Happy Friday!

I hope everyone has had a great week!

July is just around the corner, and I’m in the process of putting together a big list of things to do in July. I’ll be sending that out to our Premium Explorers next week.

If you’d like to plan ahead and have a month’s worth of activities in one place, you can get the list by becoming a Premium Explorer.

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

Huntsville is celebrating 65 years of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center with a free event on Saturday, July 19, from noon to 5 PM at The Orion Amphitheater.

Expect hands-on STEM activities, space exhibits, live music, food vendors, and meet-and-greets with astronauts from a recent ISS mission. It's a rare opportunity to see NASA experts in action and explore the groundbreaking work being done right here in Huntsville.

Whether you're a space lover or just looking for family fun, this celebration is looking to be out of this world!

Looking for the perfect backdrop to your night out? Enjoy live music at Char Restaurant!

Relax in the lounge with live piano performances every evening—now playing from 5:30–8:30 PM nightly.

And don’t miss the live jazz trio during Sunday brunch, setting the tone from 11 AM–2 PM with smooth sounds and great vibes.

Whether you’re stopping in for drinks, dinner, or a weekend brunch, it’s the perfect way to elevate your experience. Stop in soon and catch a performance!

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City officials have unveiled final plans for the transformation of the Eastern side of Big Spring Park, which will include an expansion into the former City Hall site, adding roughly 2.5 acres of new public space.

The design features terraced plazas, a pavilion, public art, and a new playground. Crews will even install a new water feature to help drown out city noise.

No word on when construction will officially start, but it’s expected to be finished by the end of next year. Here are some renderings of what the park will look like when it’s finished

A favorite local pizza joint has set up shop in South Huntsville (Logan Drive), but with a new twist.

Alongside their classic Italian offerings, the new spot introduces Rella Gyro, a Greek food concept now sharing the menu. That means you can grab a slice and a gyro in one stop.

Mozza fans will still find all their favorite staples, but now you’ve got more choices than ever. Whether you're craving marinara or tzatziki, it’s all under one roof!

This July, city leaders want you to get outside and join the fun for Parks & Recreation Month.

The City is celebrating with a series of free, family-friendly events designed to help you connect with your community, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the power of play.

Here’s what’s happening:

More details about each event can be found here.

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All FREE music shows will be listed in the Live Music Lowdown section. Ticketed concerts will still be in the event calendar.

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