50 weekend events in Birmingham, June 7-9, including a doughnut day, a pancake run and a summer of s’mores

Birmingham, dog, pets, doughnuts, donuts, National Doughnut Day, Hero Doughnuts
Nothing’s better than a Hero Doughnuts. Photo via @jess_agram_

Get ready for a weekend filled with plans. Here’s what’s happening in Birmingham, June 7-9.

Featured Events

Quiet ‘Dem Crickets

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra returns to Railroad Park, June 7-9, for their annual summer series—Symphony in the Summer. Bonus: it’s free! Learn more

Calling All Speed Demons

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Are you ready for the Barber Small Bore event? Photo via Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

It’s time to rip up the track at Barber Motorsports Small Bore Festival, June 7-9.  Get your heart pumping for a weekend you won’t forget. Details here

Splish splash

Birmingham, Greater Birmingham MLS, open houses
Photo via Greater Birmingham MLS

Looking for a new pad with access to a gorgeous community pool? Check out the four bedroom on Crawford Court in Chelsea, plus more open houses this weekend around Birmingham. 

Sweet Tooth Happy Dance

Birmingham, Hero Doughnuts
Photo via Hero Doughnuts

It’s National Doughnut Day. Here’s where to nab the best dough rings in town—including some freebies!

All Weekend Long—June 7-9

Birmingham, Symphony in the Summer
Symphony in the Summer at Railroad Park in Birmingham. Photo via Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Barber Small Bore Festival

Where: Barber Motorsports Park. 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Leeds, AL 35094
Time: Fri.-Sat.–8AM-10PM; Sun.–8AM-6PM
Price: $40 (Kids 15 and under–FREE)
Tickets

Symphony in the Summer

Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: Fri.-Sat.–8PM; Sun.–6PM.
Price: FREE

Friday and Saturday—June 7-8 

Birmingham, Birmingham Festival Theatre
Photo via Birmingham Festival Theatre

Tea & Sympathy

Where: Birmingham Festival Theatre. 1901 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: Fri.-Sat.–8-10:30PM; Sun.–2-4:30PM
Price: $25
Tickets

Latin Music Nights

Where: Tropicaleo. 4426 4th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7PM-Midnight
Price: FREE

Pride Foam Party and Shows

Where: The Chapel Bar & Nightclub. 620 27th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7PM-3AM

Friday—June 9

Birmingham, Iron City Bham, Iron City, Strutter: A Tribute to Kiss, music
Strutter: A Tribute to Kiss. Photo via Iron City Bham

Strutter—A Tribute to KISS

Where: Iron City. 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8PM
Price: $18-$20
Tickets

Night Hike

Where: Oak Mountain State Park.
Time: 7-9PM

Miss Alabama Pageant

Where: Samford University Wright Center. 872 Montague Dr., Birmingham, AL 35229
Time: 7-9PM
Price: Varies
Tickets

Kid At Heart

Where: Avondale Brewing Co. 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 6-10PM
Price: FREE

GUINESS Promo

Where: The Red Shamrock Pub. 42 Manning Pl., Birmingham, AL 35254
Time: 6PM

Vinyl Rock

Where: Superior Grill. 4701 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 7-11PM

Brooks Wine Tasting with Knox

Where: Hop City. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE

Art Show

Where: Manitou Supply. 4000 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 6PM
Price: FREE

Lemon Peppered Soul: A Curated Night of Ensley Art

Where: 602 19th St. Ensley.
Time: 6:45-9PM
Price: $10-$15
Tickets

Birmingham, food trucks, The Summit
Photo via We Are Wolves Birmingham, AL

Food Truck Friday

Where: The Summit. 214 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
Time: 6-8PM

TJ Tower Social Hour

Where: Roots & Revelry. 1623 2nd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 11AM-6PM
Price: FREE

Get Healthy on the Railroad

Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-7PM
Price: FREE

Poker Night at the Library

Where: North Shelby Library. 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 6-8PM

JayCee The Painter Art Show

Where: Birmingham Urban League, Inc. 1229 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 7-10PM
Price: FREE

Saturday—June 8

Birmingham, Central AL Pride, parade, Pridefest
Photo via Central AL Pride

Central Alabama Pride Parade

Where: 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6PM
Price: FREE

EVA Sidewalk Showcase

Where: Art Town at East Lake Station. 7611 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35206
Time: 9AM-3PM
Price: FREE

