Jambalaya, an Adult Spelling Bee, and an Emmy’s Watch Party! 
It’s going to be a hot, but rain free weekend! There are plenty of events for you to get out and enjoy. WICKED is still at the BJCC, and it is INCREDIBLE! There are a few fun fundraisers like an Adult Spelling Bee and “JAMbalaya!” We’re also running a giveaway for the upcoming Tall Bike Joust XIII on our Instagram page!  Check out the full list of events below and start planning your weekend fun! 
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WICKED in Birmingham
Sept. 3rd-21st
Cost: $80+
At: BJCC Concert Hall (map)
Don’t miss your chance to see this epic Broadway production right here in Birmingham! WICKED will be here from Sept. 3rd-21st and tickets are selling FAST! Come see this creative take on a classic tale. The show features hit songs like “Popular” and “Defying Gravity!” So be sure to get your tickets now so you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. We had a backstage tour and were blown away by the attention to detail and the number of sets and props! 
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We Three Queens
Sept. 5th-19th
Cost: Free-$32
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
In the 1980’s, Cosmos was the biggest pop group in the world. Javelin, Comet, and Goldstar were household names. After sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll tore them apart, each found a new direction in life. Years later, when each is at rock bottom, the idea of a reunion tour becomes a reality, forcing each of them to face their demons, embrace the music within, and get over their petty grievances for the good of music itself.
Originally produced by Theatre Downtown in 2009, WE THREE QUEENS returns to the brand new TDT stage with revamped music from composer Flannery Whaley, an updated script from Billy Ray Brewton, and an exciting crop of new players! (Leave the kids at home for this one!)
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3rd Annual October Fest
Thursday, 5pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Hop City Birmingham (map)
Don't miss the third annual Oktoberfest Thursday! Swing by Hop City from 5-8:30pm for house-made beer brats made with Bham District Brewing beer along, with house-made beer mustard, kraut and onions, Bham Bread Works pretzels, house-made beer cheese, and an Uncle G's Oktoberfest pizza collab! Gus's Hot Dogs will be firing up the grill for this huge collab celebration! And Hop City will be launching their first taps of the Oktoberfest season, plus hosting a stein hoisting competition at 6pm, so don’t miss out on all of the fun!
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Sidewalk Karaoke: Sci-Fi Night
Thursday, 8pm-10pm
Cost: FREE
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
If you’re looking for some free and entertaining fun this Thursday, head over to Sidewalk Cinema to enjoy some Sci-Fi themed karaoke! That’s right, this will be an out of this world experience where you can sing some songs from epic Sci-Fi films. The best part is it’s FREE! Some examples include: “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Time Warp,” “Magic Dance,” and many more! (Don’t forget you can pull from the ENTIRE Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack as well!) Be sure to get some specialty cocktails from the bar and some delicious concessions while you’re there. Free SWAG while supplies last! 
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Books, Blues, & BBQ
Friday, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Birmingham Library (map)
This is an event you won’t want to miss!Enjoy music, bbq, and a book sale hosted by the BPL Friends Bookstore. Headlining this year’s concert is Elaine “Hurricane” Hudson, a Birmingham blues legend inducted into the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame as a Master Blues Artist in July 2019. She will deliver two hours of original hits and bluesy renditions of classic R&B favorites. Barbecue sandwiches from Full Moon Bar-B-Q & Rusty's Bar-B-Q will be available (while supplies last).
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Rhiannan: The Stevie Nick Experience
Friday, 6:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: The TED (map)
Don’t miss the Nashville,TN based Rhiannon: The Stevie Nicks Experience, featuring legendary performer Alysha Nyx at the Trussville Entertainment District!  This group was born out of a deep admiration for the iconic musician Stevie Nicks, and her legendary contributions to the music industry. Arrive early and get some food from one of the restaurants located in the TED and grab a spot for your chair if you want to sit up close! This is a FREE event! 
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Ugly Baby 
Friday, 7pm
Cost: $10
At: Faraway Theatre (map)
Friday Night! Ugly Baby is ready to take it to the streets! Their long-form improvised comedy shows are not for small minds or unpatched potholes! Get ready for a night of laughs and a great time. This is the perfect event for a fun date night or an outing with friends! 
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She Betta Don’t: 90’s Dance Party
Friday, 8pm-1am
Cost: $20
At: Saturn (map)
A throwback to the era of neon dreams, windbreakers, Spice Girls, boy bands, and 90s bops you thought you forgot — until the beat drops. Featuring Nicole Paige Brooks (RuPaul’s Drag Race) serving iconic 90s numbers, crowd banter, and diva-level drama. DJ spinning all 90s hits, from TLC to Britney, NSYNC to Biggie. The dance floor will be open all night long. Enjoy 90s trivia moments for giveaways and 90's themed cocktails! Dress Code (optional but encouraged) Crop tops. Platform shoes. Baggy jeans. Overalls. Butterfly clips. Come dressed to impress, or to confess your love for the 90s. Best Dressed contest starts at 10:30pm!
