Russell Hooks

HAPPY SIDEWALK, BIRMINGHAM!  Sidewalk Film Festival is already underway with Spotlight Nights with the main festival kicking off Friday Night with a block party in front of the Alabama Theatre.  We’ll running around the festival all weekend, but there are also plenty of other fun events happenin’ around Birmingham

BBQ, Drinks, and more!  This week brings us lots of food centric events, especially when it comes to BBQ and grilling! There are also events for art lovers, dog lovers, and more! The temps will remain slightly cooler than normal, so get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. Some highlights

We cannot believe July is already coming to a close! While the kids prepare to go back to school, there are still plenty of fun activities and events to enjoy as we begin to close out the Summer season. August also brings us the Sidewalk Film Festival, our favorite festival

Along with some other fantastic events, this week brings us the start of Birmingham Restaurant Week 2025! We attended the Preview Party and all the participating restaurants had such delicious food! You can also catch Substrate Bingo (always wild!), an African Culture Fest, Back Forty Outdoor Day, and even a

Happy Independence Day! Wow! It’s hard to believe that the July 4th holiday is already here and 2025 is halfway over! There is no shortage of ways to celebrate around Birmingham. There will be plenty of BBQ, a rummage sale, Thunder on the Mountain, and much more!  Get ready