February 2023 Calendar

Welcome to our new and improved Birmingham Parent calendar of events for 2023! We’ve streamlined a bit and tried to highlight those events we think will be most appealing to families. You can find more details about every entry, as well as other events that didn’t make the print calendar, at BirminghamParent.com or by scanning the code on this page.

Remember, you can upload your own great events online as well. Look to the online calendar for more great local sports events, exercise classes, conferences and so much more. February is Black History Month! Be sure to look for GREAT EVENTS this month surrounding Black History in our city.

01

WEDNESDAY

Story Sprouts

9:30-10am, Hoover Public Library. 205 444-7800.

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Adult ESL Classes: Beginner

6-7pm, Hoover Public Library. Weekly class; textbooks provided. Classes taught by a TEFL-certified instructor. Placement tests required. Email Kim at hvrefdesk@hooverlibrary.org with questions.

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Hamilton

7:30-10:30pm, BJCC. Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Shows through February 4.

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02

THURSDAY

Groundhog Day

All Together Storytime

9:30-10am, O’Neal Library. Informal storytime with lively music.

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PJ Storytime

6:30-7pm, Hoover Public Library. 205-444-7800.

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America

7:30pm, The Alabama Theatre, 205-252-2262. $45-$95.

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03 FRIDAY

Storytime @ Lee Branch 10:30-11am, Hoover Public Library. 205-444-7800..

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Teen Watercolor Painting

4-5:30pm, Homewood Public Library. Interested in learning how to paint with watercolors? Ms. Cat will show you how! All supplies provided. Open to 6th-12th graders. Register online.

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Lettermen of the USA One Yard at a Time Gala 6-10pm, The Club of Birmingham. Lettermen of the USA hosts the 4th Annual “One Yard at a Time Gala.” Guests will have the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, former college professional football players, and coaches all with the purpose of raising money to help veterans in need.

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Red Mountain Theatre presents Dreamgirls

7:30-9:30pm, Red Mountain Theatre Company. Root for the young singing trio from Chicago at the center of Dreamgirls, as they go from hopefuls to superstars. With music inspired by groups like The Supremes, Dreamgirls is a love letter to American R&B music. 205-324-2424.

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05 SUNDAY

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3-5pm, Homewood Public Library. Join the teen department and play this classic tabletop RPG with other teens. All levels welcome. Grades 6-12. Register for each session online.

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06 MONDAY

GirlSpring - Empowerment for Girls

5-6pm, Homewood Public Library. Empowered girls make history! Girls in 7th11th grade, join GirlSpring meetings to learn about meaningful topics, make like-minded friends, and become empowered. Join these meetings to make your mark on the world!

Refreshments provided!

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PLEASE NOTE: Calendar information should be uploaded to our website at https://portal.cityspark.com/EventEntry/EventEntry/BirminghamParent and may appear in print if uploaded by deadline. You may also go to www.birminghamparent.com and simply click on the calendar icon. Entries added online after the print deadline will not appear in the print version. Information cannot be accepted over the phone. Birmingham Parent publishes a calendar 6 times a year. January events are included in the November/December issue. DEADLINE for the March/April 2023 issue is Feb 8, 2023. GUIDELINES: Birmingham Parent’s calendar is intended to be a resource and service to the community and our readers. Events which are open to the public, fundraisers, free classes, etc., are events that may be included in our monthly calendar. We reserve the right to reject any event or listing due to rules or space restrictions. For questions regarding calendar entries, call 205-624-2405 or e-mail calendar@birminghamparent.com. Be sure to check ahead with the actual venue as events are subject to change.

07

TUESDAY

Wee Ones

9:30-10am, Homewood Public Library. Join Miss Mary for a fun and energetic storytime with lots of singing and dancing! Preschool.

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09

THURSDAY

Ignite Meeting

6:30-8:30pm, UAB Hill Student Center. At Ignite we make space to worship Jesus, pray together, fellowship, and listen to a biblical teaching from one of our pastors.

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10 FRIDAY

The Black Jacket Symphony

12 SUNDAY

Southeastern Outings Dayhike Oak Mountain State Park

12:45pm, meet at Oak Mountain State Park Office parking lot. An excellent outing for introducing your friends to Southeastern Outings and for making new friends who enjoy the outdoors. Parts of this hike may be off the color-coded trails. Children eight and up able to walk 4 miles welcome. FREE

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13 MONDAY

High School Honor Choir Festival

Noon, Jemison Concert Hall. High school choral students from all over the state work with clinicians and perform together. Public concert at 4:30pm.

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Teen Drawing Class

4-5pm, Homewood Public Library. Interested in learning the basics of drawing? Join us as local artist MiKayla Hammock teaches you how to develop your artist skills. Grades 6-12. All supplies provided. Register online.

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8pm, BJCC Concert Hall. Performing Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours." $24.50-$49.50

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Robot Coding for Teens

4-5pm, Homewood Public Library. Interested in coding or robots? Learn how to program mBot devices to do exactly what you want! No experience required and all supplies provided. Grades 6-12. Register online.

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ASO Masterworks Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony

7pm, Alys Stephens Center. Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony famously serves as a musical postcard, documenting his travels through the bustling cities and rolling hills of Italy. The concert features the ASO’s own Principal Trumpet, Ryan Beach, as soloist in Edward Gregson’s rhythmically charged Trumpet Concerto.

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11

SATURDAY

Southeastern Outings Dayhike – Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trails

8:45am, meet at Publix Lee Branch. Located on the banks of Lake Martin, the trails skirt the shoreline of beautiful Lake Martin, a 40,000acre, 700-mile-shoreline lake. Other areas of the trails are high rocky ridges and bluffs, some with vistas of 6 to 8 miles overlooking Kowaliga Bay, Chimney Rock, and others along rocky shoal creeks. FREE

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14 TUESDAY

Valentine’s Day

Casablanca presented with Open Movie Captioning

17 FRIDAY

Glenn Miller Orchestra

7pm, The Alabama Theatre. 205-252-2262. $10

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15

WEDNESDAY

Manitou Cave of Alabama: A Living Natural Museum and Walk Through Time 1pm-2:30pm, Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Greater Birmingham chapter of OLLI@ UA presents this program. The Manitou Cave is an Alabama treasure with a long and varied geological, biological, archaeological, cultural and historical significance. FREE

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7pm, BJCC Concert Hall. $77-$89.

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18 SATURDAY

30th Annual Birmingham Parent's Camp Expo

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10am-3pm, McWane Science Center lobby. Admission to the event is free. Discount tickets will be available for McWane Science Center Adventure halls. Come find out what your child wants to do this summer! Great information and giveaways. Swag Bags to the first 100 visitors. Booths and sponsorships are STILL available! Presented by McWane Science Center, sponsored by Winshape Camps, Odyssey Early Schools, NBC 13 WVTM, Mix 97.3 and 106.9 THE EAGLE.

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20 MONDAY

President's Day

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers 1pm, Pelham Civic Complex. $15-$30.

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22 WEDNESDAY

Dancing With the Stars: Live! 8pm, BJCC Concert Hall. $55.50-$85.50.

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25 SATURDAY

Three On A String 3pm, Red Mountain Theatre Company. 205-324-2424.

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Birmingham Does Broadway

7-8:30pm, Alys Robinson Stephens

Performing Arts Center. Hear talented local performers singing the best of Broadway with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra! The concert will feature beloved composers and some of your favorite Broadway classics! 205-975-2787 $25-$65.

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