Rocket City Picks & Petals Market
2025-04-05 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | University Pickers – Huntsville, 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
Rocket City Picks and PetalsJoin us for Rocket City Picks and Petals, a vibrant celebration of spring in Huntsville’s very own Rocket City! With 40+ additional outdoor vendors showcasing vintage treasures, handcrafted goods, antiques, yard sale finds, and floral creations, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss out on our amazing everyday vendors inside, offering a stunning variety of unique items, from home decor to one-of-a-kind finds.Savor delicious treats from food trucks while you shop and soak in the creativity of this seasonal event. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of shopping, local flavors, and fresh spring blooms. Rocket City Picks and Petals celebrates Huntsville’s spirit, featuring the best of vintage, crafted, and blooming treasures—mark your calendars and be part of the fun!

Zoo Birthday Celebration Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | AL
Join the party as the elephants at the Birmingham Zoo enjoy a massive smash cake for the Zoo’s 70th birthday. The large cake will be in the elephant holding area and visible to media and guests when they get access to the party at 10:30 a.m. sharp. The birthday cake will feature some special elephant treats and an elephant care expert will be available for interviews. Guests also will be able to sign giant birthday cards for the zoo. Great photo opportunities. The elephant giant smash cake event is included with Zoo admission.

Easter Bunny Photos
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | University Pickers – Huntsville, 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
Hey Everyone, the Easter Bunny will be at University Pickers from 10am-2pm for Photos with your Family amd all of your four-legged friends, and pets of all kinds free of charge! How Fun is that!

End Addiction Bham Walk
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | City Walk BHAM, Birmingham, AL, United States
Together, we’ll walk to honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those in recovery, and offer hope to those still struggling. Every step we take helps raise awareness about the substance use crisis affecting our community. TOGETHER WE CAN help save lives and build a stronger, healthier future for Birmingham and the state of Alabama.
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Tragic City Rollers' Red Mountain Rampage Tournament
2025-04-05 11:00 - 20:00 | Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Join the Tragic City Rollers in celebrating our 20th anniversary at the first ever Red Mountain Rampage tournament! This will be a two day event featuring 4 teams from the region competing on Saturday, followed by an open scrimmage on Sunday morning.
SATURDAY 4/5 @ Boutwell Auditorium
11:00 AM Game 1:
Classic City Roller Derby vs Memphis Roller Derby
1:30 PM Game 2:
Nashville Roller Derby vs Tragic City Rollers
4:00 PM Game 3:
Consolation Game
6:30 PM Game 4:
Winners Game
Afterparty at Al’s on 7th!
SUNDAY 4/6 @ Skates 280
10:00 AM Open Scrimmage
Bolts (yellow) vs Hammers (purple)

Beginner Pickleball Clinic
2025-04-05 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | AL
Join us for the Pickleball 101 Clinic! Step onto the court and start your pickleball journey in our Beginner Clinic! This fun and interactive session includes an hour of skill-building drills and instruction, followed by a 30-minute practice session to apply what you’ve learned. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals, our supportive coaches will guide you every step of the way. Register below or contact us for more information.
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Sourdough Bread April Class 101
2025-04-05 15:00 - 17:00 | University Pickers – Huntsville, 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
Pleasant Hill Farms is pleased to announce that we are offering another Sourdough Bread 101 Class because of the overwhelming response!
Come Join us for a Sourdough experience, we will be providing everything needed while we show you how to make sourdough loaf bread and Rolls. My sourdough starter has been in my family for 5 generations and it’s something i cherish as loved ones that made it are no longer with us. Our Sourdough bread is very mild and only needs to be fed once a week which makes it very easy to work with on a busy schedule.
You will be leaving with the knowledge of basic Sourdough skills, a 1/2 loaf of bread, our family recipe along with your very own starter in a Mason Jar.
We hope to see you there!

Guided Canoe Trip: Centreville to Harrisburg – April 6
2025-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | AL
When: Sunday, April 6th, from 8 am to 5 pm
Caravan Meeting Location: Amped Fitness in the Colonnade
Boat Launch Meeting Location: Centreville Blueway Access
Day of event contact: Wil Rainer, Mobile: (901) 210-7850
Cost: $40 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Members, remember your discount code!
You will need: Brown bag lunch, at least 1 liter of water, sun protection, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty
We will provide: Boats (contact recreation@cahabariversociety.org to inquire about using your own boat), paddles, and life jackets.
Difficulty level: Medium to Hard: this 13.3 mile trip is considered medium to hard based on the distance of the trip. We will be making stops along the way, but in order to be back home at a reasonable hour, we will want to limit our breaks.
Registration: Email our Field Programs Director, Wil Rainer

