What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? Lots of us will be staying home this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic. But if you’ve been craving something other than a backyard barbecue, a Netflix marathon or a lazy day in a hammock, consider these events in Alabama.
LuLu's in Gulf Shores has live music scheduled on Memorial Day weekend 2020.(LuLu's Gulf Shores Facebook photo)
LIVE MUSIC AT LULU’S GULF SHORES
What and when: Alvarado Road Show, May 22 at 5 p.m. and May 23 at noon; Shea White And Karl Langley, May 23 at 5 p.m.; Rock Bottom with Brent Varner, May 24 at 5 p.m.; Barstow Revival, May 25 at 5 p.m.
Where: LuLu’s, 200 E. 25th Ave, Gulf Shores.
Admission: Free.
Good to know: Social distancing guidelines and other practices to help prevent the spread of coronavirus are listed on the venue’s website.
Moviegoers watch "Inception" from the back of a pickup truck in July 2010 at the Sand Mountain Twin Drive-In in Boaz, Alabama.(AL.com file photo/Dave Dieter)
When: May 22-24, box office opens at 7 p.m.
Where: 10480 U.S. 431, Boaz, 256-593-5599.
Screen One: “Love Song,” 8:05 p.m.; “Sonic the Hedgehog," 9:45 p.m.
Screen Two: “Trolls World Tour,” 8:05 p.m.; “The Wretched,” 9:45 p.m.
Admission: $15 per carload, credit and debit cards accepted.
Good to know: Social distancing guidelines listed on theater’s website and Facebook page: “Vehicles must be 10 feet apart. Customers must stay in vehicle! Please do not sit outside of your vehicle. You may leave the trunk of your SUV open and sit in the back or sit in a truck bed. When visiting concessions, follow the markings we have in place, and maintain 6 feet apart. This means everyone, including couples, only when visiting concessions. Only concessions available are popcorn, candy and drinks at this time. Restrooms will remain open. Just please remember to keep a safe distance.”
The 411 Twin Drive-In Theater in Centre, Alabama, has been the site of church services during the coronavirus pandemic. Now it's showing movies again.(Joe Songer | jsonger@AL.com)
411 TWIN DRIVE-IN THEATER AND GRILL
When: May 22-24, Gate opens at 6:45 p.m.
Where: 300 Cherokee County 265, Centre, 256-927-2855 for showtimes, 256-927-6375 for snack bar.
Screen One: “Trolls World Tour,” 8 p.m.; “The Wretched," 9:40 p.m.
Screen Two: “Love Song,” 8 p.m.; “Sonic the Hedgehog," 9:40 p.m.
Admission: $15 per carload, cash only at the gate.
Good to know: Social distancing guidelines listed on theater’s website and Facebook page: "Allow 10 feet between vehicles! Screen 1 - (one car between poles) Screen 2 – (skip every other parking space). Customers must stay in cars except to go to restroom or pick up food. Call all kitchen orders to 256-927-6375 (food that must be cooked). We will call or text you when your order is ready for pick-up at the side window (beside stage).Snack orders only such as popcorn/cokes should placed and picked up at the side window (orders that do not have to be cooked). Masks are encouraged when out of vehicle to bathroom or snack bar. Maintain a 6-foot distance from others when in line at snack bar or bathroom (only 2 people in bathroom at a time). Use painted markers on the ground as a guide.
Russellville's King Drive-In is one of a handful of drive-in movie theaters that are still screening movies in Alabama.(Courtesy photo)
When: May 22-24, ticket booth opens at 6 p.m.
Where: 18478 U.S. 43, Russellville, 256-332-3619.
On screen: “Vast of Night,” 7:50 p.m.; “Trip to Greece," 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $7 adults, $4 kids ages 6-11, cash only, free for kids age 5 and younger.
Good to know: Concession stand is open. Social distancing guidelines listed on theater’s Facebook page: “We are encouraging people to bring their own snacks, park to allow plenty of space even though they are inside their vehicles, as well as monitoring and limiting access including to the restrooms. People have been incredibly great to follow social distancing measures and stay well beyond 6 feet of each other in every circumstance.”
When: May 22-24.
Where: Hank Aaron Stadium, 755 Bolling Brothers Blvd., Mobile.
On screen Friday: “Frozen II,” 7:50 p.m.; “Back to the Future,” 8:20 p.m.; “Jurassic Park,” 10:35 p.m.; “Friday,” 10:55 p.m.
On screen Saturday: “Black Panther,” 7:50 p.m.; “Twister,” 8:30 p.m.; “The Big Lebowski,” 10:35 p.m.; “The Lost Boys,” 10:55 p.m.
On screen Sunday: “Monsters, Inc.,” 7:50 p.m.; “The Sandlot,” 8:20 p.m.
Admission: $25 per carload, including fees.
Good to know: Inflatable screens installed, concessions ordered online and delivered to cars. Social distancing guidelines enforced by security. More info here.
When: May 22-25, Gate opens at 6:45 p.m.
Where: 4690 U.S. 43, Guin, 205-468-8046, 877-987-2583.
