15 weekend events in Birmingham including the African Heritage Festival—June 21-23

Grab your family and friends—here’s what’s happening across Birmingham, June 21-23.

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1. You Build It! @ McWane Science Center

• What: Put your kiddo’s creativity (or your own) to work during this imaginative + immersive exhibit featuring unique design challenges with LEGO + more.
• When: June-August 2024 | Wednesday-Friday, 9AM-5PM | Saturday, 10AM-5PM | Sunday Noon-5PM
• Cost: Exhibit included in GA admission: $17 for adults, $14 for children | Kids 2 and under are free
• Details

2. Mary Poppins @ Red Mountain Theatre

• What: Red Mountain Theatre is serving up a spoonful of sugar in this beloved musical featuring everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins.
• When: Now-Sunday, June 30 | Tuesdays-Saturdays 6:30PM | Wednesday, Saturday + Sunday Matinees at 2PM
• Cost: $39+ with discounts for kids ages 2-12
• Details

3. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Musical @ Virginia Samford Theatre

• What: Grab your tickets and head to this smash-hit London musical. Directed by Virginia Samford Theatre Artist in Residence Henry Scott, this music adaption of the classic film features a magical car and a whole lot of singing + dancing.
• When: June 13-30 | Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30PM, Sundays, 2:30PM
• Cost: $24-$46
• Details

4. The Budweiser Clydesdales @ Trussville Social

• What: Meet + get photos with the one-and-only Clydesdale team in Trussville.
• When: Friday, June 21 | 3-5PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

5. Strawberry Full Moon Paddle @ Oak Mountain State Park

• What: Take in the full moon rising over the mountain from the lake at Oak Mountain State Park. The marina will stay open late so you can rent a vessel.
• When: Friday, June 21 | 8-10PM
• Cost: $20-$25 per hour based on water vessel rental
• Details

6. Gimme Gimme Disco @ Saturn

• What: Can’t get enough ABBA? Then this is the dance party for you! Shake your booty all night long to disco hits from the 70s and 80s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer and Cher. Must be 18+ to attend.
• When: Friday, June 21 | 10PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

7. Impressions of Resilience featuring InToto + UAB artists @ Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts

• What: For one night only, this exhibition will showcase the talents of InToto and UAB student artists exploring challenges that isolate us and ways of breaking through stigmatization.
• When: Friday, June 21 | 5:30-7:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

8. Friday Night Flicks: The Princess Pride @ City Walk BHAM

• What: Enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars during Free Friday Flicks at City Walk BHAM. This week’s movie will be The Princess Bride.
• When: Friday, June 21 | 7-9:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

9. District Garden Party @ District Brewing Company

• What: Experience a fun-filled day with local artisans, crafters + vendors. Off Beat Catering will be serving great food. 
• When: Saturday, June 22 | Noon-9PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

10. Mimosa’s on Morris: The Festival @ Morris Ave

• What: Enjoy an afternoon filled with amazing food, live entertainment, photo booths + lots of mimosas during this inaugural festival on historic Morris Avenue.
• When: Saturday, June 22 | Noon-4PM
• Cost: Pre-sale $46.90
• Details

11. African Heritage Festival @ Birmingham Museum of Art

• What: Celebrate the vibrant traditions of African Cultures + the Birmingham Museum of Art’s African art galleries. There will be face painting, authentic Nairobi cuisine, live performances + more.
• When: Saturday, June 22 | 1-5PM
• Cost: Free admission | Some auditorium performances cost $5 for nonmembers of the Birmingham Museum of Art
• Details

12. Sips for Strays + Adoption Event @ TrimTab Brewing Company

• What: Visit TrimTab this Saturday, June 22 for an adoption + fundraising event. 20% of all sales will benefiting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
• When: Saturday, June 22 | 2-4PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

13. 2024 CahaBAZAAR Under The Stars @ Cahaba Brewing Company

• What: Don’t miss this 2nd annual event filled with food trucks, live music + tons of local vendors.
• When: Saturday, June 22 | 4-9PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

14. Wake Games @ Flip Side Watersports

• What: This two-day, family-friendly event is filled with wakeboard contests, food, vendors, music + door prizes. 
• When: Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 | 8AM-Dark
• Details

15. Space Jam @ Regions Field

• What: Bring a blanket or chair and relax at Region Field during an evening showing of the movie Space Jam. There will also be popcorn.
• When: Sunday, June 23 | 8-9:30PM
• Cost: $5
• Details

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