🍎 New Local Food Hub

Happy Tuesday!

Thanks to everyone who filled out the Adventure Card form! We had more requests than we had cards, so I’m sorry if you didn’t get one!

If people like them, we will do another one :)

Also, if you’d like to have a chance at winning 4 tickets to the Water Lantern Festival this weekend, be sure to become a Premium Explorer. I’ll be contacting the winner tomorrow!

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

🍺 Orion Bar Crawl

June 20 | 5 PM | The Orion Amphitheater | $58 | More Info

Sip on top-shelf spirits on this guided tour of everything The Orion has to offer. Remember, don’t leave early, or else you’ll miss the after-party.

⚽ Huntsville City FC Home Game

June 20 | 7 PM | Joe Davis Stadium | $15+ | More Info

Grab your tickets for this weekend’s faceoff against Crown Legacy FC at Wicks Family Field. The ball drops at 7 pm sharp Friday night!

☀️ Summer Solstice Concert

June 20 | 7 PM | Huntsville Botanical Garden | $20+ | More Info

Celebrate the start of Summer surrounded by nature, good company, and even a live orchestra. Oh, and Garden members get in at a discount!

⚾ Trash Pandas Home Games

June 20-22 | 6:30 PM | Toyota Field | $10+ | More Info

It’s called America’s Pastime for a reason… find out why this weekend at Toyota Field. The Trash Pandas are taking on the Chattanooga Lookouts Friday (Superhero Night), Saturday (Trash Cancer Night), and Sunday (First Responder Night)!

🏮 Water Lantern Festival

June 21 | 5:30 PM | Big Spring Park | $30+ | More Info

Light up the night at Big Spring Park. Design your own lantern and launch it into the spring along with thousands of others!

🎵 Concert at Three Caves

June 21 | 6 PM | Monte Sano Nature Preserve | $35+ | More Info

Catch a concert this weekend at a one-of-a-kind venue. Red Flags will take the stage surrounded by breathtaking caves this Saturday.

⚜️ Madison County Renaissance Fair

June 22 | 12 PM | Hampton Cove Wedding Venue | $7 | More Info

Take a trip back in time with a full day of medieval magic. Bring the whole family for some fantasy fun. Remember, a Renaissance fair is always better when you’re in costume!

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY THE ORION

🍹 Sip Your Way Through The Orion

Get ready for a flavor-packed adventure at the first-ever Orion Bar Crawl on Friday, June 20 from 5 to 7 PM.

This guided tasting tour will take you through all eight of The Orion’s signature bars with a 4 oz. specialty drink at each stop. From tropical cocktails at Teal Monkey to rare whiskey pours at Murphy’s Law, every bar brings its own flavor and flair.

The evening wraps up with an afterparty at Sky Bar featuring rooftop views, live music, passed appetizers, and a cash bar.

Tickets are limited and selling fast. Grab yours before they're gone!

Want to get your business in front of 14,000 locals? Let’s chat!

🚀 Taking Flight

🍎 Huntsville’s New Food & Farm Hub

The Huntsville Food & Farm Hub is the newest way to order fresh, local goods straight from North Alabama Farmers.

Starting on June 20, you’ll be able to place orders online (Friday-Sunday) and pick them up in person at The Lumberyard every Tuesday. There will also be a drive-through and delivery option.

The launch event will be at The Lumberyard on June 24 from 4-7 PM. Come pick up your first order, meet local growers, and enjoy food from Odette and Homecoming Café, plus drinks and live music.

It’s a great way to connect with the people growing your food and learn how you can be part of Huntsville’s growing local food movement.

If you’d like to be notified when the online store opens, you can join the waitlist here.

💧 Break a Sweat at the Sweat Shack

A new kind of wellness experience is heating up in Madison—literally. The Sweat Shack, a boutique wellness studio rooted in authentic Finnish sauna tradition and modern cold immersion, is opening soon.

Originally founded in California, the self-care destination is bringing its unique blend of hot and cold treatments to North Alabama.

You can expect all kinds of treatments, including aromatherapy, chromotherapy (color light therapy), and guided cold plunges led by trained wellness experts. Still no word on an exact opening date, but we will keep you posted!

🛩️ Alabama Aviation Tag Takes Flight

A new specialty license plate celebrating Alabama’s aviation legacy is in the works, and it’s all the brainchild of a local airport director.

The “Alabama is Aviation” tag is designed to support scholarships and programs for Alabama’s next generation of pilots and aviation workers. The idea came from the top leadership at Pryor Field Airport in Limestone County.

All proceeds from the plate will help fund scholarships across the state. But it won’t work without your help. The state needs 1,000 people to pre-commit to getting the plate before they can greenlight it.

You can do that through the state’s MyDMV System, and it will cost $50.

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY HALEY’S FURNISHINGS CO.

🚨 Spring Into Summer Sale

Looking to refresh your space? Haley’s Furnishings Co. is running a major sale all month long.

Through the end of June, enjoy 20% off all in-stock items and 15% off custom orders. Whether you're redecorating a room or finally investing in that perfect piece, now’s the time to save on high-quality furniture.

