BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250217T171820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T171820Z UID:10076821-1757761200-1757775600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Behind the Ink DESCRIPTION:Presented by Me Time Book Club\, “Behind the Ink” is a premiere book event featuring bestselling authors and vendors. The theme for this year’s 5th annual event is Endurance\, a testament to the resilience\, creativity\, and transformative power of literature. This free family friendly event will feature an event host\, panels on the third floor\, live music\, free giveaways\, complimentary mimosas\, special guests\, and much more!!! \n“Behind the Ink\,” has featured amazing bestselling authors such as ZANE\, Curtis Bunn\, Kimberla Lawson Roby\, and Detective Chris Anderson! \nThe featured author this year is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan. Kennedy writes for women from all walks of life\, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Kennedy and her writings have been featured in NPR\, Entertainment Weekly\, USA Today\, Glamour\, Cosmo\, Ebony\, TIME\, and many others. The audio edition of her novel Reel received the prestigious Audie® Award\, and her Skyland series is currently in development for television at Peacock. The co-founder of LIFT 4 Autism\, an annual charitable book auction\, Kennedy has a passion for raising Autism awareness. Dubbed “Queen of Hugs” by her readers\, she is a wife to her “lifetime lover\,” and mother to an extraordinary son. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/behind-the-ink/ LOCATION:The Harbert Center\, 2019 Fourth Ave N\, Birmingham\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown,Family Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design.png GEO:33.517263;-86.807235 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Harbert Center 2019 Fourth Ave N Birmingham 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2019 Fourth Ave N:geo:-86.807235,33.517263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250728T193449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T193449Z UID:10083396-1757757600-1757772000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Celebrate the Family Expo DESCRIPTION:Birmingham\, Alabama: Birmingham Christian Family Magazine will host its 6th Annual Celebrate The Family Expo on Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\, at the Finley Center\, Hoover Met Complex from 10am-2pm. This free event highlights the importance of family and provides an array of activities for kids of all ages including exhibitor resources and activities\, live music\, cooking demos\, product samples and many freebies for the entire family. Free shredding will be available courtesy RecyclABILITY and The Arc of Central Alabama and free face painting by Painted Personalities. Special guests will include the Chick-fil-A Cows\, Hoover Belles\, and other popular mascots along with special music from Kevin Derryberry. \nBirmingham Christian Family owner Laurie Franklin says “We’re happy to be celebrating 25 years of publishing Birmingham Christian Family magazine and living out our mission of spreading GOOD NEWS. The Expo is a great way for us to invite the entire community to celebrate with us as we share with families resources to help them meet their physical\, emotional and spiritual needs. We established this free event as a way to say thank you to our readers and followers. The event will be filled with activities for the entire family including live music\, The River of Life Kids Zone\, food trucks\, giveaways\, plus exhibits manned by people from various businesses\, ministries\, and non-profit organizations. \nThere will be free giveaways and swag bags for the first 200 families. Swag bags will be filled with different novelty items from participating sponsors. Back by popular demand\, the 2025 Expo will include a full line up of celebrity chefs sharing tips and samples throughout the event on the Celebrity Chef Stage. \nSpecial thanks to Children’s of Alabama and Jimmie Hale Mission who are Major Sponsors of Celebrate the Family Expo and ALFA Farmers for sponsoring the back by popular demand Celebrity Chef Stage. \nSponsor/Exhibitor opportunities are still available. To learn more please visit www.BirminghamChristian.com/registration \nEvent Details:\n6th Annual Celebrate The Family Expo\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025\n10am-2pm\nFinley Center\, Hoover Met Complex\n5508 Stadium Trace Parkway\nHoover\, AL 35244\nCelebrate the Family Expo 2025\nFacebook.com/BirminghamChristianFamily\nInstagram.com/cfpBirmingham \nSponsor/Exhibitor Reviews: \n“Event generated lots of referrals!” \n“It’s a great event to engage with families.” \n“Best event we have been part of.” \n“The Social posts highlighting sponsors leading up to the event were great. Media coverage outstanding.” \n“Event executed very well.” \n“Great