This quick guide from Alabama NewsCenter allows you to make the coolest weekend plans.

Liven up at the Steel City Jazz Fest on June 2-4 in Birmingham

A good time will be had by all at this year’s Steel City Jazz Fest, one of Birmingham’s biggest outdoor festivals, on June 2-4. Get your fill of jazz during two days with world-renowned and local talents. Hear Frankie Beverly, Rick Braun, Boney James, Morris Day and Time, Maysa Leak, Chuck Loeb, David Sanborn and more. Enjoy arts and crafts and good food at Linn Park at 710 20^th Street N. in Birmingham.

Head to the Magic City Brewfest for the best brews.

Try Alabama’s best brews at Magic City Brewfest June 3-4 at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham  

The Magic City Brewfest is a weekend dedicated to craft beer and sampling the best that Alabama has to offer. More than 200 beers will be available, including rare, specialty and cask ales that are new to Alabama. Attend from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Sloss Furnaces at Twenty 32nd Street North.

It’s 9-1-1 for fun at the annual Haleyville Festival June 3-4

Nearly 50 years ago, Haleyville took the country’s first 911 call. On June 3-4, the 911 Festival celebrates its heritage and first responders. Thousands of visitors will hail the city for a parade and a classic car show, arts and crafts, kid’s activities and to see musical headliner Lonestar, winner of the American Country Music Association Song of the Year Award for “Amazed.” Click for a schedule of events.

Savor ‘Sounds of Summer’ every Thursday evening in June in Montgomery

Summer’s hottest happy hour is at the Shoppes at EastChase every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in June. Enjoy live music, local food vendors and shopping. Call 334-279-6046 for details.

Delight in the Montgomery Film Festival at the Capri June 4

Indulge in a fun Saturday evening: Grab your critic’s notebook and settle in at the Capri Theatre for an evening of 13 wonderful short and feature length films, from local to international. The cost is $10 for general admission. Showings are from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call 334-262-4858 for details.

See ‘Earth, Moon and Stars’ on June 4 at Gayle Planetarium in Montgomery  

See the ‘Earth, Moon and Stars’ showing at Gayle Planetarium on Saturday.

Beat the heat and view the night skies as never before at the W.A. Gayle Planetarium in Montgomery. The cost is $6.50 for the 2 p.m. showing. The next “Earth, Moon and Stars” showing is Saturday, June 18. Call 334-626-4799 for more information.

Don’t miss the Mobile Funk Fest at Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds June 4

Enjoy good music, good people and good times at the Funk Fest tour in Mobile on June 4 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Artists include Dru Hill, Loose Ends, Master P, Mystikal and Scarface. The venue is The Grounds. General admission is $35. Attendees can bring food and beverages, and one lawn chair per person or standing room only is allowed. Call Xorbia Tickets at 1-877-350-7404 to charge by phone.