February Events in the Tennessee Valley
It’s February, and that means valentines, king cakes, and more are here! Check out our list to see what’s going on this month in the Tennessee Valley!
Galentine’s Day
February 8 | 6 pm – 10 pm
The Blind Tiger in Huntsville
Get ready to unleash your inner sass and shop ‘til you drop at the most fabulous event in town Galentine’s Pop-Up 🛍️🌟 Grab your bestie, unleash your shopping spirits, and join us for a night of pure indulgence on February 8, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Blind Tiger, Huntsville. This ain’t your average shopping spree; it’s a sassy celebration of women supporting women on Galentine’s Day! 💁♀️ Enjoy a curated collection of unique, one-of-a-kind treasures from badass women-owned businesses. With delectable treats, freebies, and a few surprises up our sleeves, this is an event you won’t want to miss. So, what are you waiting for? Snag your tickets now, and let the retail therapy and girl power vibes flow!
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Mardi Gras 5K
February 3 | 8:30 am
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Mardi Gras at MidCity
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler! Let The Good Times Roll, North Alabama! Mark Your Calendars For Mardi Gras At MidCity 2024! Mardi Gras At MidCity Is A Popup Party Experience You And The Whole Family Do Not Want To Miss!!! Located At The Camp, Guests Can Look Forward To:
– Authentic New Orleans Cuisine Straight From The French Quarter
– Tasty Mardi Gras Beverages
– Jazzy, Brassy, Soulful Live Mardi Gras Music
– Real, Over The Top Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras Decor
– Beads Beads Beads
– Manny Randazzo’s King Cakes
– Beignets
– Coffee Specials
– Fun Mardi Gras Themed Events:
Krewe Lala 6pm Calhoun Community College Show Band And The Matt Leder Quartet 7pm
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The Dog Ball
The Dog Ball is an annual fun, fancy dress dinner and activities-filled fundraiser held on behalf of the Greater Huntsville Humane Society — a no-kill shelter dedicated to the humane care and treatment of animals.
Guests whole-heartedly agree, the most beloved part of the Ball is being able to greet and pet about 50 local dogs while spending an enjoyable evening with like-minded animal lovers.
The puptail hour and Very Important Dog (or as we call them, VIDs), greet & pet begins at 5:45 pm — the event lasts until about 9:30 pm.
There are lots of ways you can become a proactive supporter of The Dog Ball:
- Attending the event
- Presenting your dog as a VID
- Becoming an event sponsor
- Donating money or a service, a gift item or certificate for auction — donations and tickets are tax deductible — your donated item will be seen by over 900 influential guests and by many, many more fans across our online presence
- Purchasing silent or live auction items
- Volunteering to help The Dog Ball Committee as a committee member or as pitch-hit help on the day of the event
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The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
February 1 – 4 | Times vary
A theatre group has been gathered for a wealthy backer’s audition, but the real task is to unmask the “Stage Door Slasher,” who killed three chorus girls. Despite blizzards and blackouts, a bumbling police inspector, a half-crazed German maid, swiveling bookcases, and the plot twisting in hilarious directions, they must unmask the “Slasher” before anyone else is murdered.
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc.
Recommended for teens and up
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Thursday February 1, 7:30 pm
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Friday February 2, 7:30 pm
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Saturday February 3, 7:30 pm
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Sunday February 4, 2:00 pm
To purchase tickets, click here or go to theatrehsv.org.
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Scottsboro Boys Traveling Exhibit
February 2 – 29
This February, the museum brings its travel exhibition to Huntsville-Madison County Library Downtown Branch. The exhibit tells the complex story of the arrests, trials, and the case’s global impact. It also discusses Huntsville’s connections to the case, including the lives of Ruby Bates and Victoria Price, the two Huntsville mill workers who claimed they were attacked by the nine African Americans. A special section on Clarence Watts, the local attorney who defended the Scottsboro Boys during the latter part of the trials, is displayed as well.
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Books & Brews
February 7 | 7 pm – 9 pm
Straight to Ale Brewing
The Snail on the Wall and Straight To Ale Brewing are bringing back the Book Fair for Grownups just in time for Valentines! Grab your sweetie and join us on Campus Wednesday, February 7 from 6-9 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Or, if you like to beat the crowds, there are Early Access tickets available for $12, and come shop 5-6 pm (limited to 75 people).
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The Color Purple
February 22 -25 | Times vary
Lee High School Mainstage Theatre
The Color Purple, with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, is a stirring family chronicle following the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life.
Recommended for older teens and up, as the show contains adult themes.
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Backstage Black Arts Pop-Up
February 24 | 6 pm – 9 pm
The Orion Amphitheatre
Join us Saturday, February 24 from 6 PM – 9PM as we transform our backstage spaces into a pop-up gallery experience showcasing talented Black artists in the Huntsville community.
Immerse yourself in original artworks exploring themes of identity, community, societal expectations, and empowerment. Browse powerful pieces and meet the local artists behind the work:
Raven Armstead: Multi-media Canvas Art
Tiffany Tuck: Canvas Art
Chantell Box: Multi-technique Canvas Art
Allisa Hutchinson: Canvas Art & Storytelling
Elaine Nelson: Canvas Art
This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
