Birmingham’s Summer Events Keep on Comin’!

Well this has been a short work week! Now it’s time to jump into another weekend full of great activities in and around Birmingham! We are super excited about TWO Art Walks, a summer camp themed event at Birmingham Museum of Art, and so much more! Check below to see a full list of great events! Don’t forget that NEXT weekend is #SlossTech & #SlossFest!!! #RUhappenin

Addiction DefinitionAddiction in Our Industry & Our Community, Town Hall
Thurs, July 6, 12pm
Cost: FREE
At: Black Market 5pts South (map)
The losses inside our community are already immeasurable. Something has to be done. There’s no blanket solution for any of these things, but we can some ideas as to how we can help people battling addiction and depression inside of our community. There will be speakers, and an open forum for healthy, proactive, discussion on what can be done. We have to stop saying, "I wish I could have done more." Click here for more info.


July Birmingham Art Crawl**Birmingham Art Crawl: July Edition Thurs, July 6, 5pm Cost: FREE At: Pizitz Food Hall ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pizitz+Food+Hall/@33.5141625,-86.8101677,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b93e920f757:0x57c3c84ce7688dc3!8m2!3d33.514158!4d-86.807979))** The July Birmingham Art Crawl is here! Art Crawl will once again be at it’s new location, The Pizitz Food Hall. Come out and support local artisans and artists by purchasing anything ranging from art, jewelry, and even some handmade soaps! PRO TIP!: Parking in the Pizitz Deck is FREE up to 2hrs and you can get some great food once you arrive! It’s a win/win! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamArtCrawl/)**
July Homewood Art Crawl**Homewood Art Crawl Thurs, July 6, 5:30-7:30pm Cost: FREE At: Alabama Goods ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alabama+Goods/@33.4784735,-86.7934857,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8889197b33843459:0x9a21fdecc137b775!8m2!3d33.478469!4d-86.791297))** Be sure to check out Homewood’s first Art Crawl! Hosted by Alabama Goods, this FREE event brings local artists right into the heart of Homewood. Swing by after work and shop local vendors before you head home! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/194530907738481/)**
Sounds of Summer at the Summit**Sounds of Summer: New Merkle Revue Thurs, July 6, 6:30-9:30pm Cost: FREE At: Saks Plaza The Summit ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saks+Fifth+Avenue/@33.4457258,-86.7338433,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x888917774e37a1e9:0xd7f4a73346cedf4a!8m2!3d33.4457213!4d-86.7316546))** Meet your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of music, food and fun on Thursday, July 6 from 6:30-9:00 PM to enjoy the New Merkle Revue! This outdoor concert will be located in Saks Plaza. Plus, fun from Magic City balloon twisting. Bring your lawn chair to sit back and enjoy FREE live entertainment! Snacks and drinks will be available from Taco Mama, Steel City Pops, and Piper & Leaf Artisan Tea Co.! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1854460838209463/)**
Salute Your Shorts Black and White Photo**Art After 5: Camp BMA Fri, July 7, 5-8pm Cost: FREE At: Birmingham Museum of Art ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Birmingham+Museum+of+Art/@33.5222242,-86.812258,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b9a8d8a002d:0x4ff9c6343444caba!8m2!3d33.5222197!4d-86.8100693))** Join BMA this Friday for Camp BMA at Art After 5! They're taking it back to summer camp (Camp Anawanna Style) with a casual night of FREE art activities, live music, gallery tours, and more. Friendship bracelets and campfire tales included! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/629337030609877/)**
Birmingham In a Water Drop: SniperStreets**BhamPhotoWalk 008 Fri, July 7, 6-9pm Cost: FREE At: Meetup point ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4th+Avenue+Parking+Deck,+1801+4th+Ave+S,+Birmingham,+AL+35233/@33.5075078,-86.8062851,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891beae5aa3e69:0x427d42622446369f!8m2!3d33.5074943!4d-86.804081))** A platform & monthly event for photographers by B'ham photographers! The creative challenge for Event 008 will focus on aperture. Events consist of a meet up at a set location, a short walk around town, creating photographs and then convening at Octane Coffee in uptown to vibe out and critique your photos. This is a free event and we encourage all photographers, of any level, to come join! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1195244313919321/)**
Winslet&Rhys 1st Birthday**Winslet & Rhys 1st Birthday Party! Fri, July 7, 6-9pm Cost: FREE At: Winslet & Rhys ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Winslet+%26+Rhys/@33.5232662,-86.7777121,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891a510d5af96b:0xcd145e1f223acdb3!8m2!3d33.5232617!4d-86.7755234))** Help Winslet & Rhys celebrate their FIRST birthday! We can hardly believe they’ve been open for a year, but we're pretty excited about it. Come join the celebration! They’ll have champagne, snacks and specials in the shop! This is a great chance to support a local business and have a great time! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1809730529356012/)**
Grease Sing-along**Grease Sing-Along! Fri, July 7, 7pm Cost: $8 At: Alabama Theatre ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alabama+Theatre/@33.5148932,-86.8112821,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b93d9c2fb7b:0x607c0735ce1f64d3!8m2!3d33.5148887!4d-86.8090934))** “Tell me more, tell me more…” That’s right! You can come watch and sing along with this classic film! Enjoy the beautiful setting of the Alabama Theatre as you sing along to favorites like “Summer Lovin’,” “Greased Lightning,” and more! You won’t want to miss out on the fun! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1192280937560640/)**
