, Tupelo Honey, and Greenroom Coffee, adult beverages within the purple cup district, abundant shopping, diverse cuisine, and occasional special guests who greet shoppers.

A discussion space for polyamorous people to connect, share experiences, and learn together about managing life and relationships in a culture where monogamy is the norm. The conversation centers on practical challenges and mutual support for navigating that landscape.

Explore a straightforward way to meditate with the Max Meditation System, a method that combines traditional yogic practices with modern psychology and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Developed by Gudni Gudnason, Founder of the Modern Mystery School, it reflects more than 35 years of worldwide exploration into the mind. He studied ancient methods with notable teachers in India and Tibet and holds degrees in NLP and Psychology from Europe. This approach supports both newcomers and experienced practitioners by guiding participants into deeper states of meditation. If you want to learn how to meditate, have felt it is challenging, or are interested in new techniques, this class offers clear, practical instruction. Exchange is $10, and registration is required.

A casual game session with your choice of Commander and Standard formats. Entry is $5, and participation packs are available. Friends are welcome.

Freshly rebranded from GRITS CPR, Rocket City CPR Training provides weekly BLS and CPR classes focused on practical skills and certification so participants can respond with confidence in an emergency. A Babysitter Training option is also available for young people interested in responsibility and lifesaving basics. This milestone follows a busy period of events and rebranding, and the team shares gratitude for the community support that helped make it possible, with more updates on the way.

The No Boundaries 10K Training Program welcomes both returning Fleet Feet participants and runners who have been training on their own and want structure, encouragement, and community. Over eight weeks, the plan progresses steadily to build endurance, consistency, and confidence with guidance from experienced coaches and support from dedicated mentors. The program begins with a kickoff to meet coaches and fellow participants, followed by weekly group workouts. Along the way, there are demo runs, tips on gear and recovery, and a complete 10K training plan. Participants receive a program shirt, enjoy a midway celebration, get support on race day, and cap things off with a post race celebration. Saucony provides additional support. The focus goes beyond finishing 6.2 miles, helping runners discover what they can achieve through steady training and a supportive team.

Commander Bracket 2 features a $6 entry fee and a rule set designed to keep games interactive and fair. Before turn eight, players may not loop an infinite combo more than three times, and combos can be three pieces not counting the commander. Strategies that shut down lands on a large scale are not permitted, and Game Changers are disallowed. Decks may include at most two nonland spell tutors, and winning before turn eight is not allowed. Players must use the same deck for every round. Each participant receives one free mulligan. Up to five proxies are allowed, and they must be listed on TopDeck and be easy to identify.

Live & Local at The Observatory Bar features North Alabama singer songwriter Matt Prater, whose music blends country, honky tonk, folk, and roots rock into story-driven songs that resonate with listeners of all ages. He is known for turning everyday moments into vivid narratives with plainspoken clarity, delivered through a warm, melodic voice. Publications including The Alternate Root, Ear to the Ground, and No’Ala Magazine have praised his authentic sound, memorable songwriting, and heartfelt storytelling, and industry peers have recognized the honesty in his work. Prater tours extensively through songwriter showcases, venues, and festivals, often appearing in rounds with hit writers and having opened for major artists. His catalog spans albums from Small Town Son and The Mountain to Tables and Chairs, Same Ole Highway Blues, and Ain’t Life A Trip, along with more recent singles. Expect a set steeped in roots, classic country grit, and timeless tales.

Tuesday Trivia Nights at Urban Cookhouse feature general knowledge questions and are cohosted by BrainBlastTrivia. Teams compete for gift card prizes, with $30 for first place, $20 for second, and $10 for third. Participants can enjoy delicious food while they play. Themed editions are offered monthly.

Karaoke takes center stage at Chips and Salsa Sports Bar, with performances projected on a big screen so lyrics are easy to follow. Guests can sing or cheer on friends. The kitchen will be open for food while the songs keep rolling.

Experience Huntsville from The View, a 3,000 square foot overlook at Burritt that pairs sweeping city vistas with relaxed social time. Cocktails at the View features sunset colors with no admission fee. Seating includes first-come tables plus a limited number of VIP reservations. Reserved tables include an umbrella, seat up to six guests, and are available in advance for $30 while supplies last. Elevate the evening with exclusive gourmet appetizers available to pre-order each week, or choose from small bites and snacks for purchase on site. The bar serves classic cocktails with creative touches, along with mocktails and other non-alcoholic options, payable by cash or credit. Accommodations are available for both small and large groups, and private party menus are offered. For details, contact Cooper Murray at tamara.murray@huntsvilleal.gov. Carpooling is recommended to help with parking. If it rains, the gathering relocates to Baron Bluff. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.

