Swim like a mermaid, enjoy a peach fritter sundae and more this weekend in Birmingham, June 21-23
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Did you know there are actual mermaid classes for adults in Birmingham? Check it out this weekend and more June 21-23.
Featured Events
Mmm, Mmm, Good!
Loosen that belt and chow down at Asbury United Methodist Church’s BBQ & Chili Cookoff. The event happens this Saturday, June 22, from 3-8PM. Learn more.
Here Kitty, Kitty
Curious about what’s behind the many colorful home doors around Birmingham? Get a sneak peek at these 38 open houses this weekend.
The Country Beat
Always…Patsy Cline lights up the stage at the Virginia Samford Theatre all weekend long. More info.
Catch of the Day
Fill those long summer days with hours of fishing. Here are 10 fishing spots nearby to bait your hook.
Hey, Smartypants!
Test your knowledge at these upcoming trivia events taking place throughout the summer.
All Weekend Long—June 21-23
Always Patsy Cline
Where: Virginia Samford Theatre. 1116 26th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: Fri.-Sat. 7:30PM; Sun. 2:30PM
Price: $15-$30
Tickets
Magic City Con 2019
Where: Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel. 1000 Galleria Cir, Birmingham, AL 35244
Time: 12-6PM
Price: Varies
Tickets
1963 Civil Rights Experience: A Walk Through Company
Where: Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. 1510 5th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10-11:30AM
Juneteenth Celebration 2019: The Spirit of Freedom
Where: Studio 2500. 2500 26th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: Fri. 7-9PM; Sat. 11M-4PM; Sun. 3-5PM.
Price: Fri. $10; Sat.-Sun. FREE
My Fair Lady
Where: Red Mountain Theatre. 301 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: Fri. 7:30-10:30PM; Sat. 2-5PM, 7:30-10:30PM; Sun. 2-5PM
Price: $20-$60
Tickets
Bus Stop
Where: Terrific New Theatre. 2821 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: Fri.-Sat. 8-10:30PM; Sun. 2:30-5PM
Price: $25
Tickets
Friday and Saturday—June 21-22
Our Leading Lady by Charles Busch
Where: Theatre Downtown. 2410 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8-10PM
Price: Students–$12; Adults–$20
Tickets
Saturday and Sunday—June 22-23
Mermaid Weekend Classes (Adults)
Where: ScubaVentures. 610 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Time: 3-5PM
Price: $200
Tickets
Friday—June 21
Latin Music Nights
Where: Tropicaleo. 4426 4th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7PM-Midnight
Price: FREE
Peach Fritter Sundaes on National Peaches ‘N Cream Day
Where: The Heavenly Donut Co. 4911 Cahaba River Rd., Birmingham, AL 35243
Time: 12-9PM
Price: $6.99
Galactic Engineers of Magnetic Sounds
Where: Black Market Bar & Grill. 1035 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 9PM-Midnight
Get Healthy on the Railroad
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-7PM
Price: FREE
Time: 6-7PM
Price: FREE
Grayton Beach Party
Where: Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint. 2811 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-11PM
Ghost Train Takeover
Where: The Red Shamrock Pub. 42 Manning Pl., Birmingham, AL 35254
Time: 5-8PM
Russ Maddox Band
Where: Dave’s Pub. 1128 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10PM
Price: FREE
The Talismen
Where: Ghost Train Brewing Co. 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7PM
Vinyl Rock
Where: Workplay. 500 23rd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-9PM
Bell’s Brite Night & Wine Tasting + Big Bite Food Truck
Where: Hop City. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-7PM
Margeaux and the Cats
Where: Brennan’s Irish Pub. 1108 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 8-11PM
Price: $5
High Tide
Where: Back Forty Beer Company. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 5-8PM
Price: FREE
Summer Solstice
Where: Dreamers Supply Co. 825 39th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 6-9PM
Ugly Baby Live
Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre. 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 9:30-11:30PM
Price: Adults-$10; Students-$5; VIP-$18
Tickets
Another Pataphysical Freakout
Where: East Village Arts of Birmingham. 7611 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35206
