| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Southeastern Outings Cahaba Lily Walk, Hargrove Shoals along the Cahaba River in Bibb CountyPresented by Southeastern Outings May 19, 2012 Please come with us to see the largest display of blooming Cahaba lilies in the world, acres and acres of them spread out over the water in the river. These lilies are a sight to behold! In places, it often looks like it has snowed on the river in May.
Well-behaved, properly supervised children age 7 and over welcome. Optional dinner after.
The hike is about six miles round trip. Rated easy. Wear sturdy footwear you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Old... | Southeastern Outings | 05/19/12 | West Blocton |
Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Presented by Health Care Procurement Solutions LLC at Railroad Park May 19, 2012 Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham will be covered in tracks made by approximately 300 people participating in “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes,” an event that raises money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital Intervention and Prevention Services (CHIPS) Center at Children’s of Alabama. The one-mile walk, sponsored by Health Care Procurement Solutions LLC.
Registration includes a T-shirt. Water and snacks will also be provided. The walk takes place at... | Health Care Procurement Solutions LLC | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition SemifinalsPresented by Opera Birmingham at UAB - Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall May 19, 2012 Come rank your favorites among 20 of the country's brightest young singers!
The winner will give Opera Birmingham's "Catch a Rising Star" concert in the fall! See if your favorite is the one selected!!
Season ticket holders are admitted free-of-charge. To order season tickets, call Opera Birmingham at 205-322-6737. Visit www.operabirmingham.org to view the 2012-2013 season schedule. | Opera Birmingham | 05/19/12 | Birmingham |
The TempestPresented by Bards of Birmingham at East Lake United Methodist Church May 17-May 19, 2012 The Bards of Birmingham's Junior Division will present William Shakespeare's The Tempest at East Lake United Methodist Church.
The cast consists of actors from age 5-15 from all over the Birmingham Area and is a must see!
For tickets and details go to our website www.bardsofbirmingham.com
This show features– Molly Michaels, Esme Hill, Liza Ashe, Abbe Coulter,
Hayley Sherrer, Sidney Buckingham,Katherine Coulter, Lauren Lamphere, | Bards of Birmingham | 05/17/12-
05/19/12 | Birmingham |
Five Mile Creek Greenway Volunteer EventPresented by Five Mile Creek Greenway Partnership May 19, 2012 Come to the ninth annual Five Mile Creek Greenway Volunteer Event! Volunteers will help improve a section of the greenway through Tarrant. Work includes painting, trash pickup, flower planting and other light labor. Free T-shirts for volunteers. After you're done, walk a few blocks to the Five Mile Creek Festival in downtown Tarrant for music, food and fun. | Five Mile Creek Greenway Partnership | 05/19/12 | Tarrant |
Great Southern Gun & Knife ShowPresented by Great Southern Gun & Knife Shows, LLC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Arena and Exhibition Halls May 19-May 20, 2012 Ernie and Helen Bean of Great Southern Gun & Knife Shows, LLC have been in business 22 years producing high-quality shows that are consistently well attended by the public. Our hallmark of intensive advertising and our dealer-oriented philosophy makes us one of the top shows in the USA. Additionally, we advocate high ethical standards of firearms trading that promotes positive public perceptions of gun and knife shows. We proudly support the NRA in their efforts to keep our right to... | Great Southern Gun & Knife Shows, LLC | 05/19/12-
05/20/12 | Birmingham |
Tannehill Trade DaysPresented by Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park May 19-May 20, 2012 The third weekend of each month, from March through November, shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. A monthly Campers’ Supper is held the Thursday before Trade Days (March – November) rain or shine. Each month features a speaker and everyone is welcomed. No charge, no reservations needed, bring a “covered dish” to share. You do not have to be a registered... | Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 05/19/12-
05/20/12 | McCalla |
| Organ Recital by Ken Cowan | Independent Presbyterian Church | 05/20/12 | Birmingham |
ART in PLACE of BLIGHTPresented by Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark May 20, 2012 Join us for a family friendly event of music, food and artwork created by you!
Help Neighborhood Housing Services bring a touch of art to the many blighted, abandoned and boarded up buildings in Birmingham.
