Weekend Roundup: July 21-24, 2022
Birmingham Restaurant Week 2022 is here!
Now that we’ve all had a chance to rest after all The World Games fun, let’s dive right into another weekend! Birmingham Restaurant Week kicks off this week! There are also some great movies, dance nights, and other fun activities to enjoy! Check out the list below!
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Birmingham Restaurant Week 2022
July 21-30
Cost: $5-$50
At: Participating Restaurants
Birmingham Restaurant Week will host foodie-favorite events that feature delicious food, wine, cocktails, beer and more! From sophisticated wine and food pairings, to bringing back the signature Preview Party, your taste buds, heart and soul are sure to be set on fire from the YUM that’s cooking up for our community! Check the link below for a full list of participating restaurants and their prix fixe menus! The Preview Party is sold out, but you can still get tickets to Wineology HERE!
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Upstairs Comedy Show
Thurs, July 21, 8pm
Cost: $15
At: Avondale Brewing Loft (map)
Birmingham! Thursday 7/21! Get tickets for July’s absolutely stacked show at Avondale Brewing! Brad Wenzel has performed 3 TIMES on Conan and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM. Whether on stages across the country, on screen as a former Birmingham news anchor or in nationwide Sonic commercials, or even on the page (published author of two celebrated works!), the one and only Eunice Elliott is a homegrown entertainment legend. Atlanta’s own comedian and actress on the rise, Alyx Libby, rounds out the show with your host, Wes Van Horn! Get tickets today at AvondaleBrewing.com!
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Be Our Guest: The Magic City Project
Fri, July 22, Doors at 6pm, Show 7pm
Cost: $10
At: Avondale Brewing Co. (map)
BE OUR GUEST: A family-friendly concert featuring songs from your favorite Disney films with The Magic City Project! Bring the family and sing along to some of the best Disney hits! This is going to be such a fun time for a fantastic cause!
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Smokey and the Bandit
Fri, July 22, 7pm
Cost: $10
At: Alabama Theatre (map)
The Bandit is hired on to run a tractor-trailer full of beer over state lines, in hot pursuit by a pesky sheriff. Tito’s Handmade Vodka presents the 2022 Summer Film Series. Tickets for all movies are $10 each, with children ages two and younger free of charge. Doors open one hour before showtime, and each screening will begin with a sing-along with the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Seating is general admission, first come first served.
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Night Club: Berlin Edition
Fri, July 22, 9pm
Cost: $10
At: Saturn Birmingham (map)
Exploring the DARKER side of techno, house and electronic music, NIGHTCLUB is back for the 2nd installment of the summer series.They return to Saturn for a monthly event exploring the deeper side of Techno, House and Electronic Music.It's time to get back to basics with people who share a deep love for dance music, no frills… just dance.This month “BERLIN edition" will explore music from the city where that has been home to Underground Techno since the fall of the Berlin Wall back in 1998. Home to legendary clubs Berghain, Tresor and the KitKatClub, Berlin has remained the leader in the underground Techno scene. Music from 9pm to 2am. Limited Entry $10.
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Eng1ne Fitness: Summer Olympics
Sat, July 23, 9am-2pm
Cost: $20
At: Eng1ne Fitness Hwy 280 (map)
Hosted by Eng1ine Fitness & Nutrition, The Summer Olympics is a full day of competitive exercise events that supports KINGS HOME. Show your strength and help kids & women thrive. You can watch athletes compete for over $3,000 in prizes. Your admission fee goes directly to Kings Home. Cheer on the competitors and witness stunning feats of strength for a great cause!
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Backyard Bash
Sat, July 23, 12pm
Cost: $20
At: Avondale Brewing (map)
You’re invited to The Exceptional Foundation Junior Board’s first Backyard Bash on Saturday, July 23 at Avondale Brewing Company! As the summer comes to a close, so does summer camp at The EF, and there’s so much to celebrate! Come enjoy music, food, beer, and more. Kaydee Mulvehill, A.J. Beavers and the 93 Beaters, and Shaheed and DJ Supreme will all take the stage. Ring in the end of the summer with us and support The Exceptional Foundation’s programs for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities. Tickets are $20 online or at the door. Kids 12 and under enter for free.
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Belated 4th of Christmas in July-
All-American Hot Dog Eating Contest Tailgate
Sat, July 23, 2:30-5pm
Cost: FREE!
At: Protective Stadium Parking (map)
It's been a while. And American Outlaws are tailgating with the Legion SGs. So, what better time to go all-out with a belated 4th of (Christmas in) July tailgate... complete with a hot dog eating contest with great Legion FC prices on offer?! The contest will take place at 4pm and is open to both Brigade members and non-members. Come dressed in your finest red, white and blue gear, Christmas garb or even come dressed to mark your other favorite holiday!
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Punk Rock Art Show
Sat, July 23, 6pm
Cost: $10
At: True Story Brewing Co. (map)
It’s time for another Punk Rock Art show! Get ready for artists, vendors, and lots of punk rock music! Head to True Story Brewing for this all ages show. Enjoy some great brews and you can even grab a delicious hotdog! Don’t miss out!
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A Night with Queen City Avenue
Sat, July 23, 7pm
Cost:FREE
At: Ferus on 41st (map)
Attention Jazz lovers! Do not miss out on Queen City Avenue taking the Ferus on 41st stage on July 23rd. This is a free event, all ages. This is a great location and they have delicious food! If you haven’t checked out this incredible new outdoor space, now is your chance!
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The Midnight Effect: Gothic Summer Dance Party
Sat, July 23, 9pm-until…
Cost: $5
At: Electra (map)
It's getting hot outside and Midnight Effect are coming to fix that! They’ll be back at Electra on Saturday, July 23 to spin all of your dark favorites from Goth, Industrial, Post-Punk, Synthwave, Synthpop, EBM, New Wave, and 80's! Join DJ's Geisha, Memorexx, and PanzerSoldat to dance the night away! There will also be several gothy giveaways that you won't want to miss out on! Doors at 8 PM, Show 9pm to ??, 21+, $5 Cover
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Sun, July 24, 2pm
Cost: $10
At: Alabama Theatre (map)
A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Tito’s Handmade Vodka presents the 2022 Summer Film Series. Tickets for all movies are $10 each, with children ages two and younger free of charge. Doors open one hour before showtime, and each screening will begin with a sing-along with the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Seating is general admission, first come first served.
Click here for more info.