Magic City Mac N' Cheese Festival
2021-11-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Join Community Grief Support for a fun, family-friendly event on November 14! Enjoy fun festivities, live music and yummy mac n’ cheese at Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Avenue North, near Sloss Furnace. Learn more here.

The Soldier's Heart Retreat with Transformation Ministries
2021-11-14 16:00 - 2021-11-17 12:00 | AL
November 14-17 at Rolling Hills Conference Center, 521 Highway 304, Calera, 35040. The Soldier’s Heart is a faith-based retreat for Veteran’s suffering from traumas of war, PTSD, and life. This 3-day no-cost retreat is offered not only to the veteran but also to the spouse. The retreat will provide individual and group healing and freedom to veterans. We believe that you do not have to suffer from these traumas for the rest of your life!
Guest Speakers:
Rock Hobbs: LtCol. USAF Fighter Pilot Retired, MA Aerospace Science, Pastor
Michael “Big Mike” Asdel: MSgt USAF Retired, MA Pastoral Counseling, Currently FA Medical Center Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
Justin Moody: PhD, LAT, ACT’ Asst Professor of Kinesiology at Samford University, Neuroscience – Traumatic Brain Injury
Click to register here: Soldier’s Heart Retreat 2021 Registration (copy of DD 214 required at check-in) Contact Mike Asdel at 205-757-8434 or Jan Cusimano at 205-213-0860 with any questions.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
2021-11-17 10:00 - 2022-01-02 21:00 | BJCC North Exhibition Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Be completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh at Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience- a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. See recognizable classics as “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and ‘Café Terrace at Night,” as well many revealing self-portraits. Prices start at $32.99 for adults and $21.99 for children, plus ticketing fees. This world-renowned art experience will be open from November 17-January 2. Hours are 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (last time slot 8 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now at vangoghbirmingham.com. Masks are recommended while inside Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Read more here.

Junior League of Birmingham’s Market Noel
2021-11-19 10:00 - 21:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
The Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) is bringing a sleigh full of holiday cheer to The Finley Center Nov. 18-20, 2021 for its annual Market Noel fundraiser presented by Regions Bank! The holiday market features more than 80 merchants from across the Southeast and includes high quality items like home decor, clothing and accessories, gift and holiday items, food and much more. With the purchase of a $15 general admission ticket, patrons will be able to attend Market Noel and shop until they drop. General shopping hours are: Thursday, Nov. 18 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 20 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the shopping experience, patrons can enjoy snacks and treats from various food trucks scheduled throughout the event such as Hyderbad Dum Zone, Nawlins Style Po’Boys, Dirty Red, Who Dat Snowball & Food, Urban Pops and Travelin Tom’s Coffee.
The Junior League will also host other Market Noel special events throughout the week of Nov. 17-20 that will surely get you into the holiday gift giving spirit. Preview Noel kicks off Market Noel on Nov. 17 and gives attendees an exclusive merry sneak peek into the holiday market with a private shopping experience. Other events planned for the community are JLB Hearts Birmingham and First Responders Lunch on Nov. 18, Jingle and Flamingle on Nov. 19, and Brunch with the Big Guy and Milk and Cookies with Santa on Nov. 20.
The JLB is also excited to bring back a popular Market Noel feature this year – “The Elf Made Me Do It” kits! These 24 and 7-day kits have everything parents (and the elf!) need for a very merry and mischievous December for your kids! The specially curated kits will include letters, props, activities, instructions, materials and photo guides for each night’s shenanigan. The 24-day kit is $100 and the 7-day kit is $40. Elf is not included.
For more information about Market Noel or to purchase tickets, visit www.marketnoel.net. Learn more about the JLB at www.jlbonline.com.

