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Through individually conceived projects and... Apr 28, 2025 Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am ... A Year in Verse Presented by Create Birmingham at The Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham A Year in Verse: A Celebration of Salaam Green's Inaugural Year as Birmingham's Poet Laureate. This free event will take place Tuesday, April 29, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Birmingham Public Library Central Branch. The evening will include... Apr 29, 2025 Tue, Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm Everything is Great! A Town Hall for the People! Presented by TownHallShow.com at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham Part Town Hall, Part improvised parody. Real issues and questions are fielded by comedians playing the roles of absent elected officials in this improvised live game show version of a TOWN HALL! Comedians have come together to take the reins of... Apr 30, 2025 Wed, Apr 30 @ 8:00 pm Friends Bookstore $7 Bag Sale Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore we are having a $7 bag sale on May 1-3. Bags will be provided. All proceeds from the bag sale benefit the Homewood Public Library. May 01, 2025 Thu, May 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, May 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am Zydeco Zumba Presented by Birmingham Zydeco Cajun Club at The Magnolia Ballroom, Birmingham Come participate in a zumba class with a unique twist: zydeco music! Get your blood pumping and have a great time while you get in shape! Instruction by Libby, every Thursday at The Magnolia Ballroom. Admission is $10. What: Zydeco Zumba... May 01, 2025 Thu, May 01 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 08 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 15 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 22 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 29 @ 5:30 pm Thu, Jun 05 @ 5:30 pm Thu, Jun 12 @ 5:30 pm ... Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons Presented by Concordia Ballroom Dance Club at Concordia Beneficial Society, Birmingham We will teach two classes, beginner Waltz and beginner East Coast Swing. The Waltz class will be taught first, and will include Waltz partnership skills, basic timing, dancing to Waltz music, and several Waltz figures including left and right... May 01, 2025 Thu, May 01 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 08 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 15 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 22 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 29 @ 6:00 pm Art In the Village Presented by Mountain Brook Art Association at Mountain Brook City Hall, Birmingham Art in the Village, well known for its 42 years, is a free community event that celebrates area artists offering a large variety of high-quality fine art paintings and drawings. Shop the works of more than 50 Mountain Brook Art Association... May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 9:00 am Impact Arts Festival Presented by IMPACT ARTS COUNCIL at Morris Park, Morris Bring the whole family and dive into a day full of creativity, fun, and imagination at the Impact Arts Festival! Designed with kids in mind, this exciting event offers hands-on art activities where young artists can paint, craft, and create their... May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am MAKEbhm Spring Open House + MadeGood DIY/Demo Market Presented by MAKEbhm at MAKEbhm, Birmingham MAKEbhm Spring Open House + MadeGood Demo Market Saturday, May 3rd 10am - 2pm MAKEbhm is hosting its annual Spring Open House with a twist - we are pairing with our friends at MadeGood to present a Demo Makers Market. Not only will the studios... May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am Desi Banks Presented by The Lyric Theatre at The Lyric Theatre, Birmingham Desi Banks May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 7:00 pm Sesame Street Live Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Theatre, Birmingham Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo's... May 04, 2025 Sun, May 04 @ 2:00 pm Sun, May 04 @ 6:00 pm Monologue Mondays Presented by Encore Theatre and Gallery at Encore Theatre and Gallery, Birmingham This is Monologue Mondays — the revival. Here’s the vibe: A mic. A monologue. A room full of creatives. And your shot to own the spotlight. What started online during the pandemic is now an in-person theatrical mixer, where local performers... May 05, 2025 Mon, May 05 @ 7:00 pm Mon, May 12 @ 7:00 pm Mon, May 19 @ 7:00 pm The Encore String Quartet Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood Join us as we welcome the Encore String Quartet for a free classical concert! As always the quartet will prepare a perfectly balanced program of pieces from the repertoire. The concert is free, open to the public and listeners of all ages. The... May 06, 2025 Tue, May 06 @ 11:00 am PA Ettiquette Workshop Presented by Create Birmingham Join Film Birmingham alongside local crew and filmmakers to get hands-on technical skill training. You’ll navigate from department to department to get in-the-moment training from industry and subject matter experts. We’ll have local... May 06, 2025 Tue, May 06 @ 5:00 pm Beetlejuice Presented by The American Theatre Guild at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Concert Hall, Birmingham He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Birmingham. