50 events this weekend in Birmingham, including a Diamond showcase and a spring plant sale
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The weekend is here and there is lots to do in Birmingham. Here’s what’s going on April 12-14.
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Plan Ahead
It’s a busy weekend in Birmingham. To ensure you avoid missing out on any fun, check out this list of street closures happening in downtown Birmingham over the weekend.
Feature Stories
Forever Home
Are you ready to make your forever home in Birmingham? We’d love to have you! But you have to find that perfect house first. The best way to start is by checking out these 35 open houses happening this weekend.
Experience the Magic
Hey Hogwarts fans! It’s time to dust off those robes and experience some serious magic during the Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert.” Watch as the film plays on the big screen, while accompanied by this incredibly talented orchestra.
I attended this event last year, and let me tell you, it was pure genius!
It’s as Sweet as Biscuits and Bunnies
As Easter weekend draws near, the egg hunts are heating up all over town. On Saturday, April 13 from 9-11AM, Asbury United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Biscuits and Bunnies event—and it’s free and open to the public. Hundreds of colorful eggs are just one of the reasons to attend. Click here for three more!
Put a Ring On It
Gorgeous diamond rings and more? Add some sparkle to your weekend with some serious bling during Diamonds Directs Spring Designer Showcase. You can save big, too! Learn how.
A Bright Future
From MIT to Silicon Valley and even Greece, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students at The Altamont School during their Open House on Sunday, April 14. Learn more.
Grab That Fishing Rod
It’s time to catch some fish during the 2nd Annual Benton Nissan Titan Bass Tournament benefitting King’s Home. Top teams win cash prizes!
All Weekend Long—April 12-14
Diamonds Direct Spring Designer Showcase
Where: Diamonds Direct. 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35243
Time: Fri.-Sat.–10AM-8PM; Sun.–12-6PM
Price: FREE to attend
50th Annual Spring Plant Sale
Where: Brookwood Village. 780 Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: Fri.-9AM-6PM; Sat.–9AM-4PM; Sun.–11AM-3PM
Price: FREE
Leeds Downtown Carnival
Where: Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce. 7901 Parkway Dr, Leeds, AL 35094
Time: Fri.–5-10PM; Sat.–1-5PM, 6-10PM; Sun.–1-6PM
Price: Admission–FREE; Armbands–$15; Ride Tickets–$1 each.
Friday and Saturday—April 12-13
Record Store Day 2019 Pre-Party
Where: Crestwood Coffee Company. 5512 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
Time: 10PM-8AM
Price: $40
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert–SuperPOPS!
Where: Samford University Wright Center. 872 Montague Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
Time: Fri.–7PM; Sat.–2PM.
Price: $29+
Tickets
The Mountaintop
Where: Birmingham Festival Theatre. 1901 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 8-10:30PM
Price: $25
Tickets
Friday—April 12
Japanese Whisky Tasting
Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE
Ugly Baby Live
Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre. 2208 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 9:30-11:30PM
Price: $10
Tickets
Black Bear Encounter
Where: The Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 1:30-2:15PM
Price: Members–$50; Non-Members–$65
Register
Little Seeds: Springtime in the Gardens
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 10-11:30AM
Ages Requirements: 4-5 years old
Price: Members–$10; Non-Members–$12
Register
Sweet Home AL Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd, Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $40
Tickets
Music Speaks Volumes: From Bebop to Hip Hop
Where: Ramsay High School. 1800 13th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Price: $10
Tickets
Reading Between the Wines
Where: Birmingham Public Library. 2100 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6:30-9PM
Age Requirements: 21+
Price: FREE to attend
Dickel Whiskey Happy Hour
Where: Brennan’s Irish Pub. 1108 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 4:30-7:30PM
Price: FREE
Latin Music Nights
Where: Tropicaleo. 4426 4th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7PM-1AM
Price: FREE
The Brickmasons
Where: Moe’s Original BBQ (Lakeview). 731 29th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 9PM-2AM
Price: FREE
Glow on the Green 2019
Where: Highland Park Golf. 3300 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 3-10PM
Price: Single Player–$125
Tickets
Unscripted
Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre. 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7-9PM
Price: $12; Students–$6
Tickets
Happy Hour Happening
Where: Forma Arts + Wellness. 1820 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 5:30-8PM
Price: $5-$15
Wine Tasting with Jake
Where: Hop City Birmingham. 2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5PM
Price: FREE
Get Healthy on the Railroad
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-7PM
Price: FREE
Saturday—March 13
Biscuits and Bunnies
Where: Asbury United Methodist Church. 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 9AM
Price: FREE
2nd Annual Benton Nissan Titan Bass Tournament
Where: Lay Lake at Beeswax Park.
