The 10: There's fun in the sun, and the shade, this week
Lots of outdoors activities to be found this week in The 10 for May 8-14.
Senior Adult Fishfest in Prattville
Date and time: Wednesday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Pratt Park Pond
Cost: $5 a person
More info: 334-595-0800
Prattville’s seniors are going fishin’ Wednesday, courtesy of the Prattville Parks and Recreation Department. This is for ages 50 and up. Bring your own lawn chairs, fishing equipment and bait. It’s also recommended to bring hats, umbrellas, sunblock and sunglasses. If you’re between 50 and 64, you’ll also need to bring a fishing license. There’s no fishing license required for ages 65 and up. A hotdog and drink will be provided. There’s a limit of 7 fish per person.
Clyde’s theatrical sandwich making opens at ASF
Date and time: Opens on Thursday 7 p.m., runs through May 28
Location: Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Cost: Tickets range from $25 to $64
Get tickets: Visit asf.net or call the box office at 334-271-5353
There’s been a lot of talk about sandwiches of late in Montgomery, especially since the arrival of the new Bates House of Turkey. There’s no official link to the restaurant, but we’ve got a special theater production coming into Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery that’s all about a café staff’s quest to create the perfect sandwich. It’s called “Clyde’s,” which is kinda funny since Clyde is the name the Bates family always gives the live turkeys it presents to be pardoned by Alabama governors every Thanksgiving. Again, the ASF show isn’t about Bates. This show’s no turkey. Clyde’s is a Tony-nominated hit play written by Lynn Nottage. It’s being performed in ASF’s octagon theater. But hey, going by the new Bates at 2938 Carter Hill Road might get your appetite up for some theatrical sandwich making later at ASF. Bon appetit.
Bike Downtown in Wetumpka
Date and time: Thursday 6 p.m.
Location: Starts at the Farmers Market, 304 E. Coosa St., Wetumpka
It’s time to put some power to those pedals. In honor of National Bike Month, Main Street Wetumpka wants to show everyone how easy it is to bike from the sports complex to downtown. They’re planning a 3-mile roundtrip, family-friendly bike ride. From the Farmers Market, you’ll ride two miles to downtown, and one mile back. You can grab a bite to eat downtown and go shopping if you want. At 7:15, you’ll all meet back at the Small Box Shop and ride back to the Farmers Market. Bring your bikes and helmets. If you want to make a whole day of it, Thursday is also when the Farmers Market season officially begins — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hand out and shop fresh produce, enjoy the food truck, and then rest up for the ride at 6 p.m.
11th annual Riverbend Brewfest
Date and time: Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Location: Union Station Train Shed, 300 Water St., Montgomery
Cost: $25 for drinkers, FREE for non-drinkers
Get tickets: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=200540
Craft beers and tunes make for a fun night in downtown Montgomery. Riverbend Brewfest is back for its 11th year. For drinkers, the $25 admission gets you a commemorative glass to take around and do tastings of craft, specialty and seasonal brews from local, regional and national breweries. There’s also food vendors on site. They’ll have live music from some awesome individuals, the John Bull Trio featuring Peggy Walker. One of the nicest parts about the whole thing is what they do for all the designated drivers — non-drinkers’ admission is absolutely free! Chairs and pets are welcome, and the train shed is handicap accessible. This event’s a benefit for the Family Sunshine Center.
Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy at MPAC
Date and time: Friday, 7 p.m.
Location: Montgomery Performing Arts Centre,
Cost: Tickets range from $46.75 to $56.75
Get tickets: Visit https://www.mpaconline.org/events/ or call 334-481-5100
You never know exactly what’s going to happen when Joe Gatto hits the stage, but he’ll leave you laughing anyway. You know him from the TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Maybe we should come up with a joke to play on him while he’s here. He’s a comedian with a lot of improv work, as well as an actor and producer. He’s toured across the world as a founding member of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe.
Agape’s 13th annual Run for a Mom 5K, 10K and Fun Run
Date and time: Run is Saturday 7:30 a.m. (pick up packets on Friday from 3-7 p.m.)
Location: Vaughn Park Church of Christ Family Life Center, 3800 Vaughn Road, Montgomery
Register: https://runforamom.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=10611
Contact: 5K@agapeforchildren.org or call 334-272-9466
Run it, walk it, in person or virtual… This event is about something much greater than a first place finish. Proceeds help expectant mothers in crisis and help provide safe, loving homes for vulnerable children.
Carnival & Beer Olympics at Leroy
Date and time: Saturday 3 p.m.
Location: Leroy, 2752 Boultier St., Montgomery
More info: https://www.facebook.com/leroylounge
It’s Time for Craft Beer Week. Form a Beer Olympic team (six people max for a team) and come out to Leroy for all the fun starting Saturday. They’ll have inflatables, an eating contest, Trey’s boiled peanuts and more. Featured breweries include Duclaw, Westbrook, Edmunds Oast, MIA, Good People, Avondale, and Jacks. They’ll have Express Yo Noodle and other vendors. Music by DJ Hase of Spades. The fun continues next week also with a Devils & Angels Fun Run on Wednesday May 17, and a crawfish boil on Friday, May 19.
Second Saturday Riverfront Festival
Date and time: Saturday 6-9 p.m.
Location: Riverwalk Amphitheater at Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce St. (enter the park through the Commerce Street tunnel)
Admission cost: Free
Get ready to rock at the Alabama River. Second Saturday features The Stolen Faces, a group that celebrates the music of the Grateful Dead. They’ll also have amazing blues artist Slim Barnes, a member of the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame. They’ll have food vendors, arts and crafts, and the night gets capped off with the Tyson Foods Fireworks Spectacular.
Moms get in free Sunday at Montgomery Zoo
Date and time: Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, 2301 Coliseum Parkway
Cost: Free for moms; regular admission for ages 13 and up is $18, Children 3-12 are $14, and toddlers are free; seniors 65 and older are $16; AAA and military adults and children also get discounts. Montgomery Zoo members get in free.
What more could you ask for than a day out with the animals with your mom? Make a day of it at the Montgomery Zoo.
Dino Dig at the Zoo
Date and time: Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, 2301 Coliseum Parkway
Cost: $28 per child 4-12 ($20 for zoo members); $17 for ages 13 and up (free for zoo members); accompanying adults are FREE
Register: Advanced reservations required no later than Friday, May 12, at noon. Dino Dig tickets are not available at the door the day of the event. https://prod5.agileticketing.net/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=271130
While you’re at the zoo anyway with your mom, kids can learn to be junior explorers and archaeologists. Learn about creatures what roamed the earth millions of years ago. Kids get hands-on experience. It’s geared toward girls and boys age 4-10. There’s a classroom lesson, dig time, live animal presentations, and all the kids leave with goody bags.
Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@gannett.com
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