7 weekend events including Art on the Rocks, August 5-7

It’s the first weekend in August and we are pumped! Why? Because there is an excellent list of events to check out around Birmingham. From Cinderella at Red Mountain Theatre to Art on the Rocks at the Birmingham Museum of Art, here’s what’s ahead, August 5-7.

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• EAT: Chocolate chip cookies from these local shops.
• GO: Continental Drift, a new cocktail bar is now open in Bham + more openings. 
• LISTEN: Alabama Musician Lee Bains performs at Seasick Records Friday, August 5 at 6PM. Details.

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7 Weekend Events in The Magic City

1. Cinderella

Why go: Cinderella with a twist… you won’t want to miss this clever retelling + contemporary take on the classic fairytale. Learn more.
When: Friday, July 22-Wednesday, August 7 | Showtimes vary by date
Where: Red Mountain Theatre (Main Stage)
Cost: $20+ | Use discount code NOW5 + save $5
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2. August Party on the Porch

Why go: Grab the fam and head to the porch at Alabama Outdoors in Homewood. There will be tunes from local bluegrass band Mountain Grass Unit, food from 1918 catering, popsicles from Frios Gourmet Pops + drinks from Ferus Artisan Ales. 
When: Friday, August 5 | 6-8PM
Where: Alabama Outdoors – Homewood
Cost: Free admission

3. Art on the Rocks

Why go: It’s the perfect way to celebrate a Friday night in Bham. You’ll have the chance to hear Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter + producer Eric Bellinger and can paint alongside Brooklyn-based contemporary artist Rico Gaston. Plus so much more!
When: Friday, August 5 | 7PM
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art
Cost: $40
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4. Market at the Park

Why go: It’ll be a fun-filled afternoon for you and your crew with local vendors, music + a food truck.
When: Saturday, August 6 | 10AM-4PM
Where: Park 35 on Clairmont
Cost: Free admission

5. Market Saturday at The City Center

Why go: It’s the first market Saturday of the month with vendors, music and lots more fun outdoors. 
When: Saturday, August 6 | 11AM-3PM
Where: Vestavia Hills City Center
Cost: Free admission

6. The 4th Annual Back 2 School Block Party

Why go: School’s almost back in session. Attend this event for family fun, music + games. School supplies will also be distributed to help with the year ahead.
When: Saturday, August 6 | Noon-4PM
Where: 604 9th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Cost: Free admission

7. ETC. Presents Vulcan’s Underpants

Why go: You’ll laugh ’til you cry during this fast-paced improv night with some of the best from ETC Bham.
When: Saturday, August 6 | 7:30PM
Where: Red Mountain Theatre
Cost: $10
Tickets

For more happenings, visit our events calendar.

Looking Ahead

• KIDS Korner benefiting YWCA Central Alabama’s Child Development Center
  • When: Thursday, August 11 | 6PM
  • Where: Regions Field
  • Cost: Single – $85 | Couple – $150
  • Tickets
     
• Books, Bands & Brews benefiting The Literacy Council
  • When: Friday, August 12 | 7-10PM
  • Where: Avondale Brewing Company
  • Cost: General Admission – $15 | VIP – $50
  • Tickets

• Valley Creek Fall Clean-Up
  • When: Saturday, August 13 | 8:30-11AM
  • Where: 545 B Y Williams Sr. Dr., Birmingham, AL 35228
  • Cost: Free
     
• Mason Music Festival
  • When: Saturday, August 13 | 1PM
  • Where: Avondale Brewing Co
  • Cost: $25
  • Tickets
     
• BCRFA Disc Golf Goes Pink
  • When: Saturday, August 13 | 7:30AM
  • Where: Oliver Park and George W. Roy Recreational Park
  • Cost: $45
  • Register
     
• Dragon Fest 2022
  • When: Friday, August 19 | 7-11PM
  • Where: McWane Science Center
  • Cost: $25
  • Tickets
     
• Local Natives – Inside An Hourglass Tour
  • When: Friday, August 19 | 8PM
  • Where: Iron City
  • Cost: $32.50
  • Tickets

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