Sports games, bluegrass + more exciting weekend events—Jan. 6-8

There’s never a dull moment in Birmingham. From sports games to dance parties, there are many exciting events happening this weekend in The Magic City, January 6-8.

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7 weekend events in The Magic City

1. Zero Proof Wine Tasting

• Why go: Kick off Dry January with LeNell’s Beverage Boutique. They’ll have an abundance of non-alcoholic wines, including red, white, sweet, dry and bubbly.
• When: Saturday, January 7 | Noon-4PM
• Where: LeNell’s Beverage Boutique, 1208 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
• Cost: Free

2. UAB Women’s Basketball vs Florida International University

• Why go: Cheer on the Blazers with your crew as they shoot some hoops this weekend in a match against Florida International University.
• When: Saturday, January 7 | 1PM
• Where: Bartow Arena, 617 13th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $5 for adults | $3 for kids
• Buy tickets

3. Birmingham Bulls vs Pensacola Flyers

• Why go: Head to this thrilling game with your family + friends to cheer on our favorite hockey team, the Birmingham Bulls.
• When: Saturday, January 7 | 7PM
• Where: Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124
• Cost: Varies by seat
• Buy tickets

4. Old Crow Medicine Show: Paint This Town Tour 2023

• Why go: Love folk music? You won’t want to miss Grammy-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show.
• When: Saturday, January 7 | 8PM
• Where: Iron City, 513 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $42-47
• Buy tickets

5. The Rodeo Rave

• Why go: Country music lovers, this dance part is for you! Pull on your cowboy boots for a night of fun hits by Dolly Parton, The Chicks, Shaniia Twain, Talor Swift, Luke Bryan + more. 
• When: Saturday, January 7 | 9PM
• Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $15
• Buy tickets

6. Three on a String

• Why go: Not only will you enjoy the music performed by bluegrass/folk music band Three on a String, but you’ll also get loads of laughs. They offer the perfect balance of music and humor.
• When: Saturday, January 7 at 7:30PM | Sunday, January 8 at 2:30PM
• Where: Homewood Theatre, 1831 28th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
• Cost: $20
• Buy tickets

7. Birmingham-Southern Men’s Basketball vs Berry College

• Why go: Catch a slam dunk as you root for Birmingham-Southern’s men’s basketball team as they play against Berry College. 
• When: Sunday, January 8 | 3PM
• Where: Bill Battle Coliseum, 801 Bruno Dr, Birmingham, AL 35204
• Cost: Varies by seat

Looking Ahead

• The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s Sleeping Beauty
  • When: Thursday, January 12 | 7:30PM
  • Where: Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: $27+
  • Buy tickets

• Birmingham Bulls vs Evansville Thunderbolts (Star Wars Night)
  • When: Friday, January 13 | 7PM
  • Where: Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124
  • Cost: Varies by seat
  • Buy tickets

• Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony
  • When: Friday, January 13-Saturday, January 14 | 7PM
  • Where: Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
  • Cost: Varies by seat
  • Buy tickets

Want to know about other upcoming events?  Check out these can’t-miss January events in Birmingham. 

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