Junior League of Birmingham’s Jingle and Flamingle
2021-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
The Junior League of Birmingham’s Jingle & Flamingle event is coming to town Friday, Nov. 19 as part of its annual Market Noel fundraiser presented by Regions Bank. This event at The Finley Center provides a fun night out with friends dancing the night away. Tickets are $36 and include light bites and a signature cocktail by Queen’s Park. Attendees can continue the party afterward by purchasing a to-go cocktail kit and/or attending the after party sponsored by The Struggle Bus to take place at Big Whiskey until 11 p.m. The Struggle Bus will be available to take people to the Big Whiskey from The Finley Center until 11 p.m.
Jingle and Flamingle is one of many Market Noel events throughout the week, including Preview Noel, First Responders Luncheon, JLB Hearts Birmingham, Brunch with the Big Guy and Milk and Cookies with Santa, in addition to the Market Noel holiday shopping event at The Finley Center. The market features more than 80 stores from across the nation and includes high quality iTems like home decor, clothing and accessories, gift and holiday items, food and much more.
Proceeds from Market Noel go directly back into the community through the JLB’s 30 community projects benefiting women and children in need in Birmingham. The purchase of one $15 general admission Market Noel ticket helps provide hot dinners for two women who are recovering from addiction and participating in financial literacy and employment readiness training through Foundry Ministries’ Hope Inspired Ministries. The purchase of just two general admission Market Noel tickets helps provide an entire outfit for a survivor of sexual violence who has given their clothes as evidence through the Crisis Center’s Rape Response Program. For more information about Market Noel, Jingle and Flamingle or other events, visit www.marketnoel.net.

Hope for the Holidays with Community Grief Support
2021-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Asbury United Methodist Church, 6690 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Often, after a loss, the first holiday season can bring on a great deal of stress, anxiety, depression and sadness. To help those who are facing their first holiday as a loss survivor, Community Grief Support hosts a number of ‘Hope for the Holidays’ community seminars throughout Birmingham on Saturdays in November.
If you or someone you know is facing this 2021 holiday season without a loved one, please join us at this valuable event. There will be a continental breakfast offered at each seminar. Other loss survivors will share how they dealt with holiday grief, and bereavement care expert and counselor, Steve Sweatt, LPC/LMFT and clinical director at CGS will provide information on coping tips such as these:

Plan Ahead for Your Holiday Season
Accept Your Limitations
Trim Down to Essentials
As for and Accept Help
Inform Others of Your Needs
Build in Flexibility
Give Yourself Permission to “Be”

At the seminar, participants will be given an outline for making your own holiday “plan” so that you are more prepared for dealing with the feelings you will experience. You’ll also receive a keepsake booklet with ways to memorialize their loved one. The last seminar for the year will be on:
November 20, 2021, 9 a.m.-Noon, Asbury United Methodist Church, North Shelby County.
For more information, or to register for one of the events, contact Callie Eldredge at 205-870-8667.
Keynote Speaker: Steve Sweatt, LPC/LMFT
www.communitygriefsupport.org
Click here for 5 tips for coping with grief during the holiday season.

Junior League of Birmingham’s Milk and Cookies with Santa
2021-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
As a part of the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB)’s Market Noel event, Milk and Cookies with Santa is taking place Saturday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. For $35, two adults and two children will gain general admission to the holiday shopping event and get a picture and visit with the Big Guy himself, along with milk and cookies for the kids and refreshments for the parents.
For more information about Market Noel, Milk and Cookies with Santa or to purchase tickets, visit www.marketnoel.net.

The Sound of Music
2021-11-20 14:00 - 20:00 | The Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Experience live at The Lyric Theatre this timeless classic reimagined as a ballet, inspired by music from the 1965 musical film, and the von Trapp family’s life story. Performed by students of The Dance Studio who have auditioned and been cast as characters from the story and have been hard at work learning choreography with Artistic Director Jaclyn Shiflett and guest star Brandon Barranco who is dancing the role of Captain von Trapp. This is the first ballet performed at the Lyric Theater since the pandemic. Performances at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.thedancestudio.art. Read more about the show here.

Handel's Messiah
2021-11-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
The Alabama Civic Chorale will present their 74th annual performance of Handel’s MESSIAH with soloists and orchestra on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover. The chorus is comprised of singers from the greater Birmingham area. The program is free. Childcare is provided. Arrive early for seating. This is a wonderful, spiritual way to begin your holiday season! Visit www.alabamacivicchorale.com for more information.

Urban Purpose's 9th Annual Boston Butt Fundraiser
2021-11-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist Church Pavilion, 2047 Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Want your Thanksgiving meal to give back this year? Our annual Boston butt fundraiser supports the homeless & hurting of Birmingham by providing the necessary resources & relationships that they need to get back on their feet. Smoked Boston butts, turkey breasts, and half hams are available to order at urbanpurpose.org/bostonbutt. Order before November 14th and feast with a purpose this Thanksgiving! Pickup is Nov. 23rd from 2-6pm at Shades Mountain Baptist Church Pavilion.

Small Business Saturday
2021-11-27 | AL
Birmingham Christian Family wishes to say THANK YOU to all the small businesses in our community who have allowed us to serve them in growing their business and helping us spread Good News every month!
Check back here for details on special sales taking place at these businesses. If you advertise with BCF, be sure to email melissa@christianfamilypublications.com with details on your Small Business Sales Event/Specials so we can share with the community! Learn more about the significance of Small Business Saturday here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
2021-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
7:30pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. Thirsty Thursday, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Metro Kids Present "Christmas in NYC"
2021-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Join Metropolitan Church for a one of a kind, original program as six eager kids take on the sights of New York with two not so eager tour guides— Friday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 at 10 a.m. at Metropolitan Church of God, 2800 Metropolitan Way in Birmingham. The kids will be joined by a choir on a double decker bus where they will be taken to various sites. Guests will see basketball players from the New York Knicks, Rockette dancers, Santa and elves, St. Patrick’s Cathedral choir, the nativity at Radio City Music Hall, and more. For the Sunday morning event, there will be a live nativity where everyone can interact with live animals. Free Christmas cookies, apple cider, and hot chocolate will be served. Learn more at www.metropolitanchurch.net.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2021-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
7:30pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. Teddy Bear Toss, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Metro Kids Present "Christmas in NYC"
2021-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Join Metropolitan Church for a one of a kind, original program as six eager kids take on the sights of New York with two not so eager tour guides— on Sunday, December 5 at 10 a.m. at Metropolitan Church of God, 2800 Metropolitan Way in Birmingham. The kids will be joined by a choir on a double decker bus where they will be taken to various sites. Guests will see basketball players from the New York Knicks, Rockette dancers, Santa and elves, St. Patrick’s Cathedral choir, the nativity at Radio City Music Hall, and more. There will be a live nativity where everyone can interact with live animals. Free Christmas cookies, apple cider, and hot chocolate will be served. Learn more at www.metropolitanchurch.net.

Redemption Dawning: A Christmas Concert
2021-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Join Vestavia Hills Baptist Church for worship on Sunday for a special Christmas concert, featuring Dr. Sadie Goodman, soprano, Samford String Quartet, and the VHBC Sanctuary Choir. December 5 10am-11am, vhbc.com.

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Collectivus Church
2021-12-05 10:45 - 11:45 | Collectivus Church, 8271 Highway 31, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Collectivus Church is hosting its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Sunday, December 5, 2021, during the 10:45 a.m. service!
Collectivus spent over 1200 volunteer hours restoring the historic building previously occupied by Baer’s department store located at 8271 Highway 31 in the Historic Main Street District of Downtown Calera. Early on, Collectivus Church realized it didn’t want a building that sat empty six days a week so they asked the question, how could this space be best utilized, and their answer was events, which is ultimately two-fold. The building will also be known as Collectivus Event Center to be open for special community events like city, school, and Main Street functions, at no charge, as well as being available to be booked for paid events such as weddings, parties, and corporate functions.
To learn more about Collectivus Church, click here.

Gloria! Christmas Concert
2021-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
6pm celebration of the One who came to show us the depth and glory of His love. Performed by the choirs and orchestra at Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Road, 35242, www.meadowbrookbaptist.org, 205-991-8384

Colonial Christmas Lunch & Tour
2021-12-06 - 2021-12-10 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
December 6-10 and 13-17 at American Village in Montevallo. $35 per person, Reserve your seats by calling 205-665-3535 ext. 1031, www.americanvillage.org.
*December 6 and 17 are now full.*

One Starry Night with Shades Mountain Baptist Church
2021-12-08 17:00 - 2021-12-11 19:30 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
The One Starry Night experience will guide guests through The City Gate, Stargazer Hill, The Marketplace, The Shepherds’ Field, and finally, The Stable. Families will sign in with the Census taker, pay the tax collector, enjoy a snack in the Marketplace, Roundup the Sheep at the Field, and make a star craft at Stargazer Hill. Along the way, you will see, touch, smell and taste what life was like when Jesus was born. Tours start every 15 minutes starting at 5pm, with the last one at 7:15pm. The whole “experience” will take approximately one hour. The event is free, but tickets are required. Click here for tickets.

Walk Through Nativity
2021-12-08 18:45 - 2021-12-10 20:45 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Features twelve scenes depicting the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Several scenes utilize live animals, including a camel. Free and hosted by Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, 35243, 6:45pm-8:45pm, www.briarwood.org/wtn.

Samford Legacy League's Christmas Home Tour
2021-12-09 10:00 - 20:00 | AL
Make plans to attend Samford Legacy League’s 11th Annual Christmas Home Tour on Thursday, December 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The tour features five unique and beautifully appointed homes in Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills. Advance purchase of tickets required: $30 until November then $35 through December 7. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances. Learn more here or call 205-726-2807.

The Columbiana Christmas Tour of Homes
2021-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Columbiana, Columbiana, AL, United States
The Columbiana Beautification Board proudly presents “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree Christmas Tour of Homes!” The Christmas Tour of Homes is a holiday tour of uniquely decorated homes and historically significant properties in Columbiana, Alabama. The tour will be on December 11, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 until November 30. Ticket prices from December 1 through December 11 will increase to $25. You can also purchase tickets the day of the tour at the door for $25. Tickets are available for purchase at the following businesses in Columbiana: Main Street Florist, Just a Tish, Columbiana Corner Shops, Busy Hands, The Columbiana Senior Center, and Columbiana City Hall.

Lights on the Bluff
2021-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Church on the Bluff, 2211 McGwier Drive, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Enjoy hayrides, hot dogs, boiled peanuts, hot chocolate, and kids make-n-take Christmas ornaments with Church on the Bluff on December 11 from 5pm-7pm. There is no charge for this special event!

LIVE! Nativity Walk-Thru
2021-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Clay-Chalkville High School, 6623 Roe Chandler Road, Pinson, AL, 35126, United States
Clay/Pinson Area Ministries and Churches present LIVE! Nativity Walk-Thru Event on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Clay-Chalkville High School. In addition to the dramatized Nativity, there will be booths set up on-site with activities such as cookie decoration, arts and crafts, hot chocolate and more! Event is FREE and open to the public.

Christmas Worship Celebration
2021-12-12 08:30 - 11:30 | CrossPoint Church, 8000 Liles Lane, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Join Crosspoint Church- Trussville for their Christmas Worship Celebration on December 12 at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Vestavia Hills Christmas Parade
2021-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Park Sports Complex, 4700 Sicard Hollow Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35242, United States
Enjoy the city’s Christmas Parade from 2pm-4pm. The parade begins at Liberty Park Sports Complex and ends at Alston Meadows. Learn more here.

"Light Eternal" with Briarwood Ballet
2021-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Join Briarwood Ballet as they celebrate the Eternal Light of God that has come into our world. Free admission, hosted by Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, 35243, 6pm, briarwood.org/events.

Colonial Christmas Lunch & Tour
2021-12-13 - 2021-12-17 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
December 13-17 at American Village in Montevallo. $35 per person, Reserve your seats by calling 205-665-3535 ext. 1031, www.americanvillage.org.
*December 17 is now full.*

Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert
2021-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.
