Just because it's Monday doesn't mean we can't start thinking ahead to the weekend.

Check out what's going on this weekend in and around Birmingham with today's weekend spotlight:

Our pick for today: Book signing with Mitch Ryder

• When: 7-9 p.m. Friday
• Where: Lido Gallery
• Cost: Free
• Why Go: Legendary Rock and Roll icon Mitch Ryder will be reading from and and signing his new autobiography Friday night, Devils & Blue Dresses: My Wild Ride as a Rock and Roll Legend. Plus, stick around for a musical tribute to Ryder from host John D. Lamb, and ML Liebler.

Come back to Birmingham Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events Calendar.