The 10: We've got events that'll put a SPRING in your step

If you've guessed there's plenty of Easter fun this week, you'd be correct. But there's more — with incredible music, food and theater to be found. Check it all out in this week's The 10 for April 3-9.

13^th annual Legislative Appreciation & Road Kill BBQ

When people talk about pork and politics, they’re usually not discussing the edible kind — which is a shame. Here’s a way to make up for it on Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 435 S. McDonough St., Montgomery, in the back parking lot. It’s the 13^th annual Legislative Appreciation & Road Kill BBQ. No, road kill’s not actually on the menu… at least we hope not. Local unions and labor councils from all over Alabama will be cooking up pork, chicken, fish, ribs, turkey and camp stew. This is an event from Alabama AFL-CIO to show their appreciation to their legislative delegation and state elected officials. The plan is for a group of grillers to be working under a tent. They plan to have guests going to the different grilling stations to get food, and then go to a tent area to sit and eat. Live entertainment begins at 5 p.m. Learn more about the event by calling 334-834-1061.

Brothers of the Heart at MPAC

“I am so looking forward to coming to Montgomery, Alabama,” said Jimmy Fortune of the group Brothers of the Heart, speaking to fans about his upcoming show. Fortune will be joined by Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers and Ben Isaacs. This “country, bluegrass, gospel dream team” will be here Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. “I am so looking forward to getting back on the road and getting back into performing again. Just saying thank you for all the support that you’ve given me through the things I’ve been through lately. God bless all of y’all,” Fortune said. Tickets range from $27-$47, and are available at https://www.mpaconline.org/events/ or by calling the MPAC box office at 334-481-5100.

Animal Enrichment Day at the zoo

Just like you, animals need things to do. Here’s a chance for both you and the critters to have fun Saturday, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at the Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway. Take a look at how the animals respond to all kinds of behavior-stimulating enrichment activities. Get info on admission at montgomeryzoo.com. By the way, the zoo will be open on Sunday as well during Easter. So hop in and have fun with the animals.

Autism Mud Bug Ball

If the words “all you can eat crawfish and fixin’s” aren’t enough for you, think about everything else the 19^th annual Autism Mud Bug Ball brings. As always, it’s a benefit for Easterseals Central Alabama.  One in 68 children are on the autism spectrum, and this event helps provide early autism diagnosis and crucial intervention treatments. It all starts at 11 a.m. Saturday at downtown Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St. (home of the Montgomery Biscuits). It’s an all-volunteer staff, and cooking teams will have rows of crawfish boiling for you. Tickets are still available for $40 online Monday until 9 p.m. at mudbugball.com. You can also get them by calling Easterseals at 334-288-0244. And after that you can get general admission Saturday at the gate. If you can’t stick around, that’s fine. They’ll have to go orders available.

Kids Spring Festival

Who said spring fun has to be under the sun? The moon and stars are awesome too. Find out Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. at Drive-In Park, 1349 Old Ridge Road, Prattville. From 6-7:45 p.m., they’ll have games and activities for kids. They’ll show a short family film at 7:45 p.m. Vendors will be available, including the concession booth with hamburgers, hotdogs, soft drinks, snacks and candy.

The Old School Throwback Easter Bash

E-Boy Promotions, Yu Brothers Ent. and BMG Ent. are holding the Old School Throwback Easter Bash on Saturday, 8 p.m. at Elation For Your Occasions, 165 Eastern Blvd., Montgomery. They'll be presenting Raheem The Dream, Pastor Toney and Kilo Ali, with special guests DJ Taz and DJ Who Live In The Mix, and host CET-KI. For ticket info call 334-322-1616 or 334-235-5151.

Easter Bunny Bash

Here's some extra fun, up-close time with the Easter Bunny and “Wonderland girl” on Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Party Palace, 1032A US 231, Wetumpka. Tickets are $15 per child, $8 per adult. Kids under 2 are free. Register at https://www.thepartypalaceal.com/

Easter Ornament Hunt

Forget the eggs for a moment. The hunt is on for ornaments on Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown historic district of Prattville. Julianne Hansen Fine Art & Photography will have ornament cards hidden, to be redeemed at store, 173 W. Main St., Prattville.

All-ages rock show Saturday at The Sanctuary

Birmingham’s own “horror crossover” band Kamikaze Zombie is coming to Montgomery this weekend. They have a show Saturday at The Sanctuary, 432 S. Goldthwaite St., Montgomery, and will be joined by Septarian, DREAD and Countermand. Like the rocking shows that have come before them, this will be an all-ages event. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door.

New Jack City Live hits MPAC stage Sunday

One night only, folks. If you loved the 1991 film “New Jack City,” get ready to be blown away by the “New Jack City Live” stage play at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Presented by Je’Caryous Johnson and starring Allen Payne, Treach, Garry Dourdon and Flex Alexander, it’s a tale set in Harlem, N.Y. Nino Brown is a drug lord caught in the crossfire who must decide what's most important: friendship, money or total domination. Tickets range from $50-100, and are available at https://www.mpaconline.org/events/ or by calling the MPAC box office at 334-481-5100.

Bonus: Even more Easter egg hunts this weekend

Egg hunts began in earnest last weekend, but the actual Easter holiday is this weekend and we’ve got a whole lot of egg hunts left. We’re listing them here so you don’t have to hunt for the hunts.

• 9 a.m.-noon Saturday — Southside Church of Christ Montgomery, 3388 S. Hull St., Montgomery. Along with the egg hunt, this Easter Festival includes free clothes, furniture, shoes, games, lunch, facepainting, movie, Kopz & Kidz, prizes and a live DJ.

• 10 a.m.-noon Saturday — Young Meadows Presbyterian Church, 5780 Vaughn Road, Montgomery. Egg hunt, crafts, lunch and the Easter story.

• 10 a.m. Saturday — Saint James Church, 9045 Vaughn Road, Montgomery.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday — Change Christian Center's Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Bell Young Park, 5400 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, with food and fun.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday — Harley-Davidson Montgomery, 655 N. Eastern Blvd., Montgomery. Easter egg hunts for kids and adults, and hamburgers.

• 2 p.m. Saturday — Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Foundation Easter Egg Hunt, at Auburn University Montgomery near the gymnasium. For children age 1 to 11. Sponsored by Sheriff Derrick Cunningham. For more info call 334-832-2515.

• 2 p.m. Saturday — Yarbrough Street Baptist Church, 1701 Yarbrough St., Montgomery. Includes crafts and snacks. Ages infant to 6^th grade.

• 2-4 p.m. Saturday — Trinity Memorial Baptist Church, 2700 Old Selma Road, Montgomery.

• 2-4 p.m. Saturday — DATSMOM presents an Easter egg hunt for families of children on the autism spectrum or with related disabilities at Eastdale Baptist Church, 400 N. Burbank Drive, Montgomery. Bring your own basket or bag. Free pictures with the Easter bunny. Children must be accompanied by parents. Learn more by emailing datsmom@datsmom.org.

• 2-4 p.m. Saturday — Prattville First United Methodist Church, 100 E. 4^th St., Prattville. Egg hunt on the Bell House lawn, with games, music, snacks, inflatables and a petting zoo. For children up to 5^th grade.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. — First Christian Church, 1705 Taylor Road, Montgomery.

• 3-5 p.m. Saturday — ROSS Montgomery Recovery Community Center, 2100 Mt. Meigs Road, Montgomery. Egg hunt with snacks, games, fun and prizes for all ages.

• 2 p.m. Sunday — Hope Hull Community Church, 305 Wasden Road, Hope Hull. Egg hunt with story time, snacks and a craft.

Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@gannett.com

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