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

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Committee Links

District Related Events

Current Month

Birmingham 365 Events


Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12

05-12-2025

Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am + 10 more dates and times

Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...

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City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.

Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Tags:   Classes + Workshop Design Elementary Family + Camps For Teens Great for Families Pre-Teens Visual ArtsArt + Stage

"Art on the Inside" Exhibition

04-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at The Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Apr 24 @ 12:00 am Fri, Apr 25 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

On view in the First Floor Gallery, "Art on the Inside" features works in an array of media, including watercolor, pencil, pastel, mixed-media collage, and handmade paper. The largest work in the show is an eye-catching collaboration among APAEP...

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On view in the First Floor Gallery, "Art on the Inside" features works in an array of media, including watercolor, pencil, pastel, mixed-media collage, and handmade paper. The largest work in the show is an eye-catching collaboration among APAEP artists, nationally renowned artist Tameca Cole, and New Orleans-based Brendon Palmer-Angell. The present exhibition marks the unveiling of the mural, which is titled "Can You See You?".

Based at Auburn University, the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project works to create spaces where currently and formerly incarcerated individuals can practice meaningful engagement with the arts and develop their own artistic voices. Founded with the knowledge that creativity is an essential trait of humanity, the program has grown from one poet teaching one class in one facility to hundreds of classes that have reached thousands of students at over 12 facilities. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

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Tags:   Libraries Visual ArtsArt + Stage

"Issues: New Paintings by Jourdan Truth McGowan"

04-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at The Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times

"Issues" is a series of new canvases by local artist Jourdan Truth McGowan. The featured paintings are imagined covers of iconic magazines, in which McGowan makes bold commentaries on culture, politics, religion, and other topics. The paintings...

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"Issues" is a series of new canvases by local artist Jourdan Truth McGowan. The featured paintings are imagined covers of iconic magazines, in which McGowan makes bold commentaries on culture, politics, religion, and other topics. The paintings invite viewers to engage in meaningful reflection and dialogue on the pressing challenges of our time.

Jourdan Truth McGowan is a full-time artist from Enterprise, Alabama, who brings his own experiences and cultural heritage into every brushstroke of his paintings. By telling stories that are both inspirational and deeply human, his art speaks to people of all backgrounds, transcending barriers to connect on a universal level. For more information about McGowan, www.artoftruth.guru.

This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

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Tags:   Libraries Visual ArtsArt + Stage

Intro to Ceramics: Throwing

04-28-2025

Presented by MAKEbhm at MAKEbhm, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:00 pm

Learn the basics of creating ceramic pieces on the wheel from Jess Russell. This four-week course will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a great option for those who have joined us in a previous...

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Learn the basics of creating ceramic pieces on the wheel from Jess Russell. This four-week course will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a great option for those who have joined us in a previous course & beginners. Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. The studio will have everything you need for class.

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Tags:   Crafts + MakersClasses + Workshop

La Luz

04-21-2025

Presented by Saturn Birmingham at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 8:00 pm

La Luz (18+)

La Luz (18+)

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Tags:  Music

Vuorovesi Trio

04-22-2025

Presented by Birmingham Art Music Alliance at Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 22 @ 3:40 pm

The Birmingham Art Music Alliance and Alabama School of Fine Arts present the Vuorovesi Trio, one of the leading woodwind trios of the combination of flute, oboe and clarinet. The program includes music by Alabama composers Michael Coleman,...

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The Birmingham Art Music Alliance and Alabama School of Fine Arts present the Vuorovesi Trio, one of the leading woodwind trios of the combination of flute, oboe and clarinet. The program includes music by Alabama composers Michael Coleman, Monroe Golden, Gavin Green, Holland Hopson, Joseph Landers, and William Price.

This activity is supported by Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Vuorovesi Trio (Finnish for “tide”) is comprised of University of Alabama School of Music faculty members Diane Boyd Schultz, Mary Lindsey Bailey, Osiris J. Molina, the trio specializes in the unique repertoire for that combination, and has already garnered significant critical acclaim. Their recent performances include a special concert at the historic Cervantes Hall in Havana, Cuba, and as featured performers at the most recent International Double Reed Society Conference, National Flute Association Convention, and the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest.

