Calendar for June 29-July 5

Shannon Heupel, Montgomery Advertiser
·11 min read

EVENTS

Fun nights with the Montgomery Biscuits

  • Thursday: 6:35 p.m. — Show up early, because free tank tops are being given away to first 1,000 fans age 15 and older. It's also Thirsty Thursday, with half off domestic drafts and cans.

  • Friday: 6:35 p.m. — In honor of Youth Sports Night, Lil' Crumbs members get free admission.

  • Saturday: 6:05 p.m. — It's Princess Night at Riverwalk Stadium. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress as their favorite princess or prince. You can take photos with the princesses that will be on the concourse during the game. Stay after the game for a MAX Fireworks show fit for a King or Queen.

  • Sunday: 3:33 p.m. — They've got Lil' Crumbs Beach Towels to give away for the first 500 fans age 14 and younger. Get there early — gates open at 2:30 p.m. You can have a pre-game catch on the field from 2:30-3 p.m. Bring your glove and ball. Bring your dog for Bark in the Park. After the game, kids can have a run around the bases. The line will start at the top of section 117 in the 9th inning.

  • Monday: 6:05 p.m. — In a rare Monday home game, the Biscuits will be honor Independence Day a day early, celebrating all things America. There's MAX Fireworks after the game.

  • Get tickets online at milb.com/montgomery.

Delman Circus continues at Eastdale Mall

The international Delman Circus is set up next to Belk at 100 W. Eastdale Mall, now through July 10. the show features clowns, aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, and cartoon characters from TV and film — including a "Frozen" adventure with snow, a transforming car, "Paw Patrol" characters and more. General admission tickets for adults and children can be purchased online for $10 each at circusdelman.com. That price is valid for the first 100 tickets of each show, and ends two hours before each performance. There are no performances on Wednesdays, and no performance on July 4.

Opening reception for summer exhibitions at MMFA

Join Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts on Friday 5-7 p.m. for a free opening reception celebrating its summer exhibitions: Alabama A to Z, the 45th Biennial Montgomery Art Guild Museum Exhibition, and Featured Artist Exhibition, Who Will Keep the Memories: Debra Eubanks Riffe. The evening will begin with an awards ceremony followed by a reception. The museum is at One Museum Drive in Blount Cultural Park.

Red White and Bacon at Harley-Davidson of Montgomery

Harley-Davidson of Montgomery, 655 N. Eastern Blvd., is hosting Red White and Bacon on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. It's an event with live music, food and more.

Rock, Paper, Art!

Are you ready for a night of music, art and fun? On Saturday at The Sanctuary, 432 S. Goldthwaite St., Montgomery, Rock Paper Art is where you can enjoy live performances from local bands, browse and buy original artworks from talented artists, and mingle with other creative souls. Whether you’re looking for some inspiration, entertainment or a new piece of art to decorate your home, you’ll find it at this event. Live performances by: Gambit. Drew Martin, The Paper Army Anson, Crown The Sinner, Dead Vibes Ensemble. Artists: Paint and Design by Sean, Amber Moody "MOODZ", Gloria Aitken, Walter Moore, The Crafted Dragon. Doors open at 6 p.m. $10 cover.

Lake Jordan HOBO Boat Parade

Boats will assemble at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, and the parade starts at 2 p.m. It'll last about an hour. The route starts at the State Dock (Camp Rotary), proceed up the Titus side, then loop around at the opening to Blackwell's and go back down the Holtville side, ending in front of the canal. If you'd like to participate, register at lakejordanhobo.org/boat-parade.html

R&B Blues Picnic Summer Series Finale

On Sunday, July 2, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Riverwalk Amphitheater, 355 Coosa St., Montgomery. Music, food, vendors, games and more. General admission $40. Get a pass to bring your cooler for $35 (no glass). eventbrite.com/e/rnb-blues-picnic-summer-series-finale-2023-tickets-632844333437

Prattville Lion's Club BBQ

Celebrate the 4th of July in Prattville's Pratt Park, 460 Doster Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They'll have BBQ, arts and crafts, vendors, performances and more. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 334-595-0800.

