7 fun weekend events in The Magic City—Jan. 27-29

Just like that, it’s almost the weekend again. There’s never a dull moment in Birmingham with concerts, dance parties, musicals and more excitement. Read on to learn all about what’s happening in The Magic City—January 27-29.

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7 weekend events in The Magic City

1. Grieg’s Piano Concerto with Joyce Yang

• What: Hear beautiful music played by master pianist Joyce Yang with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra this weekend.
• When: Friday, January 27, 11AM & 7PM | Saturday, January 28, 7PM
• Where: Alys Stephens Center – Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
• Cost: Friday, January 27 Coffee Concert – $10-$38 | Friday, January 27 & 28, 7PM – $10-$80
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2. dwb (driving while black)

• What: Join Opera Birmingham as they explore issues of racial injustice through the story of an African American parent, her son + contemporary news bulletins.
• When: Friday, January 27-Saturday, January 28, 7:30PM | Sunday, January 29, 2:30PM
• Where: Red Mountain Theatre – Discovery Theatre, 1600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: Adult tickets vary by seat | $10 for students and kids
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3. Go Go Gorilla

• What: Listen + dance to the sounds of garage, surf, soul, R&B, punk, new wave, mutant disco + more this Friday night.
• When: Friday, January 27 | 9PM
• Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: Free admission

4. How to Make it in the Music Industry

• What: Music students + wannabes, hear from top leaders in the industry to learn what it’s like being a pop star or to mix tunes behind the scenes.
• When: Saturday, January 28 | 9AM-5PM
• Where: Brock Recital Hall, 880 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229 
• Cost: Free admission
• Register

5. Electronics Recycling Day

• What: Looking to do some spring cleaning? Drop off your unwanted electronics + paper for free at the Birmingham Zoo.
• When: January 28, 9-11:30AM, or until capacity is met
• Where: Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Cost: Free admission

6. Beermingham Babes Cahabaversary

• What: Ladies, raise your glass to a day of free tours and tastings at Cahaba Brewing Company, a beer educational chat + sip on a cranberry rosé sour.
• When: Saturday, January 28 | 1-5PM
• Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: Free admission

7. Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation

• What: The beloved character of Winnie the Pooh will be on the big stage during this family-friendly musical about the Hundred Acre Wood.
• When: Sunday, January 29 | 5PM
• Where: Alys Stephens Center – Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
• Cost: $29
• Buy tickets

Looking Ahead

• Dreamgirls
  • When: February 3-19 | Thursdays-Fridays, 7:30PM | Saturdays, 2PM + 7:30PM | Sundays, 2PM
    • ASL Performance: Saturday, February 11 | 7:30 PM
  • Where: Red Mountain Theatre, 1600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Cost: $32+ | (Kids) $25+ | Discount: Save $5 on price levels 1, 2 & 3 with discount code BHAMDREAM
  • Tickets

• Kwame Brathwaite: Black Is Beautiful
  • When: Monday, February 6-Saturday, March 25
  • Where: Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, 1221 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Cost: Free admission

• Davis Architects Guest Artist Series presents Spencer Myer, Pianist
  • When: Thursday, February 9 | 7:30-9PM
  • Where: Brock Recital Hall, 880 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229
  • Cost: $30 general admission | $10 for students
  • Tickets

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