30 events in Birmingham this weekend, including a folk show at Octane
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are the top 30 events happening around the ‘ham.
Friday and Saturday
The Beginning: Carlos Conducts Beethoven’s First Symphony
Where: UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. 1200 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35294
Time: 7PM
Price: Varies
Tickets
Melanie Morris Two-Day Workshop: Fast and Fearless Florals
Where: Alabama Art Supply. 1006 23rd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10AM-4PM
Price: $325
Register: 205.322.4741
Friday—January 11
Friday Night Folk Show
Where: Octane. 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 7PM
Price: FREE to attend
Bards and Brews Open Mic Poetry
Where: Birmingham Public Library. 2100 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6:30-9PM
Price: FREE
Wine Tasting with Gia
Where: Hop City Birmingham. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-7PM
Temperance
Where: The Filling Station. 5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE to attend
Stephen Smith Art Exhibit Opening
Where: Art Town at East Lake Station. 7611 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35206
Time: 6-9PM
Price: FREE
Fred Astaire Dance Studios and Grand Opening
Where: Champion Latin & Ballroom. 5510 US-280, #210, Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 7PM
Price: FREE
Trifula Rosso & Bianco Wine Tasting
Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE
Rumba Latina Birmingham
Where: Saturn. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 9PM.
Age: 18+
Price: $10
Tickets
Framed Sign Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $68
Register
Saturday—January 12
Babes Who Brunch
Where: Rojo. 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 11AM-3PM
Sea Lion Encounter
Where: The Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Price: 11-11:45AM. Members – $50; Non-members – $65
Tickets.
Divas Night OWT J13 Celebration
Where: Luxe Ultra Lounge. 300 24th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 9PM
Price: GA – FREE; VIP Table – $100
Chris Cruz Workshop: Vibrant Florals
Where: Alabama Art Supply. 1006 23rd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10AM-12PM
Price: $75
Register: 205.322.4741
2nd Annual Raising The Foundation Hair and Fashion Show
Where: The Boutwell Auditorium. 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $25-$50
Tickets
Martini Madness
Where: Magic City Acceptance Center. 2500 4th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $25
Tickets
Southern Avenue with Raquel Lily
Where: Zydeco. 2001 15th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 9PM
Price: $10
Tickets
Taste of Improv Workshop
Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre. 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 10AM-12PM
Price: $225
Register
West African Drumming Workshop with Michael Taylor
Where: Alabama Ballet. 2726 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 1:30-3PM
Price: $20
Tickets
90’s Throwback Adult Bar Mitzvah Party
Where: Temple Emanu-El. 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7:30-10:30PM
Price: $36
Tickets
Adrenaline Dance Party
Where: Saturn. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 9PM
Age: 18+
Price: $5
Tickets
Sunday—January 13
Mercedes Marathon Course Preview Run
Where: Mile End Birmingham. 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6:30-10AM
Magic Moments Magic Show
Where: Alabama Theatre. 1817 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2-5PM
Price: Adults – $30; Kids – $25; Family Four Pack – $100
Tickets
Kids Code Club
Where: TechBirmingham. 1500 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 1:30-3PM
Price: FREE
A Good Story: Works by Ric Haynes
Where: Ground Floor Contemporary. 111 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 1PM.
Price: FREE
Community Picnic
Where: Linn Park. 710 20th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 1:30PM
Price: FREE
Three Dollar Voodoo
Where: Daniel Day Gallery/Dream Mecca Studio. 3025 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 2PM
Price: $15
Author Visit with Irene Latham – “Meet Miss Fancy”
Where: Avondale Library. 509 40th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 2:30-4:30PM
Price: FREE
What other events are happening in Birmingham this weekend?
