It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing! Here are some far out events!
This weekend is the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and there are a few ways you can celebrate! Enjoy a Pink Floyd laser light show, or some fun at McWane Science Center! These are just two of the fun events happenin’ this weekend!
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Birmingham Art Crawl
Thurs, July 18, 10am-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Pizitz (map)
The Birmingham Art Crawl crew will be celebrating Birmingham's creativity from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. outside of the beautiful The Pizitz building. Want a sneak peek at some of the artists that are planning to attend? Check out this link below! This will be another ALL DAY event so don’t miss out!
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**Sips & Science
Thurs, July 18, 4-6pm
Cost:FREE
At: Southern Research ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Southern+Research/@33.503173,-86.7995281,522m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bc6f2244f51:0x8d474e9d48ba5913!8m2!3d33.503173!4d-86.797334))**
Southern Research invites you to Sips & Science—an engaging evening event fusing fellowship and fun with the most fascinating scientific topics of our time. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine while you mingle with Dr. Eric Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education. Browse through research posters created by our 2019 SIPSE Fellows. Learn how their research experiences will impact Alabama classrooms and students. You’ll learn a lot and meet some great people!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sips-science-tickets-63484281194?fbclid=IwAR2sBPd7xkK4bifxbXGf5x5SiQxbmrUUvFh-x_HoOnbpbU8A5YCvb6p7viw)**
The Gathering at Pepper Place: Music Block Party
Thurs, July 18, 4:30-7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Pepper Place (map)
Thursday, July 18th, you will find various musical acts playing throughout Pepper Place. Grab a drink from a Pepper Place restaurant when the Entertainment District kicks off at 4:30pm and walk around to explore! Local artists Wes Middleton, e. e. poe & Jacob Darrow Music will be playing throughout Pepper Place. Whimsy, a traveling matcha + coffee bar, will be at Pepper Place for the first time, along with Nuzzi Gelato ! Our friends at The Lumbar will be in the thick of Apollo Week 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon-landing. Talk , meet, & greet Space Research Engineer Melissa Dooley at 6pm! Don’t miss blueroot co.'s pop-up for a Clean(er) Cocktail Hour where you can sample & try healthier cocktail choices from 5:30 - 6:30pm (and grab a superfood snack or two!). Dread River Distilling Company has curated cocktails using FarmStand by Stone Hollow Farmstead's artisanal products. This is a packed event!
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**”Archaeology from Space”: Book Signing
Thurs, July 18, 5:30-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bham Museum of Art ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Birmingham+Museum+of+Art/@33.5164226,-86.7931061,523m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b9a8d8a002d:0x4ff9c6343444caba!8m2!3d33.5222197!4d-86.8100693))**
Dr. Sarah Parcak's new book, Archaeology from Space, was just released! Join her to celebrate the launch of the book on Thursday at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Dr. Parcak will read excerpts from the book and delve into more detail about her adventures. Every ticket purchase includes a signed copy of Archaeology from Space. VIP Tickets include a meet and greet session prior to the event. The Meet & Greet begins at 5:30pm. General Admission opens at 6:30pm.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/archaeology-from-space-meet-author-dr-sarah-parcak-tickets-61935739464?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR0ohDYNNASMflKgX4SqnyLy3p5wOdzoenUOmTLVSMGk1LHL0FsDSiMKoUo)**
**Magic City Kitties Art Show
Thurs, July 18, 6-10pm
Cost: $5 Suggested Donation
At: Events at Haven ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Events+at+Haven/@33.5102165,-86.7953466,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bb814cb408b:0x5cc339a5793e228e!8m2!3d33.5102165!4d-86.7931525))**
A cat celebration of epic proportions, this will be our largest cat-themed art show to date! Hosted by the beautiful downtown Birmingham venue, Events at Haven, in partnership with the local art community, this show will feature 50 artists and creators, a rocking band, a full bar, a large dance floor, and a collection to support our local Kitty Kat Haven and Rescue! Check the link to see all of the fun activities!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/2799819826713818/)**
**Rock the Yacht Gala
Thurs, July 18, 6-9pm
Cost: $40
At: Brookwood Village ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brookwood+Village/@33.4699776,-86.7731678,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891990bcce35d5:0x97a8d8497f4caab3!8m2!3d33.4699776!4d-86.7709737))**