communication.” \n“We love the bingo to keep attendees engaged.” \n“Great to be around all these different vendors and get a chance to meet those in the community.” \n“Chefs all have something to do with Alabama. It’s good wholesome fun.” \n“It’s a very busy event and kids are loving it.” URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/celebrate-the-family-expo/ LOCATION:Hoover Metropolitan Complex\, 100 Ben Chapman Drive\, Hoover\, AL\, 35244\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_2946.jpeg GEO:33.3383625;-86.849649 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hoover Metropolitan Complex 100 Ben Chapman Drive Hoover AL 35244 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Ben Chapman Drive:geo:-86.849649,33.3383625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250728T193428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T184837Z UID:10083422-1756051200-1756065600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Lurks Behind Vol. 2 DESCRIPTION:“Lurks Behind Vol. 2” is the second installment in a powerful three-part dance series by Southern DanceWorks that transforms community stories into dynamic performance art. Set in Birmingham’s historic neighborhoods\, this year’s production centers on two of the ninety-nine communities rich with resilience\, pride\, and untold narratives. Through dance\, spoken word\, and multimedia design\, the event creates a living archive of neighborhood experiences\, shaped directly by residents through Heart Workshops: Talking and Moving. These intimate sessions allow community members to share personal reflections on pressing issues such as food insecurity\, housing\, and local identity\, which then become the emotional and choreographic foundation of the performance. \nDirected by internationally acclaimed choreographer Germaul Barnes and created in collaboration with a diverse team of Birmingham-based artists\, “Lurks Behind Vol. 2” redefines how the arts engage with social justice and civic dialogue. The performance blurs the line between audience and performer\, inviting the public not just to witness\, but to reflect on what lies beneath the surface of everyday places and people. By centering local voices and stories\, Southern DanceWorks brings movement to memory and meaning—offering a vision of the arts as both mirror and catalyst for community transformation. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/lurks-behind-vol-2/ LOCATION:CityWalk BHAM\, 2200 9th Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Ballet,City Walk Social,Community,Downtown,Events,Family Festival,Featured Event,Food Trucks,Health and Wellness,In-Person Events,Local Events,Music,Party With A Purpose!,Poetry,Special Event,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LBV2-Spon-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T190000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250818T200910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T200910Z UID:10083928-1755439200-1755457200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Hope Festival (Read Description for Details) DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Hope Festival! \nJoin us at Ensley Park Recreation Center on August 16 & 17th\, 2025 at 2:00 PM (Central Time) for a day filled with inspiration and community. Let’s come together to spread hope and positivity in our neighborhoods. This event is all about having fun\, connecting with others\, and supporting one another. Come and find resources for health\, food banks\, affordable housing\, education\, career\, voter registration\, and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful. See you there! \nSponsored by Royal Divinity\, Ensley Community Development\, Commissioner Sheila Tyson and B.E.A.T. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/hope-festival-read-description-for-details/2025-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Community,Family Festival,Food Trucks,Mini-festivals,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HopeFestFlyer_ECDCRDMI_Invite-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250505T193749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T193749Z UID:10080669-1754069400-1754074800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:WUCN Freedom Friday in the Park DESCRIPTION:The May 2nd multicultural kick-off will commemorate the 1963 Children’s Freedom March.\nThe children of Birmingham marched together in Freedom’s past –\nThe women of a culture filled Birmingham will dance together for Freedom’s future.\nMay 2\, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:00pm\nAvondale Park 4101 5th Avenue South Birmingham\, AL 35222\n• Multicultural Dances\n• Dance instructors\n• Live DJ\, Vendors\, Snacks\n• Motivational Nugget\n• & MORE! