Things to do in Florence, AL today

There are 20 events in Florence, AL today (Friday, November 13), including Murder Mystery, Shrek KIDS!, and LifeSouth Bloodmobile - Sheffield High School.

Friday Today

November 13
  • 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM LifeSouth Bloodmobile - Sheffield High SchoolSheffield High School
    LifeSouth bloodmobile at Sheffield High School; donors welcome during the scheduled hours.
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDBA Dissertation Defense – Chris SmithUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL
    Public defense of an EDBA dissertation by Chris Smith on predicting small-firm success in craft breweries using a sector-specific Lussier extension.
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM BabytimeMuscle Shoals Public Library
    Weekly baby storytime for infants up to 18 months with songs, simple books and caregiver interaction.
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Babies Love the LibraryFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A music-and-movement session with songs, fingerplays, poetry and book exploration for infants up to 24 months.
  • 4:00 PM Stuffie SleepoverFLPL Youth Services
    Bring a stuffed animal for a short drop-off sleepover. Registration required; pick up next day starting at 10:30 AM.
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Preston WattsSwampers Bar & Grille
    Drinks event at Swampers Bar & Grille. 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.
  • 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Live Music at Rattlesnake SaloonRattlesnake Saloon · 1292 Mt Mills Rd, Tuscumbia, AL
    Live music at the Rattlesnake Saloon.
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM UNA Women's Basketball vs FiskCB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall
    Streaming video and audio available; tickets can be purchased online.
  • 6:30 PM JiminemFloBama Music Hall · 311 N Court St, Florence, AL
    A live band on the Court Street music-hall stage early, then late-night karaoke from 10 until close.
  • 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 "Comic Invasion!" LIVE! Jeff Batts & Friends at Singin' River Brewing in Florence!Singin' River Brewing Company · 526 E College St, Florence, AL
    Drinks event at Singin' River Brewing Company. Check the venue for details.
  • 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.
  • 7:00 PM Back Alley String BandChampy's Shoals · 120 2nd St, Muscle Shoals, AL
    Blues and string bands on the patio at the Muscle Shoals fried-chicken joint, from touring harp players to local pickers.
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Live Music at The Rising CrustThe Rising Crust
    Local bands four nights a week over pizza and craft cocktails: rock, blues and Shoals soul (Tu Blu Cats, The Midnighters, Tim Cannon, Trey Nichols).
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Bryson Bishop & Chandler BrewerSwampers Bar & Grille · 800 Cox Creek Pkwy S, Florence, AL
    Late weekend sets at Swampers, the hotel bar named for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Local players, no cover.
  • 9:00 PM Friday the 13th Exclusive Ghost Hunt, Legendary Muscle Shoals Sound StudioMuscle Shoals Sound Studio · 3614 N Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL
    A returning Friday the 13th ghost-hunt fundraiser at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio supporting the Muscle Shoals Music Foundation. Ticket required.
  • 10:00 PM Karaoke and Dance Music with DJ ScooterFloBama Music Hall
    Karaoke and dance music with DJ Scooter.
  • Dink for Pink annual pickleball tournamentFlorence Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism
    The Dink for Pink annual pickleball tournament runs Nov. 13–15 and is presented by the Florence Pickleball Club.

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