The artwork you paint at this event will adorn abandoned, vacant buildings in Birmingham, help bring free public art to our city's low-income communities, revive the hope and promise that families will once again inhabit these abandoned properties and deter... | Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. | 05/20/12 | Birmingham |
Fly in a genuine 1929 Ford Tri-Motor AirplanePresented by Experimental Aircraft Association Shelby County Chapter at Shelby County Airport May 17-May 20, 2012 A pre-World War II aircraft will be touching down in Alabaster from May 17-20, giving locals a chance to fly in the restored vintage plane.
A 1929 Ford Tri-Motor plane restored by the Experimental Aircraft Association will visit the Shelby County Airport during its first tour of the South. The visit will be sponsored by the Shelby County chapter of the EAA. The Tri-Motor airplane features three 450-horsepower engines, and served as a commercial airliner in the late 1920s and... | Experimental Aircraft Association Shelby County Chapter | 05/17/12-
05/20/12 | Calera |
When Pigs Fly! Kosher BBQ Cook-Off and FestivalPresented by Temple Beth-El at Temple Beth-El May 20, 2012 The 3rd annual family event, located at Temple Beth-El, includes live music, a pickle-eating contest and an array of kosher BBQ. Teams will compete for trophies and bragging rights for the best beef brisket, beef ribs, barbecue beans, team name and booth design. | Temple Beth-El | 05/20/12 | Birmingham |
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL) May 21, 2012 Sanspointe Dance Company will present The Golden Record at three Birmingham Public Libraries between May 21 and May 29. The locations include the Five Points West Regional Library, Central Library, and the Avondale Regional Library. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. The programs are free and open to the public.
In August 1977, NASA sent into outer space the phonographic recording The Golden Record. The recording contained sounds and images selected to portray the... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/21/12 | Birmingham |
Artbreak: Take an ArtVenture!Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art May 22, 2012 Become a kid again, unleash your creativity, and get ready for an adventure like none you’ve experienced before. Join Curator of Education Samantha Kelly on an interactive tour of the newly opened Bart’s ArtVenture! family galleries. Step into a Museum masterpiece, decorate a ceramic vessel, make your own abstract expressionist painting, and have tons of fun on your lunch break. | Birmingham Museum of Art | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch May 22, 2012 Sanspointe Dance Company will present The Golden Record at three Birmingham Public Libraries between May 21 and May 29. The locations include the Five Points West Regional Library, Central Library, and the Avondale Regional Library. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. The programs are free and open to the public.
In August 1977, NASA sent into outer space the phonographic recording The Golden Record. The recording contained sounds and images selected to portray the... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/22/12 | Birmingham |
The Davis Arboretum at Auburn University (Field Trip)Presented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens May 23, 2012 The Arboretum grows over 1,000 species of native plants, including a North American Plant Collections Consortium collection of oaks, several hundred deciduous azaleas, one of the country's largest carnivorous plant displays and representations of various Alabama native habitats. The recently installed bog garden is quite large and fascinating. | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 05/23/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents Active Living | Birmingham Public Library | 05/23/12 | Birmingham |
Dream Big Pajama PartyPresented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library May 24, 2012 Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 pm
FREE
Kick off your shoes and put on your favorites PJs for funny bedtime stories, milk and cookies, a crazy slipper parade and more in The Library Theatre. | Hoover Public Library | 05/24/12 | Hoover |
Sacred Art GalleryPresented by Birmingham Art Association at Sacred Art Gallery April 15-May 24, 2012 The Birmingham Art Association has four members showing their art at The Sacred Art Gallery.Artists showing: Tom Dameron and Pam Truitt,multimedia painters,Maud Belser, acrylic painter, Judy Bobula,collage painter & Donna Sophronia-Sims, found object figurative sculptor. | Birmingham Art Association | 04/15/12-
05/24/12 | Birmingham |
| Van Allen Plexico Signing | Little Professor Bookcenter | 05/24/12 | Homewood |
| Spelling Bee for Grades 3-8 | Birmingham Public Library | 05/25/12 | Birmingham |
Changing Lives One Mind At A Time Community Chess Class - Saturdays (adults and children welcome)Presented by Magic City Chess U at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch August 20, 2011-May 26, 2012 Free two hour Saturday chess class taught by Charles A. Smith of Magic City Chess U. Smith is the coach of the W. J. Christian state champion chess team, the Indian Springs Chess team, and has produced 11 individual state chess championships, as well as regional and national achievements. | Magic City Chess U | 08/20/11-
