This weekend in Jefferson County, AL

Celebrate the season at a community fall fest filled with autumn flair and local shopping. Browse unique handmade pieces from area artisans, support nearby small businesses, and shop popular direct sales brands, all with free admission. Enjoy on-site dining from resident eateries such as Soto’s Mexican Cuisine and Southgate BBQ. The venue is known for its striking red barn-style building topped with white cupolas. A limited number of vendor spaces remain, and prospective vendors can inquire by texting 213-218-5017 or emailing vfapply@gmail.com.

Explore drawing through experimentation and abstraction in a small group setting designed for artists at any level. The class emphasizes playful mark making, attention to form and texture, and other exploratory methods that help unlock a more open, expressive approach. It addresses the hesitation many feel about drawing, especially for those more comfortable with paint, and builds confidence that carries across any medium. Instruction is led by Michael Sharp, who holds a BFA in drawing and painting and specializes in fundamental drawing and figurative work. His teaching background includes assisting during his degree, serving as a substitute teacher for public school art classes, and more than two decades on the West Coast teaching private art classes in the Los Angeles area before relocating to Birmingham a few years ago. Enrollment is limited to 10 students. The fee is $100 for two classes, and students should bring their own supplies.

Enjoy a cozy, pajama-friendly family matinee featuring Chicken Little. Light breakfast options are available for all ages, and adults can choose from a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar. On screen, Chicken Little and his misfit friends band together to thwart an alien invasion and prove that even the smallest hero can save the day. This screening is part of a family matinee series offered on select Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Watch Alabama take on Tennessee on the big screens at The Fennec in Birmingham, where a stadium-like atmosphere meets a skybox-style buffet and chilled drinks. The menu features wings, a build-your-own nacho bar, warm cheese dip, spinach artichoke dip, caramelized onion and bacon dip, mini BBQ Conecuh sausages, turkey and Gruyere pinwheels, plus oatmeal cream pies and cookies. Wear your team colors, gather your friends, and come hungry. Walk in, no reservations needed.

Celebrate more than 25 newly installed murals at a block party with food trucks, local vendors, performances, and music. Activities are concentrated within a couple of blocks for easy exploring. Admission is free and dogs are welcome. To stay comfortable, bring a water bottle, some cash for food and vendors, and a lawn chair or picnic blanket to relax as the celebration unfolds.

The Monster Market is back at Saturn, offering favorite treats with the possibility of a trick or two. Organized by New Rose Garden & Vintage.

A Lure will be set at the Scarlet Raven Gaming PokéStop for a meetup of Pokémon Go players. Attendees can catch Pokémon and spend time with fellow trainers.

Take part in a Pokémon League tournament that brings players together to battle and to trade cards. Choose to compete, make trades, or enjoy a mix of both in one event.

This quinceañera celebration features food, music, and fun for every age group.

Moonshine, a rooftop hangout in Birmingham known for craft cocktails, panoramic city views, and wood-fired pizza, is celebrating Sangria Saturday. Settle in for $5 sangria pours while supplies last. Bonvoy members can mention Sangria Saturday at check in for an added perk.

Dig into dinner while an uproarious whodunit unfolds around you. This contemporary, real-time mystery plants its performers among the audience, so clues, twists, and suspects could be sitting at the next table. Expect a spirited, social experience where anyone might be pulled into the investigation and even tagged as a suspect. Tailored for adults, this interactive show has entertained crowds across the country since 2004 with improvisation, surprises, and plenty of laughs.

SLIDE Cafe presents a new brunch and soul food experience that brings together two of the chef’s concepts, showcasing favorites from SMOKE Bistro alongside even more dishes to explore. Look for savory standouts such as jerk oxtails, smoked lamb chops, fried whole wings, grilled chicken thighs, chargrilled ribeyes, and grilled or fried pork chops, plus comforting sides like 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 also takes center stage. Brunch offerings include shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, a seafood omelette, crab cakes with grits, chicken hash, salmon and grits, French toast, ribeye with eggs, catfish and grits, and a steak and potato omelette. Signature craft cocktails are available, along with mimosas and beer.

Pinson Methodist Church marks 150 years in Pinson with a special celebration that will include opening a time capsule sealed in 1976. Those who helped place items in the capsule are especially invited. The occasion also welcomes former pastors, directors of youth and children, choir directors, worship leaders, choir and praise team members, musicians, and other former staff, along with former members and anyone who has ever attended the church.

Fellowship Flow is a community yoga class held at Avondale Park, with sessions taking place when the weather cooperates. No reservation is needed, and it is open to everyone. The class operates on a donation basis, with contributions accepted via Venmo at @Dawn-Cassizzi.

At the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, this expo brings together selected wedding professionals who offer guidance for celebrations of every style, from elegant black-tie occasions to relaxed barefoot beach ceremonies. Attendees can meet experts, gather ideas, and get practical advice to shape a wedding day filled with meaningful memories.

Restorative Yoga: Release and Restore offers a calm practice centered on gentle, supported poses, conscious breathing, and guided rest to help ease tension and bring a sense of calm. Led by Ashley Shivers, LPC and certified restorative yoga instructor, the session creates space to let go of stress and nourish both body and mind. Afterward, explore reflection with thoughtful journaling prompts and enjoy a warm cup of tea, encouraging quiet connection in a comfortable, welcoming setting.

Explore Highland Avenue on a self-guided scavenger hunt that highlights local history and architecture. All answers can be seen from the street, so everything you need is visible as you go. Use the flyer to match listed features to the correct properties and record each street address you find. Turn in your completed hunt at BHS to receive a prize. A flyer is available to download from the organizers’ website.

Black Violin brings an electrifying concert to the Alys Stephens Center, reshaping classical music through a fresh blend of violin mastery with hip hop, R&B, and pop. Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste lead a high-energy program filled with catchy rhythms, sweeping melodies, and a message centered on creativity and inclusion. The result is a boundary-pushing experience that connects with listeners of all ages.

The Nick operates as a private club, so bring a membership card and a valid ID to get in. Membership is $7 per year, and entry is limited to guests 21 and older.