Weekend Roundup: Sept 20-23
A Weekend Full of Music and Fun!
Hey, Birmingham! Vulcan Aftertunes returns this weekend! In addition to this fall tradition, the weekend also features a FREE concert at Brookwood Village and the return of The Art of Hope event, which highlights suicide prevention. Check the list below so you don’t miss out on any of these amazing activities! **[#RUhappenin](https://www.instagram.com/happeninsintheham/)**
**Brookwood Live! Featuring the M-80s
Thurs, Sept 20, 5pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: Brookwood Village ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brookwood+Village/@33.4699821,-86.7731624,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891990bcce35d5:0x97a8d8497f4caab3!8m2!3d33.4699776!4d-86.7709737))**
The Brookwood Live fall concert series returns for three Thursday nights this September. Join in for the second night of the concert series on Thursday. Enjoy live music from The M-80s, one of the most authentic 1980s pop and rock tribute band you’ll ever hear. Every song The M-80s performs is an instant recognizable hit that is sure to get you on the dance floor! Shop local artist booths throughout Brookwood Village at Birmingham Art Crawl's Thursday night pop-up. Delight in full-service dining from the restaurants on Village Lane, or bring your own lawn chair and grab a bite from the food court. Kids receive complimentary face painting from Magic City Face Art, making Brookwood Live an entertaining evening of dining, dancing, and shopping for all ages!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/318141495430682/)**
4th Annual Ed Family Game Night
Thurs, Sept 20, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $20
At: Alys Stephens Center (map)
This round of Ed Family Game Night will feature students from Huffman, Ramsay, Jackson-Olin, and Wenonah, playing alongside teams from Alabama Power, UAB, Jones Walker, and Regions, all hosted by Dr. Anthony C. Hood. The Happy Hour reception includes food from Jim N' Nick's and bar by Tres Luna. Come join the fun!
Click here for more info.
Birmingham Wild Game Cook-Off
Thurs, Sept 20, 6pm-9pm
Cost: $40/couple
At: Birmingham Zoo (map)
It’s time to get your game face on, fire up your grills, and get ready to battle with some of the best Backyard Chefs from the Birmingham area. The Alabama Wildlife Federation is hosting their Wild Game Cook-Off at the Birmingham Zoo! Get your taste buds geared-up for some of the best wild game the Birmingham area has ever put on a plate. Ample servings of great food are always featured, including entrees such as venison, duck, dove, pheasant and so much more!
Tickets are $40 per couple prior to the event and $50.00 at the door. The ticket price includes one Alabama Wildlife Federation membership, a subscription to the Alabama Wildlife magazine, and all the samples of game you want!
Click here for more info.
**Third Thursdays
Thurs, Sept 20, 6pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Crestwood Village ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Seasick+Records/@33.5294312,-86.7502104,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891a5e60b53eaf:0x8fbf514e75f99856!8m2!3d33.5294267!4d-86.7480217))**
Come out and shop small and support your neighborhood businesses! Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6-8PM the retailers and restaurants of Crestwood Village will be welcoming you all to enjoy specials, pop ups, live music, and community.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/593074117782030/ )**
Art of Hope: Speaking the Unspoken
Thurs, Sept 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Trim Tab Brewing Co (map)
The Art of Hope: Speaking the Unspoken will take place at TrimTab Brewing Company on Thursday, September 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There is no admission cost. There will be art available for purchase in our gallery of selected works. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, Paradise Chow food truck, a cash bar, and live entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to guests and artists at the end of the event. The Art of Hope is the annual Fall educational and awareness event hosted by the Alabama Chapter American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Junior Board. This event allows local artists to express the effects of mental illness and show those who are struggling that they are not alone.
Click here for more info.
**Moonlight Movies
Thurs, Sept 20, 7:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Pizitz ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Pizitz+Food+Hall/@33.5141625,-86.8101677,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891b93e920f757:0x57c3c84ce7688dc3!8m2!3d33.514158!4d-86.807979))**
Head over to the Pizitz courtyard for the start of their six-week fall movies series, "Moonlight Movies." Make a date for dinner, drinks, and a movie all at The Pizitz Food Hall Courtyard (folding chairs encouraged.) Stay tuned for a weekly themed cocktail from The Louis Bar! Naughty But Nice Kettle Korn will be popping up in the courtyard for your snacking needs. This week’s film is the 80’s classic, Ferris Buller's Day Off!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/2392738647433627/)**
**MotoAmerica Championship of Alabama
Fri-Sun, Sept 21-23, Times Vary
Cost: $9-$59
At: Barber Motor Speedway ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Barber+Motorsports+Park,+Barber+Motorsports+Parkway,+Leeds,+AL/@33.5146479,-86.8158596,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x888912ff301f794f:0x70b7300d1df8ea9b!8m2!3d33.5318079!4d-86.6189146))**
The US Championships of Motorcycle Road Racing ends the season at Barber Raceway near Birmingham, AL. Incredible competition, Roger Hayden's last ride, awesome live music from Ben Moseley & The Contraband, the death defying stunts of the BALL OF STEEL, a FREE Kids' Zone! You can't miss the last race of the best season ever! (Note: I was lucky enough to ride on one of these bikes going upwards of 150mph around this track! *SCARY!* I have a new found respect for these athletes!)
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/371022506735460/)**
**Third Friday in Forest Park
Fri, Sept 21, 5pm-9pm
Cost: FREE to attend
At: Forest Park ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Zoe+Forest+Park/@33.5150095,-86.7760027,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891a4f24c2867f:0xb2c7ba589af6026a!8m2!3d33.515005!4d-86.773814))**
Head on over to Forest Park as the shops stay open late for you to enjoy the neighborhood after the sun sets. Be sure to get some food from one of the fantastic restaurants in the area before you start your late night shopping!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1009833509111820/)**
**Birmingham Does Broadway - SuperPOPS!
Fri, Sept 21, 7pm-9pm
Cost: $25+
At: Samford University Wright Center ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Samford+University+Wright+Center/@33.4633718,-86.7947831,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8889190d4077e61f:0x36daae75474ac42c!8m2!3d33.4633673!4d-86.7925944))**
Hear talented local performers singing the best of Broadway with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra! The concert will feature beloved composers Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Schwartz, and more! Come enjoy your favorite showtunes. We promise we won’t say anything if we catch you singing along.
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/466906257118416/)**
**Global Mala 2018
Sat, Sept 22, 8am
Cost: FREE
At: Railroad Park ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Railroad+Park/@33.5096529,-86.8120436,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891dc4ec7902e7:0x4f50b5604f42c7d8!8m2!3d33.5096484!4d-86.8098549))**
We LOVE this event! It’s such a great way to start your Saturday! Head to Railroad Park and join in the yearly practice of 108 sun salutations in honor of the International Day of Peace! Teachers from Birmingham (and the surrounding area) will lead you through this practice, offering different styles and modifications along the way. All are welcome! This practice is for everyone - yogis of all levels - in no way do you have to complete all of the sun salutations! 5 is okay, 10 is okay, come enjoy a beautiful morning in the park with some yoga!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/308823423196278/)**
**FREE Museum Day 2018
Sat, Sept 22, Times Vary
Cost: FREE
At: Various Bham Museums**
Sponsored by **The Smithsonian Magazine**, Museum Day serves to highlight the incredible museums that spark our curiosity into art, science, history, and more! Five local Birmingham area museums are participating this year! They include the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Vulcan Park & Museum, McWane Center, the Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama, and the Birmingham Museum of Art! Each Museum Day ticket grants entry for TWO people, so it’s perfect for a date! The event is this Saturday, September 22, so check out the great museums in the link below and start planning your explorations now!
**[Click here for FREE Tickets!](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/search/?q=&around_zip=&latitude=33.3799424&longitude=-86.7762176&)**
**Alabama Farmers’ Market Fall Festival
Sat, Sept 22, 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE admission
At: Alabama Farmer's Market ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alabama+Farmers+Market/@33.5347745,-86.8456977,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891cf53a8e577d:0x490cd6621479e20c!8m2!3d33.53477!4d-86.843509))**
Join in Saturday to celebrate everything fall for a day of fun at this annual Fall Festival. There will be FREE activities for the entire family including a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, hay rides, pumpkin patch, glitter fairy, food vendors and of course fresh produce!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/2307785812595085/)**
Free Family Day at ArtPlay: Global Instruments
Sat, Sept 22, 12p-3p
Cost: FREE
At: ArtPlay (map)
Take a trip around the world with ArtPlay. Learn about instruments from all over while enjoying live music and other fun activities! ArtPlay is such an incredible place and if you haven’t checked it out for yourself now is your chance! No RSVP required, just show up! For questions or more information, please call 205-975-4769.
Click here for more info.
**Arc Stories: Stories of Embarrassment
Sat, Sept 22, 7:30pm
Cost: $10
At: Avon Theater ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Avon+Theater/@33.5114694,-86.7900419,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bb664438b13:0xa2f78f2212ef06e0!8m2!3d33.5114649!4d-86.7878532))**
About every six weeks or so (depending on the SEC football schedule), our friends at Arc Stories roll out a new Flagship event. These events are their bread and butter: 6-8 regular folks, one theme, a little bit of magic, and voila: a night of phenomenal stories! Join in this month to hear some embarrassing stories as told by people who are totally ok with you laughing at them!
**[Click here for more info.](http://www.arcstories.com/flagshiptix)**
**5th Annual Toss for a Cause
Sun, Sept 23, 12:30pm
Cost: Free to attend/$30 per team
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cahaba+Brewing+Company/@33.4917045,-86.7977257,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bb988716fc9:0xfe9a1bb56dd8666!8m2!3d33.5275743!4d-86.7651301))**
Join the YP of the Birmingham Chapter of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions as they "Toss for a Cause". The 5th Annual Cornhole Tournament will benefit Children’s Miracle Network. There are two divisions to compete in for cash prizes! You don’t have to play to have a good time. Feel free to come and cheer on the competitors! Remember, it’s for a great cause!
**[Click here for more info.](http://www.alabamacornhole.com/events.html)**
**Vulcan AfterTunes
Sun, Sept 23, 3pm-5pm
Cost: $15
At: Vulcan Park ([map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vulcan+Park+and+Museum/@33.4917045,-86.7977257,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88891bd90950f017:0x4a5843a1e1144cf!8m2!3d33.4917!4d-86.795537))**
Vulcan Park and Museum proudly presents the 14th annual Vulcan AfterTunes concert series. The 2018 event presented by Vulcan Painters Inc. will take place Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21. The series kicks off on Sept.23 featuring Los Colognes, a popular indie buzz band with high energy and great songwriting. This will mark their third time playing in Birmingham. Local favorite Duquette Johnston opens this first installment of the series. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks as you end your weekend on a high note!
**[Click here for more info.](https://www.facebook.com/events/705147636495204/)**
