25 May events in Birmingham, including Do Dah Day—plan now
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May is here and events are picking up speed. Plan for an exciting month with these local events popping in Birmingham.
1. Stars Fell on Alabama
What to Expect: a never-before-seen virtual Spring Serenades concert series with Alabama Symphony Orchestra. More info.
When: Now-Tuesday, May 16, 24-hour streaming
Where: Virtual
Price: FREE
Donate here
Watch here
2. Pre-Launch Event: BOMBINGHAM A Day of Reckoning
What to Expect: a virtual pre-launch Facebook live event with author Earl Muir. Meet the author, ask questions and win prizes. More info.
When: Tuesday, May 11, 6:30PM
Where: Virtual
Price: FREE
Watch via Facebook live
3. Red Mountain Theatre Parkside Concert Series
What to Expect: two weekends of notable concerts on the stages of Red Mountain Theatre Company to celebrate their new Arts Campus on Highland Ave. More info.
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, May 13-June, 7:30PM + 8PM
Where: Red Mountain Theatre, 2130 Highland Ave 2nd floor, Birmingham, AL 35205
Price: $10
Tickets
4. Birmingham Heart Walk with American Heart Association
What to Expect: a virtual Move More Challenge to raise funds and awareness for the American Heart Association. More info.
When: Thursday, May 13-Saturday, June 12
Where: Anywhere
Price: FREE to participate | Fundraising requested
Register
5. Storybook Adventure Hunt
What to Expect: a unique outdoor scavenger hunt with Birmingham Children’s Theatre that sends you on a journey to find your favorite storybook characters at different locations around Birmingham. Scavenger hunt clues are sent via email the day of the event. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15, 9:30AM-12:30PM
Where: Around Birmingham
Price: $25 per family
Tickets
6. 15th Annual Spring Scramble 5K
What to Expect: a 5K road race (+ optional Virtual 5K) hosted by UAB Pediatrics Residency Program and Children’s of Alabama. Proceeds from the event benefit the Coat of Arms. Enjoy music, games and raffle prizes after the race. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15-Saturday, 22, 5-7PM
Where: Trak Shak Homewood, 2839 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209
Price: UAB/Children’s of AL Employees – $25 | General Public – $30
Register
7. Cahaba Lily Festival Virtual
What to Expect: a virtual festival celebrating the blooming of the Cahaba Lily—an aquatic plant native to the Birmingahm area. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15
Where: Virtual via YouTube
Price: FREE
Watch here
8. Pelham Palooza
What to Expect: local live music and vendors, food trucks and Kidszapalooza with rides, games and more. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15, 10AM-4PM
Where: The Trails at Pelham Park
Admission: FREE
9. Creek Bank Festival
What to Expect: live music, kids’ activities, Creek Bark Dog Pageant, food and shopping vendors, 5th Annual Cruising the Creek Car Show and more. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15, 10AM-4PM
Where: Leeds Memorial Park, 1159 Montevallo Rd SW, Leeds, AL 35094
Admission: FREE
10. Do Dah Day
What to Expect: live music, cute animals, food, vendors and more. Proceeds benefit local area animal shelters. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15, 11AM-6PM
Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
Price: $5 in advance | $8 at the gate
Tickets
11. Don’t Rock the Jukebox
What to Expect: a honky-tonkin’ good time with Birmingham 90’s country cover band Don’t Rock the Jukebox. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15, 6:30-10:30PM
Where: Ferus Artisan Ales, 101 Beech St, Trussville, AL 35173
Admission: FREE
Register
12. The Market at Pepper Place
What to Expect: AL farmers, local vendors and more. More info.
When: Saturday, May 15, 22 + 29, 7AM-Noon
Where: Pepper Place, 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Admission: FREE
13. Opera Shots
What to Expect: a pop-up concert and street party with Opera Birmingham on Birmingham’s Second Avenue North in front of The Collins Bar.
Guest artists include: Savannah Bracewell, Chris Farley, Alie B. Gorrie, Dylan Hughes, Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk, Emily Jaworski Koriath, Samuel Robertson, Macy Rowland, Joylyn Rushing, Allison Sanders, Jonathan Michael Smith, and Angela Yoon, accompanied by Christy Vest on piano.
Performances include selections from: The Barber of Seville, La Bohème, Tosca, Carmen, Hamilton, A Little Night Music, La Rondine, Into the Woods, Porgy and Bess, South Pacific and more.
