11 weekend events in Birmingham, Feb. 11-13โplan now
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It’s the weekend leading up to Valentine’s Day, and we have all the things you need to make it one to remember. Like our spectacular guide to the best eats, events and gifts in Birmingham. But there’s plenty more happenings in The Magic City, of course. Read on for everything you need to know for February 11-13.
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This Weekend in The Magic City
Break out your cosplay… NOW!
Kami-Con is back at The BJCC Feb. 11-13โand it’s guaranteed to be a don’t-miss. The three-day celebration features live performances, cosplay contests, dance competitions +ย even more that will blow you away!ย Grab your tickets now.ย
The powerful story you need to see
Celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend with a story of romance and song at Red Mountain Theatre. From Feb. 11-27, local talent light up the stage inย Once on This Island, a Tony-Award-winning musical about star-crossed lovers and a peasant girl chosen by the gods.ย
“It is SO GOOD. They were incredibly talented. I was shook. I’d never seen a Red Mountain performance and it was as good as Broadway.”
Miranda Shaffer,ย Content Producer, Bham Now
Get a peek behind the scenes.ย Tickets on sale now.
Secure your hard hats!
Big Machines Day is back at McWane Science Center on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10AM-4PM. This beloved event features some of the coolest machines around! From dump trucks to fire trucks, giant buttons and thrilling sires, kids young + old can climb aboard these incredible contraptions and explore all they have to offer. More info + tickets.
A sneeze gone wrong
The Big Bad Wolf is ready to huff, puff + blow your house down… or is he? Find out in the Birmingham Children’s Theatre production ofย The True Story of the Three Little Pigsย this February. Watch as he takes to the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century to tell his version of what really happened to the pig brothers’ homes on that fateful day.ย Catch the show Saturday, Feb. 12, 19 + 26 at 11AM.ย Tickets.ย
More Events
- Now-Jan. 2023: Birmingham Bottling: Soft Drinks in the Magic City @ Linn-Henley Gallery at Vulcan Park and Museum. Daily, 10AM-6PM. General admission to Vulcan Park and Museum. Adults (13+) โ $6 | Seniors (65+) โ $5 | Kids (5-12) โ $4 | Kids 4 + under โ free. Tickets available on site.
- Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12: Giggles & Grace Consignment Sale @ Asbury United Methodist Church. 8AM-Noon. Free admission.
- Friday Feb. 11: The Purple Madness – A Tribute to Prince @ Iron City Bham. 8PM. $20-$25. Tickets.
- Friday-Monday, Feb. 11-14: Valentineโs Day Sales @ Dear Prudence – The Summit + Patton Creek.
- Saturday, Feb. 12: A Night with Andrea Really + Mellow Mellon @ TrimTab Brewing Company. 7PM-Midnight.
- Saturday, Feb. 12: Valentineโs Day Better Together Event @ Nona Ruths – Trussville. 10AM-2PM. Free.
- Sunday, Feb. 13: Valentineโs Party @ Charm. Noon-4PM. Free.
Looking Ahead
- Feb. 17-26: Birmingham Restaurant Week Winter Edition @ Participating Restaurants.
- Friday, Feb. 18: American Advertising Awards Gala 2022 @ Events at Haven. 6-10PM. $40+. Tickets.
- Friday-Sunday, Feb. 18-20: The Odd Couple @ Homewood Theatre. Thurs-Sat 7:30PM, Sunday 2:30PM. $20. Tickets.
- Saturday, Feb. 19: E-Recycling Day @ The Birmingham Zoo. 9-11:30AM. Free.
- Saturday, Feb. 19: Mardi Gras on the Mountain benefiting Easterseals @ The Club. 7-11PM. $125-$225. Tickets.
- Saturday, Feb. 19: Clay Days – Pop Up Maker Stations @ Birmingham Museum of Art. 10AM-1PM. Free. RSVP.
- Saturday, Feb. 19: Beats Brunch @ Monday Night Brewing. 11:30AM-2PM. Free admission.
- Saturday, Feb. 19: Alabama Symphony Orchestraโs Hooray for Hollywood @ UABโs Alys Stephens Center – Jemison Concert Hall. 2PM. Free. Registration required.
- Sunday, Feb. 20: Bham-Be-Brunchin @ The Pizitz Food Hall. Noon-4PM. $40+. Tickets.
- Tuesday, Feb. 22: Wine-o-Logy @ The Fennec. 4:30-7PM. $30-$35. Tickets.
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