50 weekend events in Birmingham, August 23-25, including Side Walk Film Festival
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It’s going to be a festive weekend in Birmingham. Here’s what’s happening in the Magic City, August 23-25.
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Featured Events
Dragon Breath and Beating Drums… Oh My!
On Saturday, August 24, Birmingham will experience something brand new—its first-ever Dragon Boat Race and Festival.
The event benefits Mitchell’s place, a totally cool preschool/outpatient clinic that helps kids/families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities.
During the event, expect plenty of dragon boats, races, live music, kids activities, food, art and more! Admission is FREE.
Step Aside Children
It’s time for the adults (21+) to have the fun. On Friday, August 23, Iron City will be hosting an indoor adult game night. Get ready for beer pong and arcade games.
Yum Yum Eat It Up
Birmingham Restaurant Week (#brw2019) wraps up this weekend. Before it ends, head out to participating restaurants for your fill of incredible eats and great deals.
Get Those Ooh’s and Ahh’s
Fall will be here before you know it. Woo hoo! Check out these open houses that show off totally fall-worthy porches and more.
Calling All Film Buffs, Movie Goers and Goober-Lovin’ Candy-holics
If you haven’t been to the Sidewalk Film Festival yet, now is the weekend to go! The event’s last day will be Sunday, August 25. So grab your tickets and your favorite candy and head downtown for an incredible weekend.
Use discount code BHAMNOW15 and save big!
All Weekend Long—August 23-25
Birmingham Restaurant Week @ These Birmingham Restaurants. $10-$50.
Address: Varies by restaurant location
Sidewalk Film Festival @ Historical Theatre District, Birmingham, AL 35203. $30-$245. Tickets. DISCOUNT CODE: BHAMNOW15
Address: Varies by venue location
The Cake @ Terrific New Theatre. 8PM. $25. Tickets.
Address: 2821 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Friday and Saturday—August 23-24
Karaoke @ The Brown Derby Bar & Grill. 8:30PM-1:30AM.
Address: 3630 6th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Live Music Weekends @ 1st and 23rd. 9PM-Midnight.
Address: 2300 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Saturday and Sunday—August 24-25
Community Work Day @ Birmingham Yoga. 8AM-2PM
Address: 605 37th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Black Enough @ Birmingham Improv Theatre. 9:30PM. Sat. 9:30-11PM; Sun. 7-8:30PM.
Address: 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Friday—August 23
Asperger’s Are Us Sketch Comedy Benefitting Children’s of Alabama @ Birmingham Improv Theatre. 7:30PM. $25-$40. Tickets.
Address: 2208 7th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Friends Trivia Night @ The Heavenly Donut Co. 7-9:30PM. $5. Tickets.
Address: 4911 Cahaba River Rd., Birmingham, AL 35243
Beverage Holder @ Makers DIY Experience. 6:30PM. $125. Register.
Address: 720 Old Towne Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35216
Adult Game Night @ Iron City. 8PM-1AM. 21+. $10-$20. Tickets.
Address: 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Aaron Lewis, State I’m In Tour @ Avondale Brewing Co. 7-10PM. $35-$160. Tickets.
Address: 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Winston Ramble @ Saturn. 9PM-Midnight. 18+. $10. Tickets.
Address: 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Happy Fall Y’all Workshop @ Hammer & Stain. 6PM. $45. Register.
Address: 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Cody Howell @ Back Forty Beer Co. 6-9PM. FREE.
Address: 3201 1st Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35222
93 Beaters @ Black Market Bar & Grill (5 Points). 9PM-Midnight. 21+. $5.
Address: 1035 20th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Captain Midnight Band Birmingham @ Ghost Train Brewing Co. 7:30-10:30PM. FREE.
Address: 2616 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35233
An Evening with Acoustic Assembly @ The Nick Rocks. 10PM. 21+. $8. Tickets.
Address: 2514 10th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Saturday—August 24
Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival @ Historic 4th Avenue Business District. 5:30-6:30PM. FREE.
Address: 4th Avenue N. between 18th and 16th St.
Dragon Boat Festival Benefitting Mitchell’s Place @ East Lake Park. 8AM-1PM. FREE.
Address: 8101 4th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35206
Awards Show @ Lyric Theatre. 9-10:30PM. FREE.
