Festivals & Events

Mama and Buddy Bear invite the families of Birmingham to a very special event: the Teddy Bears’ Picnic. When the Special Surprise turns out to be ruined, Mama and Buddy set off on a plan to make all that is wrong right again. Join them in the festivities as they prepare to dine, dance The Teddy Bear, and make new forest friends. This unique theatrical experience places parents and their little ones in an intimate and magical playground where anything goes.

The next offering in BCT’s new Theatre for Very Young Audiences series! Through repetition, rhyme, song, and a lot of audience interaction, this show invites young kids to not just watch but experience creative storytelling.

Like any picnic, we need you to bring a few things with you! These are all items you probably have around your home - if you don’t, don’t worry! We’ll have extras available at the performance.
A Picnic Basket (any kind of basket will work)
A Picnic Blanket (for you to sit on during the show)
Your favorite picnic snack
A mirror
A flashlight
Optional: An umbrella for shade
Plus don’t forget your sunscreen and waterbottle!

All performances will take place outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, we will notify audiences via email and our social media channels along with next steps to reschedule your performance.

Venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world. Written and produced by Phil Groves, produced by Jini Durr and directed by W.D. Hogan, Asteroid Hunters introduces asteroid scientists – the best line of defense between Earth and an asteroid’s destructive path – and reveals the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect and track asteroids, and the technology that may one day protect our planet.

The effects of an asteroid impact could be catastrophic and while the current probability of an event in our lifetime is low, the potential consequences make the study of asteroids an incredibly important area of scientific research. Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world’s most preventable natural disaster.

Celebrate American Craft Beer Week® with your friends at Cahaba Brewing Company! This year, we're celebrating with a look behind the scenes. Follow us on Instagram and like our Facebook page to follow along as we give you an inside look into the brewing process. And make sure to swing by the Taproom to try special small-batch releases and enjoy some great events!

American Craft Beer Week allows beer-lovers to connect safely with each other while supporting – and possibly even saving – local microbreweries, taprooms, brewpubs, and regional craft breweries. U.S. craft breweries are job creators and community gathering places. Additionally, craft breweries donated more than $82 million to local charities last year, with Cahaba Brewing donating $46,000 to local non-profits.

TAPROOM EVENTS
Monday - Comedy Night, 7:30 - 8:30
Tuesday - Tacos + Trivia, 7 - 9
Wednesday - Hump Day Hops, 11:30 - 1 + Charity Bingo, 7 - 9
Thursday - Sports Trivia, 7 - 9

Enter a new dimension of Strange.

Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

The Bulldogs host Mercer University for Senior Weekend.

The Barons have been a staple in the Birmingham community since 1885 and a Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox since 1986.

Promotions:

Tuesday - T-Shirt Tuesday presented by Paycor to the first 1,000 ages 13+.
Dollar Dogs. Enjoy $1 hot dogs

Wednesday - School Day. Join the Barons or an early day game!

Thursday - Thirsty Thursday: Enjoy drink specials on soda, beer, and wine! Presented By Miller Lite, Buffalo Wild Wings, & The Fennec.

Friday - International Night presented by Global Ties.
Faith & Family NightFriday
Boy Scout Night - game day package and sleepover packages available
Night Fireworks: presented by Alabama Power, Coca-cola & Comfort Care Home Health & Hospice.

Saturday - Salute to Armed Forces presented by Nucor Steel
Super Saturday Fireworks Presented by Hyatt Regency & Serra Toyota
Youth Camo Jersey Giveaway presened by Coca-Cola. First 1,000, ages 12 and under

Sunday - Family Day/Kids Run the Bases: Bring the family out on Sundays at Regions Field! Kids 12 & under can take a lap around the bases following the game (weather permitting). Presented By Soccer Shots
Salute to Essential Workers: Join us on Sundays as we honor local essential workers and their dedication to keeping Birmingham safe and healthy from COVID-19. Presented By Alabama Power
Autism Friendly Day

CommuteSmart is excited to bring back our in person Bike To Work Day event!! We are hosting an energizer station at Redemptive Cycles. The event is from 7 am to 10 am, on May 20, 2022. Stop by and get a cup of coffee, and some CommuteSmart Swag! Redemptive Cycles is doing free safety checks for Bike to Work participants that day! If you are unable to attend, please consider registering for our "Pledge to Ride."

Register for #B2WBHAM 2022 or take the Pledge to Ride to be entered in the Bike Month giveaway!

Coached fun walk to introduce Nordic walking technique Experience the fun and benefits of Nordic walking in fun walk. You’ll get introduced to the sport and its foundational technique. Don’t worry – poles will be provided.

