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Herb Day & Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Grace Presbyterian Church, 5 Bell Rd, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36117, United States
Come stroll thru the pecan trees and feast your eyes on the many handcrafted items from vendors all over. We will celebrate Earth Day and all the wonderful herbs for both medicinal and culinary excitement. There will music, food and fun for all. Family friendly events. Dogs on leashes are welcome but please be mindful of their manners.

Earth Day Celebration
Herb of the Year: Chamomile
Saturday, April 26th 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Plant & Craft Vendors
Medicinal Herbs
Expert Gardeners
Growing Tips
Culinary Presentation by Carolyn Strickland
Admission Free
On the grounds of Grace Presbyterian Church
5 Bell Road & Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL
website: www.AlabamaHerbSociety.org
email: info@alabamaherbsociety.org
Facebook: @Alabama Herb Society

The Grove MGM 5K Fun Run/Walk and Open House
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:30 | The Grove MGM, 559 S Hull St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Join us to welcome The Grove MGM to the Montgomery community! The Grove supports young women transitioning out of Foster Care in Alabama.
They provide dignified, affordable housing and support to bridge the gap between the foster care system and independence. Your participation and/or donation contributes to the final phase of renovation of the building and goes towards sponsoring the future young women who will call The Grove their home. You can visit thegrovemgm.org for more information.

On Saturday, 26 April 2025 we will have a fun run/walk starting and ending at The Grove MGM at 559 S Hull. The 5K will begin at 8AM, but please arrive by 730AM to get pumped up for the fun!! The run/walk will take runners and walkers through the historic streets of downtown Montgomery. Along the course, you will see the Alabama State Capitol building, the Rosa Parks Bus Stop and Court Square Fountain, the Rosa Parks Museum and the Davis Theater, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and The Mothers of Gynecology Park.

After completing the 5K, stay and fellowship with other members of your community in the Grove’s lovely outdoor gathering area, and take a tour of the newly renovated, beautifully-designed future home of young women who have aged out of the foster care program in our community.
We will have coffee, snacks, and a food truck. Bring the family for this meaningful day of restoration.
All participants can take home with them a special token of appreciation saying “I ran for the Grove”!

The first 3 finishers of the following categories will receive special recognition:
Children aged 0-14 Male and Female
Adults aged 15-99 Male and Female

Hilltop Bingo
2025-04-24 19:00 | Hilltop Public House, 3 North Goldthwaite Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Monthly Bingo at Hilltop Public House
Benefiting: COLORS United “Festival of Lights” Prom
Bingo cards are only $5 each, and we have an opportunity raise a lot of money for a great cause and win fabulous prizes.

Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History talk by Tara Roberts
2025-04-24 17:30 | The NewSouth Bookstore, 105 S. Court Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Join us for a great program featuring Tara Roberts, author of the newly released Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging. Roberts will be in conversation with journalist and Black Joy founder Jonece Starr Dunigan. For fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Jesmyn Ward’s Men We Reaped, this searing memoir by a National Geographic explorer recounts one woman’s epic journey to trace the global slave trade across the Atlantic Ocean—and find her place in the world. Written in the Waters is revelatory and deeply moving. Critics call Roberts a pioneer and inspiration. Roberts joins us at The NewSouth Bookstore on Thursday, April 24 at 5:30pm.

AARP Community Conversations: Sip & Socialize
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Vintage Cafe, 416 Cloverdale Road, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36106, United States
Join us for FREE coffee with AARP!

Join Us for a Free Coffee and Community Conversation!
Looking for a fun way to connect with your community and learn more by discussing topics that empower you to choose how you live as you age? Join AARP for a free coffee and community conversation where we will explore various subjects that matter to you. Whether you’re an AARP member or not, everyone is welcome! Meet and mingle with AARP volunteers, staff, and fellow community members over a cup of free coffee. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage, learn, and enjoy some delicious coffee while making meaningful connections. We hope you will join us!

