It’s an Olympic sized weekend of events!
The Olympics are kicking off and there are quite a few ways to celebrate right here in Bham! There are also plenty of other events full of music, food, shopping, and fun! We don’t have too many weekends left before Summer is over (especially for the kids), so let’s make the most of it by getting out and having a blast! Oh, and did we mention that Sidewalk Film Festival is LESS THAN A MONTH away?! (Sorry to stress you out, Chloe, but we are excited!!!)  Check out all the weekend fun below, and support local restaurants, businesses, theaters, and nonprofits.
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Prelude to a Kiss
July 25-27, 7:30pm
Cost: $25
At: Encore Theatre & Gallery (map)
Theatre Downtown presents Prelude to a Kiss! We went to this show last week and it was so much fun! The plot is: At Peter and Rita’s wedding, a mysterious old man insists on kissing the bride. While honeymooning, Peter gradually realizes that the woman by his side is not his wife. The wedding kiss caused Rita’s soul and the old man’s to change places. Peter must track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit trapped in an aging and diseased body before it’s too late.  It’s both funny and heartwarming. Don’t miss out on the last weekend of this show! Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm.
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Downward Dog Yoga
Thurs, July 25, 6:30pm-7:30pmCost: $35 
At A Birthday Place (map)
Come on out to A Birthday Place in Pelham for a fun and COOL session of DOWNWARD DOG YOGA! These yoga sessions are perfect for beginners...no prior yoga experience required! Goat Yoga Bham is partnering with non-profit All The Dogs & A Birthday Place to bring a crazy cute and cuddly dog session that you'll remember for a lifetime! Mats are included in your ticket price so all you need to do is show up! This event is a fundraiser for the non-profit All The Dogs so invite a friend to come snuggle doggos for a good cause! Bring a bag of dog food or puppy pads (not required) and you will receive $5 off a future goat yoga event and a $10 gift certificate for A Birthday Place!
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2024 Summer Olympics Watch Party
Fri, July 26, 12pm
Cost: Free
At Cahaba Brewing Co (map)
Get ready to cheer on TEAM USA 🇺🇸 for an Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party! Catch every moment of the 2024 Opening Ceremony on Cahaba’s big screens. Specialty beers and cocktails will be on the menu. Be sure to grab a tasty bite from The Current on the patio. Show your spirit by wearing your favorite patriotic gear. Free to attend!
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Back to School Bash
Fri, July 26, 4-8pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Ross Bridge (map)
The Ross Bridge Farmers Market is hosting a Back 2 School Bash! Shop with 35+ vendors, food trucks, kids' activities and FUN for the whole family! This is a free event and a fun way to do some back-to-school shopping that doesn’t involve fighting crowds at a big box store! 
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Birmingham Legion FC Block Party
Fri, July 26, 5pm-7pm
Cost: FREE
At: SoHo Social (map)
Birmingham Legion FC is partnering with SoHo Social and Social Taco to host a festive night of food, fun and so much more with its first ever summer Block Party! The event will feature live music, meet and greets with Legion FC players and coaches, raffles for fantastic prizes and multiple TV’s to catch all the thrilling Friday night sports action, including the Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Enjoy special food and drink specials from Soho Social and Social Taco as part of the fun! It’s the perfect way to kick-off a fantastic Legion FC weekend with the club taking on Orange County SC the following night at Protective Stadium! So come on out, grab some great food, hang out with a great team, win some great prizes, and have a GREAT Friday night!
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Johnny Cash Tribute
Fri, July 26, 7pm
Cost: $15 adv/$17 door
At: Wild Roast Cafe (map)
The Man In Black is honored with a night of live music from an all-star band of local musicians featuring songs spanning his entire career. Outside beverages are allowed. Get ready to enjoy a night of great fun and fantastic music! Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. 
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Fresh Ground Comics
Fri, July 26, 8pm
Cost: $10
At: Cala Coffee (map)
After a hiatus, Fresh Ground Comics is BACK! They'll be at Cala Coffee downtown on 3rd Ave. Get ready for lots of laughs and a great time! Chris Davis is hilarious, as are the guest comics. Cover is just $10, and you'll laugh enough to count it as an ab workout!
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Grand Opening: Crestwood Pickers
Sat, July 27, 10am-6pm
Cost: FREE
At: Crestwood Pickers (map)
Don’t miss the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of the new location of "Crestwood Pickers." The owners are thrilled about this exciting new chapter and can't wait to share it with you. Come out and support the amazing vendors! There will be raffles and door prizes as well! 
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Downtown Homewood Sidewalk Sale
Sat, July 27, 10am-5pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Downtown Homewood (map)
Join the merchants of Downtown Homewood for the 2024 Sidewalk Sale! Participating retailers will be located on 18th Street, Linden Avenue and 19th Place S! Lasting throughout the entirety of the day, merchants will line the sidewalks in front of their shops with merchandise discounted up to 75%! Come early and shop local!