Prepare to rock out to the yacht sounds of summer and help to raise money for Family Promise of Birmingham! Tommy Trumpet's Band of Steve will have you Rocking Softly! Hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will be served and there will be both live and silent auctions. All money raised will go to help homeless families in the Birmingham area. The event will be held in the former Gus Mayer space at Brookwood Village.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-the-yacht-gala-tickets-61994562405?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR3u8wVLTm2pGXSrzEnEiYAxXhpjhFQZjfs2va4lfZAkQjy9RnB1D-1Ae0I)**
**WBHM Junior Board Event
Thurs, July 18, 6pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cahaba+Brewing+Company/@33.4699776,-86.7731678,523m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bb988716fc9:0xfe9a1bb56dd8666!8m2!3d33.5275743!4d-86.7651301))**
Do you love WBHM? Are you looking to serve on a Junior Board? Head to Cahaba Brewing Co. and meet the WBHM staff and find out more about how you can become a part of the WBHM Junior Board.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/697733667330588/)**
**Bicentennial Day at Alabama State Parks
Fri, July 19, All Day
Cost: FREE
At: Any Alabama State Park**
The Alabama State Parks Division will celebrate 200 years of Alabama statehood on the 200th day of 2019 – Friday, July 19 – by declaring it Bicentennial Day at Alabama State Parks. On that day, Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20 percent discount on overnight accommodations (some exceptions apply).
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.alapark.com/bicentennial-day-alabama-state-parks)**
**ETC: Vulcan’s Underpants
Fri, July 19, 8-10pm
Cost: $5
At: Urban Standard ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Urban+Standard/@33.5179986,-86.8036509,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bbd77906029:0x9876dd29e5a94931!8m2!3d33.5179986!4d-86.8014568))**
Head to Urban Standard for some hilarious improve from some of your favorite Bham comedians! Bring a friend, or bring a date! Prepare to laugh until it hurts and to have a great time!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/2788887537850538/)**
**LBMX Presents:
Fri, July 19, 8pm-1am
Cost: $10
At: BMB 5pts. ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Black+Market+Bar+%2B+Grill/@33.5179986,-86.8036509,523m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bc4e99456ad:0xb657d7f02bc74687!8m2!3d33.5009393!4d-86.796328))**
For just $10 you can see some amazing Hip-Hop artists brought to you by Lobotomix! Dear Silas, The Monastery Music Group, and Richard Daniel will all be performing at Black Market Bar & Grill in 5pts South! The fun will go into the early a.m.! Prepare to be blown away by their talent!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/909952016025582/)**
**Zoo Fun Days
Sat-Sun, July 20-21
Cost: $5 off Reg. Admission
At: Bham Zoo ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Birmingham+Zoo/@33.4860087,-86.7817355,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891a2a66044ac9:0x25d826e7b63dd34b!8m2!3d33.4860087!4d-86.7795414))**
Visit the Zoo during Zoo Fun Days to take advantage of discounted admission – $5 off all admission tickets! Guests will have the opportunity to see the two new African elephants in Trails of Africa, experience an up-close lion training at the Predator Zone, enjoy a Red Diamond Sea Lion Show and be surrounded by and feed the beautiful lorikeets in the Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary. Guests can also see live animal demonstrations and feedings during our daily activities!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/455989398531491/)**
**Back Forty BHM Turns One
Sat, July 20, 11am-11pm
Cost: FREE to attend
At: Back Forty Bham ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Back+Forty+Beer+Company+Birmingham/@33.5220097,-86.7903159,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bae42ba2d27:0x6435cefa5331c2b1!8m2!3d33.5220097!4d-86.7881218))**
Live music, smoked BBQ, and the re-release of an original brew, War Baby Wheat ($5 pints). All ages welcome as Back Forty celebrates 1yr at their Birmingham location! Enjoy the massive back deck and their delicious food menu! The party goes all day, so check the link to see the music line-up!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/463642997782594/)**
**Magic City Marketplace
Sat, July 20, 3-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Good People Brewing ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Good+People+Brewing+Company/@33.5069731,-86.814382,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bed7ddc8047:0xb45471d029e1e99e!8m2!3d33.5069731!4d-86.8121879))**
This Saturday afternoon, head over to Good People and shop local vendors at the Magic City Marketplace! You’ll be sure to find something you love and you can always step inside Good People for some refreshing brews!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/649368045529525/)**