Behind The Scenes With "We Shall Someday,"
2025-04-22 17:30 | The NewSouth Bookstore, 105 S. Court Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
We are thrilled to host a program tied to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival production titled We Shall Someday, opening on Thursday, April 24. The work is a bold new jazz-infused musical that traces three generations of a Southern Black family as it encounters and confronts acts of racial injustice. Amazing storytelling and voices like you’ve never heard before make the play a powerful experience. Join us for a bookstore program featuring playwright /creator Harrison David Rivers (book and lyrics and Danyel Fulton, one of the cast members. Fulton will perform several segments from We Shall Someday. Rivers will speak about his influences and the genesis of the project. Come meet the team and be inspired. At The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30pm.

Compost with us!
2025-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Tuskegee Urban Agriculture Innovation, 595 Grady Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108, United States
Make the Earth earthier for Earth Day AND create garden gold out of food scraps.
Food scraps are not garbage! Learn how to transform your apple cores, coffee grounds, and banana peels into compost.
In this workshop you will learn:
how to compost in your own backyardwhat you should put into your backyard compost and what to leave outhow composting works (meet the compost critters!)You will also have a hands-on opportunity to build an aerated compost pile.
Bring your composting questions.
The workshop is at the Tuskegee Urban Agriculture Innovation Center, 595 Grady Street.
Free. Please register so we know how many people to expect. Donations are welcome.
Thank you Tuskegee Urban Agriculture Innovation Center for making this workshop possible.
Thank you American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program for supporting garden-based education

“Voice Your Views.” Post Card Writing Event
2025-04-19 04:30 - 18:00 | The NewSouth Bookstore, 105 S. Court Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Our friend, the marvelous, multitalented educator and activist Lee Farrow, has inspired us to host a postcard-writing event, which she’s titling “Voice Your Views.” Join Farrow and our staff and a gathering of furious folks at The NewSouth Bookstore to make our voices heard. We’ll compose messages to local and national politicians — we’ll provide a list — about current issues and events that concern you. It’ll feel great to take action, especially in the company of like-minded people. We’re meeting for an hour and a half, starting at 4:30pm on Wednesday, April 30. Mark your calendars to drop by

Spark Sessions: Creativity in the Age of A.I. with Maria D’Amato
2025-04-17 17:30 - 18:30 | AL
Ignite your creativity at our NEW program series, Spark Sessions! 🌟 This spring, join AAF Montgomery for a series of dynamic discussions and expert-led talks designed to fuel your imagination and elevate your career. From nonprofit marketing and social media tips to work-life balance and animation, we’ll cover everything you need to stay inspired and informed in today’s fast-paced industry.
Whether you want to purchase the whole package (at a discount) or just this event, it’s all up to you!

Curious, relentless and smart, GSD&M’s executive creative director, Maria D’Amato, has made a career out of turning knowledge into ideas that make a difference. With a simple philosophy—to be ahead of what’s happening in technology and design—Maria has made a name for herself as a brilliant creative mind and smart technologist since rejoining GSD&M in 2015 from R/GA Austin, where she was the head of visual design. Maria played an integral role in establishing the experience design discipline and has since been a formative partner to Southwest Airlines, Stanley, Corona, the United States Air Force and Space Force and more. She is lauded for her ability to lead by example, seizing opportunities to help teams concept, plan, and execute ideas that build First & Only brands. She was recently named to Adweek’s prestigious Creative 100 list, celebrating top innovators, agency leaders, creatives in marketing, media and culture.

YMCA Strides for Kids 5k Dash
2025-04-13 08:30 - 21:30 | Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex, 300 Brown Springs Road, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36117, United States
5K Run to be held at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex. All 5K participants will receive a dri-fit shirt to celebrate our 11th Anniversary all finishers will receive special finishers medal. Walk-in/Late registrations are welcome (but not guaranteed a shirt on race day). There will also be a 1 Mile Fun Run (no t-shirts provided with the Fun Run). Event will be held rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the Annual Support Campaign. Late registration begins 04/01/24 with a price increase to $35.00.

