HAPPY LEAP DAY!!! 
That’s right! We get one extra day in February! It’s also the first weekend of March, so that means it’s time for the Chili Cook-off!  This is one of Birmingham’s best attended food festivals. Also, we still are in Birmingham Winter Restaurant Week! Be sure to check out the website and see which local restaurants are participating! 

Oh, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Happenin’s in the Ham is hosting a Thrifted Prom at Woodlawn Theatre! The theme is “Written in the Stars,” and we are encouraging all attendees to wear thrifted formal wear from a locally owned thrift/consignment shop!  The proceeds from the event will go to the Woodlawn Community Table 501c3 to help the Woodlawn community! 
#RUhappenin

Birmingham Restaurant Week
Now-March 3
Cost: $5-$50
At: Participating Restaurants 
Check out the list of nearly 50 restaurants participating in Birmingham Restaurant Week! Support your local eateries by taking advantage of these special items and prix fixe menus!  There will also be another Food Truck Rally at City Walk (in front of the BJCC) this weekend. We attended this last weekend and had so much fun!  Oh and be sure to get your tickets to Wineology taking place on March 5th at Uptown Cantina!  This is a delicious way to support local businesses! 
Click here for more info.

Leap Day Block Party
Thurs, Feb 29, 12-9pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice (map)
Join Jeremiah’s Italian Ice on Leap Day as theyLEAP BACK in time with $.96 Small Treats all day long for J-List Rewards members! They’re celebrating the history of Jeremiah’s tasty treats with an EPIC Block Party that can’t be missed. J-List App users will enjoy small Ices or Gelatis for just $0.96 each, with $.96 upgrades to Flavorites and Layer-Ins! PLUS, when you use the J-List App on Leap Day, you’ll be entered to win a cool throwback prize pack OR win a VIP ‘Sweet’-stakes Getaway where you and a guest will leap to Orlando and get a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of Jeremiah’s Ice!
Click here for more info. 

Will Mason at Woodlawn Theatre
Thurs, Feb 29, 7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Woodlawn Theatre (map)
Will Mason (Owner of Woodlawn Theatre) will play some songs you know and some you don’t! This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Rumor is Will has been working up a set of piano covers from the 90s too, so all you Ben Folds fans come on out! Happy Hour will be happening from 4-7pm before the show!  This is a great opportunity to check out this incredible venue! 
Click here for more info.

Cottontails Village
Fri-Sun, March 1-3
Cost: $10/kids free
At: BJCC (map)
Cottontail's Village Festival is a division of Christmas Village Festival and brings families and friends together to celebrate spring. Featuring over 200 booths, vendors from all across the United States offer a variety of gifts including arts, crafts, clothing, food and jewelry. The BJCC and Birmingham welcome shoppers over the 3-day long show.
Click here for more info. 

2024 Alabama Boat Show
Fri-Sun, March 1-3
Cost: FREE
At: Barber Motorsports Park (map)
The 2024 Alabama Boat Show and Expo will take place Friday, March 1st - Sunday, March 3rd at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama. Admission is FREE. Net proceeds will be donated to the AmFirst Community First Initiative benefiting local charities. See boat inventory from dealers all across Alabama, boat dock systems, ATVs, kayaks and so much more. Plus win great daily prizes, and attend daily seminars - all for FREE! The first 100 children 12-and-under in attendance each day will receive a FREE youth fishing rod and reel courtesy of the Alabama Bass Trail! (Must Be Present)
Click here for more info.

Bards & Brews: Womens’ History Month
Fri, March 1, 6:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bham District Brewing Co. (map)
Grab a beer from Birmingham District Brewing Company & take a seat to hear some of the Birmingham metro area's most talented poets reflect on women’s history & womanhood for this Women’s History Month themed open mic. Bards & Brews March Open Mic is hosted by local poet Thed Weller at the Birmingham District Brewing Company & our featured poet is Joi Miner. Bards & Brews happens on the 1st Friday of each month & promises a night of spoken word poetry paired with something to sip on. Everyone is welcome to perform at this open mic with their preferred form of spoken word art or just join as a part of the crowd to support Birmingham’s artists.
Click here for more info.

