People, Places & Things: A Week’s Happenings in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama – This week’s catalog of activities in the Magic City is abound with a variety of events spanning music, food, art, sports, and much more. Take a look at the line-up as we delve into some of the exciting happenings that this bustling city has to offer.
Music & Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art is hosting a return of Art on the Rocks on August 1, 2024, with a line-up of headliners led by Chicago-based musician Ric Wilson. Known for his distinctive blend of hip-hop, funk, and soul, Ric’s music delights both mind and body with vigorous percussion, captivating vocal arrangements, and instrumental prowess.
In tandem with the ongoing Art on the Rocks event, the 26th Annual Sidewalk Film Fest is also inviting music aficionados to enjoy a range of film screenings centered on the transformative power of music. With titles like ‘The South Got Something to Say,’ ‘Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex,’ and ‘The World According to Allee Willis,’ the festival is sure to captivate and inspire music and movie lovers alike.
Culinary Delights
On the food front, the city’s buzzing culinary scene is also offering visitors and locals alike a range of gastronomic opportunities to explore. From Happy Hour specials at D’Zire and the Soul Café to reggae-infused ‘Caribbean Nights’ at ‘The Vault,’ and ‘Afro Caribbean Nights’ at Ash’s on 2nd, Birmingham is serving up a multitude of flavors and experiences that are sure to satiate every palette.
Sports & Exercise
For sports enthusiasts and fitness buffs, Birmingham is hosting events like ‘Tuesday Night Trails,’ a weekly event held at Red Mountain Park, and ‘Every Friday Workout’ at Five Points West Library, which offers an engaging session of chair yoga and other chair exercises.
Education & Community Engagement
The city’s commitment to fostering education and community engagement is also evident in the range of initiatives, including computer classes at the Five Points West Library, children’s church at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, and the Joe Minter art exhibition. Guided tours of the unforgettable exhibition are offered every Friday in October for students and educators from 4th to 12th grades.
Looking Ahead
As we look to the future, marking the calendars for September and October is a must. Events like the Fall Plant Sale at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the Zoo Gala Safari Soiree, the Reunion Tour 2024 featuring beloved artistes like Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, and Fred Hammond, and the crowning glory – The Maxwell Concert at the Legacy Arena – all make it an exciting time to be in and around Birmingham.
With countless events catered to diverse interests, the city of Birmingham – affectionately known as the Magic City – truly has something unique to offer everyone. So whether you’re a music lover, food enthusiast, sports fan, or culture nerd, it seems there’s never a dull moment in this vibrant southern city.
