Happenin's in the 'Ham: A Better View of Birmingham

08/24/2026

🌲👣🌳 Sometimes the best getaway is the one where you totally disconnect.

Spending another weekend at Parksland Retreat in Talladega was the perfect reminder of how refreshing a weekend off the grid can be. No constant notifications, no packed schedule, just fresh air, nature, quiet mornings, and plenty of time to slow down and reconnect.

What always stands out is how welcoming, peaceful, and safe the campground feels. Whether you’re an experienced camper or someone who wants to ease into the outdoors via glamping, Parksland Retreat makes it easy to feel comfortable and at home.

The retreat features:
⛺ 3 glamping bell tent yurts with memory foam mattresses for a more comfortable outdoor experience.
🌲 3 tent platforms for quick tent camping
🏕️ 3 beautiful primitive campsites for those who really want to get back to basics alongside a creek.
🏡 1 Tiny Cabin with a bed, sink, and a burner.

It’s the kind of place where you can spend the day exploring, swim in the creek, and sit around a fire at night, just looking up at the stars remembering what it feels like to simply be present. ✨

On weekends they often fire up the Sauna Yurt and have a sauna session that also has the option of periodic cold rinses. 🔥❄️😌

If you’re looking for a peaceful weekend escape without having to travel far, put Parksland Retreat on your list! You can book via AirBnB or HipCamp!

👣 Note: Parksland Retreat has a “clothing optional” policy. Each guest can wear as much or as little as they feel comfortable with.

07/09/2026

Cha Fest, BJCC Turns 50, a Rave at Sloss Furnaces, a pool day for the pups, and so much more! It's all happenin' in Birmingham this weekend! Check the link for all the details!

This weekend the BJCC is celebrating 50yrs in Birmingham and are going all out with a festival and a FREE concert by Black Jacket Symphony!

06/09/2026

Tune into the live Birmingham City Council meeting about the proposed Data Center. Let's SAY NO to data centers in our neighborhoods! 🚫🙅🏻‍♂️

This is the YouTube Channel for The Birmingham City Council in Birmingham, Alabama.

06/03/2026

There's SO much happenin' this weekend! It's the start of PRIDE Month events, S'mores & Pours returns to Avondale, the Fishing Rodeo is at East Lake Park, there's a FREE Caribbean Fest, a Funky Food Truck Festival, Milk & Honey is back, and so much more! Check the comments for all the details!

06/01/2026

✨What a fun weekend!✨
We split this weekend between both Huntsville and Birmingham.
🚀On Friday we drove up to Huntsville and Amber went to the opening of the new True40 location and had a Girls Night Out while Russell went and saw “Hostage Situation” at the Furniture Factory with some friends! It was so fun supporting some Birmingham friends doing their thing up in the Rocket City.
🎶 Saturday was filled with shows at Saturn and Firehouse Community Center with a quick stop at Adios Bar!
Sunday, we celebrated a friend’s 40th birthday with some delicious food then ended the weekend with some extremely chill vibes at the Garden Party event in the Golden Age W**e courtyard.
We absolutely love weekends where we have some time to relax and catch up with friends. May definitely felt like a “blink and it’s over” month. We can’t wait for all of the fun that’s in store for the month of June!

05/28/2026

Looking for some fun this weekend?!
There are a ton of great events happenin' tonight through Sunday! Check our bio for a full list, but to start we have:
🦁 Zoo Brews
🎷 A Miles Davis & John Coltrane event
🎶 Garden Party
🍷 Magic City W**e Fest
🕺🏻A Retro Prom at Up-Down Arcade
🦸🏻‍♂️ Iron City Comic Con
🧩 A new Game Night at Saturn
🧑🏻‍🩰 Ecstatic Dance at Cha House
🧘🏻‍♂️ DJ + Yoga at Lakeview Marina
And SO much more!!!

05/27/2026

Check out the details for these and a ton of other great events that are Happenin' in the Ham this weekend! Link in the comments!

05/19/2026

🗳️ GET OUT AND VOTE, ALABAMA!!!
Today is your chance to cast your vote and make your voices heard!

💙 Today we voted for:
EQUALITY
JUSTICE
COMPASSION
LOVE
(Things JESUS Himself commanded.)

❌ We voted against:
Oppression
Trampling of our Constitutional Rights
Gerrymandering
Voter Suppression
Unnecessary War
ICE
Data Centers
$5gal gas
Tarrifs
Expensive Groceries

We don't make these posts lightly, but we also know:

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” - Desmond Tutu

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

💪🏻 We stand with our immigrant communities, our LGBTQ+ communities, our underserved communities, and all who try to spread LOVE and KINDNESS only to be met with judgment, discrimination, and hate.

05/16/2026

🌻 Birmingham Folk Fest! Happenin' NOW! 🌻
Head to Avondale Park for Bham Folk Fest until 8pm!
We're enjoying the music, art, and activities!
🍑Peachy Keen Inks is doing screen printing!
🪙Sloss Metal Arts is doing pewter coin pours!
🫟There's a community mural & some face painting!
🌭Oh, and we got a DELICIOUS hot dog from Gus's!
And be sure to check out the non-profit booths like Woodlawn Community Table & Bare Hands Gallery! (Promoting Taco Fest!)
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this BEAUTIFUL day!

05/13/2026

There is SO much happenin' this weekend! Birmingham Folk Fest, Taco Fest, Pelham Palooza, and more! Check the link in the comments to see a full list!