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Aug. 17-19 VESTAVIA HILLS
No More Safety Pins Liberty Church Grace Klein Community presents an item swap Thurs. from 5-9 p.m. (Early Shoppers Only), Fri. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Items include winter/fall clothing, maternity, kids clothing, baby gear, toys, games shoes and gift items for all ages. The cost to participate is $25 per every 20 items. For more information, visit “No More Safety Pins” Facebook page.
Fri., Aug. 18 BIRMINGHAM
Art on the Rocks Birmingham Museum of Art The final installment of the Museum’s summer series will kick off at 7 p.m. and be packed full of performances by artists and actors, bakers and filmmakers, musicians and more. Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information, visit artsbma.org.
Sat., Aug. 19 BIRMINGHAM
Beer, Bands & Bullies Cahaba Brewing Co. Bama Bully Rescue presents their 7th annual festival from 4-11 p.m. The event will feature some of Birmingham’s best bands, raffles and beer. This years lineup includes music by Atticus Avenue, Five Shot Jack, Matt Herren Band, Sylvia Rose Novak and special sets by DJ Lee J. Friendly leashed
dogs are welcome. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds benefit Bama Bully Rescue. For more information, visit “Beer Bands & Bullies 2017” Facebook page.
SAVE THE DATE Aug. 25-26
BIRMINGHAM
Chirps and Chips Birmingham Botanical Gardens Alabama Wildlife Center’s junior board, Raptor Force, is hosting its annual fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. The event will feature a casinothemed night that includes games, live entertainment, a silent auction, a drawing, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. Tickets are $50. For more information, visit alabama.travel/ upcoming-events/chirps-and-chips-2. BIRMINGHAM
Just A Call Away 5k & Fun Run Uptown Entertainment District Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and America’s First Federal Credit Union presents the third annual 5k and fun run to benefit the Crisis Center Inc., which provides 24-hour support services for individuals experiencing personal crisis or mental health issues. Runners of all ages and abilities, strollers and pets are welcome. Entry fees are $35 for the 5k and $20 for the fun run. For more information, visit runsignup.com/Race/ AL/Birmingham/ACallAway5k. BIRMINGHAM
Fairytales and Frogs Day Birmingham Zoo This second annual event is set from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. behind the Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Stage. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite costume. Festivities include face painting, photo opportunities with costumed characters, animal demonstrations, a DJ, arts and crafts and a Coca-Cola sampling booth. For more information, visit biriminghamzoo. com. BIRMINGHAM
Local Authors Expo Birmingham Public Library The annual expo held at the Central Library from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. will showcase Alabama authors. Two featured authors, Chandra Sparks
BIRMINGHAM
Twice as Nice Sale Zamora Temple The Birmingham Area Mothers of Multiples will host a consignment sale, featuring new and gently used infant, children and maternity clothing; baby equipment; toys and more. On Friday, the sale will be open from 5-9 p.m. with no strollers or children under 10. A Saturday sale from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. will be open to strollers and all children. This event is free. For more information, visit bigtent.com
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annual fundraiser will take place form 5-8 p.m. The event will include adult beverages and samples from Dave’s Pizza, Demetri’s BBQ, Homewood Gourmet, Little Donkey, Nabeel’s Café, Piggly Wiggly, Shiki, Soho Social and Urban Cookhouse. Festivities include music by Mike Sheehan and Eric Watters, bounce houses, a climbing wall and more. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, visit homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
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Sat., Aug. 26 MOUNTAIN BROOK
Boiling N’ Bragging, Sat., Aug. 19 Otey’s Tavern Rotary District 6860 will host the ninth annual Boiling N’ Bragging from 6:30-9:30 p.m.benefitting the Critical Care Transport program at Children’s of Alabama. The event will feature a tailgate party including a cookout and low country boil featuring $1 drink specials, corn hole, live music and entertainment by WJOX. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Kids 10 and under are free. For more information, visit give.childrensal.org. ❖
Splond (10:30 a.m.) and Nia Mya Reese (1:00 p.m.), will discuss their writing and the publishing process. Admission is free. For more information, visit bplonline.org. HOMEWOOD
World Humanitarian Day Drive 85 Bagby Drive, Ste. 216 VisionOne Inc. will host a sock and sleeping bag drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a goal of collecting 500 pairs of socks and 100 sleeping bags to be distributed to the homeless in the Birmingham area. Needed items are new or gently used sleeping bags and new socks for men, women and children. Donations can be mailed or dropped off to 85 Bagby Dr., Ste. 216, Homewood, 35209. For more information, contact Tonda Thomas at 677-3142 or visit vision1inc.org.
