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