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/wucn-freedom-friday-in-the-park/2025-08-01/ LOCATION:Avondale Park Historic District\, 698 40th St S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Family Festival,Family Friendly Programs,Fun Outside,Health and Wellness,Local Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Remaining-Dates.png GEO:33.5188543;-86.7724139 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Avondale Park Historic District 698 40th St S Birmingham AL 35222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=698 40th St S:geo:-86.7724139,33.5188543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250215T174759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T174759Z UID:10076424-1752922800-1752940800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Journey to Africa Cultural Arts Street Festival DESCRIPTION:Journey To Africa’s Cultural Cultural Arts Street Festival is a celebration of African Influences on the Culture! We hope this festival will grow to be one of the largest festivals in Alabama! The day will be full of 50+ local vendors\, food trucks\, live entertainment\, and much more. We anticipate 900-1000 participants based on last year’s participants. The festival will take place at Cahaba Brewing Company in Avondale on July 19th from 11:00am-4:00pm \, 4500 5th Ave S. Building C\, Birmingham\, AL 35222 \nTo become a vendor/sponsor please register on our website. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/journey-to-africa-cultural-arts-street-festival/ LOCATION:Cahaba Brewing Company\, 4500 5th Ave S Ste C\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Family Festival,Featured Event,Festival,Food,Food Trucks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Orange-Modern-Minimal-Yellow-Kizomba-Social-Made-with-PosterMyWall-2.jpg GEO:33.527599334717;-86.765480041504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cahaba Brewing Company 4500 5th Ave S Ste C Birmingham AL 35222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4500 5th Ave S Ste C:geo:-86.765480041504,33.527599334717 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250520T144451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T144451Z UID:10081783-1749144600-1749153600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:ArtCard - Art Showcase & Benefit DESCRIPTION:ArtCard 2025 benefitting Oasis Counseling for Women & Children. ArtCard is an art showcase and benefitting featuring art starting at $35\, auction items\, live music\, children’s activities\, food and libations! Hosted on the beautiful porches of Oasis this annual event is fun for the whole family! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/artcard-art-showcase-benefit/ CATEGORIES:3rd Party Fundraiser,Art Cart,Beer,Community,Create,Events,Family Days,Family Festival,Featured Event,Featured Events,Fun Outside,Fundraiser,In-Person Events,Junior Board Events,Music,other-events,Party,Special Event,Special Events,Youth Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2631.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250514T142307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T142307Z UID:10080744-1747476000-1747494000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pelham Palooza DESCRIPTION:Pelham Palooza is the ultimate community festival\, bringing together live music\, delicious food\, exciting vendors\, and family-friendly fun! \nHeld annually at Pelham City Park\, this free event celebrates everything that makes our city special. From local artisans to interactive activities and entertainment for all ages\, Pelham Palooza is the place to be! \nWhat to Expect at Pelham Palooza\nLive Music & Performances\nFood Trucks & Local Eats\nArtisan & Vendor Marketplace\nKids & Family Fun Zone\nCommunity Activities & Giveaways\nThe lineup of vendors and entertainment for the upcoming Pelham Palooza is coming soon! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pelham-palooza/ CATEGORIES:Family Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pelham-Palooza-h-frame-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250331T172715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T172715Z UID:10079533-1747476000-1747490400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Harmony & Heritage Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Harmony & Heritage Festival celebrates wellness\, education\, culture\, and community through an immersive experience featuring fresh foods\, free workouts\, workshops\, free massages\, local vendors\, and more. \nLocation: Arlington Historic House (331 Cotton Avenue SW\, Birmingham\, AL 35211) URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/harmony-heritage-festival-2025/ LOCATION:Birmingham’s Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens\, 331 Cotton Ave SW\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35211\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Educational,Family Festival,Festival,Food,Food Trucks,Health and Wellness,Music,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sandpiper-Advisory-Group-2-1-2-scaled.jpg