GhostTrain Brewing SMASH**Iron City SMASH Release Party Fri, July 7, 8pm Cost: $10 At: Iron City Bham ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Iron+City+Bham/@33.5089185,-86.8000487,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bc0a1443b55:0xc397c3c0dadc684e!8m2!3d33.508914!4d-86.79786))** Introducing Iron City S.M.A.S.H.! A luscious local beer brewed by Birmingham’s own Ghost Train Brewing Co. ! Come celebrate the release of this new beer with a special performance by The Burning Peppermints and DirtyGirl! This is a celebration of everything local. Local beer, local music, local venue! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/229673420876488/)**
Yoga Mats Rolled Up**Family Yoga in the Gardens Sat, July 8, 9am Cost: $15 per 1 parent & child ($5 each additional family member) At: Birmingham Botanical Gardens ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Birmingham+Botanical+Gardens/@33.4906244,-86.7772817,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891a290017ca4f:0x6dc9744c5015c848!8m2!3d33.4906199!4d-86.775093))** Enjoy this unique opportunity for healthy fun with the family in the gardens of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This energetic class will incorporate individual and partner yoga poses for strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus. The garden inspired crafts will assist in cooling the mind and body. **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/296432564145233/)**
GBHS Adoption Day Cute Dog**The GBHS Mobile Adoption Day Sat, July 8, 11am-2pm Cost: FREE At: Belk at The Summit ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Belk/@33.4479545,-86.7304084,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8889177113c7bb01:0x7edf0a3a44f4fe85!4m5!3m4!1s0x888917710d8537d7:0xa6da1098f7338d3d!8m2!3d33.44795!4d-86.7282197))** Help a pup find their fur-ever home! The Greater Birmingham Humane Society will be on hand in the mobile adoption unit. The GBHS also accepts monetary donations, as well as Wish List items like newspaper and pet toys. A complete list of items needed can be found at gbhs.org. Don't forget, about half of The Summit retailers are pet friendly! Look for the paw print on the window and water bowl out front. **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1818576188459467/)**
Coosa Riverkeeper Fundraiser**Coosa Riverkeeper Fundraiser feat. Good People Brewing Co. Sat, July 8, 2-6pm Cost: FREE At: Area 41 Pizza Co. ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Area+41+Pizza+Co/@33.4073748,-86.6324777,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8889159a7077a379:0xcfd83c3873f675d0!8m2!3d33.4073703!4d-86.630289))** This Saturday, at Area 41 Pizza Co., 15% of all Good People sales will go to Coosa RiverKeeper! There will be a raffle to win a tour and tasting at Good People Brewery along with gift cards and t-shirts! All raffle money will be donated to Coosa RiverKeeper. Bring the kids and let them take on the rock wall from Mountain High Outfitters from 2-6:00. There will also be live music from 3-6:00! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/191726398026162/)**
Club Silencio Music of David Lynch**Club Silencio: Music from the Films of David Lynch Sat, July 8, 9pm Cost: $12 At: Saturn Bham ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saturn/@33.5242165,-86.7767706,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891a5126b78b31:0x21a69ce74a0eede5!8m2!3d33.524212!4d-86.7745819))** Are you a fan of “Twin Peaks”, “Mulholland Drive,” “Lost Highway,” and other films by David Lynch? If so, you don’t want to miss this concert featuring music from his films! There will be some classic songs that appear on the soundtracks as well as some original scores from his films. This should be a fantastical show! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1156594574445923/)**
2nd Sunday Jazz Brunch Black Market Bar Birmingham**2nd Sunday Jazz Brunch! Sun, July 9, 12-3pm Cost: FREE admission At: Black Market 5pts. ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Black+Market+Bar+and+Grill/@33.5009438,-86.7985167,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bc4e99456ad:0xb657d7f02bc74687!8m2!3d33.5009393!4d-86.796328))** Brunch and Jazz are both awesome, so put them together and you have one great Sunday afternoon! Head to Black Market Bar in 5pts South to enjoy a delicious brunch menu along with some great jazz music! It only happens once each month, so don’t miss out! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1081898148607165/)**
Birmingham Barons Logo**Bark in the Park Sun, July 9, 6pm Cost: $7 GA At: Regions Field ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Regions+Field/@33.5074917,-86.8127429,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bed123a7a25:0x1e3523e6f79ecb39!8m2!3d33.5074872!4d-86.8105542))** The Birmingham Baron’s have invited Two by Two Rescue to be honored at Bark in the Park this Sunday! This is a great opportunity to watch the Baron’s while you play with your dog! All dogs must have a purchased a ticket obtained at the main entrance gate. Proceeds from each dog's ticket will go to Two by Two Rescue to help save up for their own indoor adoption center and dog park! **[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/208149173020492/)**

Also Happenin’ This Weekend…


Party on the Porch @ Alabama Outdoors // Fri 7.7 5:30pm // FREE

Bards & Brews @ 5pts West Library // Fri 7.7 6:30pm // FREE

Market by the Tracks @ MBTT Avondale // Sat-Sun 7.7-7.8 9am-3pm // FREE

Super Summer Comic book-to-film Series @ Avondale Library // Sun 7.9 2:30pm // FREE