Can’t Miss Alabama: Jazz up your weekend in Birmingham’s Historic 4th Avenue Business District
Downtown Birmingham will be filled with the sounds of smooth jazz Aug. 24 at the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival. (contributed)
Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
Birmingham’s Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a day filled with music, food, vendors and community. Attendees will have access to businesses throughout the district. For the children, there will be a video game truck, clowns and face painting. Small coolers and lawn chairs are welcomed. Admission is free. Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Downtown Birmingham will be filled with the sounds of smooth jazz Aug. 24 at the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival. (contributed)
Ukrainian Freedom Festival
The Independent Presbyterian Church will again host the Ukrainian Freedom Festival Saturday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. The free festival features tastings of traditional Ukrainian food; Ukrainian music and dancing; live video feeds from friends in Ukraine; and booths by multiple organizations. For volunteer information and details, email nmathes@ipc-usa.org or call 205-933-3725. The festival is at 3116 Highland Ave. South.
Hog Days of Summer
The seventh annual Hog Days of Summer event in Montgomery will be Saturday, Aug. 24, featuring live performances by Drive-By Truckers, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Cris Jacobs and Ms. Aretta Woodruff. The family affair will offer a kids’ zone with inflatables, arts and crafts, and games for all ages. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Learn more about the barbecue and Americana music festival and how to buy tickets here. The venue is at 300 Water St.
Hog Days of Summer Barbecue and Americana Music Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, in Montgomery. (contributed)
Hog Days of Summer Barbecue and Americana Music Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, in Montgomery. (contributed)
Hog Days of Summer Barbecue and Americana Music Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, in Montgomery. (contributed)
Upcoming live concerts
- Aug. 23: Train and REO Speedwagon, 7 p.m., The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach.
- Aug. 23: Magic City Mayhem, 8 p.m., Iron City in Birmingham.
- Aug. 23: North Mississippi Allstars, 8 p.m., Avondale Brewing Co. in Birmingham.
- Aug. 24: Washed Out, 8 p.m., Iron City in Birmingham.
- Aug. 24: Ivan Cornejo, 8 p.m., The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville.
- Aug. 24: Lalah Hathaway Vantablack Tour, 7:30 p.m., Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.
Sidewalk Film Festival
The 26th annual Sidewalk Film Festival is underway through Sunday, Aug. 25, in Birmingham’s historic theater district. The film fest is offering screenings of more than 200 films, filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, networking events and parties. Venues include the Alabama School of Fine Arts, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Museum of Art, Carver Theatre, First Church Birmingham, Lyric Theatre and Sidewalk Cinema. Click here for the schedule and here for tickets. The festival map is updated regularly; check here for updates.
The 26th annual Sidewalk Film Festival is underway through Aug. 25 at multiple venues in downtown Birmingham’s historic theater district. (Jaysen Michael)
The 26th annual Sidewalk Film Festival is Aug. 19-25 at multiple venues in downtown Birmingham’s historic theater district. (Jaysen Michael)
Birmingham Barons baseball
The Birmingham Barons will battle the Biloxi Shuckers at Regions Field through Sunday, Aug. 25. Follow this link for the complete schedule, updates, promotions, giveaways and ticket information. Regions Field is a cashless facility.
Birmingham Legion soccer
The Magic City’s professional soccer team, Birmingham Legion FC, will face the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Protective Stadium Saturday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available online. Birmingham Legion FC games are broadcast live on WABM My68. Call 205-791-7145, download the Legion FC app or follow @bhmlegion on social media for more information.
