Birmingham Restaurant Week is HERE!

This week is the return of Birmingham Restaurant Week, where you can try some great prix fixe menus at your favorite restaurants ranging from $5-$50.  This weekend also has lots of opportunities for shopping local, live music, and delicious food! Be sure to check out the HICA Pig Roast at Cahaba to get some delicious whole-hog BBQ!  Check the full rundown of events below. 
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Birmingham Restaurant Week
Thurs Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 18
Cost: Prices Vary
At: Birmingham Area restaurants
Birmingham Restaurant Week returns for 10 days of food and drinks. Over 50 restaurants, food trucks, bars + cafes will be participating, so eat your heart out while supporting local restaurants! 
Click here for more info. 

GBHS Spirit Night
Thurs, Aug 8, 5pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Otey's Edgewood (map)
Otey’s Tavern in Homewood is supporting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Thursday. Swing by to help support GBHS! It kicks off at 5pm. Furry friends are welcome to join out on the patio as well!
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Burlesque Karaoke (21+)
Thurs, Aug 8, 9pm
Cost: $8
At: The Nick (map)
Head to the Nick to enjoy a combo of burlesque and karaoke! This will be some crazy fun! Grab your friends and get ready to sing your hearts out. This is definitely a fun way to get your weekend started a little early. 
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Cahaba Heights Bargain Days
Fri-Sat, Aug 9-10, 10am-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Shops of Cahaba Heights (map)
Bargain Shopping with Deals up to 90% Off in Cahaba Heights. Sip N Shop for shoes, clothing, home goods, jewelry and accessories! Grab a Friend and let the shopping begin! This is a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday with your girlfriends! 
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Cat Video Fest
Fri-Sun, Aug 9-11, Times Vary
Cost: $10.75
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.
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Moonlight Movies feat Legally Blonde
Fri, Aug 9, 6pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Lane Parke (map)
Moonlight Movies is back at Lane Parke on Friday, August 9th on the green near Lady Bird and Jeni's! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of one of our favorites, LEGALLY BLONDE! In lieu of popcorn, treat yourself to a to-go dinner or drink from one of the restaurants! Movie will start at 6:30pm. 
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Ugly Baby Improv
Fri, Aug 9, 7pm
Cost: $10
At: Faraway Theatre (map)
Friday Night! Ugly Baby goes for gold again at Faraway Theater! These long-form improvised comedy shows are not for small minds or people who finish in 4th place. Grab some friends and come have a ton of laughs! This is also a great option for a fun date night!  8pm Tickets $10
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Rebeca Egeland + Katlyn Barnes + Sam Norris
Fri, Aug 9, 8pm
Cost: $10/$12 at door
At: Woodlawn Theatre (map)
A feast of musical flavors! Come and enjoy the following artists: 
-Rebecca Egeland (Bham, AL) - Indie soul/folk singer songwriter inspired by the heaviness, heartbreak and loss life brings.
-Katlyn Barnes (Florence, AL) - Bluesy powerhouse vocalist will get you going.
-Sam Norris (Bham, AL) - Jazzy singer songwriter a la Jack Johnson.
This will be such a fun show at the beautiful Woodlawn Theatre! 
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Jurassic Quest
Fri, Aug 9 - Sun Aug 11
Cost: $22-$36
At: BJCC (map)
Jurassic Quest is ROARING into Birmingham, AL from August 9-11th! Jurassic Quest is the largest & most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America! Enjoy Fossil digs, Jurassic Jeeps, Crafts & Coloring Station, Fossil Experience, “Tricera-tots” (a soft play space for the littlest dino lovers), and MORE! You can see giant animatronic Dinos and even some roaming around the event!  This event is an absolute MUST for the kids! 
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Cold Brew & Cheese Pop-Up
Sat, Aug 10, 8am
Cost: FREE
At: Son of a Butcher (map)
Domestique will be pouring two house made cold brews on tap, expertly paired with four cheeses selected by Son of a Butcher’s Head Cheesemonger. If you went to their Fall sampling, you know how incredibly good and unique coffee and cheese pairings are. This event is open to the public starting at 8am, available first come-first served until they run out! They’lll be stocked up on your favorite Domestique beans and the selected cheeses ready for you to recreate at home.
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Back to School with STAIR & Thank You Books
Sat, Aug 10, 10am-5pm
Cost: Free
At: Thank You Books (map)
Head over to Thank You Books this Saturday beginning at 10AM for an all-day celebration to celebrate Back to School with our friends at Thank You Books in Crestwood. News Anchor and Literacy Champion, Sherri Jackson will be there from CBS 42, for a Story Time at 10:30AM. Thank You Books has so many fun activities planned - from manicures to karaoke and more. And last but certainly not least - they have been generous enough to offer a portion of their sales as a donation to STAIR for the WHOLE WEEKEND! All are invited - STAIR students, families, tutors, and supporters past and present (and future!)
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HICA’s 4th Annual Pig Roast
Sat, Aug 10, 2pm-6pm
