Festivals & Events

The Cahaba River Fry-Down is a celebration of the Cahaba River – the heart of America’s Amazon and our region’s primary drinking water source. This annual competitive cook-off that is usually surrounded by a huge community party is the primary fundraiser for the Cahaba River Society.
THIS YEAR’S CAHABA RIVER FRY-DOWN WILL ENTAIL A VIRTUAL COOKING COMPETITION ALONG WITH A SELECTION OF ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS HOSTED AT FRYDOWN.COM!

Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.

William J. Rushton, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, upon graduating college, studied at the Charles H. Cecil Studios in Florence, Italy. The sight-sized method of drawing and painting William employed in Woman with a Red Earring, a technique also used by Velasquez and Sargent, may well have been lost but for the efforts of Mr. Cecil. William's portrait Woman with a Red Earring is juried in the 2020 Annual Exhibition of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London, England. Upheld as a noteworthy exhibit in contemporary portraiture both nationally and internationally, the exhibit was the first of the Society's to be held virtually. It seems particularly poignant, as we distance from one another, that we find appealing traits of humankind within William's portrait: caring eyes, a contemplative composure, and a calm demeanor.

Works such as Woman with a Red Earring, still lifes and sculptures will be on display at the Gallery on the Opening night and until September 30. A select number of the works will be for sale.

Ed Southern - Fight Songs: A Story of Love and Sports in a Complicated South

This book was to be an insider's view of the history of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers, college football's reigning giants, from the perspective of a lifelong fan of the smallest school in the NCAA's Power 5, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. That was the plan, the focus of the research - until the pandemic came along - and now the world has a book that explains: the relationship between the South's histories and college sports; the connections and contradictions between the teams we root for and where we plant our roots; and the love that bloomed between a publisher's sales representative and a bookseller (from our store).

ED SOUTHERN is Executive Director of the North Carolina Writers' Network, and the author of four books. Come chat with Ed about sports, the complicated South - or love!.

The Cathedral Choir, under the leadership of Frederick Teardo, Director of Music and Organist, and Charles Kennedy, Associate Director of Music and Organist, sings monthly Choral Evensong services throughout the program year. The service of Choral Evensong uses the Order for Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. Each service includes an Introit, the Canticles, and an Anthem, and is framed by hymns sung at the opening and close of the service. The Canticles sung are the Magnificat (Song of Mary) and Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon). In addition to two lessons read from the Bible, the clergy officiant gives a short homily reflecting on the readings of the day.

The goal of our cafés is to alert the community about the terrific clinical care and conducted research taking place at UAB, as well as provide an educational opportunity. We normally pair a clinician with a fundamental scientist. Due to COVID restrictions, we are presenting via ZOOM to interested libraries in the Jefferson County system and to the Birmingham community at large. The audience is encouraged to ask questions in this informal and relaxed venue from the comfort of your own home!  The Comprehensive Neuroscience Center has been offering the Neuroscience Cafe\' for over 7 years to the patrons of the Jefferson County Library system with great enthusiasm from the patrons. We now share with the larger community, including communities in Tuscaloosa and Auburn.

The Blazers host Louisiana Tech University.

The Event will be shown at the Patton Creek 15 and Trussville Stadium 16 Theaters. 

The first feature-length film from the acclaimed studio TRIGGER, creators of the hit series KILL la KILL and Little Witch Academia, and director Hiroyuki Imaishi (GURREN LAGANN, KILL la KILL), Promare uses a bold cel-shaded visual style to tell a blistering action-adventure story, and is the spiritual successor to many of director Imaishi’s former works.

Thirty years has passed since the appearance of the Burnish, a race of flame-wielding mutant beings, who destroyed half of the world with fire. When a new group of aggressive mutants calling themselves Mad Burnish appears, the epic battle between Galo Thymos, a new member of the anti-Burnish rescue team Burning Rescue, and Lio Fotia, the leader of Mad Burnish begins.

Saturn Birmingham and Zero Mile Present:

Carver Commodore with Zion Goins and Moxie Hotel

NOTE: All guests are required to wear masks while at Saturn. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping shows safe.
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Listen to Carver Commodore: https://linktr.ee/carvercommodore
Listen to Zion Goins: https://linktr.ee/ZionGoins
Listen to Moxie Hotel: https://linktr.ee/moxiehotel
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Carver Commodore is an alternative rock band from the modest town of Florence, Alabama. The band is composed of guitarist and vocalist Payton Pruitt, guitarist Phillip Blevins, drummer Noah Freeman, multi-instrumentalist Clayton Christopher, and bassist David Smith. In contrast to the “swampy, soulful sound” that put their hometown on the map, Carver is known for fusing garage, indie, and pop influences into stadium-worthy rock anthems. Modern alt-giants like Cage the Elephant, Jack White, and The Strokes tend to inform Carver’s guitar-laden hooks, recording aesthetics, and signature sticky songcraft

Founded by Pruitt and Blevins in the fall of 2016, their first single “Stars & Galaxies'' was released in April of 2017 to a modest, yet eager audience. Fast forward to 2021, and “Stars & Galaxies” has amassed over one million streams on Spotify alone. Part-time drummer Noah Freeman became a permanent member of the band in late 2017 after several months of touring. In 2018, the group cut their debut record Tell Me What You Want at The Smoakstack in Nashville, Tennessee with engineer/producer Brendan St. Gelais. The record hit the market on October 25th, 2019, and was celebrated with an Audiotree Live Session in Chicago, Illinois.
Just like everyone else, nearly all of their 2020 dates were canceled

immediately. Looking to make the most of their newfound time off, they entered the studio with Brendan St. Gelais to begin recording their sophomore album. The band released the song “Cancel Culture” alongside a cover of The Beatles’ “Revolution'' from the sessions on September 4th, 2020, saying that the songs were too relevant to hold until a later release. Frequent creative collaborator Clayton Christopher joined the band as a multi-instrumentalist in late 2020, and bassist David Smith joined in the spring of 2021. The final recording session wrapped in December of 2020 and the band is expected to release the album in late 2021.