GEO:33.4994712;-86.8390248 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Birmingham’s Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens 331 Cotton Ave SW Birmingham AL 35211 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=331 Cotton Ave SW:geo:-86.8390248,33.4994712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250321T185057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T200516Z UID:10079452-1746882000-1746896400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:African Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the vibrant traditions of African cultures and the Museum’s African art galleries with our annual African Heritage Festival! The festival will feature art making\, performances\, face painting\, and a focus on the BMA’s African art collection. Representatives from the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization will also be at the festival to share more about their work within the Birmingham community. \nThis event is FREE with registration! \n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n \n\nFree \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n\n \n\nEVENT SCHEDULE: \n1–4pm // Face Painting with Yogi Dada \n1–5pm // Art Activities\, Face Painting with Painted Personalities\, and the CACAO and Birmingham Sister Cities Community Tables \n1–5pm // Food Trucks including Saw’s BBQ\, Frozen Rooster\, and Berries by Crystal \n1:15–1:45pm // Performance by DRUM the Program \n1:45–2:30pm // Performance by Carib Sounds Steel Band \n2:30–3pm // Second Performance by DRUM the Program \n3–3:45pm // Second Performance by Carib Sounds Steel Band \nPERFORMANCES \nWe are excited to feature two special performances this year. DRUM the Program is an Alabama organization that provides educational experiences of West African drum and dance to increase cultural awareness and build community. They will present several dynamic presentations of drumming\, dance\, and song to engage\, inspire\, and energize participants.  \nCarib Sounds Steel band will bring the high-energy notes of the Caribbean to the heart of our African heritage festival. Rooted in traditions from African culture\, the steel drum is a symbol of cultural fusion\, resilience\, resistance\, and celebration. \nEach performer will present twice this year. Miss the first? Join us for the second! \nFACE PAINTING \nExplore the colors and shapes found in traditional African textiles with artist Yogi Dada. Yogi’s style is a beautiful blend of African culture and urban graffiti\, and she’s ready to help you show off your spirit with elaborate\, African-inspired designs. We’ll also have additional artists on hand to let your personality shine. Let your face be the canvas! \nART ACTIVITIES \nKeep the rhythm of the day going by making a drum to take home. Inspired by a visit to our Arts of Africa galleries? Grab your coloring tools and bring the beautiful designs of select pieces from our collection to life! \nCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONS \nConnect with other organizations that enrich our community and promote cultural awareness. We’re excited to host the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization (CACAO)\, Birmingham Sister Cities\, and DRUM the Program\, who will share more about their mission and work. \nSPONSORS \nOur Family Festival series is made possible by the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with additional support from Medical Properties Trust. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/african-heritage-festival-2/ CATEGORIES:Family Festival,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AfricanFest-6-1024x683-1-XSgJDs.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250217T171758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T023643Z UID:10076856-1746356400-1746378000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Vegan Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us for Birmingham Vegan Fest Spring 2025. Our festival is the largest vegan fest in Alabama. This FREE event is open to everyone\, 11am-5pm\, Sunday\, April 6th\, at Cahaba Brewing Co.\nWe will showcase the booming local vegan scene\, so there will be a heavy emphasis on local food trucks\, popups\, and other vegan-friendly vendors. Also\, there will be plenty of traveling vendors with some great booths and food trucks.\nWe will also have a DJ\, face painting\, and a special appearance from Magic City Disco! There will be multiple vegan door prizes given away each hour\, so stop by the Birmingham Vegan booth at the main entrance of Cahaba Brewing Co. to sign up for a chance to win!