Council District five

Central City, Crestwood North, East Avondale, Eastlake, Eastwood, Five Points South, Forest Park/South Avondale, Fountain Heights, Gate City, North Avondale, Oak Ridge Park, Smithfield, Southside, South Eastlake, Wahouma

District Five Councilor

Darrell O'Quinn

Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O'Quinn is Chair of the Committee of the Whole and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees, and a member of the Administration & Governmental Affairs and Planning and Zoning Committees.

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Biography

Councilor O’Quinn is a former clinical veterinarian for UAB, president of the Birmingham Citizens Advisory Board, and currently presides over District 5 with the Birmingham City Council.

Councilor O’Quinn graduated from Denham Springs High School just east of Baton Rouge in 1990. He enrolled at Louisiana State University where he completed a bachelor’s degree in zoology in 1995 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. He then came to UAB where he completed a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular pathology in 2005. He worked as a senior clinical veterinarian for the university’s animal resources programs since 2011.

Councilor O’Quinn has also been very active in civic organizations having served as vice-president or president of the Crestwood North Neighborhood Association since 2008, a member of the Implementation Committee for the Birmingham Comprehensive Plan since 2014, and president of the Citizens Advisory Board since 2015. He also serves on the boards of Greater Crestwood, Inc., Keep Birmingham Beautiful, and the Deep South Cancer Foundation and co-founded Heart to Table with Marco Morosini. He is a former board member of Redemptive Cycles and former executive director of Move I-20/59. He was a member of the 2015 class of Leadership Birmingham.

Councilor O’Quinn formerly published the Ultra-Local News and operated the Crestwood Produce Co-op from 2004 to 2005 and cofounded The 35212 newsletter. He is an avid cyclist and has lived in Crestwood North since 2001 with his wife, Kristina and two children.

As Councilor for District 5 on the City Council, Councilor O’Quinn is proud of the experience he’s gained while collaborating with community leaders on civic projects and he remains committed to accountability and transparency.

In 2023, Councilor O’Quinn was appointed to the National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, as well as being elected to serve on the NLC’s Board of Directors.

District Contact Info

For District Information

Call (205) 254-2679E-Mail Us

For Scheduling

Contact Myeisha Hutchinson

Call (205) 254-2679E-Mail to Schedule

For District Schools

JAMES A. SULLIVAN, BOARD MEMBER,  DISTRICT 5

SCHOOLS:

Barrett Elementary

Oliver Elementary

Robinson Elementary

Hayes K-8

Hudson K-8

Inglenook K-8

Phillips K-8

Parker High

Website

Committee Links

District Related Events

Current Month

Birmingham 365 Events


Birmingham Boat Show

01-26-2025

Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Jan 25 @ 11:00 am + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Birmingham Boat Show

Birmingham Boat Show

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Tags:  Special Events

Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Pain & Glory (2019)

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:00 pm

Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in...

[more+]

Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the 80s, the pain of the breakup of that love while it was still alive and intense, writing as the only therapy to forget the unforgettable, the early discovery of cinema, and the void, the infinite void created by the incapacity to keep on making films.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

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Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

The Last Showgirl, sponsored by Pink Box Burlesque

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 6:15 pm + 1 more dates and times

Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:15 pm - less dates and times

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

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Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Women on the Verge of A Nervous Breakdown

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:30 pm

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a...

[more+]

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a previous relationship (Antonio Banderas), his fiancee Marissa (Rossy de Palma) and a Shiite terrorist cell who have been secretly holding her best friend Candela (María Barranco) hostage.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

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Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

SHOUT Movie Night presented by Birmingham AIDS Outreach: Burlesque (2010) FREE!

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm

SHOUT Movie Night is a film series presented by BAO (Birmingham AIDS Outreach) in conjunction with Sidewalk Cinema + Film Festival. Our goal is to offer a diverse and inclusive film series that ensures all members of our community are...

