3 ways to celebrate International Women’s Day in Birmingham today

Happy International Women’s Day!

All Women’s History Month, the city of Birmingham and local businesses are supporting impactful women through events, fundraisers and more. Keep reading for a guide to three ways you can celebrate in Birmingham today.

1. Whine a Little | basic. & Honeycreeper Chocolate

If you’re looking for a place to hang out with other ladies, eat, drink and whine a little– We’ve got you covered.

Check out “Whine a Little” at the basic. and Honeycreeper Chocolate storefront on 2nd Ave across from El Barrio and next to Bamboo and Le Fresca. The two are hosting in collaboration with local female-owned startup Fundrage.

• When: Wednesday March 8, 5-7PM
• Where: 2214 2nd Ave N #100, Birmingham, AL 35203

2. Women’s Bar Takeover | Adiõs

To pay homage to all of the powerful and talented women within the bar scene, José and Jesus at Adiõs are hosting a bar takeover featuring five local female bartenders to raise funds for Birmingham Mutual Aid.

Showcasing their craft throughout the afternoon will be:

• Suzanne Gibson from Automatic
• Steva Casey from Lou’s Pub and Continental Drift
• Robin Lindgren from The Louis Bar
• Emily Donahue and Mariella Angel from Adiõs

In addition, all dipped rim drinks will be using Fuego Chamoy – a female-owned business out of Alabaster, AL– and selling their chamoy candies at the bar.

• When: Wednesday, March 8 4PM-12AM
• Where: 2218 1st Ave N Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203

3. Women’s Adventure Film Tour | Sidewalk Film

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back for the sixth year and is coming to Sidewalk Film for three days. The tour is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure. The cost for entry is only $5, so come check out this event today through Saturday.

• When: Wednesday, March 8, 6:30PM | Thursday, March 9, 2PM + 5:30PM | Saturday, March 11, 2PM
• Where: 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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