Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert
2021-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Samford Wright Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Celebrate the sounds of the season with the Birmingham Boys Choir! You do not want to miss this year’s concert as 150 voices join in singing your favorite beloved carols as well as Christmas anthems. As our gift to the community, we invite you gather your friends and family to make this free concert a part of your holiday tradition. Every other year we invite BBC Fathers/Father figures to join us in performing in the concert. This year, we have over 30 dads singing with us as well as a few alumni.

A Nativity Christmas at Pleasant Hill Farms
2021-12-18 18:00 - 2021-12-19 21:00 | Pleasant Hill Farms, 1800 Lay Dam Road, Clanton, AL, 35045, United States
Pleasant Hill Farms presents A Nativity Christmas, an open house to benefit Perfect Pathways Adult Day Center. Come enjoy refreshments, live music, children’s activities, and see over 100 Nativities from all around the world. December 18: 6-9pm; December 19: 7-9pm. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at the door. To enable social distancing, tickets are limited. Groups are welcome.

Christmas at Kingwood
2021-12-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Kingwood Church, 100 Harvest Way, Alabaster, 35007, United States
The Christmas season in America is filled with holiday traditions and symbols, both secular and spiritual. Universal among them is the famed Star of Christmas – a symbol of the birth of Christ since the Wise Men first saw it in the ancient sky. In popular culture, several entertaining characters have sought to become the face of the Christmas season, but have failed to capture it. Only One can truly be the REAL Star of Christmas. Join Kingwood Church on Sundays as we discover the One who outshines them all!
Candlelight Service: December 19 at 10:30am online or in-person

Breakfast in Bethlehem (1st-5th grade): December 19 at 10:30am in-person

Junior League of Birmingham’s Blood Drive with LifeSouth
2022-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | junior league of birmingham, 2212 20th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Give hope. Give life. Give blood this Valentine’s. With the critical need for blood, community members of Birmingham and surrounding areas are invited to give local and save local by joining the JLB for its Blood Drive with LifeSouth on Saturday, Feb. 12. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors will receive a $10 e-gift card for donating. Donors can walk up or make an appointment here.
One donation can save up to three lives in the Birmingham community! LifeSouth is a community blood center, which means the blood supply collected from donors directly serves the needs of patients in our local community. As a blood donor, you are a vital part of a team of individuals working together to save the lives of patients in our area’s hospitals. All donors will receive a recognition item and a free cholesterol screening. Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and show photo I.D. Sixteen-year-olds require written parental permission.
This Blood Drive is in part of the JLB’s 100 Acts of Service initiative to honor 100 years of JLB. Every year, League members collectively give more than 55,000 hours of service to the community. This year, the JLB is putting more hours into the community by providing members with more opportunities to serve its 30 community partners. The service projects are located in the Birmingham-metro area and provide hands-on experience for JLB members with past, present and potential partners to celebrate its 100 years of impact. For more information on the JLB’s 100 Acts of Service Campaign, click here.

Cornerstone's 17th Annual Schoolhouse Rock
2022-03-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Silent auction, live music by Just a Few Cats, event games and giveaways! Tickets include complimentary beer, wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Participating in this event allows Cornerstone Schools of Alabama continue their Kingdom Purpose of Empowering Students to Glorify God. #Rockin4Kids

Fire in the Foothills BBQ & Dessert Cookoff
2022-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Chelsea Community Center, 11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Visit the Chelsea Community Center from 1 pm- 4 pm to enjoy a BBQ & Dessert Cook-off with live music, free samples of delicious BBQ and a kids play area! This special event will benefit Chelsea Kiwanis and Chelsea Fire & Rescue.

Samford University's Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series
2022-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Samford University’s Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Homewood, AL, 35229, United States
Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education will host New York Times best-selling author Charles Martin for the 11th annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series. Martin will share his exploration of biblical truths in his book What If It’s True?: A Storyteller’s Journey With Jesus. In his book, Martin addresses fundamental questions of faith to challenge readers to not just think differently, but live differently. Martin will be joined by friend and fellow New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry. Henry was the 10th anniversary Corts Distinguished Author and will return to introduce Martin and share insights from her new book Once Upon a Wardrobe released in October 2021.
VIP Tickets include special seating, a 5:30 reception in the foyer of Brock Recital Hall, and a VIP Book Signing with both authors, which includes a copy of Charles Martin’s book, What If It’s True?: A Storytellers Journey with Jesus and Patti Callahan’s book, Once Upon a Wardrobe. Read more about Charles Martin here.

