It seems like there’s always something happening here. More big events. More new festivals. More of everything. To the point where you’ll wish you had more time.
Birmingham is quickly becoming the go-to festival destination in the Southeast. It’s about music. It’s about art. It’s about film. It’s about food. The festival scene around here is about a lot things, and it’s about time you experienced it for yourself.
The indoor winter farmers market is held each Saturday through April 6. The outdoor market returns April 13!
Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages showing through April 21st
The newly renovated StarDome continues to serve up first class entertainment and four-star service.
Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces that Changed a Nation
Don’t just take our word for it. The folks over at BuzzFeed have been pretty impressed with Birmingham, too.
05-05-2019
Presented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am Wed, May 01 @ 9:00 am Thu, May 02 @ 9:00 am Fri, May 03 @ 9:00 am Sat, May 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 05 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Developed by Scitech in Perth, Australia and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, SPEED: Science in Motion, replicates the high-octane action of the Formula 1 racetrack, complete with pit lane, workshop and physical testing environments. This...
[more+]Developed by Scitech in Perth, Australia and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, SPEED: Science in Motion, replicates the high-octane action of the Formula 1 racetrack, complete with pit lane, workshop and physical testing environments. This immersive experience is designed to unravel the cutting edge science and technology behind professional motor sports. Visitors can challenge themselves through hands-on exhibits and displays, to see if they have the skills, fitness and reactions to race at over 125 miles per hour.
[less-]05-05-2019
Presented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am Wed, May 01 @ 9:00 am Thu, May 02 @ 9:00 am Fri, May 03 @ 9:00 am Sat, May 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 05 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Do you have your mother’s dimples? Or your father’s hairline? What makes us, us? And how much of it actually sets us apart from every other living thing on Earth? Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code begins to unravel the mystery behind the...
[more+]Do you have your mother’s dimples? Or your father’s hairline? What makes us, us? And how much of it actually sets us apart from every other living thing on Earth? Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code begins to unravel the mystery behind the complete set of instructions needed for every living thing on Earth to grow and function: the genome. Discover how your genome could be the key to maximizing your future quality of life as genomic science helps open the way to more personalized healthcare. See yourself in a new way: as an individual, as a member of a family, and as part of the diversity of life on Earth.
[less-]03-31-2019
Presented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library, Hoover
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times
HPL Galleries / Feb 6 - Mar 31, 2019
The Cahaba River Watershed Project is an artistic collaboration by new media artist Elisabeth Pellathy, printmaker Scott Stephens, and sculptor Lee Somers. Through a mutual interest in the natural world and...
[more+]HPL Galleries / Feb 6 - Mar 31, 2019
The Cahaba River Watershed Project is an artistic collaboration by new media artist Elisabeth Pellathy, printmaker Scott Stephens, and sculptor Lee Somers. Through a mutual interest in the natural world and desire for deeper understanding of place, we began working together on a visual exploration of our local river. The project has focused our attention on the interwoven ecology, geology, and social history of the watershed, engaging us with layered thinking about the past, present and future of the river.
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04-30-2019
Presented by Cahaba River Society at Aveda Institute, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
On February 28th, the AVEDA Institute Birmingham will present a juried art show featuring artists from colleges around the Birmingham region and the Aveda Institute. It will be juried by Hallie Ringle, Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art from...
[more+]On February 28th, the AVEDA Institute Birmingham will present a juried art show featuring artists from colleges around the Birmingham region and the Aveda Institute. It will be juried by Hallie Ringle, Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art from the Birmingham Museum of Art. The “Best in Show” will receive a $500 dollar grand prize awarded by the Aveda Institute. All artworks will be sold for $100 each with all proceeds benefiting the Cahaba River Society. Last year alone, the Aveda Institute raised $17,500 for the Cahaba River Society. The Cahaba River is the main source of clean drinking water for the greater Birmingham metro area, which serves about one-fifth of Alabama’s population.
[less-]04-30-2019
Presented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library, Hoover
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Plaza Gallery / Mar 2 - Apr 30, 2019
Adam Stoves was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He received his BFA from the University of Alabama, Birmingham and his MFA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His work has been exhibited nationally and...
[more+]Plaza Gallery / Mar 2 - Apr 30, 2019
Adam Stoves was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He received his BFA from the University of Alabama, Birmingham and his MFA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in private collections both domestic and abroad. After ping-ponging from coast to coast, he and his delightful little family have landed in Birmingham.
