| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Movie and PopcornPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) May 31, 2012 MOVIE AND POPCORN
Everyone's favorite sword-fighting cat sets out on an adventure to save his hometown, joined by street-smart Kitty Softpaws and mastermind Humpty Dumpty. Thursday, May 31, 10:30am.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 05/31/12 | Mountain Brook |
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 |
Super Summer Comic Book to Film SeriesPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 3, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series.
Today's film is an action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark, who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight evil. Rated PG-13.
Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be served, and the library’s selection of graphic novels and comic books will be available for check out. Selected comic books and graphic novels will... | Birmingham Public Library | 06/03/12 | Birmingham |
Night at the Library- Summer Reading Kickoff EventPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 4, 2012 Please join us for this family-oriented event with snacks, crafts and a beautiful short film. Dress as your favorite Book Character to win door prizes. Every child who attends will get a Glow-in-the-dark "Dream Big" gel bracelet. (While supplies last) | Irondale Public Library | 06/04/12 | Irondale |
Sidewalk Salon: Distribution Trends with Amotz ZakaiPresented by Alabama Moving Image Association at ROJO June 5, 2012 Sidewalk Salon is a FREE monthly networking and educational event aimed at film makers and film fans alike. Join us the 1st Tuesday of each month to meet new people, learn something new and enjoy complimentary chips, salsa and queso from our friends at Rojo. Amotz Zakai spearheads Echo Lake Production’s search for international directors looking to make English language films. Born in Jerusalem, Amotz served as a Lieutenant in the Israel Defense Force for four years. Following that, Amotz... | Alabama Moving Image Association | 06/05/12 | Birmingham |
Brown Bag Lunch Program - Historic Landmarks of the WorldPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 6, 2012 Dan Cruickshank’s informative travelogue continues with erotic cave paintings in the Australian outback, the grisly rituals of an Indonesian funeral, an ornate Thai heirloom and the majestic temples of Angkor in Cambodia.
Please bring a sack lunch; drinks and dessert provided. All programs last one hour unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Katie at kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us or 205/445-1118. | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/06/12 | Mountain Brook |
First ThursdaysPresented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art June 7, 2012 The Museum just keeps getting better. Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a special after-hours experience. We offer curator or staff-led tours of the galleries, and feature drinks and tapas at Oscar’s. Visit artsbma. org for more information.
6pm, Gallery Talk with Emily Hanna, curator of the Arts of Africa and the Americas on Inuit Sculpture
7 pm, Film: Martha of the North | Birmingham Museum of Art | 06/07/12 | Birmingham |
Movie and PopcornPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 7, 2012 MOVIE AND POPCORN
Set in Paris in the 1930s, this is the tale of an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station. He becomes wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Thursday, June 7, 10:30am.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/07/12 | Mountain Brook |
Free Friday Flicks: The MuppetsPresented by Backyard Movie Parties at Homewood Central Park June 8, 2012 ABOUT THE MUPPETS
On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage a telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit... | Backyard Movie Parties | 06/08/12 | Homewood |
British TV viewing - Doctor Who Fan ClubPresented by The Blue Box Companions - Doctor Who Fan Club at Homewood Public Library June 9, 2012 The Blue Box Companions of Birmingham is a Doctor Who and British Television fan club located in Birmingham, Alabama. Our group meets once a month to watch Doctor Who as well as other British Science Fiction related shows. We discuss Doctor Who, British Television, and Science Fiction in general. Our group is composed of seasoned fans as well as new fans, both young and old. Our meetings are held at the Homewood Public Library (1721 Oxmoor Road) from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm on the second... | The Blue Box Companions - Doctor Who Fan Club | 06/09/12 | Homewood |
Super Summer Comic Book to Film SeriesPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 10, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series.
In today's film alien invaders arrive in New Mexico Territory in 1875 to face Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. Rated PG-13. Our AfterParty discussion is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jun. 26th.
Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be served, and the library’s selection of graphic novels and comic books will be available for check out. ... | Birmingham Public Library | 06/10/12 | Birmingham |
| Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine | Birmingham Public Library | 06/13/12 | Birmingham |
| Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine | Birmingham Public Library | 06/13/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee | Birmingham Public Library | 06/13/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee | Birmingham Public Library | 06/13/12 | Birmingham |
Movie and PopcornPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 14, 2012 MOVIE AND POPCORN
Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor. Thursday, June 14, 10:30am.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
MONDAYS | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/14/12 | Mountain Brook |
Hell and Back AgainPresented by Pell City Center at Pell City Center June 14, 2012 This award winning dovumentary and Oscar nominated movie will make its premierer in Alabama at the Pell City Center. A reception honoring several of the men and their families. There will be a question and answer session following the movie. | Pell City Center | 06/14/12 | Pell City |
Teen Steampunk:Themed Craft & GamePresented by Bessemer Public Library at Bessemer Library June 14, 2012 Steampunk is a mixture of old world, steam powered tech machines with science fiction twists. Teens will own the night through craft-related activities, mind games, and a special movie screening. Refreshments will be served. | Bessemer Public Library | 06/14/12 | Bessemer |
Viva Health Starlight Gala: Pacino, One Night OnlyPresented by Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center at Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center June 15, 2012 American icon Al Pacino will grace the stage of UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center as the guest artist for the center’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the 2012 Viva Health Starlight Gala. This event is rescheduled for June 15, 2012, due to a movie the Oscar-winning actor is filming in April.
