11 weekend events in The Magic City including a Paralympics celebration

The Olympics are starting this weekend, and we’re here for it.

Whether it’s sending the USA Wheelchair Rugby Team off to the Paralympics at Lakeshore’s Celebration of Champions, humming along to old familiar songs at Beautiful: The Carole King Musical or checking out a local market, you’ve got plenty of choices for how to have a good weekend.

Keep reading for all the details.

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1. Beautiful: The Carole King Music @ Red Mountain Theater—Thursday-Saturday, 7:30PM + 2PM Saturday-Sunday

• What: Check out this joyous jukebox musical featuring songs from the iconic Carole King.
• When: July 19-August 11 | Thursday-Saturday 7:30PM | Saturday-Sunday 2PM
• Where: Red Mountain Theatre, 1600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $49+ | Recommended for ages 13+
• Get tickets: Use discount code NOWINSIDER to save $7 on each ticket

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2. Celebration of Champions @ Lakeshore Foundation—Friday, July 26, 6:30PM

Who needs to fly to Paris when you can watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games at the French-themed Celebration of Champions?

• What: Watch party, silent auction + sendoff for the USA Wheelchair Rugby team, complete with French food + wine
• When: Friday, July 26, 6:30PM
• Where: Lakeshore Foundation, 4000 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Attire: Dressy casual
• Tickets: $125-$25K | Buy now
• Give: Perfect if you want to support the mission but can’t attend
• Get tickets

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3. Birdsong Farmers Market—Saturday, July 27, 7AM-noon

• What: Experience a farmer-led grassroots market and stock up on fresh produce and tasty vegetables at this farm-to-table market.
• When: Saturday, July 27 | 7AM-noon
• Cost: FREE
• Details

4. The Farmers Market @ Pepper Place—Saturday, July 27, 7AM-noon

• What: If you haven’t been to Pepper Place, you need to get down there this Saturday and enjoy local vendors, fresh produce and cool hand-made art.
• When: Saturday, July 27 | 7AM-Noon
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

5. City Walkers @ City Walk Bham—Saturday, July 27, 10AM

• What: Need to get those steps in? Join the City Walkers Walking Club for a long stroll around downtown Birmingham happening this weekend.
• When: Saturday, July 27 | 10AM
• Cost: FREE
• Details

6. Block Printing on Fabric @ Forstall Art—Saturday, July 27, 10AM-noon

• What: Arts and crafts just got better with Stacey Kelly’s block art class. Here you’ll learn how to create beautiful block art and different techniques to get the perfect design.
• When: Saturday, July 27 | 10AM-Noon
• Cost: $30 (includes art supplies)
• Details

7. Modern Green Book Marketplace @ City Walk BHAM—Saturday, July 27, 4-8PM

• What: Check out this market which features Black makers, DJs, crafters, food + beverage vendors.
• When: Saturday, July 27 | 4-8PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

8. Otey’s Fest @ Crestline Tavern—Saturday, July 27, 6-10PM

• What: Otey’s Tavern is celebrating 35 years of community, live music and good fun. Come celebrate this long-time family favorite with live music and an outdoor cookout.
• When: Saturday, July 27 | 6PM-10PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Get tickets

9. Birmingham Legion FC vs Orange County SC @ Protective Stadium—Saturday, July 27, 6:30-9:30PM

• What: Watch our very own Birmingham Legion team go head to head with Orange County. You won’t want to miss this game!
• When: Saturday, July 27 | 6:30-9:30PM
• Cost: $15-$60
• Get tickets

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10. Treetop Clean-Up Day @ Alabama Wildlife Center—Sunday, July 28, 11AM

• What: Help the Alabama Wildlife Center maintain the natural beauty of their beloved boardwalk—enjoy the outdoors, see raptors up close, meet new people + contribute to a cleaner environment.
• When: Sunday, July 28 | 11AM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

11. 6th Annual “Back 2 School Block Party” @ Smithfield Historic District—Sunday, July 28, noon-4PM

• What: Games, giveaways + more.
• When: Sunday July 28 | Noon-4PM
• Cost: FREE
• Details

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Save the date: Friday, August 2, 6-10:30PM

On Friday, August 2, head to The Gateway at Trussville Entertainment District for Rockin’ for Restoration benefiting the Will Bright Foundation—a local nonprofit dedicated to providing men battling addiction with a safe and supportive environment for recovery.

• When: Friday, August 2 | 6-10:30PM
• Where: The Gateway—Trussville Entertainment District, Beech St, Trussville, AL 35173
• Cost: Free admission | $10 donation recommended

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We’re looking forward to the weekend and we’ll see you out and about.

Now tell us, Birmingham, which events are you most looking forward to? Tag us on social @bhamnow and let us know.