Summer Time Fun! 
School is out and it’s time to jump into summer time events! (As with last week, be sure to check the event pages for weather updates, just in case.)  This weekend brings us Zoo Brews, Wine Fest, Darter Fest, and even a Retro Prom! The Birmingham Barons are back in town for a homestand this week featuring some great theme nights! Check out all of the fun activities below, and be sure to enjoy Zoo Brews and Magic City Wine Fest responsibly! (Uber and Lyft are always a great idea for these!) 
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Birmingham Barons
Now-Sunday
Cost: $15
At: Regions Field (map)
The Barons are taking on the Blue Wahoos this week! There are TONS of theme nights and giveaways! Competitive Hot Dog Eating Champion Joey Chestnut will be doing meet & greets this Thirsty Thursday and the band “Filthy Frets” will be playing a pre-game show! There are some fun jersey giveaways Friday and Saturday as well as fireworks! Sunday is “205 Sunday” and Teacher Appreciation Day! Check the link below to get all the details about this week’s games! 
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Josh Turner & Abbey Cone
Thursday, 7:30pm
Cost: $50+
At: Alabama Theatre (map)
Country music superstar, Josh Turner will be taking the stage at Alabama Theatre this Thursday night with special guest, Abbey Cone! This will be a night of great music in the beautiful historic Alabama Theatre.  You can hear hits like “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” and more! This is a one night only show, so don’t miss out! 
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Working (The Musical)
May 28th-June 7th
Cost: $25
At: Homewood Theatre (map)
This musical is based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews with American workers. “Working” paints a vivid portrait of folks the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the phone operator, the waitress, the millworker, the mason and the housewife, just to name a few. Nominated for six Tony Awards, this musical features songs by Tony Award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as favorites by Stephen Schwartz and James Taylor. This is the final show of the current season! 
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Improv Comedy with Peppermint Patties
Thursday, 8pm-10pm
Cost: FREE
At: Pink Lantern Bar (map)
The patties are back for another Pink Lantern show! Come out Thursday May for a free show that’s guaranteed to have you laughing! This is such a fun venue, so if you haven’t check it out yet, this is a GREAT time to do so!  Have some FREE fun this Thursday night! You’ll never know what to expect! 
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Clueless: A New Team Word Game
Thursday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
Clueless is a new team word game event at Saturn! Word game connoisseurs, aficionados, and zealots - gather your friends for an evening of lexical fun. The game will be played in two parts. After each round, a large crossword grid projected onto the stage will start filling up with the correct answers, making solving easier in each subsequent round. The four teams with the top point totals after Part 1 will be invited onto the stage for Part 2, where they’ll battle at the buzzer to quickly solve mini-crossword clues for the chance at ultimate word glory.
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Weekend Warmup with Michael Warren
Thursday, 9pm-2am
Cost: FREE
At: Tin Roof (map)
Get ready for the weekend with all your favorite Top 40 Dance Floor Bangers. Every Thursday with DJ Michael Warren! Dance into the night and into the weekend! It’s going to be a great time. 
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DART Summer Reading Kick-Off
Friday, 5pm-7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Irondale Library (map)
Enjoy the DART Family Farm Animal Crew for the 2026 Summer Reading Kick-Off in the Irondale Public Library Community Room! Hop, cluck and jump around with the friendly farm animals and eat yummy ice cream! 
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Moonlight Movies: Zootopia 2
Friday, 6pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Lane Parke (map)
Moonlight Movies is back at Lane Parke on Friday, May 29th featuring Zootopia 2! In lieu of popcorn, treat yourself to a to-go dinner or drink from one of the Lane Parke restaurants! The movie will start at 6:15pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. You may even hear some actual zoo sounds! 
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ZOO BREWS
Friday, 6pm-9pm
Cost: $50/$25 for DD
At: Bham Zoo (map)
Get ready, Alabama beer lovers, Zoo Brews is back at the Birmingham Zoo! Sip craft beers from 28 Alabama and Southeast breweries while you stroll the grounds and romp through Dino Safari’s 23 life‑size automated dinosaurs. This is a rain or shine event and will be held in the Children’s Zoo. Add lawn games, food trucks, and up‑close moments with ambassador animals and zookeepers, it’s a prehistoric party made for adults 21+. The Alabama Wilds barn will be open until 7:00 p.m. and Birmingham Stallion players will be there until 7:00 p.m., as well!
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Chayse Porter & His Palace Doors
Friday, 7pm-11pm
Cost: FREE
At: House Eleven (map)
Chayse Porter's world sits somewhere between baroque pop fever dream and cinematic indie rock, mischievous songwriting, maximal arrangements, and a universe of thorny, shimmery sound that pulls you in and never quite lets go. His latest album Endless/Boundless is proof that Birmingham has something genuinely singular on its hands.
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ETC Presents: Hot Southern Porch
Friday, 7:30pm
Cost: $12-$15
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
It's oppressively hot, and the household barely contains the rising tension. Classes, lifestyles, and values collide in fiery clashes on the family porch. Will the family be torn apart by the passions that drive them? Can Southern gentility withstand the blazing Summer heat? Should there be a character named "Skippy"? All of these questions can be answered, child, out on the hot Southern porch.
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Heartchild + Consumer
Friday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
One show, two bands, FREE music! Head to Saturn this Friday night for a free show! This will make for a great night out with friends and is a great chance to discover new music. Don’t miss out! 
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The Wailers 
Friday, 8pm
Cost: $40+
At: Lakeview Marina (map)
The Wailers Band is a Jamaican reggae band formed by former members of Bob Marley and the Wailers after Marley's death in 1981. It was led by bassist Aston "Familyman" Barrett until 2016, when he passed the role onto his son, Aston Barrett Jr.. Now you can see them live at one of Bham’s newest and coolest venues, Lakeview Marina! It’s General Admission, so don’t be late! 
