7 arts events to check out in Montgomery in May

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Check out these arts events in Montgomery next month. (Pat Byington / The Bama Buzz)

If you are looking to get out and enjoy the arts in Montgomery next month, you won’t be disappointed, because there are several events you can enjoy around town, including live theater, classical music and a fabulous arts exhibit.

ReCON$truXion @ Alabama Shakespeare Festival

  • What: Audiences will be able to witness the true story of Mississippi’s first black Speaker of the House in a story that challenges the broken promises of the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War.
  • When: May 1-3
  • Cost: $30+
  • Details

Perfect Arrangement @ Cloverdale Playhouse

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This show at Cloverdale Playhouse runs through May 10. (Cloverdale Playhouse)
  • What: Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door.
  • When: May 1-3; 7-10
  • Cost: $12.50+
  • Details

Montgomery Youth Orchestra Concert @ Davis Theatre

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Catch the Montgomery Youth Orchestra’s Spring Concert. (MYO)
  • What: The Montgomery Youth Orchestra’s Spring Concert is the first weekend of May, a free show you are sure to love.
  • When: May 3, 3PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

The Blind and The Elephant @ Davis Theater

  • What: This is a famous folk tale from India that teaches intercultural awareness by illustrating how different perspectives lead to distinct points of view.
  • When: May 8, 10AM + 7PM
  • Cost: $15+
  • Details

Montgomery Symphony Orchestra presents Jubilee Pops @ Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Check out this free concert from the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. (MSO)
  • What: Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs and a picnic basket for a delightful evening under the stars with classic patriotic tunes.
  • When: May 22, 7PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Auntee Pam’s Family Affair @ Davis Theatre

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  • What: Laugh, sigh, smile and more as this in-person event promises an unforgettable experience with a cast that’ll have you hooked from start to finish. 
  • When: May 30, 6PM
  • Cost: $65.87
  • Details

Frida Kahlo Exhibition @ Capri Theatre

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  • What: Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts takes an in-depth look at key works throughout the career this popular artist.
  • When: May 31, 1PM
  • Cost: $15
  • Details

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Michael Seale
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