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SciFi / Fantasy Fest
Sat, July 27, 10am-6pm
Cost: FREE
At: Hoover Library (map)
Calling all nerds, geeks and fandoms for a day of SciFi/Fantasy PLUS so much more! Venture to the library for sci-fi, fantasy and geeky fun! Featuring discussion panels on fandom favorites, a costume contest, fabulous nerdy vendors, open gaming, an interactive screening of The Princess Bride and geeky crafts! PLUS bring the kiddos for KidCon featuring activities inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians! 
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GBHS Alumni Pool Party
Sat, July 27, 11am-4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Cahaba Brewing Co (map)
Calling all GBHS Alumni and Friends of GBHS! Reunite with old pals at the GBHS Alumni Pool Party on Saturday, July 27, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy puppy swimming pools, crafts, giveaways, live music, specialty cocktails, cold beer, and more! Don't miss out on this tail-waggin' good time! 
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Disney Movie Screening: Into the Woods
Sat, July 27, 12pm-2pm
Cost: Free
At: Birmingham Museum of Art (map)
Experience the magic of Into the Woods (2014) at the BMA with a Disney Movie Screening. This event combines the enchantment of this musical film with the joy of artistic creation. Following the film, attendees can express their own creativity with art kits inspired by the movie’s fantastical elements and beloved characters. This program offers a captivating blend of storytelling and art, inviting children to immerse themselves in the imaginative world of Into the Woods
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Girls Rock Bham Showcase
Sat, July 27, 3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing Co (map)
Come hear the young rockers of Girls Rock Bham perform their original songs at the end of an exciting week of Girls Rock Bham CAMP! This is the first showcase they've had since 2019 and they want to show the city how amazing Girls Rock Bham is. Please plan to come out and support this awesome event!
There will be raffle tickets and GRB merchandise for sale so be sure to come early or stay and shop!
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Beer Olympics ‘24
Sat, July 27, 3pm-6pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Monday Night Brewing (map)
Rally your team, show off your skills, and join in on some friendly competition and peak athleticism! You and your teammates will be competing against other elite teams of Birmingham's craft beer scene for medals and various prizes in a series of thrilling and riveting games. We're talking beer pong, slip n' slide relay racing, flip cup, trivia, & more! You only need about 4 of your closest friends (or enemies...no judgement!) to be a team and $20 per team to enter. Spaces are limited so reserve your team's spot and let the games begin!
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Otey’s Fest
Sat, July 27, 6pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Otey’s Mtn. Brook (map)
It's that time of year. Otey's Fest, the Shindig of 2024, all to celebrate 15 years of Otey's Fest and 35 years of Otey's! This is a FREE event with Live Music from The Hurlers (6pm), T.U.B. (7:30pm), The Negotiators (inside 10pm).  General admission is FREE, and limited VIP tickets are available at OteysFest.com. It's gonna be a great time!
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Purple Ball
Sat, July 27, 6:30pm-11:30pm
Cost: FREE (film $11)
At: Sidewalk Film Center (map)
Dearly beloved…we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. And we’re gearing up for the Purple Ball presented by Sidewalk Cinema & J Maxx Events. Join the Bham ‘Prince Fam’ in this special kickoff celebration for the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain while honoring the life, legacy and music of Prince. Enjoy a special screening of the Albert Magnoli-directed feature film complete with an unforgettable purple carpet experience surrounded by music videos, specialty cocktails, along with door prizes & giveaways for best costume & best dressed! 
🟣 DRESS CODE: PURPLE 🟣
Immediately following the screening, starting around 9 pm, they’re gonna have a purple dance party! 
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Harry Potter Trivia
Sat, July 27, 7pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Margaret Bar (map)
Calling all Potter-heads…… have fun and win prizes! The wand chooses the wisest wizard at The Margaret. Costumes encouraged! This will be great fun for all of the Harry Potter fans out there! 
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Hot in Herre 2000s Dance Party
Sat, July 27, 10pm-until
Cost: $15
At: Saturn (map)
Hot In Herre features dope DJs behind the decks and 00s visuals that will transport you back to the days of blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats! At Hot In Herre, you'll hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium from artists like Nelly (duh), Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Fergie, T-Pain, Amy Winehouse, Outkast, Eminem, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Avril Lavigne and so many more. Wear your best early 2000s gear and get ready to dance!
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Vintage Market
Sunday, July 28, 12pm-6pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Hi Wire Brewing (map)
Vintage threads, frosty brews, and beats that will make your head spin! Join in for a Vintage Market on Sunday, July 28th, in the Hi Wire taproom from 12-6pm! Come hunt for the hottest finds while you groove to live music from LuMont, Nemo, Marz, and Nano. Keep your energy up for movin’ and shakin’ with delicious eats and treats from Pasteles Moreliana, Gazpachos, and Taqueria Gama. And of course, they’ll be pouring all the cold beer you could want. Mark your calendars for a day of good tunes, good foods, good vibes, and good finds from awesome vendors!
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