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SUMMARY:Y’all Aboard for a Train Ride!
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 season of Saturday train rides at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum opens on the first Saturday of March each year. Trains then depart at 10AM and 1PM EVERY SATURDAY through October\, with special themed events available each month. \nSo come enjoy a 75-minute train ride aboard an historic train on the Alabama Mineral Railroad in Calera. Travel through Timberline Golf Course\, ride below Ozen Winery & Distillery\, go under I-65\, coast past a lake and explore around all the bends and curves through the woods in the heart of Shelby County! \nChoose from an enclosed climate-controlled train car\, a coach built in 1910\, or enjoy the views and breezes outdoors in the open air cars! Limited seating also available in the caboose and locomotive. \nTickets available onsite or online: www.hodrrm.org.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/yall-aboard-for-a-train-ride/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum\, 1919 9th Street\, Calera\, AL\, 35040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:Y’all Aboard for a Train Ride!
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 season of Saturday train rides at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum opens on the first Saturday of March each year. Trains then depart at 10AM and 1PM EVERY SATURDAY through October\, with special themed events available each month. \nSo come enjoy a 75-minute train ride aboard an historic train on the Alabama Mineral Railroad in Calera. Travel through Timberline Golf Course\, ride below Ozen Winery & Distillery\, go under I-65\, coast past a lake and explore around all the bends and curves through the woods in the heart of Shelby County! \nChoose from an enclosed climate-controlled train car\, a coach built in 1910\, or enjoy the views and breezes outdoors in the open air cars! Limited seating also available in the caboose and locomotive. \nTickets available onsite or online: www.hodrrm.org.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/yall-aboard-for-a-train-ride/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum\, 1919 9th Street\, Calera\, AL\, 35040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:YMCA Camp Cosby Annual Auction at Brock's Gap Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 11 from 12 PM – 3 PM for an afternoon full of fun\, food\, and fabulous auction items. All are invited… bring your friends and family – 100% of proceeds goes to the Camp Cosby Scholarship Fund to send deserving kids to sleepaway camp!\nSneak Peek of Auction Items:\n✨ 4 Champions Club tickets\n🏕️ A Week at Camp Cosby (Certain age groups and session selections only)\n🌯 Tons of Restaurant Gift Cards\nAnd so much more… Come ready to bid and raffle for a great cause! ☀️
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/ymca-camp-cosby-annual-auction-at-brocks-gap-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Brock’s Gap Brewing Company\, 500 Mineral Trace Suite 100\, Hoover\, AL\, 35244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000
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SUMMARY:Festa Italiana
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant sights\, irresistible flavors\, and rich traditions of Italy in the heart of Birmingham at the third annual Festa Italiana\, hosted by the Italian American Heritage Society. Join us on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 from 12 to 9 p.m. at the historic Sloss Furnaces (20 32nd St. N.\, Birmingham\, AL 35222) for a full day celebrating Italian culture\, community\, and heritage. After two successful\, sold-out years\, Festa Italiana returns bigger and more flavorful than ever—inviting guests of all ages to eat\, sip\, and stroll their way through an unforgettable Italian experience right here in Birmingham.\nFesta Italiana aims to immerse attendees in all aspects of Italian life\, from traditions and cuisine to language\, music\, and history. Whether Italian by blood or simply Italian at heart\, all are welcome. Guests can enjoy live music\, traditional dancing\, cooking demonstrations\, grape stomping\, bocce ball\, the Sugo Showdown\, an Italian auto display\, roving cannoli makers\, immersive cultural experiences\, and a lively evening procession honoring Italy’s patron saints.\nCompetitions are free and open for advance registration online. The Lakeshore Foundation Bocce Ball Tournament will feature a 32-person\, single-elimination bracket with trophies and prizes awarded to winners\, followed by open play. The crowd-favorite “Spina Stomp” Grape Stomping Competition returns with high-energy\, timed heats as teams compete to extract the most juice using only their bare feet. The Sugo Showdown will once again crown the city’s finest sauce\, with judging beginning at 11:15 a.m. and winners announced at 2:15 p.m. on the main stage. A new People’s Choice Sugo will allow attendees to join in the fun.\nThe Bruno Rumore Foundation Food Village will fill the air with the aromas of sausage-and-pepper sandwiches\, fried dough\, pizza\, savory Italian dishes\, cannoli\, and gelato. Authentic vendors including Molay Brothers\, Tre Luna\, Graffeo Brothers Italian Sausage\, Villaggio Colafrancesco\, Slice Pizza & Brew\, Joe’s Italian\, Da Big Italian\, Uncle G’s Pizza\, Carrabba’s Italian Grill\, Arnone’s Italian Sausage\, Pazzo Big Slice Pizza\, and Feast Catering & Culinary Kitchen will deliver a true taste of Italy. Cooking demonstrations and the Sugo Cook-Off will take place under the big tent at the Galbani Cooking Stage.