Photo by Nitro Circus Live
Photo by Ronald McDonald House Alabama
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24th Annual Heart of the House Gala
Friday, August 7 from 6–10 p.m. Ronald McDonald House Alabama. RMHCA’s largest fundraiser features a cocktail reception, auctions and dinner to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House Alabama. $600/couple. ronaldmcdonaldhouseal.org
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Nitro Circus Live
August 19 at 7 p.m. Regions Field. Nitro Circus brings high-flying action sports stunts and live entertainment to Regions Field. $49+. nitrocircus.com
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Universe: Foundations of the Cosmos ~ 3–4 p.m. The Christenber- ry Planetarium, Samford University. An immersive 40-minute kid-friendly program through space. eventbrite.com 3 Monday Dungeons & Dragons ~ 5–6:30 p.m. Chelsea Pub- lic Library. Ages 12–14. cityofchelsea.com Monster of the Week ~ 4–6 p.m. Homewood Pub- lic Library. Grades 6–12. Dice and sheets provided. homewoodpublic library.org
Musicians & Arts Conference 8:30 a.m. Tabernacle of Praise Ministries. A four-day conference. $81+ . eventbrite.com Animation Alley ~ 2–4 p.m. Homewood Public Library. Monthly teen animation classes. homewoodpublic library.org Petting Zoo! Farm & Exotic ~ 10:30 a.m.–noon. Home- wood Library Parking Lot. Ages 0–12. Meet an alpaca, llama, mini high- land cow, goat, rabbit, polish chicken, bearded dragon, and a hedgehog from Redbird Willow Farm. homewoodpublic library.org Tot Spot: Preschool Story Time ~ 10:30–11 a.m. Chelsea Public Library. cityofchelsea.com
Grease 7 p.m. Virginia Samford Theatre. A rock ‘n’ roll high-octane musical. $25–35 . virginia samfordtheatre.org Heal the Block ~ 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Birming- ham. This free, fami- ly-friendly community celebration features music, vendors, youth ac- tivities, & local resources. birminghamal.gov MOBINC Car Event ~ 8–11 a.m. Birmingham. A monthly community car event. mobincbhm.com The Odyssey 10:45 a.m.–1:40 p.m. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. Watch Odysseus’ epic journey home after the Trojan War. $6–7.75 . sidewalkfest.com Pepper Place Farmers Market ~ 7 a.m. to noon. Pepper Place. A weekly farmer’s market. pepperplacemarket.com PJ Party: Finding Nemo 10:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. Bring the family
in pjs. Breakfast options available. $6–7.75 . sidewalkfest.com Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Vulcan Park & Museum. America250 exhibition honoring Alabama changemakers. $4–8 . visitvulcan.com
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Birdsong Farmers Market ~ 8 a.m. to noon. 2824 5th Ave. S. facebook.com
Birmingham Barons vs. Chattanooga Lookouts 6:30 p.m. Regions Field. Baseball game. $13+ . milb.com Birmingham Legion FC vs. Rhode Island FC 7 p.m. Protective Stadium. Soccer match. $16+ . bhmlegion.com Chess Club ~ 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Chelsea Public Library. cityofchelsea.com Deep South Duals Wrestling Tournament 10 a.m. BJCC North & South Exhibit Halls. $25 , kids under 6 are free. bjcc.org Dino Safari 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Birmingham Zoo. Robotic dinosaur exhibit. Included with zoo admission. $19–24 . birminghamzoo.com
Rockin’ for Restoration ~
6 p.m. Ferus Artisan Ales. A night of music benefitting the Will Bright Foundation. $10 donation encouraged . ferusales.com Summer of Spike: Inside Man 12:45–3 p.m. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. $6–7.75 . sidewalkfest.com
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Science Night at AEIVA ~
5:30–7 p.m. Abroms-En- gel Institute for the Visual Arts. This free Birming- ham Zoo partnership blends art and science with hands-on activities. calendar.uab.edu
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Grease 2:30 p.m. Virginia Samford Theatre. $25–35 . virgini asamfordtheatre.org
An Evening with The Hillbilly Thomists 7 p.m. Lyric Theatre. The Dominican friars bring
5 Wednesday
Understanding Our
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