7 exciting weekend events including the opening of “Dreamgirls”—Feb. 3-5

After a rainy and gray week, I’m sure I’m not the only one excited about a sunny weekend. From an art exhibit to tasty food and a musical, here’s everything that’s happening in The Magic City—February 3-5.

Bite-sized news

• It’s farmers market season! Woodlawn Street Market + Pepper Place officially reopen this Saturday, so grab your pals for a day of supporting local.
• Rock out: Kids of all ages will love Mason Music’s spring + summer camps—registration is now open.

7 weekend events in The Magic City

1. Birmingham Restaurant Week

• What: Support local restaurants by filling up on multi-course, chef-curated meals + bartender-created cocktails during the final days of Birmingham Restaurant Week.
• When: Now-Saturday, February 4
• Where: Participating restaurants
• Cost: Breakfast, lunch & dinner menus ranging from $5-$50

2. Art After 5: Love & Basketball

• What: Make a game plan to head to the Birmingham Museum of Art for an evening filled with drinks, chocolate, games, art activities + a screening of the movie Love & Basketball.
• When: Friday, February 3 | 5-8PM
• Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Free admission

3. Space One Eleven Exhibit Opening Reception

• What: Hop on over to this new mixed-material art exhibit. Created by artist + educator John Fields, the event focuses on our country’s current cultural crises.
• When: Friday, February 3 | 5:30-7PM
• Where: Space One Eleven Art Center, 2409 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Free admission

4. Dreamgirls

• What: Watch hopeful singers become superstars in Red Mountain Theatre’s funny + inspiring production of the beloved musical Dreamgirls.
• When: February 3-19 | Thursdays-Fridays, 7:30PM | Saturdays, 2PM + 7:30PM | Sundays, 2PM
• 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

5. Jeni’s Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

• What: Wake up at Jeni’s for a morning filled with sweet treats including Maple Soaked Pancakes Ice Cream. Plus, the first 50 Splendid Rewards members can snag a free, super-cute, limited-edition mug.
• When: Saturday, February 4 | 9AM-Noon
• Where: (Lane Parke) 931 Jemison Ln, Mountain Brook, AL 35223 | (Pepper Place) 219 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost:

6. Black Excellence Food & Culture Festival

• What: Celebrate + support the best Black chefs and leaders in Birmingham with tasting samples, food trucks, live entertainment, networking + a kids’ zone.
• When: Saturday, February 4 | 1-5PM
• Where: 1612 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $25
• Tickets

7. Sam Holt Band

• What: Grab a cold one at Avondale Brewing Company and rock out with Sam Hunt Band. They’ll perform favorites by Widespread Panic + original hits.
• When: Saturday, February 4 | 8-10PM
• Where: Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $20
• Tickets

Looking ahead

• 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

• R.O.S.S. Birmingham Open House
  • When: Tuesday, February 7 | 10AM-Noon
  • Where: 2105 Joyce St, 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

• Escape to Margaritaville
  • When: February 9-26 | Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30PM | Sundays, 2:30PM
  • Where: Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Cost: $45 reserved seating | $25 for students (available only at the box office)
  • Tickets

• Kami-Con
  • When: Friday, February 10, Noon-Midnight | Saturday, February 11, 10AM-1AM | Sunday, February 12, 10AM-6PM
  • Where: BJCC East Exhibit Halls; 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost:
    • Children 10 + under free badge with the purchase of a normal badge from an adult chaperone. Children must be present at badge pickup or badge purchase to qualify.
    • Weekend pass: $65
    • Single-day pass: available to purchase at the door
      • Friday: $45
      • Saturday: $55
      • Sunday: $35
  • Tickets

Deal of the week

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