Food and beverages available for purchase at The Collins Bar.
When: Sunday, May 16, 2-4:30PM
Where: The Collins Bar, 2125 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: FREE
Donate
14. Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR) 2021 Virtual Conference
What to Expect: a virtual conference with Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR) with training sessions, dynamic speakers and experts as they help guide the needs of nonprofits and bridge the gaps with financial institutions. More info.
When: Tuesday, May 18, 9-11:30AM
Where: Virtual
Register
15. Zoo Brews: Drafts at a Distance
What to Expect: a stroll through The Birmingham Zoo while enjoying an amazing selection of beverages from the finest specialty brews and wines across Alabama and the southeast. Food trucks will also be on site and the Zoo’s Wild Burger Restaurant will serve light concessions—all for an additional cost. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available. Ages 21+ only. More info.
When: Friday, May 21, 5-8PM
Where: The Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Price: Designated Driver – $15 | General Admission – $35
Tickets
16. Grieg’s Holberg Suite Virtual Concert
What to Expect: soft and enchanting music from Alabama Smyphony Orchestra in a never-before-seen virtual Spring Serenades concert series. More info.
When: Friday, May 21-Sunday, May 30, 24-hour streaming
Where: Virtual
Price: FREE
Donate to ASO
Watch here
17. Songs On The Sand
What to Expect: an outdoor concert by the lake with food trucks, beverages and live music. Bands include: The Swingin Medallions, Telluride, The Tams, The Coasters and The Drifters. More info.
When: Friday, May 21, 5-11PM
Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Price: $50
Tickets
18. Mardi Gras Reclaimed
What to Expect: a virtual fun run, golf tournament, dinner + drinks, plus live music from The Beatlads—all benefiting Easterseals. More info.
When: Saturday, May 22
Where: Virtual Fun Run – participate anywhere May 17-22 | Golf Tournament, Highland Golf Course, 3300 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
Price: Fun Run/Walk/Crawl – $25 | Golf Tournament (1 Golfer) – $130 | Golf Tournament (1 Golfer) + Fun Run $145 | Golf Tournament (Team of 4) – $500 | Golf Tournament (Team of 4 + Fun Run) – $560
Register
19. Silhouette Artist Edward Casey
What to Expect: former top-selling artist with Walt Disney World, Edward Casey, creates handcut classic silhouettes. More info.
When: May 23, 1-4PM
Where: Pottery Barn Kids at The Summit, 300 Summit Blvd, #102, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Price: Admission – $10 | 1st Silhouette – $35 | Additional copies – $15
Tickets
20. Birmingham Barons Baseball
What to Expect: baseball games at Regions Field with the Birmingham Barons. Check out the full schedule featuring promotional days like:
- Superhero night
- T-Shirt Tuesdays
- Thirsty Thursays
- Family Sundays
- And more!
When: Dates + Times Vary Throughout May
Where: Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price:
Tickets
21. Comedy Open Mic
What to Expect: entertainment and laughs from local comedians of all kinds and experience levels. More info.
When: Monday, May 24, 5-7PM
Where: The Fig Tree (Cahaba Heights), 3160 Cahaba Heights Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Price: FREE
22: Preserve Farmers Market at Preserve Way (Hoover)
What to Expect: a community event supporting local farmers, artisans and more. Food trucks will be on site. Live music from Sutton Smith. More info.
When: Thursday, May 27, 4-7PM
Where: The Preserve, 616 Preserve Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35226
Admission: FREE
23. Ross Bridge Farmers Market
What to Expect: a community event supporting local farmers, artisans and more. Food trucks will be on site. Live music from Kat Fowler. More info.
When: Friday, May 28, 4-8PM
Where: Ross Bridge Farmers Market, 2080 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226
Admission: FREE
24. Aj Beavers + the Band
What to Expect: live music from local musicians AJ Beavers, Macey Taylor, Mark Kimbrell and Michael Shackelford. All ages welcome. More info.
When: Saturday, May 29, 5:30-9:30PM
Where: Ferus Artisan Ales, 101 Beech St, Ste 111, Trussville, AL 35173
Price: FREE
25. Mega Car Show
What to Expect: muscles, classics, imports, exotics and bikes all on display. More info.
When: Saturday, May 29, 2-5PM
Where: Gardendale First Baptist Church, 940 Main St, Gardendale AL 35071
Price: FREE
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