Keynote speaker: Doug Phillips, Discovering Alabama “Dr. Doug” created and hosts the Alabama Public Television Emmy award-winning series, Discovering Alabama, APT’s longest running and most popular locally produced show.

Workshop 1: Pole position! Nordic walking fun and function After the fun walk, learn the who, what, where, when, and why of the sport. Meet those who Nordic walk. Learn other ways to make the most of your Nordic walking. Discover when and where you can Nordic walk and why this fun way to exercise makes sense for you.

Workshop 2: Not only for fun! Nordic walking benefits for rehabilitation, chronic conditions, and well-being Retired physician and certified Nordic walking coach, Dr. Carol Watts, will discuss how Nordic walking enhances general well-being as well as rehabilitation progress and treatment of chronic conditions.

Workshop 3: Spread the fun! Integrate Nordic walking into your professional practices and programs Learn how to start a walking group with your friends and neighbors. For professionals in coaching, teaching, training, or wellness: Learn how to integrate Nordic walking into your services and organizations. The practices of health and wellness professionals like therapists, clinicians, teachers, and insurers can bring another dimension of well-being to the clients they serve.

Due to popular demand, our Brickology exhibit will return this Saturday, January 8th. Brickology is an interactive exhibit, using construction block play, built to spark creativity and ingenuity and is fun for all ages!

Entry to exhibit is included with purchase of general admission.

The Cahaba Lily Festival is held on the third Saturday in May each year in West Blocton, Alabama. This annual festival celebrates the unique Cahaba Lily that grows in the nearby Cahaba River. It also aims to bring attention to the beauty all around us and our need for careful stewardship.

The Still-Not-Yet-Back-To-Normal Edition for 2022 will be a two-part festival. There will be an online livestream with Dr. Larry J. Davenport, the foremost authority on the Cahaba Lily on Saturday, May 21, at 9:10am. You will also receive updates from partner groups about what is being done in Alabama to protect habitats such as those enjoyed by the beautiful Cahaba Lilies.

Then see the Lilies at your convenience. Plan a trip to the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge to experience the beauty of this rare plant. The refuge is open every day, so pick a day that works for you. Or, plan your day trip around events happening near the refuge. The best time for viewing the lilies can vary from year to year. Typically mid-to-late May is ideal, but water level and other factors can affect the start of blooming. Watch our Facebook page for updates on how the lilies are progressing through the month of May.

Pinson Fresh Market offers locally grown produce, pure local honey, fresh eggs, and many other local goodies.

Everything Everywhere All At Once
Narrative
Rated R
Directed by Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
Run Time: 2 hour, 19 minutes

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led.

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Pleasure 
Narrative
Rated NC-17
Directed by Ninja Thyberg
Run Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes

Bella Cherry arrives in Los Angeles with dreams of becoming an adult film star, but she soon learns that fame won't come easy as she harnesses her ambition and cunning to rise to the top of this mesmerizing and singular world.

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By purchasing a ticket to Sidewalk events or programming I acknowledge the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and the fact that there can be no guarantees that a positive COVID-19 case will not occur despite Sidewalk’s preventative measures. By attending the event or program I agree to assume all risks related to exposure of COVID-19 or otherwise. I agree to follow all Sidewalk procedures and practices related to COVID-19 or otherwise. I also agree to release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Sidewalk, its owners, employees, agents, contractors, insurers and affiliates, of all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to attendance at Sidewalk events or programming.

The goal of the Ross Bridge Farmers Market is to provide fresh foods and products to the people of the local community in a fun and inviting atmosphere. The market is located in front of the Ross Bridge Welcome Center every Friday afternoon April 22nd- July 29th from 4-8 PM. Join us to shop local produce and artisan goods while enjoying local artists, kid's activities, food trucks and more!

After six months of hard work on 20th Street North – improving the streets and sidewalks, planting native landscaping, updating signage, and adding new furnishings – we’re ready to turn it back over to you, Birmingham. Which, of course, calls for a (20th) Street Party!

This two-block party on 20th Street North between 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue North will bring together entertainment, art, shopping, and dining in the streets.

And the party doesn’t stop there! Even when there’s not a multi-block event going on, the new 20th Street is a place for people to spend time – dog-walking, photo-taking, book-reading, game-playing, remote-working, eating/drinking.

We can’t wait for you to see how much more 20th Street has in store!

Join us at Tortugas Homemade Pizza as we take over their taps!
We'll have some of our Cahaba Crew on-site sampling Cahaba Lager, Local Lager, and Local Amber.
We'll also be giving away Cahaba Brewing merch!

