ONGOING — LUNCH AT THE CHAMBER
The Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. 6th St., Opelika.
EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKET
The farmers market will be in Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m.
TUESDAYS IN THE GARDEN
Tuesdays in the Garden will take place at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 136 E. Magnolia Ave., Auburn, from 2 to 4 p.m. each Tuesday. All are welcome to drop by St. Dunstan’s, enter the beautiful garden and relax and enjoy its beauty. Seating will be provided. St. Dunstan’s has one of the last green-space areas in downtown Auburn. Thomas Joyner, rector at St. Dunstan’s, and all its members warmly welcome everyone into our beautiful space that God has provided.
ONGOING — STREET CORNER JAM
Every Friday night in June, July and August MARIA Jewelers, located at 231 S. 8th St., in downtown Opelika, will be hosting an evening of free music and jamming from 6 until 8:30 or 9 p.m. in front of the business (inside on rainy days). The event is open and free to everyone — any musician or singer, beginner or semi-pro, is encouraged to come perform. Performers must bring their own portable instrument and any power equipment needed — microphones, a mixer and power amp with large speakers will be supplied as well as about eight folding chairs furnished for musicians and about 25 to 30 for audience members. All music genres such as country, jazz, pop and more, are welcome. Please no rap and nothing with vulgar language. Order will be random as long as everyone gets chances to play or sing. Applause recommended and smiles required. Food/Drink: Possible sidewalk cart vendor. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (334) 663-2408 or (334) 663-4561.
WEDNESDAYS IN JULY — SINGO BINGO
Singo Bingo will be held at 7 p.m. each Wednesday in July at Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew, 830 N. Railroad Ave. Themes include Party Starters Vol. 7 on July 1, Country Bar Vol. 1 on July 8, Classic Rock Vol. 1 on July 15, Golden Oldies Vol. 1 on July 22 and Singo for the Swifties on July 29. The series benefits the Opelika Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program.
NOW THROUGH AUG. 29 — CITY MARKET RETURNS TO TOWN CREEK PARK
City Market will return for the 2026 season beginning Saturday, May 23, at Town Creek Park and will continue each Saturday through Aug. 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. (excluding July 4). The market features fresh produce, locally made goods, handcrafted items, live music and children’s activities. Community members are invited to shop and support local growers, makers and artisans throughout the summer. For more information, visit City Market Auburn.
JULY 16 — BLUES & BOIL SUPPER CLUB
The Sound Wall in Opelika will host its Blues & Boil Supper Club on Thursday, July 16, featuring live music by The John Bull Trio and a coursed Southern-inspired dinner prepared by Chef Chris Wilton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Communal chef’s table seating will be available in The Sound Wall’s studio space.The menu will include a charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, deviled eggs, pickled vegetables, bread and crackers; Southern pepper coleslaw; and a main course featuring shrimp, Conecuh sausage, andouille sausage, Brussels sprouts, corn, potatoes, mushrooms and sweet onions. The meal will be served with Old Bay tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and jalapeño cheddar biscuits. Banana pudding will be served for dessert. Guests may bring their own wine or beer. Glassware, water and ice will be provided. A Sip-n-Support Bar will also be available, with proceeds benefiting The Sound Wall Music Initiative. The Sound Wall is located in Opelika. Advance tickets are required and may be purchased through The Sound Wall’s website or event page.
JULY 16-17 — “THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME” AUDITIONS
Opelika Community Theatre will hold auditions for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” from 6 to 9 p.m. July 16-17. Callbacks will be held by invitation only at 2 p.m. July 18. Online submissions are also accepted by emailing a one-minute monologue and a song to opelikatheatrecompany1@gmail.com.
JULY 17 — FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY: “NATIONAL TREASURE”
The Opelika Public Library’s Food for Thought Friday Summer Movie Series will feature “National Treasure” at 7 p.m. The free screening is presented in partnership with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, Opelika Main Street and the city of Opelika.
JULY 17-19 — ALABAMA BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY
Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be held July 17-19. Eligible purchases include clothing priced at $156 or less per item, certain school supplies priced at $78 or less per item, books priced at $47 or less and qualifying computers or computer equipment priced at $1,173 or less. Participating cities and counties may waive local sales taxes in addition to the statewide exemption.
JULY 18 — GSEA WRITERS WORKSHOP
The Genealogical Society of East Alabama will present its “Sharing Their Stories” writers workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the Opelika Public Library, 1100 Glenn St. The free workshop is designed for beginning writers and those interested in genealogy and local history. Topics will include writing tips, genealogical resources, local historical resources and the editorial process. Seating is limited.
JULY 20 — THE LONG SHOT CLASSIC
The Long Shot Classic will be held July 20 at the Auburn University Golf Club. The tournament will benefit the Alabama Head Injury Foundation in honor of Collin Long.
JULY 23 — HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION
Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity and Stone Martin Builders will host a groundbreaking celebration Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 a.m. at 513 Ermine St. in Opelika. The event will celebrate three recipient families: the Calloway family, Melton family and Chambers family. Chick-fil-A refreshments will be served as community partners mark the beginning of construction on three new homes.
JULY 24 — DINO-MITE DANCE PARTY
The Opelika Public Library will celebrate the conclusion of its summer reading program with a Dino-Mite Dance Party featuring DJ Ozz at 4 p.m. The event is open to all ages.
JULY 25 — CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Opelika Main Street will host Christmas in July on Saturday, July 25, in downtown Opelika. Downtown coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues will offer a day of mid-summer holiday cheer. Participating businesses include Taylor Made Designs, CoLab LLC, The Fired Fox Art Studio, Designer’s Warehouse, Market Street Coffee Shop, Resting Pulse Brewing Co., Stinson Breads, Tart & Tartan Bakery, Studio 3:19, Rock ‘N Roll Pinball, John Emerald Distilling Co. and O Town Ice Cream.