[more+]

SHOUT Movie Night is a film series presented by BAO (Birmingham AIDS Outreach) in conjunction with Sidewalk Cinema + Film Festival. Our goal is to offer a diverse and inclusive film series that ensures all members of our community are represented. Combining health education and queer-related cinema, SHOUT aims to celebrate Birmingham's LGBTQ+ community and allies while both educating and entertaining our audiences.

Please arrive an hour early for a pre-screening event and stay for a post-screening event both in the lobby.

Film Synopsis: A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.

*Please Note: This is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. Seating is first come, first served*

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

About Birmingham AIDS Outreach:
The mission of BAO is to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS, at-risk, affected individuals, and the LGBTQ community through outreach, age-appropriate prevention education, and supportive services. In April 2014, BAO opened a LGBTQ Youth Center, the Magic City Acceptance Center (MCAC) offering all programs free of charge including legal clinics, counseling services, HIV/STI testing and education, art classes, drop in hours, and health and wellness workshops. In January 2016 BAO also opened the Magic City Wellness Center offering primary medical care focused on the LGBTQ community.

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Tags:   Film lgbtq+Books + Film

Mon Rovia

01-23-2025

Presented by Saturn Birmingham at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm

I'm Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a...

[more+]

I'm Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a number of life experiences. And then layered on top of all of this is the assimilation I felt being a transracially adopted refugee. My music in a nutshell is a culmination of these experiences blended with the empathy I feel for the experiences with others. The mission of my music is to heal with others — with every nation and tongue, in due time.

Mon Rovîa has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting Hurricane Helene relief in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of TN. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to building and improving homes for families in need. As a local affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee is actively responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While immediate emergency response is ongoing, Habitat for Humanity's primary role will be in the long-term recovery of disaster-stricken communities.

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Tags:  Music

Star Wars A New Hope In Concert

01-25-2025

Presented by BJCC at BJCC Theatre, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am

Coming to the ASO from a galaxy far, far away… the most epic space adventure of all time! From the triumphant opening fanfare to the ethereal “Princess Leia’s Theme,” the ASO brings John Williams’ Oscar–winning score to life as you...

[more+]

Coming to the ASO from a galaxy far, far away… the most epic space adventure of all time! From the triumphant opening fanfare to the ethereal “Princess Leia’s Theme,” the ASO brings John Williams’ Oscar–winning score to life as you are immersed in the full HD screen and surrounded by the depth of the live orchestra.

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Tags:  Music

Art Class "Figure Drawing" with Amy Peterson

01-31-2025

Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jan 24 @ 10:15 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 10:15 am

Check out Amy Peterson's website! Sketch and draw from live models each week to hone your drawing and observational skills and develop your own personal expression. Beginners welcome. Supplies: soft vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and newsprint...

[more+]

Check out Amy Peterson's website! Sketch and draw from live models each week to hone your drawing and observational skills and develop your own personal expression. Beginners welcome. Supplies: soft vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and newsprint paper recommended. Experienced students may bring other drawing or painting media; please discuss with the instructor.

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Tags:   Visual ArtsClasses + Workshop

Birmingham Boat Show

01-26-2025

Presented by BJCC at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Jan 25 @ 11:00 am + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Birmingham Boat Show

Birmingham Boat Show

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Tags:  Special Events

Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Pain & Glory (2019)

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:00 pm

Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in...

[more+]

Pain and Glory tells of a series of reencounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the 80s, the pain of the breakup of that love while it was still alive and intense, writing as the only therapy to forget the unforgettable, the early discovery of cinema, and the void, the infinite void created by the incapacity to keep on making films.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

[less-]
Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

The Last Showgirl, sponsored by Pink Box Burlesque

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 2:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:15 pm Thu, Jan 23 @ 6:15 pm + 1 more dates and times

Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:15 pm - less dates and times

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

[less-]
Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

Filmmaker Focus - Pedro Almodóvar: Women on the Verge of A Nervous Breakdown

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 4:30 pm

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a...

