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Druid City Arts Festival (DCAF), a free two-day event highlighting local artists and musicians, will take place Friday, April 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Government Plaza.

Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites the public to the wear their finest attire and kicks for a night of dancing and celebration at the Step-N-Style Sneaker Ball. The inaugural event is Saturday, Feb. 24, from 6-9 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center.

A new gallery in the Shoals is blending visual art and craftsmanship with musical heritage. Rocker Gallery in Sheffield is the brainchild of couple Alan Daigre and Traci Thomas who are the founders of the gallery. Daigre is a seasoned furniture designer who has made a mark with his unique rocking chairs. His work will be on permanent display while the gallery also presents rotating exhibits from artists with ties to the music industry.

Hangout Music Festival has revealed its 2024 lineup, featuring an eclectic group of artists set to perform on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama this May 17-19.

The Kentuck Festival of the Arts returns to Northport on October 14th and 15th for its 52nd year. Festivities are set to take place at Kentuck Park. The two-day festival highlights local and national folk art.

A local arts festival in the Rocket City turns 10 years old in 2023, and hundreds of people are expected to attend the event this weekend.

Remember the first rap song you heard? Some of your favorite rappers and DJs do. That includes Flo-Milla (Tamia Monique Carter,) who hails from Mobile. She's in the lower left of the photo above. While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre's most popular artists to recall their fondest memory.

Boutwell Auditorium is hosting its second Wind Down Wednesday of the summer this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The theme is Neo Soul Lounge.

The Rocket City Summer Music Festival is Saturday from 12 to 9 p.m. at The National Speleological Society Park. The event will feature two main stages with appearances from more than 10 local and regional artists.

Gulf Shores locals are preparing for big crowds and lots of music this weekend. The Hangout Music Festival starts today. It’s a three-day event on the public beaches that host live performances.