The Wizard of Oz, Art on the Rocks, AL Comic Con and more this weekend in Birmingham, July 12-14
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There’s lots to discover this weekend in Birmingham. Here’s what’s happening July 12-14.
Featured Events
“I did it with my powers”
It’s opening weekend for Matilda the Musical. Head to the Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre and discover the intelligence, wit and extraordinary powers of this beloved character. Details and tickets.
Fluid Fashion
That’s the theme of this month’s Art On The Rocks event. Art, music, food and drinks await you at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Read on for more info and to purchase tickets.
Geeks Unite
It’s time for two full days of cosplay, competitions and more comic and anime characters than you know what to do with during Alabama Comic Con. Tickets range from $20-$40. Kids 10 and under get in FREE! Tickets.
Picture It
Do you picture yourself in a cozy three bedroom? Check out the home on Forrest Drive in Homewood. Plus more open houses happening this weekend.
All Weekend Long—July 12-14
Alabama State Steel-Tip Tournament
Where: Birmingham Greyhound Racing. 1000 John Rogers Dr., Birmingham, AL 35235
Time: 6-9PM
Matilda The Musical
Where: Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. 800 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: Wed.-Sat. 7:30PM; Tues.-Wed., Sat.-Sun. 2PM
Price: $20+
Tickets
Friday and Saturday—July 12-13
Taste the Source: Merroir & Terroir
Where: Domestique Coffee. 3017 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $75
Tickets
Saturday and Sunday—July 13-14
Alabama Comic Con
Where: The BJCC. 1001 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: Sat. 10AM-6PM; Sun. 11AM-5PM
Price: $20-$40. Kids 10 and under–FREE
Tickets
Friday—July 12
Art on the Rocks
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art. 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Age: 18+
Time: 7-11PM
Price: BMA Members–$15; Non-Members–$25
Tickets
Art On The Rocks After Party
Where: Paper Doll Bar. 2320 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10:30PM-2AM
Proper Sake Tasting
Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: 5-7PM
Bards & Brews Open Mic
Where: Birmingham Public Library. 2100 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 6:30-9PM
Price: FREE
The Little Red Hen
Where: Birmingham Children’s Theatre. 2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10AM
Price: $10-$15
Tickets
The Goods
Where: DanielDay Gallery. 3025 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8-11PM
A Night with DJ Supreme
Where: Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar. 2015 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 9PM-1AM
Sweet Home AL Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $40
Tickets
The Get Up Kids
Where: Saturn. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 8:30PM
Age: 18+
Price: $20-$24
Tickets
Punk Rock Art Show
Where: Brennan’s Irish Pub. 1108 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7PM-Midnight
Price: $10
Hollis Brown, Onehundreds, VOLK
Where: The Nick Rocks. 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10PM
Age: 21+
Price: $8-$10
Tickets
Venture Boi + Matt Bryant
Where: Mom’s Basement. 4411 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 9PM-Midnight
Front Porch Picket Sign
Where: Makers DIY Experience. 720 Old Towne Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Price: $60
Register
Saturday—July 13
Ensley Renaissance Festival
Where: The Field of Hope (Ensley). 1601 Avenue K, Birmingham, AL 35218
Time: 1-7PM
Price: FREE
RSVP
BHAM Street Art Scavenger Hunt
Where: Destination Birmingham. 1500 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2PM
Price: $15-$50
Tickets
Clairmont Avenue Walking Trail Ribbon Cutting
Where: Crestwood South Birmingham.
Time: 10AM-Noon
Art Ball Benefitting Cossa Riverkeepers
Where: Roots & Revelry. 1623 2nd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 7PM-Midnight
Age: 19+
Price: $1
The Market
Where: Pepper Place. 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7AM-Noon
Price: FREE
Babes Who Brunch
Where: Rojo. 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 11AM-3PM
Toss Out Ovarian Cancer Cornhole Tournament
Where: Avondale Brewing Company. 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 2-6PM
Price: $40 per team
Register
Roger Torbert Artist Reception
Where: Filter -Coffee Parlor. 1927 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 12-2PM
Price: FREE
Party for Prevention Alabama
Where: Back Forty Beer Company. 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $50-$100
Tickets
Luau Patio Party
Where: Zydeco. 2001 15th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 9AM
Price: $10-$20
Tickets
Steel City Swing
Where: The Market at Pepper Place. 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 9-11:30AM
Soul Brunch
Where: Crestwood Coffee. 5512 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
Time: 10AM-2PM
2nd Saturday Park Clean Up
Where: Five Points South Bham.
Time: 9AM-Noon
Christmas in July Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 4-7PM
Price: $55
Tickets
What’s That Plant? How to Identify Plants
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223
Time: 9AM-5PM
Price: Members–$85; Non-Members–$95
Register
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Where: Cahaba Brewing Co. 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 4-11PM
Price: $20
The Styrofoam Turtles, Jon Worthy and the Bends, Bible Belt, Long Bony Arms
Where: The Nick Rocks. 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 10PM
Age: 21+
Price: $8-$10
Tickets
Patio Party
Where: The Lab Bar & Kitchen. 808 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 5-9PM
Farmer’s Market
Where: The MarketPlace at Lee Branch. 611 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Time: 7:30AM-Noon
Price: FREE
Layers: A Collaborative Art Show by Paul Wilm & Peter Wilm
Where: Manitou Supply. 4000 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 6-8:30PM
Price: FREE
Impressionistic Birmingham with Amy Peterson
Where: Forstall Art Center. 215 20th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 10AM-4PM
Price: $125 ($50 deposit)
Joshua Davis Jam
Where: East Village Arts of Birmingham. 7611 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35206
Time: 7-10PM
BlueStages Lauren Mitchell
Where: Magic City Blues Society.
Time: 7-10PM
Price: $20
Birmingham Legion FC vs. North Carolina
Where: BBVA Field. 800 11th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Time: 7PM
Price: $15-$25
Tickets
The Crossbows
Where: Ghost Train Brewing Co. 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 6-9PM
Sunday—July 14
The Wizard of Oz
Where: Alabama Theatre. 1817 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2PM
Price: $9
Tickets
Community Family Outing: Genealogy and You
Where: Birmingham Public Library. 2100 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 2PM
Brunch & Live Music
Where: The Yard Birmingham at Elyton Hotel. 1928 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Time: 11AM-2PM
Reservations
Billy Bob Thornton
Where: Iron City. 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Time: 8PM
Price: $25-$30
Tickets
Prints & Patterns Workshop
Where: Hammer & Stain. 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Time: 2-5PM
Price: $55
Tickets
Blackwater Brass
Where: The Nick Rocks.
Time: 9PM
Age: 21+
Price: $6-$8
Tickets
Bastille Day Safe
Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Time: Noon-12PM
Time: Noon-12PM
Josh Mullican Sunday Brunch
Where: Avondale Common House. 4100 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Time: 11AM-3PM
Upcoming Events
July 17: 5 Year Anniversary @ Wasabi Juan’s. Hwy 280 location 12-1PM; The Battery location–2-3PM.
July 19-21: Summer Showcase @ Diamonds Direct. Fri.-Sat. 10AM-8PM; Sun. 12-6PM.
July 20: McWane After Dark: Fly Me To the Moon @ McWane Science Center. 7:30-10:30PM. $15 advance; $20 at door. 21+. Tickets.
July 27: Birmingham Burger Fest Benefiting the ALS Association @ Avondale Brewing Co. 11AM-3PM. Tickets.