Pacino is one of the most respected actors in all film history and one of the greatest movie stars of our time. “Pacino, One Night Only” will begin with the actor discussing... | Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center | 06/15/12 | Birmingham |
Free Friday Flicks: Alice In WonderlandPresented by Backyard Movie Parties at Homewood Central Park June 15, 2012 ABOUT THE MOVIE
From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure "Alice in Wonderland", a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse,... | Backyard Movie Parties | 06/15/12 | Homewood |
Free Friday Flix in The Library TheatrePresented by The Library Theatre and Hoover Public Library at The Library Theatre June 15, 2012 Join us for Free Friday Flix in The Library Theatre at the Hoover Public Library! Free admission and refreshments.
On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10-million needed to save... | The Library Theatre | 06/15/12 | Hoover |
Adult Summer Reading - Potluck Movie!Presented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 16, 2012 It's the annual Movie Potluck! Bring a dish (or dessert!) to share and watch the film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's bestselling book about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960's South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project.
For more information, contact Holley at 205-445-1117 or hwesley@bham.lib.al.us! | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/16/12 | Mountain Brook |
Summer Film Series: Gone with the Wind (1939)Presented by Alabama Theatre at Alabama Theatre June 17, 2012 American classic in which a manipulative woman and a roguish man carry on a turbulent love affair in the American south during the Civil War and Reconstruction. | Alabama Theatre | 06/17/12 | Birmingham |
Super Summer Comic Book to Film SeriesPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 17, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series.
Today's film spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard, where a powerful but arrogant warrior reignites an ancient war. Rated PG-13.
Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be served, and the library’s selection of graphic novels and comic books will be available for check out. Selected comic books and graphic... | Birmingham Public Library | 06/17/12 | Birmingham |
| Monday Movie | Homewood Public Library | 06/18/12 | Homewood |
Doc & Dish: Super Summer EditionPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 18, 2012 Join us for fun food and food for thought as we view a comic book-themed documentary film and dish about it afterwards. Tonight's film covers the history of comic books from page to screen. It's a heroes' journey of hits, misses and unstoppable superpowers, featuring the Spiderman, X-Men and Batman films and beyond. | Birmingham Public Library | 06/18/12 | Birmingham |
Documentaries After DarkPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 19, 2012 Experience the celebrated masterpieces from one of the world's most famous museums. Home to one of the most extensive and famous art collections in the world, the Louvre Museum features unrivaled sculpture galleries spanning Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern sculpture, objet d'art, antiquities, and other great masterpieces of sculpture on exhibit at the Louvre. From ancient Assyria and Egypt to the 18th century, each piece is put into its historical context - enabling a better... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/19/12 | Mountain Brook |
Brown Bag Lunch Program - Genghis Khan's TombPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 20, 2012 The lost tomb of Genghis Khan could be unearthed and destroyed at any time. Can engineer and explorer Albert Lin, equipped with cutting-edge technology and just a handful of obscure clues from ancient texts, find and protect the tomb of the Great Khan before it is destroyed? Lin's research leads him to search for a lost mountain-the Burkhan Khaldun, and make his most remarkable discovery, one that may solve an 800-year old mystery and cause waves in the archaeological community for... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/20/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee | Birmingham Public Library | 06/20/12 | Birmingham |
Movie and PopcornPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 21, 2012 MOVIE AND POPCORN
With the help of three fans, the Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon. Thursday, June 21, 10:30am.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
MONDAYS
Toddler Tales... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/21/12 | Mountain Brook |
Free Friday Flicks: HugoPresented by Backyard Movie Parties at Homewood Central Park June 22, 2012 ABOUT THE MOVIE
Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father (Jude Law). Accompanied by the goddaughter (Chloe Grace Moretz) of an embittered toy merchant (Ben Kingsley), Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the... | Backyard Movie Parties | 06/22/12 | Homewood |
| Summer Film Series: Singin In The Rain (1952) | Alabama Theatre | 06/24/12 | Birmingham |
Super Summer Comic Book to Film SeriesPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 24, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series.
In today's film Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into a superhero dedicated to defending the USA's ideals. Rated PG-13.
Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be served, and the library’s selection of graphic novels and comic books will be available for check out. Selected comic books and graphic novels will... | Birmingham Public Library | 06/24/12 | Birmingham |
FILM: The Weight of the NationPresented by Birmingham Botanical Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens June 24, 2012 As we celebrate The Year of Alabama Food, Birmingham Botanical Gardens welcomes a documentary series all about food: the good, the bad and the ugly. All of the movies are free and open to the public. Registration not required.
All of the films are presented by Leaf & Petal and will take place in the Linn-Henley Lecture Hall in the Garden Center and promptly begin at 2 p.m.
