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    Sidewalk

    5.0 (20 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lucy T.

    Love this place! They have a bar, concessions, and screening rooms. I've come here to see local work, their bad movie night, and the Oscar's.

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    Elizabeth B.

    Friendly staff, comfortable quality seating and screen worked great for a movie viewing. Specialty cocktail was delicious and small popcorn was plenty big for one person. Great time overall!

    Ashley S.

    I really enjoyed the 2024 Yelpies event! It was great seeing all of my fellow Yelpers and meeting some potential future Yelpers. I am glad the event was at Sidewalk. I literally haven't been since it opened a few years ago and shame on me! The Sidewalk cinema is an awesome building that includes movie theaters that are a nice size. They also have tons of events that you can attend (karaoke peeked my interest) and I also found out that you can rent out the entire building and/or different parts of the building, for example the main bar area. Everything about this event was great...from the drinks, to the popcorn, to the charcuterie boxes, what an awesome time was had. Last but not least, congrats to all of the nominees and the winners! Y'all rock!!

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    Jasmine T.

    Oh, how I love the Sidewalk film cinema! I've spent many a nights here whether it was to watch a film, hear people talk about their tests and triumphs, or learn from an industry panel. The cinema is located underneath the Pizitz food hall and shows some big box office bangers and independent films. I love that the space is also used as a hub and teaching space for creatives, a lot of their events include some type of educational component, but they never slack on the fun. I was fortunate enough to record the first season of my podcast here and it was such a blast. I'm also a fan of bad movie night and F-Up nights. There's a bar on site that usually mixes up a specialty drink for whatever occasion they're hosting. There's also snacks like pretzels, hotdogs, and candy available. Shoutout to whoever does their decor! It's always so intricate. If you haven't been yet you should definitely stop by and catch a show, especially during the film festival.

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    Mischa J.

    OMG! Sidewalk, it is official. Yelp, you are my favorite hidden gem to date. I did not know you were here! We are a party of nine that decided to see The Color Purple on a whim. Fortunately, it was showing here. I love EVERYTHING about you. You are streamlined with about 3 movies showing tops. You have the coolest lounges ever, East and west. and the Photo Booth upon entry. You definitely thought about everything and everybody. I love the small library with books to browse why you wait. And, you have an upscale bar service too. But, everybody knows I am here for what, The popcorn! I love it, yours is good and reasonably priced with tons of seasoning selections. Y'all already know I'm impressed. When I'm pleased, I shall return.

    Lathan B.

    I was finally able to catch a movie here and I must say the vibe here is great. I enjoyed all of the aesthetics of the theater. The staff here is welcoming and friendly. I came for bad movie night but I actually enjoyed the movie lol. Looking forward to watching more films here in the future.

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    Charmaine C.

    We attended the showing of the Snowman as a fun activity for Christmas break. They offered this show for free which was great. The sidewalk cinema is a hidden gem in Birmingham! Love the festive environment when you arrive with scenes for pictures, light wall, and of course concession stands. The theatres are not very large but intimate. Also a plus with the bar available for drinks. Service was good and they made you feel comfortable. I plan to catch more movies in the future.

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    What went well? The movies shown in the twin cinemas went well. Parking went well. Buying the tickets went well. The date, not so much.

    Michael H.

    Really cool atmosphere and great local spot to grab an independent film or big box movie if your looking to go to a non traditional theatre. Love the staff!

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    Awesome location. Staff is nice. The popcorn bucket is a good deal. Support your local movie theater!

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    Came for the drinks stayed for the hot bartenders and the gwar on the tv. The employees definitely aren't on drugs!

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    Alabama Theatre

    Alabama Theatre

    4.7(78 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    There is no more iconic Birmingham entertainment venue than the Alabama Theatre! Located in…read moredowntown Birmingham, this beautifully, renovated theater hosts concerts, seasonal events, and other fun occasions and celebrations. We recently attended the White Christmas viewing as part of their holiday series. Of course, the movie was proceeded by Christmas carols led by the theater host on the theater's pipe organ that ascends from below the stage. There was also a performance by the Vestavia Rockettes to get us all in the holiday spirit. The theater was decorated beautifully and everyone seemed to enjoy the show as much as I did. Feel free to wear your holiday finest, or jeans and a sweater. Arrive early, as seats are not assigned for the Christmas movie series. We arrived about 30 minutes before the show started, but still found excellent seats in the top balcony. Concessions are offered on multiple levels of the theater, so there's really no need to wait in a long line. Tickets for the holiday movie events sell out quickly, so order early!

    The Alabama Theatre has a very rich history here in Birmingham and has been a landmark since the…read more1920's. It is a beautiful and elegant venue that has been renovated over the years but kept its identity to its original state. I've attended several events here over the years, from concerts, to movies to guest speakers. My high school graduation was held here back in 1997. There are usually snacks such as popcorn available for purchase and beverages. I don't remember other food being available. The staff is always pleasant and ready to assist. Pro Tip: The seating on the lower level is much more comfy than upstairs, especially if you are hippy or curvy or just want more room. Buy your tickets keeping this in mind.

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    Dance competition at the Alabama theater

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    Paramount - Downtown Birmingham

    Paramount - Downtown Birmingham

    4.3(477 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!

    We sat at the bar. Nice selection of beers. We had the three hander and my wife had a gourmet hot…read moredog called West Virginia. The food was perfectly prepared and surprised us how good. The bar was very busy but the bartender was very attentive. Great service. The ambiance was perfect for a corner bar downtown.

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    Paramount - Downtown Birmingham - I rarely eat the impossible burger but it was so darn good!

    I rarely eat the impossible burger but it was so darn good!

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    BJCC Arena

    BJCC Arena

    3.9(16 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    BJCC hosts concerts, Broadway shows, festivals, sporting events, symphony, comedy, supercross and…read moreMonster Jam! I visited for the Maxwell/ Jazmine Sullivan concert last year. Tickets were half as much as they were in Atlanta so I drove to Birmingham for a mini-break! Parking can be pre-purchased online starting at $20 but there was a line of cars to enter so arrive early. Even though I had $25 nosebleed seats (shoutout to Live Nation's 1/2 off sale), the screens made it easy to see and the acoustics were great! Both performers were AMAZING! The line moved fairly quickly and I had no issues with security or staff (unlike State Farm). But an end row seat meant I had to frequently stand to to let people in. Patrons were super friendly. We all sang along to Maze's "Before I Let Go" as we exited. Rest in heaven Frankie Beverly.. I didn't order anything or use the restrooms so I can't comment on the amenities or food yet. But it was a pleasant experience. I recommend Legacy Arena BJCC and will return. Pics to come on my next visit!

    Wow, the BJCC has been around for a minute! It opened in 1976 and can seat up to 16,250 for…read moreconcerts. The late great John Denver performed the first concert at the BJCC coliseum (known today as the Legacy Arean) on Sept. 28, 1976! Growing up, the BJCC was a big entertainment destination because few and far between were the "great" entertainment acts who visited my hometown of Huntsville, AL. Over the years, I've seen lots of great acts at the BJCC, including Van Halen [pre Van Hagar days] numerous times starting in August 1981, the legendary The Who on November 30, 1982, Kid Rock numerous times, and attended an excellent Alanis Morisette show here! It's nice to have the Uptown Entertainment District nearby and the extensive modernization of the arena in 2020 enhanced the lighting and sound systems, concessions, and amenities for artists. Well done Majic City!

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    BJCC Arena - Jurassic Quest! Thanks for the free passes, Yelp!

    Jurassic Quest! Thanks for the free passes, Yelp!

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