Oak Mountain State Fair

The Oak Mountain State Fair is underway this week through April 2 and opens again April 5-9. Carnival rides include Big Kahuna, Flying Circus, High Roller and Matterhorn or take the kids for a visit in kiddie land for rides like the Baja Buggy, Dino Train and Oscar’s Goldfish. There will be plenty of games to choose from that require skill and patience. Some games will let children win every time. The food court has a wide variety of selections, including funnel cakes, cotton candy, fried Twinkies, Polish sausage, chicken wings and corn dogs. The fair is at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime at the Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham. (contributed)

Women’s History Month events

• Ongoing: “Salute to Women,” 10 a.m., Negro Southern League Museum, 120 16th St. S. in Birmingham.
• March 29: Sip ‘N Paint, 6 p.m., Mardi Gras Park, 104 S. Royal St. in Mobile.
• March 30: A Day with H.E.R., 9 a.m., Rosa Parks Museum, 252 Montgomery St. in Montgomery.
• March 30: The Women Gather, 5:30 p.m., Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. N.
• March 31: Women’s History Month with Kate McGarry, 6 p.m., Theatre Huntsville, 2211 Seminole Drive in Huntsville.

Celebrate Women’s History Month March 30 at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute for an evening of entertainment. (contributed)

“Salute to Women” will spotlight the history, contributions and struggles of women players in the Negro Leagues. The exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is ongoing until a permanent exhibit is installed in the late summer. (contributed)

“Salute to Women” will spotlight the history, contributions and struggles of women players in the Negro Leagues. The exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is ongoing until a permanent exhibit is installed in the late summer. (contributed)

“Salute to Women” will spotlight the history, contributions and struggles of women players in the Negro Leagues. The exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is ongoing until a permanent exhibit is installed in the late summer. (contributed)

“Salute to Women” will spotlight the history, contributions and struggles of women players in the Negro Leagues. The exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is ongoing until a permanent exhibit is installed in the late summer. (contributed)

Frontieres San Frontieres

The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Frontières Sans Frontières.” The production is underway through Sunday, April 2 on campus. The show follows Win, a resourceful young orphan trying to make ends meet in a war-ravaged place called “Here.” With only a makeshift shelter to call home, Win and her two younger siblings have to learn to survive in the harsh environment of the streets. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets can be purchased Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. in Rowand-Johnson Hall or by phone at 205-348-3400. They can also be purchased online at ua.universitytickets.com. The performance will take place in the Allen Bales Theatre.

Woodlawn Street Market

The Woodlawn Street Market (WSM) will kick off its 10th anniversary Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 60 Birmingham makers will feature art, jewelry, clothing, toys, food and décor along 55th Place between First Avenue North and First Avenue South. Follow WSM on Facebook and Instagram for updates throughout and between market seasons or visit woodlawnstreetmarket.com.

The Woodlawn Street Market is April 1 on 55th Place between First Avenue North and First Avenue South. (contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market has been a staple for the Woodlawn community for years and has helped stimulate entrepreneurship in the Magic City. (contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market has been a staple for the Woodlawn community for years and has helped stimulate entrepreneurship in the Magic City. (contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market has been a staple for the Woodlawn community for years and has helped stimulate entrepreneurship in the Magic City. (contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market has been a staple for the Woodlawn community for years and has helped stimulate entrepreneurship in the Magic City. (contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market is April 1 on 55th Place between First Avenue North and First Avenue South. (contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market is April 1 on 55th Place between First Avenue North and First Avenue South. (contributed)

Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival

Join the Japan-America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens in celebrating the Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival. The family event will feature cultural exhibits and activities for all ages Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Musical performances and martial arts demonstrations are also part of the fun. Admission is free. Parking will be available only at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Carpooling is encouraged.

To learn more, visit the website.

Visit the Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri) and learn more about the Japanese culture April 1 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. (contributed)

Visit the Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri) and learn more about the Japanese culture April 1 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. (contributed)

Visit the Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri) and learn more about the Japanese culture April 1 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. (contributed)

Visit the Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri) and learn more about the Japanese culture April 1 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. (contributed)

Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival

Pratt Park will be full of local and regional artist vendors Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. featuring a variety of artwork, jewelry and giveaways. Children will be able to work on free-to-take-home art projects, and the first 200 child visitors will receive a free bag of art goodies. Entertainment throughout the day includes Taylor Bagi, Justin Turberville, the April Pendergrass Band, Alma Brown and the A-1 Gospel Singers, and the Stephanie Pickett Band at the Pratt Park Amphitheater stage. At 3 p.m., the Wilson Pickett Jr. Legacy will present a gospel hour featuring talented performers, including Jalise Wilson, Clark King, the Springfield Male Chorus, Dathan Thigpen and Justis Powell. Food trucks and family games will be available all day. Click here to browse the virtual workshops. Following the festival, the Wilson Pickett Jr. Legacy will present “His Music, His Life, His Journey” at the Doster Center at 7 p.m. The performance will contain mature language. A pop-up farmers market will be within the festival for Alabama-made and Alabama-grown specialties. For more information, call 334-595-0850 or visit the website. Admission to the festival is free.

Hangout Music Festival ticket sales

The Hangout Music Festival will have its annual three days of music on the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores May 19-21, featuring headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Calvin Harris, Paramore and Lil Nas X.  Hangout’s VIP offerings include pool access, elevated food and beverage packages, premium viewing areas, customized concierge services and more. Find the full lineup here. Hangout beach vacation and festival ticket packages are on sale here.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Hangout Music Festival for great music and fun in the sun. (Hangout Music Festival)

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Hangout Music Festival for great music and fun in the sun. (Hangout Music Festival)

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Hangout Music Festival for great music and fun in the sun. (Hangout Music Festival)

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Hangout Music Festival for great music and fun in the sun. (Hangout Music Festival)

Renew Our Rivers cleanups

Cleanups include:

• Logan Martin (Coosa River) cleanup is underway through April 1. For more information, contact Bud Kitchin at 256-239-0242.
• Lay Lake at Plant Gaston (Coosa River) cleanup will begin April 1. For more information, email glpickett@southernco.com.

Cleanup supplies will be provided. ROR is a national-award-winning campaign originated by Alabama Power in 2000 that has grown into community cleanups on rivers, lakes and creeks across four Southeastern states. Since its start, thousands of volunteers have removed more than 16 million pounds of trash and debris from waterways. For the complete ROR schedule, visit apcshorelines.com.

Commemoration of the 1963 Palm Sunday March

The community is invited to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the march to Birmingham City Hall from St. Paul Methodist Church Saturday, April 1. The program will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Paul UMC and will include acts of commemoration, music and poetry. There will be a commemorative march from St. Paul to Kelly Ingram Park at the site of the “Three Kneeling Ministers.” Festivities include poetry reading at historic sites with the conclusion at St. Paul UMC for more poetry and music from the Scrollworks Music School students. Click here to register. For more information, visit stpaulbham.org. St Paul UMC is at 1500 Sixth Ave. North.