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11 virtual events happening in Birmingham April 29-May 2
Running out of quarantine activities? I mean, you can only bake so many loaves of banana bread. Good thing there’s still plenty to do (virtually, of course) in Birmingham. Here are 11 virtual events + activities happening April 29 through May 2 including online sushi-making classes, a virtual art festival and more.
Events + Activities You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime
1. Take a virtual tour of the Birmingham Museum of Art.
- What: See the BMA Director’s Cut, create your own works of art or take a virtual tour of their collection.
- When: Anytime
- Price: FREE, but you can donate here.
- Details: If you take a virtual tour or print out a coloring sheet, use the hashtag #BMAfromHome and share a photo or video with them on social to show your support!
2. Explore spring blooms at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
- What: Check out our latest story where we give you a step by step tour through the gardens with photos of everything you’d see if you were really there.
- When: Anytime
- Price: FREE, but you can donate here.
- Details: You can also head to their Youtube channel for more beautiful botanical content from the BBG.
3. Learn about natural dye and Kumo Shibori from Studio by the Tracks
- What: Watch this natural dye + Kumo Shibori workshop video from Studio by the Tracks taught by Doug Baulos.
- When: Anytime
- Price: FREE, but you can donate here.
- Details: This is the first of their ongoing video series. Subscribe to their Youtube channel to get updates!
4. Learn how to make sushi with a Birmingham Sushi Class.
- What: Birmingham Sushi Class is offering virtual sushi classes. They offer beginner and intermediate courses, and you can do it all from home!
- When: Anytime
- Price: $25 for both class levels—register online here!
- Details: They even offer shopping lists for Shipt, Amazon and Instacart. Follow them on Facebook for discounts like BOGO class offers and details on sushi pop-up shops where you can pick up sushi while social distancing!
5. Bring the Birmingham Zoo into your home through virtual tours and activities.
- What: The Birmingham Zoo is offering virtual zoo classroom resources for students of all ages. Through engaging video content, they are bringing the zoo to you!
- When: Anytime
- Price: FREE, but you can donate here.
- Details: Follow them on Facebook for fun facts, daily videos and more.
Wednesday, April 29
6. Experience the 37th annual Magic City Art Connection virtually.
- What: Find art, meet vendors and get inspired at the MCAC’s virtual event.
- When: The virtual festival is happening now through Sunday, May 3.
- Price: FREE
- Details: Stay updated on their Facebook page for a hybrid festival possibly happening this summer!
7. Submit your original quaran-tune to the Magic City Songwriting Competition.
- What: Send an original song into the Magic City Songwriting competition. The theme this year is “Change”—pretty fitting, huh?
- When: Submissions are open now and close May 31.
- Price: FREE
- Details: The winning song will be recorded, it will air on Birmingham Mountain Radio, and it will be featured on Mason Music‘s blog + social channels!
8. Join AAF Birmingham’s April Virtual Luncheon.
- What: Join AAF for their monthly luncheon, #BhamStrong: On the Ground Communications Lessons from COVID-19 with Rick Journey, Director of Communications, Mayor’s Office of Public Information, City of Birmingham.
- When: Wednesday, April 29, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
- Price: FREE, just join the Zoom call.
- Details: Register here because space is limited! P.S. Make sure to stay on the Zoom call until the end for a Q&A with Rick Journey.
9. See the premiere of a new Puppet Theatre Production by Birmingham Children’s Theatre.
- What: Watch “Anita’s Vacation,” a new puppet show from the Birmingham Children’s Theatre.
- When: The show premiers Wednesday, April 29 on BCT’s Facebook page.
- Price: FREE
- Details: The show follows a young Anita, who is saddened by the news of her canceled summer vacation. Relatable.
Thursday, April 30
10. Enjoy live music with Iron City’s Lockdown Sessions.
- What: Bring the concert to your living room with Iron City’s Lockdown Sessions!
- When: The shows will air nightly from April 30-May 2 on Iron City’s Facebook page.
- Price: FREE
- Details: The lineup includes the Chad Fisher Trio LIVE from the Lyric Theatre on Thursday, April 30 at 8PM, Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Friday, May 1 at 6PM and Josh Kinney Music on Saturday, May 2 at 8PM!
Saturday, May 2
11. Find some zen at the Fearless Fest Virtual Pop Up.
- What: Take some time this weekend to re-center during the Fearless Fest virtual pop-up festival. They are offering three classes with past Fearless Fest teachers!
- When: The virtual festival will happen Saturday, May 2 from 8:30AM-12:30PM.
- Price: FREE, but they are accepting donations via Venmo (@Annie-Damsky) and Paypal (anniesyoga@gmail.com).
- Details: Register using this simple form and choose your desired class(es). You will receive an email Friday, May 1 with a zoom link for each class you register for.
Know of more virtual events happening this week in Birmingham? Let us know on social @BhamNow on Instagram and Facebook or @Now_Bham on Twitter!
