13 weekend events in Birmingham including the Five Points South St. Patrick’s Day Parade—March 15-17

It’s an exciting weekend ahead with tons of things to do around Birmingham. From Saint Patrick’s Day events to the always vibrant Holi: A Festival of Color at the Birmingham Museum of Art, here’s what’s happening, March 13-15.

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All Weekend, Friday, March 15-17—events

• Children’s Consignment Sale @ First Methodist Church of Trussville: Browse + buy a variety of kids’ essentials for all ages. Fri. 10AM-9PM, Sat. 8AM-2PM., Sun. 2-4PM. Free admission. Details.

Friday, March 15-Saturday, March 16 events

• Shopping Shindig @ So So Spiffy: Shop this monthly warehouse sale for curated collections of rugs, sofas, chairs, dining tables, accessories, art + more at up to 60% off. Fri. Noon-6PM, Sat. 10AM-4PM. Free admission. Details.

Friday, March 15 events

• National Espresso Martini Day @ Adiõs Bar: Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with fun cocktails. All Day. Free admission. Details.

• Shamrock Shindig @ B&A Warehouse: Enjoy live music, food, drinks + a photo booth while supporting The Arc of Central Alabama. 5-8PM. Free admission. Details. 

• Queen’s Ball @ Events at Haven: Attend this mother-son dance for a night of exotic pets, face painting, karate demos, games + more. Funds raised support King’s Home. 7-9PM. $175. Details. 

Saturday, March 16 events

• 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Five Points South: 1:30-2:30PM. Free. Details. 

• ShamROCK @ Cabaha Brewing Co: Free admission. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with beer, bands + cocktails. There will also be a special Bourbon Release + new spring cocktail menu debut. 11AM. Free admission. Details.

• 2024 Bell Center 5K & Children’s Run @ The Bell Center: This community-oriented race benefits The Bell Center, which provides vital early intervention therapy for hundreds of children from all over Alabama. Registration is closed to run in the event, but you can still cheer on participants from the sidelines + more. Free. Details. 

• 13th Annual Holi Festival @ Birmingham Museum of Art:  This vibrant and joyous event hosted by the Indian Cultural Society is filled with live music, dance performances, art activities and, of course, the iconic throwing of colored powders.1-5PM. Free admission. Details. 

• Sunsets at Vulcan: Block Party @ Vulcan Park & Museum: The Observation Tower is reopening at Vulcan Park & Museum. Check it out during their block party filled with stunning views of the city, food, music + more. 5-7PM. $4-$6. Kids 4 and under are free. Details.

• The Music of Pink Floyd with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra @ The BJCC: Hear all your favorite Pink Floyd hits performed by the amazing Alabama Symphony Orchestra. 8PM. $25-65. Details.

Sunday, March 17 events

• Shamrock Shuck @ Avondale Brewing Co: Get ready for a fun-filled family-friendly day with live tunes from HannaWarrd Pass, cold craft beers, freshly shucked oysters, spicy crawfish + more. 1-8PM. Free admission. Details.

• 3rd Sunday Jazz Jam Session @ Ferus 41: Bring your instruments for a musical event packed with good tunes + great food. 5-8PM. Free admission. Details. 

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