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03-28-2019
Presented by Samford University at Swearingen Hall Art Gallery - Samford University, Birmingham
In his essay “The Weight of Glory,” C.S. Lewis suggests that beauty comes to us as “brightness, splendor, and luminosity.” We know that encounters with beauty are essential to human flourishing. Indeed, such experiences capture our...
[more+]In his essay “The Weight of Glory,” C.S. Lewis suggests that beauty comes to us as “brightness, splendor, and luminosity.” We know that encounters with beauty are essential to human flourishing. Indeed, such experiences capture our imagination and animate our souls; they invite us to pause and consider the nature and meaning of our material world and the one who created it all. In the modern period, artists often had a conflicted relationship to beauty. On one hand, they were drawn to beauty’s sublime qualities. On the other, they realized that a superficial understanding of beauty could be either a means to avoid the world’s suffering or a charm that incites consumer desire. Nonetheless, our need for beauty remains. In the shadow of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace there exists what some describe as a “broken beauty” — beauty that still captures heart and mind but contends with the fallenness of our world. This exhibit gathers more than 35 contemporary works of art executed in a variety of media and genres that bear witness to beauty as it appears to us in the complex landscape of contemporary culture.
[less-]03-29-2019
Presented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign designed to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Join us and neuroscience students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for brainy activities!
Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign designed to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Join us and neuroscience students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for brainy activities!
[less-]04-26-2019
Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Ethel Waters was at the peak of her singing career when artist Luigi Lucioni painted her portrait in 1939. His striking portrait of the star was met with critical acclaim, winning first prize at the 1939 Carnegie International Exposition. Waters...
[more+]Ethel Waters was at the peak of her singing career when artist Luigi Lucioni painted her portrait in 1939. His striking portrait of the star was met with critical acclaim, winning first prize at the 1939 Carnegie International Exposition. Waters also appreciated the portrait on a personal level and purchased it from the artist. In this small exhibition, Waters’ portrait is presented with five photographs from the permanent collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Together these works offer a glimpse of the range of representations of African American musicians and performance spaces created from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The Birmingham Museum of Art is grateful to the Huntsville Museum of Art and its executive director Christopher J. Madkour for making this important loan possible.
[less-]05-09-2019
Presented by Vulcan Park and Museum at Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, May 01 @ 10:00 am Thu, May 02 @ 10:00 am Fri, May 03 @ 10:00 am Sat, May 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 05 @ 10:00 am Mon, May 06 @ 10:00 am Tue, May 07 @ 10:00 am Wed, May 08 @ 10:00 am Thu, May 09 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Developed in part for Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces That Changed A Nation, is an interactive, traveling exhibit that covers issues including civil rights, equal protection, city zoning and prayer in...
[more+]Developed in part for Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces That Changed A Nation, is an interactive, traveling exhibit that covers issues including civil rights, equal protection, city zoning and prayer in public schools.
This exhibit tells the stories of eight landmark Alabama-based cases - Wallace v Jaffree (1985), NAACP v Alabama (1958), New York Times v Sullivan (1964), Scottsboro Trials, Gomillion v Lightfoot (1960), Frontiero v Richardson (1973) Reynolds v Sims (1964) and Katzenbach v. McClung (1964).
Created by Dr. Steven P. Brown of Auburn University along with Backstory Educational Media, the exhibit presents each case by issue, the arguments and the Supreme Court’s ruling. The digital interactive components will enable viewers to scroll through the historical background and legal precedents for each case as well as hear actual oral arguments. Additional panels include information about the Constitution and Bill of Rights as well as profiles of Alabama’s three Supreme Court justices – John McKinley, John Archibald Campbell and Hugo Black.
[less-]03-30-2019
Presented by Alabama Center for Architecture at Alabama Center for Architechure, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Join the Alabama Center for Architecture in March as we celebrate architecture through Building with Bricks (LEGO®), a design build hand’s on experience for kids and adults too.
-...
[more+]Join the Alabama Center for Architecture in March as we celebrate architecture through Building with Bricks (LEGO®), a design build hand’s on experience for kids and adults too.
- Design/Build Room for Kids – It’s time to show us your brick creations! Use your imagination to create your best architectural designs using LEGO® bricks with an architect to help create the coolest building.
- Architecture Exhibit – Featuring projects & architectural models from local architects and designers. Come gather inspiration for your next renovation, office, new construction, investment property or dream home. Learn how to read drawings with architects on site.