Cabaret at Alabama Shakespeare Festival

July 6-Aug. 6 on Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s Festival Stage. One of the most famous American musicals of all time — from the creators of Chicago — Cabaret takes us to 1929 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age as the Nazis are ascending to power. This groundbreaking musical focuses on the nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around American writer Clifford Bradshaw and the English cabaret performer Sally Bowles. Based on the writings of Christopher Isherwood and winner of Tony Awards and Oscars, Cabaret will offer our audiences a transformative theatrical experience unlike anything they’ve ever witnessed. Get tickets at asf.net or call 334-271-5353.

Grand opening weekend lineup at Montgomery Whitewater

The grand opening of Montgomery Whitewater is July 7-9.
The grand opening of Montgomery Whitewater is July 7-9.

The long-awaited grand opening of Montgomery Whitewater is happening on July 7-9 at the manmade river channel facility at 1100 Maxwell Blvd. While entry to Montgomery Whitewater is free, for this weekend they'll charge a $10 parking fee from 3:30 p.m. on July 7 until 6 p.m. on July 9. No outside food or drinks are allowed. See pricing for activities at montgomerywhitewater.com. Here's the lineup of activities:

Friday, July 7

Saturday, July 8

Sunday, July 9

MONTGOMERY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

For tickets call the box office at 334-481-5100 or visit mpaconline.org.

  • July 13 – Flatland Cavalry – 7 p.m. Tickets: $39, $34, $29, $24

  • July 16 – William Lee & The Goldens – 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $32, $27, $23

  • July 19 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $57, $52, $47, $42, $37

  • July 23 – Keb’ Mo’ – 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $62, $52, $42, $37, $32

  • July 26 – Bret Michaels – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $97, $87, $77, $57

  • Aug. 3 – Jo Sewell Memorial Award and Scholarship presents Tim Tebow – 8 p.m. Tickets: $150, $125, $75, $50, $35

  • Aug. 5 — Bored Teachers Comedy Tour — 7 p.m. Tickets: $52, $42, $37, $33

  • Aug. 18 — Black Jacket Symphony presents Queen’s “A Night at the Opera” with Marc Martel — 8 p.m. Tickets: $57, $52, $47, $42, $37

  • Aug. 24 — Rodney Carrington — 7 p.m. Tickets: $66.50, $56.50, $46.50

  • Sept. 1 – Southern Soul and Blues Lovers Festival – 8 p.m. Tickets: $75, $65, $59, $55, $49

  • Sept. 17 – Darrell Scott: 100 Years of Hank – 7 p.m. Tickets: $37, $32.50, $27.50, $22.50, $17.50

  • Sept. 29 — Karlous Miller — 8 p.m. Tickets: $76.50, $56.50, $36.50

  • Oct. 8 – The Band of Heathens – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37, $32.50, $27.50, $22.50

  • Oct. 13 — Disney Junior Live Costume Palooza — 6 p.m. Tickets: $71, $51, $35.50

  • Oct. 15 – Leanne Morgan – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Rescheduled from June 10) Tickets: $52.75, $42.75, $32.75

  • Oct. 18 — Wheel of Fortune Live! — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $52, $47, $37, $32, $27

  • Oct. 20 – Linda Ronstadt Experience with Tristan McIntosh – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35

  • Oct. 22 — Sister Hazel — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $36, $32, $26, $22, $17

  • Oct 26 — Buddy Guy — 7:30 p.m. $102, $97, $67, $52, $42

  • Nov. 2 — Shane Gillis — 7 p.m. Tickets: $45, $35

  • Nov. 20 — Blues Traveler with special guest Jono Manson — 8 p.m. Tickets: $67, $57, $47, $42

  • Feb. 20 — Mania The Abba Tribute — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $61.50, $41.50, $24.50

WIND CREEK WETUMPKA

windcreek.com/wetumpka/entertainment

  • July 1 — Gary Allan — 8 p.m. (SOLD OUT)

WIND CREEK ATMORE

windcreek.com/atmore/entertainment/live-entertainment

  • July 22 – Boyz II Men — 8 p.m. – SOLD OUT

  • Aug. 5 — Lee Brice — 8 p.m. - $30-$100

CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE

cloverdaleplayhouse.org, 334-262-1530

960 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery

  • July 13-23 — “A Little Princess” — by Frances Hodgson Burnett, adapted by Josh Vreeke. Family-friendly show about Sara Crewe is a reminder to have empathy and kindness to everyone. $20 for adults, $10 for students.

