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Have a night out at the ball game as the Barons face off against the Montgomery Biscuits through Saturday night. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. / Alabama NewsCenter)
Spend the weekend at an exciting Birmingham sporting event.
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons will play the Montgomery Biscuits through May 22 at Regions Field. On select nights, enjoy family day, fireworks, discounts and more. Follow this link to stay updated on promotions and giveaways. With the reopening of Regions Field, the Birmingham Barons’ intent is to provide a fun family atmosphere in a safe environment. Through a reduced capacity with social distancing boundaries, guests can take comfort in knowing that the Birmingham Barons and Regions Field are committed to safety at all times.
Alabama Ballet
The pubic is invited to attend a fundraising event outdoors under the stars in Birmingham at the Alabama Ballet Center for Dance with dinner, dancing and a special performance by the Alabama Ballet Friday, May 21 at 6 p.m. The signature philanthropic occasion will raise vital funds for the Alabama Ballet and offer guests an opportunity to celebrate the company, its dancers and the generous patrons who support it. In lieu of the annual Pointe Ball, the Alabama Ballet Spring Soirée will raise funds for the school and the company as well as Alabama Ballet’s education and outreach programs. For more information about becoming a corporate sponsor or purchasing a table or ticket, email mary.goodrich@alabamaballet.org or call 205-322-4300. For general inquiries email information@alabamaballet.org.
Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure
Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure in Bessemer has reopened for the season. New additions include the Rocket Racer, which is the largest water slide in Alabama, with other expansions, renovations and improvements. Tickets and season passes can be found at alabamaadventure.com. All sales are final; no refunds or rain checks. Email info@alabamaadventure.com or call 205-481-4750 for general inquiries.
Birmingham Legion
The next Birmingham Legion game is Wednesday, May 26 at BBVA Field against OKC Energy. Hot dogs are $1 and Coors Lights are $2. Entertainment includes a fireworks show. Last week, the Birmingham Legion defeated Memphis while breaking an Alabama pro soccer record with more than 10,000 people attending. Tickets for the upcoming matchup are available online. Visit bhmlegion.com for upcoming games.
Playhouse in the Park
Performances of “Romeo and Juliet” are underway through Sunday, May 23 at Mobile’s Playhouse in the Park. Kip Williamson will play Romeo and while Emily Dickson and Evie Frey will be featured as Juliet. The shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at playhouseinthepark.org/box-office. For upcoming shows, visit playhouseinthepark.org.
Caamp in concert
Tickets go on sale Friday for the Caamp concert. The performance will be Friday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $32.50 at the door. Purchase tickets at avondalebrewing.com.
Reggae Block Party and Culture Dred Reggae concert
Get dressed up in your best Caribbean apparel for the Reggae Block Party and Culture Dred Reggae concert hosted by Slayyy Queen and Rich Muzik in Birmingham at Lit on 8th. Music includes Afrobeat, dancehall and Soca by DJ Tali and DJ Trini Fresh. The event will be outdoors Sunday, May 23 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a limbo line contest and jerk and Caribbean food specials. Admission is $10. Buy two tickets and get one free. For more information, call 205-427-0710. The venue is at 518 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. RSVP at eventbrite.com.
Art Walks
Friday Night Art Walks return to Downtown Huntsville on the second Friday of every month through October from 5 p.m. to 8 pm. Vendors will include local artists, home goods, baked goods and fun activities. Admission is free. Click for the complete list of vendors.
‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” brings together works primarily from the Birmingham Museum of Art’s permanent collection that look at themes of power and agency. This exhibition takes its name from a painting by Amy Sherald, whose portraits depict Black portrait-sitters with pride, dignity and joy, representation historically afforded only to white people. Some artists in the exhibition look toward power in creative endeavors, like music. Others contemplate the hidden potential of everyday objects by transforming them into works of art. Several artists engage the representation of space and architecture – including museum spaces – to discover the dynamics of power. Considered together, these works illustrate the importance of being seen, choosing how to be depicted and telling one’s own history. The exhibit will be available through January 2022 at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Birmingham Walking Tours
Vulcan Park and Museum (VPM) announces the expansion of its annual programming with 40 tours scheduled across Birmingham through the end of 2021. Visitors and residents may experience the history and beauty of Birmingham’s neighborhoods and cultural districts in a fun, invigorating way. The Birmingham Walking Tours invite participants to step into the shoes of the architects, visionaries, socialites and entrepreneurs who sparked the magic in the “Magic City.” The first three tours will be Center Street, the Retail/Theatre District and Five Points South, led by Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins, Gary Bostany and Allison Vosicky, respectively. From historical homes to new retail developments, VPM has offered walking tours the past 16 years unlocking and discovering the uniqueness of the city. A brainchild of historian and author Phillip Morris, the tours allow participants to dive into Birmingham’s history and culture to discover hidden architectural treasures. Registration is $25 for VPM members and $40 for nonmembers. Masks and social distancing are required. Tour groups will not exceed 20 participants. Reservations and payment are required in advance. The Birmingham Walking Tours are on Saturdays and Sundays over the next year. For more information or to register, go to birminghamwalkingtours.com.
Gravity Island Watersports
OWA’s Gravity Island Watersports in Foley will open the summer with two wet attractions, an Aqua Play and Wake Park, which are the first of their kind in coastal Alabama. The Aqua Play, by Union AquaParks, offers recreational waterplay on two inflatable obstacle courses in the lake at OWA. Guests will slip and slide, trying not to fall off, as they test their versatility and rush across the obstacles. The Wake Park is a two-tower cable system by Sesitec System 2.0 stretching across the lake at OWA, operated by professional wakeboarder T.J. Allen and his wife, Caitlin. Their team will provide hands-on training with the cable system to help guests glide across the lake with certified lifeguards on hand to ensure a fun, safe experience. Allen and his team will coach and give lessons to those looking to improve their wakeboard skills. For those new to watersports, Gravity Island Wake Park offers a “get up guarantee” to enhance the experience for every rider. Once open, reservations will be available online or onsite at the OWA Island Boathouse or Starting Dock behind Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant. Sign up for email updates at gravityislandwatersports.com.
Drive Electric Earth Day
Electric vehicle owners will display their vehicles Saturday, May 22 from 8 a.m. to noon and will be on hand to answer questions about the vehicles’ comfort, range and price. The selection of electric vehicles will provide an up-close look at the ever-growing number of EV models available to American consumers. Several precautionary measures have been put in place in recognition of the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks will be required, and hand sanitizing gel and wipes will be available. Registration is required. The event will take place at The Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham’s Lakeview neighborhood. For more information, visit driveelectricweek.org.
Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama
For more than a decade, the Wiregrass Museum of Art has hosted the Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama, an exhibition of work created by Alabama students with visual impairments, blindness or deafness. The exhibition is juried statewide and travels from Birmingham to Mobile. Select pieces are shown internationally. The Helen Keller Art Show emphasizes creativity, color and tactile media in the arts. The winning entry for the grand prize is selected by the Helen Keller Festival Board to receive the Patty Johnson Award and will remain in the permanent collection at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, the birthplace of Helen Keller. The show will be on view through Saturday, May 22 at 126 Museum Ave. in Dothan.
DeSoto State Park
Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in the DeSoto Falls picnic area will be open this weekend for scenic kayak trips up the West Fork of Little River north of Fort Payne. Rent sit-on-top kayaks for a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. An adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip. Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests and paddles will be provided. Shack hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kayaks are available by reservation Monday through Friday, by appointment only, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for information at 256-845-5380.
Highland Park Golf Course
Unwind at the Highland Park Golf Course in Birmingham from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Golfers are welcome to walk along the cart path. Book your tee time at highlandparkgolf.com or call 205-322-1902. Link here to learn more.
