Don’t let this Friday, August 13th scare you - there’s plenty of fun to be had around Birmingham!
12th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week
August 12-29
60+ Birmingham-area participating restaurants
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Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) organizers are pleased to kick off its 12th annual event. Happening Thursday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 29, the 18-day event presented by Spire brings patrons the opportunity to indulge in two, three and four-course meals at a prix-fixe price at over 60 Birmingham-area participating restaurants, bars and food trucks. Boasting both to-go and dine-in options again this year, BRW helps to stimulate the local economy and boost local love for Birmingham’s award-winning restaurant scene. In addition to the traditional event, BRW has plans for a Wine-O-logy event and is focusing efforts to help restaurants get staffed as well.
From fine dining to down-home cookin’, food and drink lovers with a taste for adventure can enjoy special breakfast, lunch and/or dinner prix-fixe menus ranging from $5 to $50 per person – making it easy and affordable for everyone to enjoy a taste of Birmingham’s diverse dishes and sips. BRW, known as Birmingham’s premier culinary and beverage event, aims to support local restaurants by giving individuals incentives to enjoy the South’s most vibrant culinary destination, one bite at a time.
Eat in the Streets
August 14 (10AM - 10PM)
Pizitz Food Hall
Enjoy another weekend of Eat in the Streets! Patrons can buy food at restaurants inside the Pizitz Food Hall and dine outdoors or check out Art Crawl on Saturday, August 14 from 10AM-10PM on 19th Street North between First Avenue North and Second Avenue North.
Birmingham Hammerfest
Benefitting Lakeshore Foundation
August 14-15
Pepper Place
The Birmingham Hammerfest fueled by BOLT24 is returning to Birmingham on August 14-15, 2021. USA CRITS D1 professional cycling teams from all over the US will be racing through the streets of Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham. This exciting, fast-paced criterium racing is not just for the pros. Amateurs, juniors and hand cyclists will be tackling the same course and putting their skills to the test.
This special weekend includes something for all ages with a Kids Zone, Community Hour, Lil’ Shamrock fun ride, a dog parade, best-dressed contests for prizes, food trucks and more. Don’t miss all the festivities in Pepper Place! For details click here.
The Wildflowers - A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
August 15
Alabama Theatre
Missing Tom Petty and looking for live music at one of your favorite venues? Then look no further than The Wildflowers playing at The Alabama Theatre this Sunday.
“The Wildflowers have become one of the most popular tribute shows across the southeast US, and quickly gaining recognition in other regions. Equipped with decades of experience and a passion for Tom Petty’s magic way with songs, The Wildflowers bring music lovers of all stripes what they adore. More Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,” (Alabama Theatre). See here for tickets.
Sidewalk Cinema
*Tonight - August 12 (4PM and 7PM showings)
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Come out to Sidewalk Cinema tonight, Thursday, August 12th for one of the most talked about documentaries of the year. Featuring Anthony Bourdain and his career as a chef, writer and host, revered and renowned for his authentic approach to food, culture and travel - the film will leave fans with much to discuss.
Fairy Tales and Frogs Day
August 14
The Birmingham Zoo
Princes and Princesses! Lords and Ladies! The Birmingham Zoo formally invites all royal characters and yes, even some frogs, to attend the Fairy Tales and Frogs Day on Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Festivities will take place on Henley Park Lawn and are included in the price of Zoo admission for the day (free for Members). All guests (children and adults) are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes while meeting and taking photos with a multitude of royals for a magical day where fairytales come to life. See here for details.
Club Gaston
Benefiting A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club
Walter Howelett, Jr. Clubhouse
August 13 (7PM)
Plan for a wonderful event to celebrate 54 years of A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club’s positive impact on our community’s youth and raise crucial funding for their programs. The stage is set for a fun evening celebrating the Club’s key priorities - Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Leadership. At #ClubGaston, you will experience a day as a club member with fun interactive learning activities, food, drinks and entertainment. The goal of this unique event is to build more support for A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club and the youth they serve in this community. For tickets and more information click here.
Picasso Pets 2021
August 14
The Grand Bohemian Hotel
Hand in Paw is celebrating 25 amazing years of service to the community at our 20th annual signature auction, Picasso Pets!
The diamond-studded gala will take place on Saturday, August 14 from 6-10pm at The Grand Bohemian. To allow room for social distancing and other COVID protocol, this year's Picasso Pets guest list will be limited by invitation. They’ll start the evening with a chic cocktail reception featuring delicious drinks and hors d'oeuvres, diamond drop, wine pull and more. Following the reception, guests will enjoy the official debut of the 2021 Picasso Pets paintings. A glitzy live auction will add to the evening's excitement, and Hand in Paw Therapy Teams will interact with guests throughout the event!
Picasso Pets 2021 is sure to be a Hollywood sensation!
** Coming Up
Kids Korner
Benefiting the YWCA
August 19
Regions Field
Join the YWCA for a fun evening of cotton candy, games, fireworks, and fundraising at the re-imagined KIDS Korner event on Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Regions Field. The new date, time, look, and venue are sure to create an experience you won’t want to miss! All proceeds from the event, hosted by the YWCA Junior Board of Directors, will help support the YWCA Child Development Center and the children they serve each day.
The YWCA Central Alabama believes that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter what circumstances they are born into. Their nationally accredited Child Development Center makes certain that children experiencing homelessness or living in low-income or at-risk households are kindergarten-ready, and provides a safe place to learn, grow, play and forget about their adult-sized worries. With your help, the YWCA can continue to provide a strong foundation for those who are the most vulnerable.