Description
This 13.3 mile trip begins in the last shoals of the Valley and Ridge province of the Appalachian Mountains and travels through the Fall Line into the Coastal Plain province. In November of 2024, while paddling this stretch, we heard a heavy splash. We turned and saw four beavers flying out from their hiding place under a hanging root mat. As the bow of our boat touched the bank where the beavers had been hiding, another beaver flew out of the cubby not two feet from the bow of our boat. We will get on the water at the Centreville access and get off the water at the Harrisburg access. Harrisburg is an unimproved
What to Expect:
As we begin our trip along this segment, we will keep an eye out for the “V” shaped rock formation between the island and the left bank. This is likely an ancient weir built by the Native Americans to catch fish. This shoal lies at the “Fall Line,” which is the last place we will encounter the 250+ million year old hard rocks of Alabama’s uplands. Below this point, the river’s character changes dramatically. We will notice that the river takes on wide meanders, bending back and forth, and the rocky shoals above the Fall Line are now replaced by broad gravel bars and beaches. We are now in Alabama’s Coastal Plain region, and the rocks here are much younger (80-100 million years old) and softer than those above the Fall Line. Part of Alabama’s vast biodiversity is due to the wide variety of habitat types across the state. Just in the Cahaba River, we can generally divide the river into the Appalachian region above the Fall Line; the unique geological and hydrological conditions present as in the Fall Line; and the broad, sandy soils below the Fall Line. Some Cahaba critters prefer to live only above, some only below, and some occupy all three of these habitat types.
The Centreville access is wooden and metal steps leading down to a broad, flat bedrock. The Harrisburg access is an unimproved access with a steep hill. Cahaba River Society guides are available to help guests navigate any obstacles along the way.
Guided canoe trips are weather and water-dependent. If there are changes or cancellations, Wil Rainer will contact each guest and let you know the plan.
What to Bring

Water (plan to bring 2 liters for this longer trip)
Lunch & snacks
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Close-toed water shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not protective enough when walking through the shoals. This site shows some of the shoes our team might be wearing.
Photography equipment (don’t forget we will be on the water)

You are welcome to bring a cooler for your water and lunch, but alcohol is prohibited.
Registration:
Email our Field Programs Director, Wil Rainer (recreation@cahabariversociety.org) with the following information.

Trip name/date
Number of people, specify number of children and ages

Make your suggested donation HERE.

Circle the Globe Highlights Tour
2025-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | AL
With a collection of almost 30,000 works of art from around the globe, the BMA can serve as a passport to adventure. On this tour, you’ll see works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and more. It’s perfect for first-time visitors or someone curious about the BMA’s highlights.
This Saturday, join us on an exploration of the BMA’s global collection!
Meet in the Main Lobby on the First Floor at 1:00 pm.

Max 30 person capacity
This tour is FREE
Lasts approximately 1 hour
No need to book ahead, just drop in

Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour
2025-04-07 14:00 | Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
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Stavros Halkias is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Baltimore, Maryland and currently based in Queens, New York. His latest special “Fat Rascal” is out now on Netflix. His debut special, “Live at the Lodge Room” reached a million views in its first four days and currently sits at over 6.4 million views. Last year, he was named to Vulture’s 2023 list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and identified by GQ as “at the front of a new wave of comedians.” His podcast “Stavvy’s World” debuted at #3 on the iTunes comedy charts and garnered hundreds of thousands of subscribers in its first year. He’s a former co-host and founding member of the popular podcast “Cum Town,” which ran from 2016-2022 and he was recently featured in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi series “Command Z.” He’s set to lead his own feature in 2024, starring in the upcoming road-movie comedy “Let’s Start a Cult”, which he co-wrote. Halkias is also an accomplished model, walking in Kid Super’s Paris fashion week show in 2023 where he was described by Vogue as “the plus-est of plus size models”. His goal is to get just famous enough to buy his mother a nice home and then quit show business to open a surf and turf restaurant in East Baltimore.

Clipped Up Mondays
2025-04-07 17:00 - 20:00 | City Walk Skate Park, 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Join us at the Skate Park for Clipped Up Mondays! Cameras will be rolling – come get a clip!

