Can’t Miss Alabama: Get the weekend started with fabulous shows, festivals

The off-Broadway hit 'The Marvelous Wonderettes,' underway through June 26, features more than 30 classic ‘50s and ‘60s hits, including 'Lollipop,' 'Dream Lover' and 'Lipstick on Your Collar.' (Ann Little / Alabama Shakespeare Festival)
Enjoy events and performances all around the state.
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Meet and learn about the lives and loves of Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, in the smash off-Broadway hit “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. When the Wonderettes reunite to perform at their 10-year reunion, we learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. The production will feature more than 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” Performances are underway through Sunday, June 26. Read the COVID-19 Policy for Patrons before buying a ticket.
Red Mountain Entertainment
Weekend concerts include:
- June 9 – Crowder, The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach.
- June 9 – Jesse McCartney, Mars Music Hall in Huntsville.
- June 10 – Dierks Bentley, The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach.
- June 11 – Dierks Bentley, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville.
For more shows, visit redmountainentertainment.
The World Games 2022 Closing Ceremony
Witness history at the Closing Ceremony of The World Games 2022 (TWG 2022). Presented by Coca-Cola, the Closing Ceremony will be held Sunday, July 17 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham. The all-star celebration will feature Lionel Richie joined by Alabama, Jamey Johnson, Bo Bice, Taylor Hicks, Blind Boys of Alabama, Pastor Mike (McClure) Jr., Ruben Studdard, Yung Bleu and Martha Reeves. Serving as the grand finale of TWG 2022, “One World – One People: Celebrating Legacy, Achievement and Unity“ will commemorate The Games with incredible performances and the opportunity for athletes, fans and volunteers to bid farewell to Birmingham. The Closing Ceremony will climax with the ceremonial passing of The World Games flag to representatives of the 2025 host city, Chengdu, China. Get tickets for the July 7 opening and July 17 closing here. Buy tickets for each individual sport here. For more information about The World Games 2022, call 205-846-2500 or go to twg2022.com.
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Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions will face the Houston Gamblers in this USFL game on Saturday, June 11 at 5 p.m. at Protective Stadium. Click here for the complete schedule. Buy tickets here. Follow the Birmingham Stallions on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Bands After The Beach
Kick off the weekend every Thursday through Aug. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with live music in the entertainment districts of Palms Plaza and Wharf Parkway at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Bring a chair to set up in the perfect viewing location, grab a drink and enjoy free kids’ attractions including a balloon artist, stilt walker, magician and juggler. After each show, enjoy the Spectra Laser Light Experience at 9 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Get more information here or follow along on Facebook.
Caribbean Food and Music Festival
Experience Caribbean heritage and culture Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in DeBardeleben Park in historic downtown Bessemer. The Caribbean Music and Food Festival will be a blast with a parade, face painting and dancing. Call 205-383-1726, email cacaoonline@gmail.com or visit the website to learn more.
Pride Week in Birmingham
Events include:
- June 9-10 – Magic City Fashion Week Season Four, 5 p.m., Birmingham Museum of Art.
- June 9 – Cosmic Pride Bowling, 9 p.m., Bowlero.
- June 10 – Out at the Field Pride Night with the Barons, 5:30 p.m., Regions Field.
- June 10 – The Royal Pride Prom, 7 p.m., Magic City Acceptance Center.
- June 10 – Pride at the Plaza Drag Revue, midnight, Upside Down Plaza.
- June 11 – Pride Drag Brunch, 11 a.m., Steel Gastro Pub.
- June 11 – Central Alabama Pride Parade, 8 p.m., Lakeview.
- June 11 – Loud and Proud Official Parade Afterparty, 10:30 p.m., Saturn.
- June 12 – PrideFest, 11 a.m., Linn Park.
- June 12 – Official PrideFest After Party, 9 p.m., Quest Club.
For more details, visit centralalabamapride.org.
Kinky Boots
Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he is meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible and discover that, when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. “Kinky Boots” plays through June 26 at Birmingham’s Red Mountain Theatre and features a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. Link here for showtimes and ticket information.
Woodlawn Street Market
Enjoy a fun experience with lots of delicious food and beautiful Birmingham-made goods at the Woodlawn Street Market Saturday, June 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Marketgoers will find jewelry, packaged and baked delicacies, craft and vintage goods, hair care accessories, apparel, candles, and skin and body care. The market is in the historic business district on the block at 55th Place between First Avenue North and First Avenue South. For more details, visit woodlawnstreetmarket.com. Follow Woodlawn Street Market on Facebook.
East Lake Fishing Rodeo
Enjoy a weekend of family fun at the annual East Lake Fishing Rodeo. There will be an East Lake fish stocking event Friday, June 10 at 2 p.m. and Fishing Rodeo Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Friday at 2 p.m., kids will meet players from the USFL and learn fishing skills from professional Bass Masters while the lake is being stocked with more than 2,000 pounds of catfish. On Saturday at 8 a.m., the Fishing Rodeo will be at East Lake Park and open to the public. Giveaways include prizes for the first 10 fish and the three largest fish. Bring your own fishing equipment. A fishing license is not required. Attendees will enjoy food vendors and more. For more information, call 205-254-2348 or email india.bailey@birminghamal.gov. East Lake Park is at 8101 Fourth Ave. N. in Birmingham.