BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bham Now X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bhamnow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bham Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T061437Z CREATED:20260309T050336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T061437Z UID:10092945-1775908800-1775926800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Holi: The Festival of Colors DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Museum of Art is partnering with City Walk Birmingham to celebrate our annual Holi Festival\, a bright and joyous event sponsored by the Indian Cultural Society. Embrace the spirit of Holi\, a traditional Indian festival marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. This colorful celebration is filled with live music\, dance performances\, art activities\, and of course\, the iconic throwing of colored powders. Suitable for all ages\, the BMA’s Holi Festival is a perfect way to experience the richness of Indian culture\, enjoy a fun-filled day with the community\, and welcome the spring season in a burst of festive color. \nTickets and General Admission\nGeneral admission for this event is free with registration with the exception of auditorium performances\, which require a $5 ticket. \n\n\n\n\n Free Festival Ticket\n \n \n\nFree \n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n (opens in new window)\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 12:30pm Performance Tickets\n \n \n\n$5 \n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n (opens in new window)\n \n \n\n \n \n\nLimited space\, ticket required \n \n\n\n\n\n\n 1:45pm Performance Tickets\n \n \n\n$5 \n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n (opens in new window)\n \n \n\n \n \n\nLimited space\, ticket required \n \n\nTickets and Reservations: Due to limited seating\, a $5 ticket is required to reserve a seat in the auditorium. You may reserve up to six seats\, and seating is first-come\, first-served. Museum members receive 50% off tickets. All tickets are nonrefundable. \nMembers: When registering\, please make sure to use the email address we have on file when purchasing performance tickets. Using a different address will create a duplicate account. You can create a new account on the Members Portal. If you have any questions\, contact our Membership Manager at membership@artsbma.org or 205.254.2389. \nFood and Refreshments: A selection of food trucks will offer a variety of delicious options to satisfy your appetite. \nHealth and Safety: Color powders used during the festival are safe and eco-friendly. We recommend wearing old clothes that you don’t mind getting colorful. \nSchedule of Events\n12–5pm: Music and Food TrucksCity Walk (Outside)City Walk will be alive with music by DJ Krish and a special selection of food trucks featuring delicious Indian specialities. \n12–4pm: Face Painting and Henna ArtCity Walk (Outside) \n12–3pm: Art MakingMuseum Cafe (Inside)Make your own Holi color popper! Be ready to send your color flying with your very own personalized popper. \n12:30–1:15pm: Dance Performances\, Auditorium Performance Ticket RequiredBMA Auditorium (Inside) \n1:45–2:30pm: Dance Performances\, Auditorium Performance Ticket RequiredBMA Auditorium (Inside)Experience captivating dance performances by local Indian dance troupes in our auditorium\, showcasing a blend of traditional and fusion styles. We’re excited to offer two opportunities this year to allow more visitors to experience these special performances! \n3–5pm: Throwing of Colors + Post-Color Dance PartyCity Walk (Outside)Join us for the festival’s highlight – the throwing of colors! \nGulal (Hindi: गुलाल) or Abir (Bengali: আবির) or Abhir (Odia: ଅଭିର) is the traditional name given to the colored powders used for throwing during Holi. This exuberant tradition brings together the community in a vibrant display of joy and celebration of spring. After the throwing of colors\, keep the party going with DJ Krish! \nPlease note that limited quantities of Gulal are provided by the BMA while supplies last. Learn where you can Purchase Your Own Gulal. \n\nSponsorship\n\n\nFamily Festival series is made possible by URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/holi-the-festival-of-colors/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Family Festival,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Holi-73_o2-2-6wRVK3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T160000 DTSTAMP:20251027T150816Z CREATED:20251027T150816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150816Z UID:10087287-1763290800-1763308800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Christmas Bazaar at Birmingham Festival Theatre DESCRIPTION:🎅🏽 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—at Birmingham Festival Theatre! 🎄 \nJoin us for our Christmas Bazaar on Sunday\, November 16\, 2025\, from 11AM–4PM 🎁\nShop local vendors\, enjoy holiday treats\, and even snap pictures with Santa! 📸 \nCome find the perfect gift\, support small businesses\, and experience a little holiday magic right here at BFT. \n🎟️ Admission is free!