Easter Egg Hunt at Vestavia Methodist
2022-04-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Join Vestavia Methodist for a fun Easter Egg Hunt on April 10 starting at 3 p.m.! For more details, visit www.vhumc.org.

Maundy Thursday at Double Oak Community Church - Mt Laurel
2022-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Double Oak Community Church, Mt Laurel Campus, 115 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
This Maundy Thursday service will be an intimate time of worship through Communion. Come ready to pray, sing, and receive the grace of Jesus Christ. Childcare will be available for Birth-PreK with age-appropriate lessons and activities for age 2 and up, doubleoakcc.org.

Sharpie Sunday with Proveer at Grande View
2022-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Proveer at Grande View, 700 Corporate Ridge, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Sharpie Sunday is a special event to dedicate the Proveer at Grande View building to the Lord and pray for future residents, staff, family members, and all those that will be part of the community. Help Proveer at Grande View write scriptures and prayers on doorposts, walls, and floors. RSVP to help bless the community by calling 205-307-5500. 1-4pm at Proveer at Grande View, www.proveeratgrandeview.com.

Rise Against Hunger with Vestavia Methodist
2022-04-24 13:00 - 2022-04-26 14:30 | Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Join Vestavia Methodist for a Community Meal Packing Event to help fill empty bowls. For more information and to register, visit www.vhumc.org.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2022-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician and food truck at Owl’s Cove Park (737 Main Street).
This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! The music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Mother May I is a precise-sounding musical group playing their mix of Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, 80’s Retro, Old School Funk, current Top 40, and everything in-between. This Birmingham-based band performs with a flair, intensity and stage presence that is all their own! Sponsored by Mayor Rusty Nix & Family. Featured Food Truck: Big Boy Barbecue, M&M’s Lemonade Stand. Friday Nights at the Cove is hosted by Montevallo Main Street, a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to promote and revitalize our historic downtown. Montevallo has been a Designated Main Street Community since June 2016.
For more information, contact us at mainstreet@cityofmontevallo.com or 205-597-9322.

St. Elias Cedar Run 5K & Cedar Shake Fun Run Benefiting 'Just Keep Smiling'
2022-04-30 08:00 - 10:00 | St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 836 8thStreet South, Birmingham, 35205, United States
On April 30, 2022, in conjunction with St. Elias Lebanese Food Festival, the ‘9th Annual Cedar Run 5K & Cedar Shake Fun Run’ will take place. All proceeds from the run for three years will go to Just Keep Smiling. Consider signing up to participate, whether it is running or walking in the 5K or Fun Run, creating a team or securing a sponsorship with a wide range available. Invite your company to support the JKS mission. Details can be found at www.StEliasCedarRun.org.
Regardless whether running is for you, make plans to enjoy and support the St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival on April 29-30. There are other opportunities for supporting Just Keep Smiling as well. Just Keep Smiling ‘Auction & Appetizers’ on Thursday, September 29 at Regions Field is a great night for a great cause. Visit www.justkeepsmiling.org for more on the 501(c)3 and these events.

11th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival
2022-04-30 12:00 - 20:00 | DeBardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Avenue, North Bessemer, AL, 35020, United States
12pm-8pm. Gates open at 11am, DeBardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, 35020. Music lineup includes Grammy winning blues legend Bobby Rush, AMG Album of the Year winner Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues Connection and award winning blues musicians Tullie Brae, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’Blues, Hurricane Elaine Hudson, John Bull Trio and Reggie Yarbrough and Company. Purchase advance tickets ($20) at www.BobSykesBlues.com or visit Bob Sykes BBQ Restaurant. Tickets $25 day of event.

