Kami Con, a Viking Disco Party, Superbowl Watch Parties, and MORE! 
This is a BIG weekend for Anime lovers with both Kami Con AND an Anime Rave taking place! There are also plenty of FREE concerts, as well as some great local theatre performances. Don’t forget that Sunday there are TONS of great local venues showing the Superbowl ! Cheer on your team of choice while supporting small businesses and non-profits.  Check below for all the weekend fun! 
Note from Russell:
I want say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Sidewalk Bad Movie Marathon Fundraiser! Also for all of the words of encouragement! Thanks to your help I exceeded my personal goal of $2.5k raised and helped raise over $30K total for Sidewalk Film Festival and Cinema!!! I got another win and set a new Bad Movie Marathon record at 48.5 hours of NO SLEEP while watching some pretty terrible movies! I couldn't have done it without your support! -Russell

The Chicken Fried Fabulous Spa-Dee-Dah Sisterhood
Feb. 5th-15th
Cost: $25
At: Homewood Theatre (map)
This is a comedic play written by the writers of “The Golden Girls.” A play perfect for a “Girls Night Out” or “Date Night”! Homewood Theatre proudly presents “The Chicken Fried Fabulous Spa Dee Dah Sisterhood”! It's in beautiful downtown Homewood, Alabama, and this play is going to be a funny one! This play tells the story of a group of strong Southern women who purchase an old church building and turn it into a day spa… and name it “Spa Dee Dah”! You are going to love “The Chicken Fried Fabulous Spa Dee Dah Sisterhood”. It’ll have you laughing all night long! 
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Gimmie Hendrix
Thursday, 8pm
Cost: $19
At: Saturn (map)
Gimme Hendrix is a tribute to the best band of all time, The Jimi Hendrix Experience . Gimme Hendrix is based in the great music city of Athens, Ga and is a multi-award winning tribute band. 7- time nominated and 4 time winning best tribute/cover by the Athens Flagpole Music Awards. Gimme Hendrix has also toured the US nationally and as far as Bucharest, Romania Internationally. They’ll recreate both the look and sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience!
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Kami-Con 
Friday-Sunday, 10am Daily
Cost: $40-$70
At: BJCC (map)
Get ready for a weekend FULL of Anime fun! Kami Con returns to the BJCC and will have a little bit of everything! Celebrity artists, voice actors, a string quartet playing your favorite video game themes, even an Anime Burlesque!  They’ll also have table top and video gaming areas, lightsaber battles, and a costume contest with awesome prizes! These costumes are so much fun! You can buy a day pass, or get a pass for the entire weekend! Check the link for the full schedule of events because there’s a LOT! 
Click here for more info. 

FREE Video Game Night
Friday, 6pm-11pm
Cost: FREE
At: Woodlawn Theatre (map)
Cosplay encouraged! Head to Woodlawn Theatre for a night of video gaming fun! They’ll have stations set up with different consoles, from GameCube, to PS4, Switch, and more! Enjoy local DJs while you play! This is an all ages event! 
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Bards & Brews/Village Voices Rise
Friday, 6pm
Cost: FREE
At: East Village Arts (map)
Join in for an eclectic evening where poetry, art, and sound collide. The exhibition features sculptural musical instruments and oil paintings by French-born artist Jean-Jacques Gaudel, photo-collage works by Janice Hathaway, and paintings by Kyle Eyre Clyd, alongside works by East Village Arts resident artists LaDonna Smith, Craig Legg, and Barry Marks.  The evening opens with this month’s Bards & Brews where you’ll hear both live music and spoken word poetry. Plus there will be free drinks (21+) provided by Birmingham District Brews! 
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Airness by Chelsea Marcantel
Now-Feb 8
Cost: $25
At: Theatre Downtown  (map)
Get ready to rock with the Alabama premier of Airness by Chelsea Marcantel! When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend; it’s about finding yourself in your favorite songs, and performing with raw joy. Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? Following her mission to shred or be shredded, Airness is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to rock is already inside us. Airness runs Jan. 23 through Feb. 8. Grab your tickets now!
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Anime Rave (21+)
Friday, 9pm
Cost: $33
At: Saturn (map)
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of anime euphoria at the #WeTouchGrass Birmingham Anime Rave on Friday, February 6th! Back by popular demand, this 21+ spectacle promises an unforgettable night filled with electrifying anime vibes that will leave you craving more. Dance to the beats of your beloved anime tunes and experience the enchantment of #WeTouchGrass' renowned Anime Raves, celebrated across North America and Europe by over 50,000 people. Be sure to stay for the costume contest! 
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Golden Hour at Good Dog
Saturday, 11am-12pm
Cost: $12 for dogs
At: Good Dog (map)
Head to Good Dog for a Golden Hour 11 a.m.- 12 Noon featuring AGB! Open to the public for golden retrievers, and to all AGB alumni dogs; stay as long as you want when the park opens to the public at noon. All dogs must be friendly with all other dogs and new people, must show proof of vaccinations, dogs over 8 months old must be spayed/neutered, no children under 4'6". Free for Humans! A dog day pass costs $12 for your 1st dog and $6 for a 2nd dog in the same family.
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Market of Love
Saturday, 12pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cha House (map)
Start your Valentine’s celebration early this Saturday at the Cha House Market of Love! 20 local vendors will be on site selling art, crafts, food, and more! Pick out a Vday gift for that special someone or treat yourself to something fun! Enjoy music while you shop local and be sure to check out their selection of custom tea blends. 
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Viking Disco Party
Saturday, 7pm-10pm
Cost: FREE
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
By the power of Odin and the glow of the disco ball, you are summoned to a night of feasting, dancing, and glorious mayhem! Don your horned helmets, sequins, and platform boots as Vikings meet the dance floor in an epic clash of eras! This FREE event will be so much fun and the costumes are wild! Enjoy thundering disco beats, mead-worthy drinks, and fierce dance battles! 
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Mardi Gras Brunch & Plant Swap
Sunday, 10am/12pm
Cost: $22 All you can eat 
At: Red Bike Coffee (map)
This event was REALLY tempting for us to gatekeep from y’all! Arrive early for the 2026 Mardi Gras Brunch at Red Bike Coffee! Get ALL YOU CAN EAT food for just $22! The menu is prepared by Danny Winter and is always so delicious! Check out the above menu! Crawfish pie, King Cake, and so much more! Plus enjoy either a coffee or hurricane mimosa with your meal! This year, they’ve added a plant swap starting at 12pm for all you plant lovers out there! 
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Fall in Love with a New Hobby
Sunday, 11am-4pm
Cost: Free to attend (must purchase glass)
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Come to Cahaba Brewing and blow your own glass! Hearts ablaze this season as Whimsies fires up the furnace for you to blow your own glass masterpieces while enjoying some of B'hams finest beer! Free to attend, but you’ll probably want to reserve/purchase a glass item in advance if you’d like to participate! 
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Ryan Brown at Elysian Gardens
Sunday, 2:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
Elysian Gardens opens back up after a month off! They’re ending a weekend full of activities with a FREE show from Ryan Brown! Come wind down and relax as your weekend comes to a close. They have delicious food on site as well as a fully stocked bar. Don’t miss out! 
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Superbowl Watch Parties
Sunday, 5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Various Locations 
It’s finally here! The Patriots and Seahawks face off in this year’s Superbowl and there are plenty of great local places where you can watch! Bham District Brews will be showing the game and will have some delicious food on site, including wings!  You can also head over to Sidewalk Cinema and watch the game in their stylish lobby with a full bar, concessions, and a few themed surprises! No matter which team you cheer for, do it while supporting a local business or non-profit! 
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