This weekend in Hoover, AL

The 15th anniversary of Sistah Strut Alabama will be celebrated at Smithfield. This milestone gathering honors fifteen years of community and shared purpose, bringing people together to reflect on the journey and the impact built over the years.

At Spain Park High School, this jiu-jitsu tournament features Gi and NoGi divisions for kids, teens, and adults at every belt level. Competitors who register in advance receive a free rashguard, and everyone is guaranteed a second match. The format prioritizes decisive submission wins over points or referee decisions, showcasing skill and clean finishes.

Experience a community market in Mt Laurel featuring farm fresh produce, flowers, honey, eggs, and meats, plus a wide array of crafts and other goods. The Mt Laurel Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair showcases local growers and crafters in a neighborhood setting.

A community walk in Trussville focused on supporting children and families affected by congenital heart defects. Each step helps shine a light on a condition that affects a newborn about every 15 minutes. This is the first year the walk will be hosted in Trussville. Participants can register, start a team, or join an existing one to help raise awareness and support for heart families.

A hands-on painting workshop with Barbara Davis focuses on creating compelling skies that bring landscapes to life. Participants explore edges, values, and color temperature, learning techniques that strengthen skyscapes. Barbara demonstrates her process, then works with each painter one on one. Bring your own sky photos for reference or choose from images that will be available. Barbara paints in oils, and both oil and acrylic artists are welcome. This Intermediate, Level 2 session is designed for those with prior experience in their chosen medium, offering a refresh of fundamentals along with individualized guidance at a quicker pace. The fee is $150 and includes lunch and all necessary supplies. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants.

Celebrated as Alabama’s largest Hispanic festival, this daylong gathering from Fiesta Birmingham blends culture, music, food, dance, and family friendly activities. It showcases vibrant art and traditions, features live musical performances and dynamic dance shows, and offers delicious cuisine along with opportunities to connect with vendors and community organizations. The event also supports students, with scholarship applications currently open to encourage educational advancement.

Get plain-English guidance on credit at this free hybrid workshop for future homeowners. The session explains what matters for your credit and the steps that can take you from not feeling credit-ready to reaching the closing table, with practical tips you can start using right away. There is no fluff and no sales pitch, only useful information. Available in person and as a live online stream.

A lure will be active at the Scarlet Raven Gaming PokéStop, setting the stage for a casual Pokémon Go meetup. Players can catch Pokémon and spend time with fellow Pokémon Go players.

Take in rooftop skyline views at Moonshine, where handcrafted cocktails pair with wood fired pizza for a relaxed night out. Celebrate Sangria Saturday with $5 sangria pours available while supplies last. Bonvoy members can receive a special perk by mentioning Sangria Saturday at check-in.

A Pokémon League tournament focused on both gameplay and card trading. Participants may challenge other players, trade cards, or do both.

Tall Bike Joust XIV brings an evening of boisterous fun to Cahaba Brewing Company, centered on a Jousting Tournament with plenty to see and do throughout the grounds. A projector screen will be placed behind the judges to make it easier for those in the back to watch the action in real time. Before the tournament, attendees can meet the jousters and explore the vendor tent area, where mini games and prizes add to the excitement. The pre-Joust Keg Battle returns as the bottom eight jousters compete to set their seeding ahead of the main tournament. On the brewery dock, a designated section will be reserved for sponsors, with fencing used to clearly define spaces, while the remainder of the dock stays open to general admission. Volunteers wearing event shirts will be available to answer questions and help with directions.

Enjoy dinner while unraveling a witty, tough-to-crack case at The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show. The story is contemporary and plays out in real time, with performers blending into the audience to keep everyone guessing. The culprit could be at any table, and guests may suddenly find themselves named as suspects. Touring nationwide since 2004, this interactive dinner theater experience offers a lively, social night created for adult audiences, filled with intrigue, laughs, and spontaneous surprises from start to finish.

This is a night dedicated to Magic: The Gathering's Commander format.

At Boutwell Auditorium, an all white themed celebration honors the life, legacy, and enduring music of Frankie Beverly. This annual fundraiser brings the community together for music, unity, fellowship, and shared purpose while supporting meaningful community initiatives. The evening centers on love, legacy, and community as attendees pay tribute to a voice that has connected generations.

Chef brings two culinary concepts together at SLIDE Cafe with Brunch & Soul Sundays, highlighting soul food dishes from SMOKE Bistro alongside additional offerings. The soul-focused menu includes jerk oxtails, smoked lamb chops, fried whole wings, grilled chicken thighs, chargrilled ribeyes, and grilled or fried pork chops, plus sides such as fried whole okra, corn bites, barbecue baked beans, cabbage greens, and cornbread muffins with Honey Crunch Butter. The chef’s award winning five cheese baked macaroni is also on the menu. Brunch choices feature shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, a seafood omelette, crab cakes and grits, chicken hash, salmon and grits, French toast, ribeye and eggs, catfish and grits, and a steak and potato omelette. The bar offers signature craft cocktails, mimosas, and beer.

Fellowship Flow is a community yoga class at Avondale Park, held weather permitting. No reservations are needed, and everyone is welcome to participate. It is donation based, with contributions accepted via Venmo at @Dawn-Cassizzi.

Broadway artists Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp take the stage at the Alys Stephens Center for a concert that honors 30 years of Rent and the 30th anniversary of UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. Known for first playing Roger and Mark, the duo shares strong vocals, natural chemistry, and backstage stories while presenting a set that combines songs from Rent with personal favorites and musical theater classics. The evening pays tribute to three decades of creativity, influence, and community. Broadway Karaoke is scheduled in the lobby before the performance.