Birmingham's Women's History Month Events 2024

March is Women’s History Month and we have a list of fun events that are either FREE or low-cost! These events are a great way to celebrate all the powerful, dedicated, and driven women who help cultivate and grow our Birmingham community! We are lucky to know so many incredible women that work tirelessly to help change Birmingham for the better in so many different ways.  Check out this list and be sure to try and attend these events! 

Women in Film Week
March 7-10
Cost: Varies
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Sidewalk’s Women In Film Week will feature important, innovative and influential films directed or written by women. This celebration of Women in Film will acknowledge the important artistic and technical contributions made by females in the industry. In addition to first run and retrospective film screenings, the week will offer related panels, workshops, networking and social activities, creating space for the entire community, filmmakers and audiences alike, and celebrate Women in Film.
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Celebrate Women!
Fri, March 8, 8am
Cost: FREE
At: Forge (map)
The ladies of the Forge Team and One Degree Marketing Team are teaming up again this year to bring you our favorite event of the year that is all about Celebrating Women! Join them Friday March 8 on International Women's Day to CELEBRATE the amazing women in Birmingham and the amazing work they are doing around our city and beyond!
Schedule for the morning:
8:00-8:30: Networking, Breakfast by Blueroot, Mimosas and Mini-Market shopping!
8:30-9:15: Panel discussion
9:15-9:45: Q&A
9:45-10:30 Mini-Market shopping and Networking
The Mini-Market is back this year with more vendors and more opportunities to shop. The Mini-Market will feature local Women Owned Businesses, let's support our Women Owned Vendors!! The Mini-Market will be open before and after the panel discussion for all attendees to browse and shop!!
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2024 Women Making Waves:
International Women's Day Get Together
Fri, March 8, 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Federal Reserve Building (map)
There’s no better day than International Women’s Day to uplift the incredible women who are making waves in our community! Please join the AMD crew on Friday, March 8th, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Federal Reserve building for the 5th Annual Women Making Waves Awards! They will be celebrating these women (nominated by fellow friends and coworkers) who consistently show strength, confidence and dedication — all while supporting their businesses and uplifting Birmingham. A special thank you to the event sponsor, Urban Cookhouse, who is providing heavy hors d'oeuvres as well as their house made strawberry lemonade sangria! Don’t miss this empowering evening of celebration!
The Awards Ceremony will begin promptly at 6PM!
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Good for Her: Exploring our Relationship w Hysterical Women
Sat, March 9, 5:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Since early Western Civilization femininity has been tied to stories of madness. Historically, our uterus is the genesis to instability and the source of female wickedness. This presentation examines some of the history of the film trope, the “hysterical woman” and its effect on modern pop culture. This educational presentation is part of the Women in Film Series taking place March 7th - 10th at Sidewalk Cinema. This event will be led by our friend, and fellow Bad Movie Marathon Winner, Kitty Byrge!  Be sure to hang around for a screening of the cult classic “Jennifer’s Body,” at 7:30pm! The talk is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. Seating is first come, first served
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Women in Media
Thurs, March 14, 1-3pm
Cost: $0-$25
At: Miles College (map)
Come join in for a day of empowerment, inspiration, and networking with other amazing women in the media industry. This in-person event will be held at 5500 Myron Massey Boulevard, Fairfield, AL 35064, USA. Whether you're a journalist, blogger, filmmaker, or social media influencer, this event is for you! Learn from industry experts, participate in panel discussions, and make valuable connections. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career and connect with like-minded women!
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Moms of the Movement: Women of Dynamite Hill
Thurs, March 21, 6-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bham Civil Rights Institute (map)
Barry McNealy, BCRI’s Historical Content Expert, will lead a panel featuring the sons and daughters of the Women of Dynamite Hill. During the Civil Rights Movement, these dynamic leaders stood firm in the face of vitriolic personal attacks that led to their neighborhood becoming known as “Dynamite Hill”. In partnership with Kids in 63 and Ballard House Project, panelists will include:
Jeff Drew, son of Deenie Drew
Barbara Shores Lee, daughter of Theodora Shores
Judge Houston Brown, plaintiff from Mary Means Monk vs. Birmingham
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EmpowerHer Market
Sat, March 23, 11am-3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Pizitz Food Hall (map)
Join in for the EmpowerHer Market at The Pizitz Food Hall—an inspiring celebration of women entrepreneurs! Discover a diverse marketplace featuring delicious cuisine, artisanal crafts, and unique creations from talented female vendors. Support local talent and enjoy an unforgettable culinary and shopping experience. Don't miss out on this empowering event!
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Contenders Collective 2024
Sun, March 24, 1:30-4pm
Cost: $40
At: Red Mountain Theatre (map)
Raise a glass and celebrate the achievements of Alabama’s Boss Babes with some real talk from a panel of the state’s most badass modern women. Sip off a curated cocktail list and take in all the mic drop moments from this collection of true contenders and inspirational fierce female leaders. DJ Dolly will be bringing all those smokin' beats to the party as well! All proceeds benefit The First Light Shelter in Birmingham. Tickets to the event are $40 each on the Red Mountain Theatre website.
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95.7 Jamz Women's Empowerment Brunch
Sun, March 24, 10am-12pm
Cost: $15
At: Michael’s Restaurant (map)
The 95.7 Jamz, Black Women's Roundtable, and Max Transit present the Women's Empowerment Brunch focused on motivating our female audience and the women in our surrounding communities during Women's History Month. The brunch will be an intimate in person experience with 50 attendees, the ladies of 95.7 JAMZ, and special guest speakers. This year's brunch will take place at Michael's Restaurant from 10a-12p, and brunch will be provided to all attendees. This networking brunch will be hosted by the ladies of 95.7 JAMZ, Diamond Tyleir and K. Samone with music provided by DJ Gorgeous. There will be plenty of networking, prize giveaways, surprise guest appearances and more.
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Pour Us Another!
Sun, March 24, 12-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Monday Night Brewing (map)
Join in for the fourth installment of Pour Us Another! A FREE event celebrating women + non-binary humans, craft beer, and fermentation. Planned by Pink Boots Birmingham and hosted by Monday Night Brewing, this event is all-women everything. They’ll have a Women of Craft Beer Panel from 12:30 – 1:15 featuring women from the craft beer/fermented beverage industry, female and non-binary-owned businesses for you to shop, live music, and more. Plus, Monday Night will have a full lineup of craft beer, cocktails, and more, including the Honey May I(PA), aCali-IPA/Pale brewed in collaboration with Monday Night and Cait Jordan, a Pink Boots Birmingham member and Brewer/Co-Owner of the upcoming StellaTripp Brewing Company.
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The Women Gather
Thurs, March 28, 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bham Civil Rights Institute (map)
Join in for an evening of poetry, dance, and song in honor of Women’s History Month. This annual showcase, in partnership with the Birmingham chapter of Hook-Up of Black Women, will feature local artists from various genres of entertainment. Sign up in the link below! 
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