Here are a few events to start getting you in the holiday spirit this weekend in the Magic City.

George Benson
Legendary musician George Benson will perform on Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center. This event marks Benson’s first visit to Birmingham in four decades. Purchase tickets for this must-see performance.

Christmas Lighting Event
If you’re ready to get in the Christmas spirit, head over to the Shops at Grand River for its Christmas tree lighting event on November 12. Hosted by Fox 6’s JehJeh Pruitt, the event will start at 5 p.m. and will include interactive entertainment with the Minions, Enchanted Princesses and Geoffrey the Giraffe from Toys R Us. The tree lighting will be held at 6 p.m., and there will also be live performances from the Alabama Ballet, the Birmingham Girls Choir and Red Mountain Theater Company. Kids will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa and participate in face painting, cookie decorating and balloon art.

Don’t Stress It
Need a fun time out with like-minded women? Head on over the Pelham Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the High Noon Stressbuster. Hosted by visionary Crystal NeVille, the event will offer food, door prizes and games, as well as a motivational speech by success coach Dee Edwards. Each participant will also create a canvas vision board. Tickets are $25 online. Visit www.hnstressbuster.com for more information.

She Matters—#Say Her Name
On November 14 at 10 a.m., First Congregational Church (1024 Center St. North, Birmingham, AL 35204) will host a free open forum on the documented incidences of police brutality involving African-American women in 2015 around the United States. Call 205-603-5329 for more information.

 

The Evelyn S. Hardy Men of Distinction Male Chorus
Join Sixth Avenue Baptist Church for its annual Evelyn S. Hardy Men of Distinction Chorus on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church website.