Support Our Libraries: 2026 Classic Cocktails Brings Party with a Purpose to BPL

Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Specialist – Birmingham Public Library

Classic Cocktails Kicks Off Magic City Classic Week Celebration of Alumni, Culture & Community

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Want to start your Magic City Classic week in style and support our libraries at the same time? Look no further than the 2026 Classic Cocktails at the Birmingham Public Library.

📅 When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Central Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203

🎟️ Click here for Link to Buy Tickets on Eventbrite 

This one-of-a-kind event transforms the downtown BPL into the ultimate celebration space, one of the few times you can get loud in a library. It’s also a safer, more welcoming alternative to crowded nightclubs, making it the perfect place to reconnect with friends, classmates, and fellow alumni.

Most importantly, Classic Cocktails is a Party with a Purpose. Proceeds fuel vital library programs that benefit Birmingham residents of all ages, including:

• STEM programs and after-school activities for youth
• Free crafts and line dancing for seniors and adults
• Small business workshops such as Grow with Google and Fund My Business
• Genealogy research and family history programs

What to Expect

Guests will enjoy an evening of culture, connection, and fun:

• 🎶 Music by DJ French Kiss
• 🍗 Tailgate-style food stations
• 🍹 Two signature cocktails (plus paid bar options)
• 🥃 Access to the Lion’s Den Cigar Bus

Ticket Options

• General Admission: $50 per person
• VIP Tables: $500 for 8 guests in reserved table seating, drink tickets, Classic Cocktails glassware for each guest, and an exclusive T-shirt for the table host.