It’s a great weekend to be in Alabama.
The World Games 2022
The World Games 2022 get underway Thursday, July 7 at venues in and around Birmingham. Get tickets for each individual sport here. Tickets are available for the TWG22 Closing Ceremony, which will be Sunday, July 17 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham. The all-star celebration will feature Lionel Richie joined by Alabama, Jamey Johnson, Bo Bice, Taylor Hicks, Blind Boys of Alabama, Pastor Mike (McClure) Jr., Ruben Studdard, Yung Bleu and Martha Reeves. Serving as the grand finale of TWG 2022, “One World – One People: Celebrating Legacy, Achievement and Unity” will commemorate The Games with performances and the opportunity for athletes, fans and volunteers to bid farewell to Birmingham. The Closing Ceremony will climax with the ceremonial passing of The World Games flag to representatives of the 2025 host city, Chengdu, China. Buy tickets for the July 7 opening and July 17 closing here. For more information about The World Games 2022, call 205-846-2500 or go to twg2022.com.
Red Mountain Entertainment
Weekend shows include:
- July 9 – Hank Williams Jr., The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville.
- July 9 – The Molly Ringwalds, Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham.
- July 10 – Brian Regan, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall in Huntsville.
For upcoming shows, visit redmountainentertainment.com.
Legends in Concert
Summer performances are underway through Sunday, Sept. 4 at OWA in Foley. Fans will see performances by Isaiah Mercado as Bruno Mars, Nellie Norris as Katy Perry, Nae Cullors as Michael Jackson and more. The show features high-energy dancers, backup vocalists, a live band, costumes, elaborate theatrical sets and a full array of special effects. Performances will be at the OWA Theater Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.
Alabama Theatre
Grab the family and head to one of Birmingham’s most iconic theaters to enjoy classic favorites like “Grease Sing-Along,” Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. and “The Wizard of Oz” Sunday, July 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Follow this link for upcoming shows. Tickets for all movies are $10 each.
Birmingham Museum of Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art has a diverse collection of more than 27,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and decorative arts dating from ancient to modern times. The collection presents a rich panorama of cultures, featuring the museum’s extensive holdings of Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian and Native American art. Follow this link for visits during The World Games 2022. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 205-254-2565 or visit the website. Follow this link for #BMA from home. The venue is at 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.
Sparks After Dark
The Sparks After Dark fireworks show will flash to life again this summer at The Wharf in Orange Beach every Monday through Aug. 1. Enjoy a live, kid-friendly cooking class with Chef Nino’s Cookin’ presented by Rouses Markets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Spectra Laser Light Experience is at 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Fireworks kick off at 8:45 p.m., and DJ Silky will perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons and the Tennessee Smokies square off through Sunday, July 10 at Regions Field in Birmingham. Follow this link for the complete schedule, updates, promotions and giveaways. Get tickets online.
Topgolf
Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the climate-controlled hitting bays with high-definition TVs in every bay throughout the sports bar and restaurant. Use complimentary clubs or bring your own. Topgolf amenities include bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and more. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call 205-847-5757 or visit the website. The venue is at 1111 24th St. N.
