Bulldogs at UAB Blazers Football 2:30 p.m. Protective Stadium. $22+. uabsports.evenue.net Thief, Poet, & Songs 7 p.m. UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. $36+. alabama symphony.org 4 October Antiques at the Gardens 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens. $15+. bbgardens.org Symphony Goes Wild 6:30 p.m. Birmingham Zoo. An animal-inspired concert at the zoo. $15–25, kids under 2 are free. alabamasymphony.org
activities available for children. bluffpark artassociation.org
Wine Bar. An immersive theatre event about hope, resilience, and life’s small joys. $35. redmountaintheatre.org Janet Simpson + Jake Manzi + Ashley Wingo 8 p.m. Woodlawn Theatre. $15. woodlawntheatre bham.com 8 October Every Brilliant Thing 7:30 p.m. Golden Age Wine Bar. $35. redmountaintheatre.org Symphony @ Saturn ~ 6:30 p.m. Saturn. This free Alabama Symphony Orchestra concert mixes symphony, film score, and pop classics. alabamasymphony.org The Game’s Afoot Multiple showings Oct. 8–18. Homewood Theatre. A hilarious, nonstop whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. $25. homewoodtheatre. ludus.com 9 October 21st Annual Barber Vintage Festival All day through Oct. 11. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy., Leeds. Stunt shows, a kids’ zone, manufacturer demo rides, live music, and more. Children under 15 are free with a paying adult. barbermuseum.org
Place. A weekly farmer’s market. pepperplacemarket.com 11 October Daniel Tosh 7 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. $75+. bjcc.org
Dollar Pistols ~ 7 p.m. Ferus Artisan Ales. ferusales.com The STARS Tour featuring Anne Wilson 7 p.m. BJCC. $37+. bjcc.org 10 October 5th Annual Bookin’ It 5K 8–10 a.m. Trussville Public Library. Helps support the library’s programs! Offers a chip-timed course, race shirt, vendors, giveaways, and more. $30–35. trussvillelibrary.com Alabama Home Show 10 a.m.–5 p.m. BJCC. Explore local home prod- ucts and services. Free in advance, $10 at the door. bjcc.org Be Cancer Aware! 11 a.m. to noon. Negro Southern League Museum. An informative session. Free. eventbrite.com
Antiques at the Gardens 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Multi- ple days. Birmingham Botanical Gardens. $15+. bbgardens.org ArtPlay Presents Secrets About Spiders ~ 10:30 a.m. Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Ages 0–5 can join Vocabby to learn through song and play. alysstephens.org
Elevation Nights Tour 2026
7 p.m. Legacy Arena at the BJCC. Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick. $47+. bjcc.org
Siluria Sounds Concert Series ~
Birdsong Farmers Market ~
3 p.m. Alabaster Amphithe- ater (1953 Municipal Way, Alabaster). An Alabama Symphony Orchestra performance. cityofalabaster.com 12 October Every Brilliant Thing 7:30 p.m. Levite JCC. $40. redmountaintheatre.org 13 October
8 a.m. to noon. 2824 5th Ave. S. facebook.com
Nordic Walking at Aldridge Gardens 8:30–10 a.m. Aldridge Gardens. A guided walk. Registration required. Free. hooveralabama.gov
5 October
Birmingham Book Club Discusses Burn of the Everflame ~ 7–10 p.m. On Tap Sports Cafe. eventbrite.com 6 October Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour 7 p.m. Avondale Brewing Co. $35. avondalebrewing.com Robbie Fulks 7 p.m. Woodlawn Theatre. $20. woodlawntheatre bham.com 7 October
Oktoberfest ~ 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Moody City Park. moodychamber.net Pajama Party: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)
Birdsong Farmers Market ~
Ballin in Boutwell: Alabama A&M vs. Samford
8 a.m. to noon. 2824 5th Ave. S. facebook.com
7 p.m. Boutwell Auditori- um. A men’s college bas- ketball exhibition game. $23+. aamusports.com Every Brilliant Thing 7:30 p.m. Levite JCC. An immersive theatre experi- ence. $40. redmountain theatre.org
Cowboy Day at Old Baker Farm 9 a.m.–5 p.m. through Oct. 11. Old West strolls, live shootouts, and bluegrass. $15, children one & under free. oldbakerfarm.com Hoots & Howls: Daytime Halloween Event 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Last three weekends in October. Birmingham Zoo. Included in admission. birminghamzoo.com
10:30–11:55 a.m. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. A cozy family screening with light breakfast options
available. $6–7.75. sidewalkfest.com
Pepper Place Farmers Market ~ 7 a.m. to noon. Pepper Place. pepperplacemarket.com Pinson Butterbean Days ~ 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Main St., Pinson. pinson butterbeandays.com Pumpkin Junction Multiple departure times on weekends Oct 3–18. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. $17–30. hodrrm.org
JOURNEY – Final Frontier Tour
Explorer Concert: The Symphony Is All Around You 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Helena’s Buck Creek Festival ~
7:30 p.m. Legacy Arena at the BJCC. $65+. bjcc.org 14 October Ballin in Boutwell: Auburn vs. UCF Women’s Basketball 12 p.m. Boutwell
6–10 p.m. Helena Am- phitheater (4151 Helena Rd., Helena). Free, some events cost $5+ . helenas buckcreekfestival.com Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again 7 p.m. Legacy Arena at the BJCC. $65+. bjcc.org
Thompson High School Performing Arts Center. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra takes families on a journey through classical music and fan-favorites from Star Wars , Harry Pot- ter , and Indiana Jones . $10. alabamasymphony.org
Helena’s Buck Creek Festival ~ 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Helena
Amphitheater. Free, some events cost $5+. helenas- buckcreekfestival.com Pepper Place Farmers Market ~ 7 a.m. to noon. Pepper
Auditorium. $12+. auburntigers.com 15 October
Every Brilliant Thing 7:30 p.m. Golden Age
Samford University
14th Annual Tacos
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