Time: 8-11PM
Price: $5
Australia and New Zealand Wine Tasting
Where: The Vintage Wine Shoppe. 201 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 5-6:30PM
Price: FREE
Saturday—June 22
BBQ & Chili Cookoff
Where: Asbury United Methodist Church. 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 5PM
Price: Adult $8; Kids (5-10) $5. Kids (4 and under) FREE
Taco Fest
Where: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. 20 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 3-8PM
Price: $5–advance; $10-at door
Lost Attractions of Alabama Book Signing
Where: Vulcan Park and Museum. 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 1-2:30PM
Tasting and Tour
Where: Dread River Distilling Co. 2400 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 3:30-4:15PM
Age: 21+
Tickets
African Heritage Festival
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art. 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10AM-2PM
Price: FREE
Legion FC Social Mixer Tour
Where: Birmingham Pedal Tours. 2201 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 3-5PM
Price: $30
Tickets
The Market
Where: Pepper Place. 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7AM-Noon
Price: FREE
Preston Lovinggood
Where: WorkPlay. 500 23rd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8-11PM
Price: $15
Tickets
Community Juneteenth Celebration
Where: Willow Wood Recreation Center. 5312 Georgia Rd., Birmingham, AL 35212
Time: 11AM-2PM
Price: FREE
Poker Night
Where: Havanah on 1st. 2312 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 7PM
Braids and Brunch Father Daughter Day
Where: The Boutwell Auditorium. 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2PM
Price: $65
Tickets
4th Saturday Serve
Where: Kelly Ingram Park. 500 17th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 9AM
Price: FREE
Zydefest: Live Music and Mudbugs
Where: Zydeco. 2001 15th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 5PM
Age: 18+
Price: $12–General Admission; $20–VIP
Tickets
Manitou Supply’s Summer Fair ’19
Where: Manitou Supply. 4000 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 12-5PM
Storytime on the Mountain
Where: Ruffner Mountain. 1214 81st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35206
Time: 10AM
Price: FREE
RSVP
Sunday—June 23
Phis: Live Simulcast
Where: Iron City. 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-11PM
Price: FREE
Storytellers Comedy Show
Where: Birmingham Festival Theatre. 1901 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7-8:30PM
YOGA on the Green
Where: UAB University Rec Center. 1501 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 3:30-5:30PM
Price: FREE
Rail Road Park Gathering
Where: Railroad Park. 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 3PM
Price: FREE
The Schmohawks
Where: Back Forty Beer Company. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 2-5PM
Weird! Market and Art Fest
Where: Woody’s. 800 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham, AL 35235
Time: 10AM-5PM
Zoo, Brews and Full Moon Bar-B-Que
Where: Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 5:30-8:30PM.
Price: Varies
Tickets
Farmers Market
Where: The MarketPlace Lee Branch. 611 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 7:30AM-Noon
Price: FREE
Girls Rock Bham June Showcase
Where: Good People Brewing Company. 114 14th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-8PM
Price: FREE.
The Folk Project
Where: Back Forty Beer Company. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 5-8PM.
Son Volt
Where: Saturn. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 8PM
Age: 18+
Price: $15
Tickets
Upcoming Events
June 28-30: Always Patsy Cline @ Virginia Samford Theatre. Fri.-Sat. 7:30PM; Sun. 2:30PM. $15-$30. Tickets.
June 28-30: My Fair Lady @ Red Mountain Theatre Company. Fri. 7:30-10:30PM; Sat. 2-5PM, 7:30-10:30PM; Sun. 2-5PM. $20-$60. Tickets.
June 28-30: 1963 Civil Rights Experience: A Walk Through Company @ Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. 10-11:30AM.
June 30: Neat Dreams Design Expo @ Vulcan Park and Museum. 2-5PM. $10. Tickets.
July 4: Alabama Bicentennial Fireworks Show @ Vulcan Park and Museum. 9PM. FREE.
July 27: Birmingham Burger Fest @ Avondale Brewing Co. 11AM-3PM. Advance–$15; At Door–$20 Tickets.