HBCU SpringComing with Carl Thomas and Teedra Moses (April 4th – 5th)

Friday, April 4th: Sips & Sounds
Sips & Sounds featuring Carl Thomas

This evening supporting Black owned liquor and wine brands has been a “must attend” for the past four years! With a live music element to help set the mood featuring food & cocktail pairings.  Our goal is to expose up and coming Black owned brands in an open environment for networking, amazing music and celebration.

Your ticket includes:

• Admission
• Hor d’oeuvres and Cocktail Pairings from 4+ Alcohol Brands
• Cash Bar for Additional Beverages
• Musical Performances by: A Fly Guy (DJ) and Carl Thomas

TIME: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

LOCATION: Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd Birmingham, AL 35203

ADMISSION:
$35 Early Bird
$45 General Admission

Saturday, April 5th: Tennis Daze with USTA
Tennis Daze Hosted by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern Region
Come join us for a fun-filled morning at the HBCU Tennis Daze MeetUp! Whether you’re an experienced player or a complete beginner, we’ve got something for everyone! Never played tennis? No problem!

Kick things off by joining our beginner tennis clinic with Coach and Pro Jarmere Jenkins, former hitting partner to Grand Slam Champion, Serena Williams. Then, get ready to compete in the HBCU Alumni Red Ball Challenge, where you’ll join a team and play alongside both youth and adults.

We’ll provide everything you need, from tennis racquets to exciting prizes and plenty of fun. DJ CJ the Sticman will be spinning the tunes to keep the energy high, and we encourage you to rock your sneakers and your favorite HBCU t-shirt as you show that HBCU school pride!

This is all about having a good time, so whether you’re here to play, dance, or cheer on your friends, meet us at the City Walk courts! Everyone is welcome—let’s make this a morning to remember!

TIME:
Registration: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Beginner Clinic: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Alumni Red Ball Challenge: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM

LOCATION:
Pickle Ball Courts @ City Walk [Between 23rd & 24th Streets], Birmingham, AL 35203

ADMISSION: FREE

Saturday, April 5th: School Daze
As one of the most highly visible and highly-trafficked events of the weekend, this is an amazing opportunity to participate in the festivities. Get ready for live music, DJ sets, guest performances, games, family tennis games, vendor & organization tents, fun for the kids and more!

TIME: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St. S, Birmingham, AL 35222

ADMISSION: FREE