50 weekend events in Birmingham, August 9-11, including Art on the Rocks

Get those weekend plans set! Here’s what’s happening around Birmingham August 9-11.

Featured Events

It’s Now or Never!

Today (Friday, August 10) is your last chance this summer to attend Art on the Rocks at the Birmingham Museum of Art. If you’re into art, music, drinks and hours of fun, read on for more info. Tickets available here. 

Musical Entertainment 

Live music on a Friday and Saturday night? Sounds like an amazing time! Check out Kenny Neal—Louisiana bluesman—and The Claypool Lennon Delirium this weekend at Iron City.

Dreaming of a…

After being feasted upon by so many mosquitos this summer, I’m dreaming of a house with a screened-in porch! What are you looking for in your next home? You may find it at these open houses happening around Birmingham this weekend. 

All Weekend Long—August 9-11

Songs for a New World @ Birmingham Festival Theatre. Fri.-Sat. 8-10:30PM; Sun. 2-4:30PM. Tickets.
Address: 1901 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205

Friday and Saturday—August 9-10

Karaoke @ Brown Derby. 8:30PM. 21+.
Address: 3630 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222

The Cake @ Terrific New Theatre. 8PM. $25. Tickets.
Address: 2821 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Yellow by Del Shores @ Theatre Downtown. 8PM. $20. Tickets.
Address: 2410 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Friday—August 9

Art On The Rocks featuring Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears @ Birmingham Museum of Art. 7-11PM. $15-$25. Tickets.
Address: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203

Art On The Rocks After-Party @ Paper Doll Bar. 10:30PM-2AM. FREE with AOTR wristband.
Address: 2320 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Good Vibes Friday with Palm Ghosts and DJ Stevo @ TrimTab Brewing Co. 7PM-Midnight. 
Address: 2721 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Earthbound Anniversary Show @ Avondale Brewing Co. 8PM. 
Address: 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222

Soulful Jazz Fest @ The Purpose Center at Dannon. 7-10PM. $17-$270. Tickets.
Address: 2324 5th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Oweda, The Night Birds, Soul Karnival and Calliope Pettis @ The Nick Rocks. 10PM. 21+. $8. Tickets.
Address: 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205

Ugly Baby Live @ Birmingham Improv Theatre. 9:30-11:30PM. $5-$18. Tickets.
Address: 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Double Down for Rett @ B&A Warehouse. 6:30-10PM. Register.
Address: 1531 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Here Come The Mummies with Little Raine Band @ Saturn. 9PM. 18+. $22. Tickets.
Address: 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222

Kenny Neal @ Iron City. 8PM. $25-$40. Tickets.
Address: 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233

The Goonies @ Alabama Theatre. 7PM. $9. Tickets.
Address: 1817 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Docent-Led Tour @ Birmingham Museum of Art. 3:30-6:30PM. FREE. Register.
Address: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203

Organic Crusoe Rum Tasting @ LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 5PM. FREE.
Address: 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234

Couples Date Night @ Hammer & Stain. 6-9PM. 21+. $68. Register.
Address: 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216

Classic Country Vinyl Night @ Ghost Train Brewing Co. 6-10PM. FREE.
Address: 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Saturday—August 10

Night Market @ Woodlawn Street Market. 5PM. 
Address: 1 55th Pl. S., Birmingham, Alabama 35212

Beer, Bands & Bullies Benefiting Bama Bully Rescue @ Avondale Brewing Co. 4-9PM. $20. Tickets.
Address: 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222

SlumFest 2019 @ Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. 1-11:30PM. $45-$100. Tickets.
Address: 20 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35222

The Market @ Pepper Place. 7AM-Noon. FREE.
Address: 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205

The Claypool Lennon Delirium @ Iron City. 8PM. $26-$160. Tickets.
Address: 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Rise of the TMNT Sewer Studio Tour @ Railroad Park. 10AM-2PM. 
Address: 1600 1st Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Jam in the Ham 2019 @ Zydeco. 6PM. 18+. $15. Tickets.
Address: 2001 15th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205