- Magic City Lego User Group exhibition – Featuring incredible replicas of local architectural wonders
This event is not affiliated with the LEGO Group.
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03-26-2019
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
(All Ages) Join us as we learn about real live animals!
(All Ages) Join us as we learn about real live animals!
[less-]03-29-2019
Presented by Mason Music at Mason Music: Greystone, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times
For students who have little or no experience with music and may be wondering which instrument is right for them, Mason Music offers a half-day music camp the week of Spring Break that teaches them the basics of how to sing and play the guitar,...
For students who have little or no experience with music and may be wondering which instrument is right for them, Mason Music offers a half-day music camp the week of Spring Break that teaches them the basics of how to sing and play the guitar, piano, drums and violin.
03-26-2019
Presented by Oak Mountain State Park at Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham
Make your very own Painted Talking Stick to take home! Painted talking sticks were used in Native American meetings. They allow all members of a counsel to present their sacred opinions and views on topics. The Talking Stick is passed from person...
[more+]Make your very own Painted Talking Stick to take home! Painted talking sticks were used in Native American meetings. They allow all members of a counsel to present their sacred opinions and views on topics. The Talking Stick is passed from person to person as they speak and everyone gets a turn! This is a creative tool to use in your own home, not to mention super fun to make!
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Women Making History Film Series: Top Secret Rosies
Tuesday, March 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Large Auditorium
In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the...
[more+]Women Making History Film Series: Top Secret Rosies
Tuesday, March 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Large Auditorium
In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Little Professor Bookcenter at Little Professor Book Center, Homewood
Teresa Howard signs her sci-fi novel, The Reluctant Empress here at Little Professor! Ms Howard is a retired Birmingham educator who began her novel during National Novel Writing Month a few years ago. Come chat with her and pick up a copy of her...
[more+]Teresa Howard signs her sci-fi novel, The Reluctant Empress here at Little Professor! Ms Howard is a retired Birmingham educator who began her novel during National Novel Writing Month a few years ago. Come chat with her and pick up a copy of her book, inspired by her childhood love of science fiction!
[less-]05-28-2019
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group in Room 106 (Lower Level) of the Homewood Public Library. Yet, one of the most misunderstood, too. This grief/loss group is sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Participation in the workshop is...
[more+]Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group in Room 106 (Lower Level) of the Homewood Public Library. Yet, one of the most misunderstood, too. This grief/loss group is sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Participation in the workshop is free; however reservations are requested since space is limited. Contact Randy Hicks, GBHS Volunteer Coordinator, at 205-542-7111.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Birmingham-Southern College Athletics at Striplin Field - Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham
The Panthers host Huntingdon College.
The Panthers host Huntingdon College.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Aldridge Gardens at Aldridge Gardens, Hoover
Description: Build It and They Will Come: An Intro to Square Foot Gardening with Jan Rogers.
Jan is an expert at Square Foot Gardening, so she will instruct you in the best practices to obtain the most out of a small space garden. What to plant,...
Description: Build It and They Will Come: An Intro to Square Foot Gardening with Jan Rogers.
Jan is an expert at Square Foot Gardening, so she will instruct you in the best practices to obtain the most out of a small space garden. What to plant, when to plant, how to upkeep, and MORE!
03-26-2019
Presented by UAB Athletics at Regions Field, Birmingham
The Blazers host Samford University at Regions Field.
The Blazers host Samford University at Regions Field.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by UAB Department of Music at UAB - Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, Birmingham
The UAB Department of Music presents: UAB Young Performing Artist Program piano recital featuring Fred Song
The UAB Department of Music presents: UAB Young Performing Artist Program piano recital featuring Fred Song
[less-]03-28-2019
Presented by Fathom Events at Carmike Patton Creek 15 + IMAX, Hoover
In Birmingham, the film will be shown at the Vestavia Hills 10, Patton Creek 15 and Trussville Stadium 16 theaters.
The magic of Diana Ross has touched millions of hearts around the world. Her magnificent life and unparalleled career have...
[more+]In Birmingham, the film will be shown at the Vestavia Hills 10, Patton Creek 15 and Trussville Stadium 16 theaters.