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Tags:  Art + Stage

Current Charcoal Grill Popping Up at Golden Age Wine Garden

04-22-2025

Presented by Golden Age Wine Garden at Golden Age Wine Garden, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm

Join Executive Chef Luke Joseph of Current Charcoal Grill for a special pop-up at Golden Age Wine Garden (2021 2nd Ave N) on Tuesday, April 22, beginning at 5 p.m. and running until sold out. Expect a yakitori-style menu and a night of delicious...

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Join Executive Chef Luke Joseph of Current Charcoal Grill for a special pop-up at Golden Age Wine Garden (2021 2nd Ave N) on Tuesday, April 22, beginning at 5 p.m. and running until sold out. Expect a yakitori-style menu and a night of delicious wine and incredible grilled skewers.

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Tags:  Culinary

Networking Night at Sojourns Fair Trade store with owner Melissa Kendrick

04-22-2025

Presented by Alabama Women in Business at Sojourns - A Fair Trade Store, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us for a fun evening of networking at the Sojourns store! Meet other like-minded individuals while enjoying some drinks and snacks. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional circle and support a local Fair Trade business....

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Come join us for a fun evening of networking at the Sojourns store! Meet other like-minded individuals while enjoying some drinks and snacks. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional circle and support a local Fair Trade business. Melissa Kendrick, the owner of Sojourns, will be there to greet you and share her passion for ethical shopping. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with new people and learn more about Fair Trade!

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Tags:  Home + Garden

Space One Eleven's City Center Art After School Classes, Grades 2-12

05-12-2025

Presented by Space One Eleven at Space One Eleven, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am + 10 more dates and times

Sat, Apr 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 29 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 30 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 05 @ 12:00 am Tue, May 06 @ 12:00 am Wed, May 07 @ 12:00 am Sat, May 10 @ 12:00 am Mon, May 12 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and...

[more+]

City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.

Grades 2-3: Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 4-5: Monday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 6-8: Wednesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grades 9-12: Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Tags:   Classes + Workshop Design Elementary Family + Camps For Teens Great for Families Pre-Teens Visual ArtsArt + Stage

"Art on the Inside" Exhibition

04-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at The Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 12:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 12:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 12:00 am + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Apr 24 @ 12:00 am Fri, Apr 25 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

On view in the First Floor Gallery, "Art on the Inside" features works in an array of media, including watercolor, pencil, pastel, mixed-media collage, and handmade paper. The largest work in the show is an eye-catching collaboration among APAEP...

[more+]

On view in the First Floor Gallery, "Art on the Inside" features works in an array of media, including watercolor, pencil, pastel, mixed-media collage, and handmade paper. The largest work in the show is an eye-catching collaboration among APAEP artists, nationally renowned artist Tameca Cole, and New Orleans-based Brendon Palmer-Angell. The present exhibition marks the unveiling of the mural, which is titled "Can You See You?".

Based at Auburn University, the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project works to create spaces where currently and formerly incarcerated individuals can practice meaningful engagement with the arts and develop their own artistic voices. Founded with the knowledge that creativity is an essential trait of humanity, the program has grown from one poet teaching one class in one facility to hundreds of classes that have reached thousands of students at over 12 facilities. This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

[less-]
Tags:   Libraries Visual ArtsArt + Stage

"Issues: New Paintings by Jourdan Truth McGowan"

04-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at The Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 9:00 am Tue, Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Apr 23 @ 9:00 am + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Apr 24 @ 9:00 am Fri, Apr 25 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times

"Issues" is a series of new canvases by local artist Jourdan Truth McGowan. The featured paintings are imagined covers of iconic magazines, in which McGowan makes bold commentaries on culture, politics, religion, and other topics. The paintings...

[more+]

"Issues" is a series of new canvases by local artist Jourdan Truth McGowan. The featured paintings are imagined covers of iconic magazines, in which McGowan makes bold commentaries on culture, politics, religion, and other topics. The paintings invite viewers to engage in meaningful reflection and dialogue on the pressing challenges of our time.