YBL Spring Breakfast with World Series Champ Dan Naulty
2022-05-06 06:30 - 07:45 | The Harbert Center, United States
Hear from Dan Naulty on May 6 during Young Business Leaders’ (YBL) Spring Breakfast. 6:30am – 7:45am (Serving line opens at 6:00am) at The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Read more about Naulty here. To purchase tickets, click here.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2022-05-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician and food truck at Owl’s Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! The music begins at 6:30 PM.
Red Mountain Revelers was established on the slopes of Birmingham’s most iconic Mountain. They stay true to their roots and have their own sound derived from a Southern fusion of Americana! Sponsored by Bradford Real Estate Group. Featured Food Truck: LaNetta’s Pop up Food Shop, M&M’s Lemonade Stand. For more information, contact mainstreet@cityofmontevallo.com or 205-597-9322.

Introducing Lakeview Hullabaloo 2022 featuring Gov’t Mule!
2022-06-04 14:00 - 23:30 | Lakeview District, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Get ready to rock the block! Slice Pizza and Moe’s Original BBQ are coming together to bring you the hottest music festival in Birmingham – Lakeview Hullabaloo! Set to take stage in the Lakeview District on Saturday, June 4 from 2 p.m. to midnight, attendees will boogie the day away enjoying pizza, ‘que and brews while experiencing the jammin’ tunes of summer with headliner Gov’t Mule, along with other supporting artists. In addition to the party rockin’, enjoy a wing eating showdown with local celebrities, University of Alabama and Auburn University student athletes and others. Get your tickets now! General admission tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the gate) and include all-day access to the festival.
Lakeview Hullabaloo is a special rendition of SliceFest and Moe’s Original BBQ Smokin’ Summer Jam with aims to provide inclusivity to other area businesses while paying tribute to its upbringings for years to come. This pizza, ‘que and music party is all for a good cause as well, a portion of event proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers by producing lifesaving research to cure blood cancer patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma and more. Events previously hosted by Slice Pizza and Moe’s Original BBQ have raised over $90,000 combined for nonprofits. For more information, visit www.lakeviewhullabaloo.com!

Family Fun Food Truck Extravaganza at VHBC
2022-06-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Join Vestavia Hills Baptist Church after VBS on June 16th from 5-7 pm for a Family Fun Night complete with food trucks from all over the Birmingham area! Current line-up: Red Diamond Coffee & Tea Truck, Pazzo, Steel City Pops (more to be added!)

Montevallo Arts Fest
2022-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Artists and artisans will line Orr Park in Montevallo to display and sell their work ranging from fine arts to fine craft works on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Everything from pottery to woodcrafts, printmaking to painting, and jewelry to glass will be available for purchase at this once-a-year festival hosted by the Montevallo Arts Collaborative. Learn more here.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2022-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment with Sure Bet, a Montevallo-based group who will blow your mind with their own twist on rhythm and blues, and more! Music begins at 6:30 p.m. This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! Featured food trucks: Moe & Moore’s BBQ, M&M’s Lemonade Stand. For more information, contact us at mainstreet(at)cityofmontevallo.com or 205-597-9322.

Liberty Day Festival
2022-06-25 | Main Street Columbiana, Alabama, 208 E College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
Liberty Day is an annual event in Columbiana, Alabama. Vendors, food trucks, live music, a hot dog eating contest, a parade, and fireworks!

Chelsea Fest & The Big KaBoom!
2022-07-02 17:00 - 21:30 | 100 Chelsea Corners Way, 100 Chelsea Corners Way, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
The city of Chelsea will host the annual ChelseaFest and the Big KABOOM. This is the city’s largest event of the year. It will take place on Saturday, July 2nd beginning at 5 pm. The event will be kicked off by the Yankee Doodle Dandy Children’s Parade. Children are invited to decorate their bicycles, tricycles, scooters and wagons and parade down Chelsea Corners Way.
There will be a variety of food trucks in attendance. There will be tents, tables and chairs near the food truck area. You can also bring blankets and make it a picnic. There will be a Kid Zone area provided by Liberty Baptist Church that will include inflatables and face painting. A Vendor Alley will be set up with local vendors and businesses. Local scout troops will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen, Ali Mims, will sing the National Anthem. Pastor Lamonte Taylor will lead in prayer for our city, state and nation.