**Summer Pop-Up Art & Music Festival
Sat, July 20, 6pm-12am
Cost: $8
At: Tropicaleo ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tropicaleo/@33.526856,-86.7681531,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b93e920f757:0xa1cfac85b240b935!8m2!3d33.526856!4d-86.765959))**
Music, Food, Drinks, Artists and Vendors, all outdoors on the patio! Margeoux and The Cat's Meow and The Murder of Jane Crow will both be performing! There will be over 20 artists and vendors for you to meet, peruse, purchase from, and hang out with! Tropicaleo will have amazing food and drinks available as always!! This show is all ages so bring the kids! Kids under 10 are free!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/2342448332711656/)**
**Blue Moon 50yr Moon Landing Celebration (21+)
Sat, July 20, 7-11pm
Cost: FREE
At: Lakeview ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tropicaleo/@33.526856,-86.7681531,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b93e920f757:0xa1cfac85b240b935!8m2!3d33.526856!4d-86.765959))**
Join Birmingham Mountain Radio and Blue Moon Brewing Company in Lakeview Bham on Saturday, July 20th as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing! BMR will lead a procession to six different bars and/or restaurants and give a toast to this amazing achievement at each location. Locations include: The Lumbar, SideBar, Moe's Original BBQ- Lakeview, Sky Castle, Innisfree Irish Pub, and Jack Brown's Bham. Plus, They'll be giving away concert tickets and other great swag all along the way!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/468853710568755/)**
**Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
Sat, July 20, 7:30pm
Cost: $36+
At: Lyric Theatre ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lyric+Theatre/@33.5152268,-86.8117962,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b9181ae0f87:0x23d9263389211a7d!8m2!3d33.5152268!4d-86.8096021))**
Celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd; Paramount's Laser Spectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd, as you've never seen before. The entire show is presented with The Original Master Recordings of Pink Floyd! Surrounded by walls of concert quality sound, Laser Spectacular carries listeners away on a mind-expanding journey driven by cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, hi-def., large screen video projection, and special lighting effects. Your senses are confronted with an array of visual displays, choreographed to the soundtrack during this spectacular Laser Light Show.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/2709319429141381/)**
**McWane After Dark: Fly Me to the Moon
Sat, July 20, 7:30pm
Cost:$20/$25 VIP
At: McWane Science Center ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/McWane+Science+Center/@33.4936318,-86.822479,8373m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!1m2!2m1!1smcwane!3m4!1s0x88891b93e4a523f9:0x735e9876922de3af!8m2!3d33.5148917!4d-86.8084032))**
It’s one giant leap for mankind as McWane celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. Travel back in time and party like it’s 1969 at this exclusive 21+ after hours event. Join in and relive the historic landing on its Golden Anniversary with astronaut challenges, music, snacks, and local brews that are out of this world. VIP tickets include entry into a special viewing of Apollo 11: First Steps in the IMAX Dome as well as access to the VIP Launchpad Bar. It’s the summer event you don’t want to miss.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/354587425199195/)**
**Battle of the Blues Bands
Sun, July 21, 1pm
Cost: $10
At: Iron City ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Iron+City+Bham/@33.508883,-86.8002791,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bc0a1443b55:0xc397c3c0dadc684e!8m2!3d33.508883!4d-86.798085))**
Magic City Blues Society Battle of the BLUES Bands held on the big stage at Iron City. Winners get to represent Alabama at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis January 2020. Two classes Band or Solo/Duo. Visit www.magiccityblues.org or call 205-215-0616 for more information.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/2907854506107223/)**
**To Kill a Mockingbird
Sun, July 21, 2pm
Cost: $9
At: Alabama Theatre ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alabama+Theatre/@33.5148887,-86.8112875,523m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b93d9c2fb7b:0x607c0735ce1f64d3!8m2!3d33.5148887!4d-86.8090934))**
Presenting the 2019 Alabama Theatre Summer Film Series. Tickets for all movies are $9 each. Children ages two and younger are free of charge. Doors open 1 hour before showtime, and each screening will begin with a sing-along accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. This weekend’s film is the classic “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Don’t miss out!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/329973797620632/)**