My Morning Jacket “is” On Tour presented by Birmingham Mountain Radio
2025-04-08 14:30 | Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
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Doors open 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album and first full-length new collection in more than three years, is arrives via ATO Records on Friday, March 21. Produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), the album is heralded by the ravishing lead single, “Time Waited,” available everywhere now. An official music video, directed by famed photographer/filmmaker Danny Clinch and featuring new performance footage interspersed with archival photos from throughout the band’s history, is streaming now on YouTube.
For more than 25 years, My Morning Jacket have achieved an incredibly rare feat in the world of rock ‘n’ roll – upholding a long-established cultural legacy while sustaining all the curiosity and creative hunger of their very earliest days. In a monumental step for the Louisville, KY-bred five-piece – vocalist/guitarist Jim James, bassist Tom Blankenship, guitarist Carl Broemel, drummer Patrick Hallahan, keyboardist Bo Koster – is once again expands the limits of their sound and elevates their artistry to unprecedented heights. The result is perhaps the most masterfully realized work yet from a band fully committed to their belief in music as a conduit for revelation of all kinds.
“I like how the word “is” indicates a sense of presence in the now – there’s no logic or rationale behind this record; it just is,” says James. “All these songs came into existence out of an attempt to connect with something beyond the human experiment, which for me is the whole purpose of music – that connection with something larger than us, yet something we are all equally a part of.”
is – which arrives as My Morning Jacket celebrates the 20th anniversary of their 2005’s landmark Z, a lavishly acclaimed collection named by Rolling Stone among “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” – represents another milestone in the band’s ever-evolving body of work, as well as an opportunity to breathe new energy into their historically stunning and hard-driving live performances. James points to the “undeniable force of loving” as the most essential factor in the band’s longevity and unending enchantment with the process of musical creation.
Plan Your Visit to view the seating chart, see nearby restaurants and hotels.

Parking Info:
The Alabama Theatre is not responsible for parking and does not provide any free parking.
Parking meters are free after 6pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Please be aware of tow-away zones. Lots marked “permit parking only” are tow-away zones and they will tow your vehicle at your expense.

After School Skate
2025-04-08 17:00 - 20:00 | City Walk Skate Park, 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Group lesson with skatepark staff for all!

Magic City Futbol
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | AL
Join us at the blue block rec field for Magic City Futbol from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Day 9 - 30 Days of 30 Resources - Cahaba Riverchase Greenway
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-10 | Cahaba Riverchase Greenway Trailhead – 1930 Old Montgomery Hwy Hoover AL 35244
https://www.hooveralabama.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11033

Level Up Pickleball Camp
2025-04-09 09:00 - 2025-04-10 16:00 | AL
Join us at the pink pickleball courts for the Level Up Pickleball Camp!

101 Class
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | AL
Join us for the Pickleball 101 Class!
Pickleball 101 is a six-week course designed for true beginners, focusing on building a solid foundation in the game while also fostering friendships on and off the court. You’ll start with the rules, develop essential skills, and gain confidence through guided instruction and structured play. If you’re looking to learn pickleball and find a community of players to grow with, this course is perfect for those who want to improve in a supportive, social environment where learning is just as fun as playing!
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Robert Motherwell
2025-04-09 12:00 - 12:30 | AL
Drop by the BMA for a midday art fix! Join UAB student Mackenzie Meade for an in-depth discussion of Robert Motherwell’s Lyric Suite on view in the American galleries. As co-curator of the installation Drawing with Color, Mackenzie will discuss Motherwell’s practice of automatic drawing, or what he called “doodling.” She will also explore Motherwell’s many art world relationships and how these encounters helped shape the Lyric Suite.

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Free

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World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby
2025-04-09 14:00 | Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
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Lobby doors open at 6:00, auditorium doors open at 6:30. Show begins at 7:00.

Something Great is coming to Birmingham this Spring!

Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet!
Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s.

World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for the eyes. Get your tickets today and be among the first to experience this lavish new production!

*The Creative Team of The Great Gatsby: Renowned choreographer Ilya Zhivoy captures the passion of the central love story with a sensual, dynamic style. Celebrated LA-based film and TV composer Anna Drubich, whose work includes the music for the 2023 Oscar-winning Navalny documentary, makes her ballet debut with a rich, lively score that embraces the sounds of the Jazz Age. Theatrical costume designs by Sonya Vartanyan complete the production with sumptuousness and fling.

**About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.
To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 450,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.

Duration: 2 hours (including 20-minute intermission)

Audience: For ages 8 & over

https://worldballetcompany.com

Parking Info:
The Alabama Theatre is not responsible for parking.
Parking meters are free after 6pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Please be aware of tow-away zones. Lots marked “permit parking only” are tow-away zones and they will tow your vehicle at your expense.