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String Theory
Friday, 8pm
Cost: $10
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and good vibes! Join in on Friday, September 12, from 8 PM to 11 PM as String Theory takes the stage at Elysian Gardens. They showcase an extraordinary fusion of modern pop classics and original compositions, all arranged for a string quartet and enhanced by acoustic bass and drums. Whether you’re catching up with friends, sipping a signature cocktail from the Artifice Garden Bar, or soaking in the open-air vibes of Birmingham’s backyard bar, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
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Boots n Beats
Friday, 9pm
Cost: $30
At: Workplay (map)
You Should Be Listening + WORKPLAY Present: Boots N Beats! Boots 'N Beats is taking over Birmingham on September 13th for a one-of-a-kind night of Country-EDM! The night will feature a live country opener playing your favorite hits, followed by a headlining Country-EDM DJ set. Grab your cowboy hats, your dancing boots, and let’s hear you sing! Ages 18+. Ticket prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees.
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Trussville Farmers Market & Fresh Tunes
Saturday, 8am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: TED (map)
Head to the TED and start your Saturday morning off with a Farmer’s Market full of local vendors, delicious food, and much more! Stop by after the Farmers Market for live tunes with local musicians under the pavilion in the Trussville Entertainment District 11am-2pm. Chase Stewart is the front man for the Brickmasons which bring a new life to old-school Country music with lyrics inspired by their home state of Alabama and guitar licks that scream from the fields of Woodstock circa ’69. It’s going to be a great time! 
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PJ Party: James and the Giant Peach
Saturday, 10:30am
Cost:$6-$8
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Join in as the Sidewalk family matinee series celebrates Roald Dahl Day! Come cozy in your PJs and from 10am - 2pm enjoy light breakfast options for the whole family, plus a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar for the grown-ups. Bloody Mary mix courtesy of LeNell's Beverage Boutique in Norwood! Featuring stop-motion animation and live action, this inventive adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's tale, James and the Giant Peach! 
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JAMBALAYA JAM
Saturday, 3pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing (map)
Cahaba Brewing is bringing the heat and the rhythm for a good cause! Join in for live music by Taylor Hollingsworth + Brotha Josh, Daiquiri specials, and a whole lot of jambalaya from The Current, with proceeds from every bowl going to the Firehouse Community Arts Center! PLUS! A student showcase from Firehouse at 3pm! And, not to worry, Cahaba will have College Football playing on their TVs inside the venue! 
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Midnight Effect Dance Party
Saturday, 7pm-1am
Cost: $10
At: Saturn (map)
It's spooky season! Kick off the most wonderful time of the year with The Midnight Effect: Halloween Omen dance party. DJs Geisha, Maelstrom, and PanzerSoldat will spin all of your favorite goth, industrial, electro, post punk, and new wave while you enjoy live mixed visual treats from VJ Katie Gaiser! Giveaways at midnight, so don’t leave early! 
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Phish After/Pre Party
Saturday, 11:30pm/Sunday, 3pm
Cost: $10 Sat & FREE Sun
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
Elysian Gardens has Phish fans covered this weekend! They’re hosting a Pre Party with Cheyloe & Kyle and an after party with Winston Ramble! Kick off the good vibes early and then keep them going until the wee hours of the morning! Then, on Sunday, they’ll have a Phish party featuring Love Rat Duo that’s FREE to attend! This is the place to be if you’re a Phish fan in Birmingham! 
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Sunday Makers Market
Sunday, 12pm-4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Birmingham District Brewing (map)
Come relax on the patio at Bham District Brewing and support some incredible local vendors! It’s the kick off to their Sunday Makers Market Series that will be running throughout the Fall. Grab a flight of your favorite brews, and have some quality time with your friends! It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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3rd Annual Wordplay
Sunday, 3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
WORDPLAY is free to attend and open to the public! Cheer on spelling bee participants as they compete to win the 3rd Annual WORDPLAY Adult Spelling Bee. All funds raised benefit Alabama Waldorf School. This isn’t a typical Spelling Bee and it’s sure to be a TON of fun for a great cause! 
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People Reading Prose in Bars
Sunday, 5pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Mayawell Bar (map)
Prose writers: This is your chance to read your works of fiction or nonfiction to a crowd of friendly listeners in a bar. Does it get any better? We want to hear you read your essays, flash fiction, dribbles, drabbles, short stories, a chapter of your next best-seller, narrative nonfiction, and the like. THIS IS NOT STORYTELLING! This is reading prose preferably from paper like poets do, only it's prose.
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2025 Emmys Watch Party
Sunday, 7pm-10pm
Cost: FREE
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Sidewalk is rolling out the red carpet for the 2025 Emmy Awards! Get ready for a night of fun as Sidewalk Cinema will be screening the Emmy Awards live. This is such a great location to watch the Emmys with your friends. Will “White Lotus” sweep their categories or will “The Pitt” emerge as the winner? Will “The Penguin” get the love it deserves? Find out at Sidewalk Cinema this Sunday night! 
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