Sun., Aug. 20 BIRMINGHAM
L’Chaim Alys Stephens Center The Birmingham Holocaust Museum’s annual fundraiser will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Jemison Concert Hall, featuring the Steel City Men’s Chorus. The event will include special musical entertainment arranged by Keith Cromwell, Executive Director of Red Mountain Theatre Company including the cast of RMTC’s “Fiddler on the Roof”, Abijah Cunningham, Amy Johnson and Kristen Sharp. A dessert reception will follow the program. Individual tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for students. For more information, visit bhamholocausteducation.org.
Aug. 22-27 BIRMINGHAM
ALABAMA'S LARGEST GASLIGHT SHOWROOM
Sidewalk Film Festival Downtown Birmingham The 19th annual film festival will include screenings of movies from filmmakers across the country and around the world. Film screenings will be held in 11 venues located within Birmingham’s historic Theatre District, including the Alabama Theatre and the Lyric Theatre. Ticket options range from $30-$285. For more information and a full schedule, visit sidewalkfest.com.
Thurs., Aug. 24 BIRMINGHAM
2828 Linden Avenue Homewood 870-4060 www.alabamagaslightandgrill.com
Vino & Van Gogh Bridgestreet Zuriel Technology Group presents a wine and art event hosted by United Ability’s Junior Board featuring silent and live auctions, wine tastings, food music and art. The event is from 6-9 p.m. and tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple. All proceeds provide programs and services to people with disabilities. For more information, visit united ability.org.
HOMEWOOD
Tailgate Challenge The Bell Center Event-goers at the Bell Center’s Tailgate Challenge will enjoy tastes of tailgating food at various team tents, music, kid-friendly events and team rivalry. Celebrity judges will award the teams on most team spirit, best tasting food, and best all around. The event is from 11 a.m -2 p.m. and tickets are $15 for adults; kids enter for free. For more information, visit the bellcenter.org. BIRMINGHAM
Fairy Tale Ball Birmingham Marriott Grandview Childcare Resources will host its 11th annual family-friendly gala from 5:30-8:30 p.m., featuring dance music, a silent auction, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a “candy bar”, costumed stilt walkers, magicians, jugglers, fairy tale characters and more. Family tickets are $200 and admit up to 2 adults and 2 children. Individual adult tickets are $90, children 12 and under are $20 and children 2 and under are free. For more information, visit “11th Annual Fairy Tale Ball” Facebook page. BIRMINGHAM
Passport to Uganda Sozo Trading Co. Experience first hand the streets of Uganda as the store and warehouse are transformed allowing you to truly experience the story of Sozo. The seventh annual Sozo Childrens Fundraising Dinner will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. and include dinner, interactive experiences, a video presentation, silent auction and a block party. This family friendly event is $30 per ticket. Dress is casual. For more information, visit sozochildren.org/ dinner/.
SEPT. 3 and 4 MOUNTAIN BROOK
KI Sisterhood Estate Sale Knesseth Israel Congregation The congregation will host an estate sale on Fri., from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun., from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Mon., from 11a.m.-4 p.m. Items available include antiques, artwork, jewelry, books, toys, housewares and more. Proceeds will support programs and services offered at Knesseth Israel Congregation. For more information, visit kicong.org. ❖