After some of the films we will be having a community conversation with experts who can... | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 06/24/12 | Birmingham |
Adaptations AfterParty: Cowboys & AliensPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) June 26, 2012 Adaptations is Avondale Library's book-to-film group. For each title, we host a screening party (where we watch the movie) and an AfterParty (where we discuss the book and film). Patrons are invited to attend either program, and may attend both for the full experience.
Tonight we'll be discussing the graphic novel "Cowboys and Aliens" and the film it inspired. | Birmingham Public Library | 06/26/12 | Birmingham |
Brown Bag Lunch Program - Art Forensics Presented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 27, 2012 Today’s Brown Bag film begins with the portrait of a young woman painted during the Renaissance. Originally sold for $20,000 at auction, the work is now believed to be an undiscovered work of Leonardo DaVinci. In this documentary we will talk to the experts who investigated this artful mystery.
Please bring a sack lunch; drinks and dessert provided. All programs last one hour unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Katie at kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us or... | Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/27/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Central Library Youth Department Presents Come See the Stars Shine | Birmingham Public Library | 06/27/12 | Birmingham |
| Five Points West Library Presents a Movie Matinee | Birmingham Public Library | 06/27/12 | Birmingham |
Movie and PopcornPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) June 28, 2012 MOVIE AND POPCORN
Revisit Antarctica and your favorite dancing penguin as he and his son find a way to unite the penguins against a new threat. Thursday, June 28, 10:30am.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below).
| Emmet O'Neal Library | 06/28/12 | Mountain Brook |
Zombie Madness: Teen Summer Event at IPLPresented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library June 28, 2012 Professional Make-up artists from Magic City Face Paint will be here to transform you into the undead! Wear old ratty clothes to complete the look and help the library staff make the video "Zombies Read".
This event is part of the Irondale Public Library's Summer Reading program! | Irondale Public Library | 06/28/12 | Irondale |
Free Friday Flicks: Alvin and The Chipmunks: ChipwreckedPresented by Backyard Movie Parties at Homewood Central Park June 29, 2012 ABOUT THE MOVIE
Dave Seville (Jason Lee), the Chipmunks (Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney) and the Chipettes are taking a luxury cruise to the International Music Awards. Of course, Alvin cannot resist the urge to create havoc, and the singing rodents soon find themselves marooned on a seemingly deserted island. While Dave and an unlikely ally launch a search, Alvin and company discover that they are not alone on the island, as they first thought.... | Backyard Movie Parties | 06/29/12 | Homewood |
Summer Film Series: Mamma Mia Sing-Along (2008)Presented by Alabama Theatre at Alabama Theatre July 1, 2012 The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA. | Alabama Theatre | 07/01/12 | Birmingham |
Super Summer Comic Book to Film SeriesPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 1, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series.
In today's film a nerdy high school student is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains abilities that he must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. Rated PG-13.
Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be served, and the library’s selection of graphic novels and comic books will be available for check out. Selected... | Birmingham Public Library | 07/01/12 | Birmingham |
Sidewalk Salon: Sidewalk Sneak PeekPresented by Alabama Moving Image Association at ROJO July 3, 2012 Sidewalk Salon's are FREE networking and educational events for filmmakers and film buffs, held the first Tuesday of each month in the sideroom at Rojo. Networking at 6:00pm, Presentation at 7:00pm.
Want to be the first to know which films will be screening at Sidewalk 2012? Want the inside scoop on the films we're most excited about? Join Rachel Morgan and Kyle McKinnon, Festival Programmers, for a true sneak peek of Sidewalk 2012. | Alabama Moving Image Association | 07/03/12 | Birmingham |
Movie and PopcornPresented by Emmet O'Neal Library at Emmet O'Neal Library (Mountain Brook) July 5, 2012 MOVIE AND POPCORN
A sheltered chameleon accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, where the townspeople are in need of a courageous sheriff. Thursday, July 5, 10:30am.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT - OTHER REGULAR PROGRAMS
Check out some of our other regular programs for children. For program details please see our entries on the birmingham365.org Events Calendar or visit the Children's section of the Emmet O'Neal Library website (see link below). | Emmet O'Neal Library | 07/05/12 | Mountain Brook |
| Teen Movie Day | Bessemer Public Library | 07/05/12 | Bessemer |
| 1st Saturday Movie at Noon | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 06/02/12-
07/07/12 | Gardendale |
Summer Film Series: To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)Presented by Alabama Theatre at Alabama Theatre July 8, 2012 Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. | Alabama Theatre | 07/08/12 | Birmingham |
Super Summer Comic Book to Film SeriesPresented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL) July 8, 2012 Join us Sunday afternoons June 3rd - July 15th as we celebrate Comic Books in film with an Adaptations Film Series.
Today's film is a compelling reboot that explores the origins of the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. Rated PG-13.
Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be served, and the library’s selection of graphic novels and comic books will be available for check out. Selected comic books and graphic novels will be available for... | Birmingham Public Library | 07/08/12 | Birmingham |
| Monday Movie | Homewood Public Library | 07/09/12 | Homewood |
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