It’s gonna be May…the 4th be with you.  

This weekend is always one of the busiest of the season! Derby Parties, Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, Star Wars Day, and so much more! There are also plenty of FREE events where you can enjoy the great spring weather! Check below for all of the details! 
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Knitflix & Chill: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Thurs, May 1, 7-8:45pm
Cost: $10.75
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Join Sidewalk for a special screening of Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). Lights will be a little brighter than usual in the theater so you can bring your knitting, crochet or any other craft project! If you're looking for something new to make, our friends from KnitBham will be selling kits for your own project! This will make for a great Girls Night Out! 
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Cinco de Wine-O
Fri, May 2, 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Hop City (map)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early—wine-o style! Join in at Hop City for an afternoon of sipping, socializing, and sampling delicious wines from Island Grove and L.A. Cetto! What’s pouring: Bold, fruity favorites from Island Grove, Elegant, smooth sips from L.A. Cetto, and plenty of good vibes and great company!
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Party on the Porch 
Fri, May 1, 6-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Alabama Outdoors HWD (map)
Party on the Porch brings together local musicians, breweries, food trucks, and local businesses for an evening you do not want to miss! This is a family-friendly event, with activities for kids, a dog-friendly atmosphere, live music, good food, cornhole, giveaways, and loads of fun! Attendance is free, but they ask that of-age (21+) attendees donate (not required) $10 for a wristband and a souvenir cup with your donation going to a local non-profit organization at the event. Join us on May 2nd at their Homewood location from 6-8pm and help support Freshwater Land Trust!
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ETC Presents: Which Way Do We Go?
Fri-Sat, May 2-3, 7:30pm
Cost: $12.75
At: Terrific New Theatre (map)
Whether you like to direct the action or relax and enjoy the comedy, WHICH WAY DO WE GO?! is the show for you! YOU make the suggestions, and YOU vote for which way the story should move forward. Literally no one knows what's going to happen until it happens! Come see what chaos ensues...and bring some reason or more chaos.
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Dance Nation: Hobo Night
Fri, May 2, 7:30pm
Cost: Pay What You Can Night
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
Across America, a fierce pack of pre-teen dancers is on a mission to conquer the competition. Their latest routine could be their ticket to the top at the Boogie Down Grand Prix in Tampa Bay—but winning isn’t their only goal. In Clare Barron’s bold and electrifying spectacle, these young performers aren’t just perfecting their moves; they’re wrestling with ambition, identity, and the raw hunger to carve out their place in the world. Featuring an all-adult cast of non-dancers, Theatre Downtown is excited to bring this bold and unconventional show to the stage under the masterful direction of Tawny Stephens. A finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, you won’t soon forget this one!
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Warehouse Rave
Fri, May, 2, 9pm-4am
Cost: $10-$20
At: Conjure Bham (map)
The Rumors are true! Nu Saga is bringing their iconic warehouse raves in partnership with Conjure Haunted Attraction. Join this Friday,May 2nd 2025, for an unforgettable night of high energy music! There will be multiple DJs from around the regions and the Conjure Warehouse is such a cool venue!  
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Intergalactic Planetary 
Fri, May 2, 9:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
Come celebrate 10 Years of Saturn with us, and some of the best DJs around! Including sets from: DJ Andromeda, DJ Supreme, The Audiovore, & Earth Libraries! That’s right, Saturn has been open for TEN YEARS! Where has the time gone? Come celebrate one of the most active venues in the Birmingham community! It’s FREE!!! 
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We Love Homewood Day
Sat, May 3, 7:30am-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: HWD Central Park (map)
A day full of fun with activities that the whole family will enjoy! Come for food, music, games, parades, entertainment, and a whole lot more.  This year's celebration will include:

  • We Love Homewood Day 5k at 7:30 a.m.
  • Spring in the Park Festival at 10 a.m.
  • Vendor Expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • The Rotary Club Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
  • Food Trucks
  • We Love Homewood Day Parade at 6 p.m. from The Homewood Public Library to Edgewood Business District
  • Block Party Street Dance in Edgewood to the B52’s!
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MAKEbhm Spring Open House
Sat, May 3, 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: MAKEbhm (map)
MAKEbhm is hosting its annual Spring Open House with a twist - they are partnering with their friends at MadeGood to present a Demo Makers Market. Not only will the studios be open for you to peruse, but they will be in action with makers giving you a taste of what it takes to make their craft. They’ll have live printing, wheel throwing, painting & more. The makers will be selling their goods, coffee and ice cream will be flowing, and MAKE will be opening up their summer classes for enrollment. It's never been a better time to shop local and support artists! 