Drawn to the Library
2025-04-09 14:30 - 17:00 | Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library, 2037 Madison Ave, 245 High Street, AL, 36104, United States
Drawn to the Library

Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library YA Department presents

To celebrate National Library week, Join us
for a figure drawing class in partnership
with the Montgomery Museum of fine arts

Wednesday,
April 9, 2025
at 2:30 pm

registration required by phone or in person
334-625-4983

The Power of Community: A Southern Story
2025-04-01 - 2025-06-01 | gallery @ one court, 1 Court Square, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, United States
The Power of Community: A Southern Story is a compelling art exhibition that delves into the deep-rooted traditions, resilience, and cultural richness of Southern communities. Showcasing a diverse collection of works—including paintings, photography, and multimedia.
The exhibition highlights the unique narratives, shared histories, and collective spirit that define the South. Through themes of heritage, storytelling, activism, and togetherness, The Power of Community exhibit celebrates the strength found in unity and the enduring influence of Southern culture on art, resistance, and social change.

The Power of Community - South & Appalachian Creative Placemaking Conference
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-03 | Kress on Dexter, 39 Dexter Ave Suite 304, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
South & Appalachian Creative Placemaking Conference Montgomery 2025, will be focused on cities with populations under 200,000, rural areas and Appalachian communities who are incorporating arts and culture into placemaking, placekeeping and place honoring.
The theme of the conference is centered on social and economic justice, equity and inclusion, and grassroots community-led efforts that create positive impact and enhance the quality of life for smaller communities across the Southern U.S.
Topics will examine:
•Inclusive and equitable community engagement
•Creating transformative systems change
•Supporting climate-resilience
•Addressing gentrification through arts and cultural efforts
•Advancing social, racial and economic justice
•Grassroots efforts and collective action

Attendees will experience:
•Keynote (Bryan Stevenson) and plenary speakers (Michelle Browder)
•Peer-to-peer presentations
•Tours of artist-led projects in Montgomery
•Creative Activations
•Networking receptions

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
2025-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Hampstead Branch Library, 5251 Hampstead High Street Suite 107, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36116, United States
Reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle at the Hampstead Branch Library

Beaver Trail 5K
2025-03-29 08:00 - 10:30 | Lagoon Park, 2635 Gunter Park Dr E, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36109, United States
Plan to make the trip to Lagoon Park’s Pete Peterson Lodge in Montgomery, AL to be a part of the 5th Beaver Trail 5K. The Beaver Trail 5K will take runners on the beautiful Lagoon Park Trails, Montgomery’s outdoor adventure area! After the race, runners will enjoy complimentary post-race refreshments and the awards ceremony. All the proceeds from this event are used for the maintenance of and upgrades to the Lagoon Park Trails, one of Montgomery’s hidden gems!
Registration Fees: $25 till 1/31//25, $30 till 3/14/25, $35 till 3/28/24, $40 Day of Race
Discounts for First Responders and Military: First responders use code FR5 and military use code MIL5 to receive a $5 discount off the registration fee.
Awards (M/F): Overall (1); Masters (1); Age Groups 5-9, 10-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 56-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (3)
Packet Pick-up: There will be packet pick-up/late registration at the Pete Peterson Lodge on Friday, March 28, from 3 till 6 PM.
SHIRT NOTICE: To be guaranteed a Beaver Trail Run shirt, you must pre-register online or with mail-in registration form by 3/23/25. Runners who sign up at packet pick-up or on race day are not guaranteed a shirt. Any leftover shirts available at packet pick-up/late registration will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
CANCELLATION STATEMENT: This event will occur rain or shine. The Beaver Trail 5K reserves the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In the event of cancellation, there will be no refunds.

BIG WORDS For Little People
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Bertha Pleasant Williams Library at Rosa L. Parks Avenue Branch, 1276 Rosa L. Parks Ave, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108, United States
Reading of the book BIG WORDS For Little People (Written By: Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell ) at Bertha Pleasant Williams Library-Rosa Parks Branch

When Spring Comes by Kevin Kenkes
2025-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Hampstead Branch Library, 5251 Hampstead High Street Suite 107, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36116, United States
Reading of When Spring Comes by Kevin Kenkes at the Hampstead Branch Library

