🌟 A Birmingham Favorite Opens in Huntsville

A Birmingham favorite opens in Huntsville, a new place to grab breakfast, and a look ahead at the weekend!

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Andrew Smith
December 16, 2025

Happy Tuesday!

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Let’s get to it!

🚀 Taking Flight

🌟 Brick & Tin Open in Huntsville

A longtime Birmingham favorite has officially landed in the Rocket City, giving you a fresh new reason to head downtown for lunch, dinner, or something sweet to go.

Brick & Tin is now open, with a menu that really has something for everyone. You can expect plenty of Gluten-free and vegan options alongside hearty favorites like paninis, soups, salads, and seasonal specials, plus a full case of grab-and-go baked goods perfect for taking home.

What really sets Brick & Tin apart is that its ingredients are sourced as close to home as possible and meats are humanely raised without added hormones or chemicals.

Brick & Tin is located in the old Lewter Hardware Building at 222 Washington St NE Suite 100. You can see the menu here.

🥐 The Local Rolls Out Breakfast for the First Time

The Local, a newly opened sandwich shop in Downtown Huntsville, is now serving an authentic New York breakfast!

The new menu features croissants, burritos, English muffins, bagels, pastries and more! They even serve an authentic rainbow bagel from NYC! You can see plenty of pictures and the new breakfast menu here.

Breakfast is served from 8 to 10:30 every morning, with lunch following right after, making it easy for you to stop in for a bite anytime that fits your schedule.

🧼 Huntsville Business Takes on the Big Apple

A little piece of Huntsville is shining bright in New York City! A beloved local bath and body brand, has landed a coveted pop-up spot at one of NYC’s busiest holiday markets.

Mojana Soaps is repping the Rocket City at this year’s Greeley Square Holiday Market, where their handmade, vegan soaps, body butters, scrubs and candles are now being discovered by shoppers from around the world.

Set up near the iconic double-decker carousel at Herald Square, the pop-up puts North Alabama’s creativity front and center in one of the most competitive retail environments imaginable. Mojana Soaps will be in The Big Apple through early January, sharing the story, style and scent of the Rocket City with every customer who stops by.

TOGETHER WITH THE ORION AMPHITHEATER

🎶 37th Annual Huntsville Classic

Our friends at The Orion just announced that Rob Thomas will be headlining the 37th Annual Huntsville Classic on Saturday, May 9, alongside opener Junctional Rhythm.

The annual event benefits Huntsville Hospital Foundation and continues one of Huntsville’s longest-running live music traditions!

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 19 at 10 AM CST, and you can get an exclusive presale code by joining The Orion’s newsletter! (If you don’t get the popup, just scroll to the bottom to sign up!)

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👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

🌽 Shucked: The Musical

December 16–21 | VBC | $50+ | More Info

Fresh off Broadway, this Tony Award–winning musical comedy is full of big laughs, catchy songs, and a corn-fed sense of humor!

🎅 12 Nights of Santa

December 16–23 | Starting at 3 PM | EarlyWorks Children’s Museum | $15 | More Info

Bring the whole family for an evening of gingerbread decorating, snow play, ornament making, and a personal visit with Santa!

✨ Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show

December 18–22 | U.S. Space & Rocket Center | $19 | More Info

Explore the wonder of the season through science and history as this immersive planetarium show examines the celestial mystery behind the Star of Bethlehem!

❄️ Big Spring Jingle

December 19 | 4–8pm | Big Spring Park | Free | More Info

Bundle up and head downtown for an evening of holiday magic featuring festive lights, a DJ dance party, giveaways, food trucks, and a special visit from Santa himself!

🏒 Peanuts Night with the Huntsville Havoc

December 19 | 7 PM | VBC | $20+ | More Info

Celebrate the holidays with a dose of nostalgia as the Huntsville Havoc take on the Evansville Thunderbolts during a Peanuts-themed game night!

🎨 Winter Solstice Artist Market

December 20 | 11 AM - 4 PM | Lowe Mill | Free | More Info

Shop your last-minute holiday gifts while supporting North Alabama artists and makers. Stroll the outdoor market, then head inside Lowe Mill to explore studios and galleries.

🏀 Rocket City Classic

December 21 | 1 PM | VBC | $50+ | More Info

Catch the Crimson Tide back in Huntsville as Alabama faces Kennesaw State in this exciting regular-season college basketball matchup!

TOGETHER WITH THE ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS

🎄 A New Christmas Lights Experience

Christmas is just around the corner and the Trash Pandas are inviting you to step onto the field and straight into the holiday magic!

Toyota Field is moving its its massive Christmas lights experience fully inside the ballpark for the first time. Christmas isn’t here yet and there’s still time to catch themed nights with Buddy the Elf, superhero, Bluey and Bingo, Paw Patrol, and more!

Oh, and kids 12 and under get in for free!

🎵 Live Music Lowdown

Thank you to our friends at Stovehouse for making this section possible! Click here to see all of their upcoming events!

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📆 Explore the Rocket City

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Wednesday, December 17

  • Sanders Family Christmas Play at Burritt on the Mountain: Hilarious holiday musical filled with carols, stories, and down-home cheer!

  • Blind Date with a Book at Piper and Leaf Tea Co.: Bring a used book to swap and enjoy tea, crafts, and community!

  • Sleigh Girls Sleigh at Nitro Tales: A cozy, spirited girl’s night out packed with drinks, music, and holiday cheer!

  • Christmas Movie Trivia at P.F. Chang's Bridge Street: Test holiday film knowledge with prizes!

  • Cowboy Bebop Trivia Night at Kamado Ramen: Test your anime knowledge and compete for fun prizes!

  • Premium Wine Tasting at Charlie Foster’s Espresso + Wine Bar: Sample festive wines, sparkling bubbles, and charcuterie boards!

  • Moore Life at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: Laugh with Jordan Moore and hear the story of his miraculous recovery!

Thursday, December 18

Friday, December 19

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