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Homewood on June

Fri., June 17

Funky Monkey

This annual event will feature both silent and live auctions, bingo, live music and complimentary drinks, all to raise money for Smile-A-Mile’s fight against childhood cancer. When: 6-11 p.m. Where: Regions Field

Peach Day at Ross Bridge

Free to the public, this annual community event supports local farmers, artisans and more. Enjoy local peaches, food trucks and shopping along with free kids activities. When: 4-8 p.m. Where: Ross Bridge Farmers Market

June 17-18

Steel City Smooth Jazz Fest

With an emphasis on Smooth Jazz and R & B, artists will provide outstanding performances over the course of two days When: Fri., 4-10:30 p.m. Sat., 12-10:30 p.m. Where: Linn Park in downtown, Birmingham.

June 17-19

Euphonious

Experience all that is “pleasing to the ear” at this year’s music and tech festival. Featuring artists such as Better Than Ezra, Colbie Caillat and Collective Soul, get ready to go wild at the Birmingham Zoo. When: 5:308:30 p.m. Each Day Where: The Birmingham Zoo

Sat., June 18

Father-Daughter Tea

This special time for dads and their daughters always fills up fast, so register early. This event is for all ages. When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Vestavia Hills Library

Wed., June 22

Bingo Benefiting AIDS Alabama

All proceeds from the ‘donate to play’ bingo game will be donated to AIDS

The Lost World of Dragons | June 18

Explore the histories of these legendary beasts and the cultures that celebrate them. This unique exhibition features life-size animatronic dragons with realistic movements and sound, as well as interactive displays that take guests through the stories of dragons throughout history. When:

Opens June 18 Where: McWane Science Center

Alabama. When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Cahaba Brewing Co.

Thurs, June 23

“Lessons with Less” Comedy Paint-Along!

Join professional artist Less Stringfellow (Paul Wilm) and his assistant Julia Sutter (Virginia Newcomb) for a still life paint along. All proceeds from the event will benefit Studio By The Tracks. When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Saturn Birmingham

June 24-26

Magic City Con

Magic City Con invites participants to celebrate their favorite fandoms and meet special guests during a weekend of activities and events centered around cosplay, sci-fi, art, comics, fantasy and video gaming. When: Fri. 3-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.6 p.m.; Sun. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Where: Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel

Thurs., July 7

World Games Opening Ceremony

The official introduction to The World Games 2022 will be a colorful and entertaining celebration of sport. Presented by Alabama Power, the presentation will feature live entertainment, special effects, honorable dignitaries and a parade of athletes representing more than 100 countries. twg2022.com. When: 8 p.m. Where: Protective Stadium

Fri., July 8

Chopped Whirled Food Edition

Teams work to create 3-course meals followed by prizes and feasting on creations of groups. For teens rising to grades 7-12. When: 1:00-4:00pm Where: O’Neal Library

July 7-17

World Games

The World Games is an 11-day international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. Held the year following the Summer Olympic Games, an anticipated 3,600 elite athletes from over 100 countries will compete for gold in 34 of the fastest growing sports in the world.

July 13- Aug. 7

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Red Mountain Theatre Company will debut Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a magical retelling of a most beloved fairytale. When: Showtimes Vary Where: Red Mountain Theatre

July 8

Alabama Theatre Summer Film Series

Grease Sing-Along kicks off this years summer film series at the Alabama Theatre. Tickets for all movies are $10 each. Doors open one hour before showtime, and each screening will begin with a sing-along with the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Upcoming movies include The Wizard of Oz, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blue Hawaii, and The Sound of Music. When: Showtimes vary Where: Alabama Theatre

July 15

O’Neal Library Red Mountain Theatre Improv

Learn the basics of improv and how to act on the spot with a teaching artist from Red Mountain Theater Company! For teens in grades 7-12 When: 1-4 p.m. Where: O’Neal Public Library

July 16-17

Tannehill Trade Days

On the third weekend of each month from March to November, shoppers and swappers come from far and near in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, furniture and other treasures. When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Tannehill State Park

FIRE ON THE WATER

City of Pelham’s Annual Fireworks Show at Oak Mountain State Park features Blaze Entertainment, beach volleyball, the treetop nature trail, playground, and fishing piers in the show’s vicinity. Flipside Watersports will be on the water providing wake boarding entertainment. Regular entrance fees apply. When: Park opens at 7 a.m. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. Where: Oak Mountain State Park

Mon., July 4

AMERICAN VILLAGE INDEPENDENCE DAY 1776

The fourth of July means fun, food and fireworks at the American Village. More than 40 patriotic activities throughout the day – music and dance, games, encounters with patriots of the past, the battle at Concord Bridge, and FIREWORKS at twilight’s last gleaming! Food trucks will be onsite. When: 11 a.m. Where: 3727 Highway 119 in Montevallo

THUNDER ON THE MOUNTAIN

For over 70 years a Magic City Independence day tradition, Thunder on the Mountain 2022 will illuminate the skies above Birmingham’s iron man. Free to the public. When: 9 p.m. Where: In the skies above Vulcan

Bluff Park WindoW Works

f Wood window restoration and repair f Sash replacement, rot repair f Replace broken and fogged glass f Wood insulated, putty glazed, and composite vinyl replacement sashes

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