Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, and MORE!!!
Love is in the air, and so are beads and moon pies!  This weekend is Valentine’s Day and there are plenty of fun events to enjoy with your Valentine or Galentine. It’s also the final weekend of Mardi Gras which means the return of the infamous Chicken Parade! Get ready to celebrate all weekend long! Check below to see all the fun that’s Happenin’! We’ve even got Fat Tuesday covered!   
Oh, and a special shout out to all the University of Montevallo Alumni for College Night (Homecoming) Week!  PV!, yall!!! 
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Pints for Paws
Thursday, 5pm-9pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Cahaba Brewing (map)
Join in for Pints for Paws, a Give Back Night benefiting Sunni D Sanctuary! On February 12, 10% of all beer sales (in-house & to-go) at Cahaba Brewing Company from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM will be donated to support rescue dogs in our community. Meet the Sunni D team, take photos, AND enjoy Luna and Willow as they show off their aerial moves using silks! 
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Academy Award Winners
Thursday, 7pm
Cost: $35+
At: Alys Stephens Center (map)
Avoid the crowds and celebrate Valentine’s early! Join conductor Chris Confessore, vocalist Kristi Tingle Higginbotham, and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for Academy Award Winners, an evening celebrating some of cinema’s most unforgettable scores, the music that has moved us, thrilled us, and stayed with us long after the credits rolled. This is a journey through film history, from the sweeping grandeur of Maurice Jarre’s Lawrence of Arabia to the soaring wonder of John Williams’ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. You’ll hear Howard Shore’s epic themes from The Lord of the Rings, the timeless magic of Harold Arlen’s The Wizard of Oz, and the iconic melodies of Nino Rota’s The Godfather, plus more favorites that have earned their place in both film and musical history! 
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Wuthering Heights
Friday-Sunday
Cost: $6-$8
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England. This latest adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel comes from Emerald Fennell, the Academy Award-winning director of "Promising Young Woman" and "Saltburn." Celebrate Valentine’s with this romantic classic! 
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Valentine’s at Up-Down (21+)
Friday-Sunday
Cost: Free/$40
At: Up-Down Arcade (map)
Quit playing games with someone’s heart and play games at Up-Down instead! Skip the boring restaurant and bring your Valentine to Up-Down. From February 13th through the 15th, enjoy a Valentine’s Day special for $40, which includes 6 domestic tallboys, 80 tokens, an Up-Down fanny pack, and a heart-shaped pizza!  No reservations needed. Nothing beats actually having fun with your partner, so play some games, grab a drink, and make it a night worth remembering.
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Mardi Gras Market
Friday, 4pm-8pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Ross Bridge (map)
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler, Hoover! Don’t miss the Mardi Gras Market magic at Ross Bridge on Friday! Enjoy Live Jazz vibes that’ll make you second line through the market. Dine on some Creole + Cajun food trucks serving up flavors straight from the bayou.  Shop Local vendors + handmade goods! This is a family friendly time you don’t want to miss. 
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Jazz in a Glass: Love Notes
Friday, 7pm
Cost: $55+
At: Carver Theatre (map)
Grab your girls or plan a perfect date night! Jazz in a Glass is back at the historic Carver Theatre! The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, in partnership with Pour Crazy, invites you to Jazz in a Glass: Love Notes Edition, an immersive cocktail-making experience where mixology meets the magic of jazz. Jazz in a Glass is an interactive cocktail class that blends craft, creativity, and culture. Led by a professional mixologist, guests will create three signature cocktails inspired by the bold, smooth character of jazz icons. Whether you’re a cocktail lover, a jazz fan, or just looking for a unique night out, this experience delivers an unforgettable mix of flavor, music, and fun—perfect for couples, friends, or solo guests.
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Rocky Horror Hot Dogs (18+)
Friday, 11:59pm/Saturday, 8pm
Cost: $20
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
The Rocky Horror Hot Dogs is a live shadowcast experience of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This comedy-based troupe will chill you, thrill you, and fulfill you as they act out your favorite scenes on stage and celebrate a night of debauchery. Outside prop bags are not allowed. Prop Bags will be available at the cinema (while supplies last and include theatre approved props) for purchase with proceeds going to The Rocky Horror Hot Dogs shadowcasters.