Big Cahaba Cleanup

Where: Cahaba River.
Time: 8AM-1PM
Price: FREE
Register

The Market

Where: Pepper Place. 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7AM-Noon
Price: FREE

Woodlawn Street Market

Where: Woodlawn Street Market. 1 55th Pl. S. Birmingham, Alabama 35212
Time: 10AM-4PM
Price: FREE

Symphony in the Summer JP Social

Where: Good People Brewing Company. 114 14th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 9:30-11PM

Cahaba Beer Tasting + Big Bites Food Truck

Where: Hop City Birmingham. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-8PM

Birmingham, The Birmingham Candy Company
S’mores. Photo via The Birmingham Candy Company

Summer of S’mores 

Where: The Birmingham Candy Company. 1821 2nd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 11AM-8PM

Magic City Paint Night

Where: Miami Fusion Cafe. 2015 5th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $50
Tickets

Yoga + Brews

Where: Cahaba Brewing Co. 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 6-7PM
Price: FREE

Pride Parade Viewing Party

Where: Al’s On Seventh. 2627 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-9PM.
Price: FREE

20th Anniversary and International Food Celebration

Where: Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish. 7340 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 4PM

Karbach Beer Tasting + Big Bite Food Truck

Where: Hop City Birmingham. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 11AM-2PM

Birmingham, Fleet Feet
Photo via Fleet Feet

Summer Sunrise Pancake Run

Where: Fleet Feet Birmingham. 3060 Healthy Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Time: 8-10AM
Price: FREE

Latin Rock Night Featuring ETER4

Where: The Nick. 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10PM-2AM
Price: $10-$12
Tickets

Snap, Crackle and Popup Shop

Where: Luxe Ultra Lounge. 300 24th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 3PM
Price: FREE

Kellie Newsome Workshop: Large Abstracts

Where: Alabama Art Supply. 1006 23rd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10AM-4PM.
Price: $150
Register: 205.322.4741

HB&R Brings the Blues to Brennan’s 

Where: Brennan’s Irish Pub. 1108 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 9PM

Saturday Stroll

Where: Back Forty Beer Co. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 9AM

Figurative and Still Life Workshop

Where: Forstall Art Center. 215 20th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10AM-4PM

Sunday—June 9

Birmingham, Hammer & Stain, Father's Day
Photo via Hammer & Stain

All About Dad Workshop

Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 2-5PM
Price: $100
Register

Ping Pong Tournament

Where: The Woolworth. 1006 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 1:45-5PM

Central Alabama Pridefest

Where: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. 20 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 10AM
Price: FREE; VIP  Admission–$75-$125
Tickets

One Year Anniversary Party

Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 12-9PM
Price: FREE

La Route de Paris: The African Diaspora

Where: The Boutwell Auditorium. 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6PM
Price: $15-$60
Tickets

Jazz in the Park

Where: Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens. 331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Time: 7PM
Price: FREE

Blue Water Highway

Where: Saturn. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 8PM
Age: 18+
Price: $12
Tickets

Alabama: From Territory to State

Where: North Shelby Library. 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 2-3:30PM
Register

Cashmere Williams

Where: Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens. 331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Time: 6-9PM
Price: FREE

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Dog Park Picnic

Where: Hoover Dog Park. 3469 Loch Haven Dr., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 11AM-3PM
Price: FREE

LGBTQ Sunday Walk and Jog

Where: Birmingham Aids Outreach.
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE

Upcoming Events

June 13-16: Alice in Wonderland @ Riverchase Galleria. 13-14–7PM; 15–2PM & 7PM; 16–2PM. FREE. Tickets.
June 13-16: Always Patsy Cline @ Virginia Samford Theatre. June 13-15 – 7:30PM; June 16 – 2:30PM. $15-$40. Tickets.
June 15: AIDS Alabama Funky Food Truck Festival @ Cahaba Brewing Co. 1-5PM. FREE. $5 donation suggested.
June 15: Juneteenth Celebration @ Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 11AM-6PM. FREE.
June 15: Lego Day @ McWane Science Center. General Admission (price varies). Tickets.

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