A warm, inclusive Witchy Wednesday circle gathers at Movement Massage & Breathwork to explore the esoteric through real conversation and community. Adults interested in tarot, crystals, energy healing, herbal remedies, manifesting, spell work and intention setting, intentional living, the divine feminine, spirituality, metaphysics, and even touches of science like quantum mechanics connect in a space that welcomes quirky, nerdy, anxious, or simply curious folks who want to grow and make friends. Expect sincere dialogue about life’s challenges and how spiritual and witchy practices can offer support, with a focus on making sure no one feels alone. The evening is shaped by participants. Someone might share a skill, guide a hands-on craft for personal practice, or the group may choose to relax, color, and connect. New ideas from attendees are encouraged. Late arrivals are fine and interrupting is not a concern. The meeting takes place in a shoe-free space. Please remove shoes in the lobby if able. Socks can stay on, house slippers are welcome, and a basket of clean, laundered socks is available to borrow. Adults may bring their own beverage. IDs may be checked as needed. Corkscrews and wine glasses are available. Snacks to share or food just for yourself are welcome. For those who like a rhythm, topics often rotate by week of the month. The first week focuses on tarot, the second on crystals, the third on spells, intentions, and manifesting, the fourth on goddess archetypes, and a fifth week, when it occurs, features approachable crafting such as poppets or magical stitching with no prior experience required. The guest list remains private to help everyone feel safe. Optional tips or donations support the space and allow for practices like candles, sage, and incense, as well as additional classes or events. The gathering is all-inclusive, so bringing a kind and accepting spirit helps everyone feel welcome.

Curious about learning to dive? Try a beginner-friendly scuba session designed to help you decide if the sport is a good fit. Bring a swimsuit and a towel, and all other equipment will be provided. For registration or questions, call 256-836-8404.

Whether you want to share a performance or simply listen, everyone is warmly welcome. Stop in to try a song or two, or relax and enjoy the music from others.

Tip Top Hsv hosts a showcase of Huntsville’s women vocalists with a hip hop focus, featuring DJ Lisha, Rosy Profane, Shy, A Jené, Queen Keiani, Lady Lace, and G thee Goddess. Admission is free, with food and drinks available.

A practice session focused on blues dancing is available, with a suggested contribution of $10. It is followed immediately by swing dancing with Huntsville Swing Dance Society, then wraps up with social dancing at the Blues Jam at Tip Top Cafe.

Riftbound Nexus Night takes place each week with a $5 entry. Participants receive participation packs, and OP prizing is available.

Commander Bracket 3 offers a structured Commander event with an entry fee of $6. The rule set allows no more than five infinite combo loops before turn six, permits two piece combos that do not include the commander, and bans mass land denial. Decks may include up to three Game Changers and a maximum of four nonland tutors, and no one can win before the active player's turn six.

Huntsville native Matt Michael delivers a solo acoustic performance that blends recognizable favorites with his own songs. Active in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee since 2008, he also plays bass with Dr. Whateva, a longtime favorite in the Huntsville music scene, and performs with acoustic duos around town. His album Second Coming was released in January 2026, accompanied by a video for the featured track Slipping Away, so audiences can expect a set that showcases both new material and familiar hits.

TM Presents hosts a bingo night at EL OLMECA MEXICAN CANTINA, featuring free entertainment, food, and opportunities to win prizes.

A night of karaoke at The 19th Hole Sports Lounge where singers can step up to the mic and share their favorite songs.

Set inside the Historic Tip Top Cafe in Huntsville, this weekly blues jam welcomes musicians of every skill level, from seasoned players to first-time performers. There are no signups. Each week there is a secret password... say it at the stage and host Otis Walker will get you set to play. A provided backline keeps things simple, so participants only need to bring themselves and their instrument. Memphis born and Shoals seasoned, Otis is a busy figure in the Huntsville scene and guides an easygoing night where experienced artists trade licks alongside newcomers in a supportive setting. Musicians travel in from Birmingham, the Shoals, and Middle Tennessee to take part. Launched in summer 2024, it made its home at the Historic Tip Top Cafe and carries on a tradition rooted in blues, community, and a relaxed, welcoming feel. People come for the music and stay for the community, and everyone is welcome.