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50 events this weekend in Birmingham, including New Beer’s Eve and the Honda Indy Grand Prix
When it comes to events in Birmingham, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s happening this weekend, April 5-7. (Plus a further look ahead.)
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Top 4 Events
Rain Is Good Luck Don’t Ya Know
So grab that umbrella and check out these 36 houses that are fresh on the market. I bet the clouds will part and the sun will shine when you find that new home.
Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama is finally here. And believe me when I say, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. What can you expect during the event? Complimentary wine and craft beer. A fan zone with music, food and autograph sessions. Don’t forget the races! There will be plenty of rubber burning up the track, too. But there’s much more. Click herefor more info and to purchase tickets.
McWane After Dark New Beer’s Eve
Saturday, April 6 marks 86 years since the end of prohibition—and McWane Science Center is celebrating with their first ever New Beer’s Eve event. During this exciting event, you’ll learn all about the science of beer from local Birmingham breweries. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of samples to try out while you’re there. For the backstory on New Beer’s Eve, click here. Don’t wait until the beer’s all gone. Get your tickets now! (This is a 21+ event. Be sure to bring your ID.)
Sozo Children’s 8th Annual Run for a Reason 5K
On Sunday, April 7, race through the heart of Avondale during Sozo Children’s 8th Annual Run for a Reason 5K. Through your support, Sozo Children can continue its mission of helping care for children in Uganda, Africa. For more info and to register, click here.
Alabama Auto Show
More car excitement takes place this weekend during the Alabama Auto Show. Don’t miss out on these sweet rides. Here are the details:
Time: Fri.-Sat.–10AM-9PM; Sun.–10AM-6PM
Price: Adults–$8; Kids 14 and under–FREE.
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All Weekend Long—April 5-7
Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
Where: Barber Motorsports Park. 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Leeds, AL 35094
Price: 3-Day Pass–$69; Fri. Pass–$15; Sat. Pass–$35; Sun. Pass–$45
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The Mountaintop
Where: Birmingham Festival Theatre. 1901 1/2 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: Fri.-Sat.–8-10:30PM; Sun.–2-4PM
Price: $25
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Alabama Auto Show
Where: The BJCC. 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: Fri.-Sat. 10AM-9PM; Sun. 10AM-6PM
Price: $8. Kids 14 and under–FREE
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Friday and Saturday
African Violet Show and Sale
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: Fri. 2-4PM; Sat. 9AM-3PM.
The Icon: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony–Masterworks
Where: UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. 1200 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7-9PM
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Saturday and Sunday
Charlotte’s Webb
Where: Birmingham Children’s Theatre. 2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2:30PM
Price: $20-$28
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Friday–April 5
Prints & Patterns Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $55
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Nightlife Proram: ZooSnooze
Where: The Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Roots: Stories About the Nature of the South
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Price: $10
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Get Healthy on the Railroad–Family Fun Friday
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-7PM
Price: FREE
Ugly Baby Live
Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre. 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 9:30-11:30PM
Price: $10
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Wine with Knox + Bham District Beer Release & Anatomy of Pi
Where: Hop City Birmingham. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE
Latin Music Nights
Where: Tropicaleo. 4426 4th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7PM-1AM
Price: FREE
Reggae Friday
Where: The Vault. 1920 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10PM-4AM
Price: $10
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Tea and Tarot
Where: Books, Beans and Candles. 1620 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7-8:45PM
Price: FREE
Wine Tasting
Where: Piggly Wiggly (Clairmont Avenue). 3314 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 4-6PM
Price: FREE
Riot Dance Party with JD Charles III & LeJack Jackson
Where: Marty’s PM. 1813 10th Ct S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 11PM-5AM
Kodak Black-Dying to Live
Where: Boutwell Auditorium. 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 7PM
Price: $35-$40
Tickets
Saturday–April 6
McWane After Dark New Beer’s Eve
Where: McWane Science Center. 3117, 200 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 7:30-10:30PM
Price: $20
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2019 Run for a Reason 5K
Where: Sozo Trading Co. 4 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 1PM