Ladies SoiRave
Fri, March 1, 10pm
Cost: $8/$10 at door
At: The Nick (map)
Ladies SoiRave is coming to The Nick! Join in for an exclusive all-female, multi-genre EDM experience featuring performances by local and regional talent at one of Birmingham's oldest nightclubs. LGBTQIA+ friendly PLUR event. This is such a fun way to kick off Women’s History Month! 
Click here for more info. 

25th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
Sat, March 2, 9am-1pm
Cost: FREE
At: Aldridge Gardens (map)
Join in for the 25th annual Arbor Day Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Aldridge Gardens! Free trees will be available (while supplies last) and there also will be food trucks, children's activities and guest speakers. Bring your family and enjoy a fun day of celebrating!
Click here for more info. 

Chili Cook Off
Sat, March 2, 10:30am-3pm
Cost: $15/$20 at gate
At: Brookwood Village (map)
Don’t missThe Exceptional Foundation 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off! The Chili Cook-Off is one of the largest food events of the year and one of Birmingham’s favorite annual fundraisers. Join in for this family-friendly event, featuring live music, a kids' zone, beverages, and all the chili you can eat. Proceeds directly benefit The Exceptional Foundation’s programs for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities. Be sure to arrive early because there is a LOT of chili to be sampled!  Oh, and don’t miss the AFTER PARTY at Avondale Brewing kicking off at 3pm! You can dance off some of that chili while Mark AD spins some fantastic beats! 
Click here for more info.

March Night Bazaar-90s Market
Sat, March 2, 5-9pm 
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
It’s time for the March Cahaba Night Bazaar! Set for March 2, from 5 - 9pm, this 90's themed night market will feature food trucks, live music, vendors, and more. Come shop over 70 local vendors! This is a great way to support local businesses and to have a fun time with friends! 
Click here for more info.

Fellowship Flow
Sun, March 3, 11am
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn Bham (map)
Fellowship Flow is a weekly community yoga class. All are welcome! Start winding down your weekend with this yoga class at Saturn. We love that this venue can host EDM Raves, concerts, crazy Bingo, AND yoga! 
Click here for more info. 

Punk Rock Yard Sale
Sun, March 3, 12-6pm
Cost: FREE
At: Wantful Things (map)
Every first Sunday of the month Wantful Things has vendors fill up their parking lot, tattoo flash specials, local musicians busking, food and more! It's free to attend and all ages. 12pm-6pm
Rain or shine!
Click here for more info. 

Garden Party 
Sun, March 3, 2-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Avondale Brewing Company (map)
“The Garden Party” returns Sunday March 3rd! The Garden Party kicks off 2024 at its new home Avondale Brewing Company! After an amazing 2 years at the now closed Carrigans Beer Garden, the Melo Events team have made the move to Avondale Brewing Company. Sunday March 3rd, 2024 come hang at Birmingham's Biggest Day Party, listen to the city's best DJ’s and enjoy drinks, food, vendors, good vibes and each month a special Musical Guest.
This month's lineup sees the return of Garden Party favorites:
Andrea Really
Mellow Mellon
Tony Rodio
And Special Guest
DUQUETTE JOHNSTON (Dj Set)
We hope to see you all out on the green for some Sunday Vibes.
This is a family friendly event.
FREE ENTRY. 21+ To Drink.
Click here for more info.  


SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!

Thrifted Prom: Written in the Stars
Friday, April 5th, 7-11pm
Cost: $35
At: Woodlawn Theatre (map)
Get ready to revisit some of your favorite prom memories at Thrifted Prom: Written in the Stars! Hosted by Happenin’s in the Ham at Woodlawn Theatre, this will be a night to remember! Tickets will include buffet style catering and a signature cocktail/mocktail drink ticket. Dance the night away to a DJ and soak up some cliche prom vibes! Guests are encouraged to source their outfits from locally owned thrift stores and there will be a prize for Most Creative and Most Sustainable/Upcycled look!
Proceeds will be donated to Woodlawn Community Table, a 501(c)3 sustainable low-income food cooperative with the focus of healthy food options and relationship building to raise the social capital of its neighbors in the Woodlawn community.
Get tickets here!