Decades Parties, Local Theatre, and so much more! 

The kids are back in school and we’re starting to wind down the summer event season. This weekend brings us quite a few Decades Parties, some great local theatre, and even a late night rave inside of Sloss Furnaces! Oh, and don’t forget to get your passes for Sidewalk Film Festival that kicks off in less than two weeks!  Check out the details for these events and more below! 
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Deck’s & Cans
Thursday, 5pm-8pm
Cost: FREE 
At: MAKEbhm (map)
Artists of all mediums and styles are invited to apply to transform a blank skate deck or paint can into a one-of-a-kind artwork! Applications are open to all skill levels and mediums. Artists will be provided a blank deck or spray paint can to transform into a work of art. The Decks & Cans community fundraising event for the Yonder Walls Mural Festival! Come see all the Decks & Cans in person!
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Summer Singo
Thursday, 7pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: The TED (map)
Let’s turn up the volume! Head over to the Trussville Entertainment District for Summer Singo, the high-energy music bingo game that swaps out numbers for your favorite hits! This is your last chance to play this FREE musical bingo game this summer! If you enjoy Bingo and Name That Tune, then this is an event you don’t want to miss! 
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True Story Songwriter Nights
Thursday, 7pm-11pm
Cost: $10
At: True Story Brewing (map)
There’s something beautiful happening in Birmingham! Artists are choosing community over competition. They’re cheering each other on, sharing stages, and reminding us that the best music scenes aren’t built by one person, they’re built by people who genuinely believe in one another. Come to a place where original songs are celebrated, new friendships are made, and every month someone walks out having discovered their new favorite artist!
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Twizz’s Jazz Jam
Thursday, 7pm-9pm
Cost: $5
At: House Eleven (map)
Enjoy jazz every Thursday night at House Eleven. A special atmosphere where drinks, music, and vibes are unmatched in the city! Grab a coffee, a specialty cocktail, or a mocktail as you relax and take in the jazzy vibes at this incredible venue!
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BARBECUE by Robert O’Hara
Thursday-Sunday
Cost: FREE-$35
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
The O’Mallery’s have gathered in their local park to share some barbecue and straight talk with their sister Barbara, whose spiral of drugs and recklessness has forced her siblings to stage an open-air intervention. But the event becomes raucous and unpredictable as familial stereotypes collide with hard realities, and racial politics slam up against the stories we tell (and maybe even believe) about who we were and who we’ve become.
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RCVRY RAVE
Friday, 6pm-9pm
Cost: $15+
At: Lakeview Marian (map)
Join in for an evening of movement, recovery, and connection as Fleet Feet Birmingham leads an all-levels 5K around the block of High Dive, with a Walk & Talk option for anyone who prefers a more relaxed pace. Afterward, RCVRY House will be bringing the heat (and the cold!) with their signature mobile sauna and cold plunge experience to help you recover, recharge, and connect. This isn't your average run club—it's our take on a wellness-inspired night out. Ready to mingle? Wear NEON. Coupled up? Wear ALL BLACK. Whether you're looking to meet someone new, make new friends, or simply expand your circle of like-minded people in the Birmingham wellness community, this event is for you. Come solo, bring your partner, or invite your crew! Run. Recover. Connect. Repeat.
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Ugly Baby at Faraway
Friday, 7pm
Cost: $14
At: Faraway Theatre (map)
Looking for a fun date idea? Do you enjoy spontaneous comedy? Head over to Faraway Theatre to see the Ugly Baby crew put on a hilarious improv show! No two shows are the same, but you’re guaranteed a great time and some raucous comedy. Who needs cardio when you can laugh this hard? 
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KPOP Club Night
Friday, 9pm
Cost: $29
At: Saturn (map)
KPOP is taking over the dancefloor at Saturn! Dance, scream and sing to the best in Korean music all night with special guest mixmaster from Los Angeles, DJ CHEN. Tickets on sale now, hurry and grab yours before this one sells out! 
