Reviewed by: Gabby Gervais
7 spectacular weekend events including The World Games 2022—July 8-10
All eyes are on Birmingham this weekend as The World Games 2022 revs up. View the lineup of sporting events + grab your tickets then scroll to discover even more exciting things ahead for The Magic City, July 8-10.
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Top Event: The World Games 2022
- When is it: Thursday, July 7-Sunday, July 17. The Opening Ceremony takes place at Protective Stadium at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex from 8-10PM.
- Where: Participating venues
- How to watch: Attend your choice of events in person OR watch on CBS-42
- What else should you know? Opening + Closing ceremonies, Venues, Vendors, Road closures, Walking routes, Tickets
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7 Weekend Events in The Magic City
1. Hoover Restaurant Week
Why go? Hoover Restaurant Week is back July 7-17—this time to celebrate TWG 2022! During the 11-day event, discover a diversity of flavors from more than 30 restaurants in the City of Hoover as they offer tasty eats, deals + more.
When: Now-Sunday, July 17
Where: Participating restaurants
2. Free Friday Flicks
Why go? Space Jam: A New Legacy on a 38′ outdoor movie screen—who could resist? Arrive early for fun at the kids’ zone and eats from local food and dessert trucks.
When: Friday, July 8 | 6:30PM
Where: Veteran’s Park (Hoover)
Cost: Free
3. Sharrif Simmons
Why go? Sharrif Simmons, poet, songwriter, performance artist + teacher of performing arts, is back in Birmingham for one special night. Join East Village Arts of Birmingham to celebrate his most recent collection of poetry in his book Clearly Spoken, Spoken Clearly.
When: Friday, July 8 | 6:30-9:30PM
Where: East Village Arts of Birmingham
Cost: Free
4. So So Spiffy Shopping Shindig
Why go? You’ll have access to So So Spiffy’s amazing curated collection of home items—all for 60% off!
When: Friday, July 8, Noon-6PM | Saturday, July 9, 10AM-3PM
Where: Spiffy Staging & Design
Cost: Free admission
5. Magic City Summer: Get Local at Pepper Place
Why go? A farmer’s market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. Discover local farmers, makers, retailers + more.
When: Saturday, July 9 | 8:30-10:30AM
Where: Pepper Place
Cost: Free admission
6. Birmingham Bull Run
Why go? Celebrate the Pamplona Running of the Bulls (from a distance!) as you walk or jog from pub to pub in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. You’ll enjoy tasty drinks at each stop.
When: Saturday, July 9 | 6-10PM
Where: Lakeview District
Cost: $20
Tickets
7. The Wizard of Oz
Why go? There’s no place like… the Alabama Theatre! See Dorothy get swept away to the magical land of Oz in this classic film, and be sure to join in in the pre-show sing-a-long with the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
When: Sunday, July 10 | 2PM
Where: Alabama Theatre
Cost: $10 | Kids 2 + under – Free
Tickets
For more happenings, visit our events calendar.
Looking Ahead
- Birmingham Children’s Theatre—Adventure Theatre
- When: July, 14-23 | Thursdays-Saturdays, 10AM | Fridays-Saturdays, 6PM
- Where: Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
- Cost: $10-$20
- Tickets
- Cinderella
- When: Friday, July 15-Wednesday, August 7 | Showtimes vary by date
- Where: Red Mountain Theatre (Main Stage)
- Cost: $20+
- Tickets
- Sip and Stroll + Market Day
- When: Saturday, July 16 | 10AM
- Where: Lane Park (Mountain Brook)
- Cost: Free admission
- The Electric Circus—World Games Celebration
- Black Business Market
- When: Sunday, July 17 | 11AM-7PM
- Where: Little London Kitchen
- Cost: Free admission
- Home Run Hero Blood Drive
- When: Tuesday-Wednesday, July 19-20 | 11AM-6PM
- Where: Regions Field (Banquet Hall)
- Schedule your appointment: visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code Barons, call 1.800.RED.CROSS or download the Blood Donor App.
- World Games Block Party VIP Experience
- When: Saturday, July 16 | Noon-5PM
- Where: Redmont Vodka
- Cost: General Admission – $10 | VIP – $50
- Tickets
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