\nHere are some of the awesome folks you’ll see at the Birmingham Vegan Fest:\nSOMETIMEATARIAN\nVujee Vegan\nOh My Cod Vegan Seafood\nFuturistic Vegan\nVegan Time\nLa Jefa Empanadas\nNew China Town\nAww Shucks Fire Roasted Corn\nGood Health to be Hail\nSolcial Veg\nFresh 22 ATL\nEugene’s Hot Chicken\nThe Lil Bougie Foodie LLC\nAFYA BITES\nSlutty Vegan Birmingham\nUncle Gs Pizza\nFirst Batch Artisan Foods\nSweet Rain Vegan Bakeshop\nVelvet Kake\nHappi Pappi Beignets\nAdored Sweets\nTaste N C Treats\nGrace’s Place Freeze Dried Candy\nAromas from Home\, LLC\nAngie and a Ginger\nNaughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co.\nLemonade Junkeez\nBitty’s Living Kitchen\nConscious Living\nShe is Candles LLC\nKing’s Olive Oil Company\nAlexsandra-Rose Skin & Wellness\nCurry’s Corner\nLloyd Candle Company\nBubble Nuggets\nHips by Lucky\nCoincidentally Spoon\nKissed By The Gods LLC\nReality Check Design\nStory Time Ink\nRed Bird Produce\nCompassion Co\nEden’s Farmacy\nSHEARENEPRODUCTS&GOURMETTREATS\nEleven15Art\nCentral Alabama Pride\nFull Circle Farm Sanctuary\nHappy Cow and Friends Hangout\nAlso\, our host Cahaba Brewing Co. is very supportive of the vegan community\, and almost all their beers are vegan (exceptions are any milk stouts or honey beers). All of their cocktails\, mocktails\, non-alcoholic beers\, and THC drinks are vegan\, too!\nBirmingham Vegans started over a decade ago as a group to connect and grow the vegan community and build the vegan movement here and beyond. We have over 4\,300 Facebook followers\, over 1\,800 Meetup members\, and over 2\,500 Instagram followers. Birmingham is a special city with so much energy for progress\, and it has been exciting to see veganism grow alongside all the amazing things happening here.\nBirmingham Vegans has hosted hundreds of gatherings highlighting vegan entrepreneurs\, leaders\, educators\, and creators. We’ve put on festivals (in person and online)\, held regular meetups at restaurants\, invited the public into our homes for potlucks\, organized hiking and kayaking adventures\, held picnics\, conducted canned food drives\, and featured chef demonstrations\, vegan-themed films\, and talks from authors.\nMessage us on social media if you are interested in volunteer\, vendor\, or sponsorship opportunities with the Birmingham Vegan Fest.\nEveryone is invited to attend—vegan\, veg-curious\, omnivore\, or whatever—so bring your friends who will be amazed at how delicious vegan food can be! Veganism is booming in Birmingham\, so come on out and see on April 6th!\nPlease sign up here and/ or on the Meetup app to let us and our vendors know that you will be there!\nBhamvegans.com\nFacebook.com/bhamvegans URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/birmingham-vegan-fest-2/ LOCATION:Cahaba Brewing Company\, 4500 5th Ave S Ste C\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer,Family Festival,Festival,Festivals,Food Trucks,Health and Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_5542.jpeg GEO:33.527599334717;-86.765480041504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cahaba Brewing Company 4500 5th Ave S Ste C Birmingham AL 35222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4500 5th Ave S Ste C:geo:-86.765480041504,33.527599334717 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250317T233855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T233855Z UID:10079016-1746270000-1746284400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Wagging Tales Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Trussville Public Library’s new animal adoption festival is making its debut! On Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’re inviting 3 local shelters and rescues to bring some of their best companions to the library to find a forever home. Outside the library\, we’ll have adoptable dogs available for meeting and playing with! Inside the library\, we’ll have a relaxing adoptable cat room! We’ll also be hosting free library programs throughout the day\, a “Flea” Market with local vendors\, food trucks\, an author event with poet Charles Ghigna\, and more! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/wagging-tales-festival-2025/ LOCATION:Trussville Public Library\, 201 Parkway Dr\, Trussville\, AL\, 35173\, US CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Craft Class,Education + Library,Family Festival,Family Friendly Programs,Festival,Food Trucks,Fun Outside,Meet & Greet,Poetry,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WT-Event-Banner-Bham-Now.png GEO:33.6270292;-86.6045498 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trussville Public Library 201 Parkway Dr Trussville AL 35173 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Parkway Dr:geo:-86.6045498,33.6270292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250430T191954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191954Z UID:10080646-1746262800-1746295200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:MUSICALITY Concert and Art Show DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our Musicality Concert & Art Show\, where you enjoy the music\, art and nice weather and grab a bite from Stephen’s Hotdog Wagon and More! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/musicality-concert-and-art-show/ LOCATION:Gardendale Civic Center\, 857 Main Street\, Gardendale\, AL\, 35071\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Family Festival,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/may2025concert.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250317T233905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T233905Z UID:10079010-1746120600-1746133200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:CCA Crawfest DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 43rd Annual CCA Crawfest on May 1st at The Birmingham Zoo. This event includes a silent auction with over 100 items\, adult and children’s raffle packages\, trips\, an open bar\, live music\, and a Cajun buffet (Crawfish\, Shrimp\, and more). 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser will stay in Alabama to help the Coastal Conservation Association with their conservation projects on the Alabama Gulf Coast. \nAll Admission tickets include: Dinner\, Drinks\, and One (1) Annual CCA Membership with subscription to the award-winning CCA Membership Publication\, TIDE URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/cca-crawfest/ LOCATION:The Birmingham Zoo\, 2630 Cahaba Rd\, Birmingham\,\, AL\, 35223\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Festival,Local Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/background.png GEO:33.4867334;-86.7789473 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Birmingham Zoo 2630 Cahaba Rd Birmingham AL 35223 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2630 Cahaba Rd:geo:-86.7789473,33.4867334 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T140000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250310T181323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181323Z UID:10078800-1744452000-1744466400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:NeighborFest: A Home & Community Celebration DESCRIPTION:Get ready for NeighborFest\, the ultimate celebration of home\, community\, and fun! \nWhether you’re dreaming of buying your first home or just want to enjoy a fantastic day out\, we’ve got something for everyone: \nMUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT \nFOOD TRUCKS & LOCAL VENDORS – Savor delicious eats while shopping with amazing small businesses. \nKIDS’ ACTIVITIES – Face painting\, crafts\, and more! \nRAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS – Win gift cards\, smart home devices\, and other exciting prizes! \nHOME JOURNEY VILLAGE \n– Mini Consultation Tents – Get your homeownership questions answered! Stop by for quick\, informal chats with lenders and housing counselors—no pressure\, just expert advice. \n– Pre-Qualification Station & Readiness Quiz – Get your Homebuyer Readiness Score so you are prepared to take the next step. \n– “Meet Your Future Neighborhood” – Explore floor plans\, take virtual tours\, and see community renderings that bring your future home to life. \n– “Passport to Homeownership” Scavenger Hunt – Have fun exploring the homebuying journey and win exciting prizes along the way! \nThis is more than an event—it’s an experience! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/neighborfest-a-home-community-celebration/ LOCATION:Linn Park\, 710 20th St N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203\, United States\, 2000 Park Pl\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown,Family Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NeighborFest-A-Home-Community-Celebration.jpg GEO:33.5195561;-86.8100879 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Linn Park 710 20th St N Birmingham AL 35203 United States 2000 Park Pl Birmingham AL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2000 Park Pl:geo:-86.8100879,33.5195561 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250321T203319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T203319Z UID:10079447-1743246000-1743260400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Community Connect Day Hosted By Hot 107.7 Dreka Ray DESCRIPTION:Community Connection Day aims to serve and connect individuals who struggle with day-to-day necessities to resources. The aim is to stimulate growth \, create valve in cities\, and (RE) build the fabric of communities. We believe that when individuals are connected to organizations\, it creates a road to success through resources. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/community-connect-day-hosted-by-hot-107-7-dreka-ray/ LOCATION:Birmingham\, AL\, Online Webinar\, Birmingham\, AL\, 75070\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Educational,Events,Family Festival,Food Trucks,Fun Outside,Meet & Greet,Shopping,Spring Break ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/real-Festival-Event-Poster.png GEO:33.5185892;-86.8103567 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Birmingham AL Online Webinar Birmingham AL 75070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Online Webinar:geo:-86.8103567,33.5185892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250205T191658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T191658Z UID:10075485-1743242400-1743264000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:2025 Cherry Blossom Festival DESCRIPTION:Experience the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens! 