The MotoAmerica Championship Series returns to Barber Motorsports Park for the final leg of the 2021 season September 17-19. Featuring the country’s top motorcycle road racers across seven classes of racing, the weekend-long event kicks off with qualifiers on Friday followed by two full days of nonstop racing action Saturday and Sunday. MotoAmerica and Barber Motorsports Park will welcome fans to the scenic track to cheer on the professional racers, put themselves in the middle of the action via the open paddock, enjoy autograph sessions, kids zones, camping and more.

Alabama Orchid Festival and Sale

The Alabama Orchid Society, the Huntsville Orchid Society and the Northeast Alabama Orchid Society are partnering to present the Alabama Orchid Festival and Sale.

See hundreds of blooming orchids on display and shop some of the region’s top orchid growers, September 17 – 19, 2021 in the auditorium of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

The Alabama Orchid Festival and Sale and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens are not only beautiful in September, they are also free to the public with free parking.  Photography during the show is welcomed and encouraged.

Friday: Vendors open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (displays are being installed).  Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Orchid displays and vendors both open to public on Saturday and Sunday.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

2612 Lane Park Road

Mountain Brook, AL 35223

https://facebook.com/alabamaorchidsociety/

https://www.bbgardens.org

Tulane will be in action on Friday, at their temporary home Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Al. The Wave will play in the first game of the Green Wave Invitational at 10 a.m.

Friday, September 17th
10:00am Tulane vs Sam Houston
12:30pm UAB vs Texas Tech
4:30pm Tulane vs Texas Tech
7:00pm UAB vs Sam Houston

Saturday, September 18th
11:00am Sam Houston vs Texas Tech
2:00pm Tulane vs UAB

Exciting Attractions & Shows. Live Music. All Your Favorite Fair Food. Spectacular Carnival Rides & Kiddie Rides. Safe, Clean Family Fun.!

Join us this month for our September “Eat in the Streets” at Pepper Place – A block party filled with activities, food, and fun for all. On Friday, September 17th from 5pm-9pm we’ll block off 29th street to celebrate & enjoy the vast dining scene at The Place. This is the perfect time to enjoy food, shopping community and live music by Daniel Bowden brought to you by @MusicBhm!

Be sure to check out our restaurant social accounts for specials and stop by our retailers to shop local.

The Falcons host Delta State University.

Women at 5:00pm; Men at 7:30pm

Exhibiting artists:

Sara Garden Armstrong, Rachel Bates, Joe Bennett, Ann Benton, Tony Bingham, Beverly Erdreich, Rebecca Fulmer, Randy Gachet, Leah Hamel, Elaine Kinnaird, Melinda Matthews, Ann Moody, binx Newton, Miriam Omura, Elizabeth Pellathy, Judy Rogers, Kevin Shook, Paul Ware, Collin Williams, Erin Wright

September’s Gatsby Murder Mystery Event is the last Gatsby Themed Event for the Season for 2 nights only September 17th and 18th at Arlington House. This is a Fun and Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner with Optional Ghosts & Spirits of the Past and Haunts Walk of the Mansion and Grounds After Dinner and once the mystery is solved! You’ll actively participate in the clue based mystery game. Very easy and fun! Explore the beautiful Mansion and it’s collection of historic antiques and artifacts! All of this excitement is brought to you by the TV Paranormal Investigators Lesley Ann Hyde and The Southern Ghost Girls as seen on A & E’s Truth or Legends in Your Hometown and Arlington 1840’s Historic House in Birmingham!

Fun Party Atmosphere as you participate in the Murder Mystery Dinner. You will enjoy Dinner prepared by Chef Matthew Murphee . After the Murder Mystery Dinner , if you like, you will Get to Participate in an Exclusive Ghost & Spirits of the Past Hunt of the beautiful Mansion and Grounds as you use state of the art paranormal Investigation equipment! This is a One of a Kind I Event that you Do not want to miss. Perfect for Friends Night Out, Date Night, Game Night , Family Night, Birthdays, Office Parties and Team Building or just to celebrate the Season!

The Price of your Ticket includes Dinner , Interacting in the Murder Mystery and Tour of the Home and Ghost & Spirits of the Past Hunt . You do not have to participate in the Ghost Hunt if you do not want to or must leave. Weather Permitting we will try to do some of the Event Outside . Roaring 20’s Gatsby Dress and costume is optional but if you do dress up Gatsby style that will just make the evening more fun. The Venue is also BYOB Beer and Wine for the Dinner portion.

A disgruntled college freshman tries to step out of his older brother’s towering shadow and make a name for himself on the football field. When tragedy strikes, the course of his career is challenged, and his life is altered. His Shadow is a story of ambition and activism: which one will emerge the victor when the two collide?

"...a play that starts out as a sultry rom-com, only to put its central African-American couple through the wringer that is contemporary America, a place and time haunted by its past." - Chicago Tribune

Mask & Temperature Checks Required at Encore Theatre and Gallery. For your safety and the safety of our team we've decided to reduce our attendance number at each show to 25% Capacity. As always, The health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests remain among our top priorities.

Running time is 90 minutes. No intermission.

The Bulldogs host LSU and Troy.

Friday - 7pm Samford vs LSU

Saturday - 4pm LSU vs Troy

Sunday - 2pm Samford vs Troy

With Guest: The Marcus King Band & Yola.

The Panthers host East Texas Baptist University.