Reviewed by: Cecilia Wood
25 Birmingham events that will make your May amazing
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From festivals to fundraisers, there are great things ahead for the month of May. To fill your planner with things to do, check out our roundup of the top 25 events taking place around Birmingham.
1. May Day Festival and Gem Show
What: A spring + summer shopping celebration with food vendors, art, performances + more. More info.
When: Sunday, May 1 | 2-6PM
Where: Ritual + Shelter, 2900 18th St S, Ste 110, Homewood, Alabama 35209
Cost: Free to attend
2. Wine Down with Red Mountain Park
What: A sampling event with 100+ different wines poured by knowledgeable wine industry reps, plus food trucks. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Red Mountain Park. Bonus: The first 100 tickets holders will receive a special Wine Down with Red Mountain Park wine glass. More info.
When: Sunday, May 1 | 1:30-4PM
Where: Hop City Birmingham, 2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Cost: Pre-event $50 | At Door $60 | VIP $85
Donation
Tickets
3. Weim & Cheese Fundraiser benefiting Weimaraner Rescue of the South
What: Weimaraner Rescue of the South’s 20 year celebration and fundraising event featuring a silent auction, live music, heavy appetizers + bar. More info.
When: Sunday, May 1 | 3-6PM
Where: Gabrella Manor, 8912 4th Ave S B, Birmingham, AL 35206
Cost: $50
Tickets
4. La Bohème
What: Live “The Bohemian Life” in Opera Birmingham’s newest production La Bohème. This romantic and tragic story tells the tale of a group of friends in Paris as they search for love in the City of Light. More info.
When: Sunday, May 1 | 2:30PM
Where: Dorothy Jemison Day Theater, 800 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Cost: Adults – $25+ | Students – $10+
Tickets
5. Trussville Makers Market
What: A curated market featuring local artisans + their works. More info.
When: Sunday, May 1 | Noon-4PM
Where: Ferus Artisan Ales, 101 Beech St Suite111, Trussville, AL 35173
Cost: Free to attend
6. Birmingham Women in Technology Mixer
What: A London pub-style mixer hosted by Birmingham Women in Technology and featuring a double decker bus and networking opportunities.
When: Tuesday, May 3 | 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Little London Kitchen, 162 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
Register
7. May the Fourth Be With You—Star Wars Flash benefiting Make a Wish Foundation
What: A fundraising event benefiting Make a Wish Foundation. Tattooo designs are available during the event and range from $100-$150. Availability is limited! Schedule your tattoo appointment by emailing sanctumtattoos@gmail.com. More info.
When: Wednesday, May 4
Where: Sanctum Tattoos and Comics, 4410 4th Ave S B, Birmingham, AL 35222
Cost: Free to attend | $100-$150 for tattoos
8. Bronze Valley Accelerator Pitch Night
What: A celebration of the Bronze Valley Spring 2022 cohort. The Showcase includes pitches from five early-stage startups. More info.
When: Wednesday, May 4 | 5PM
Where: Biso Collective, 1301 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Register to attend
9. YWCA Allies
What: YWCA Central Alabama’s annual celebration of local men who stand with them as allies in their race toward gender and racial equity. More info.
When: Wednesday, May 4 | 6-8PM
Where: Avondale Brewing, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Cost: Meal Ticket – $15 | Tickets
Register to attend
Donate
10. Black Belt Community Development Corporation Golf Tournament
What: The Black Belt Community Development Corporation’s first annual golf tournament. Expect a day of golfing, networking and fun. More info.
When: Friday, May 6 | 8:30AM
Where: Oxmoor Valley Golf Course, 100 Sunbelt Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211
Cost: $120/player
Register
11. The Planets with Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra
What: Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra closes out the 2021/2022 season by taking you on a journey to the stars via selections of Gustav Holst’s most iconic work. More info.
When: Saturday, May 7 | 2PM
Where: UAB’s Alys Stephens Center – Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Cost: Free
Register to attend
12. Donor Dash for Life 5K
What: A 5K celebration in honor of the donors, recipients, living donors, caregivers and all advocates of organ, eye and tissue donation. More info.
When: Saturday, May 7 | 9AM
Where: Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Rd, Meadowbrook, AL 35242
Cost: $30
Register
13. Baby Bird Shower
What: A celebration of spring with the arrival of baby birds at Alabama Wildlife Center. Enjoy cake, refreshments, bird-themed crafts and games, plus meet glove-trained education birds up close. More info.
