13 fun weekend events in Birmingham including “The Color Purple”—Feb. 23-25

It’s time to get the weekend started! From a wowing tulip festival to a silent disco, plan now for what’s happening across Birmingham, February 23-25.

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All Weekend—February 23-25

• Festival of Tulips @ American Village: Experience the joy of spring at the 8th annual American Village Festival of Tulips. You’ll explore a stunning field of 100,000 colorful flowers and pick your favorites to take home for just $2 each. 10AM-4PM. $5. Details. 

• The Color Purple @ Red Mountain Theatre: Go on a soulful, joyous + emotional journey during this performance you’ll never forget. $39+. Times vary. Details.

• Giselle by Alabama Ballet @ BJCC Concert Hall: Be swept away during this romantic ballet performed by the Alabama Ballet and accompanied by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. $48. Times vary. Details.

• Black Lens Film Week @ Sidewalk Film: Grab your tickets to a must-see feature narrative or documentary film during this annual event. Price + times vary. Details.

Events in Birmingham—Friday, February 23

• Birmingham RV Showroom @ The BJCC: See the Bankston Motor Homes display + the latest RŎG Adventure Trailers. $12 (cash only). Kids 12 and under are free. 10AM-7PM.Details. 

• Birmingham Restaurant Week @ Participating Restaurants, Food Trucks + Bars. February 23-March 3, grab hot local deals at 50+ participating restaurants, cafés, food trucks + bars around Birmingham. Details. (Enter our $350 Foodie Giveaway by February 28!)

• Big Top @ Haven. Enjoy a roaring good time at this 20th annual fundraiser benefiting Glenwood. Expect heavy hors d’oeuvres from Happy Catering, live music from the Will Thompson Band, a silent disco, signature cocktail by Tito’s Handmade Vodka + more. 8PM-Midnight (VIP access begins at 7:30PM). $50-$90. Details.

Events in Birmingham—Saturday, February 24

• Big Machines Day at McWane Science Center Plaza: From excavators to police cars and everything in between, grab the family for a day of hands-on fun at this beloved Birmingham event. 10AM-4PM. Free with general admission to McWane. Details.

• Punk Rock Prom @ True Story Brewing Co: Attend this event for a rad lineup including Flying Raccoon Suit, Justify These Scars + more. $15. 6PM. Details. 

• 31st Annual Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show @ Alys Stephens Center: Drawing more than 1200 people each year, this step show will feature original performances from the entire Divine Nine, representing universities across the Southeast. $15-$20. 7-9:30PM. Details. 

• An Evening with Harrison Scott Key @ Samford University Wright Center: Get ready for an evening of laughter, wisdom + a dose of honesty as Harrison Scott Key shares his hilarious yet thought-provoking insights on love, marriage + the human experience. 6:30-8PM. $40. Details.

Events in Birmingham—Sunday, February 25

• Avondale Vintage Market @ Avondale Brewing Co: Check out local vendors selling hot vintage finds + more. Noon. Free admission. Details.

• Southern Tales @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens: You’ll love the retelling of A Sweet Strangeness Thrills My Heart: The Journal of Sallie Independence Foster, 1861–1887 with storyteller Dolores Hydock + musician Bobby Horton. $25. 2:30-4PM. Details.

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