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….
The Birmingham Zoo is home to an amazing variety of fascinating animals, and this July, you have the opportunity to see a few of them up close! You can go behind the scenes to meet our North American Black Bear sisters, Bety and Sassy. When and Where The animal encounters will occur at the Birmingham…
While guests from Birmingham and all around the U.S. come to Ross Bridge for a round of golf or a relaxing day at the spa, you can also visit the paradisaical community this summer for some fresh produce and other goods. From now until August, the neighborhood will host the Ross Bridge Farmers Market every…
While it’s not uncommon to feel a bit winded after a good run, there are measures you can take to maximize your breathing. The more you understand about your body, the better you can take care of it, so join Dr. Beau Beard at Oak Mountain State Park this June to learn the biomechanics of…
Grab your best control stick and suit up in your finest cosplay, because the Magic City Con returns to Birmingham this June! The Hyatt Regency will most a throng of artists, merch dealers, game tournaments, guest panels, and more! When and Where The Magic City Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham (the…