  • Oct. 12-22 — “The Laramie Project” — by Moises Kaufman and Tectonic Theater Project

  • Dec. 7-17 — “Civil War Christmas” — by Paula Vogel, music by Daryl Waters

MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAYERS

millbrooktheater.com, 334-782-7317

5720 Main St., Millbrook

  • July 13-29 — “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” — Adventures at Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. July 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., July 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15.

  • Oct. 5-15 — “She Loves Me” — Romantic comedy directed by Brady Walker. Oct. 5-7, 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.

  • Nov. 30-Dec. 10 — Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas” — by Pat Cook, directed by Michael Sneed. Nov. 3, Dec. 1, 2, 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.

PIKE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY

pikeroadtheatrecompany.org, 334-414-0193

Productions at Pike Road Intermediate School, 4710 Pike Road

  • July 13-30 — “Footloose The Musical” — Youth take on a small town’s ban on dancing, with powerhouse hits and dynamic new songs. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $20

  • Oct. 5-22 — “Jeckyll & Hyde The Musical” — An epic struggle between good and evil. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $20

  • Nov. 30-Dec. 17 — “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” — A classic Christmas tale with songs and dance. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $20

PRATTVILLE’S WAY OFF BROADWAY THEATRE

cc.prattvilleal.gov, 334-595-0850

203 W. 4th St., Prattville

  • July 10-14 and July 20 and 21 — Teen Tech Camp — 4-6 p.m. Includes running rehearsal and show for Kids Acting Camp. Performance on July 21.

  • July 17-21 — Kids Acting Camp — Ages 8-12, 4-6 p.m. Performance on July 21 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Sept. 21 — “Present Laughter” — by Noel Coward

WETUMPKA DEPOT

wetumpkadepot.com/home.html,  334-868-1440

300 S. Main St., Wetumpka

  • July 21 — Movie Night at the Depot – “Ratatouille” 1 p.m., $10 admission includes one popcorn.

  • July 21 — Movie Night at the Depot – “Viva Las Vegas” 7 p.m., $10 admission includes one popcorn.

  • July 27-Aug. 12 — “4 Weddings and an Elvis” — By Nancy Frick. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15.

  • Sept. 21-Oct. 1 — “Doubt: A Parable” — by John Patrick Stanley, directed by Tony Davison. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 2 p.m. Tickets $15.

CAPRI THEATRE

Get tickets at capritheatre.org or call 334-262-4858. The Capri is at 1045 E. Fairview Ave, Montgomery. It’s the longest continually operated movie theatre in Alabama. Become a member of the Capri Community Film Society and receive ticket discounts, plus admission benefits at art house theaters across the country.

  • June 28-29: “Secret Life of Pets” — 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All seats $2

  • June 29: “School of Rock” – 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for ages 12 and under.

  • July 6: “Jaws” – 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for ages 12 and under.

  • July 12-13: “Trolls World Tour” — 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All seats $2

  • July 13: “The Mummy” – 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for ages 12 and under.

  • July 19-20: “Shrek 2” — 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All seats $2

  • July 20: “Aliens” – 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for ages 12 and under.

  • July 26-27: “Croods: A New Age” — 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All seats $2

  • July 27: “The Howling” – 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for ages 12 and under.

  • Aug. 10: “Grease” sing-a-long – 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for ages 12 and under.

  • Sept. 21: "The Big Lebowski" — 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.

This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Calendar for June 29-July 5