Save the O’s 5K & Fun Run @ Greystone Golf & Country Club. 8AM. $30-$35. Register.
Address: 4100 Greystone Dr., Birmingham, AL 35242

Pilcrow Summer DJ Series with DJ Savvy @ Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar. 8PM-2AM. 
Address: 2015 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Shoes and Brews Cornhole Tourney @ Firehouse Shelter. 1-7PM. $0-$50. Register.
Address: 1501 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

The Yellow Dandies @ Ghost Train Brewing Co. 7-10PM. 
Address: 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Painting the Figure in Oil with Jonathan Matthews @ Forstall Art Center. 10AM-4PM. $150 + $50 deposit.
Address: 215 20th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203

2nd Saturday Downtown TrussVegas @ Next to Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Trussville. 6-10PM. FREE.
Address: 90 Parkway Dr., Trussville, AL 35173

Farmers Market @ The MarketPlace at Lee Branch. 7:30AM-Noon. FREE.
Address: 611 Doug Baker Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35242

Pop Up with Marysia Galbraith @ Filter-Coffee Parlor. 10AM-2PM. FREE.
Address: 1927 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205

DreamCatcher @ Brennan’s Irish Pub. 9PM-1AM. 
Address: 1108 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205

White Trash Bash @ Innisfree Irish Pub. 10PM-3AM. 
Address: 710 29th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Summer Shindig @ Old Baker Farm. 5-9PM. $10.
Address: 1041 Farmingdale Rd., Harpersville, AL 35078

Tent Sales @ Crestline Village. 10AM-5PM. 
Mountain Brook, AL

The Velvet Lining @ Wild Roast Cafe. 7-9PM. $10. Tickets.
Address: 585 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham, AL 35226

Sunday—August 11

Wooden Barn Quilt Workshop @ Hammer & Stain. 2PM. 18+. $35. Register.
Address: 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216

Gone with the Wind @ Alabama Theatre. 2PM. $9. Tickets.
Address: 1817 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Ales & Tails: A Dog Walk with the Tragic City Rollers @ Cahaba Brewing Co. 2-5PM. $7-$15.
Address: 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222

Arts ’N The Garden Benefiting the Bush Hills Community @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 3-6PM. $15-$25 (Kids 12 and under FREE). Tickets.
Address: 2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223

Jazz in the Park @ W.C. Patton Park. 6-9PM. 
Address: 3969 14th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35234

Brunch & Live Music @ The Yard Birmingham at Elyton Hotel. 11AM-2PM. Reservations.
Address: 1928 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Iron City Fright Club Presents: Re-Animator @ Mom’s Basement. 5:30-8:30PM. 
Address: 4411 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222

Noodleboard Workshop @ Hammer & Stain. 2-5PM. 18+. $85. Register.
Address: 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216

Sunday Soul Food Brunch @ 1st and 23rd. 11AM-4PM. 
Address: 2300 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Ashley Hulsey Coutch @ Rojo Birmingham. 7-9PM. 
Address: 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205

Community Family Outing: Genealogy and You @ Birmingham Public Library. 2PM. 
Address: 2100 Park Pl., Birmingham, AL 35203

Upcoming Events

August 15: Bham Black Pride Comedy Show “That’s So Gay!” @ Avondale Brewing Co. 7-10PM. $20. Tickets.
August 18: L’Chaim @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall. 2:30-4PM. $25-$50. Tickets.
August 19-25: Sidewalk Film Festival @ Historical Theatre District, Birmingham, AL 35203. $30-$245.Tickets. 
August 24: Dragon Boat Festival @ East Lake Park. 8AM-1PM. FREE.
August 28: imerge 2019@ Iron City. 3:30-10PM. $75-$150. Tickets.