SUNDAY, OCT. 23
–There will be a free BBQ and Blues Fest on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Legion Field from 12 to 4 p.m. The Manhattans and others will perform.
–Check out Silk, the Connection Band and Dominque Posey during a free concert at Patton Park on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.
–Check out retail and food vendors during the Classic Street Market, hosted by President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman, on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 600 Sixth Ave. South.
–A Classic Ole School Day Party will be held at Boutwell Auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. Admission will be charged.
–American Idol winner Ruben Studdard will join the Cigar Men of Distinction in hosting a day party on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Lit on 8th from 2 to 7 p.m. There will be a DJ and Souled Out Groove will perform. Admission charged. To buy tickets, go
here.
–The Birmingham City Schools Magic City Marching Band Festival, featuring bands from all seven high schools, will take place Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at Carver High School. The system’s newly-started middle school drumline will also perform. .Tickets are $5 and must be bought in advance. Alabama A&M U will be exhibition band that will perform at the end of the event. Awards will be given, based on performance. To buy tickets, go
here.
–SOCU Southern Kitchen and Oyster Bar will host the Magic City Classic Prelude, featuring DJ Dirty Vegas, on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 7 p.m. to midnight. SOCU is located at 1821 Second Ave. North in the Pizitz Building.$20 admission. Limited menu available.