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from 6.2.22
June 3-26
Kinky Boots
Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony Award-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony Award winner, Harvey Fierstein. When: Showtimes vary Where: Red Mountain Theatre
Fri., June 3
Zoo Brews: Drafts at a Distance
Experience breweries from all over Alabama and the southeast while you travel through the Zoo. Attendees will delight in tasty selections from food truck vendors. Rain or shine event, ages 21+. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Birmingham Zoo
Wonderful Shipment of Furniture Loads of Country and Lake
Tues.-Sat. 10-4:00 5620 Cahaba Valley Road 991-6887
QuiltFest 2022
Presented by the Birmingham Quilters Guild, guests will enjoy a judged quilt show, vendors, quilt sale, and more. All proceeds from the event’s silent auction will benefit The Lakeshore Foundation. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Bessemer Civic Center
June 3-5
The Merry Widow
The Birmingham Music Club presents Franz Lehar’s classic light opera, with colorful characters, comedy, dancing and memorable songs. Produced by Ron Bourdages. When: 7:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 2:30 p.m., Sun. Where: Samford Universtiy
Sat., June 4
The Summit Skate Night
Get ready to glide and groove. Moonlight Roller Mobile will be popping up at The Summit and you’re invited to skate into summer. When: 4-8 p.m. Where: The Summit, next to REI.
Lakeview Hullabaloo 2022
Hosted by Slice Pizza and Moe’s Original BBQ attendees will boogie the day away enjoying pizza, BBQ and brews while experiencing the jammin’ tunes of summer. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Funky Food Truck Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of great food from some of Birmingham’s best food trucks, relax on the patio with your favorite Cahaba Brew and shop local artisans and pop-up shops. Proceeds will benefit AIDS Alabama. When: 1-5 p.m. Where: Cahaba Brewing Co.
Sun., June 5
Vulcan’s 118th Birthday Bash
Presented by Coca-Cola Bottling Company with additional support from Piggly Wiggly and CBS42, Vulcan Park and Museum will offer games, food, fun and more to celebrate its 118th birthday. When: 1-5 p.m. Where: Vulcan Park and Museum
Wed., June 8
Family Fun Night
Join Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills for a night of family fun at Wald Park. The event will feature a scavenger hunt, dinner and various family activities. All proceeds will benefit Birmingham Children’s Hospital and LCVH. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Wald Park
June 9-26
The Sound of Music
This spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Funky Monkey guests at last year’s event, from left, Ted and Caitlin Feeley and Christina and Phillip Douglas Funky Monkey
Smile-A-Mile Fundraiser Offers a Party With a Purpose
Guests will gather June 17 to take part in Funky Monkey, an event to raise money for Smile-A-Mile’s fight against childhood cancer.
The annual event will feature silent and live auctions, bingo, live music from The Divines and complimentary drinks, with a great view of the city and Smile-AMile Place from Regions Field.
The event is hosted by Smile-A-Mile’s junior board of directors. Beer and wine raffles will be sponsored by The Sheffield Group, a photo booth for selfies will be sponsored by Burr & Forman, and Avani Rupa will have a “Ring Bling” raffle.
Smile-A-Mile started more than 35 years ago with a single summer camp session for children in Alabama with cancer. Over the years, the organization has grown into a year-round program that serves children and their families from diagnosis and through the years beyond treatment.
Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide hope, healing of the spirit and love for the whole family during the childhood cancer journey through year-round educational programming.
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silent auction, catered dinner, live auction and cocktails. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Aldridge Gardens
Guests at S’mores and Pours 2021, from left, Matthew Parker, Helen Drennen and Gip Plott.
Journal file photo by Jordan Wald
S’MORES AND POURS | THURS., JUNE 9
Benefiting BridgeWays, the 10th annual S’mores and Pours event will feature food from Taco Mama, silent auction and raffles, pop-up shops, local artists and live music by T.U.B. – The UnKnamed Band. The mission of BridgeWays is to instill a genuine sense of hope, purpose, and self-worth by connecting young people to their peers, their schools, and their families — and ultimately, to their potential as responsible, contributing citizens of their communities. When: 5-9:30 p.m. Where: Avondale Brewing Co.
Fri., June 17
Peach Day at Ross Bridge
Free to the public, this annual community event supports local farmers, artisans and more. Enjoy local peaches, food trucks and shopping along with free kids activities. When: 4-8 p.m. Where: Ross Bridge Farmers Market
Sat., June 18
Father-Daughter Tea
This special time for dads and their daughters always fills up fast, so register early. This event is for all ages. When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Vestavia Hills Library
Trapp family is sure to be a family favorite. When: Showtimes vary Where: Virginia Samford Theatre
Sat., June 11
Birmingham Heart Walk
The Heart Walk is back and ready to reinvigorate your heart-healthy lifestyle by uniting the community for better health, a fun experience and opportunity to help save lives. When: 8 a.m. Where: Railroad Park
Hydrangeas Under the Stars
Enjoy a garden party under the stars at Aldridge Gardens, featuring a
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