Jourdan Truth McGowan is a full-time artist from Enterprise, Alabama, who brings his own experiences and cultural heritage into every brushstroke of his paintings. By telling stories that are both inspirational and deeply human, his art speaks to people of all backgrounds, transcending barriers to connect on a universal level. For more information about McGowan, www.artoftruth.guru.

This exhibition is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

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Tags:   Libraries Visual ArtsArt + Stage

Intro to Ceramics: Throwing

04-28-2025

Presented by MAKEbhm at MAKEbhm, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:00 pm

Learn the basics of creating ceramic pieces on the wheel from Jess Russell. This four-week course will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a great option for those who have joined us in a previous...

[more+]

Learn the basics of creating ceramic pieces on the wheel from Jess Russell. This four-week course will focus on throwing clay on the wheel, trimming your pieces, and glazing. This is a great option for those who have joined us in a previous course & beginners. Kids 12 and up are welcome if signed up with an adult. The studio will have everything you need for class.

[less-]
Tags:   Crafts + MakersClasses + Workshop

La Luz

04-21-2025

Presented by Saturn Birmingham at Saturn Birmingham, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Apr 21 @ 8:00 pm

La Luz (18+)

La Luz (18+)

[less-]
Tags:  Music

Vuorovesi Trio

04-22-2025

Presented by Birmingham Art Music Alliance at Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 22 @ 3:40 pm

The Birmingham Art Music Alliance and Alabama School of Fine Arts present the Vuorovesi Trio, one of the leading woodwind trios of the combination of flute, oboe and clarinet. The program includes music by Alabama composers Michael Coleman,...

[more+]

The Birmingham Art Music Alliance and Alabama School of Fine Arts present the Vuorovesi Trio, one of the leading woodwind trios of the combination of flute, oboe and clarinet. The program includes music by Alabama composers Michael Coleman, Monroe Golden, Gavin Green, Holland Hopson, Joseph Landers, and William Price.

This activity is supported by Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Vuorovesi Trio (Finnish for “tide”) is comprised of University of Alabama School of Music faculty members Diane Boyd Schultz, Mary Lindsey Bailey, Osiris J. Molina, the trio specializes in the unique repertoire for that combination, and has already garnered significant critical acclaim. Their recent performances include a special concert at the historic Cervantes Hall in Havana, Cuba, and as featured performers at the most recent International Double Reed Society Conference, National Flute Association Convention, and the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest.

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Tags:  Art + Stage

Current Charcoal Grill Popping Up at Golden Age Wine Garden

04-22-2025

Presented by Golden Age Wine Garden at Golden Age Wine Garden, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm

Join Executive Chef Luke Joseph of Current Charcoal Grill for a special pop-up at Golden Age Wine Garden (2021 2nd Ave N) on Tuesday, April 22, beginning at 5 p.m. and running until sold out. Expect a yakitori-style menu and a night of delicious...

[more+]

Join Executive Chef Luke Joseph of Current Charcoal Grill for a special pop-up at Golden Age Wine Garden (2021 2nd Ave N) on Tuesday, April 22, beginning at 5 p.m. and running until sold out. Expect a yakitori-style menu and a night of delicious wine and incredible grilled skewers.

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Tags:  Culinary

Networking Night at Sojourns Fair Trade store with owner Melissa Kendrick

04-22-2025

Presented by Alabama Women in Business at Sojourns - A Fair Trade Store, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us for a fun evening of networking at the Sojourns store! Meet other like-minded individuals while enjoying some drinks and snacks. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional circle and support a local Fair Trade business....

[more+]

Come join us for a fun evening of networking at the Sojourns store! Meet other like-minded individuals while enjoying some drinks and snacks. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional circle and support a local Fair Trade business. Melissa Kendrick, the owner of Sojourns, will be there to greet you and share her passion for ethical shopping. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with new people and learn more about Fair Trade!

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Tags:  Home + Garden