Things To Do In May (and June…)

Posted on April 30, 2015 by bob in ThingsToDo

May 2

Flimp Festival 10 am-2 pm. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Blount Cultural Park. Pet parade, sidewalk chalk competition, more. Admission charged. FREE to MMFA members and active duty military and their families. For information visit mmfa.org/visit/flimp-festival/.

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser benefiting Hospice of Montgomery, 2:30-3:30 pm (VIP Pre-party), 3:30-6:30 p.m. General Admission. Alley Station Ballroom/Rooftop. Silent auction, hors d’ oeuvres, music, prizes. Admission charged. For information contact Amy, 334-279-6677, agodsoe@hospiceofmontgomery.org, or visit www.facebook.com/events/1051560294860112.

F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum Gala Fundraiser 7-11 p.m,  919 Felder Ave. For information contact Willie Thompson, 334-264-4222.

May 3

Old Cloverdale Association May Festival 3 pm, College Street Park (corner of College St., Westmoreland Ave.). FREE. Kids activities, refreshments, procession of the May Queen, dancing of the Maypole. For information contact Karen Benton or Emily Brown, 334-413-1767.

Spring Concert Series 4-7 pm, Cloverdale-Idlewild Association (each Sunday in May,) FREE. Bring chairs, blankets, children, dogs (leased). For  information visit www.facebook.com/pages/Cloverdale-Idlewild-Association/214747971946187.

May 6

Lunch & Learn: Beneficial Pollinators and Native Bees FREE. Noon-1 pm Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery. Sponsored by Capital City Master Gardener Assn. Bring a sack lunch; drinks provided. For  information call Montgomery Co. Extension Office, 334-270-4133.

May 7

Taste of the Gardens, American Red Cross Fundraiser 5-8 p.m., Southern Homes & Gardens, Vaughn Rd., Montgomery. Silent auction, restaurant/caterer tastings, wine, live music. Admission charged. Purchase online, http://american.redcross.org/tasteofthegardens or at SH&G and Caffco Outlet. For information contact Kari Hennagin, 334-260-4016, kari.hennagin2@redcross.org.

May 9

Old Alabama Town

   • Jam Session (also May 23) , 9 am-noon.

   • Herb Day. 8 am-3 pm. For information, call 334-240-4500, or visit oathsblog.com/.

Riverfront Park

   • 2nd Saturday, 5-9 pm. For information, call 334-625-2100 or visit www.funinmontgomery.com.

   • Iron Chef Competition, 4 pm. Fundraiser for Hemophilia and Blood Disorders Association. Friendly competition between radio and TV personalities. Food vendors, kids activities. Admission $1 (benefits HBDA).

May 14, 15

26th Annual Greek Food Festival & Pastry Sale Lunch & dinner, 11 am-8 pm.Greek Orthodox Church. (See page 32)

May 16

EastChase Farmer’s Market Preview May 16, May 23 for all vendors, activities. Remains open every Saturday after that

through Oct. 10. Locally grown produce, gift items, entertainment, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations. For  information call 334-279-6046.

May 17

Jazz Jam 2-4 pm, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. FREE. For information call 334-240-4333 or visit mmfa.org/events/family-art-affair-2/.

May 19

Joe Thomas, Jr. Guitar Pull 7-9 pm, Cloverdale Playhouse, Old Cloverdale. Singer/songwriters perform their music and discuss their songs. Admission charged (includes complimentary beverages).

June

Alabama Dance Theatre Summer Classes Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Avenue, Montgomery. Classical ballet, pointe, pas de deux,, composition, modern, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, tap.

Session 1: June 1-18

Session 2: June 29-July 16

“Tutu’s and Tiaras” Camp ages 3-8, June 22–26

Summer Seminar intermediate and advanced dancers, July 20-August 3.

For information call 334-241-2590 or visit www.alabamadancetheatre.com.