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose... May 06, 2025 Tue, May 06 @ 7:30 pm Wed, May 07 @ 7:30 pm Thu, May 08 @ 7:30 pm Fri, May 09 @ 7:30 pm Sat, May 10 @ 2:00 pm Sat, May 10 @ 7:30 pm Sun, May 11 @ 1:00 pm ... Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Workshop Presented by Create Birmingham at Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will manage The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. A community-based... May 08, 2025 Thu, May 08 @ 6:00 pm Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Workshop Presented by Create Birmingham at Amari Curb Market, Trussville Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will manage The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. A community-based... May 08, 2025 Thu, May 08 @ 6:00 pm Michael Blaustein Presented by The Lyric Theatre at The Lyric Theatre, Birmingham Michael Blaustein May 08, 2025 Thu, May 08 @ 7:00 pm Mother's Day at SBTT Presented by Studio By the Tracks at Studio By The Tracks, Irondale Come spend Mother's Day at Studio by the Tracks! We will be hosting a maker's market, selling original art, building bouquets, etc! May 10, 2025 Sat, May 10 @ 10:00 am "Grillin In The Grove" BBQ Cook-Off Presented by Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham "Get ready for a sizzling good time! Join us for the 2025 4th Annual "Grillin' in the Grove & Mother's Day Pop-Up Shop" Benefiting the youth department & the 2025 vacation Bible school class at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church. Cook team &... May 10, 2025 Sat, May 10 @ 10:00 am Improv! At the Cinema Presented by Chaotic Good Improv at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham Join us for Improv! At the Cinema, a short-form improv comedy show where the audience is part of the fun. This fast-paced improv show incorporates audience suggestions in every game–even getting audience members on stage. Don’t miss out on... May 14, 2025 Wed, May 14 @ 7:00 pm The Upstairs Comedy Series Presents: Billy Wayne Davis Presented by Avondale Brewing Company at Avondale Brewing Company, Birmingham The Upstairs Comedy Series Presents: Billy Wayne Davis May 15, 2025 Thu, May 15 @ 8:00 pm Elysian Gardens and BZCC present Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble Presented by Birmingham Cajun Zydeco Club at Elysian Gardens, Birmingham The Birmingham Cajun Zydeco Club (BCZZ) Presents Curley Taylor and his band, Zydeco Trouble, hailing from the heart of Creole country in Louisiana. Curley's soulful, bluesy vocals and the band's hard driving zydeco beat blend to create their... May 16, 2025 Fri, May 16 @ 8:00 pm Harmony & Heritage Festival 2025! Presented by Sandpiper Advisory Group at Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens, Birmingham This vibrant event celebrates wellness, education, culture, and community through an immersive experience featuring fresh foods, free workouts, workshops, free massages, local vendors, and more. Join us for the Harmony & Heritage Festival—a... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 10:00 am Brick Fan Expo - A LEGO Fan Event Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Exhibition Halls, Birmingham Brick Fan Expo - A LEGO Fan Event May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 18 @ 10:00 am Birmingham Folk Festival. Be Healed by the Power of Local Music! Presented by The Birmingham Folk Festival Inc. at Avondale Park, Birmingham Bring the entire family to enjoy incredible live music, arts and crafts, activities, and food in historic Avondale Park. And best of all, it's still FREE for everyone! Avondale Park will come alive with beautiful music, vibrant performances, and... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 11:00 am BZCC Presents: Curley Taylor at the Birmingham Folk Festival! Presented by Birmingham Zydeco Cajun Club at Avondale Amphitheatre, Birmingham Louisiana native Curley Taylor has been around music all of his life. Born into a musical family, drums were Curley's first instrument. Curley began his professional career at age 16 by playing drums in his father's band, Jude Taylor and the... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 11:00 am The Reflex - A Tribute to Duran Duran Presented by Ferus Artisan Ales - Trussville at Ferus Artisan Ales - Trussville, Trussville In one amazing night you’ll find yourself back in the 80’s, back on the dance floor, singing along with Duran Duran's biggest hits. The sounds, the lights, and the visual experience will bring it all back for you. Based out of Atlanta, THE... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 7:00 pm The Moth Birmingham StorySLAM: ONLY IN BIRMINGHAM (18+) Presented by Saturn Birmingham at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham The Moth Birmingham StorySLAM: ONLY IN BIRMINGHAM (18+) May 19, 2025 Mon, May 19 @ 7:30 pm Drag Night at The Nick Presented by The Nick at The Nick, Birmingham Drag Night at The Nick May 24, 2025 Sat, May 24 @ 9:00 pm Sat, Jun 28 @ 9:00 pm Space One Eleven City Center Art After School Classes for 2nd-12th Graders Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and... Apr 28, 2025 Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am ... A Year in Verse Presented by Create Birmingham at The Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham A Year in Verse: A Celebration of Salaam Green's Inaugural Year as Birmingham's Poet Laureate. This free event will take place Tuesday, April 29, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Birmingham Public Library Central Branch. The evening will include... Apr 29, 2025 Tue, Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm Everything is Great! A Town Hall for the People! Presented by TownHallShow.com at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham Part Town Hall, Part improvised parody. Real issues and questions are fielded by comedians playing the roles of absent elected officials in this improvised live game show version of a TOWN HALL! Comedians have come together to take the reins of... Apr 30, 2025 Wed, Apr 30 @ 8:00 pm Friends Bookstore $7 Bag Sale Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore we are having a $7 bag sale on May 1-3. Bags will be provided. All proceeds from the bag sale benefit the Homewood Public Library. May 01, 2025 Thu, May 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, May 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am Zydeco Zumba Presented by Birmingham Zydeco Cajun Club at The Magnolia Ballroom, Birmingham Come participate in a zumba class with a unique twist: zydeco music! Get your blood pumping and have a great time while you get in shape! Instruction by Libby, every Thursday at The Magnolia Ballroom. Admission is $10. What: Zydeco Zumba... May 01, 2025 Thu, May 01 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 08 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 15 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 22 @ 5:30 pm Thu, May 29 @ 5:30 pm Thu, Jun 05 @ 5:30 pm Thu, Jun 12 @ 5:30 pm ... Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons Presented by Concordia Ballroom Dance Club at Concordia Beneficial Society, Birmingham We will teach two classes, beginner Waltz and beginner East Coast Swing. The Waltz class will be taught first, and will include Waltz partnership skills, basic timing, dancing to Waltz music, and several Waltz figures including left and right... May 01, 2025 Thu, May 01 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 08 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 15 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 22 @ 6:00 pm Thu, May 29 @ 6:00 pm Art In the Village Presented by Mountain Brook Art Association at Mountain Brook City Hall, Birmingham Art in the Village, well known for its 42 years, is a free community event that celebrates area artists offering a large variety of high-quality fine art paintings and drawings. Shop the works of more than 50 Mountain Brook Art Association... May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 9:00 am Impact Arts Festival Presented by IMPACT ARTS COUNCIL at Morris Park, Morris Bring the whole family and dive into a day full of creativity, fun, and imagination at the Impact Arts Festival! Designed with kids in mind, this exciting event offers hands-on art activities where young artists can paint, craft, and create their... May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am MAKEbhm Spring Open House + MadeGood DIY/Demo Market Presented by MAKEbhm at MAKEbhm, Birmingham MAKEbhm Spring Open House + MadeGood Demo Market Saturday, May 3rd 10am - 2pm MAKEbhm is hosting its annual Spring Open House with a twist - we are pairing with our friends at MadeGood to present a Demo Makers Market. Not only will the studios... May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am Desi Banks Presented by The Lyric Theatre at The Lyric Theatre, Birmingham Desi Banks May 03, 2025 Sat, May 03 @ 7:00 pm Sesame Street Live Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Theatre, Birmingham Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo's... May 04, 2025 Sun, May 04 @ 2:00 pm Sun, May 04 @ 6:00 pm Monologue Mondays Presented by Encore Theatre and Gallery at Encore Theatre and Gallery, Birmingham This is Monologue Mondays — the revival. Here’s the vibe: A mic. A monologue. A room full of creatives. And your shot to own the spotlight. What started online during the pandemic is now an in-person theatrical mixer, where local performers... May 05, 2025 Mon, May 05 @ 7:00 pm Mon, May 12 @ 7:00 pm Mon, May 19 @ 7:00 pm The Encore String Quartet Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood Join us as we welcome the Encore String Quartet for a free classical concert! As always the quartet will prepare a perfectly balanced program of pieces from the repertoire. The concert is free, open to the public and listeners of all ages. The... May 06, 2025 Tue, May 06 @ 11:00 am PA Ettiquette Workshop Presented by Create Birmingham Join Film Birmingham alongside local crew and filmmakers to get hands-on technical skill training. You’ll navigate from department to department to get in-the-moment training from industry and subject matter experts. We’ll have local... May 06, 2025 Tue, May 06 @ 5:00 pm Beetlejuice Presented by The American Theatre Guild at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Concert Hall, Birmingham He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Birmingham. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose... May 06, 2025 Tue, May 06 @ 7:30 pm Wed, May 07 @ 7:30 pm Thu, May 08 @ 7:30 pm Fri, May 09 @ 7:30 pm Sat, May 10 @ 2:00 pm Sat, May 10 @ 7:30 pm Sun, May 11 @ 1:00 pm ... Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Workshop Presented by Create Birmingham at Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will manage The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. A community-based... May 08, 2025 Thu, May 08 @ 6:00 pm Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Workshop Presented by Create Birmingham at Amari Curb Market, Trussville Create Birmingham, in partnership with the Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will manage The Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. A community-based... May 08, 2025 Thu, May 08 @ 6:00 pm Michael Blaustein Presented by The Lyric Theatre at The Lyric Theatre, Birmingham Michael Blaustein May 08, 2025 Thu, May 08 @ 7:00 pm Mother's Day at SBTT Presented by Studio By the Tracks at Studio By The Tracks, Irondale Come spend Mother's Day at Studio by the Tracks! We will be hosting a maker's market, selling original art, building bouquets, etc! May 10, 2025 Sat, May 10 @ 10:00 am "Grillin In The Grove" BBQ Cook-Off Presented by Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham "Get ready for a sizzling good time! Join us for the 2025 4th Annual "Grillin' in the Grove & Mother's Day Pop-Up Shop" Benefiting the youth department & the 2025 vacation Bible school class at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church. Cook team &... May 10, 2025 Sat, May 10 @ 10:00 am Improv! At the Cinema Presented by Chaotic Good Improv at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham Join us for Improv! At the Cinema, a short-form improv comedy show where the audience is part of the fun. This fast-paced improv show incorporates audience suggestions in every game–even getting audience members on stage. Don’t miss out on... May 14, 2025 Wed, May 14 @ 7:00 pm The Upstairs Comedy Series Presents: Billy Wayne Davis Presented by Avondale Brewing Company at Avondale Brewing Company, Birmingham The Upstairs Comedy Series Presents: Billy Wayne Davis May 15, 2025 Thu, May 15 @ 8:00 pm Elysian Gardens and BZCC present Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble Presented by Birmingham Cajun Zydeco Club at Elysian Gardens, Birmingham The Birmingham Cajun Zydeco Club (BCZZ) Presents Curley Taylor and his band, Zydeco Trouble, hailing from the heart of Creole country in Louisiana. Curley's soulful, bluesy vocals and the band's hard driving zydeco beat blend to create their... May 16, 2025 Fri, May 16 @ 8:00 pm Harmony & Heritage Festival 2025! Presented by Sandpiper Advisory Group at Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens, Birmingham This vibrant event celebrates wellness, education, culture, and community through an immersive experience featuring fresh foods, free workouts, workshops, free massages, local vendors, and more. Join us for the Harmony & Heritage Festival—a... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 10:00 am Brick Fan Expo - A LEGO Fan Event Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Exhibition Halls, Birmingham Brick Fan Expo - A LEGO Fan Event May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 18 @ 10:00 am Birmingham Folk Festival. Be Healed by the Power of Local Music! Presented by The Birmingham Folk Festival Inc. at Avondale Park, Birmingham Bring the entire family to enjoy incredible live music, arts and crafts, activities, and food in historic Avondale Park. And best of all, it's still FREE for everyone! Avondale Park will come alive with beautiful music, vibrant performances, and... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 11:00 am BZCC Presents: Curley Taylor at the Birmingham Folk Festival! Presented by Birmingham Zydeco Cajun Club at Avondale Amphitheatre, Birmingham Louisiana native Curley Taylor has been around music all of his life. Born into a musical family, drums were Curley's first instrument. Curley began his professional career at age 16 by playing drums in his father's band, Jude Taylor and the... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 11:00 am The Reflex - A Tribute to Duran Duran Presented by Ferus Artisan Ales - Trussville at Ferus Artisan Ales - Trussville, Trussville In one amazing night you’ll find yourself back in the 80’s, back on the dance floor, singing along with Duran Duran's biggest hits. The sounds, the lights, and the visual experience will bring it all back for you. Based out of Atlanta, THE... May 17, 2025 Sat, May 17 @ 7:00 pm The Moth Birmingham StorySLAM: ONLY IN BIRMINGHAM (18+) Presented by Saturn Birmingham at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham The Moth Birmingham StorySLAM: ONLY IN BIRMINGHAM (18+) May 19, 2025 Mon, May 19 @ 7:30 pm Drag Night at The Nick Presented by The Nick at The Nick, Birmingham Drag Night at The Nick May 24, 2025 Sat, May 24 @ 9:00 pm Sat, Jun 28 @ 9:00 pm SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS HERE