Time: Sunrise-3PM
Price: $250 per boat
Register
Photography: Water Features of the Gardens
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 9AM-1PM
Price: $75
Register
7th Annual Bell Center Cornhole Classic
Where: Good People Brewing Company. 114 14th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 11AM-7PM
Price: $4-$70
Register
Saturday Market at Pepper Place
Where: Pepper Place. 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7AM-Noon
Price: FREE
AWS Fest! A Benefit Concert for Alabama Waldorf School
Where: Avondale Brewing Company. 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 3-10PM
Price: $15+ donation; Kids 14 and under–FREE
Tickets
Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk
Where: Veterans Park (Hoover). 4800 Valleydale Rd., Meadowbrook, AL 35242
Time: 9AM
Price: $15-$25
Register
BHM 26.2 Race Series
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7AM-1PM
Price: $25-$260
Register
Charlotte’s Web
Where: Birmingham Children’s Theatre. 2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2:30PM & 7:30PM
Price: $10-$15
Tickets
Magic Moments Masters Par-Tee
Where: Back Forty Beer Company. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 2-5PM
Price: $10
Tickets
In Snow, Startle the Heavens & Kinzi
Where: TrimTab Brewing Company. 2721 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7PM
Price: $5
Lisa Opielinski Pop-Up Workshop: Masking & Layering Techniques
Where: Alabama Art Supply. 1006 23rd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10AM-1PM
Price: $75
Register: 205.322.4741
April LIVE Music
Where: Filter-Coffee Parlor. 1927 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 5:30-8:30PM
Price: FREE
RLB’s Spring Salsa Social
Where: Rumba Latina Birmingham.
Time: 9PM-2AM
Price: FREE
Grand Opening Party
Where: Molly Green (The Summit). 214 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
Time: 10AM-12PM
Price: FREE
Bee School–Short Class
Where: Samford University. 800 Lakeshore Dr., Homewood, AL 35229
Time: 8:45-11:45AM
Price: $39.99
Tickets
Five Points South: Preserving Neighborhood Values Spring Walking Tours
Where: Vulcan Park and Museum. 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 9:30AM-12:30PM
Price: Members–$10; Non-Members–$12
Tickets
April Walking Tours–Birmingham Civil Rights District
Where: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 520 16th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10-11AM
Price: FREE
Kiss: End of the Road World Tour
Where: The BJCC. 1001 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 7:30
Price: Varies
Tickets
A Record Store Day Celebration
Where: Mom’s Basement. 4411 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7-11PM
Price: FREE
Second Saturday Tour
Where: Oak Hill Cemetery. 1120 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 10AM-12PM
Price: $7-$15
Tickets
Sunday—March 14
Darter Festival
Where: Southern Environmental Center. 900 Arkadelphia Rd., Birmingham, AL 35254
Time: 12-5PM
Price: $10-$50
Tickets
Sister City Listens to Community: Poetry on the Freedom House Mic
Where: Freedom House.
Time: 1-4PM
Price: FREE
The Yellow Dandies EP Release Party
Where: Avondale Common House. 4100 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, Al 35222
Time: 5-8PM
Price: FREE
C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert
Where: The BJCC. 1001 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 4PM
Price: $39-$89
Tickets
Final Touch: Helping Real Estate Professionals Create Lasting Impressions
Where: 703 47th Pl S., Birmingham, AL 35222.
Time: 3PM
Price: FREE
Family Sunday/Autism Friendly Awareness Day/Jackie Robinson Day
Where: Regions Field. 1401 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 4-7PM
Price: $15
Tickets
Game of Thrones Season 8 Watch Party
Where: Cahaba Brewing Company. 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 8-10:30PM
Price: FREE
True40 Pop-Up
Where: TrimTab Brewing Company.
Time: 2-4PM
Price: $10
HOGA
Where: Red Mountain Park. 2011 Frankfurt Dr., Birmingham, AL 35211
Time: 10AM
Price: $5
Register
Top Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 20: Earth Day 2019@ Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 11AM-3PM. FREE.
Saturday, April 20:Mutt Strut 2019@ UAB Campus Green. 8AM. $15-$30. Register.
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