Front Screen: “Spies in Disguise,” 8:15 p.m.; “Trolls World Tour,” 9:50 p.m.
Back Screen: “Bloodshot,” 8:30 p.m.; “Fantasy Island," 10:15 p.m.
Admission: $10 per carload. Reservations for specific parking spaces required, available on the theater’s website.
Good to know: The snack bar menu includes popcorn, candy, nachos, hot dogs, beverages and more, for online orders and delivery to vehicle. Social distancing guidelines listed on theater’s website and Facebook page: "Please be aware that we are operating under social distancing guidelines. Cars are spaced out with under a 50 percent capacity. Snack bar is online ordering and delivery. And restrooms are available by request and we are working on more efficient ways for the bathroom availability while keeping heightened safety. Although we have the ability now to accept admission at the gate it is highly recommended to pre-purchase tickets on our website at BlueMoonDrivein.com to guarantee your spot, especially if you are driving a distance.”
What: “Sonic the Hedgehog” and Jumanji: The Next Level.”
Where: Tri-County Speedway, 2988 Old Highway 31, Flomaton, 251-236-0282.
When: May 22-23. Gates open at 7 p.m., movies start at 8 p.m.
Admission: $20 per carload, includes one ticket for free popcorn per vehicle.
Good to know: Social distancing guidelines listed on track’s Facebook page: "Concessions available by Tri County Speedway. We have a few rules put in place for the COVID-19. Vehicles must be at least 8 feet apart. Customers must stay in their vehicle. (No hanging out at other people’s vehicles.) Concessions will be open, please maintain 6 feet apart and follow the markings. Please note: All showings are subject to change due to inclement weather, please follow all rules while on the property, and be sure to adhere to the guidelines presented during your visit!”
The Cinemagic Drive-in Theater in Athens, Alabama, is showing movies over Memorial Day weekend 2020.(AL.com file photo/Dave Dieter)
When: May 22-25, gate opens at 7 p.m.
Where: 1702 Jefferson St. Southeast, Athens, 256-233-0402
On screen: “Love Song,” 8 p.m.; “Sonic the Hedgehog," 10 p.m.
Admission: $20 per vehicle.
The Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic will be held on May 23, 2020, but this year's event features balloon flights only. The festival that usually accompanies the flights has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.(AL.com file photo/Bob Gathany)
ALABAMA JUBILEE HOT AIR BALLOON CLASSIC
What and where: Balloon pilots will launch from different locations throughout Decatur and Morgan County in non-competitive flights.
When: May 23 at 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Good to know: “We will NOT be glowing the balloons and we ask that all non-affiliated personnel NOT approach the balloons and observe all social distancing rules," the event’s website says. “We will be unable to provide tethered rides due to these restrictions. The festival’s usual car, tractor and arts and crafts shows will not take place this year, and no vendors will be available. No events will occur at Point Mallard."
Southeastern Outings will hold a Cahaba Lily Walk on May 23, 2020, with social distancing guidelines.(Joe Songer | jsonger@AL.com)
SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS CAHABA LILY WALK
What: Group goes on easy 5-mile hike at Hargrove Shoals in Bibb County.
When: May 23 at 9:45 a.m.
Where: Group leaves from McDonald’s near Riverchase Galleria, 1731 U.S. 31, Hoover.
Admission: Free.
Good to know: Social distancing guidelines are posted on the group’s website: “We ask our participants to maintain a reasonable social distance, usually 6 or more feet, between yourself and other people. We recognize that this may not always be possible, but we encourage you to keep some distance from others as much as possible. We encourage all our people coming on outings with us to drive from the meeting place to the outing start point in the same vehicle in which they arrived at the meeting place. Naturally if more than one person arrives at the meeting place in a given vehicle, then all the people in that vehicle may ride together in that same vehicle driving from the meeting place to the outing start point. One or two persons will be designated to sign everyone in so that clipboards and pens are not shared by everyone on the outing. In instances when we have more than 10 participants coming on an outing, we will split the group up into two parties of 10 or less people with two different leaders. Everyone will go to the same places during the outing, but we will want to reduce the number of people hiking together in the same group to less than 10. Optional restaurant dinners will be cancelled until further notice.”
What: Screening of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”
When: May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: REI location of The Summit shopping center, 335 Summit Blvd., Birmingham.
Admission: $20 per carload, sold out. Drive-in policies for social distancing are posted on the Sidewalk website.
What and when: Garrett Howell performs at @POUR Smart Bar, May 22-23, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Hollard band at the Sandshaker, May 22, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; former “American Idol” contestant Brandon Elder on the Shaker Patio, May 23, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Hollard band at the Sandshaker, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach.
Admission: Free.
Update: This event has been canceled.
What: Open microphone event.
When: May 25, doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave. South, Birmingham.
Admission: No cover with $5 annual membership card for The Nick.
What: Dirt-track racing on quarter-mile oval.
Where: Tri-County Speedway, 2988 Old Highway 31, Flomaton, 251-236-0282.
When: May 25, gates open at 3 p.m., racing starts at 6 p.m.
Admission: General admission $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-11, free for kids age 5 and younger. Pit passes $25.