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14th Annual Salsa Showdown
Sat, May 3, 2-6pm
Cost: $20 adv./$25 at gate
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema is hosting Birmingham’s 14th Annual Salsa Showdown, presented by Rubio Law Firm – a fundraising competition to determine who offers the best salsa, guacamole, queso, and specialty dip. Admission will include sampling privileges at each competitor’s station, a ballot for casting an “Audience Choice” vote, a cooking demo, access to live entertainment, beverage vending, and the Hot Pepper Eating Contest with a cash prize. This year's Showdown will feature a vendor village. 
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Avondale Derby Day 
Sat, May 3, 2-7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Avondale Brewing Co. (map)
Head over to Avondale for the 151st running of the KENTUCKY DERBY! This event is FREE to attend, all ages and pet friendly. Enjoy Mint Juleps & other derby themed cocktails and a live DJ! Feel free to dress up and enter the best dressed or best hat contest or just come casual! Raffle giveaways all afternoon benefitting Magic City Harvest. Plus VIP JOCKEY CLUB TICKETS are available for purchase and benefit Magic City Harvest.
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Magic City Wine Fest (21+)
Sat, May 3, 6-9pm
Cost: $55+ 
At: Hoover Met (map)
Come join in for the 8th Annual Cahaba Dermatology & Spa Magic City Wine Fest and travel through several different regions spanning the globe. Drink wine and beer specific to a certain region. Restaurants will also have food available for purchase. Take a break from your travels and enjoy the soothing sounds of live music. The World Tour will be held at the lovely Hoover Met. Magic City Wine Fest is a rain or shine event. 
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Cereal Adventure Brunch
Sun, May 4, 9am
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
ABSOLUTELY FREE CEREAL BRUNCH ADVENTURE!!! Come out this Sunday at the Satellite from 9 AM--3 PM and grab a cup of coffee, because Saturn is having a cereal adventure brunch party! They do suggest a donation of $2 with a cup of coffee and all cereal proceeds will go to a local charity. Enjoy over 30 classic cereal choices (Mix, Match, and go crazy!) and a wide variety of milk including multiple flavors and soy and almond as well. Also, they'll be showing 70s / 80s Saturday morning cartoons to give you that complete nostalgic feel of the glory years of sitting around in your PJ's and chompin' on bowls full of Capt'n Crunch. In fact, come in your PJ's if you want. Oh, did we mention they’ll have Pop-Tarts?!
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12th Annual Darter Fest
Sun, May 4, 12-5pm
Cost: $15-$60
At: Avondale Brewing Co. (map)
The 12th annual Darter Fest will be held on Sunday, May 4, noon-5:00 p.m. at Avondale Brewing Company. The festival supports our watershed education programs for Birmingham City Schools, with a particular emphasis on the Watercress Darter. This tiny fish is unique to Birmingham and needs our help! Darter Fest 2025 will feature Avondale Brewing Co.’s seasonal Darter IPA, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, and fun for the whole family. Live music by Winston Ramble, Little Raine Band, and Tri-City Jazz! Advance general admission tickets are $15 and $50 for VIP passes. Day of event prices will be $20 and $60, respectively. VIP passes include access to a private lounge with complimentary food, beer/soft drinks, and preferred access to the music stage!
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Garden Party
Sun, May 4, 2-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Golden Age Wine patio (map)
The Garden Party is back this Sunday, May 4, 2-8pm at Golden Age WIne Garden Downtown! One of The Sure Shot DJs and DJ Coco will be spinning all vinyl, all day. rain or shine! This is one of our favorite patio spots in Bham! Come and have a great time relaxing to some cool beats. 
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Punch Party
Sun, May 4, 4-6pm
Cost: $10-$35
At: Juniper (map)
Don’t miss the 2nd annual "Punch Party" Fundraiser, presented by the GirlsSpring Junior Board! Bartenders compete for the grand prize for the best punch, chosen by our attendees! Plus, music, mystery bags, and more! Admission is $35 and includes drinks samples! They have a FEW D.D. tickets available for $10 in case you want to bring a driver with you! 
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Star Wars Movie Night
Sun, May 4, 6pm
Cost: FREE
At: T’ville Ent. Dist. (map)
“Empire had the better ending…”
Get ready, Rebel scum! Head to the TED on May the 4th for a special event: a screening of the iconic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! Relive all the epic moments on the big screen. This is the perfect way to celebrate Star Wars Day with the whole family! May the 4th be with you! 
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Substrate Bingo: Star Wars Edition! 
Sun, May 4, 6pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
End your weekend, and the 10th Anniversary Celebrations at Saturn, with Substrate Bingo! Hosted by Jackie Lo, this is a raucous time where you’ll probably get heckled and boo’d if you win! (Don’t worry, they’re just mad they did win some COOL funky prizes! This month’s Bingo has a Star Wars twist! Oh, and just in case there’s a tie, you might want to brush up on your Hungry Hungry Hippo skills! 
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