\nIn the Festa Italiana Villaggio Culturale\, guests can explore a charming replica of an Italian village featuring a fountain\, church\, bakery\, museum\, and twinkling lights. Resources on ancestry research and dual citizenship will be available\, along with the Spina “Vineria” wine bar and the Italian American Heritage Society booth. The Festa Mercato Marketplace will offer Italian cookies\, olive oils\, fashion\, jewelry\, art\, home décor\, and specialty gifts.\nLa Musica d’Italia\, presented by Coca-Cola\, will showcase Italian favorites and traditional dances on the main stage. Performances will include the Montevallo Jazz Band\, The Suteras\, Crooner Matt Scalici\, headliner Joe Scalissi’s “Dean Martin Happy Hour” tribute\, and the Very Ranelli Dance Band. As the evening concludes\, festivalgoers will gather to dance the traditional Che La Luna.\nFamilies can visit the Festa Villaggio dei Bambini\, featuring games\, bouncy houses\, and hands-on activities designed especially for children. Scholarship winners will be recognized on the main stage\, and one lucky attendee will have the opportunity to win an eight- or nine-night trip for two to Italy\, valued at $13\,800\, through a donation raffle. Raffle tickets are $50 and may be purchased online or at the Italian American Heritage Society booth inside the Cultural Village.\nAdvanced general admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased at www.festaitalianabham.com. Day-of-event tickets are $15. Children 10 and under receive free admission. General admission includes entry only and does not include food or beverages. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets and register for competitions in advance.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/festa-italiana/
LOCATION:Sloss Furnaces National Historical Landmark\, 20 32nd Street North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222
CATEGORIES:Date Night,Family-Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155502Z
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SUMMARY:St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church will celebrate its 28th Annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM\, Friday and Saturday\, April 17 – 18\, 2026! Admission is FREE! Come try homemade Lebanese food for lunch\, dinner\, or dessert; watch traditional Lebanese dancing demonstrations by our youth; bid on a premium item at the Silent Auction; participate in an informative Church tour; and dabke like no one is watching to a live Lebanese band! \n*FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM\, Friday and Saturday\, April 17 – 18\, 2026. \n*LOCATION: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church\, which is located at 836 8th Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205. \n*TAKEOUT: There will be an option available for walk up/ takeout orders located on the south side of the Church (just follow the signs)! \n*DELIVERY: For those living/ working in the downtown or southside areas\, we will offer FREE DELIVERIES of food orders of $150 or more on Friday (April 17). Coordinate with your coworkers and order online ahead of time for the most authentic Lebanese Friday lunch! \n*PARKING: Parking is available both at the Church and surrounding the premise. A FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE will run Friday from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM from UAB Express 1 Parking Lot on 8th Street South (next to Stivers Collision Center – look for the signs)! \n*MENU: We are happy to be able to offer our FULL MENU of your favorite Lebanese plates\, a la carte items\, desserts\, and more this year! Delicacies offered during the two-day event include baked kibbee\, grilled lemon chicken\, rolled grape leaves\, spinach pies\, meat pies\, baked kibbee and falafel sandwiches\, tabouleh\, loobia (Lebanese-style green beans)\, rice\, homous and pita bread\, baklawa\, Lebanese ice cream\, and zlaybeh (Lebanese donuts). \n*PAYMENT: ONLY CREDIT/ DEBIT CARDS will be accepted for payment. \n*ENTERTAINMENT: We are excited to welcome back the New York based Amin Sultan Lebanese band\, which will be playing outside\, on stage\, under a large tent from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM nightly. Additionally\, traditional Lebanese dances will be performed by the youth of the Church on an indoor stage beginning at 6:00 PM Friday and at 12:30 PM Saturday that will continue throughout the afternoon and evening both days. \n*CHURCH TOURS: Guided tours starting on the front steps of our historic Church at the top of every hour will be offered from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM\, with self-guided tours available from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM\, both days\, with a 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM exclusion on Saturday during the Saturday Vigil Liturgy\, which all are welcome to attend. \n*SILENT AUCTION: Visit our Silent Auction Room at the Church during festival hours to place your bids on a variety of interesting items! The Silent Auction will close on Saturday\, April 18\, at 7:00 PM. \n*5K/ FUN RUN: The St. Elias Cedar Run 5K and Cedar Shake Fun Run will take place the morning of Saturday\, April 17. All proceeds of the 5K and Fun Run will benefit the non-profit organization Food for Our Journey. \n*OTHER CHARITIES BENEFITED: Since the beginning in 1998\, 25% of all festival proceeds go to charities other than St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. To date\, over $768\,000 has been donated to local and national charities. You can check out our festival web page (www.stelias.org) to see a list of charities supported. \nWe look forward to celebrating our faith\, food\, and culture with you this year! For more information\, be sure to visit https://stelias.org/ !
