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50 weekend events in Birmingham, June 28-30, including 3 comedy shows, a community drum jam and some yodeling
Where can you find all the best events in Birmingham? Right here! Check out these 50 events taking place in the Magic City, June 28-30.
Featured Events
Honoring a Legacy
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will open a brand new exhibit honoring the legacy of A.G. Gaston—one of the most successful African American businessmen and entrepreneurs in Alabama history. Attend the opening reception on Sun., June 30 from 3-5PM and the exhibit opening beginning on Tuesday, July 3. More info.
A Yodel Good Time
Discover phenomenal acting, great music and a whole lot of laughs during Always…Patsy Cline at the Virginia Theatre. Fun fact: the Virginia Samford Theatre first put on this show in 2011, and this year’s revival includes the original cast and director. For a behind-the-scenes look at this terrific trio, click here.
Belgian Waffles and French Toast
For a true breakfast of champions, pile on the eats on Saturday, June 29 at the Holiday Inn Homewood’s Bottomless Brunch. Please pass the syrup! Details here.
Summer Lovin’
Dreaming of the perfect backyard for hosting Pinterest-worthy summer BBQs? Check out these 41 open houses happening this weekend around Birmingham.
Whizzing Whistles!
Still working out those Fourth of July plans? Get your fill of food, music and fireworks at these 12 Independence Day events.
All Weekend Long—June 28-30
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
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Widespread Panic LIVE on the Big Screen
Where: Avondale Brewing Company. 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: Fri.-Sat. 8PM; Sun. 7PM
PERRY Sketch Comedy
Where: Forma Arts + Wellness. 1820 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: Fri.-Sat. 7:15PM & 8:15PM; Sun. 2:15PM & 3:15PM
Price: $10
Our Leading Lady by Charles Busch
Where: Theatre Downtown. 2410 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8-10PM
Price: Students–$12; Adults–$20
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50th Anniversary of Stonewall Celebration
Where: Al’s on Seventh. 2627 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8PM-Midnight
Price: $10
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
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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
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Art Brews and Shoes
Where: Back Forty Beer Co. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 1PM-1AM
Saturday and Sunday—June 29-30
Quilting in the Hoop with Lisa Knight
Where: Sewing Machine Mart. 1722 28th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 9AM-4PM
Friday—June 26
Electric Avenue-The 80s MTV Experience
Where: Iron City. 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8PM
Price: $12
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Bottomless Brunch
Where: Holiday Inn Homewood. 492 Wildwood Cir N., Homewood, AL 35209
Time: 11AM-2PM
Price: $35-Adults; $17-Kids (6-11); FREE-Kids 5 and under
Jawbone Jam Benefiting “3 Hots and a Cot”
Where: Iron City. 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7PM
Price: $10
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Farmers Market
Where: Ross Bridge. 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
Time: 4-8PM
Price: FREE
The History & The Music of The Who
Where: The Maverick Lounge. 500 23rd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8PM
Price: $20
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Hip Hop Night
Where: TrimTab Brewing Co. 2721 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7PM-Midnight
Age: 21+
Price: FREE
Gigi Scott & Trouble Town
Where: DanielDay Gallery. 3025 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8:30PM-Midnight
Price: $10
Greenleaf Hustle
Where: Back Forty Beer Co. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 5-8PM
Midnight Howlers
Where: Dave’s Pub. 1128 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10PM
Heart Gallery Classic-Birmingham Barons
Where: Regions Field. 1401 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $25-$75
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Horizons Bingo Bash
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $30-$40
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Space of a Day Live
Where: Cahaba Brewing Co. 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7-10PM
Taco Friday with Chronic Tacos
Where: Hop City. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 5-8PM
Loft Show
Where: MAKEbhm. 4000 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $7
The Brummies
Where: Saturn. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 9PM
Age: 18+
Price: $12-$15
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Peace in the Park
Where: Legion Field. 400 Graymont Ave W., Birmingham, AL 35204
Time: 6PM
Ugly Baby Live
Where: Birmingham Improv Theatre. 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 9:30PM
Price: $5-$18
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Bitter Beauties Tasting
Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE
Saturday—June 27
New Arrive Experience & Welcome Plaza
Where: The Birmingham Zoo. 2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 9AM-6PM
Price: Admission varies
Printers Corner Open House
Where: H2 Real Estate. 2012 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 11AM-2PM
Price: FREE
36th Annual Birmingham Vulcans Rugby 7s Tournament
Where: Heardmont Park. 5458 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 9AM
Farmer’s Market
Where: The MarketPlace at Lee Branch. 611 Doug Baker Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 7:30AM-Noon
Price: FREE
The Market
Where: Pepper Place. 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7AM-Noon
Price: FREE
Summer of S’mores
Where: The Birmingham Candy Company. 1821 2nd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 11AM-8PM
Reggae Block Party
Where: Chaser’s Sports Bar & Grill. 815 24th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 4PM-Midnight
Price: FREE
A Taste of Chocolate
Where: Filter-Coffee Parlor. 1927 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 2:30-3:30PM
Price: $25
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Asethetik Bham Open House Soiree
Where: Asthetik Bham. 212 24th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6-9PM
Summer Pop-Up Shop
Where: Filter-Coffee Parlor. 1927 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 2PM
Pop Up Contemporary
Where: Forma Arts + Wellness. 1820 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 12:30-2PM
Price: $15
Big Bites Food Truck and Farmers Market
Where: Hop City. 2924 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 11AM-2PM
Indie Rock Luau benefitting Space One Eleven
Where: Ghost Train Brewing Co.
Time: Noon-8PM
Price: FREE
3rd Annual Music Feeds the Soul Gala
Where: The Purpose Center at Dannon. 2324 5th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 8-11:30PM
Price: $35
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Steel City Men’s Chorus
Where: Saturn. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 9PM
Age: 18+
Price: $35-$50
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Sunday—June 28
Yoga on the Terrace
Where: Topgolf Birmingham. 1111 24th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 10-11AM
Price: FREE
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Opening Reception: A.G. Gaston: The Man and His Legacy
Where: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 520 16th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 3-5PM
Price: FREE
Neat Dreams Design Expo
Where: Vulcan Park and Museum. 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
Time: 2-5PM
Price: $10
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Hagar and Ishmael Saved by the Angel
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art. 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2-3PM
Price: FREE
Courtyard’s Summer Cookout
Where: Court Yard 280. 4683 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 2PM
Community Drum Jam
Where: Cahaba Brewing Co. 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 4-6PM
Price: FREE
FAME! A Comedy Show
Where: Birmingham Festival Theatre. 1901 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 9-11PM
Price: $7
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Comedy at the Theatre
Where: Birmingham Festival Theatre. 1901 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7PM & 9PM
Price: $15
Tickets
Upcoming Events
July 2: New Exhibit: A.G. Gaston: The Man and His Legacy @ Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM; Sun. 1-5PM. Price varies. Tickets.
July 3: Honor the Brave – Military Golf Clinic @ Highland Golf Course. 10AM-Noon. FREE. RSVP: 205-322-1902.
July 4: Alabama Bicentennial Fireworks Show @ Vulcan Park & Museum. 9PM. FREE.
