Weekend Events in Birmingham!

It’s time to SPRING FORWARD as we move our clocks up this weekend! There are plenty of awesome events happenin’ this weekend including a celebration of International Women’s Day, a Holi festival, Legion FC’s season opener, and more! Check it out! 
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Easy Hemp Tasting (21+)
Thurs, March 6, 5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Piggly Wiggly Mountain Brook (map)
The Piggly Wiggly in Mountain Brook will be hosting an Easy Hemp tasting this Thursday starting at 5pm. The event is FREE and if you’re 21+ you can sample some of the delicious flavors of this alternative to alcohol.  Stop in and check out this great B’ham company and find out more about Easy Hemp’s line of beverages! 
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Goodnight Nightmares
Thurs, March 6, 7pm
Cost: $15
At: TrimTab Brewing (map)
Discourse BHAM is hosting a pop-up public lecture series bringing the most interesting academic talks to Birmingham's bars & breweries. It's like a college class, but there's drinking! Tickets are $15. Seating is limited. This talk will focus on the fascinating world of nightmares. You’ll discover what sets nightmares apart from those bizarre but harmless dreams, why our minds conjure these vivid nighttime terrors, and how they might serve a deeper psychological purpose.
But it doesn’t stop there—this isn’t just theory. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to prevent nightmares and manage their impact, helping you reclaim peaceful nights of sleep. Whether you’re curious about your own dreams or looking to better understand this universal yet mysterious experience, this talk promises insights and tools to put your restless nights to rest.
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Celebrate Women - an Annual International Women’s Day Event
Fri, March 7, 8am -10am
Cost: $15
At Pizitz first floor (map)
Join in at Forge for a morning of inspiration, connection, and celebration in honor of International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is "Accelerate Action," and they’re bringing together a panel of three powerhouse women business leaders from Birmingham (including Amber!) to share their stories, insights, and advice on taking bold steps toward success. Enjoy breakfast and champagne, connect with fellow women professionals, and shop at our mini market featuring local, women-owned businesses.
8:30-9:00: Breakfast, Networking and Shopping
9:00-10:00: Panel Discussion
10:00-10:30: Networking and Shopping at Mini Market
Come be part of a community that uplifts and empowers women! The event is in The Pizitz building on the ground floor Event Space next to the Food Hall! You will see signage on the day of the event.
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A Bright New Boise
March 7th-21st
Cost: Free-$30
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
Theatre Downtown presents the Birmingham premier of a thought-provoking dramedy by Samuel Hunter –
A Bright New Boise. The show opens Friday, March 7 7:30p and runs Fri/Sat at 7:30p, Sun at 2:30p through March 23.In the bleak, corporate break room of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago.
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Pancake Breakfast
Sat, March 8, 7-11am
Cost: $8 (kids under 5 eat free!)
At: The Exceptional Foundation (map)
Join in for Pancakes and fun family activities! $8 a meal kids under 5 eat free. Purchase your tickets online or at the door! This event has become an annual tradition for a lot of families in Homewood and beyond! It supports the incredible work of the Homewood Library. Come support this great cause and indulge in some syrupy goodness! 
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Hoover Ki Holi
Sat, March 8, 12pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: Hoover Veterans Park (map)
Enjoy a fun-filled event for the whole family. Let's collectively welcome spring as one big family. This event will feature a diverse array of kites and a powder color toss. The event will include Bollywood performances, food trucks, kids' face painting, a kids' seed starting learning table, color powder toss, Spring special Photo booth, DJ music, numerous games, Hoover Ballerinas, and much more!
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Legion FC Home Opener vs Loudoun United FC
Sat, March 8, 7pm
Cost: $5+
At: Protective Stadium (map)
Birmingham Legion FC is kicking off its 2025 season at home on Saturday, March 8 and are celebrating the special occasion in a BIG way by inviting fans out for 205 Night! It’s a celebration of all things Birmingham filled with games, giveaways, special appearances from local mascots and so much more fun throughout the match. So click below to get your tickets now to cheer on your favorite team to its first of many victories with all of the 205! **College and high school students can purchase tickets for $5 at the box office on the day of the match (must present a valid student ID)**
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Boot Scootin’ Boogie Night
Sat, March 8, 8pm
Cost: $15
At: Saturn (map)
Experience 90’s country music like never before! Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights is a party hosted by the supergroup Neon Rainbow, a collective of some of the best musicians in Tennessee. The band takes fans on a raucous journey through all the biggest 90’s country hits for a night of line dancing, singing along, boot stompin’, and ice cold beer - we’re talkin’ Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, George Straight, Billy Ray, and so many more of your country favorites!
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