Cost: $20/$25 at door
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Don’t miss this fantastic event that brings together Alabama's passion for good barbecue and the rich Latino communities in Birmingham! What happens at a pig roast? There's a lot that goes down before it’s ready to eat. First, they build a fire pit. Then, after seasoning the lechones, they slow cook them—for hours and hours (read, overnight). You get to join in for juicy; tender pulled pork, delicious sides, family-friendly entertainment, and more this Saturday!  Plus, try their new Cahaba del Rio beer—a Mexican lager beer by Cahaba Brewing Company brewed for the event. Bring your appetite! 
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Party in the Park
Sat, Aug 10, 3pm-8pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Crestwood Park (map)
Join in for a day of fun with food trucks, music, and a chance to win prizes from Birmingham restaurants and shops in our cornhole tournament! This double elimination tournament has room for 40 teams to enter. Party starts at 3, and the tournament kicks off at 4. $25 for a single player to play and $40 for a team! 
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Woodlawn Street Market
Sat, Aug 10 5pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Woodlawn Commercial District (map)
The Woodlawn Street Market returns on Saturday, August 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore the heart of Woodlawn as you shop small vendors and sample delicious local eats. This signature summer night market will also feature the King of the Streets Dance Battle — trust us, you don’t want to miss it!
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The Morning Blend’s 8th Anniversary Party
Sat, Aug 10, 7pm
Cost: $15
At: WorkPlay (map)
Hey all you “Blenders,” don’t miss BMR’s 107.3’s Morning Blend 8th Anniversary w/ Graham Colton Band, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their debut album, Drive, with special guests Eliot Morris and Jana Mila, Aug. 10 at WORKPLAY! They’ll also be giving away a Pearl Jam flyaway with tickets, hotel and airfare to Wrigley Field in Chicago, Furnace Fest tickets and more. Come celebrate our good friends Will and Reg and all the amazing things they do for our community!
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Journey to Africa “Journey of the Drums”
Sat, Aug 10, 6pm
Cost: $18-$25
At: ASFA (map)
BIRMINGHAM & SURROUNDING AREAS! GET YOUR TICKETS TO AN ALL-NEW JOURNEY. The journey features 8 locally choreographed pieces, spoken words, and live drumming expressing African influences on the culture. Saturday, August 10, 2024 6:00pm at The Dorothy Day Jemison Theatre 800 19th Street N. Birmingham, AL 35203
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2nd Sundays Vendor Event
Sun, Aug 11, 11am-3pm
Cost: FREE to attend
At: A Birthday Place (map)
Join local vendors for shopping, crafts, treats, and fun!  Head to A Birthday Place in Pelham and shop local vendors in an air-conditioned space! The event runs from 11am until 3pm, and there are always some great sweet treats to purchase! 
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DIY / Demo Market
Sun, Aug 11, 12-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: Back Forty Bham (map)
Don’t miss this interactive market with some incredible local artists! Get a glimpse behind the curtain of their creative process as they make art right at Back Forty. You’ll also be able to make your own art at stations set up at the event. There will be art for sale and Back Forty will be serving up their delicious food and refreshing brews! 
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Legacy Family Day
Sun, Aug 11, 3pm-5pm
Cost: $5
At UAB Campus Green & Rec Center (map)
Summer doesn't have to end - at least, not yet! Join in on the UAB Campus Green for family fun as part of our third annual Legacy Family Day, sponsored by Legacy Credit Union, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Alumni and their families are invited to take part in an afternoon of family friendly activities that includes Blaze, rubber duckies, and food. Tickets to Legacy Family Day are $5 per person, and registration for this event is required.
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Football Fashions and Fun
Sun, Aug 11, 4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Cahaba Heights (map)
Join Down Syndrome Alabama and the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association for a great afternoon of advocacy and connections at Heights Village in Cahaba Heights! Social hour begins at 4:00 to mix, mingle, grab your dinner from Troup's Pizza, and find a table. There may be a special appearance or two during this time as well! At 5:00 our amazing DSA models hit the turf runway through Heights Village donning the most adorable and sporty fan attire from Gigi's, Lili Pad, Blue Willow, and Bandwagon!
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COMING SOON!

SIDEWALK FILM FEST!!!
Aug, 19-25
Cost: Varies
At: Sidewalk Cinema/Theatre District (map)
Go ahead and get your passes for the 24th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival!  Watch TONS of independent films spanning a variety of genres at some of Birmingham’s coolest venues! They’ll also have a Block Party that Friday night as well as a HUGE Saturday night party at WorkPlay.  This fest is full of so much fun and such wonderful people and was voted one of the best film festivals out there!  Don’t miss out! 
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