From wine tastings to ballet, outdoor festivals to concerts, Birmingham is serving up a packed calendar this May. Get out there and make the most of it!
1. We Love Homewood Day
Homewood Central Park + Edgewood Saturday, May 3 | 7:30AM–9:30PM Celebrate the spirit of Homewood with a full day of festivities including a 5K, food trucks, a vendor expo, and a lively street festival.
Hoover Met Stadium Saturday, May 3 | 6:00PM–9:00PM Sip your way around the globe with wine and beer from different regions, paired with live music and tasty eats.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens (Dunn Formal Rose Garden) Tuesday, May 6 | 5:30PM–7:00PM An elegant evening among the blooms with rosé, hors d’oeuvres, and live music—all supporting a local botanical internship program.
Homestead Hollow, Springville Friday–Sunday, May 9–11 | 9:00AM–5:00PM daily Step back in time with pioneer crafts, art vendors, kids’ activities, and live performances just outside of Birmingham.
Greystone Golf & Country Club Thursday–Sunday, May 14–18 | Start times vary by day This PGA Tour Champions event brings top-tier golf to town while raising funds for Children’s of Alabama and other causes. Enjoy golf, food, and drinks from Tito’s and more.
Red Mountain Makers Friday, May 16 | 6:00PM–9:00PM Try your hand at welding in this hands-on beginner workshop that covers the basics of metalwork and safety.
Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center May 16 -18| Times vary A daring performance that fuses classical ballet with the music of Johnny Cash and FKA Twigs.
BJCC Concert Hall May 6-31 | Times vary A hauntingly good time awaits you in this musical comedy. Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film Beetlejuice, you’ll follow the story of the unusual teenager Lydia Deetz whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon decked out in stripes.
Legacy Arena at the BJCC Saturday, May 17 | 8:00PM See four legendary voices—Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills—share one unforgettable night.
Sloss Furnaces Sunday, May 18 | 1:00PM Wild about tacos? Then this is the festival for you! It features some of Birmingham’s top taco vendors, food trucks and dessert vendors, plus music, dancing, community arts activities, a farm stand and an art market. Proceeds benefit Bare Hands, Inc.