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ABBA Dance Party (21+)
Friday, 10pm
Cost: $5
At: Pink Lantern (map)
Wear your best disco outfit and be a dancing queen at this themed dance party! Enjoy all of ABBA's hits with beats by Coast until 2 AM. Rock out to hits like “Dancing Queen!” 
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Iron City Comic Con
Sat. 10am-6pm/Sun. 11am-5pm
Cost: $30-$50
At: BJCC (map)
Iron City Comic Con 2026 is Birmingham’s premier pop culture and fandom convention, bringing together fans of comics, anime, movies, television, gaming, cosplay, and collectibles for an action-packed weekend at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). The family-friendly event will feature celebrity guests, artists, vendors, cosplay contests, fan panels, gaming tournaments, workshops, photo ops, and more, creating an exciting experience for fans of all ages.
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Bham Stallions vs Houston Gamblers
Saturday, 2pm
Cost: $10+
At: Protective Stadium (map)
Come see the Stallions take on the Gamblers this Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium! You can watch pro football for just $10!  Also get a free Head Coach AJ McCarron Bobblehead if you’re one of the first 5,000 fans!
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Sangria Saturday
Saturday, 4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Moonshine at The Elyton  (map)
Moonshine is your go-to rooftop destination in the city, where handcrafted cocktails, sweeping skyline views, and wood-fired pizza set the scene for an unforgettable night out. Come by, get comfortable, and enjoy our Sangria Saturday experience! Pours will be $5 while supplies last! Sip, relax, and take in an incredible view of the Magic City! 
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Magic City Wine Fest
Saturday, 6pm-9pm
Cost: $30+
At: Hoover Met (map)
The Magic City Wine Fest is back at the Hoover Met! Taste from over 100 different wine and beer samples. Magic City Wine Fest will be Saturday, May 30th from 6PM-9PM at Hoover Met! Join in for a great evening of wine, beer, music and fun! General Admission Tickets include all beverage samples, a souvenir cup, and a portion benefits Hoover Helps. Must be 21+. Food will be available for purchase. VIP Tickets include 30 minute early entrance, all beverage samples, a special souvenir cup, a VIP lanyard, special VIP seating and a portion benefits Hoover Helps. Must be 21+.
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INITIATION: Ecstatic Dance
Saturday, 6pm
Cost: $23
At: Cha House (map)
A safe, sober space to express yourself through movement, music and community! Get Ready for Ecstatic Dance 2026! A Year of Movement & Connection with Ecstatic Dance Bham at Cha House. Each gathering is a substance-free space to connect mind, body, and spirit through movement, music, and community. Start with grounding meditation then drop into 90 min of immersive dance music! 
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Books, BBQ, Bingo (18+)
Saturday, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Hoover Library (map)
Leave the kids at home, so you can enjoy BBQ and Bingo with Hoover Library! Start your summer with food, fun, and the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! Adults only 18+.
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Up-Down Prom
Saturday, 7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Up-Down Arcade (map)
Prom gets better the second time around. Join in Saturday, May 30 at 7pm for Up-Down Prom, a night built around the prom you always wanted. Dress up, dress weird, bring a date, bring your friends, or just show up ready for a night that feels a little nostalgic and a lot more fun than high school ever did. They’ll have a prom photobooth, special cocktails, a prom playlist, and more throughout the night. Whether you missed your first prom, hated your first prom, or just want an excuse to do it again with better drinks and arcade games, this is your chance. No awkward gym. No chaperones. Just prom, the Up-Down way.
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Tribute to Miles Davis & John Coltrane
Saturday, 8pm-11pm
Cost: $12
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
Don’t miss this epic tribute to the greats, Miles Davis & John Coltrane! Elysian Gardens is hosting this night of incredible jazz music! The venue is so laid back and allows you to enjoy nature while listening to music. It’s so relaxing! This is a great chance to have a fun Saturday night filled with phenomenal music! 
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DJ Yoga
Sunday, 11am
Cost: Donation Based
At: Lakeview Marina (map)
Yoga + a DJ = a great morning! Head over to Lakeview Marina and enjoy some relaxing beats as you do some community yoga! This is such a fun space and Sunday morning will be a great chance to check it out! Bring your yoga mat, some water, and positive vibes! 
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13th Annual Darter Fest
Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Cost: $18
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
The festival supports the Alabama Environmental Council’s 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 2026 will feature food trucks, a silent auction, live music, and kids’ activities! This is always such a great event, so head to Cahaba for a fun, exciting, and educational afternoon! 
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Garden Party
Sunday, 2pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Golden Age Wine (map)
Get ready for this family and pet friendly event at Golden Age! The courtyard will be filled with House Beats and good vibes as multiple DJs take to the stage to keep the party going into the evening. We love these events! There are great vibes all around! 
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Get Healthy on the Railroad
Sunday, 3:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Railroad Park Pavilion (map)
Local expert chefs will provide cooking demonstrations, food tastings, healthy eating tips and take-home recipe cards at this FREE Get Healthy on the Railroad Cooking Classes sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The first 100 attendees will also receive a fresh bag of produce from Piggly Wiggly to replicate the recipe at home!  Class starts at 3:30pm.
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Redemptive Cycles Community Dinner
Sunday, 6pm
Cost: $5-$15
At: Redemptive Cycles (map)
Come enjoy a pot luck style meal conversation with the Redemptive cycling community. Bring a dish to share for only $5 to cover costs on paper goods or pay $15 if you don't feel like cooking. BYOB but some non-alcoholic beverages will be available. If you know what you plan to bring, put it on the list (link on the event page) to avoid too many duplicates.
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