Can’t Miss Alabama: Embrace the carefree spirit of a summer weekend

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Based on the classic children’s book by L. Frank Baum, “The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl dreaming of adventure far away from her family farm, whose life suddenly changes when a tornado whisks her off to the magical land of Oz. The fun-filled musical for all ages features the score made famous by the 1939 MGM film. The production is underway through Sunday, Aug. 17. To purchase tickets, call 334-271-5353, visit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival box office or purchase online at asf.net.

Coca-Cola Amphitheater 

Upcoming live concerts:

• Aug. 9: Riley Green: Damn Country Music Tour.
• Aug. 15: Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour.
• Aug. 22: Dierks Bentley: Broken Branches Tour.
• Aug. 23: Ben Rector.

For more shows, visit coca-colaamphitheater.com.

Birmingham Barons baseball

The Birmingham Barons will face the Chattanooga Lookouts at Regions Field through Sunday, Aug. 10. Follow this link for the complete schedule, updates, promotions, giveaways and ticket information. Regions Field is a cashless facility.

Birmingham Legion soccer

The Magic City’s professional soccer team, Birmingham Legion FC, will battle Hartford Athletic at Protective Stadium Saturday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online. Birmingham Legion FC games are broadcast live on WABM My68. Call 205-791-7145, download the Legion FC app or follow @bhmlegion on social media for more information.

Sidewalk Film Festival

Save the date for the 27th annual Sidewalk Film Festival slated for Aug. 18-24 in Birmingham’s historic theater district. The film fest is offering screenings of more than 200 films, filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, networking events and parties. Venues include the Alabama School of Fine Arts, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Museum of Art, Carver Theatre, First Church Birmingham, Lyric Theatre and Sidewalk Cinema. Click here for the schedule and here for tickets. The festival map is being updated regularly; check here for updates.

Red Mountain Theatre presents ‘Waitress’

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical “Waitress” offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop … until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage. To attend the show, select a date here.

Birmingham Museum of Art

The Birmingham Museum of Art presents “Silver & Ceremony from Southern Asia, 1830-1930,” an exhibition featuring the collection of Harish K. Patel. The exhibition includes more than 150 suites of silver and explores how silver served as both a decorative art and a catalyst for cultural transformation during a period of rapid global change. The exhibition is on view through Sunday, Nov. 30.

Magic City Expo

The Magic City Expo (MCE) will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. MCE is Alabama’s premier event designed to uplift and celebrate small businesses in Birmingham and beyond. MCE is a platform for entrepreneurs to gain visibility, expand their customer base and connect with like-minded business owners. It is also a vibrant marketplace and networking hub that fuels growth, fosters collaboration and celebrates community success. Whether your business is a startup, an established business or a supporter of local enterprises, this event is for everyone. Learn more about MCE on the bjcc.org website.

Drive Electric Alabama

Members of the Bay Area Chapter of Drive Electric Alabama will display electric vehicles (EVs) Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greer’s Market in Mobile. The event offers information about EV makes and models, technology, range and affordability. Gain firsthand knowledge about EVs by interacting directly with owners in one-on-one sessions. EV owners who are Alabama Power customers can access other savings, including a discounted rate on all electricity during overnight hours and a $500 rebate for the installation of an in-home charger. Register for the free event here.

Renew Our Rivers

Take part in a Renew Our Rivers (ROR) cleanup Saturday, Aug. 9, along Valley Creek in Fairfield, Midfield, Hueytown, Pleasant Grove and Brighton. ROR is a national-award-winning campaign originated by Alabama Power in 2000. Since its start, more than 134,000 volunteers have removed more than 8,450 tons of trash and debris from rivers, lakes and creeks across four Southeastern states. For more information about the cleanup, visit apcshorelines.com.