How many times have you heard someone say that we’re in the “Dog Days of Summer” in August? Have you ever wondered what that means? The phrase refers to the fact that during parts of July and August, the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius (also known as “The Dog Star”). The Romans believed that the Dog Star actually gave off heat and added to the Sun’s warmth hence “the dog days of summer.”
Let’s see what the “dog days of summer” hold for the Magic City!
Avondale Brewing Co.
August 20 & 21
Looking for live music this weekend? Then look no further than Avondale Brewing Company. Friday, August 20th the venue features Manic Vision and Ice Station Zebra followed the next night, Saturday, August 21st ,with Red Harp/Shaheed and DJ Supreme/Will Stewart. And read here for About Town’s previous feature on local artists Shaheed and DJ Supreme!
Birmingham Legion FC vs. FC Tulsa
August 22 (4P)
BBVA Field
Come see Legion FC battle it out in downtown Birmingham on Sunday, August 22 at 4PM against Central Division foes FC Tulsa. It will also be Children’s Harbor Day at BBVA Field. Find tickets here.
Wedding Showcase
Cahaba Brewing
August 22 (1-5PM)
You've said "Yes" now let's get ready for "I Do"! Congratulations! You're ready to start planning your wedding but first, say "I do" to Cahaba. Join Cahaba Brewing for their Wedding Showcase, where they’ll have 10 amazing vendors to provide giveaways, door prizes, samples, and more! Bring your wedding crew and discover what professionals you'll want to work with on your big day. Vendors include:Cahaba Brewing Company, Creative Entertainment, Happy Catering Company, Coco Moore Makeup, Elise Ferrer Photography, Creations Galore & Moore, Occasions with Symone Shaw, Refined Bridal Boutique, Swoozies, Tripmaker Travel by Ann Jay, Trailer Park Photos.
Tickets In Advance - $5 | At the Door- $10.
Your ticket will include a wedding cocktail, access to some of the best vendors in Birmingham, and more! Advance ticket pricing will end on August 21st. Tickets will then be available at the door for $10.
**Coming Up
Sidewalk Film Festival
August 23-29
The 23rd Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank is returning to its Theatre District roots with a festival footprint that includes the Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema, the Alabama Theatre, the Lyric Theatre, First Church Birmingham, the Alabama School of Fine Arts Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre, Recital Hall and Lecture Hall as well as the Steiner Auditorium at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Celebrating their highly anticipated return to theaters and presentation of the unique and special film events Sidewalk is famous for, the festival will again host nightly themed spotlights culminating in a big weekend for Sidewalk film fans. This year’s Opening Night screening will be Jeff Daniels’ Television Event, and Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe’s The Beta Test will be the Closing Night screening.
Rachel Morgan, Creative Director of Sidewalk Film Festival, says “We are beyond excited to be back downtown for Sidewalk 2021! We believe that we’ve crafted a balanced line-up filled with the best, recent, theatre-worthy indie films spanning all genres, along with the occasional throwback and special event. It’s been quite a couple of years and we think the 23rd annual Sidewalk schedule reflects such in a variety of ways – from provoking thought to celebrating humanity to providing an opportunity for shared commiseration. As always we also have a lot of surprises planned, after all, everyone is overdue for a super fun week (with safety in mind, of course); we hope you’re as excited as we are!”
See here for the Festival Schedule and be sure and get your tickets early!