Josh Carples 'The end of an Era' EP release show with Jamillah Bell
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | KRU on Mt. Meigs, 2114 Mt Meigs Rd, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, United States
The new solo EP from Josh Carples, “The End of an Era,” comes out March 21, and he’ll be performing at Kru on Mt. Meigs that evening with special guest Jamillah Bell. No cover. 21+

Josh Carples:

music.joshcarples.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oXDjldtwjrn9Mhr3TqX26…

Jamillah Bell:
https://www.instagram.com/jmbellmusic/

THE WIDE-MOUTHED FROG
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Bertha Pleasant Williams Library at Rosa L. Parks Avenue Branch, 1276 Rosa L. Parks Ave, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108, United States
Reading of the book THE WIDE-MOUTHED FROG (Written By: Keith Faulkner Illustrated By: Jonathan Lambert) Reading at Bertha Pleasant Williams Library-Rosa Parks Branch

How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace
2025-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Hampstead Branch Library, 5251 Hampstead High Street Suite 107, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36116, United States
Reading of How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace at the Hampstead Branch Library

Life Drawing session at Southern Art & Makers Collective
2025-03-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Southern Art & Makers Collective, 1228 Madison Ave, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, United States
Join DaNeal Eberly as she facilitates a Life Drawing session at Southern Art & Makers Collective. Participants will need to bring their own supplies (paper/drawing utensil’s) and $10 to help cover the cost to pay the model. As this is a Life Drawing session, parents are required to accompany any student younger than 18.***No admittance after 3:15***
Street Parking and parking behind Southern Art & Makers Collective in the grass area are available

Gardening at Night: Planting Your Garden
2025-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Highland Gardens Community Center, 2805 Willena St, Montgomery, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, United States
Planting Your Garden
What to plant? When to plant? Should you buy plants or seeds? How do you plant? What about container gardens? So many questions! This class is all about getting plants into the ground, planting the right plant for the right season, and things to think about to keep those plants healthy & growing.

Movie Day @ Coliseum! Luck of the Irish
2025-03-08 11:00 | Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library, 840 Coliseum Boulevard, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36109, United States
Viewing of the film Luck of the Irish at the Coliseum Branch Library

Prospective New Member Social
2025-06-17 18:00 | Cuco’s Mexican Restaurant, 11123 Chantilly Parkway Court, Pike Road, AL, 36064, United States

Montgomery United FC Home Match #6 VS Apotheos FC
2025-06-21 19:00 | Emory Folmar YMCA Championship Stadium 1, 300 Brown Springs Road, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36117, United States
Get ready to cheer for the hometown heroes, Montgomery United FC, as they face off against the formidable Apotheos FC in an epic battle on the field. Be prepared for heart-stopping moments, jaw-dropping goals, and intense competition that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game. Don’t miss out on this adrenaline-pumping event that promises excitement, passion, and unforgettable memories for fans of all ages.

Juneteenth: For the Culture Dance Fitness Party
2025-06-20 19:00 | The Sanctuary, 432 Goldthwaite St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Join us for a 90 minute dance fitness party celebrating freedom and culture. Come and enjoy the sounds of Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, Soca, Dancehall, and more!

Juneteenth
2025-06-17 15:00 | Hampstead Branch Library, 5251 Hampstead High Street Suite 107, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36116, United States
join us as we celebrate with stories,
coloring pages, crafts, and special
treats that symbolize freedom.

Montgomery Roller Derby vs Big Easy Roller Derby
2025-06-28 17:00 | Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
🛞 MARIO MADNESS 🛞
Benefiting Meals on Wheels Montgomery
https://mowmama.org/
Join us for a fast-paced bout against Big Easy Roller Derby at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl! This is a family/kid friendly event! SUPER fun Mario Kart race at halftime!
Doors open to public at 5:00 PM. First whistle 6:00 PM.
🎟️Tickets at the Door $15
🎟️Children 5 and under FREE
🎟️Military w/ID at the Door $10
🎟️Pre-Sale Tickets $12

Adult Coloring Club
2025-07-08 11:00 | Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library, 840 Coliseum Boulevard, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36109, United States

DIY Birdhouses
2025-07-16 11:00 | Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library, 840 Coliseum Boulevard, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36109, United States
