14 hot weekend events in Birmingham including Do Dah Day—May 17-19

It’s time for another great weekend in Birmingham. Don’t miss Do Dah Day, local farmers markets, concerts and more, May 17-19.

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1. Storytime at the Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens

• What: Encourage a love of reading by taking your preschooler to Birmingham Botanical Gardens for an exciting story time followed by a nature activity.
• When: Friday, May 17 | 10-11AM
• Cost: Free with registration
• Details

2. Dvorak’s Cello Concerto & Brahms’ First Symphony @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center – Jemison Concert Hall

• What: See acclaimed cellist Sterling Elliot perform Dvork’s powerful Cello Concerto in B minor. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will also perform Brahms’ Symphony No. 1.
• When: Friday, May 17 + Saturday, May 18 | 7PM
• Cost: $10+
• Details

3. Friday Night Live @ Ghost Train Brewing Company

• What: Elevate your Friday with a night of live music performed by talented local musicians.
• When: Friday, May 17 | 6PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

4. The Market @ Pepper Place

• What: Support local during this beloved farmers market in Birmingham in Pepper Place.
• When: Saturday, May 18 | 7AM-Noon
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

5. Birdsong Farmers Market @ Automatic Seafood and Oysters

• What: Support farmers, vendors + creatives at this local farmers market on Saturday.
• When: Saturday, May 18 | 7AM-Noon
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

6. Do Dah Day @ Cahaba Brewing Company

• What: Grab your pup for the ultimate dog-loving event. Expect live music, dance performances, adorable animals + more.
• When: Saturday, May 18 | 11AM-5PM
• Cost: $10 | Kids under 12 are free
• Details

7. Sweat Series with Grindhouse @ The Pizitz

• What: Join Grindhouse for a free HIIIT class at The Gallery at The Pizitz.
• When: Saturday, May 18 | 11-11:45AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

8. Alabama Bonsai 50th Anniversary Spring Show @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens

• What: Celebrate 50 years of the Alabama Bonsai Society with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens during their annual spring show. You’ll see incredible living works of art, beautiful trees on display + for sale and vendors selling pots, tools + soil.
• When: Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19 | 10AM-4PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

9. Easterseals’ Annual Golf Tournament @ Highland Park Golf Course

• What: Each golfer gets food from the Taco/Nacho Bar from Taco Mama, a Tito’s Transfusion + a Cahaba Brewing beer. During the golf tournament, there will be Tito’s Lemonade. Get a hole-in-one + win $10,000! This event benefits Easterseals of the Greater Birmingham Area.
• When: May 18 | Noon
• Cost: Free admission for spectators | $600 for 4-golfer team
• Details

10. Art Market @ City Walk Bham

• What: Take part in this fun monthly market featuring interactive art, local vendors, music + food trucks.
• When: Saturday, May 18 | 3-8PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

11. Birmingham Taco Fest @ Sloss Furnaces

• What: Don’t miss the 7th annual Birmingham Taco Fest benefiting Bare Hands, Inc. It will feature 25 of Birmingham’s top taco vendors and food trucks, dessert vendors, music, community arts activities + an art market.
• When: Sunday, May 19 | 1-7PM
• Cost: Advance $10 | $15 at gate
• Details

12. Alabama Bridal & Wedding Expo @ The BJCC

• What: Planning your wedding? You won’t want to miss this expo featuring a glam bar, food samples, an event planning seminar + more.
• When: Sunday, May 19 | 1-5PM
• Cost: Admission is free with online registration | $10 at the door without online registration
• Details

13. Get Healthy Cooking Class @ Railroad Park

• What: Join Chef Brauni Orr of Souled Out Plates for a free cooking class. There will be demos, food tastings, healthy eating tips + take-home recipe cards. The first 100 attendees will also receive a fresh bag of produce from Piggly Wiggly to replicate the recipe at home.
• When: Sunday, May 19 | 3:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

14. Opera Shots Street Party @ The Collins

• What: Join Opera Birmingham on 2nd Ave South outside The Collins Bar for a must-see pop-up concert. Food + beverages are available for purchase. Lawn chairs + picnic blankets are welcome.
• When: Sunday, May 19 | 5-7PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

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