Arts and culture events in Florence, AL

There are 46 arts and culture events coming up in Florence, AL, including Murder Mystery, Shrek KIDS!, and Celebrate the birthday of W.C. Handy.

Friday Today

November 13
  • 12:00 PM Friday the 13th tattoo flash and piercings4190 Highway 157, Florence, AL
    Arts event at 4190 Highway 157. Check the venue for details.
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Kellen Drinkard, bassoon – Senior RecitalUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL
    Senior bassoon recital by Kellen Drinkard presented by the UNA Department of Music.
  • Headliner 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Murder MysteryMuscle Shoals Sound Studio · 3614 North Jackson Highway, Sheffield, AL
    Interactive 1969-set murder mystery party hosted by Southern Ghost Girls.
  • Headliner 7:00 PM Shrek KIDS!The Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    Young performers bring the swamp-to-castle musical to the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield.
  • 7:00 PM The Legend of Sleepy HollowCypress Moon Studios · 1000 Alabama Ave., Sheffield, AL
    A staged production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by The Full Moon Players with evening and matinee performances and tiered ticket pricing.

Saturday

November 14
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Storytime Atop the Mound - NovemberThe Florence Mound and Museum · 1028 S Court St, Florence, AL
    Read-aloud of Keepunumuk, Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story and a gratitude quilt activity. Free; best for families with kids 5–12.
  • 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Paint and Create!- Guided Community Painting Event at the UNA Honors CollegeCoby Hall 459 N. Court Street Florence
    Guided outdoor painting and brief historic tour at Coby Hall. Art materials and refreshments provided; free but registration required for 18 spots.
  • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Teen Tech ClubFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    Hands-on club for teens exploring 3D printing, electronics, coding, animation and interactive art. Registration required by email.
  • 2:00 PM Shrek KIDS!The Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    Matinee of the kids' Shrek musical at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield.
  • 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM The Legend of Sleepy HollowCypress Moon Studios · 1000 Alabama Ave., Sheffield, AL
    Stage production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by The Full Moon Players, with evening and matinee performances November 12–15.
  • 7:15 PM New South Pro Wrestling: Combat TheatreSingin' River Brewing Company · 526 E College St, Florence, AL
    Drinks event at Singin' River Brewing Company. Check the venue for details.

Sunday

November 15
  • 2:00 PM The Legend of Sleepy HollowCypress Moon Studios · 1000 Alabama Ave., Sheffield, AL
    A staged production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the Full Moon Players with evening and matinee performances.
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Clarinet Ensemble and Studio RecitalUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL
    A clarinet ensemble and studio recital presented by the UNA Department of Music.

Monday

November 16
  • Headliner 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Celebrate the birthday of W.C. Handythe museum
    Birthday celebration for the Father of the Blues with a musical performance, refreshments, and free museum admission.
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Ellis Tyree, saxophone – Senior RecitalUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL
    Saxophone senior recital presented by the University of North Alabama Department of Music.
  • Art ExpressionsKennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
    An annual exhibition of works by Shoals Artists Guild members runs through November 16 at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts.

Tuesday

November 17
  • 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Dr. Lana Israel Conversation with Alumnus John BriggsMane Room · 310 N. Pine Street, Florence, AL
    A conversation between Dr. Lana Israel and alumnus John Briggs, hosted by UNA’s David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry. The event is free.
  • 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Whimsical WorkshopFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    Monthly teen craft session with show-and-tell and projects to take home. Ages 15–18; registration required via teens@flpl.org.

Wednesday

November 18

Thursday

November 19
  • 9:30 AM FAFA Dance DayFlorence Middle School 648 N Cherry St
    Arts event at Florence Middle School 648 N Cherry St. Check the venue for details.
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Terrific 2'sFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A short program of music, poems, stories and crafts designed for two-year-olds with a caregiver.
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Ready, Set, ReadFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A class to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten with motor skills, letter work, and sight words. Registration required.
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Passport to the WorldGUC Banquet Halls
    A campus cultural showcase with country tables, live talent performances and a traditional-attire fashion show.
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Christopher Plaza, voice – Junior RecitalUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL
    A junior voice recital presented by the University of North Alabama Department of Music.
  • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Country Line Dance Lessons1104 US Hwy 72, Tuscumbia, AL
    Weekly country line dance lessons with instructor Jan Ownby. $10 per person; call for more information.
  • Headliner 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM A Birthday Evening with Penn & OldhamThe Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    Muscle Shoals songwriting legends Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham play their classics at the Ritz Theatre.
  • Headliner 7:00 PM The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, AL
    A festive, family-friendly musical full of Christmas cheer, competition, and plenty of cookies.
  • Live performances by local artistsSwampers Bar & Grille
    Evening live performances by local artists at Swampers Bar & Grille. Nightly music in a venue with Muscle Shoals recording history.
  • TENTH AVENUE NORTHNorton Auditorium
    Tenth Avenue North brings the Broken People Fall Tour 2026 to Norton Auditorium on November 19. Tickets are on sale now.
  • Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham at the Ritz TheatreRitz Theatre
    Hear Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham live at the Ritz Theatre on November 19. The event is sponsored by Visit The Shoals.

Friday

November 20
  • 9:00 AM Florence Barn Quilt Ladder Painting Class - Friday, November 20802 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL
    Arts event at 802 Veterans Drive. Check the venue for details.
  • 12:30 PM Book ClubFlorence Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism
    Discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in a relaxed, drop-in book club. No registration required.
  • 7:00 PM Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, AL
    Festive, family-friendly musical full of Christmas cheer, competition and plenty of cookies.

Saturday

November 21

Sunday

November 22
  • 2:00 PM Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, AL
    A family-friendly holiday musical directed by Ashley and Johnathan Grimes, featuring seasonal cheer, baking rivalry and live music.
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Quad Cities Photography Club Member ExhibitionKennedy-Douglass Center · 217 East Tuscaloosa Street, Florence, AL
    Opening reception for a photography club exhibition with works available to view and purchase. The art center is free and open to the public; call for details.
  • 2:00 PM Quad Cities Photography Club Members Exhibition ReceptionFlorence Arts and Museums
    Reception opens the Quad Cities Photography Club exhibition. The art center is free and open to the public; call for information.

Monday

November 23
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thanksgiving Play in a DayShoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, AL
    A one-day theatre workshop for ages 6–12 with two date options; registration required.

Tuesday

November 24
  • Headliner 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Open Mic NightFlorence Arts and Museums · 217 East Tuscaloosa Street, Florence, AL
    An evening of poetry and photography featuring Jake Berry and Wayne Sides, followed by an open mic for other poets.

Wednesday

November 25

Friday

December 11
  • Headliner 7:00 PM A Taste of the NutcrackerThe Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    A condensed Nutcracker ballet with live music at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield.

Saturday

December 12
  • 2:00 PM A Taste of the NutcrackerThe Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    A condensed Nutcracker ballet with live music at the Ritz Theatre. Also at 7 PM.

Sunday

December 13
  • 2:00 PM A Taste of the NutcrackerThe Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    Closing matinee of the condensed Nutcracker ballet with live music at the Ritz Theatre.

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