05/26/12 | Birmingham |
A Festival ConcertPresented by Independent Presbyterian Church at Independent Presbyterian Church May 27, 2012 As part of the Schreiber Memorial Organ Dedication Series, the Independent Presbyterian Church Choir and Alumni, and members of the Alabama Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Jeff McLelland, will perform choral works, including Brahms' REQUIEM. | Independent Presbyterian Church | 05/27/12 | Birmingham |
The Alabama Phoenix FestivalPresented by Alabama Phoenix Festival at Cahaba Grand Conference Center May 25-May 27, 2012 May 25-27 2012 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center on Hwy 280
Memberships may be purchased at www.alabamaphoenixfestival.com
The Alabama Phoenix Festival is a celebration that spans the realms of creativity and imagination and shows how the impossible is possible for us all! The Festival invites all ages from 1 to 909 years of age to come together and celebrate The Arts, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming and all interests from every quarter of the universe! There is... | Alabama Phoenix Festival | 05/25/12-
05/27/12 | Birmingham |
| SOLO RECITALS | Music Opportunity Program | 05/20/12-
05/27/12 | Birmingham |
1st Annual Old School Hip Hop and R&B Memorial Day ConcertPresented by hiphopliveradio.com at Railroad Park May 27, 2012 The 1st Annual Old School Hip Hop and R&B Memorial Day Concert at Railroad Park Featuring Slick Rick, MC Lyte and special guest. You can purchase your tickets online at www.magiccitytix.com Tune in to Hiphopliveradio.com and www.soulvibelive.com for more details. So come out and bring your lawn chairs, Blankets and even your Kids. This is a Family friendly event. | hiphopliveradio.com | 05/27/12 | Birmingham |
Civil War ReenactmentPresented by Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park May 26-May 27, 2012 The Union and Confederacy will clash once again at the annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History program that will be presented on May 26 & 27, 2012 at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Come and experience the excitement of Civil War Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery in combat at the recreation of one of the most pivotal events in American History.
Authentic camps, medical and civilian demonstrations and military drill competitions will be held during the... | Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 05/26/12-
05/27/12 | McCalla |
8th Annual Blue Star SalutePresented by Blue Star Salute of Alabama at American Village May 28, 2012 Blue Star Salute of Alabama is a concerted effort by local, state and national military, political, veteran and caring citizen groups and organizations and sets aside a day for particularly significant appreciation and honors for America’s military… (active, reserves and national guard), of all branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and the historic US Merchant Marines.
The program will include historical reenactments; revolutionary history, patriotic... | Blue Star Salute of Alabama | 05/28/12 | Montevallo |
| Wylam Branch Library Presents Storytime Featuring America the Beautiful | Birmingham Public Library | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
Sanspointe Dance Company Presents The Golden Record in a Library Tour Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sanspointe Dance Company at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) May 29, 2012 Sanspointe Dance Company will present The Golden Record at three Birmingham Public Libraries between May 21 and May 29. The locations include the Five Points West Regional Library, Central Library, and the Avondale Regional Library. All performances last approximately 20 minutes. The programs are free and open to the public.
In August 1977, NASA sent into outer space the phonographic recording The Golden Record. The recording contained sounds and images selected to portray the... | Birmingham Public Library | 05/29/12 | Birmingham |
17th Annual Rickwood ClassicPresented by Birmingham Barons at Rickwood Field May 30, 2012
On Wednesday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m., the Birmingham Barons will host the Chattanooga Lookouts, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the 17th Annual Rickwood Classic. The Birmingham Baron's annual turn-back-the-clock game will honor baseball during World War II and the Korean War. The Barons will don uniforms from the 1940s, when they were an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The Chattanooga Lookouts will also wear replica uniforms from the era.
Two-time... | Birmingham Barons | 05/30/12 | Birmingham |
Tornado Alley IMAX MoviePresented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center March 18, 2011-May 31, 2012 Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Feel the adrenaline and experience the science as Tornado Alley reveals the beauty and untamed power of breathtaking weather events.