JULY 25 AND 26 — CRAFTERNOONS
Join CRAFTERNOONS, hosted by Ariel Ryberg of Studio 344, for an ACEO class for beginners on July 25 and 26, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Family Roots Garden Center. For $45, participants will create artist’s cards, editions and originals and receive coffee, tea and a beginner ACEO kit to take home. No experience required; maximum of 10 students per class.
JULY 26 — OPELIKA BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY
A citywide back-to-school supply giveaway will be held Sunday, July 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Covington Recreation Center, located at 213 Carver Ave. in Opelika. The event will feature free school supplies, food, prize drawings, Opelika City Schools registration updates, community resources and Spanish-language interpreters. Children must be present to receive supplies. For more information, call 334-444-5869 or email gstepsinc@gmail.com.
JULY 27 — LOACHAPOKA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF CLASSIC
Loachapoka High School will host its 2026 Golf Classic at 9 a.m. July 27 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. The entry fee is $650 per four-person team, and proceeds will support Loachapoka football. To register, contact Eddie Hall at hall.eddie@lee.k12.al.us or call 334-444-3387.
JULY 30 — AUBURN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONNECT WITH CANDIDATES
The Auburn Chamber will host an Auburn Young Professionals Connect with Candidates event Thursday, July 30, at 5 p.m. Candidates will be invited to offer remarks and answer questions. Full event details and invitations will be announced by the chamber.
JULY 30-AUG. 1 — PIERRE BENSUSAN SOUTHEASTERN GUITAR MASTERY RETREAT
The Sound Wall in Opelika will host internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Pierre Bensusan for a three-day immersive guitar retreat from Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 1. The retreat will include 18 hours of hands-on instruction focused on fingerstyle technique, tone, phrasing, rhythm, creativity and musical expression. Topics will include right- and left-hand techniques, harmony, chord voicings, fretboard fluency, harmonics, tapping and ornamentation. Instruction will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Bensusan will also perform in concert Friday, July 31. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Enrollment is limited to allow participants more personal instruction and detailed feedback. Discounted lodging may be available through local partners, including Heritage House Bed & Breakfast in downtown Opelika. The Sound Wall is located in Opelika. For registration, ticket and lodging information, visit The Sound Wall’s website or event page.
AUG. 1 — A PURPLE REIGN AFFAIR
Greater Peace Community Development Corporation will host “A Purple Reign Affair” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Greater Peace Family Life Center, 650 Jeter Ave. The event will honor state Rep. Jeremy Gray and support the organization’s work with families and communities. The evening will include catered food, comedy and entertainment, a travel auction, music, networking and fellowship. Sponsorship tables are available by calling 334-749-9487.
AUG. 4 — ONE LOVE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Concerned Citizens of Opelika will host its One Love National Night Out and Circle of Love event Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, located at 432 Maple Ave. in Opelika. The event will honor and support survivors of gun violence. The featured speaker will be the Rev. Vincent Sykes. For more information, contact Oscar Penn at 334-939-1003.
AUG. 7-16 — “SPITFIRE GRILL”
Auburn Area Community Theatre will present “Spitfire Grill” Aug. 7-16. The musical, based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, features music and book by Fred Valgc and lyrics and a book by Fred Alley.
AUG. 8 — YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIP GALA
The East Alabama Black Chamber of Commerce will host its Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Aug. 8, in the Southern Room at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika. The formal event will feature live music and support scholarships for young entrepreneurs. Tickets are available at eablackchamber.org or through the QR code on the event flyer.
AUG. 11 — AUBURN WARD 8 CANDIDATE FORUM
The Auburn Chamber will host a Ward 8 candidate forum Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. Candidates will be invited to offer remarks and answer questions. Additional information will be announced by the chamber.
AUG. 14 — DONUTS WITH DEPUTIES
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will host Donuts with Deputies Friday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the sheriff’s office, located at 1900 Frederick Road in Opelika. Community members are invited to meet local deputies and enjoy doughnuts during the informal gathering.
AUG. 17 — AUBURN MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM
The Auburn Chamber will host a mayoral candidate forum Monday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. Candidates will be invited to offer remarks and answer questions. Full event details will be announced by the
OLLI BROWN BAG SERIES
Save the date for the OLLI Brown Bag Series on select Wednesdays throughout summer. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunny Slope Annex, we’ll host the following presenters:
- July 22 – Joe Giambrone | Infection, Immunity and How Vaccines Work
The Sunny Slope Annex is located at 1031 S. College St. in Auburn. These presentations are free and open to the public.
SUNDILLA CONCERT SERIES & RADIO HOUR — 2026
- July 16 — Jessica Willis Fisher
- Aug. 28 — Act of Congress (tentative)
- Sept. 11 — Joe Crookston (AUUF)
- September — TBA
- Oct. 9 — Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs (AUUF)
- Oct. 15 or 16 — Jefferson Ross and Todd Hoke (AUUF)
- Nov. 5 — Griffin House (AUUF)
OCT. 25 — NOBUNTU
East Alabama Arts will present Nobuntu at 3 p.m. as part of its 2026-27 Performance Series.
NOV. 21 — THE PURPOSE GALA
WWAP Village will host The Purpose Gala on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 203 S. Railroad Ave. in Opelika. The formal event will celebrate young people for leadership, talent, entrepreneurship, creativity, academics, service and community impact. The evening will include youth awards, live performances, a red-carpet experience, music, dancing and the crowning of a King and Queen of Purpose. The event time will be announced. For information, sponsorships or nominations, call 334-740-1949 or 330-806-1564.
FEB. 18-20, 2027 — OPELIKA BOOK FESTIVAL
Information TBA
