Every year, admirers of Greek food, culture, and zest for life flock to downtown Birmingham to enjoy a full-scale celebration of this Mediterranean paradise. As one of the oldest and most highly anticipated festivals around, the Birmingham Greek Festival is celebrating its 47th year in the Magic City, October 3 through 5 this year. Come…
Fall is on its way, with the crisp evenings and cool breezes you’ve been dreaming of throughout the long sweltering summer months. Around here, you know it doesn’t last long, though. So you need to take advantage of these gorgeous days while they last. Outdoors adventurers, here’s a partnership you’re sure to love: Mountain High…
Everyone loves a great deal. True bargain hunters simply can’t resist the draw of a good thrift shop – and the Pelham area has more than a few to explore. Whether you’re searching for furniture or home accessories, clothing and shoes, electronics, toys, or anything else you can think of, thrift store shopping can be…
A good run deserves a good reward, and you can enjoy the two together at the Birmingham Wicked Wine Run! This September, runners can hit the trials of the Morgan Creek Vineyards and enjoy some delightful wine in the process. When and Where The Race will take place on Saturday, September 14. at Morgan Creek…
Hootie and the Blowfish were a staple of house parties and good times back in the 1990s, and now they’re back on tour with their first album in more than a decade. The jangly rock band will play at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre this September, so don’t miss your chance to hear some ‘90s classics…
It’s August, which means summertime is starting to come to a close. But it’s not quite over just yet, and the proof of that is in the plants! That’s right, before the leaves start changing and eventually falling off, come out to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale to stock up on those greens…
This August, the waters of East Lake Park will echo with drums as a fleet of colorful dragon boats race across to the finish line for Birmingham’s own Dragon Boat Festival! When and Where The race will occur at East Lake Park on Saturday, August 24. It begins at 9 a.m. and will run until…
If garden-variety 5K races are no longer satisfying your need for excitement, it may be time to step it up. How about throwing in some tough climbs, steep slides, and slippery crawls? Oh, and one more thing: lots and lots of mud. Mud Factor Birmingham takes a 5K race and spins it into an obstacle-filled…
If you’d like to exercise your creative side this summer, you’ll have the perfect opportunity this month at the Bob Ross Oil Painting Class at Hobby Lobby! A skilled teacher will help you create your own painting using Ross’ techniques, and when you’re done, you’ll have a beautiful new work of art to display in…
If you’re looking for a fun and fanciful way to keep your little ones occupied this summer, consider a day camp set amid vibrant flower fields and beautifully landscaped oases. Designed to inspire and delight young imaginations, Fairy Tales in the Gardens is a week-long, fantasy-themed day camp for children ages 4 through second grade….