\n📍 Birmingham Festival Theatre \n#BFT #BirminghamFestivalTheatre #ChristmasBazaar #HolidayMarket #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #ChristmasAtBFT URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/christmas-bazaar-at-birmingham-festival-theatre/ LOCATION:Birmingham Festival Theatre\, 1901 1/2 11th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Events,Family Festival,Festivals,Food Trucks,Holidays,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/300C0B78-4C87-453C-9FB6-68358C1D46BF.png GEO:33.4998589;-86.7973021 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Birmingham Festival Theatre 1901 1/2 11th Avenue South Birmingham AL 35205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1901 1/2 11th Avenue South:geo:-86.7973021,33.4998589 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000 DTSTAMP:20251020T202917Z CREATED:20251020T202917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T202917Z UID:10086212-1761408000-1761415200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Fall Festival at First Lutheran Church DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 25\, from 4 – 6 pm at First Lutheran Church for a free family fun\, Kid-friendly event! Our Fellowship Hall will offer a variety of games\, face painting\, halloween treats and individually wrapped candy. \nDo you want to join in the fun? Contact our church secretary to volunteer\, set up and operate a game\, or make a donation. Contact: secretary@firstlutheranbham.org\, call 205-933-0380. Follow us on Facebook\, Instagram or YouTube. \nFirst Lutheran Church\n2507 Highland Ave. S.\nBirmingham\, AL 35205 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/fall-festival-at-first-lutheran-church/ LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 2507 Highland Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Fall-Festival.jpg GEO:33.5014522;-86.7861145 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Lutheran Church 2507 Highland Ave S Birmingham AL 35205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2507 Highland Ave S:geo:-86.7861145,33.5014522 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20250902T201129Z CREATED:20250902T201129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T201129Z UID:10084103-1760778000-1760799600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:St Symeon Orthodox Church Food & Culture Fair DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair will be October 18 from 9-3 at St. Symeon\nOrthodox Church. Guests are invited to shop for baked goods and gifts\, enjoy hot lunch\nfoods\, tour the church\, hear the choir\, learn about church art and architecture\, and more!\nThe worship space at St. Symeon is entirely covered in floor-to-ceiling iconographic murals\,\nand guests can tour the church throughout the event. There will be three programs inside\nthe church this year: a new-for-2025 talk about church architecture at 10:15 a.m.; the\nalways highly anticipated choir concert at 11 a.m.; and the popular annual “What is\nIconography?” talk at 1 p.m.\nThe outdoor marketplace tent this year features six booths: the Middle Eastern Market; the\nBalkan Bakery; Babushka’s Kitchen; Southern Sweets & Savories; Cafe Europa; and\, new\nthis year\, Moana Munchies\, featuring Polynesian foods. The booths will have baked goods\nand other food items as well as art and other gifts. Guests will not want to miss the Opa!\nKabana loukoumades tent\, where church members will be serving up made-to-order Greek\nhoney puffs (a/k/a Hot Greek Donuts).\nAs always\, homemade pierogi will be available hot in the lunch line\, as will the large\nsausage rolls — hoagie rolls stuffed full of sausage and kraut. Frozen homemade pierogi are\nalso available by the dozen. The bookstore and gift shop will be open inside the church’s\nfellowship hall as well. All are invited to visit St. Symeon for this fun event! \nAddress: 3101 Clairmont Ave\, Birmingham\, AL 35205 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/st-symeon-orthodox-church-food-culture-fair/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Events,Family Days,Family Festival,Family Friendly Programs,Family Tours,Featured Event,Festival,Festivals,Fun Outside,In-Person Events,Local Events,Meet & Greet,Mini-festivals,Music,Open House,Religious,Special Event,Special Speaker,Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T170000 DTSTAMP:20250818T201041Z CREATED:20250818T201041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T201041Z UID:10083913-1760176800-1760202000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Two by Two Rescue's Barktoberfest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Two by Two Rescue Announces Barktoberfest 2025: A Celebration of Pets\, People and Purpose \nTwo by Two Animal Rescue is thrilled to announce the return of its largest annual fundraiser\, Barktoberfest 2025\, taking place at Park 124\, 310 Opportunity Dr\, in Pelham\, Alabama.