When: Saturday, May 7 | 11AM-2PM
Where: Alabama Wildlife Center, 100 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Cost: Free after admission to Oak Mountain State Park
14. Mozart’s 40th Symphony & Brahms’ First Piano Concerto w/ Alabama Symphony Orchestra
What: A performance by Alabama Symphony Orchestra featuring iconic melodies of heart-sweeping passion. More info.
When: Friday, May 6, 11AM | Saturday, May 7, 7PM
Where: UAB’s Alys Stephens Center–Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Cost: $19-$38
Tickets
15. Velocity Accelerator Demo Day
What: A chance to learn about exciting company updates from the 2022 Velocity Accelerator cohort. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with the founders before and after the program. Food and drinks are provided. More info.
When: Wednesday, May 11 | 5-7PM
Where: Iron City Bham, 513 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: Free
Register to attend
16. CyberNow Summit
What: A three-day cybersecurity conference offering networking opportunities with cybersecurity experts, the chance to discover the latest tech trends and more. More info.
When: Wednesday-Friday, May 11-13 | Time varies by event
Where: Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus, 1600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Cost: Varies by event
Register to attend
17. Taste of Trussville
What: An evening of tasty samplings from some of Trussville’s best restaurants and bakeries as well as a cash bar and music from local DJ Rob Langford. More info.
When: Thursday, May 12 | 5:30-8PM
Where: Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL 35173
Cost: Advance Tickets – $20 | Day Of – $30
Tickets
18. 11th Annual Sozo Children Run for a Reason 5K
What: A family-friendly fundraising event benefiting Sozo Children featuring an in-person 5K as well as a virtual option. After the race, enjoy free donuts, corn hole and inflatables for kids, an awards ceremony + a short performance by The Sozo Children’s Choir. More info.
When: Saturday, May 14 | 9:30AM
Where: START: Sozo Trading Co, 4 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222 | FINISH: Avondale Brewery, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Cost: 5K In Person – $35 | Virtual – $40 | Run for a specific child – $10 add on
Register
19. Alabama Team Hope Walk benefiting Huntington’s Disease Society of America
What: A fundraising walk benefiting the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to help them improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. More info.
When: Saturday, May 14 | 1PM
Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Cost: Walker – $30 | Super Star Walker – $50 | VIP Walker – $100
Register
20. Do Dah Day
What: A day devoted to The Magic City’s coolest dogs. Expect live music, face painting, hair weaving, craft making, bungee jumping, all the cute pups you can handle + more. Proceeds from the event benefit local animal charities. More info.
When: Saturday, May 14 | 11:01AM-6:01PM
Where: Cahaba Brewing Co, 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
Cost: Advance Tickets – $8 | Day Of – $10
Tickets/Donation
21. Magic City Wine Fest
What: Travel through different regions spanning the globe without leaving Birmingham as you sample wine and beer specific. Food from local restaurants will also be available for purchase. More info.
When: Saturday, May 14 | 6-9PM
Where: The Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Cost: $20-$70
Tickets
22. Jewish Food and Culture Fest
What: One of Birmingham’s most popular outdoor events featuring Jewish cuisine, live music, the Tickled Pink Petting Zoo, bounce houses, local vendors + more. More info.
When: Sunday, May 15 | 11AM-3PM
Where: Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
Cost: Free to attend
23. ESBA Golf Tournament benefiting Easterseals of the Birmingham Area
What: A golf tournament benefiting Easterseals of the Birmingham Area. Get a hole-in-one and win $10,000! Prizes are also awarded to the first place and last place teams. More info.
When: Saturday, May 21 |
Where: Highland Golf Course, 3300 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
Register
24. Taco Fest
What: A scrumptious event featuring Birmingham’s top taco vendors and food trucks, music, children’s activities and art vendors. Proceeds benefit Bare Hands, Inc. More info.
When: Saturday, May 21 | 1-6PM
Where: Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
Cost: Advance General Admission – $8 | Taco Pass/ EARLY BIRD Admission – $30
Tickets
25. A Century in Symphony
What: Three free unique concerts with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra to commemorate them for 100 years of making music. More info.
When: Friday-Saturday, May 27-28, 8PM | Sunday, May 29, 6PM
Where: Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Cost: Free
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