Address: 1800 3rd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Shorts: Start Here @ ASFA Recital Hall. 10:25AM-12:04PM. $15. Tickets.
Address: 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203
Shorts: Sidewalk Sampler @ ASFA Recital Hall. 8:15-9:47PM. $15. Tickets.
Address: 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203
This One’s For The Ladies @ RMTC Cabaret Theatre. 9:45-11:07PM. $15. Tickets.
Address: 301 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Sidewalk Saturday Southern AF/Saturday Night After Party @ Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. 9PM-1AM. $25. Tickets.
Address: 20 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35222
The Market @ Pepper Place. 7AM-Noon. FREE.
Address: 2829 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Criminal Justice and Mass Incarceration Voices Blog Launch @ Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 10AM-Noon. FREE.
Address: 520 16th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Williamsburg Lecture Demo A to Z @ Forstall Art Center. 10AM-Noon. $15. Tickets.
Address: 215 20th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
The Molly Ringwalds @ Avondale Brewing Co. 7:30PM. $17-$23. Tickets.
Address: 201 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Street Food Festival @ The Retreat (Mountain Brook). 11AM-2PM.
Address: 1600 Sharpsburg Cir., Birmingham, AL 35213
Liquid Gold: The Power of Breastfeeding @ Birmingham Museum of Art. 2PM.
Address: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203
Patio Pig Roast @ The Westin Birmingham. 5-8PM. $35. Tickets.
Address: 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Black Jacket Symphony: Eagles Hotel California @ The BJCC. 8PM. $24.50-$29.50. Tickets.
Address: 1001 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
A Dreamer’s Masquerade Ball @ Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. 6:30-10:30PM. Price varies. Tickets.
Address: 4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
Bottoms Up for Crohn’s & Colitis @ Cahaba Brewing Co. 1-4PM. $35. Tickets.
Address: 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
11th Annual Tailgate Challenge @ The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. 11AM-2PM. $15 (Kids 12 and under – FREE). Tickets.
Address: 1700 29th Ct. S., Birmingham, AL 35209
Farmers Market @ Lee Branch. 7:30AM-Noon. FREE.
Address: 801 Doug Baker Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35242
Sweet Home Alabama Workshop @ Hammer & Stain. 4-7PM. 18+. $40. Register.
Address: 3704 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
Tiny Tyke Tales: Anything is Possible @ Birmingham Children’s Theatre. 10:30AM. $0-$15. Tickets.
Address: 2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Batavia Arrack & Swedish Punsch @ LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. 1-3PM. FREE.
Address: 1208 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Local Author Lectures Featuring Jim Baggett @ Avondale Library. 10AM-Noon.
Address: 509 40th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Sunday—August 25
Yoga on the Terrace @ Topgolf Birmingham. 10-11AM. FREE.
Address: 1111 24th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Shorts: Alabama Narratives @ ASFA Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. 4:55-6:23PM. $15. Tickets.
Address: 800 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Mapplethorpe: Director’s Cut @ Birmingham Museum of Art. 4:45-6:35PM. $15. Tickets.
Address: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203
The Karate Kid @ McWane Science Center. 3:30-5:36PM. $15. Tickets.
Address: 200 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Wooden Barn Quilt @ Makers DIY Experience. 2PM. $25. Register.
Address: 720 Old Towne Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35216
Community Drum Jam @ Cahaba Brewing Co. 4-6PM. FREE.
Address: 4500 5th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Sunday Soul Food Brunch @ 1st and 23rd. 11AM-4PM.
Address: 2300 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Walden & Stop Light Observations @ Saturn. 8PM. 18+. FREE.
Address: 200 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
Brunch and Bubbles Bridal Show @ City Club Birmingham. 11AM-2PM. FREE.
Address: 1901 6th Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
LGBTQ Sunday Walk and Job @ Birmingham AIDS Outreach. 5-7PM. FREE.
Address: 205 32nd St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Upcoming Events
August 28: imerge 2019 @ Iron City. 3:30-10PM. $75-$150. Tickets.
August 29: One Year Anniversary @ Magic City Dentistry. 4:30-7PM. FREE
September 6: ASO Maestro’s Ball @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. $100+. Tickets.
September 8: ASAN’s Graze Birmingham @ Avondale Brewing Co. 5-8PM. $10-$45. Register.
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