30 events in Birmingham this weekend, including a folk show at Octane

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?