🌸 \nJoin the Japan-American Society of Alabama on Saturday\, March 29\, 2025\, from 10 AM to 4 PM for a day of Japanese culture\, delicious food\, captivating performances\, and more all set against the breathtaking backdrop of cherry blossoms in bloom. \nThis free\, family-friendly event celebrates the tradition of “Hanami” (flower viewing)\, a cherished Japanese custom of appreciating the fleeting beauty of sakura. Though cherry blossoms bloom for only a short time each year\, their presence in Alabama gives us a chance to embrace their splendor right here at home. \nWe’re also seeking sponsors\, volunteers\, and vendors to help make this festival even more special. If you’re interested\, please reach out to Rio Nunley at officemanager@jasaweb.org \nFor the latest updates\, visit our website and follow us on social media (@japanamericasocietyal). We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌸✨ URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/2025-cherry-blossom-festival/ LOCATION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham\, AL 35223\, 2401 Park Ln S\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Events,Family Festival,Featured Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/18th-annual-Cherry-Blossom-festival-2.png GEO:33.493769;-86.780446 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham AL 35223 2401 Park Ln S United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2401 Park Ln S:geo:-86.780446,33.493769 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T222010 CREATED:20250207T182051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T185022Z UID:10075729-1742040000-1742058000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Canceled: 14th Annual Holi Festival DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Museum of Art is partnering with City Walk Birmingham to celebrate the fourteenth 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. \nThe majority of this event is free with registration. There is a $5 charge for the Auditorium performances. \nSchedule of Events: \n12 – 5pm: Music and Food Trucks (City Walk – Outside) \nCity 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 Art (City Walk – Outside) \n12 – 3pm: Art Making (Museum Cafe – Inside) \nMake your own Holi color popper! Be ready to send your color flying with your very own personalized popper. \n12:30 – 1:15pm: Dance Performances (BMA Auditorium – Inside) – Ticketed Only \n1:45 – 2:30pm:  Dance Performances (BMA Auditorium – Inside) – Ticketed Only \nExperience 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! \nDue to our auditorium’s limited seating\, we have a reservation system of $5 per seat to guarantee your spot. You may reserve up to 6 seats. BMA members can reserve up to two seats for free. Members must use the link below and log in to verify their membership and claim their complimentary seats. \n3 – 5pm: Throwing of Colors + Post-Color Dance Party (City Walk – Outside) \nJoin us for the festival’s highlight – the throwing of colors. Gulal (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\n\n\n\n\nHappy Holi 2025 Limited Edition T-Shirt\n\n\n $10.00\n \n\n Order Today \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n Pre-order now your Holi festival t-shirt for pick Saturday March 15th in the BMA shop.\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes: \nTickets and Reservations: To secure a seat for the dance performances in the auditorium\, a $5 donation per person is required for non-members\, ensuring availability on a first-come\, first-served basis. BMA members\, however\, can reserve their seat at no cost by logging in through the provided link to verify their membership status. Your contributions and support play a vital role in enabling us to provide enriching experiences for all visitors. \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. \n\n\n\n\nOur Family Festival series is made possible by the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama with additional support from Medical Properties Trust. \n\n\n\nDance Performance\n \n\n$5 \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n\n12:30 – 1:15pm \n \n\n\n\n\nDance Performance\n \n\n$5 \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n\n1:45 – 2:30pm \n \n\n\n\n\nFree Registration\n \n\nFree \n \n Register URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/14th-annual-holi-festival/ CATEGORIES:Family Festival,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/096A2471-Ee3QUG.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR