Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Adult Jersey Night, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Lighting of the Pyramid
2023-11-24 18:00 | Cullman County Museum, 211 2nd Ave NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, United States
Join the City of Cullman for the lighting of North America’s tallest Christmas Pyramid at 6pm next to the Cullman County Museum. 211 2nd Ave NE, Cullman, 35055, www.visitcullman.com, 833-333-0130.

Cullman Christkindlmarkt
2023-11-24 - 2023-12-23 | Festhalle Farmers Market, 209 First Ave NE, Cullman, AL, 35055, United States
Enjoy the city of Cullman’s rendition of the traditional German Christmas Market every Thursday to Sunday from November 24 to December at Festhalle Farmers Market, 209 First Ave NE, Cullman, 35055, www.visitcullman.com, 833-333-0130. Learn more about Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt here.

Thanksgiving Eve Service
2023-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
7pm service followed by pie social at the Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, www.vestavialutheran.org, 205-823-1883.

The Shelby County Chamber's Annual Prayer Breakfast
2023-11-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Designed for business and community leaders to join in fellowship and give thanks for blessings. Sponsored by Birmingham Christian Family. 7:30-9am at Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham, 35124, www.shelbychamber.org.

Community Thanksgiving Service
2023-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 5081 Eastern Valley Road, McCalla, AL, 35111, United States
Multi-church worship service at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church with refreshments to follow. Click here to learn more.

Handel's Messiah
2023-11-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
The 76th annual presentation of the masterpiece, Handel’s Messiah has been recognized as one of the oldest in America. The Alabama Civic Chorale and members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present this timeless work for all to enjoy on November 19 at 3pm at Riverchase United Methodist Church. The performance is free. Early arrival suggested for seating. Childcare is provided. It’s a wonderful way to begin the holiday season! Visit www.alabamacivicchorale.com for more information.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2023-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Kids Jersey Night, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Vestavia PBC Thanksgiving Meeting
2023-11-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Vestavia Primitive Baptist Church, 2308 Old Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Join Vestavia Primitive Baptist Church for a Thanksgiving Meeting at 4pm and 7pm and hear from Invited Minister David Crawford.

The Dance Studio Presents The Wizard of Oz Ballet
2023-11-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Dorothy Jemison Day Theater, 800 19th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The Dance Studio is proud to present an original staging of The Wizard of Oz Ballet on Saturday, November 18. Performances will take place at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre at 2pm and 6pm. Tickets are on sal now at www.thedancestudio.art or click here to purchase. Combining the enchanting narrative of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale with the unparalleled grace and athleticism of ballet, this captivating production promises to transport audiences. Under the direction of award-winning choreographer Jaclyn Horsley Shiflett, who seamlessly blends classical techniques with modern storytelling, this exquisitely choreographed spectacle brings to life Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz. With sumptuous costumes, lovingly hand-crafted sets, and a talented ensemble, The Wizard of Oz Ballet will captivate ballet enthusiasts and all those seeking a magical experience this Holiday Season. Secure your tickets early as they are sure to sell out swiftly.
The cast is composed of over 40 male and female performers from the Birmingham area who auditioned and were cast in beloved roles like Dorothy, The Wicked Witch, and Glinda. They have been hard at work since August creating a performance that promises stunning costumes, gorgeous backdrops, hand-crafted sets, and entertaining dancing. The Wizard of Oz Ballet will captivate ballet enthusiasts and all those seeking a magical experience this Holiday Season. Attendees can expect a 90-minute immersive experience featuring beautiful costumes, intricate sets, and captivating dancing.

Free Kids Golf Clinic
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | PGA Tour Superstore, 165 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Join PGA Tour Superstore for a free kids golf clinic taught by Bob Ford on November 18 from 10am-11am. Click here for more information and to register.

Hope for the Holidays
2023-11-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual online event
After the loss of a loved one, the first holiday season can bring on a great deal of stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and sadness. Community Grief Support is offering 3 free “Hope for the Holidays” workshops to help those who are facing their first holidays as a loss survivor. The workshops are offered in two different locations and virtually. Learn more here.

Amanda Pair Foundation 5K and 1 Mile Family Run/Walk
2023-11-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Liberty Park Elementary School, 17035 Liberty Pkwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35242, United States
The Second Annual Amanda Pair Foundation 5K and 1 Mile Family Run/Walk will be held at the Liberty Park Elementary School at 8 a.m. on Saturday November 18, 2023. The Foundation was started to continue the legacy of Amanda Pair who passed last year from cancer. Funds raised support scholarships to honor her PTO work, cancer research, and financial support to other cancer patients. Learn more and sign up for the run here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Banks Academy Sporting Clay Event
2023-11-13 | Selwood Farm Hunting Preserve, 706 Selwood Road, Alpine, AL, 35014, United States
Come bust some clay for kids! Be part of this special event to fund Banks Academy’s ministry to extraordinary young high school men and women from urban north and east Birmingham, www.banksacademy.org. Selwood Farm Hunting Preserve, 696 Selwood Rd, Alpine, AL 35014. For details on participating and/or sponsoring email Banks Academy Exec. Dir. Cas McWaters, cmcwaters@banksacademy.org. Learn more about Banks Academy here.

6th Annual Mac + Cheese Festival
2023-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Sample various Mac + Cheese dishes from Birmingham’s favorite restaurants, food trucks, caterers, eateries, corporate teams, and home chefs. Plus activities for kids including balloon artists, face painting, crafts and more. 1-4pm at Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Avenue North. The event will have live music by Southern Choice and be emceed by Fox 6’s Good Day Alabama co-anchor Janice Rogers. All proceeds go to Community Grief Support. For tickets (pre-event tickets- $20, day of tickets- $25, children 6-12- $5, children 5 and under- free) visit www.communitygriefsupport.org/macfest.

Free Adult Golf Clinic
2023-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 | PGA Tour Superstore, 165 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Join PGA Tour Superstore for their free Adult Golf Clinic with pro Bob Ford is designed to help generate a more powerful golf motion, creating greater speed, power and distance on November 11 from 10am-11:30am. Click here for more information and to register.

Hope for the Holidays
2023-11-11 08:00 - 11:30 | Southminster Presbyterian Church, 1124 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States

Benefit Concert for Built for the Wild
2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Christ the King Lutheran Church, 611 Riverchase parkway west, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
7pm-9:30pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Concert benefiting Built for the Wild Association – non-profit organization providing programs & conferences for underserved youth to build their faith life. Showcasing three Christian artists/bands: The Hedgerow Folk from Auburn; JustCordell from Birmingham and Andrew Morris and Band from Birmingham. Tickets can be purchased by phone 205-988-5004, at the church office, 611 Riverchase Parkway West, Hoover, AL, Monday-Friday 10am-1pm; or at the door. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. 200 tickets available.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Military Appreciation Night, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

The Christmas Market at Shades Mountain Community Church
2023-11-10 17:00 - 2023-11-11 14:00 | Shades Mountain Community Church, 2281 Old Tyler Rd, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Don’t miss this great festive shopping experience in Hoover! There are two chances to shop talented community crafters and makers at the 2023 Christmas Market at Shades Mountain Community Church. Come out Friday, November 10 from 5pm-8pm and Saturday, November 11 from 9am-2pm! This has been such a fun annual event to get the holiday season started. Expect to see boutique clothing, stationery, wreaths, baked goods, home decor, candles, make-up, art, crafts and more! Daysol Coffee Lab will feature an espresso bar to keep shoppers energized as you cross off everything on your shopping list!

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Salutes Veterans with Special Offers
2023-11-10 10:30 - 2023-11-11 18:00 | Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 4 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Whether celebrating on Veterans Day Eve or Veterans Day, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille salutes United States veterans this year with two specials.
As a token of appreciation for U.S. active and former military, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille salutes U.S. veterans by offering one Pork Chop Friday lunch to U.S. veterans and active military on Friday, Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner or lunch entrée. The Pork Chop Friday Lunch includes a lunch-cut portion of Perry’s famous pork chop served with whipped potatoes and homemade applesauce.
Additionally, veterans are eligible for a Veterans Day Early Dinner 3-course Military Menu for only $39 on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. for dine-in service only. Perry’s Military Menu includes three courses with six mouthwatering choices for each course. The dinner starts off with a choice of soup or salad, followed by a choice of entrée including options like a 6-oz. Filet Mignon, Perry’s Famous Pork Chop (lunch-cut), Chicken Oscar, 6-oz. Chargrilled Salmon, Vegan Skillet Chopped Steak or Gulf Fried Shrimp, complete with choice of dessert or substitution of an individual side.
Reservations and a military I.D. are required to receive these special offers. Reservations must be made by calling 205-968-1597 or online at www.PerrysSteakhouse.com. Each U.S. active or former military patron must be accompanied by one paying guest that orders one lunch or dinner entrée. Perry’s Senior Menu does not qualify as a dinner entrée for this offer. The complimentary meal is only available to U.S. active and former military. This offer is only available for dine-in. It does not include tax and gratuity and is only good for Veterans Day Eve Lunch and Veterans Day Early Dinner, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 from 4 to 6 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.PerrysSteakhouse.com.

American Village Veterans Day Salute
2023-11-10 10:00 - 15:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Family-friendly activities all day including a chapel service at 11am with a wreath-laying to follow. Free and open to the public from 10am-3pm. Learn more at americanvillage.org.

Cullman Area Christmas Open House
2023-11-10 - 2023-11-12 | AL
Join the City of Cullman for their annual Christmas Open House and get all your Christmas shopping done, www.visitcullman.com, 833-333-0130.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35214, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Salute to Veterans
2023-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Mayor Ashley Curry and the City of Vestavia Hills are proud to host a family-friendly Veterans Day celebration honoring veterans from all service branches at 2pm. Enjoy light refreshments, entertainment and programming with a patriotic theme, including activities for children, booths featuring information and services for veterans, antique military vehicles and more. This year’s keynote speaker is Major General David P. Burford (Retired).
The Vestavia Hills Arts Council is also hosting an artwork competition in partnership with the Veterans Day celebration. The theme of the competition is “Salute to Veterans.” For more details, click here.

Rise Against Hunger Experience
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | John Carroll Catholic High School, 300 Lakeshore Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Help Rise Against Hunger celebrate their 25th Year Anniversary by donating to a Birmingham community event supporting hunger relief efforts across the globe. Their goal is to pack 10,000+ meals with people from all over Birmingham and share about Rise Against Hunger’s efforts to end world hunger. Plan to attend. Bring friends and family! This is an event for everyone. Come rub elbows with local sports mascots and athletes while making a huge impact on hunger! Learn more and register here.

Hope for the Holidays
2023-11-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Guiding Light Church, 1800 John Rogers Drive, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States

Living Proof Live with Beth Moore & Jackie Hill Perry
2023-11-03 19:00 - 2023-11-04 12:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Experience the powerful Biblical teaching of best-selling author Beth Moore and guest speaker, Jackie Hill Perry/author, Bible teacher and hip-hop artist. Worship will be led by Dove Award-Winning artist Travis Cottrell. Tickets $85 per person. Friday, November 3 from 7-9pm and Saturday November 4 from 8:30am-noon at Shades Mountain Baptist Church. To learn more and register, click here.

Christmas Village Festival
2023-11-02 10:00 - 2023-11-05 17:00 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Start your holiday shopping at the BJCC, 1001 19th Street N, 35203. Tickets available for purchase at the door, $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, free for children six and under, Thursday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm, www.christmasvillagefestival.com.
