Things to do in Birmingham, Oct. 11-18

Your free time is precious, so how to spend it? Here are five ideas for Birmingham, Oct. 11-18, 2019.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Cozy up to dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest. No need to be afraid of the huge, scaly critters at the BJCC Exhibition Halls, even if they look realistic as heck. They're lifelike exhibits, many of which can move, roar or walk. To ease the fear factor, organizers for the show also promise a petting zoo with baby dinos, a fossil dig, inflatables, crafts and science stations. It's all happening today through Sunday.

Jurassic Quest, Oct. 11-13, BJCC Exhibition Halls, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, $20-$36. Hours 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.

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CONCERTS

Forget about tickets. They're not required for the Just Show Up Show, a free concert sponsored by radio station 103.7 FM (also known as "The Q") and iHeartMedia. Tonight's lineup at Uptown Birmingham features Ally Brooke of Fifth Harmony and "Dancing with the Stars," MAX, Daya, Spencer Sutherland and Stephanie Poetri. Gates open at 7 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m.

Just Show Up Show, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m., Uptown Birmingham, 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, free admission, $40 VIP (includes meet-and-greet with artists and skip-the-line passes), all ages welcome.

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FOOD

Wait patiently. Lines are likely to form on Sunday at Trucks by the Tracks, as some of Birmingham's popular food trucks assemble at Railroad Park. More than 20 vendors are expected at the event, including Eugene's Hot Chicken, Wasabi Juan's, Porky's Pride Smoke House, City Bowls, Paradise Chow and Steel City Pops. Fill your tummy, 1 a.m.-5 p.m., and listen to area bands perform. The music lineup features Lady Legs, Greenlight Band, Camino Latino, DJ Slim Robb and the UAB Golden Girls.

Trucks by the Tracks, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Railroad Park, 1600 First Ave. South, $5 advance general admission, $8 at gate, free GA for kids age 12 and younger, $25 advance adult VIP, $35 at gate, $15 advance VIP for children age 12 and younger, $25 at gate.

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FESTIVALS

Pay a visit to S-Town, if you haven't already. Saturday offers a prime opportunity, as the Alabama town -- yes, the one made famous in a controversial and wildly successful podcast -- presents the Woodstock Music Festival. Eleven bands are scheduled at the free event, including the Kentucky Headhunters, Georgia Thunderbolts, Casey Thrasher and Channing Wilson. Food, children's activities and fireworks are on the agenda, as well, noon to 10 p.m. at Holiday Raceway.

Woodstock Music Festival, Oct. 12, noon-10 p.m., Holiday Raceway, 20105 U.S. 11, Woodstock, free admission, $10 parking donation.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Shiver with anticipation. The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball is just a few days away, and if history holds true, fans of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will come out in force, and in costume. The annual extravaganza, which includes a screening of the cult classic and two costume contests, is set for Oct. 18 at the Alabama Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. "Rocky"-themed cosplay will be evident, of course, but revelers tend to deck out in spooky regalia of all types. Don't dream it; be it!

Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m., Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. North, $23 advance, $25 day of show.

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