Weekend events in Birmingham Jan. 3-5 including the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series
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Looking for weekend plans? Here’s what’s happening January 3-5 in Birmingham.
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Drab to Fab
January is one of the grayest and rainiest months of the year. Fortunately, these incredible open houses will bright your weekend!
Dirt, Back Flips and a Whole Lot of Power
Saturday-Sunday, January 4-5, witness Monster Jam athletes tear up the dirt in a championship battle in the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series. Birmingham will also be home to the first-ever indoor arena-based Monster Jam truck back flip! Wowza! Tickets.
The Ice Melts January 5!
It’s the last weekend to take a trip down the ice slide at Brrrmingham Winter Adventure in Railroad Park. Don’t miss out on 100 ft. of slippery excitement! Tickets.
Live Comedy, Guided Hikes and Monster Trucks
Some of the team walks you through 3 weekend events in Now the Weekend’s Video Edition. Check it out.
All Weekend Long—January 3-5
Fantastic Fungi The Mushroom Movie @ Sidewalk Film. 4:15PM. Fri. 6PM, Sat. 2PM & 4PM, Sun. 4:15PM. Tickets.
Saturday and Sunday—January 4-5
Monster Jam Triple Threat Series @ The BJCC. Sat. 1PM & 7PM, Sun. 2PM. $15. Tickets.
Friday—January 3
Lettuce – Elevate Tour @ Iron City. 8-11PM. $25. Tickets.
Dave Stone @ The Upstairs at Avondale. 9PM-Midnight. $10. Tickets.
Tea and Tarot @ Books, Beans and Candles. 7-8:45PM. FREE.
Funny Free Fridays @ Good People Brewing Co. 9-10:30PM. FREE.
New Year Bar Brawl “Lakeview Edition” @ Lakeview Bham. 6:30-11PM.
Atomic Love ‘80s Rock N’ Roll Prom Party @ Rojo Birmingham. 7-10:30PM. RSVP: 205.328.4733.
West African Drumming Master Class with Michael Taylor @ East Village Arts of Birmingham. 7-9PM. $25. Tickets.
First Friday – Pizza, Popcorn and Pottery @ Do It Yourself Crafts. 6-9PM. Register.
Reid Haughton @ Zydeco. 9:30PM. 18+. $5. Tickets.
Saturday—January 4
Colt Ford @ Iron City. 8-11PM. $20. Tickets.
Creature Comfort, KinZie @ The Nick. 10PM. 21+. $10. Tickets.
Visual Space: Masquerade New Year Party @ Wyndham Hotel. 7:30PM-1AM. $35-$55.
Saturday Stroll (2020 Kickoff) @ Back Forty Beer Co. 9AM.
Grand Opening @ Gear Gaming Birmingham. Noon-10PM.
Two Jimmy Band Live @ Saw’s Juke Joint. 6-9PM.
Storytime: Where the Wild Things Are @ Books-A-Million. 11AM. FREE.
The Sassy Brown Band @ Black Market Bar & Grill – 5 Points S. 9PM-Midnight. 21+. $5.
Live Music with Angela Lynn @ Flying Biscuit Cafe – The Shops of the Colonnade. 6-9PM.
Happy Hour Yoga @ Good People Brewing Co. 11AM. $10.
Women’s Basketball vs. Old Dominion @ Bartow Arena. 2-4PM. $3-$5. Tickets.
Sunday—January 5
Morgan Heritage @ Saturn. 7-11PM. $20-$55. Tickets.
Artist Opening – Lee Alan “Possum” Doss @ Filter-Coffee Parlor. Noon-2PM. FREE.
Peanut & John Sunday Brunch @ Avondale Common House. 11AM-3PM.
Sober Sunday Tastings @ LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. Noon-9PM. FREE.
Golden Globes Watch Party @ Sidewalk Film. 7-10PM. FREE.
Bizarre Brunch Series @ Bizarre: The Coffee Bar. 2-4PM. FREE. Register.
Open Jam Night @ Crestwood Tavern. 6-10PM.
Drag Night @ The Nick. 11PM. 21+. $7. Tickets.
Smooth Operators Performing Live @ DanielDay Gallery. 2:30-6PM. $15.
Upcoming Events
Jan. 17th-May 10th: Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World @ McWane Science Center. $8-$20.Tickets.
Jan. 17-Jan. 2, 2021: Right or Privilege? Alabama Women & the Right to Vote @ Vulcan Park & Museum. 10AM-6PM. Adults $6, Seniors (65+) $5, Kids (5-12) $4, Kids (4 and under) FREE.
Jan. 18: Saturdays in the Gardens: Grow Tropical Houseplants @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 10AM-Noon. $10. Register.
Jan. 18-19: BrickFair Alabama LEGO Fan Expo @ The BJCC. 10AM-4PM. Adults $14, Kids (3 and under) FREE. Tickets.
Jan. 23-Feb. 9: Cabaret @ Virginia Samford Theatre. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30PM, Sunday 2:30PM. $20-$40. Tickets.
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