Your free time is precious, so how to spend it? Here are five ideas for Birmingham, Aug. 9-16, 2019. Courtesy of ATO Records CONCERTS Take note, Beatles fans. It's rare for a Lennon to perform in Birmingham, but we'll have one here on Saturday at Iron City. Sean Lennon, 43, son of the late John Lennon, will be on stage with Les Claypool of Primus, performing as The Claypool Lennon Delirium. The psychedelic rock duo has a new album to promote, "South of Reality." From what we hear, their collaboration has a freaky flow — and we mean that in the best possible way. Tickets are $28; Uni opens at 8 p.m. The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m., Iron City, 513 22nd St. South, $28 general admission, 205-202-5483. Don't Edit Image by Jowanna Daley from Pixabay PETS Take a four-legged friend to Avondale Brewing Co. You'll have ample reason to do so on Saturday, when Bama Bully Rescue holds a fundraiser called Beer, Bands and Bullies. The event, 4 p.m.-9 p.m., includes … [Read more...] about Things to do in Birmingham, Aug. 9-16
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Things to do in Birmingham, Aug. 2-9
Your free time is precious, so how to spend it? Here are five ideas for Birmingham, Aug. 2-9. 2019. Greg Gayne/NBC CONCERTS Remember Brian King Joseph from "America's Got Talent"? The electric violinist wowed judges and viewers last year with his talent, energy and heart-tugging backstory. Joseph — who took third place in the finals — is a self-taught phenom who's dealt with peripheral neuropathy, a debilitating nerve disease. His inspiring tale makes him an ideal guest star for Journey of Hope, a benefit on Saturday at Birmingham's Alys Stephens Center. Proceeds from the 7 p.m. event will benefit United Ability, a nonprofit that provides services to people with disabilities. See Joseph perform and help a worthy cause at the same time. Tickets are $50-$75. Journey of Hope with Brian King Joseph, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m., Jemison Concert Hall, Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South, $75, $50 for those younger than age 15, 205-944-3900. Don't Edit JoJo Whilden/Netflix … [Read more...] about Things to do in Birmingham, Aug. 2-9
Things to do in Birmingham, March 22-29
By Mary Colurso | [email protected] | Posted March 22, 2019 at 07:15 AM | Updated March 23, 2019 at 06:59 PM Your free time is precious, so how to spend it? Here are five ideas for Birmingham, March 22-29, 2019. CONCERTS Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame CONCERTS Discover your new favorite band. It can happen on Thursday, when The War and Treaty performs at Saturn in Avondale. Michael Trotter and Tanya Blount, a married couple, will perform selections from their full-length debut, “Healing Tide,” energizing the crowd with joyful soul and roots music. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 day of show. Philippe Bronchtein opens at 8 p.m. The War and Treaty, March 28 at 8 p.m., Saturn, 200 41st St. South, $16 advance, $18 day of show, 205-703-9545. COMEDY Araya Diaz/Getty Images COMEDY OK, he’s not subtle. But Stephen Gilchrist Glover, professionally known as Steve-O, has been making audiences laugh (and gasp) for nearly two decades. You may … [Read more...] about Things to do in Birmingham, March 22-29
Things to do in Birmingham, Feb. 22-March 1
By Mary Colurso | [email protected] | Posted February 22, 2019 at 07:15 AM Your free time is precious, so how to spend it? Here are five ideas for Birmingham, Feb. 22-March 1, 2019. THEATER Courtesy of Theater League THEATER Revisit the catalog of Carole King. Theatergoers will do exactly that when they attend performances of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at the BJCC Concert Hall. The show focuses on King’s early career as a songwriter and her rise to stardom, and it’s packed with tunes fans know and love, including “So Far Away,” “It’s Too Late,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow.” “Beautiful” runs here Tuesday through March 3, courtesy of the Broadway in Birmingham series. Tickets are $35-$95 via Ticketmaster. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” Feb. 26-March 3, eight shows at various times, BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington … [Read more...] about Things to do in Birmingham, Feb. 22-March 1
Things to do in Birmingham, Dec. 7-14
By Mary Colurso | [email protected] | Posted December 07, 2018 at 07:15 AM Your free time is precious, so how to spend it? Here are five ideas for Birmingham, Dec. 7-14, 2018. CONCERTS Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for iHeart Radio CONCERTS Silent night? Far from it. Fans know what to expect when the Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to town: a holiday-themed rock opera with guitar solos, arena-worthy vocals, laser light shows and other spectacular visual effects. The touring ensemble takes a heavy-metal approach to the Christmas season, but its heart is as mushy as a melting snowbank. (That's a good thing, by the way.) Two performances of "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" are planned here, Sunday at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Legacy Arena at the BJCC. Tickets are $46.75-$77.50. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Legacy Arena at the BJCC, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, $46.75-$77.50 via Ticketmaster. SPECIAL EVENTS AL.com file photo … [Read more...] about Things to do in Birmingham, Dec. 7-14