The magic of Diana Ross has touched millions of hearts around the world. Her magnificent life and unparalleled career have influenced music, film, fashion and stage with her spirit forever woven in the fabric of humanity. 2019 will be remembered as a milestone in history with a year-long Diamond Diana Celebration, marking the 75th birthday of one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
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05-05-2019
Presented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am Wed, May 01 @ 9:00 am Thu, May 02 @ 9:00 am Fri, May 03 @ 9:00 am Sat, May 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 05 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Developed by Scitech in Perth, Australia and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, SPEED: Science in Motion, replicates the high-octane action of the Formula 1 racetrack, complete with pit lane, workshop and physical testing environments. This...
[more+]Developed by Scitech in Perth, Australia and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, SPEED: Science in Motion, replicates the high-octane action of the Formula 1 racetrack, complete with pit lane, workshop and physical testing environments. This immersive experience is designed to unravel the cutting edge science and technology behind professional motor sports. Visitors can challenge themselves through hands-on exhibits and displays, to see if they have the skills, fitness and reactions to race at over 125 miles per hour.
[less-]05-05-2019
Presented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am Wed, May 01 @ 9:00 am Thu, May 02 @ 9:00 am Fri, May 03 @ 9:00 am Sat, May 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 05 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Do you have your mother’s dimples? Or your father’s hairline? What makes us, us? And how much of it actually sets us apart from every other living thing on Earth? Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code begins to unravel the mystery behind the...
[more+]Do you have your mother’s dimples? Or your father’s hairline? What makes us, us? And how much of it actually sets us apart from every other living thing on Earth? Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code begins to unravel the mystery behind the complete set of instructions needed for every living thing on Earth to grow and function: the genome. Discover how your genome could be the key to maximizing your future quality of life as genomic science helps open the way to more personalized healthcare. See yourself in a new way: as an individual, as a member of a family, and as part of the diversity of life on Earth.
[less-]03-31-2019
Presented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library, Hoover
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times
HPL Galleries / Feb 6 - Mar 31, 2019
The Cahaba River Watershed Project is an artistic collaboration by new media artist Elisabeth Pellathy, printmaker Scott Stephens, and sculptor Lee Somers. Through a mutual interest in the natural world and...
[more+]HPL Galleries / Feb 6 - Mar 31, 2019
The Cahaba River Watershed Project is an artistic collaboration by new media artist Elisabeth Pellathy, printmaker Scott Stephens, and sculptor Lee Somers. Through a mutual interest in the natural world and desire for deeper understanding of place, we began working together on a visual exploration of our local river. The project has focused our attention on the interwoven ecology, geology, and social history of the watershed, engaging us with layered thinking about the past, present and future of the river.
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04-30-2019
Presented by Cahaba River Society at Aveda Institute, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 9:00 am Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
On February 28th, the AVEDA Institute Birmingham will present a juried art show featuring artists from colleges around the Birmingham region and the Aveda Institute. It will be juried by Hallie Ringle, Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art from...
[more+]On February 28th, the AVEDA Institute Birmingham will present a juried art show featuring artists from colleges around the Birmingham region and the Aveda Institute. It will be juried by Hallie Ringle, Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art from the Birmingham Museum of Art. The “Best in Show” will receive a $500 dollar grand prize awarded by the Aveda Institute. All artworks will be sold for $100 each with all proceeds benefiting the Cahaba River Society. Last year alone, the Aveda Institute raised $17,500 for the Cahaba River Society. The Cahaba River is the main source of clean drinking water for the greater Birmingham metro area, which serves about one-fifth of Alabama’s population.
[less-]04-30-2019
Presented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library, Hoover
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 01 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 08 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 15 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 9:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm Mon, Apr 29 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Plaza Gallery / Mar 2 - Apr 30, 2019
Adam Stoves was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He received his BFA from the University of Alabama, Birmingham and his MFA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His work has been exhibited nationally and...
[more+]Plaza Gallery / Mar 2 - Apr 30, 2019
Adam Stoves was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He received his BFA from the University of Alabama, Birmingham and his MFA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in private collections both domestic and abroad. After ping-ponging from coast to coast, he and his delightful little family have landed in Birmingham.
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03-28-2019
Presented by Samford University at Swearingen Hall Art Gallery - Samford University, Birmingham
In his essay “The Weight of Glory,” C.S. Lewis suggests that beauty comes to us as “brightness, splendor, and luminosity.” We know that encounters with beauty are essential to human flourishing. Indeed, such experiences capture our...