Price: $35-$45
Register
Woodlawn Street Market
Where: 1 55th Pl. S., Birmingham, AL 35212
Time: 10AM-4PM
Price: FREE
All About Pets Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd. Birmingham, AL 35216
Time: 4-7PM
Price: $45
Register
Mt Laurel Spring Festival
Where: The Town of Mt Laurel. 5 Mt. Laurel Ave, Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 10AM-3PM
Price: FREE
7th Annual CahabaQue
Where: Cahaba Brewing Company. 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 1-5PM
Price: $20. Kids 10 and under–FREE
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9th Annual Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-Off
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 11AM
Price: $25. Kids 12 and under–FREE
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Natural Burgundy Wine Tasting
Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 1-3PM
Price: FREE
Spoken Truth Poetry Festival
Where: UAB Humanities Building. 912 13th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 1-6PM
Register
Captain Midnight Band
Where: Ghost Train Brewing Co. 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8-11PM
Price: FREE
Southern Made Creatives
Where: Ensley Live Entertainment Loft. 1816 Ave E., Birmingham, AL 35218
Time: 7-11PM
Price: $10
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Legion FC Social Mixer Tour
Where: Birmingham Pedal Tours. 2201 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 3-5PM
Price: $30
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Improv or Go Home! Improv Competition
Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre. 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7-8:45PM
Price: $12. Students–$6
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2019 Funky Fish Fry
Where: Avondale Brewing Company. 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 12-6PM
Price: Single–$25; Couple–$40.
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Makeshift 5K Returns
Where: Lakeshore Trail. Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 9-11AM
Price: FREE
Birmingham Funky Fun Run & 5K
Where: Avondale Park. 44th Pl N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 8-11AM
Price: $20-$35
Register
April Walking Tours
Where: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 520 16th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10-11AM
Price: FREE
April LIVE Music
Where: Filter-Coffee Parlor. 1927 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 5:30PM
Price: FREE
BHM Field Day 2019
Where: Crestwood Park. 5400 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
Time: 10AM-1PM
Price: $10-$40
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Black Bear Encounter
Where: The Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 1:30-2:15PM
Price: Zoo Members–$50; Non-Members–$65
Register
NeoPixel LED Umbrella
Where: Red Mountain Makers. 5502 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35212
Time: 10AM-1PM
Price: $75
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Foundation Ball 2019: 200 Years Young
Where: The Theodore. 3211 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 8PM-12AM
Price: $65-$100
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Family Yoga in the Gardens
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 9-10AM
Ages Requirements: 3+
Price: $15 (Adult + 1 child); $5 for additional family member
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Sunday–April 7
2nd Annual Crawfish Boil
Where: Little Savannah Restaurant and Bar. 3811 Clairmont Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 11AM-6PM
Price: $10-$40
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B’Ham Femme’s Dinner–Benefitting The Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Where: Thomas Jefferson Tower. 1623 2nd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6PM
Price: $115
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Children’s Swing Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd. Birmingham, AL 35216
Time: 2-5PM
Price: $70
Register
Beck Hall Sunday Brunch
Where: Avondale Common House. 4100 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 11AM-3PM
Mic Check Birmingham: Battle Rap Chat
Where: Bizarre Coffee Bar. 217 22nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 4-8PM
Price: FREE
Shower for the Shelter
Where: Greater Birmingham Humane Society. 300 Snow Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 2-4PM
Price: FREE
Ridge Vineyards Wine Dinner with Blueprint on 3rd
Where: Hop City Birmingham. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-8PM
Price: $100
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Community Drum Jam
Where: Cahaba Brewing Company. 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 4-6PM
Price: FREE
Dark Star Orchestra
Where: Iron City Bham. 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8PM-12AM
Price: $25-$30
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Looking Ahead
April 12-13: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert. Fri., April 12 @ 7PM; Sat., April 13 @ 2PM. $29+. Tickets.
April 12-14: Diamonds Direct Spring Designer Showcase @ Diamonds Direct. Fri.-Sat.–10AM-8PM; Sun.–12-6PM. FREE to attend.
April 13: Biscuits and Bunnies @ Asbury United Methodist Church. 9-11AM. FREE.
April 14:Open House @ The Altamont School. 2-3:30PM. FREE.
April 20:Mutt Strut @ UAB Campus Green. $15-$50. Register.
What event are you looking most forward to?