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/st-elias-lebanese-food-and-cultural-festival/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church\, 836 8th Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events,Mom Meet Up,Mom's Day/Night Out,Playdate,Races & Runs
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church":MAILTO:Anthony@fms-pharmacy.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260306T204540Z
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SUMMARY:Y’all Aboard for a Train Ride!
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 season of Saturday train rides at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum opens on the first Saturday of March each year. Trains then depart at 10AM and 1PM EVERY SATURDAY through October\, with special themed events available each month. \nSo come enjoy a 75-minute train ride aboard an historic train on the Alabama Mineral Railroad in Calera. Travel through Timberline Golf Course\, ride below Ozen Winery & Distillery\, go under I-65\, coast past a lake and explore around all the bends and curves through the woods in the heart of Shelby County! \nChoose from an enclosed climate-controlled train car\, a coach built in 1910\, or enjoy the views and breezes outdoors in the open air cars! Limited seating also available in the caboose and locomotive. \nTickets available onsite or online: www.hodrrm.org.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/yall-aboard-for-a-train-ride/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum\, 1919 9th Street\, Calera\, AL\, 35040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260330T141400Z
CREATED:20260330T141400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T141400Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Steps Against Melanoma Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Steps Against Melanoma Walk in Birmingham is a meaningful\, family-friendly event designed to bring our community together in support of melanoma awareness\, prevention\, and research. As part of AIM at Melanoma’s national initiative\, this annual walk creates a space where families\, friends\, and neighbors can come together for a day that is both impactful and fun. Whether you’re walking in honor of a loved one\, supporting a friend\, or simply looking for a way to give back\, this event offers something for everyone. \nMoms and families will especially appreciate the opportunity to enjoy a safe\, welcoming outdoor environment at Veterans Park while also prioritizing their family’s health. Attendees can take advantage of free skin checks\, hear from inspiring speakers\, and learn practical ways to protect themselves and their children from skin cancer. With free merchandise\, opportunities to connect with local healthcare professionals\, and a 5K walk that’s accessible for all ages\, this event blends community\, education\, and purpose into one memorable day\, all while helping fund critical melanoma research and support services for patients and families.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/2026-steps-against-melanoma-walk/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park\, 4800 Valleydale Road\, Hoover\, AL\, 35242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Races & Runs
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIM at Melanoma":MAILTO:sisk@uab.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T173458Z
CREATED:20260407T173458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T173458Z
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SUMMARY:Bonjour\, Advent! - Advent Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join Advent teachers and leadership to say “bonjour!” to French culture with a Madeline storytime\, a fun introduction to French language and treats\, and playground play.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/bonjour-advent-advent-adventures/
LOCATION:Advent Episcopal School\, 2019 6th Avenue North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events,Playdate,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T141717Z
CREATED:20260418T141717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T141717Z
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SUMMARY:Impact Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Impact Book Festival\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Fultondale Event Center
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/impact-book-festival/
LOCATION:Fultondale Event Center\, 2980 Hawkins Lane\, Fultondale\, AL\, 35068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155502Z
CREATED:20260218T214853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155502Z
