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Ages 8 and up can come out to Sanctuary Church Birmingham for a Candlelight concert, featuring Taylor Swift songs. Kalkaska String Quartet will be performing. For ages 8-plus.
Event cost: $39.50-plus
Event time: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Jan. 17, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a screening of Harriet (PG13). The movie begins at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a screening of The Color Purple (PG13). The movie begins at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a screening of Black Panther (PG13). The movie begins at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 2025
Come out to Silver Lake Church Of The Nazarene to watch African American culture through cinema. For ages 16-plus.
Event cost: $5/general admission
Event time: 1-8 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) Feb. 1, 2025
Join Edison Branch for a weekly storytime and movie celebrating Black History Month. Feb. 1 is The Wiz (1978), Feb. 8 is The Princess and the Frog (2009), Feb. 15 is Space Jam (1996) and Feb. 22 is Soul (2020). Movie refreshments provided. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 3-5:30...
Explore Black History at The Henry Ford through musical, dramatic and dance performances, through to With Liberty and Justice for All exhibit and more all month long.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 1-28, 2025
Come out to the Ark for the annual storytelling festival, which brings storytellers Elizabeth Ellis, Mary Hamilton, Jane Fink, and Steve Daut.
Event cost: $30
Event time: 8 p.m. Feb. 22, 2025
See this concert that features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in high-definition on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs.
Event cost: $69-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11-12, 2025
Enjoy a magical day filled with delightful musical performances, prince and princess lessons, enchanting dances, captivating storytime, a fun photo booth and exciting games with Elsa. Bring your cameras. Advanced tickets required.
Event cost: $30/adult, $11-$16/child
Event time: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 11, 2025
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see Geoff Tate at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20-$25
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9-11, 2025
Parents can enjoy a night out with their friends or spouse to see comedian, Zach Martina at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $20-$25
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m. and 9:45-11:15 p.m. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2-4, 2025
