20 August events you won’t want to miss around Birmingham
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From music festivals to fundraisers, plan now for these must-attend August events around Birmingham.
1. Art After 5: Afrofuturism in the Magic City
What: a celebration honoring Afrofuturism in the Magic City, inspired by iconic artist + Birmingham native, Sun Ra. More info.
When: Friday, August 6 | 5-9PM
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art
Price: FREE
2. Secret Stages Festival
What: a two-day music discovery festival featuring over 50 bands performing on Birmingham stages. Schedule. Lineup. More info.
When: Friday August 6-7
Where: Avondale Neighborhood, 2nd Ave S + 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Price: $35-$100
Tickets
3. Zane Lamprey’s Laughs & Drafts Brewery Tour
What: well-known personality in the ‘travel and drink space’ takes his third standup comedy tour to Birmingham. More info.
When: Sunday, August 8 | 6PM
Where: Birmingham District Brewing Company, 2201 2nd Ave S, #102, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: General Admission – $25 | VIP – $40
Tickets
4. Birmingham Restaurant Week
What: Birmingham’s premier culinary and beverage event that aims to support local restaurants and provide individuals the opportunity to enjoy the South’s most vibrant culinary destination. More info.
When: Thursday-Sunday, August 12-29
Participating locations and menus
5. Picasso Pets
What: Hand in Paw celebrates 25 years during the 20th annual signature auction, Picasso Pets. More info.
When: Saturday, August 14 | 6-10PM
Where: Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection, 2655 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Price: $250
Tickets
6. Birmingham Hammerfest – Fueled by BOLT 24
What: USA CRITS D1 professional cycling teams from across the US race through the streets of Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham. Amateurs, juniors + hand-cyclists will also participate. More info.
When: Saturday-Sunday, August 14-15 | 2:55-9PM
Where: Pepper Place, 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Register
7. Woodlawn Street Market
What: Shop local vendors and Birmingham businesses in the heart of Woodlawn. Find art, jewelry, clothing, food + more. More info.
When: Saturday, August 14 | 4-8PM
Where: 55 Place, Birmingham, AL 35212 | You can also shop vendors online.
Price: FREE Admission
8. McWane Has Turtle Power
What: an exciting exhibit for fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Visiting ninjas-in-training (you!) will master new skills in teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving as they work they way through interactive puzzles, mazes and obstacles. More info coming soon.
When: Saturday, August 14-January 2022 | Wednesday-Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday Noon-5PM
Where: McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: Varies
Tickets
9. Journey to Africa LIVE Dance Production
What: a culturally rich expression of African wisdom passed down from generation to generation portrayed artistically through live performance. More info.
When: Saturday, August 16 | 6PM
Where: Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Price: $15 | Kids 12 and under – FREE
Tickets
10. Kids Korner benefiting YWCA of Central Alabama
What: a fundraising event with music, food, games + more. Proceeds benefit YWCA Central AL’s Child Development Center. More info.
When: Thursday, August 19 | 6-9PM
Where: Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: Single – $75 | Couples – $125
Tickets
11. Reed Foundation Junior Board Charity Golf Tournament
What: a night of golf, prizes, a hole-in-one competition, dinner & drinks + more in support of GI Cancer. More info.
When: Thursday, August 19 | 6PM
Where: Topgolf Birmingham, 1111 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
Price: Patron – $40 | Individual – $75
Tickets
12. TheMGB Culture & Community Fest Honoring Juneteenth
What: Festival honoring the new federally recognized Juneteenth holiday. More info.
When: Saturday, August 21 | Noon-10PM
Where: Legion Field Stadium
Price: $5-$8
Tickets
13. Birmingham Summer Makers Market
What: discover unique, handmade, on-trend items from local vendors. More info.
When: Saturday, August 21 | 10AM-5PM
Where: Haven, 2515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: Admission – FREE
14. Back to Hogwarts at McWane Science Center
What: a day of spell casting science.
When: Saturday, August 21 | Wednesday-Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday Noon-5PM
Where: McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: Varies
Tickets
15. L’Chaim 2021
What: Celebration honoring the life of Phyllis Grusin Weinstein, a visionary civic leader in Birmingham’s Jewish + general communities. Special guests: Wolf Blitzer. More info.
When: Sunday, August 22 | 3-4:30PM
Where: Red Mountain Theatre (1600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233) + Live Online.
Price: Donations accepted.
16. Sidewalk Film Festival
What: annual film festival taking place in Birmingham’s Historic Theatre District. More info.
When: Monday-Sunday, August 23-29
Where: Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema,
Price: Weekend Pass – $85 | VIP Pass – $245
Tickets
17. Birmingham MiniFest
What: a festival-style event highlighting art, music and community. More info.
When: Friday, August 27-28 | 5:45PM-2AM
Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL, 35222
Price: $20 | ($5 additional charge at the door for anyone under 21)
Tickets
18. Magic City Wine Fest
What: taste wine + beer from regions across the globe. Restaurants on site will offer food for purchase. A portion of every ticket benefit The Birmingham Zoo. More info.
When: Saturday, August 28 | 6-9PM
Where: The Birmingham Zoo
Price: General Admission – $49 | VIP – $79
Tickets
19. Battle of the Bands
What: music, a food truck village, cash bar + live entertainment as local bands battle to see who’s best. More info.
When: Saturday, August 28 | 6PM
Where: Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL 35173
Register to participate
Price: Admission – FREE
20. R(un) For One 5K
What: a multi-state race where communities from across the US run on the same day with one common goal: to provide for the needs of unadopted children around the world. More info.
When: Saturday, August 28 | 1-4PM
Where: Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216
Price: 8AM 5K – $30 | 1 Mile Fun R(un) – $15
Register
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