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Valentine’s Pit Stop Shop
Saturday, 11am-5pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: House Plant Collective (map)
Come to your one stop shopping event for Valentine’s Day! Date that night? No problemo, they’ve got the gifts that your person NEEDS! Come enjoy food, plants, lingerie, jewelry, AND MORE! While there, be sure to check out the incredible inventory of fun plants and flowers that make for the perfect Valentine’s day gift! 
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Mardi Gras at BDBC
Saturday, 11am-5pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Bham District Brewing (map)
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Bham District Brewing! Sip on a new beer release! Dine on some Louisiana eats by Off Beat Catering. Be sure to arrive early and enjoy some King Cake Flights w/ authentic New Orleans king cake from Gambino's Bakery while supplies last! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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Sweethearts Bazaar
Saturday, 12pm-5pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Cahaba Brewing (map)
Celebrate Valentine’s with the first big vendor market of the year at Cahaba Brewing! Well over 50 vendors will be on site selling all kinds of cool stuff! Shop for your Valentine and support a small business or two! Enjoy music from Taylor Hollingsworth, Lakeshore, Wesley Hill, and Elliot DeVaughn! Be sure to get some delicious food from The Current and some Cahaba Brews! 
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Smooches for Pooches
Saturday, 1pm-3pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Avondale Brewing (map)
Don’t miss Smooches for Pooches Saturday, February 14th at Avondale Brewing Company from 1-3PM! Underdog Rescue will have adoptable dogs, photo-ops with the kissing booth, fun Valentine’s crafts, & more! This Valentine’s event is perfect for your four legged loves! 
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2026 Chicken Parade
Saturday, 6pm-until…
Cost: FREE 
At: Avondale/Mom’s Basement (map)
You’ll want to arrive early for Birmingham’s Mardi Gras Parade! The Chicken Parade will include people dressed as chickens throwing beads and treats! There will be cars, floats, bands, and more! Oh and some fried chicken as well! The parade kicks off at 6pm on 2nd Ave, before making its way through the heart of Avondale and to the Mom’s Basement Parking Lot! Be sure to check out the after party at Mom’s Basement where the revelry will continue into the wee hours of the morning! 
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Valentine’s Dinner
Saturday, 6:30pm
Cost: $114 (full dinner and drinks)
At: Back Forty Brewing (map)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Back Forty Birmingham!
Join in for an unforgettable evening of perfectly paired food and beer, crafted by the amazing Chef Russ Bodner and Head Brewer James Vance. Start with a delightful amuse, followed by multiple thoughtfully curated courses paired with a mix of bubbles and Back Forty’s signature brews. This is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style!  Please note: The menu is subject to change based on availability.
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Casablanca
Saturday, 7pm
Cost: $10
At: Alabama Theatre (map)
In Casablanca in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate encounters a former lover, with unforeseen complications. Tickets for this movie are $10 each. Children ages two and younger are free of charge. Doors open ninety minutes before showtime, and the screening will begin with a sing-along accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this classic romance film in a historic theatre! Here's looking at you, kid.
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2nd Annual Cupid’s Cabaret
Saturday, 7pm
Cost: $40
At: HAVEN (map)
Dinner & a Show! Get ready to swoon at Pink Box Burlesque’s Second Annual Cupid’s Cabaret: love, laughs, and sass live! Doors: 6:30pm • Dinner & Show at 7pm. Love is in the air… and so is a little mischief. Join the Pink Box Burlesque for an unforgettable Valentine’s evening at Haven that will include romance, revelry, and irresistible entertainment. Enjoy food, live jazz music, and a spicy cabaret performance! Whether you're celebrating with a sweetheart, a situationship, a best friend, or treating yourself to a night of decadent delight, Cupid’s Cabaret is here to make Valentine’s Day sparkle. Dress to impress. Flirt with the moment. Let the night love you back!
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McWane After Dark: Science of Love (18+)
Saturday, 7pm-10pm
Cost: $40
At: McWane Science Center (map)
Fall head over heels for science at McWane After Dark: The Science of Love! Join in Saturday, February 14, from 7-10pm for an adults-only Valentine's night at McWane Science Center. Get hands-on with a bath bomb workshop, explore the science of the heart with real dissections, and test your knowledge during trivia with Challenge Entertainment. Dance the night away with a live DJ, enjoy a cash bar (plus one free signature drink included with your ticket), and explore all levels of the Adventure Halls, from the World of Water touch tank to the High Cycle! 