IMAX® Dome Theater
McWane Science Center's John W. Woods IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by... | McWane Science Center | 03/18/11-
05/31/12 | Birmingham |
S2- Dr. Scott Meyer and Scott Stephens Art Exhibit Presented by Shelby County Arts Council at Shelby County Arts Council Gallery May 3-May 31, 2012 We are delighted to offer two such talented artists in one Gallery Exhibit. Scott Stephens and Dr. Scott Meyer are both professors at the University of Montevallo, both highly regarded in their prospective fields and both influential to the art scene in the state of Alabama.
Opening Reception for the Exhibit is Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The exhibit will run through May 30, 2012. The Gallery, located at 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, Alabama, is open... | Shelby County Arts Council | 05/03/12-
05/31/12 | Columbiana |
Brookwood Live!Presented by Colonial Brookwood Village at Colonial Brookwood Village May 3-May 31, 2012 Live Music and fun for the whole family every Thursday in May. Enjoy the great entertainment and fun on the street at Brookwood Village.
May 3: Total Assets
May 10 Honey Island Swamp Band
May 17: Patton James & The Synchromatics
May 24: The Flashbacks
May 31: De'Ja Blue Band | Colonial Brookwood Village | 05/03/12-
05/31/12 | Birmingham |
First Friday - 2012 Jazz Musical ExplosionPresented by Urban Impact Inc. at Kelly Ingram Park June 1, 2012 Kelly Ingram Park Committee (a committee of Urban Impact) presents "First Friday"
Join us in Kelly Ingram Park for the 2012 Spring Musical Explosion during your lunch break. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy jazz music at its best. | Urban Impact Inc. | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Summer Reading Library ProgramPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL) June 1, 2012 Don't want your kids to sit around doing nothing all? Let them go on adventures all throughout the summer. Moms, dads, and kids, come signup for our summer reading lirbray program.
Come celebrate and signup for the first day of the summer reading program! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Summer Reading Library ProgramPresented by Birmingham Public Library at East Lake Branch Library (BPL) June 1, 2012 Don't want your kids to sit around doing nothing all? Let them go on adventures all throughout the summer. Moms, dads, and kids, come signup for our summer reading lirbray program.
Come celebrate and signup for the first day of the summer reading program! | Birmingham Public Library | 06/01/12 | Birmingham |
Free Friday Flicks: Cars 2Presented by Backyard Movie Parties at Homewood Central Park June 1, 2012 ABOUT CARS 2
Ratatouille producer Brad Lewis steps into the director's chair for this sequel that follows racing legend Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his trusty sidekick, Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), as they secure their passports and take part in the biggest race on the planet. As the first-ever World Grand Prix approaches, cars from every continent prepare for the ultimate competition. But who will have what it takes to become the fastest car on the planet?... | Backyard Movie Parties | 06/01/12 | Homewood |
| Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival | Bob Sykes Bbq and Blues Festival | 06/02/12 | Bessemer |
Family Fishing RodeoPresented by Birmingham Park & Recreation Board at East Lake Park June 2, 2012 Come join us for The Family Fishing Rodeo! The lake will be stocked with tons of fish. Bring your own bait and reel. Fun activities for the entire family! | Birmingham Park & Recreation Board | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Juneteenth Culture FestPresented by Birmingham Civil Rights Institute at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute June 2, 2012 Music, food, crazy contests and tons of fun. That's BCRI's Annual Juneteenth Culture Fest in Kelly Ingram Park. A free outdoor music concert and games for all ages take place at BCRI and in Kelly Ingram Park. Vendors supply a variety of great foods and other items for purchase. And a Sunday morning service at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church concludes the weekend.Celebration includes free admission to the museum. | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Alabaster CityFestPresented by Alabaster Arts Council at Municipal Park - Alabaster June 2, 2012 Come join us for Alabaster Cityfest. This is an all-day festival featuring music, kids activities and vendors. LoneStar and Everclear headline this years festival. | Alabaster Arts Council | 06/02/12 | Alabaster |
Summer Reading Kick-off party!Presented by Leeds Jane Culbreth Library at Leeds–Jane Culbreth Public Library June 2, 2012 Begin summer reading with a bang! Games! Entertainment by "The Groove Club"! Loads of fun for everyone! This year, the Leeds and Moody libraries are pairing up to present a fantastic party! Stop in for a great time and a cold treat! | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library | 06/02/12 | Leeds |
City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Family Fishing RodeoPresented by City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board at East Lake Park June 2, 2012 The 15th Annual City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Family Fishing Rodeo, the largest community fishing event in the state, will take place on Saturday, June 2, at East Lake Park, 84th Street and 1st Avenue North, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. In addition to tons of fish added to East Lake for the event, participants of all ages can enjoy contests, giveaways, family-friendly activities, information booths, health screenings and more. This event is free!
