The suburban newspaper for Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover and north shelby county
Magic City Theatre Festival continues its presentation by Children's Theatre, featuring Ken Ludwig's "The Three Musketeers" adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Bringing together the talents of Birmingham's area youth, director Kasaundra Couch will be composing "The Green Show," a Shakespearean-fashioned free performance held on the green surrounding the theatre combining theatre, song and […]
This premier music experience features two days of music from around 44 renowned headliners and emerging artists on 4 stages; along with craft beer and creative cocktails, arts and crafts, live iron pouring demonstrations and more.
McWane Science Center opened its doors on July 11, 20 years ago. The center will celebrate its birthday with a party on Saturday and Sunday featuring educational shows, live entertainment and birthday cake.
The Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris is a family friendly walk/run raising awareness of diabetes. Fundraising efforts help make it possible for kids to attend Camp Seale Harris for kids and families living with diabetes.
Pepper Place shoppers can take a break from filling their bags with tomatoes, corn and other seasonal goodies by stopping to watch free cooking demonstrations. A different chef is featured at the market each Saturday at 9 a.m. Upcoming presenters include Linda Crowley of Bare Naked Noodles on July 14, James Lewis of Bettola on […]
Join local author, Lorraine "Boots" Parker, for a book talk and signing of her debut novel "A Dividing Stream", based on family stories stretching back to the Civil War. Books will be available for purchase.
The Greater Birmingham Auburn Club hosts a family-friendly event for Auburn University families and friends in the Greater Birmingham area, honoring the '83 and '93 SEC Champions. The event will include speakers, cheerleaders, the pep band, AU Alumni Singers, Aubie, Tiger Paws, War Eagle Girls, Plainsmen and Nova, War Eagle VII & Friends; as well […]
The Homewood Library hosts a popsicle party for all kindergarteners and their families to meet future classmates from area schools and celebrate the leap into kindergarten with popsicle, snacks and crafts.
The Gardens presents "Jaws". Admission is free, but a $5 donation is encouraged which benefits educational programming at the Gardens. Make it a date night. Bring a blanket. No pets or alcoholic beverages.
Shelby Humane Society hosts the ninth annual event benefitting the Shelby Spay/Neuter Program, significantly reducing the number of homeless animals in our community. Guest will enjoy food and drinks, live and silent auctions and wine.
This free outdoor concert featuring Rollin' in the Hay will have something fun for all ages. Bring your own chair. The event will move inside in case of rain.
Cahaba Cycles hosts the 10th annual ride through Birmingham and its surrounding areas. There is a rest stop at every Cahaba Cycles and plenty of SAG support. Included is a 5-mile family ride for all ages. The other distances are 10, 34, 45 and 65. Cookout and live music, sponsored by Good People Brewing Co., […]
Each year the Magic City Blues Society presents a contest for Birmingham-area musicians to compete for a spot at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. A band and solo/duo act is selected, allowing the organization to showcase Birmingham's finest.
The tenth annual tournament to benefit Special Olympics is a four person best shot (scramble).
Learn a lot about whiskey from bartender and author Clair McLafferty while enjoying adult beverages and light refreshments. McLafferty's book "Classic and Craft Cocktail Recipe Book" will be available for purchase and signing. Attendees must be 21 or older to participate.
The second installment of the Birmingham Museum of Arts' summer series presented by Dale's Seasoning features musical guests The Seratones and brings a night of entertainment with artist collaborations, interactive performances, food cocktails and more.
Join the merchants of Downtown Homewood for the seventh annual Sidewalk Sale. Lasting throughout the entirety of the day, merchants will line the sidewalks in front of their shops with merchandise discounted up to 75 percent.
Enjoy great bands, family fun and Rodney's famous burgers, chicken sandwiches and hot dogs. The event will include live music with the Rebirth Brass Band.
Summer Classics presents and event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. As "Littles" take the stage and perform a one-of-a-kind-show, guests will enjoy auction packages a dinner and a cocktail reception, as well as dancing to the band Shimmer. Every dollar raised helps the organization continue its mission of matching children facing […]
KultureCity's annual start-studded fundraising event features entertainment, a seated dinner, a one-of-a-kind live auction and a chance to rub shoulders with local and national celebrities. Proceeds benefit children and families living with autism.
Girl Spring, an online community created by girls for girls, is offering a camp featuring ropes course, zip lining, team building, fashion, cyber-security, self-defense nutrition and more. Registration deadline July 20. July 30 -31 (girls entering 4th and 5th grade), Aug. 2-3 (girls entering 6th and 7th grade) and Aug. 6-7 (alternate session); each from […]
Parents and grandparents, bring your child/grandchild to a tea party presented by Aldridge Gardens. Guests are invited to decorate and plant a small fairy garden together, eat finger sandwiches with tea and cookies; and enjoy an Alice in Aldridge Gardens theme. Hats are welcome.
This two-day walking festival features over 60 bands filled with up-and-coming or under-the-radar acts drawn from the nation, the region and our own back yard performing on stages within a variety of neighborhood establishments.
Repticon brings the amazing world of reptiles and animals to Birmingham, featuring a fun and educational exposition suitable for all ages and personalities. Breeder/vendors are willing to teach and throughout the event there will be seminars on animal-related topics by experts in the field of herpetology. Free-entry raffles will be held frequently during both days.
The Arc's annual gala supports the Arc and its mission to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live the most independent life possible. This years project will be a literacy center at their Crestwood Center. Support for this project helps fund books, shelves, training tablets and a part-time instructor dedicated to teaching all people […]
Medical Properties Trust Inc. presents this event, which supports the advancement of medicine, technology and therapies for people living with disabilities. The event will benefit United Ability and honor the dedication of Dr. Mark Cohen, United Ability's first medical director. Festivities include a performance by singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey and a dessert reception.
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