Cameron Sankey describes his relationship with music to the air we breathe: it is always here and will always be here, yet it is continuously evolving. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cameron Sankey grew up watching his father, William Sankey, Jr. and uncle, Theofee Sankey, get lost in the music. Music was a real person to them as if it was actually in the room. Witnessing this along with watching the DVD of Earth, Wind, and Fire’s Live at Velfarre concert, he knew he could turn his passion into a profession. Cameron’s colorful, contemporary yet disciplined and foundational sound began at age 3. He began playing piano at age 7. He credits not only Earth, Wind, and Fire but also Yellowjacket’s pianist, Russell Ferrante, David Foster, Cedric Thomas, and Anita Baker as artists who have fueled him forward.

The longevity of Cameron’s career enabled him to share the stage with gospel artist, Jonathan Nelson and R & B crooner, Anthony Hamilton.  Cameron has also had  the distinct honor to play with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and record a single with Regina Belle Moreover, he has recorded an album with Noel Gourdin and Fresh the Definition. Cameron’s talents have evolved to serving as musical director and co-producer on three albums with Micah Stampley: To the King...Vertical Worship, Release Me, and One Voice. Most recently, Cameron produced and played with his life-long friend and influencer, E. Tony Gaines on his single, He’s Alright - a 1987 Edwin Hawkins remake.

Marriage matters to Cameron and his wife, Courtney Sankey. This father of five children has managed to create a project due for release in 2021. Cameron serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Playworx Music Group, a company that provides a wide range of musical services ranging from recording to live musical presentations.

Artists
Carlos Izcaray, Conductor
Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus under the direction of Dr. Philip Copeland
Diana Newman, Soprano
Blythe Gaissert, Mezzo-soprano
Cameron Schutza, Tenor
Weston Hurt, Baritone

Program to Include
Tania León: Batá
Johannes Brahms: Song of the Fates
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, Choral

Celebrate the beginning of summer with Beethoven’s triumphant Ninth Symphony! This beloved masterpiece, including the unforgettable "Ode to Joy," symbolizes and honors the fight for equality, freedom, and the empowerment of others.

Gain insight into the music by joining us for Concert Comments each night at 6:15pm in the Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall.

Masks will not be required at this event.

Les Nuby
Beginning as the drummer in the 90s Birmingham, Alabama indie-rock powerhouse, Verbena, Les Nuby began a steady musical exploration that’s still going. He’s a one-time touring member for Scottish legends Idlewild, touring guitarist with Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), and guitar slinger for Birmingham heroes Vulture Whale. It’s a hefty musical resume before the production credits even begin. In his Birmingham studio, Ol’ Elegante, Nuby has been the production captain for several notable releases in the past few years for artists such as St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Will Stewart, Sarah Lee Langford, and The Dirty Clergy, to name a few. He’s pretty much been there and done it all in the past couple of decades as a player and producer. The only item missing from the list was a solo album. Until now.

Nuby produced, engineered, and played all the instruments on Clouded, a reminiscent snapshot of when music had the ability to make you drive faster and cry harder. It may have taken him a while to get around to making an album all for himself. But, anyone who knows the man or is familiar with his past work isn’t going to be surprised that Clouded has clearly been worth the wait.

Yes Trespassing

Hailing from the legendary Muscle Shoals, AL, this four-piece rock outfit is adding new flavors to the Muscle Shoals sound and blowing minds across the Southeast. Trey Nichols (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Jonathan Mackey (Bass, Vocals), Dylan Johnson (Drums), and Emmett Redding (Guitar, Vocals), make up Yes Trespassing. The band formed in the midst of a pandemic and began arming themselves with material to share and tour with once things opened back up. Now that that is happening, Yes Trespassing is ready. Their single, Angelica, premiered on June 10th, 2021, the precursor to their debut EP, "When The Light Is Gone" which was released on July 3rd, 2021. Though they are just beginning to release content, the band has already begun playing shows in various states, where crowds experience what one fan called a "wall of sound."Yes, Trespassing's sound is heavily influenced by the 90's and 2000's rock movements, from alternative to grunge to even some heavier metal bands. Their songs emphasize the intertwining of instantly memorable melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that listeners easily relate to, while also providing a driving rhythm that demands to headbang. The band encourages listeners to follow them on Instagram @yes_trespassing_music to get weekly updates on shows and new music.

Hueytown Harvest is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, a farmers market certified by Alabama Farmers Market Authority featuring Alabama-grown fruits and vegetables, local artists, makers,  made from scratch food, local chefs who prepare breakfast, brunch, and lunch on-site. 

Through our Blue Zone Project, we offer education on how to live longer, better, free yoga happens at 9, free cooking demos w/samples at 10am, Storytime begins at 10, free hands-on crafts for children (on most Saturdays) from 9 to11.

Bessemer Farmers Market is the only Certified farmers market in Western Jefferson County. We are also the only market in the region that showcases socially disadvantaged farmers (poor farmers, farmers of color, and women farmers).