| City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
A Night Out in the Dora & Diego: Let's Explore ExhibitPresented by McWane Science Center at McWane Science Center May 31-June 2, 2012 Embark on a family adventure with your favorite Nickelodeon characters Dora the Explorer and Diego! Bring your own backpack and collect clues on a very special scavenger hunt! Be sure to bring your camera to capture all of your adventures. Refreshments provided. Reservations are required and space is limited. | McWane Science Center | 05/31/12-
06/02/12 | Birmingham |
National Trails DayPresented by Red Mountain Park at Red Mountain Park June 2, 2012 Join us for a National Trails Day celebration at Red Mountain Park! Fun hikes will begin at 9:00 AM, with a new trail dedication at 10:00 AM. There will be free snacks and refreshments, fun give-a-ways, and free outdoor adventures that include a history hike and a fitness walk!
The Red Ore Zip Tour will also be open for bookings that day. Online reservations are required for Zip Tour: www.redmountainreservations.org. | Red Mountain Park | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Birmingham Kitchen Table Big LunchPresented by Birmingham Kitchen Table at Railroad Park June 2, 2012 At Birmingham Kitchen Table, we've shared meals, shared thoughts and discovered that we're more alike than different. We also found out that we're not alone. In the United Kingdom, there's a movement like BKT: The Big Lunch.
The Big Lunch encourages as many people as possible across the UK to have lunch with their neighbors, as a simple act of community, friendship and fun. Like us, they believe that we as a society are better equipped to tackle challenges when we face them... | Birmingham Kitchen Table | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Glorious GardensPresented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 2-June 3, 2012 Glorious Gardens returns to Birmingham, showcasing six residential homes and one public garden.
The biannual event allows ticket-holders intimate views of six private gardens from across the horticultural spectrum,
from sprawling ranch style estate to quaint self maintained gardens.
Glorious Gardens not only educates visitors about plants, arts, gardening and various aspects of landscape design, but also benefits our mission to promote public knowledge and... | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Birmingham |
The 2012 Preserve Jazz Festival, presented by Tom Williams LexusPresented by The Preserve Jazz Festival June 3, 2012 An early summer, world-class, outdoor jazz festival hosted at The Preserve in beautiful Hoover, Alabama; held annually the weekend after Memorial Day.
Voted as one of the 50 "Must See Music Festivals" of 2011 in conjunction with The Year of Alabama Music.
"Park and Ride" FREE from Regions Park (Formerly The Hoover Met Stadium.) Per the City of Hoover, you MUST be able to hold all of your items on the bus ride to and from Regions Park. | The Preserve Jazz Festival | 06/03/12 | Hoover |
Vulcan’s 108th Birthday BashPresented by Vulcan Park and Museum at Vulcan Park and Museum June 3, 2012 Make plans to attend the BIGGEST birthday bash in Birmingham! Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 3, Vulcan Park and Museum will host a festive outdoor community celebration offering fun activities for the whole family! Admission will be charged and includes admission to the party, Vulcan’s Observation Balcony, Museum and a special exhibition in the Linn-Henley Gallery. Log on to www.visitvulcan.com... | Vulcan Park and Museum | 06/03/12 | Birmingham |
2012 BLUE AND WHITE WEEKEND AFFAIRPresented by PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC June 1-June 3, 2012 Blue and White 2012 is a weekend celebration with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. The Tau Sigma Alumni Chapter welcomes one and all to an all-state and regional celebration. As we commemorate our 1st Annual Blue and White Weekend, we invite every Sigma, Zeta, Greek, and Non-Greek to fully immerse themselves and partake in all that Blue and White Weekend has to offer. This is a great weekend to rediscover everything you love about the Blue and White, expose... | PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | Birmingham |
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