15 funky weekend events in Birmingham, April 8-10—plan now
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The weekend’s here with lots to do, see and know. First, plan ahead and order your Easter dinner from one of these local spots, then take yourself out to the ballgame for the Birmingham Baron’s Season Ppener against the Huntsville Trash Pandas on Friday, April 8. What should you do next? Find out below! will be ready from where to order your Easter meal. Time’s running out, so be sure to get those orders in stat!
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This Weekend in The Magic City
Clown-shoe ready!
Bust out the “big” shoes this Saturday, April 9 for the Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K. Featuring a kids’ zone, live music and food trucks, this annual 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama and the guest families they serve. Find out why the event is holds a special place in the hearts of 3 separate families and be sure to sign up to participate in the event.
A ONCE in a lifetime chance!
Talented acting and spectacular music join together in Once, the newest musical to hit the Red Mountain Theatre stage, April 8-24. The show follows the enchanting tale of a 30-something Irish musician named Guy and a Czech immigrant named Girl. Brought together through their love of music, the production takes you on their exciting journey of friendship and inspiring passion for music. Meet the cast in our behind-the-scenes interview then get your tickets here.
BONUS: Get $7 off pricing levels 1 & 2 with discount code BhamOnce7.
Get funky
It’s o-FISH-ially time to get your eat on, Birmingham! The Funky Fish Fry benefiting Mitchell’s Place and Autism Society of Alabama is back Saturday, April 9 at Avondale Brewing. From 11:30AM-5PM, experience a fish fry like no other with tasty food, drinks and tons of festival fun. Tickets.
More this weekend
- Friday-Sunday, April 10: Company @ Virginia Samford Theatre. Fri.-Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 2:30PM. Tickets.
- Friday-Sunday, April 8-10: The Magic Flute @ Samford Harrison Theatre. Thursday-Saturday 7:30PM, Sunday 2:30PM. $10-$20. Tickets.
- Friday, April 8: 1 Year Anniversary Party @ La Farre Market (Trussville). 3-7PM. Free admission.
- Friday, April 8: Night Market @ Pepper Place. 5-9PM. Free admission.
- Saturday, April 9: Woodlawn Street Market @ Woodlawn. 10AM-4PM. Free admission. Learn more about it.
- Saturday, April 9: Hop N Shop & Easter Egg Hunt @ Homewood Athletic Complex. 10AM-5PM. Egg Hunt at 3:30PM (ages 10 + under). Free admission.
- Saturday, April 9: Spring Bazaar @ Black Market Bar (5 Points South). Noon-6PM. Free admission.
- Saturday, April 9: 2022 Jackie Robinson Street Festival @ Negro Southern League Museum. Noon-3PM. Free to attend.
- Saturday, April 9: UAB Pepsi Spring Game @ Protective Stadium. 1PM. $5.
- Saturday, April 9: CahabaQue benefiting Breast Cancer Research Foundation of AL @ Cahaba Brewing Co. 1-5PM. General Admission – $15. VIP – $50. Tickets.
- Saturday, April 9: Ballet in the Park with Magic City Performing Arts @ Railroad Park. 4PM. Free.
- Saturday, April 9: Opera Shots—Children’s Edition @ Railroad Park. 4:30-5:30PM. Free admission.
- Saturday, April 9: Runnin’ from the Rona @ Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. 7:30-9PM. $25. Tickets.
- Sunday, April 10: Darter Festival benefiting Southern Environmental Center @ Avondale Brewing Co. Noon-5PM. $10-$50. Tickets. Take a deeper dive into the festival.
Looking Ahead
- Tuesday, April 12: Networking Breakfast @ Forge. 7:45-8:45AM. Free admission.
- Thursday, April 14: Tap Takeover w/ Alabama Symphony Orchestra @ TrimTab Brewing Co. 5PM. $20. Tickets.
- Friday, April 15: MIX 97.3: Swift & Sour Dance Party @ Iron City. 8PM. $25. Tickets.
- Friday, April 15: Hoover Cricket Festival @ Hoover Met Baseball Fields. 6-10PM.
- Friday, April 15: Electronics Recycling Event @ The Summit. 9-11:30AM. Free.
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