St. Elias Food and Culture Festvial
St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church will celebrate its 24th Annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival (and “THE RETURN” of an in-person event!) from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday, April 29 – 30, 2022! Admission is FREE! Come try homemade Lebanese food for lunch, dinner, or dessert; watch traditional Lebanese dancing demonstrations by our youth; bid on a premium item at the Silent Auction; participate in an informative Church tour; and dabke like no one is watching to a live Lebanese band! Click
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Art in the Village
Mark your calendars for Art in Village on April 30th from 9AM-4PM at Mountain Brook City Hall! Mountain Brook’s favorite event is back, in an exciting new location! Well-known for its 40 years on Crestline Field, the Mountain Brook Art Association’s Annual Spring art show is moving around the corner to Mountain Brook City Hall in the midst of popular Crestline Village. Local artists, many regionally famous, will sell their fine art in and around City Hall. The location is perfect for spending time at the show and taking in the restaurants and shops just steps away. Free parking. Handicap, kid, and dog friendly everywhere in the Village. Click
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Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival
The Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival presented by City of Bessemer, BLOX , and Premiere Chevrolet is set for April 30, 2022. This event will combine the best blues music and legendary Bob Sykes BBQ at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama from 12-8pm. Gates open at 11am. Click
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Hoover Public Library Scholastic Book Fair
Visit the Hoover Public Library on May 4 from 9AM-9PM for a book fair! Click
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Baby Bird Shower
Spring is here! Come celebrate all the baby birds arriving in the wild with us and see our facility on May 7 from 11AM-2PM. Enjoy cake, refreshments, bird themed crafts, games, and meet our glove trained education birds up close. Check out our Baby Bird Wish List to see the items we need most. This event is free after admission to Oak Mountain State Park. Click
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Join the Birmingham Public Library staff at Avondale Park on May 14 from 10AM-1Pm for the 2022 Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration! There will be inflatables, crafts, a book walk, & other games. Urban Ice will be there & will give 150 free snow cones to children who participate in the kick-off. Admission is free. Click
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Jewish Food and Culture Fest
The annual Jewish Food and Culture Fest, taking place on May 15 from 11Am-3PM at Levite JCC of Birmingham, is one of B’ham’s favorite outdoor food events. Enjoy all of your favorite foods from recipes have been passed down for generations, including brisket, falafel, pastrami, matzah ball soup, and rugelach (to name just a few). There will also be live entertainment and a number of family-oriented activities, plus local vendors displaying their wares. Click
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Forstall Art Spring Fling
The spring fling will take place at Forstall Art Center on May 21 from 10Am-2PM. There will be demos, raffles, food and drink. Masks are preferred. This event is free and open to the public. Watch demonstrations of Jacquard Tie Dye, Qor Watercolor, Printmaking & Calligraphy, Gel Printing, Book Arts, Origami, Angelus and POSCA markers. Click
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