Here are events happening in Montgomery this weekend (July 17-19)

No plans for the weekend? Montgomery has you covered. Whether you’re looking to enjoy live music, local food trucks or bring the family out for stunning, colorful displays, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy over the next three days.

Here are four events you can attend this weekend:

Hot air balloons, laser show + more in Montgomery

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and secure a perfect a spot on the grass to watch the Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival light up the sky in a dazzling display of color and light.

In addition to the balloon rides and laser show, there will be live music, food trucks, retail vendors, games, and activities for children.

• When: July 17 and 18 at 5PM
• Where: Blount Cultural Park, 1 Festival Drive
• How much: $10-80
• Learn more: You can find additional information here.

Jazz on the Grass at ASU

Calling all jazz lovers! Enjoy an unforgettable night of timeless jazz under the Alabama sky.

The event is headlined by celebrated guitarist Slim Gambill, known for his 13-year tenure with country group Lady A.

He will be joined by local favorites Ron Hardy and The Montgomery Jazz Alliance, bringing Montgomery’s rich jazz scene legacy to life.

• When: July 19 at 6PM
• Where: The John Hardy Student Center Amphitheater on the campus of Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street
• How much: $25
• Learn more: You can find additional information here.

Back-to-school drive + giveaway in Montgomery

With three weeks until school is back in session, The Israel of God church is holding its annual community back-to-school drive, giving school necessities to those in need.

• Clear backpacks
• School supplies
• Clothing

Attendees can also expect there to be games, an arcade trailer, free food and drinks.

• When: July 19, 12PM-4PM
• Where: The Israel of God, 3401 Harrison Road

Cloverdale Playhouse showcasing “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

Montgomery’s community theater, the Cloverdale Playhouse, is staging an adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes, based on the classic story by Han Christian Andersen.

The play follows a con artists Flo and Roscoe as they con a fashion-obsessed Emperor with an invisible cloth.

• When: Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 at 7PM + Sunday, July 19 at 2PM
• Where: The Cloverdale Playhouse, 960 Cloverdale Road
• How much: $20 per adult, $12 for groups of 10, and $10 for students
• Learn more: You can find additional information here.

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