March Event Guide
The first day of spring is right around the corner. As the weather heats up, Birmingham begins to bustle with events. From festivals to parades and world renowned conferences, there is something for everyone. We’ve created a March Event Guide to Birmingham for all the happenings around town! We hope you enjoy!
2018 Opera Gala
You won’t want to miss an evening honoring Mrs. Betty Healey at Opera Birmingham. Enjoy cocktails, heavy d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, a seated dinner and the concert of opera favorites featuring the cast of Romeo and Juliet. If you haven’t been to Opera Birmingham yet, you’re missing out on the only professional opera company in Northern and Central Alabama.
March 9 / $200 / The Florentine / WEBSITE
Schoolhouse Rock
Enjoy an evening with live music by 2nd Coming, an online auction, event giveaways, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds will directly benefit the students of the Cornerstone School.
March 9 / $50-90 / Iron City Birmingham / WEBSITE
HOLI: A Festival of Color
Join the BMA and the Indian Cultural Society for the 8th annual Holi Festival, the Indian celebration of color. This popular event brings communities together for a fun-filled day celebrating Indian culture and featuring music, dance, food, henna, art-making, and gallery exploration. At the end of the event, guests gather outside for the highlight of the day, the throwing of powdered colors to welcome the spring season.
March 10 / FREE / Birmingham Museum of Art / WEBSITE
34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wear green, come early and stay late for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade through Five Points South. Grab some lunch, dinner or a drink from any of the participating merchants who will be offering Irish food and drink specials. Live music and entertainment will be available at 11 different venues all day. Make sure to visit the Chick-Fil-A Lucky Zone for kids!
March 17 / FREE / Five Points South / WEBSITE
Tour de Brewers
Join the fun on this roughly 11K informal charity event supporting The Dannon Project that combines the “fun” of a fun run with the real fun of tasting great Birmingham local brews. Participants walk, run or cycle through the course to local breweries and finish at the Tin Roof block party.
March 17 / $40 / Tin Roof, Various Locations / WEBSITE
TEDxBirmingham
Speakers from a variety of backgrounds share a bold, new idea through a short talk of 18 minutes or less. The events feature artistic performances and hands-on, interactive experiences. Event participants represent a cross-disciplinary mix of people, ranging from civic and business leaders to educators, technologists, artists, and more looking to expand their thinking.
March 24 / $100 / Alys Stephens Center / WEBSITE