YOU CAN'T HIDE: Comedy with Casey Skinner - April 9 at True Story Brewing
2025-04-09 20:00 - 21:30 | True Story Brewing Company, Birmingham, AL, United States
Join us to welcome Los Angeles-based comedian and storyteller CASEY SKINNER to Birmingham on April 9 as he shares his new one man show, YOU CAN’T HIDE.
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The Cecil Hotel exploded into the zeitgeist in 2013 when Elisa Lam was found in the water tower on the roof, sparking a flood of internet speculation about its deadly history—countless deaths, ghost stories, and serial killers, like the Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez.
Then came the Netflix documentaries, the American Horror Story season, the viral deep dives….
But long before the world obsessed over its horrors, before Elisa Lam’s disappearance, the Cecil’s darkness was a secret only locals knew.
An oblivious out-of-towner, Casey Skinner, checked in—only to uncover its past, present, and eerie future the hard way. You Can’t Hide is the hilarious – yet unsettling – true story of what happened next.
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Casey Skinner is an LA-based comedian known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling. He has performed at legendary venues like The Comedy Store and The Improv, bringing his unique perspective to audiences across the country. In addition to his stand-up career, Casey has appeared on BRAVO and E! and has worked behind the scenes as a producer on hit TV shows for Netflix, Discovery, and MAX. Whether on stage or behind the camera, he thrives in the art of crafting compelling, hilarious, and memorable stories.

Day 10 - 30 Days of 30 Resources - Hoover PD and Sensory Bags
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-11 | – Hoover AL 35216
https://www.hooveralabama.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11034

Spring Plant Sale: Members Only
2025-04-10 13:00 - 17:30 | AL
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Enjoy priority shopping at our popular Spring Plant Sale as a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
Members will enjoy first dibs on hundreds of plants, including natives, vegetables, perennials, herbs, tropicals, ferns, camellias, trees, and shrubs, many of which have been nurtured at the Gardens by the Friends’ dedicated volunteer growing groups.
The sale, which offers a wonderful opportunity to gain expert advice from seasoned gardeners—many of whom have trained under the Jefferson County Master Gardener program—will be open to the public Friday, April 11–Saturday, April 12. Proceeds support the Friends’ mission: to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Both Member Priority Shopping and the Public Sale will take place outdoors in the Gardens’ Formal Lawn and Hill Garden.
Bring a portable cart or wagon • Payment by check and credit card only

Become a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect, nurture, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support!

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Our 2025 Spring Plant Sale is happening between April 10–12! Explore our other available dates.

Public sale: Friday, April 11
Public sale: Saturday, April 12

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Moonlight Canoe Trip – April 10 (Pink Moon)
2025-04-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Highway 280 Cahaba Boat Launch, Cahaba River Road and Riverview Road, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
When: Thursday, April 10 from 6:00pm to no later than 10:00pm
Location: Highway 280 Canoe Launch
Day of event contact: Wil Rainer, Mobile: (901) 210-7850
Recommended Donation: $40 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Members, remember your discount code!
Availability: Space is limited. We will develop a waitlist once all spots on the trip are filled.
You will need: Water, snacks, headlamps are recommended.
We will provide: Boats (contact recreation@cahabariversociety.org to inquire about using your own boat), paddles, and life jackets.
Registration: Register here

Description
Experience the Cahaba River in a whole new light—moonlight. This guided canoe trip offers a peaceful and immersive journey through the Cahaba’s calm waters under the glow of the moon and stars. As we paddle upstream, we will move quietly and attentively, allowing us to observe the sights and sounds of the river at night. After about an hour, we will pause to reflect on our discoveries, share observations, and answer questions before making our way back downstream to the boat launch.
This flat-water, out-and-back trip is designed for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Since there is no current to assist or resist our paddling, we will set a comfortable pace, ensuring that no one feels rushed or fatigued early on. Participants will put in and take out at the same location, eliminating the need for a shuttle.
In total, we will spend approximately two hours on the water, with an additional hour for setup and breakdown, making the entire experience last around three hours. This is a rare opportunity to see the Cahaba River in a way few get to experience.

Registration
Access registration form HERE.
Make your suggested donation HERE.

BMX Night
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Skate Park, 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, 35203, United States
A night dedicated to our two-wheeled friends. Join us at the skate park for BMX night!

Magic City Performing Arts presents Swan Lake
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-13 | AL
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Friday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Doors to the lobby open 1 hour before showtime. Doors to the auditorium will open 30 minutes before showtime.
Magic City Performing Arts presents Swan Lake, a family-friendly version of the ballet that tells the story of a princess cursed to live as a swan by day and a human by night. The test of devotion ensues amidst a backdrop of iconic choreography and haunting music. Featuring 130 local dancers and guest principal artists Patricia Lucky and Andres Castillo (Alabama Ballet), this original version is presented by AD Stephanie Rangel in collaboration with Shawn Black and Roger VanFleteren.

Parking Info:

The Lyric Theatre is not responsible for parking and does not provide any free parking for concerts.
Parking meters are free after 6pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Please be aware of tow-away zones. Lots marked “permit parking only” are tow-away zones and they will tow your vehicle at your expense.