This year the entertainment for ChelseaFest begins with the local band Fake News. The main event is the band A-Town A-List out of Atlanta, Georgia. This band covers all types of music to be enjoyed by young, old and everyone in between.
The fireworks will begin promptly at 9 pm. The fireworks synchronized music will not only play at the main event but also simulcast by radio station KOOL 96.9.
If you love America and want to celebrate in style with good food, good music, good friends and an amazing firework display come on out to Chelsea on July 2nd. Click here for more information.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2022-07-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician and food truck at Owl’s Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! The music begins at 6:30 PM. Twelve plays a wide variety of Southern rock, old Country, R&B and alternative—including some originals. Fans say they are one of the best party bands in Central Alabama! Sponsored by Alabama Public Television. Featured Food Truck: To be announced, M&M’s Lemonade Stand. For more information, contact us at mainstreet(at)cityofmontevallo.com or 205-597-9322.

Community Block Party!
2022-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
All are invited to Meadow Brook Baptist Church on August 17 for a Community Block Party with food trucks, games, inflatables and more! 6pm-7:30pm, www.meadowbrookbaptist.org.

1-Year Drive-Thru Celebration! - Buck Creek
2022-08-19 13:00 - 18:00 | Buck Creek Coffee, 2947 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
It’s been a year since Buck Creek Coffee added their drive-thru service! Join them on Friday, August 19 from 1pm – 6pm. They will have the Downeast Lobster Company food truck out front. Both the coffee house and drive-thru will be opened!

Heading Back to School with ADHD: Your Toolbox for a Successful Year
2022-08-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Arc of Shelby County, 203 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Get ready for back to school with The Arc of Shelby County’s workshop for parents of children with ADHD that will provide tips and tricks for a successful year. Learn more at www.thearcofshelby.org.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2022-09-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician and food truck at Owl’s Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! The music begins at 6:30 PM. Swanglish (Swahili+English) is an intercultural music group that primarily utilizes East African and Western music styles. Band leader, Ben Ndalima, studied music in the USA & is a native of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania! Sponsor: Team Lehman – Keller Williams Metro South. Featured Food Truck: To be announced, M&M’s Lemonade Stand For more information, contact us at mainstreet(at)cityofmontevallo.com or 205-597-9322.

Tinglewood Festival
2022-09-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Enjoy free admission at Orr Park in Montevallo, Park Drive, 35115 for the Tinglewood Festival. Includes chainsaw carving exhibition, whittling contest, artist booths, kids activities, wooden boat races and more! 10am-5pm, www.tinglewoodfestival.com.

Vino’s Pooches on the Patio
2022-09-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Vino, 1930 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
You’re invited – and so is your pooch! Vino, Birmingham’s premier Mediterranean restaurant, is hosting its annual Pooches on the Patio event to celebrate its 11th anniversary from 5:30pm-8:30pm benefitting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS). Vino will be featuring classic Vino dishes along with its regular menu. Guests are invited to bring their dogs and join the celebration, and the GBHS will also be onsite with adoptable dogs. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 205-870-8404 or by visiting www.vinobirmingham.com/reservations/.

5th Annual God Is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament
2022-09-17 04:00 - 17:00 | Lakeside Park, Cropwell, AL, AL, United States
The God Is Bigger Movement (GIBM) is looking for anglers for the 5th Annual God Is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament to be held on Saturday, Sept. 17th, at Lakeside Park/Sports Complex in Pell City, Ala. Proceeds from the tournament will be used for the sole purpose to continue spreading the God is Bigger Movement worldwide. Learn more at www.gibmovement.com. Paid anglers will be provided breakfast, lunch and one free draw prize ticket. Registered boat numbers will be entered for a chance to win one of two $250 Bass Pro gift cards. Draw prize tickets will be available for anglers and spectators for a $5.00 donation or 5 tickets for a $20.00 donation. Must be present at the time of drawing to win any draw prizes!
Over the past 11 years, with the proceeds from GIBM merchandise and fundraisers, over 700,000 grey silicone bracelets have been given out worldwide to missionaries, refuge centers, outreach programs, victims of human trafficking, flood, fire & mass shootings, for those who are hurting or lost, or given to total strangers as a reminder that, “When life gets big, God is bigger.” The ministry is based on Luke 1:37 “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
