17 weekend events in Birmingham including FOOD+Culture Festival, Sept. 20-22

Foodie festivals, live theater productions and don’t-miss concerts. It sounds like Birmingham is weekend-ready. Plan now for what’s happening September 20-22.

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Weekend football schedule

• Auburn vs Arkansas—Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:30PM
• Miles vs Lane—Saturday, Sept. 21, 4PM
• Alabama A&M at Austin Peay—Saturday, Sept. 21, 6PM

All Weekend—Friday, September 20-Sunday, September 22

1. The World Goes ‘Round: The Music of Kander and Ebb @ Virginia Samford Theatre

• What: Enjoy a night at the Virginia Samford Theatre during this must-see production. You’ll relive the music of Chicago, New York New York, Cabaret, Kiss of the Spiderwoman and more during one fantastic night.
• When: September 12-22
• Cost: $45+
• Details

2. FOOD+Culture Festival @ Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham Museum of Art + more

• What: Named the 3rd best new festival in 2023 in the country by USA Today, this event is your chance to indulge in the rich flavors + traditions that Birmingham’s vibrant culinary scene has become known for. This year, more than 100 talented chefs will join the festival, like Gregory Collier, Carla Hall + Timothy Hontzas.
• When: Thursday, September 19-Sunday, September 22
• Cost: $75
• Details

Friday, September 20

3. Here Comes the Mummies @ Avondale Brewing Company

• What: Don’t miss your chance to see this American funk rock band perform live this weekend. Their performances are something you’ll never forget.
• When: Friday, September 20 | 7PM
• Cost: $18+
• Details

4. Go Ham Fest @ TrimTab Brewing Company

• What: Check out some of Birmingham’s best musical acts + art vendors during this must-see showcase.
• When: Friday, September 20 | 5-11PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

5. Roaring 20’s Gatsby-Themed Murder Mystery Dinner @ Arlington Historic House & Gardens

• What: Take part in this 20’s-themed Murder Mystery Dinner for a night with food and entertainment. Can you solve the case before anyone else?
• When: Friday, September 20 | 6:30PM
• Cost: $64.99
• Details

6. Candle Making and Cocktail Class @ City Club

• What: Tap into your creative side during this fun workshop. You’ll learn about and make your own luxury candle while indulging in tasty cocktails + appetizers.
• When: Friday, September 20 | 7-9PM
• Cost: $55
• Details

7. Bad Movie Night @ Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema

• What: Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema will play the best in bad movies this Friday, September 20. Grab a drink at the bar and reserve your seat.
• When: Friday, September 20 | 9PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

Saturday, September 21

8. Children’s Heart Foundation Heart Walk @ Oak Mountain State Park

• What: Join walkers, teams, sponsors + volunteers while supporting The Children’s Heart Foundation. This is the first-ever Birmingham Congenital Heart Walk! Expect a day of fun activities, entertainment, research updates + a family-friendly one-mile walk.
• When: Saturday, September 21 | 9AM
• Cost: Free to walk
• Details

9. Alabama Rivers Alliance Poetry Writing Workshop @ Ruffner Mountain

• What: Join the Alabama Rivers Alliance, Poet and Film Fellow Jermaine Thompson, Alabama Poetry Delegate Tina Mozelle Braziel and Ruffner Mountain for a special poetry writing workshop. Alll skill levels are welcome.
• When: Saturday, September 21 | 10AM-Noon
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

10. Space To Be Me @ Magic City Acceptance Center

• What: Join this free chat on the third Saturday each month, open to all parents of trans youth and their children ages 12 and under. Both groups meet at the same time but in separate spaces.
• When: Saturday, September 21 | 11AM-12:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

11. Oktoberfest @ Monday Night Brewing

• What: Get your Oktoberfest fix at Monday Night Brewing. There will be $5 refills, live music, stein holding competitions, German-inspired food + more.
• When: Saturday, September 21 | 11AM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

12. Cat Power Sings Dylan @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

• What: See Cat Power perform soulful renditions that breathe new life into Bob Dylan’s timeless classics during this amazing concert. Her latest album, Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert pays homage to Bob Dylan’s iconic 1966 concert at Royal Albert Hall.
• When: Saturday, September 21 | 7PM
• Cost: $59+
• Details

13. The 9th Street Food & Music Festival @ 604Bham

• What: Attend this fire event featuring food trucks, music, vendors + more.
• When: Saturday, September 21 | 11AM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

14. AIDS Alabama Presents: Drag Me to the Polls @ Hi-Wire Brewing

• What: Don’t miss a free drag show, delicious beverages + the chance to register to vote! This Saturday, September 21, see performances by Bonnie Lash, Veronica Salvatoré + more and enjoy treats from A Dab of This and a Dab Of That. The AIDS Alabama Policy and Advocacy Department will also be on-site to help get you registered.
• When: Saturday, September 21 | 3PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

15. Le Diner en Blanc @ Secret Location

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• What: Le Diner en Blanc is back with a new top-secret location. An event that originated in Paris in 1988, this is Bham’s 5th year hosting this exclusive experience where guests come together for a “chic picnic” dressed in all white to eat, drink + enjoy each other’s company.
• When: Saturday, September 21
• Details

Sunday, September 22

16. Singo Bingo Sunday @ Cahaba Brewing Company

• What: Music meets Bingo during this exciting weekend event. Featuring a spin on the traditional game of bingo, you’ll listen to your favorite tunes and match the correct song title or artist to your game board. There will also be specialty brunch cocktails + lunch by The Current.
• When: Sunday, September 22 | 1-4PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

17. Homewood Theatre Sings Broadway @ Homewood Theatre

• What: The lights of Broadway shine this Sunday during the Homewood Theatre’s first show of their cabaret series.
• When: Sunday, September 22 | 7PM
• Cost: Pay what you can
• Details

More events in Birmingham

• Unleashed @ Red Mountain Theatre—Sept. 26
• Vintage Market Days—Sept. 26-28
• Head Over Teal 5K/10K—Sept. 28
• Vulcan’s World Wide Day of Play—Sept. 28
• Fiesta Bham  @ Linn Park—Sept. 28
• Barber + Saint-Saëns @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center—Sept. 28
• Symphony in the Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens—Sept. 29
• Walk to End Alzheimer’s—Sept. 29

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