People, Places & Things: A Week Full of Entertainment in Birmingham
By The Birmingham Times
Welcome to the vibrant city of Birmingham, a place where there’s incessant buzzing with a plethora of activities, entertainment, and socials around every corner. From film festivals to album releases, from comedy gigs to sporting events — this week promises to be an exciting one for residents and visitors alike.
Weekend Full of Activities & Entertainment
The week begins with Alabama Blazin Bingo at Overtime Grill and Bar and culminates with numerous noteworthy film screenings at the annual Sidewalk Film Festival, thus offering a diverse range of activities guaranteed to cater to everyone’s interests.
Saturn Nights are Back!
Saturn, one of the most happening venues in town, will host the Beersippers’ Album Release Show. On Friday, you can enjoy Metal Night with Blood and Brutality, Casket Kids and Blood Stained Dusk at The Nick Rocks or immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of Soultopia at Saturn. The fun continues on Saturday with the Late Night event featuring R.1.Y.T.
Sidewalk Film Festival
For movie buffs, the annual Sidewalk Film Festival will be screening a wide array of films, including documentaries and narratives. One of the standouts for the weekend includes the screening of the film ‘We Strangers’ on Saturday and the ‘Black Lens Documentary’ on Sunday.
Art, Breweries, and Baseball
If you prefer a dose of artistic culture, the Self-Soothe Saturday: Art and Yoga at the Birmingham Museum of Art promises creativity and relaxation. As the evening descends, quench your thirst at the 3rd Thursday Blues Jam at True Story Brewing or cheer for Sean of the South as he sings the National Anthem at the Birmingham Barons baseball game.
Upcoming Events
Make sure you mark your calendar for the upcoming 21st Annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival happening next Saturday. Also, keep an eye out for the Jamaica Bama Reggae Block Party at the Black Creek Tavern.
Education, Career, and Personal Development
The Lead Early Birmingham 2024-2025 Cohort Application, an initiative for families with children aged five and below, has its deadline for applications on August 30. Following this, the Safe Haven Initiative After School Program starts on September 9, offering assistance in various subjects for students of grades K-5.
The Strive Birmingham Initiative
Young adults looking for employment can explore Strive Birmingham, a 10-week program helping individuals start a fulfilling career in Healthcare and Office Operations.
Finally…
Everyone in Birmingham is sure to find a corner that suits their interests this week. Whether it’s enjoying the thrilling baseball game, pondering the nuanced narratives of the film festival, or tapping your feet to the rhythm of music at Saturn. So, get out there and enjoy everything that Birmingham has to offer!
Author: STAFF HERE BIRMINGHAM WRITER
The BIRMINGHAM STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HEREBirmingham.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Birmingham, Jefferson County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Sidewalk Film Festival, Sloss Music & Arts Festival, Magic City Classic, and civil rights commemorations. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Birmingham Business Alliance and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, plus leading businesses in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing that power the local economy such as UAB Medicine, Regions Bank, and Encompass Health. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREHuntsville.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Alabama's dynamic landscape.