[more+]

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a previous relationship (Antonio Banderas), his fiancee Marissa (Rossy de Palma) and a Shiite terrorist cell who have been secretly holding her best friend Candela (María Barranco) hostage.

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

[less-]
Tags:   FilmBooks + Film

SHOUT Movie Night presented by Birmingham AIDS Outreach: Burlesque (2010) FREE!

01-23-2025

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm

SHOUT Movie Night is a film series presented by BAO (Birmingham AIDS Outreach) in conjunction with Sidewalk Cinema + Film Festival. Our goal is to offer a diverse and inclusive film series that ensures all members of our community are...

[more+]

SHOUT Movie Night is a film series presented by BAO (Birmingham AIDS Outreach) in conjunction with Sidewalk Cinema + Film Festival. Our goal is to offer a diverse and inclusive film series that ensures all members of our community are represented. Combining health education and queer-related cinema, SHOUT aims to celebrate Birmingham's LGBTQ+ community and allies while both educating and entertaining our audiences.

Please arrive an hour early for a pre-screening event and stay for a post-screening event both in the lobby.

Film Synopsis: A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.

*Please Note: This is a free event. Reservations are strongly recommended but not required. Seating is first come, first served*

This SHOUT program is sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach.

About Birmingham AIDS Outreach:
The mission of BAO is to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS, at-risk, affected individuals, and the LGBTQ community through outreach, age-appropriate prevention education, and supportive services. In April 2014, BAO opened a LGBTQ Youth Center, the Magic City Acceptance Center (MCAC) offering all programs free of charge including legal clinics, counseling services, HIV/STI testing and education, art classes, drop in hours, and health and wellness workshops. In January 2016 BAO also opened the Magic City Wellness Center offering primary medical care focused on the LGBTQ community.

[less-]
Tags:   Film lgbtq+Books + Film

Mon Rovia

01-23-2025

Presented by Saturn Birmingham at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm

I'm Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a...

[more+]

I'm Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a number of life experiences. And then layered on top of all of this is the assimilation I felt being a transracially adopted refugee. My music in a nutshell is a culmination of these experiences blended with the empathy I feel for the experiences with others. The mission of my music is to heal with others — with every nation and tongue, in due time.

Mon Rovîa has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting Hurricane Helene relief in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of TN. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to building and improving homes for families in need. As a local affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee is actively responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While immediate emergency response is ongoing, Habitat for Humanity's primary role will be in the long-term recovery of disaster-stricken communities.

[less-]
Tags:  Music

Star Wars A New Hope In Concert

01-25-2025

Presented by BJCC at BJCC Theatre, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am

Coming to the ASO from a galaxy far, far away… the most epic space adventure of all time! From the triumphant opening fanfare to the ethereal “Princess Leia’s Theme,” the ASO brings John Williams’ Oscar–winning score to life as you...

[more+]

Coming to the ASO from a galaxy far, far away… the most epic space adventure of all time! From the triumphant opening fanfare to the ethereal “Princess Leia’s Theme,” the ASO brings John Williams’ Oscar–winning score to life as you are immersed in the full HD screen and surrounded by the depth of the live orchestra.

[less-]
Tags:  Music

Art Class "Figure Drawing" with Amy Peterson

01-31-2025

Presented by Forstall Art Center at Forstall Art Center, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jan 24 @ 10:15 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 10:15 am

Check out Amy Peterson's website! Sketch and draw from live models each week to hone your drawing and observational skills and develop your own personal expression. Beginners welcome. Supplies: soft vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and newsprint...

[more+]

Check out Amy Peterson's website! Sketch and draw from live models each week to hone your drawing and observational skills and develop your own personal expression. Beginners welcome. Supplies: soft vine charcoal, kneaded eraser, and newsprint paper recommended. Experienced students may bring other drawing or painting media; please discuss with the instructor.

[less-]
Tags:   Visual ArtsClasses + Workshop