Weekend Roundup: July 13-16
Sloss Fest isn’t the only thing Happenin’ this Weekend!
Sloss Fest is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited! Sloss Fest is just one of many events this weekend. There’s fun to be had all across Birmingham! #RUhappenin
Thurs, July 13, 6-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Sky Castle (map)
Swing by Sky Castle for dinner this Thursday and hangout with our friends from Aviate Fashion! They will be giving away prizes including a Sloss Fest Aviate Hat, a Gift Card to Sky Castle, 2 GA passes to Sloss Fest , AND 2 VIP passes to the festival! You must be present to win, so be sure not to miss out! Click here for more info.
Thurs, July 13, 6:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Vestavia Library (map)
We hope your stick figure game is strong for this one! Head to the Vestavia Library for some competitive Pictionary fun! We always have a blast at these events and they are even better when you bring a group of friends! Click here for more info.
Thurs, July 13, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $35 (covers ingredients and supplies)
At: Dreamcakes Bakery (map)
Come have your cake and eat it too! Join in for a relaxed fun night with your friends. Learn a few simple basic cake decorating skills and go home with a decorated cake. BYOB and an apron, they provide the rest! Call and reserve your spot for the class 205-871-9377. Click here for more info.
Thurs, July 13, 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Summit (map)
Meet your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of music, food and fun! The Summit is hosting their last outdoor concert of the summer in Saks Plaza featuring The Ramblers! Bring your lawn chair to sit back and enjoy FREE live entertainment as well as some great local vendors! Click here for more info.
Thurs-Sat, July 13-15, 8pm
Cost: $5 per night
At: Innisfree Irish Pub (map)
"#Headtothefree" this weekend and enjoy a fun music filled weekned featuring artists who have performed at Shaky Beats, Slice Fest, and more! So squad up and bring your dancing shoes, because the summer of music continues with Innisfree Irish Pub. Click here for more info.
Fri, July 14, 5-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Crestwood Center (map)
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is hosting a Crestwood Neighborhood Block Party! Join them in the ball park behind the Crestwood Center for a fun night of fellowship, games, and activities for the whole family, including kickball, sack races, cornhole, hoola hoops, face painting, and bounce houses. Enjoy cuisine from local food trucks and a performance from the Crestwood Neighborhood band! Click here for more info.
Fri, July 14, 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Woodlawn UMC (map)
While we maintain political neutrality here at Happenin’s, we also want you to stay informed! This will be the first mayoral debate in the series. The candidates will be onhand to answer questions about their policy proposals and ideas for improving the city. Doors open at 5:30, and the debate begins at 6pm. Click here for more info.
Fri, July 14, 7pm
Cost: $8
At: The Historic Alabama Theatre (map)
“I ain’t afraid of no ghosts!” Come check out the 1980’s classic that started it all. The original Ghostbusters will be playing in the historic, and sometimes creepy, Alabama Theatre! This is a great way to experience the film AND it begins with a Wurlitzer sing-a-long! Click here for more info.
Sat, July 15, 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: McWane Science Center (map)
Join PKU for their 2nd Annual Family Day at the McWane Center in Birmingham. McWane offers something for everyone and is especially fun for the kids! A low-protein lunch will be provided. Childcare will also be available. The presentations include advocating for your child in the school system (504 plans, IEP, etc.) and a parent speaker. Free admission to the McWane center after the event! Click here for more info.
Sat, July 15, 7-11pm
Cost: $10
At: Ghost Train Brewing Co. (map)
Deadheads rejoice! Ghost Train Brewing is excited to announce that The Stolen Faces will be back at GTB this Saturday! It’s an all ages show and there will be food onsite from Johnny's BAR-B-QUE !
Click here for more info.
Sat, July 15, 8pm-2am
Cost: $5
At: The Syndicate Lounge (map)
Midnight Effect has truly enjoyed the enthusiastic response this past year seeing everyone out having a good time at Birmingham's only Dark Dance Party! What better way to celebrate than get together and get down with the best Goth/Industrial/New Wave/Synth Wave/Dark Electronic/Witch House/Post Punk/EBM/Futurepop, mixed live by DJ's PanzerSoldat, Geisha, and Memorexx! There will also be a drawing at midnight for a chance to win pairs of VNV Nation tickets at Saturn and some dark vinyl releases from Seasick Records! Click here for more info.
Sun, July 16, 11am-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: On a Shoestring (map)
Sunday brunch meets market at Park & Crest. Featuring 25 local makers and artists you are sure to find some great art, crafts, food, and don’t forget boiled peanuts! There will be live music as well. Be sure to stop by this Sunday! Click here for more info.
Sun, July 16, 1:30-4pm
Cost: $5 to enter tournament
At: BumperNets (map)
BumperNets Sunday Pinball Blast is an IFPA sanctioned tournament that will take place at their retail location in the Riverchase Galleria. Entry is $5 and there will be a coin drop. Most games are $1.00 per play. Pinball is awesome, so enter to win or just to have fun! Click here for more info.
Sun, July 16, 8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map) / Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
It may be hot outside, but “Winter is coming!” so hunker down at either Saturn or Cahaba Brewing Company to watch the premiere of Game of Thrones Season 7! Watching with a large group is always more fun especially when the night is dark and full of terrors! Click HERE or HERE for more info.