Reviewed by: Cecilia Wood
9 local weekend events, scrumptious Donut Day recs + more—June 3-5
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Kickstart the weekend in a glaze of glory—National Donut Day is Friday, June 3. But that’s not all! Along with delicious donut recs, we have nine don’t-miss events taking place around Birmingham, June 3-5. The only problem—figuring out how to attend them all! Read on for all the details.
- Top Weekend Event: Vulcan’s 118th Birthday Bash
- Why go? It’s the Big Guy’s 118th birthday party! Expect an afternoon filled with food trucks, 15+ vendors, special guest appearances, kids’ activities + more—like cake!
- When: Sunday, June 5 | 1-5PM
- Where: Vulcan Park & Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Cost: $6-$8
- Tickets
- That’s Hot: James Beard winner Chef Hastings of Hot & Hot Fish Club leads an “In the Kitchen” Cooking Demo at Pepper Place Farmer’s Market this Saturday, June 4. Catch the free demo 9-9:30AM to learn how to make his signature mini tomato salad.
- Got pride?: June is Pride Month and we’ve gathered some exciting things to do throughout the month. Here are 15 ways to celebrate.
- 7 Donut Shop Recs:
- Hero Doughnuts & Buns: Website | Locations
- Pop’s Donuts: Website | 1819 Center Point Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215
- Shipley Do-Nuts: Website | 2050 Greenvale Ln, Hoover, AL 35216
- Sons Donuts: Website | 4000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Sunrise Donuts: Website | 1141 Ashville Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115
- The Heavenly Donut Company: Website | 4911 Cahaba River Rd Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35243
- YoYo Donuts: Website | 1919 28th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Summer shopping on your mind? A road trip to Huntsville’s 5 Points neighborhood will lead you to these fab shopping spots.
8 Weekend Events in The Magic City
1. Adventure Theatre: with Ranger Musky and The Mystery Beast
- Why go? Birmingham Children’s Theatre is teaming up with local wild spaces in this all-new one-of-a-kind immersive experience. During this exciting outdoor journey, you’ll go on an epic quest to find a new and mysterious creature recently spotted in our local nature preserves. Recommended for kids ages 4-10.
- When: Friday-Saturday, June 3-4 | 10AM-5:30PM | More dates
- Where: Red Mountain Park, 2011 Frankfurt Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211
- Cost: Adults $20 | Kids $10
- Tickets
2. Kinky Boots
- Why go? During this Tony Award-winning production, follow Charlie Price who has reluctantly inherited his father’s near-bankrupt shoe factory. After meeting a fabulous entertainer named Lola, the unusual duo works together to turn the factory around.
- When: June 3-5 | Friday, 8PM | Saturdays, 2PM + 8PM | Sundays, 2PM | More dates
- Where: Red Mountain Theatre, 1600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Cost: $20+
- Tickets
3. Zoo Brews
- Why go? You’ll experience a fantastic selection of the finest specialty brews + wines with The Birmingham Zoo as your backdrop.
- When: Friday, June 3 | 5-8PM
- Where: The Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Cost: General Admission – $45 | Designated Driver – $15
- Tickets
4. Spiffy’s Shopping Shindig
- Why go? It’s your only time in June to shop So So Spiffy for curated collections of rugs, sofas, chairs, dining tables, accessories + art—all for 60% off.
- When: Friday, June 3, Noon-6PM | Saturday, June 4, 10AM-3PM
- Where: So So Spiffy, 1218 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: Free admission
5. African Heritage Festival
- Why go? You and the fam will celebrate vibrant traditions of African cultures + experience African art galleries, art activities, folk music workshops, African drumming, food tastings + more.
- When: Saturday, June 4 | 10AM-5PM
- Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: Free admission
6. Funky Food Truck Festival benefiting AIDS Alabama
- Why go? You’ll be supporting local nonprofit AIDS Alabama while enjoying great food from some of Birmingham’s best food trucks, local beer, artisans + pop-up shops.
- When: Saturday, June 4 | 1-5PM
- Where: Cahaba Brewing Co, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Cost: Free admission
7. Lakeview Hullabaloo
- Why go? You won’t be able to resist this music festival that celebrates community, music, food, drink and Lakeview’s history.
- When: Saturday, June 4 | 2PM-Midnight
- Where: 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Cost: Advance $25 | Gate $30 | VIP – $100 | Kids 12 + under – Free
- Tickets
8. Alabama Comic Con
- Why go? You’ll find a family-friendly environment with more vendors, artists, fan groups + costumes than one could ever dream.
- When: Saturday, June 4, 10AM-6PM | Sunday, June 5, 11AM-5PM
- Where: BJCC, 1 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: $20-$50
- Tickets
For more happenings, visit our events calendar.
Looking Ahead
- Magic City Summer Kick-Off
- When: Wednesday, June 8 | 6PM
- Where: Protective Stadium, 1020 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: Up to $10
- Tickets
- S’mores & Pours benefiting BridgeWays
- When: Thursday, June 9 | 5-9:30PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Co, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Cost: Adults – $30 | Kids 6-18 – $10 | Kids 5 + under – Free
- Tickets
- Caribbean American Carnival Festival + Parade
- When: Saturday, June 11 | 11AM-8PM
- Where: DeBardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Cost: Free admission
- Friends of Children’s Harbor Auction
- When: Saturday, June 11 | 6-9PM
- Where: Willow Point Golf & Country Club, 2544 Willow Point Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010
- Cost: $125+
- Tickets
- Central Alabama Pride Parade
- When: Saturday, June 11 | 8PM
- Where: Begins on 32nd Street in Lakeview, Ends at Our Place, 2115 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Cost: Free admission
- Central Alabama PrideFest
- When: Sunday, June 12 | 11AM
- Where: Linn Park, 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: Free admission
PLUS: The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival returns after 3 years this August. Details.
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