Location
The Sidewalk Film Center is located in the heart of downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district in the newly restored Pizitz Building, located at 1821 2nd Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203. We are easily accessible from I-65, I-20/59, Hwy 31 and Hwy 280. The Pizitz Building has a parking garage with entrance and exit on 18th St N.
Accessibility
The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema is a KultureCity certified venue. Check-in with our box office staff for a KultureCity bag, headphones, lap pad or other accommodations.
The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema meets or exceeds all ADA standards.
- We offer 4 handicap accessible seats with companion seating in each of our two theaters.
- Both of our restrooms provide wheelchair accessible restroom stalls.
- Our Bar, Concessions and Box Office Counters are all wheelchair accessible.
- We have captioning and assistive listening devices available for check out from our main box office.
- We offer open caption film screenings on a regular basis.
BAR + CONCESSIONS
The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema offers a full bar and carefully curated concession stand with all your favorite movie theater treats plus a few fun surprises.
RENTALS + PARTNERSHIPS
Sidewalk is now offering rentals of our space for various events such as parties, meetings, private film screenings… and whatever else you can think of!
The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema is a beautiful, 11,400 square foot facility conveniently located in The Pizitz Building, in the heart of downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The venue offers two state-of-the-art theaters (one is fully equipped to host hybrid meetings and live stream events), one multi-function room, two attractive lounges, and a large bar area.
107 min
2026
Hong Kong, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Damian McCarthy
When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, he is consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance forces him to confront dark corners of his past. The new film from Damian McCarthy, director of the 2024 Sidewalk Film Festival favorite Oddity.
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
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91 min
2026
Canada, Hungary, United States of America
Sophy Romvari
In the late 1990s, eight-year-old Sasha and her family relocate to a new home on Vancouver Island, but their fresh start is interrupted by increasingly dangerous behavior from the eldest son, Jeremy. At wit’s end, their parents are presented with a shattering choice.
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
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83 min
2025
United States of America
Cole Webley
A young girl and her brother are awoken by their father and loaded into the car on an early morning in 2008. As they road trip across the American West, she discovers the truth about their seemingly spontaneous journey.
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
May 8
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300 min
The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema is hosting Birmingham’s 15th Annual Salsa Showdown, presented by Rubio Law Firm – a fundraising competition to determine who offers the best salsa, guacamole, queso, and specialty dip. Admission will include sampling privileges at each competitor’s station, a ballot for casting an “Audience Choice” vote, a cooking demo, access to live entertainment, beverage vending, and the Hot Pepper Eating Contest with a cash prize. This year's Showdown will be in partnership with Cahaba's Mother's Day Market. Thank you to our other sponsors: Renewal by Anderson and La Jefa.
Cahaba Brewing Company
May 9
160 min
1UP GAME NIGHT is back! And this time around, we’re going ✨intergalactic 💫 with a speed 🧩 puzzle 🧩 contest! Do you think you AND your teammates have what it takes? 🚀 Top winners will take home 🆒 prizes including a $50 gift card + a mystery ❓ swag box full of official Mario Galaxy 🍄 merch and Sidewalk 🛍️ swag.
Doors open at 6 pm. Puzzling begins at 6:30 pm. Registration is $50 per team (up to 4 players). As a bonus, all registered teams will be able to keep their puzzle at the end of the event!
There will be other fun activities and features available, including designated video game zones, board games, card games and specialty cocktails on the menu.
*Other than team registration for Galaxy Speed Puzzle Contest, this is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.*
Sidewalk Cinema Lobby
May 12
120 min
Some hack
All we can tell you is that it's a movie and it's bad. Join us for our celebration of bad cinema. Surprises + Fun and it's free! Grab a drink at our bar, you're going to need it.
*This is a FREE event and SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Registering is strongly recommended to help with the check in process but does not guarantee a seat, and due to the popularity of this event seats can not be saved for folks who have not arrived yet. As always, our lobby bar & concessions are open to the public so if you arrive after the theatre has hit capacity please feel free to stick around for some food, drink, and board games. Also please note that these screenings often have audience engagement occurring during the film.
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
May 13
120 min
Everybody wants...SUMMER!!
Join us at Soundtrack Karaoke for a night full of summer vibes and…BEACH! Celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the 2016 film, Everybody Wants Some and other popular summer-themed blockbusters and beloved classics. With over 200+ songs to choose from, including music from motion picture soundtracks like Dirty Dancing, Barbie, Cocktail, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Baywatch, Guardians of the Galaxy, (500) Days of Summer and many more.
*This is a free event. Tickets are strongly recommended but not required. SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.*
Sidewalk Cinema Lobby
May 14
121 min
2025
Ireland, United Kingdom
Kirk Jones
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
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101 min
2026
United States of America
Carl Deal, Tia Lessin
Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.
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