[more+]In his essay “The Weight of Glory,” C.S. Lewis suggests that beauty comes to us as “brightness, splendor, and luminosity.” We know that encounters with beauty are essential to human flourishing. Indeed, such experiences capture our imagination and animate our souls; they invite us to pause and consider the nature and meaning of our material world and the one who created it all. In the modern period, artists often had a conflicted relationship to beauty. On one hand, they were drawn to beauty’s sublime qualities. On the other, they realized that a superficial understanding of beauty could be either a means to avoid the world’s suffering or a charm that incites consumer desire. Nonetheless, our need for beauty remains. In the shadow of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace there exists what some describe as a “broken beauty” — beauty that still captures heart and mind but contends with the fallenness of our world. This exhibit gathers more than 35 contemporary works of art executed in a variety of media and genres that bear witness to beauty as it appears to us in the complex landscape of contemporary culture.
[less-]03-29-2019
Presented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign designed to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Join us and neuroscience students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for brainy activities!
Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign designed to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Join us and neuroscience students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham for brainy activities!
[less-]04-26-2019
Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Apr 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Ethel Waters was at the peak of her singing career when artist Luigi Lucioni painted her portrait in 1939. His striking portrait of the star was met with critical acclaim, winning first prize at the 1939 Carnegie International Exposition. Waters...
[more+]Ethel Waters was at the peak of her singing career when artist Luigi Lucioni painted her portrait in 1939. His striking portrait of the star was met with critical acclaim, winning first prize at the 1939 Carnegie International Exposition. Waters also appreciated the portrait on a personal level and purchased it from the artist. In this small exhibition, Waters’ portrait is presented with five photographs from the permanent collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Together these works offer a glimpse of the range of representations of African American musicians and performance spaces created from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The Birmingham Museum of Art is grateful to the Huntsville Museum of Art and its executive director Christopher J. Madkour for making this important loan possible.
[less-]05-09-2019
Presented by Vulcan Park and Museum at Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 31 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 01 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 08 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Apr 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 30 @ 10:00 am Wed, May 01 @ 10:00 am Thu, May 02 @ 10:00 am Fri, May 03 @ 10:00 am Sat, May 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, May 05 @ 10:00 am Mon, May 06 @ 10:00 am Tue, May 07 @ 10:00 am Wed, May 08 @ 10:00 am Thu, May 09 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Developed in part for Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces That Changed A Nation, is an interactive, traveling exhibit that covers issues including civil rights, equal protection, city zoning and prayer in...
[more+]Developed in part for Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces That Changed A Nation, is an interactive, traveling exhibit that covers issues including civil rights, equal protection, city zoning and prayer in public schools.
This exhibit tells the stories of eight landmark Alabama-based cases - Wallace v Jaffree (1985), NAACP v Alabama (1958), New York Times v Sullivan (1964), Scottsboro Trials, Gomillion v Lightfoot (1960), Frontiero v Richardson (1973) Reynolds v Sims (1964) and Katzenbach v. McClung (1964).
Created by Dr. Steven P. Brown of Auburn University along with Backstory Educational Media, the exhibit presents each case by issue, the arguments and the Supreme Court’s ruling. The digital interactive components will enable viewers to scroll through the historical background and legal precedents for each case as well as hear actual oral arguments. Additional panels include information about the Constitution and Bill of Rights as well as profiles of Alabama’s three Supreme Court justices – John McKinley, John Archibald Campbell and Hugo Black.
[less-]03-30-2019
Presented by Alabama Center for Architecture at Alabama Center for Architechure, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 30 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Join the Alabama Center for Architecture in March as we celebrate architecture through Building with Bricks (LEGO®), a design build hand’s on experience for kids and adults too.
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[more+]Join the Alabama Center for Architecture in March as we celebrate architecture through Building with Bricks (LEGO®), a design build hand’s on experience for kids and adults too.
- Design/Build Room for Kids – It’s time to show us your brick creations! Use your imagination to create your best architectural designs using LEGO® bricks with an architect to help create the coolest building.
- Architecture Exhibit – Featuring projects & architectural models from local architects and designers. Come gather inspiration for your next renovation, office, new construction, investment property or dream home. Learn how to read drawings with architects on site.
- Magic City Lego User Group exhibition – Featuring incredible replicas of local architectural wonders
This event is not affiliated with the LEGO Group.
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03-26-2019
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
(All Ages) Join us as we learn about real live animals!
(All Ages) Join us as we learn about real live animals!
[less-]03-29-2019
Presented by Mason Music at Mason Music: Greystone, Birmingham
Fri, Mar 29 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times
For students who have little or no experience with music and may be wondering which instrument is right for them, Mason Music offers a half-day music camp the week of Spring Break that teaches them the basics of how to sing and play the guitar,...
For students who have little or no experience with music and may be wondering which instrument is right for them, Mason Music offers a half-day music camp the week of Spring Break that teaches them the basics of how to sing and play the guitar, piano, drums and violin.
03-26-2019
Presented by Oak Mountain State Park at Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham
Make your very own Painted Talking Stick to take home! Painted talking sticks were used in Native American meetings. They allow all members of a counsel to present their sacred opinions and views on topics. The Talking Stick is passed from person...
[more+]Make your very own Painted Talking Stick to take home! Painted talking sticks were used in Native American meetings. They allow all members of a counsel to present their sacred opinions and views on topics. The Talking Stick is passed from person to person as they speak and everyone gets a turn! This is a creative tool to use in your own home, not to mention super fun to make!
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Women Making History Film Series: Top Secret Rosies
Tuesday, March 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Large Auditorium
In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the...
[more+]Women Making History Film Series: Top Secret Rosies
Tuesday, March 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Large Auditorium
In 1942, when computers were human and women were underestimated, a group of female mathematicians helped win a war and usher in the modern computer age.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Little Professor Bookcenter at Little Professor Book Center, Homewood
Teresa Howard signs her sci-fi novel, The Reluctant Empress here at Little Professor! Ms Howard is a retired Birmingham educator who began her novel during National Novel Writing Month a few years ago. Come chat with her and pick up a copy of her...
[more+]Teresa Howard signs her sci-fi novel, The Reluctant Empress here at Little Professor! Ms Howard is a retired Birmingham educator who began her novel during National Novel Writing Month a few years ago. Come chat with her and pick up a copy of her book, inspired by her childhood love of science fiction!
[less-]05-28-2019
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group in Room 106 (Lower Level) of the Homewood Public Library. Yet, one of the most misunderstood, too. This grief/loss group is sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Participation in the workshop is...
[more+]Dixie’s Pet Loss Support Group in Room 106 (Lower Level) of the Homewood Public Library. Yet, one of the most misunderstood, too. This grief/loss group is sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Participation in the workshop is free; however reservations are requested since space is limited. Contact Randy Hicks, GBHS Volunteer Coordinator, at 205-542-7111.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Birmingham-Southern College Athletics at Striplin Field - Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham
The Panthers host Huntingdon College.
The Panthers host Huntingdon College.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by Aldridge Gardens at Aldridge Gardens, Hoover
Description: Build It and They Will Come: An Intro to Square Foot Gardening with Jan Rogers.
Jan is an expert at Square Foot Gardening, so she will instruct you in the best practices to obtain the most out of a small space garden. What to plant,...
Description: Build It and They Will Come: An Intro to Square Foot Gardening with Jan Rogers.
Jan is an expert at Square Foot Gardening, so she will instruct you in the best practices to obtain the most out of a small space garden. What to plant, when to plant, how to upkeep, and MORE!
03-26-2019
Presented by UAB Athletics at Regions Field, Birmingham
The Blazers host Samford University at Regions Field.
The Blazers host Samford University at Regions Field.
[less-]03-26-2019
Presented by UAB Department of Music at UAB - Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, Birmingham
The UAB Department of Music presents: UAB Young Performing Artist Program piano recital featuring Fred Song
The UAB Department of Music presents: UAB Young Performing Artist Program piano recital featuring Fred Song
[less-]03-28-2019
Presented by Fathom Events at Carmike Patton Creek 15 + IMAX, Hoover
In Birmingham, the film will be shown at the Vestavia Hills 10, Patton Creek 15 and Trussville Stadium 16 theaters.
The magic of Diana Ross has touched millions of hearts around the world. Her magnificent life and unparalleled career have...
[more+]In Birmingham, the film will be shown at the Vestavia Hills 10, Patton Creek 15 and Trussville Stadium 16 theaters.
The magic of Diana Ross has touched millions of hearts around the world. Her magnificent life and unparalleled career have influenced music, film, fashion and stage with her spirit forever woven in the fabric of humanity. 2019 will be remembered as a milestone in history with a year-long Diamond Diana Celebration, marking the 75th birthday of one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
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