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Loft Tour 2008 (1-5 p.m. Saturday) Tour Birmingham’s unique downtown lofts. The Loft Tour is a self-guided walking tour that will include lofts with amenities and décor that are interesting as well as varied. This unique fundraiser benefits The Literacy Council’s efforts in reducing illiteracy. Downtown Birmingham, beginning at The Literacy Council. $15 advance; $20 day of event. 326-1925. literacy-council.org
Alabaster CityFest (Saturday) With Tracy Lawrence and Sister Hazel scheduled to headline, this year’s CityFest promises to be another successful event. Other acts scheduled throughout the day. Municipal Park. Free. alabastercityfestonline.com
Music and Fireworks in the Vineyard (Saturday) Bring a blanket or chairs and picnic basket and enjoy live music by Bonus Round and fireworks. Free winery tours and tastings are also available. Morgan Creek Vineyards. 672-2053. morgancreekwinery.com
Black Warrior Riverkeeper Benefit (8 p.m. Thursday) With Rollin’ in the Hay and One Eyed Mary. The Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its tributaries. This is a citizen-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the habitat, recreation and public health throughout the largest watershed entirely contained within Alabama, America’s leading state for freshwater biodiversity. Bottletree. 533-6288. thebottletree.com
Crescendo Picnic (7:30 p.m. Friday) Please bring your own blanket or chairs and all your picnic supplies (no alcohol). Picnic coincides with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra performance of ABBA: The Hits; tickets required. Look for Crescendo’s signs. Crescendo is a non-profit support group of the fine and performing arts in Alabama. The organization is made up of single adults of all ages and varying backgrounds. Caldwell Park. $20; $15 advance; $10 students. For Crescendo info, call 631-4680. For tickets, call 251-7727. crescendosingles.org alabamasymphony.org
National Auto Sport Association (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday) The National Auto Sport Association was formed in 1991 to deliver high-quality motorsports events to enthusiasts at major racing venues throughout the nation. NASA has created programs that allow owners of both racecars and high-performance street-driven vehicles to enjoy the full-performance capabilities of their cars in a safe and controlled environment. Barber Motorsports Park. $25 weekend admission, advance; $30 weekend admission, gate; $10 Friday, advance; $15 Friday, gate; $15 Saturday and Sunday, advance; $20 Saturday and Sunday, gate. 967-4745. barbermotorsports.com
Jesus Christ Superstar (Friday-Sunday) Jesus Christ Superstar, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, is as relevant and as timeless as ever in a magnificent new production. With a score of amazing songs-”I Don’t Know How To Love Him,” “Hosanna,” “Everything’s Alright,” “What’s the Buzz,” “Superstar,” “Heaven On Their Mind”-and a stunning visual design, this is truly a superstar for the ages. BJCC. $28-$53. 715-6000. ticketmaster.com
Art in the Gardens (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) Buy an original from an Alabama artist. Shop the works of more than 60 talented painters, potters, woodworkers and other fine craftsmen who will exhibit during this two-day juried art show featuring only Alabama artists. Aldridge Botanical Gardens. Free. 682-8019. aldridgegardens.com
Juneteenth CultureFest (Saturday-Sunday) Music, food, crazy contests and tons of fun are to be had at the BCRI’s Annual Juneteenth CultureFest. A Sunday morning service at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church concludes the weekend. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 328-9696. bcri.org
Links to Life Celebrity Golf Classic (Sunday-Monday) The Lord Wedgwood Charity sponsors the tournament each year to place Automated External Defibrillators in schools and community gathering places. (Sunday) Dinner at the Marriott Hotel in Birmingham, followed by an auction of items including sports memorabilia, vacation packages and jewelry. (Monday) Golfing with a celebrity at Shoal Creek Country Club. 320-1234.
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