Holiday markets, festive music + more wonderful weekend events—Dec. 9-11

You better watch out because the weekend is right around the corner. If you’re looking to spread holiday cheer, Birmingham is jam-packed with events to celebrate the season including your favorite movies. Read on to find out what’s happening in The Magic City, December 9-11.

Bite-sized news

• Biscuit lovers: Start off your morning with a warm, flaky biscuit at this new brunch spot in Cahaba Heights.
• Cheers to the holidays: Stop by one of these Birmingham bars + sip on one of their festive cocktails.

11 weekend events in The Magic City

1. Diamonds Direct’s Earrings Event

• Why go: Looking for that perfect gift for a special someone? Snag 25% off Diamonds Direct’s sparkling earrings this weekend.
• When: Friday, December 9, 10AM-8PM | Saturday, December 10, 10AM-7PM | Sunday, December 11, Noon-6PM
• Where: Diamonds Direct, 2800 Cahaba Village Pl, Ste 150, Mountain Brook, AL 35243
• Cost: Free admission | Save 25% off all earring styles

2. The Drag & Night Market: Christmas Edition

• Why go: There’s something for everyone at this fun festivity—we’re talking about DJs, anime, video games and local vintage and craft vendors.
• When: Friday, December 9 | 6PM
• Where: Monday Night Brewing Co., 14 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: Free admission

3. Breakfast with Santa

• Why go: Santa is coming to Vestavia Hills. Chow down on some pancakes with ol’ Saint Nick and tell him what you want to see under the tree.
• When: Saturday, December 10 | 7:30-10AM
• Where: Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
• Cost: Free admission

4. Forest Park Holiday Market

• Why go: Enjoy the best of the best this season with holiday drinks, live music, photos with Santa and special deals at Forest Park stores, including General, Red or White, Shoppe and Dream Boat.
• When: Saturday, December 10 | 2-6PM
• Where: Juniper, 3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: Free admission

5. Trussville Christmas Parade

• Why go: Be transported into a Candyland at this cheerful parade + snap a picture in front of the city’s beautiful Christmas tree.
• When: Saturday, December 10 | 3-4PM
• Where: Starts on Parkway Drive
• Cost: Free admission

6. Santa Paws Paint & Sip

• Why go: Bring your furry friend to sip on a tasty beer and show off your artistic skills. Plus, grab a bite from The Current food truck.
• When: Saturday, December 10 | 2-4PM
• Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $25 (includes art supplies)
• Buy tickets

7. 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl

• Why go: The crawl is for all 21+, so bring your crew to participating Lakeview bars for a night of music, photo booths and, of course, ugly sweaters.
• When: Saturday, December 10 | 5PM-Midnight
• Where: Check-in at Tin Roof | 2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: (General) $22.50 | (VIP) $35
• Buy tickets

8. Junior League of Birmingham’s Centennial Gala

• Why go: Dress to the nines for a classy night celebrating 100 years of service with the Junior League of Birmingham.
• When: Saturday, December 10 | 6-11PM
• Where: Events at Haven, 2515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $75 general admission | $25 reception only
• Buy tickets

9. Christmas with Act of Congress

• Why go: Enjoy the spirit of the season with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as you sing along to holiday classics and local band Act of Congress.
• When: Saturday, December 10 | 7PM
• Where: Samford University Wright Center, 872 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229
• Cost: Varies by seat
• Buy tickets

10. 4th Annual Walk for a Claus

• Why go: Calling men 21 and up! Throw on a Santa suit for a stroll through Homewood with beverages from The Grocery Brewpub. The event helps raise awareness of prostate cancer.
• When: Sunday, December 11 | 2-8PM
• Where: The Grocery Brewpub, 2823 Central Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $75 (includes beer, food and a hat)
• Buy tickets

11. Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra Merry & Bright!

• Why go: Pop by the Carousel at the Riverchase Galleria to hear cheerful and merry carols sung by talented, young performers of the ASO’s Youth Orchestra. 
• When: Sunday, December 11 | 2PM & 4PM
• Where: Riverchase Galleria, 2000 Galleria Cir, Birmingham, AL 35244
• Cost: Free admission

Looking Ahead

• Young Professionals of Birmingham Annual Christmas Party
  • When: Thursday, December 15 | 7PM—11PM
  • Where: Gallery Five, 2023 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: $50 for nonmembers | FREE for current 2022 YPBirmingham members
  • Buy tickets
• George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
  • When:
    • Friday, December 16 | 7:30PM
    • Saturday, December 17 | 2:30PM + 7:30PM
    • Sunday, December 18 | 2:30PM
    • Tuesday, December 20 | 7:30PM
    • Wednesday, December 21 | 2:30PM + 7:30PM
    • Thursday, December 22 | 2:30PM
    • Friday, December 23 | 2:30PM
  • Where: BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: $45-65
  • Buy tickets
• Handel’s Messiah
  • When: Saturday, December 17 | 7PM
  • Where: Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
  • Cost: Varies by seat
  • Buy tickets
• Sounds of the Season
  • When: Sunday, December 18 | 2:30PM
  • Where: Samford University’s Brock Recital Hall, 880 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229
  • Cost: $25-50 | $10 for students
  • Buy tickets

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Will you be in Huntsville this weekend? Check out their fun events, including North Alabama War Dawgs basketball and Huntsville Ballet’s performances of “The Nutcracker.”

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