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Buried Voices
Saturday & Sunday, 6:30pm
Cost: $15
At: Terrific New Theatre (map)
BURIED VOICES
An ambitious black janitor and activist in 1902 Alabama is stripped of his hard won right to vote and decides to fight back. With the help of Booker T. Washington and a hot tempered New York black attorney determined to bring justice to the south, the three of them launch a historic legal battle that pits them directly against the established political powerhouse and the KKK. Tickets start at $15, but every dollar above that goes directly toward the fundraising goal! Both performances will be followed by a panel discussion about voting rights in America.
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Y’all Things Considered
Saturday, 7pm
Cost: $35
At: Saturn (map)
Y'all Things Considered: Live, a fundraiser and celebration of WBHM brought to you by the WBHM junior board, brings you a night of 70's groovy fun and local talents! Chill out with the poetry of Salaam Green, sing your heart out with Steel City Men's Chorus, rock out to the far-out music of Superhighway, boogie 'til you drop with Magic City Disco and DJ Serious' dance party! There will be door prizes, a 70's outfit contest, and a special tribute to 50 years of 90.3 WBHM history! Plus, special guest and host of the night: Hattie O'Hara!
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Club Confessions Dance Party
Saturday, 8pm-11pm
Cost: FREE
At: High Dive HiFi Lounge (map)
Join in for a night celebrating Madonna’s 40+ year career with a DJ set presented by Seasick Records and DJ Taylor on Saturday, August 15th from 8 - 11PM. They’ll be spinning familiar favorites like “Papa Don’t Preach” and “Like A Prayer” plus tracks from her newest album CONFESSIONS II. (We're hoping for some "Ray of Light" and "Beautiful Stranger.") Don't miss out on this great event highlighting the best of Madonna's 40+year music career!
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90’s Mix Tape Party
Saturday, 8pm-11pm
Cost: FREE
At: House Eleven (map)
Looking for a fun night out with friends, but on a budget? Don’t miss this FREE 90’s event at House Eleven! This is a 90s-themed party with sets by DJ Nano & JSR. Bring your best 90s outfits and get ready for some nostalgic fun! House Eleven has a full selection of coffee, cocktails, and mocktails to keep you going into the night! 
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Get Low: 2000s Club Experience (21+)
Saturday, 9pm
Cost: $15
At: Workplay (map)
Put down your phone and experience the peak club vibes of the early 2000’s when you could have a great time that’s not streamed on social media! Calling all millennials, Gen X, and the Gen Z friends who’ve only heard the stories…Do you miss the club days of old? When the dance floor was packed, the DJ actually played requests, and the only pictures you cared about were the ones the club photographer asked to take? It’s coming back for one night! NO PHONES, so you can dance like nobody’s watching! Throwback club anthems, Jägerbombs and Incredible Hulks (did this give you flashbacks?!), club photographer photos, shot girls, and a room full of people who came to shake it instead of document it. Whether you lived it the first time or just wish you had, this is your chance to experience an immersive night at Club LAB! Put on your club business casual and join us for the kind of night people still talk about 20 years later! The best nights were never spent on our phones.
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Techno Take-Over Rave (18+)
Saturday, 10pm-3am
Cost: $10+
At: Sloss Furnaces (map)
A night music, cars, and the streets collide at Sloss Furnaces. Featuring a lineup that will blast Techno, Club, and Bass Music. Featuring: SIX28, ALEXAFLOE, PUNKBLADE, & DASHCAM. The last rave here was so much fun! Come dance inside a historic (and haunted) venue for a unique underground rave experience! Bass beats, incredible lighting displays, fun outfits, and so much more! Come join the Bham Rave community for an exciting night! 
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The Miss Firecracker Contest
Sunday, 2:30pm
Cost: $25
At: The Dance Foundation Homewood (map)
Carnelle Scott chases a fresh start in Beth Henley’s quirky, heartfelt Southern comedy about hope, reinvention, and small-town dreams. Cahaba Theatre Group proudly presents The Miss Firecracker Contest by Beth Henley, directed by Dane Peterson, as part of the 2026 season at The Dance Foundation in Homewood. Set in a small Mississippi town during the Fourth of July festivities, The Miss Firecracker Contest follows Carnelle Scott, a spirited young woman determined to leave her troubled reputation behind by competing for the local beauty pageant. Filled with eccentric characters, sharp humor, and heartfelt moments, Beth Henley’s beloved Southern comedy is a touching and hilarious story about reinvention, hope, and finding where you belong.
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