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday, 11am-4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Pink Lantern (map)
Ring in the Year of the Horse with Pink Lantern’s first Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, February 15! They’ll have a full day of events during their regular coffee hours:
7 AM - Coffee Service
10 AM - Cafe Baboy food truck opens
10 AM - Early Cocktail Service
11 AM - Lion Dance
12 PM - Cabaret Drag Show featuring Myoo Myoo, Bon Bon, Yakisoba Van Michaels, and Kristina Siskole
1:30-3:30 PM - Daytime Dance Party with beats by Marz
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Love Blows: Live Glass Blowing
Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Hop City (map)
Come Celebrate Love or the lack of it with Whimsies Glass Blowing at Hop City! Blow your own glass while enjoying a huge selection of beers on draft or shopping for your after Valentine's date Wine bottle. This process is mesmerizing to watch! 
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Mardi Gras at Brock’s Gap
Sunday, 4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Brocks Gap Brewing (map)
MARDI GRAS PARTY at Brock’s Gap Brewing Company! Let the good times roll! Brock’s Gap is bringing the Mardi Gras vibes with live music, great food, and festive drink specials flowing all evening. Throw on your beads, grab your crew, and come celebrate in BGBC style! It’s going to be a great party!
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FAT TUESDAY

Grand Opening of Roll Cajun Boudin
Tuesday, 5pm-9pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Iron City Bham (map)
Roll Cajun Boudin is opening their doors with a proper Cajun celebration, straight from the bayou to Birmingham! Join in for a night of bold Louisiana flavors, slow-smoked meats, rich spices, Mardi Gras beads, and classic Cajun favorites made to be eaten loud and shared proud. Come feast, sip, dance, and celebrate as live music kicks off at 6PM and the good times roll straight through the night! This ain’t just an opening, it’s their first chance to greet the neighborhood with the kind of Cajun cookin' they’re known for! 
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Fat Tuesday at Ferus
Tuesday, 5pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Ferus Ales Trussville (map)
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler at Ferus Artisan Ales! Ferus is bringing the soul of the French Quarter straight to Trussville! Enjoy a Voodoo on the Bayou Pop-Up Bar (21+). Step into the shadows of their "Swamp Altar" pop-up bar. They’re dimming the lights and changing the vibe of the event space bar that would make Marie Laveau feel at home. Enjoy NOLA inspired food & drink specials and enter into the Shoebox Float Contest!  Build a parade float out of a shoebox for a chance to win gift cards, merch, and more! Free to enter!
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Mardi Gras at the Summit
Tuesday, 5pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Summit (map)
Sip and stroll as Summit Boulevard transforms into Bourbon Street with jazzy tunes and specialty drinks. Visit the Guest Services tent by Kendra Scott for your passport, beads and a sweet treat, while supplies last. Collect 2 stamps on the passport to enter to win a Mardi Gras at The Summit prize package!
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Mardi Gras Madness
Tuesday, 11am-11pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Fairway Social (map)
Celebrate Mardi Gras in true Big Easy style at Fairway Social Birmingham with a night full of bold flavors, festive cocktails, and high-energy vibes. The crew is bringing the spirit of New Orleans straight to Birmingham. Mardi Gras Specials Include Hand Grenade & Hurricane Cocktails, Lil’ King Cake Baby Beer, Sausage Jambalaya, and Seafood Gumbo! Throw on your beads, grab a drink, and indulge in classic Mardi Gras favorites while enjoying games, music, and all the fun Fairway Social is known for.
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Mardi Gras at Rougaroux
Tuesday, 5pm-10pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: The Rougaroux (map)
Join in on Fat Tuesday, February 17th at The Rougaroux with Abita Brewing for a true Mardi Gras celebration! Enjoy classic Abita brews and enter to win a VIP Experience in the French Quarter. Come for the beads, stay for the beer, laissez les bons temps rouler!
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MJ: The Musical 
Tuesday-Sunday
Cost: $65
At: BJCC Concert Hall (map)
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to your city in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It's thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London's West End...and now MJ is startin' somethin' in your city as it makes its premiere.
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