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SUMMARY:St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church will celebrate its 28th Annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM\, Friday and Saturday\, April 17 – 18\, 2026! Admission is FREE! Come try homemade Lebanese food for lunch\, dinner\, or dessert; watch traditional Lebanese dancing demonstrations by our youth; bid on a premium item at the Silent Auction; participate in an informative Church tour; and dabke like no one is watching to a live Lebanese band! \n*FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM\, Friday and Saturday\, April 17 – 18\, 2026. \n*LOCATION: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church\, which is located at 836 8th Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205. \n*TAKEOUT: There will be an option available for walk up/ takeout orders located on the south side of the Church (just follow the signs)! \n*DELIVERY: For those living/ working in the downtown or southside areas\, we will offer FREE DELIVERIES of food orders of $150 or more on Friday (April 17). Coordinate with your coworkers and order online ahead of time for the most authentic Lebanese Friday lunch! \n*PARKING: Parking is available both at the Church and surrounding the premise. A FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE will run Friday from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM from UAB Express 1 Parking Lot on 8th Street South (next to Stivers Collision Center – look for the signs)! \n*MENU: We are happy to be able to offer our FULL MENU of your favorite Lebanese plates\, a la carte items\, desserts\, and more this year! Delicacies offered during the two-day event include baked kibbee\, grilled lemon chicken\, rolled grape leaves\, spinach pies\, meat pies\, baked kibbee and falafel sandwiches\, tabouleh\, loobia (Lebanese-style green beans)\, rice\, homous and pita bread\, baklawa\, Lebanese ice cream\, and zlaybeh (Lebanese donuts). \n*PAYMENT: ONLY CREDIT/ DEBIT CARDS will be accepted for payment. \n*ENTERTAINMENT: We are excited to welcome back the New York based Amin Sultan Lebanese band\, which will be playing outside\, on stage\, under a large tent from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM nightly. Additionally\, traditional Lebanese dances will be performed by the youth of the Church on an indoor stage beginning at 6:00 PM Friday and at 12:30 PM Saturday that will continue throughout the afternoon and evening both days. \n*CHURCH TOURS: Guided tours starting on the front steps of our historic Church at the top of every hour will be offered from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM\, with self-guided tours available from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM\, both days\, with a 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM exclusion on Saturday during the Saturday Vigil Liturgy\, which all are welcome to attend. \n*SILENT AUCTION: Visit our Silent Auction Room at the Church during festival hours to place your bids on a variety of interesting items! The Silent Auction will close on Saturday\, April 18\, at 7:00 PM. \n*5K/ FUN RUN: The St. Elias Cedar Run 5K and Cedar Shake Fun Run will take place the morning of Saturday\, April 17. All proceeds of the 5K and Fun Run will benefit the non-profit organization Food for Our Journey. \n*OTHER CHARITIES BENEFITED: Since the beginning in 1998\, 25% of all festival proceeds go to charities other than St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. To date\, over $768\,000 has been donated to local and national charities. You can check out our festival web page (www.stelias.org) to see a list of charities supported. \nWe look forward to celebrating our faith\, food\, and culture with you this year! For more information\, be sure to visit https://stelias.org/ !
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/st-elias-lebanese-food-and-cultural-festival/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church\, 836 8th Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events,Mom Meet Up,Mom's Day/Night Out,Playdate,Races & Runs
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church":MAILTO:Anthony@fms-pharmacy.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260306T204540Z
CREATED:20260306T204540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T204540Z
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SUMMARY:Y’all Aboard for a Train Ride!
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 season of Saturday train rides at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum opens on the first Saturday of March each year. Trains then depart at 10AM and 1PM EVERY SATURDAY through October\, with special themed events available each month. \nSo come enjoy a 75-minute train ride aboard an historic train on the Alabama Mineral Railroad in Calera. Travel through Timberline Golf Course\, ride below Ozen Winery & Distillery\, go under I-65\, coast past a lake and explore around all the bends and curves through the woods in the heart of Shelby County! \nChoose from an enclosed climate-controlled train car\, a coach built in 1910\, or enjoy the views and breezes outdoors in the open air cars! Limited seating also available in the caboose and locomotive. \nTickets available onsite or online: www.hodrrm.org.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/yall-aboard-for-a-train-ride/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum\, 1919 9th Street\, Calera\, AL\, 35040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260304T162425Z
CREATED:20260304T162425Z
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SUMMARY:Books-A-Million Presents: An Evening with with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator Dav Pilkey
DESCRIPTION:Books-A-Million Proudly Presents Dav Pilkey\, #1 Worldwide Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Dog Man\, Captain Underpants\, and Cat Kid Comic Club \nSaturday\, April 25 at 6:00 PM CT (Doors open at 5:00 PM) \nJemison Concert Hall at Alys Stephens Center\n1200 10th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL 35205 \nJoin us for an epic family fun event! \nTHE EVENT EXPERIENCE: \nThis in-person event will feature a visual presentation and live drawing session featuring author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! Plus trivia with special prizes! The program will run approximately 30 minutes long\, followed by a photo opportunity with Dav Pilkey. \nIn addition to the above\, there will be fun activities including a photo-opportunity with the Captain Underpants and Dog Man costume characters\, exclusive giveaways\, and more. \nAttendees are encouraged to power up and dress up as Captain Underpants\, Dog Man\, Cat Kid\, or your favorite Dav Pilkey book character! \nABOUT THE EVENT + TICKETS: \nEach ticket costs $25.00 (inclusive of all taxes and fees) and includes the event experience plus a pre-signed copy of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga\, written and adapted by Dav Pilkey\, with full color illustrations by Japanese manga artist Motojiro — plus a limited edition Captain Underpants hypno ring! \nYour pre-signed copy of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga with hypno ring will be available for pick-up as you enter the event. \nInspired by one of the themes in Dav Pilkey’s books about the importance of doing good\, if you wish to give away any of your extra signed books\, we are happy to donate it on your behalf to our literacy organization partner\, Better Basics. \nHELPFUL TIPS/GUIDELINES: \nFor guidelines\, please check with the bookstore/event host. Due to the number of people waiting in line for the photo opportunity with Dav Pilkey\, it is very much appreciated these guidelines are followed. \nParking—Street parking\, UAB Zone lots F1 and F3 (F3 is located behind AEIVA) – are available. Weekday parking varies based on the event. Accessible spaces are in Zone F-3\, and on 10th Avenue South and the lower circle. Patron drop-off areas are in upper and lower circles. The gated lot is for Arts Circle level and above members and corporate sponsors. \nZone F-1\n1091 10th Ave S Birmingham\, Alabama 35233 \nZone F-2 (Reserved for Members and Sponsors)\n1100 12th St S Birmingham\, Alabama 35233 \nZone F-3 (Best Option)\n1245 11th Ave S Birmingham\, Alabama 35233 \nAccessibility Parking // During performances and evening rentals\, the metered spaces between the Center and UAB’s Spencer Honors House will be restricted to those with disability access parking permits. The upper and lower circle driveways may be used as a drop-off for patrons with a disability. \nTo ensure Dav has the opportunity to meet all families in attendance\, he will not be signing or personalizing books during the photo line. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact Books-A-Million at 205-661-9177. \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you at this supa epic event! \nAbout Captain Underpants\nOriginally created by Dav Pilkey when he was alone in his elementary school hallway in second grade\, the Captain Underpants series follows the adventures of fourth graders\, George Beard and Harold Hutchins\, who love to create comics and who hypnotize their school principal and turn him into their comic book creation\, Captain Underpants. Publishers Weekly praised Captain Underpants as “subversively hilarious.” Newsweek called Captain Underpants “a triumph of irreverence\,” Slate.com hailed the series “slyly intelligent…revolutionary\,” and Entertainment Weekly called it “irresistible.” Captain Underpants has won multiple state book awards\, many of which were voted on by children. USA Today called Dav Pilkey “the savior of the reluctant reader.” \nLaunched nearly 30 years ago\, the Captain Underpants series has more than 90 million copies in print to date and translations in 37 languages. DreamWorks Animation released Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie in theaters worldwide. The film featured the voices of Kevin Hart (George Beard)\, Thomas Middleditch (Harold Hutchins)\, Ed Helms (Captain Underpants)\, Nick Kroll (Professor Poopypants)\, and Jordan Peele (Melvin). \nAbout Dav Pilkey:\nDav Pilkey has created over 75 books for children and was awarded a Caldecott Honor for his picture book The Paperboy. When Dav Pilkey was in second grade\, he was diagnosed with dyslexia and what is now widely known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because of his learning and behavioral issues in school\, he was often sent out in the hallway. It was in his elementary school hallway where he created comic books about superheroes that eventually became Captain Underpants and Dog Man. Pilkey’s blockbuster phenomenon Dog Man released in 2016 has more than 70 million copies in print to date\, translations in 50 languages\, and is one of the bestselling graphic novel series of all time. The hit movie adaptation of Dog Man was released by DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures featuring the voices of Pete Davidson\, Isla Fisher\, Lil Rel Howery\, and Ricky Gervais. Cat Kid Comic Club series\, a spin-off of Dog Man which highlights how lessons in creativity often reflect lessons in real life\, is also a #1 worldwide bestseller\, translated in 28 languages to date\, and has been adapted to a hit musical from TheaterworksUSA. Dav’s first graphic novel\, The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby\, was published 24 years ago and became an instant national bestseller.
URL:https://birminghammomcollective.com/event/books-a-million-presents-an-evening-with-with-dog-man-and-captain-underpants-creator-dav-pilkey/
LOCATION:UAB Alys Stephens Center\, 1200 10th Ave South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly Events
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