From cozy sectionals to elegant dining sets and handcrafted bedroom pieces, Haley’s offers a wide selection of styles made to last.

Stop by the showroom in Huntsville (2808 Bob Wallace Ave SW) or browse online to take advantage of the June sale before it’s gone.

📽️ Reel of the Week

We stopped by the Ping It Up Club at Campus 805! Check out our visit:

🎵 Live Music Lowdown

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

Thank you to Tangled String Studios for sponsoring this section!

🗓️ Explore The Rocket City

Wednesday, June 18

• Teen Craft: Socktopus at South Huntsville Public Library: Make a no-sew sock octopus plush at this free teen craft event.

• Trash Pandas Home Games at Toyota Field: Cheer on the Trash Pandas in a doubleheader and take advantage of $1 hot dogs!

• Palettes & Pours w/ Kendra at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: Sip and paint your way to a masterpiece with guided instruction and your first drink.

• Cocktails at the View at Burritt on the Mountain: Watch the sun set over Huntsville as you enjoy a drink with friends.

• Kids in the Kitchen at Southeast Family YMCA: Kids build kitchen confidence while learning cooking skills, nutrition basics, and hands-on food prep.

• Trap Democracy Festival at The Orion Amphitheater: Experience live music, food, art, and activism while mobilizing for change and civic power.

• Action Movie Trivia at P.F. Chang's Bridge Street: Test your action movie knowledge, sip wine, and compete for blockbuster-themed trivia prizes.

• Beer Dinner at Rocket City Tavern: Savor five chef-crafted courses perfectly paired with bold local brews in a curated dinner.

• Acoustic Blues in the Round at Lowe Mill Studio 1038: Microwave Dave and Jess Goggans team up for a soulful, acoustic night of blues.

• Modern Country Swing Dance Night at The Electric Belle: Learn smooth, upbeat partner moves set to country hits in this beginner-friendly swing class.

Thursday, June 19

• Juneteenth Hip Hop Live at The Camp: Celebrate Juneteenth with live hip hop, spoken word, $5 drinks & nonstop vibes.

• Trash Pandas Home Game at Toyota Field: Trash Pandas vs Lookouts with throwback jerseys, $3 beers, live music, and more.

• Global Rhythm and Blooms at the Botanical Gardens: Experience the rich beauty of cultures from around the globe.

• Latin Dance Night at The Electric Belle: Start with a free lesson, then dance nonstop to fiery Latin beats all night.

• Meet an Astronaut at the Space and Rocket Center: Meet astronaut Ken Cameron and hear his incredible stories from space!

• A History of Art in the U.S. at Lowe Mill: Explore America’s story through painting, poetry, and architecture.

• Book Launch at Snail on the Wall: Hear from Alabama author Elise Burke Brown, who will talk about her new southern mystery set in New Orleans.

• Juneteenth: Lift Every Voice and Sing at St. John AME Church: Celebrate Juneteenth with powerful songs, stories, and music by Black composers and cultural icons.

• Taylor Swift Music Bingo at The Causal Pint: Match hit songs to your card, sing along, and win prizes in Swiftie bingo.

• Vince Gill at VBC: Don’t miss the country legend perform live.

Friday, June 20

• Berry Bash Tea Party at Piper and Leaf Tea Co.: Savor berry-themed treats, sip premium teas, and enjoy a charming, summer-inspired afternoon escape.

• Orion Bar Crawl & Afterparty at The Orion: Sip your way through 8 signature bars, then party under the stars at Sky Bar.

• Food Truck Rally at Big Spring Park: Come grab a bite from some of Huntsville’s best food trucks.

• Bad Movie Night! at The Speakeasy at Straight to Ale: Cheesy flicks, craft beer, and zero shame—come laugh through every glorious disaster.

• Trash Panda Home Game at Toyota Field: Trash Pandas vs Lookouts, Superhero night, postgame fireworks, and heroic hometown fun.

• Huntsville City FC Home Game at Wick’s Family Field: Come cheer on the boys as they take on Crown Legacy FC.

• Cocktails and Cosmos at the Space and Rocket Center Planetarium: Blast off on a journey through the eyes of space telescopes that are redefining how we see the universe.

• Emerald Evening at Stovehouse: Celebrate with live music, cocktails, games, and dancing while supporting vital disability support services.

• Trey Kennedy at Levity Live: Viral comedy, sharp wit, relatable laughs, and a night of nonstop fun and humor.

• 90’s Country Party at Whiskey Bottom Saloon: Throw it back with 90s country hits, drink specials, and a star look-alike contest.

• Cosmic Summer Solstice at 106 Jefferson: Celebrate the longest day of the year with a rooftop party that’s out of this world.

• Rocket City Revue at Tangled String: A night of incredible original music, featuring singer-songwriters from the Tennessee Valley.

🎲 Headline Hunt

If you like Wordle, see if you can guess this six-letter Huntsville-themed word!

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I’ll be back in your inbox on Friday!