\nThis much-anticipated\, pet-friendly fall festival will be held rain or shine October 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and promises to be a signature\, fun filled event for the whole family. \nWhat to Expect at Barktoberfest 2025: \n• Free to attend \n• $5 wristband for unlimited Kid-Zone Play! \n• Dog-friendly \n• Adoption Event \n• Vaccine Clinic \n• Local food and beverage vendors \n• Unique shopping from local artisans and pet brands \n• Kid-Zone fun including inflatables\, petting zoo\, face painting\, balloon animals\, & more! \n• Pumpkin patch \n• Raffles\, dog costume contest\, and more! \nWhether you participate as a sponsor\, vendor\, or attendee\, your support plays a vital role in our mission. It enables Two by Two Rescue to save the lives of unwanted\, neglected\, and abandoned animals regardless of age\, breed\, or medical condition and provide compassionate care until they find forever homes. We remain steadfast in our commitment to education and advocacy\, fostering a culture of compassionate care and “no more bad days” for companion animals. \nCome be part of the fun and the future for pets in need! \nAbout Two by Two Rescue: Founded in 2002\, Two by Two Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, no kill organization committed to saving the lives of unwanted\, abused\, and abandoned animals in central Alabama and beyond. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/two-by-two-rescues-barktoberfest-2025/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Family Festival,Food Trucks,Fundraiser,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Barktoberfest-2025-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T160000 DTSTAMP:20250611T162236Z CREATED:20250611T162236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T162236Z UID:10081998-1759665600-1759680000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Cahaba River Frydown DESCRIPTION:Cahaba River Frydown 2025 is the 16th annual catfish cookoff and festival celebrating the Cahaba River and benefiting Cahaba River Society. It’s Birmingham’s only fish fry competition with judges and crowd tasting\, making it a culinary treat and a must-taste event in Birmingham’s dynamic food scene. ​ \nMore than just a cook-off\, Frydown is a full-scale festival of community\, conservation\, and culinary creativity. Features include live music\, kids’ activities\, environmental education stations\, cold beer from Cahaba Brewing\, and of course\, delicious catfish. With exciting prizes and festival-style entertainment\, Frydown promises a memorable celebration of food\, family\, and fun all while raising awareness for one of the most biodiverse rivers in the country and a major drinking water source for hundreds of thousands of Alabamians. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/cahaba-river-frydown/ LOCATION:Cahaba Brewing Company\, 4500 5th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Festival,Featured Event,Fry-down ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cahaba-river-frydown-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cahaba River Society":MAILTO:info@cahabariversociety.org GEO:33.5267519;-86.7648504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cahaba Brewing Company 4500 5th Ave S Birmingham AL 35222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4500 5th Ave S:geo:-86.7648504,33.5267519 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20251003T231839Z CREATED:20250829T225025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T231839Z UID:10084081-1759582800-1759597200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Latin American Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Latin traditions at the Birmingham Museum of Art during our annual Latin American Heritage Festival. This vibrant day includes bilingual Spanish art explorations\, engaging art crafts for families\, face painting\, and performances by the audience favorite Orquesta MaCuba. While at the BMA\, also be sure to check out the Museum’s newly reopened gallery for Ancient American Art. \n\n\n\n\n This event has passed\n \n \n\nFree \n Unavailable URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/latin-american-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:AL CATEGORIES:Family Festival,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1H7A0278_p01-e1755620463219-BK35FV-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T193000 DTSTAMP:20250918T174829Z CREATED:20250918T174829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T174829Z UID:10084717-1759424400-1759433400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Vestavia Hills 75th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:This special celebration will take place on Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\, at 5:00 p.m. at Vestavia Hills City Hall. In lieu of our annual Public Safety Community Night Out\, we are planning this year for a community celebration of the City that will feature music and entertainment\, free food\, jump houses\, face painting\, tattoos and plenty of opportunities for residents to connect with neighbors and strengthen the sense of unity within our community. \nAll are invited to join the celebration! We look forward to commemorating 75 years of community and progress with you! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/vestavia-hills-75th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Vestavia Hills City Hall (Council Chambers)\, 1032 Montgomery Highway\, Vestavia Hills\, 35216 CATEGORIES:Events,Family Days,Family Festival,Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/75th-anniversaryFBPOST.png GEO:33.4378899;-86.7908577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vestavia Hills City Hall (Council Chambers) 1032 Montgomery Highway Vestavia Hills 35216;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1032 Montgomery Highway:geo:-86.7908577,33.4378899 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR