February Event Guide to Birmingham
February may be the shortest month in the year, but it is jam-packed with activities. From beer tastings to marathons, there is something for everyone. The start of gala season and Black History Month bring many events to Birmingham. We’ve created a February Event Guide to Birmingham for all the happenings around town! You won’t be disappointed!
Art Crawl
Stroll through the streets outside the newly renovated food hall as you meet local artists and performers while getting to view their work up close and personal. Be a part of the rapidly growing art scene in the Magic City and buy local! Art Crawl takes place every first Thursday, rain or shine.
February 1 / FREE / The Pizitz / WEBSITE
Birmingham Winter Beer Fest
Attention all beer lovers! Birmingham’s Winter Beer Fest is back on February 3. Sample over 150 craft beers from United States. Local food vendors and entertainment will be throughout the festival. Come thirsty and bring your pretzel necklace!
February 3 / $45-80 / BJCC East Exhibit Hall / WEBSITE
Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend
ARC is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s 17th annual Mercedes-Benz Marathon! The race begins and ends in Linn Park in downtown Birmingham. The weekend included six races: a full marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, 5K, kids marathon, and the Bell Center EIP Children’s Run. Overall, 7,000 runners will participate in the weekend. Cheer on the runners along with DJS, mascots, drummers, and other entertainers throughout the race route. ARC’s water station will be at Pepper Place, come say hi!
February 9-11 / $100-130 / Linn Park / WEBSITE
Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Established in 1947, Birmingham’s Children’s Theatre is one of the nation’s oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences. Celebrate Black History Month by seeing Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott at BCT.
February 10-11 / $10-28 / BJCC / WEBSITE
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Founded by American dance icon Alvin Ailey, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a group of young African-American modern dancers. The dance company returns to Birmingham with new contemporary works as well as Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations.
February 13 / $28-56 / BJCC / WEBSITE
Birmingham Home and Garden Show
Stroll through one of the largest home shows in Birmingham featuring landscaping, remodeling and interior design companies! Speakers include Chris and Peyton Lambton of HGTV and DIY Network, John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of Madcap Cottage and Chris Van Cleave, “The Redneck Rosarian.”
February 15-18 / $8 / BJCC / WEBSITE
Red Nose Ball
It’s Gala season in Birmingham! Dress up in your finest black-tie affair for night of fine dining, dancing and live auction. The Red Nose Ball supports Camp Smile-A-Mile, Alabama’s program for children with cancer.
February 24 / $350 per person / BJCC East Exhibition Hall / WEBSITE
