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SUMMARY:Monologue Mondays
DESCRIPTION:🎭 Monologue Mondays are back—now at Birmingham Festival Theatre! Join us tonight for a one-of-a-kind open mic night where performers take center stage to share their favorite monologues\, scenes\, or original pieces. Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight or cheering from the audience\, you’re guaranteed a fun\, inspiring evening filled with creativity and connection. Sign up in advance at www.bftonline.org\nor just come on down—walk-ups are always welcome!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/monologue-mondays/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Birmingham Festival Theatre\, 1901 1/2 11TH AVENUE SOUTH\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Village Voices & Bards and Brews
DESCRIPTION:Join us at East Village Arts for an evening where poetry\, art\, and sound collide. The exhibition features sculptural musical instruments and oil paintings by French-born artist Jean-Jacques Gaudel\, photo-collage works by Janice Hathaway\, and paintings by Kyle Eyre Clyd. Enjoy the exhibit\, hear musician LaDonna play sculptural instruments\, enjoy the poetry\, and sign up for the open mic–all while tasting Birmingham brews. East Village Arts\, 7611 1st Ave N. Bham\, AL 35206
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/village-voices-bards-and-brews/
LOCATION:East Village Arts\, 7611 1st Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL 35206\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Poetry
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SUMMARY:InToto's "Our Voices" Community Arts Showcase
DESCRIPTION:InToto invites you to “Our Voices” for an evening that celebrates the healing power of creativity and community on Tuesday Sept 9th! “Our Voices” features visual art\, live poetry readings and musical performances from InToto’s participating artists across our 5 partnering organizations:\n*Firehouse Shelter for men\n*Pathways Home shelter for women and children\n*Faith Chapel Care Center serving people navigating housing insecurity\n*The 1920 Club for people in recovery from mental illness\n*Birmingham VA serving veterans \nArt sale 6-9pm\nLive performances start 7pm \nThis free\, all-ages event welcomes the entire community! Guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments. Donations are encouraged on a pay-what-you-can basis and will contribute to sustaining InToto’s mission of providing transformative arts experiences that inspire resilience and belonging for so many in our city who lack the resources and access to outlets for expression\, connection\, and healing. \nWe invite you to open your eyes\, ears\, and hearts in support of these talented artists and storytellers. 80% of art sales will go directly to the creators. The remaining proceeds\, plus any donations from the evening will support InToto’s healing arts programs for veterans and people navigating homeless and poverty\, mental illness\, and disability. \nWe are so grateful to be hosted again by the generous folks behind the stunning venue Avenue D Events and so appreciative to have support from: Alabama State Council on the Arts\, Blue Cross Blue Shield\, Second Row Law\, La Féte\, and The Retail Companies. We couldn’t do it without you!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/intotos-our-voices-community-arts-showcase/
LOCATION:Avenue D Events\, 3008 4th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly Programs,Fundraiser,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Lurks Behind Vol. 2
DESCRIPTION:“Lurks Behind Vol. 2” is the second installment in a powerful three-part dance series by Southern DanceWorks that transforms community stories into dynamic performance art. Set in Birmingham’s historic neighborhoods\, this year’s production centers on two of the ninety-nine communities rich with resilience\, pride\, and untold narratives. Through dance\, spoken word\, and multimedia design\, the event creates a living archive of neighborhood experiences\, shaped directly by residents through Heart Workshops: Talking and Moving. These intimate sessions allow community members to share personal reflections on pressing issues such as food insecurity\, housing\, and local identity\, which then become the emotional and choreographic foundation of the performance. \nDirected by internationally acclaimed choreographer Germaul Barnes and created in collaboration with a diverse team of Birmingham-based artists\, “Lurks Behind Vol. 2” redefines how the arts engage with social justice and civic dialogue. The performance blurs the line between audience and performer\, inviting the public not just to witness\, but to reflect on what lies beneath the surface of everyday places and people. By centering local voices and stories\, Southern DanceWorks brings movement to memory and meaning—offering a vision of the arts as both mirror and catalyst for community transformation.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/lurks-behind-vol-2/
LOCATION:CityWalk BHAM\, 2200 9th Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Conversation,Ballet,City Walk Social,Community,Downtown,Events,Family Festival,Featured Event,Food Trucks,Health and Wellness,In-Person Events,Local Events,Music,Party With A Purpose!,Poetry,Special Event,Wellness
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SUMMARY:InToto / Firehouse Shelter Book Release Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:InToto Creative Arts\, in partnership with Firehouse Shelter\, announces the release of “Unsheltered Expressions: Binding Hope\,” a book that showcases art and writings created by shelter guests. Developed through weekly community arts workshops with local nonprofit InToto Creative Arts\, the book provides a platform for voices often overlooked and invites the community to engage with the realities of homelessness through creative expression.\nSupported by the City of Birmingham and Create Birmingham through their Community Arts Grant\, this project will culminate in a community book release celebration on Thursday\, May 29\, 2025\, from 5-8 PM at the beautiful Clubhouse on Highland. The evening will feature an art exhibit and live poetry readings by book contributors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hand binding the book with guidance from artist/UAB Professor/longtime InToto support Doug Baulos\, creating a collective experience that reinforces community connection. Contributing artists will be compensated for their contributions\, supporting their journeys toward self-sufficiency. The event is free and open to the public and includes complementary food and drink. InToto will graciously accept donations to support our healing arts programming.\nBy showcasing the work of these talented individuals\, we can challenge societal perceptions around homelessness. The book will serve as a reflection of the humanity that connects us all\, regardless of our circumstances. By offering a platform for self-expression\, “Unsheltered Expressions” empowers contributors to claim their identities as artists\, giving them a sense of agency and visibility within the community. In addition to showcasing their works\, the project fosters mutual understanding and empathy\, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and dismantling social barriers. It is a reminder that art can serve as both a tool for personal healing and a powerful form of advocacy.\nInToto Creative Arts is a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing creative platforms for individuals facing severe hardship such as homelessness\, PTSD and other mental illness\, and disability. Through a range of arts programs\, InToto works to foster emotional healing\, self-expression\, and community connection. InToto’s programs serve as a safe space for individuals to explore their identities and share their stories through various art forms. InToto brings regular weekly healing arts programming to 5 community partners: Firehouse Shelter\, Pathways Home\, Faith Chapel Care Center\, The 1920 Club\, and the VA.\nThe Firehouse Shelter is Birmingham’s leading organization dedicated to serving men experiencing homelessness. Through a combination of emergency shelter\, supportive housing\, and community services\, Firehouse Shelter offers resources and programs to help guests transition to stable housing and employment. Their work focuses on not just meeting immediate needs\, but also providing long-term solutions for individuals to reclaim their independence and thrive. InToto is deeply ingrained in the culture of the Firehouse\, providing 4 weekly classes year-around in visual art\, creative writing\, movement\, music\, and drama and supporting guests’ journeys towards stability and healing.\nAdd this event to your Google calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event…\nFor more information about the event\, please contact InToto Creative Arts at (205) 201-0011 or email info@intotocreativearts.org.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/intoto-firehouse-shelter-book-release-celebration/
LOCATION:Clubhouse on Highland\, 2908 Highland Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Wagging Tales Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Trussville Public Library’s new animal adoption festival is making its debut! On Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’re inviting 3 local shelters and rescues to bring some of their best companions to the library to find a forever home. Outside the library\, we’ll have adoptable dogs available for meeting and playing with! Inside the library\, we’ll have a relaxing adoptable cat room! We’ll also be hosting free library programs throughout the day\, a “Flea” Market with local vendors\, food trucks\, an author event with poet Charles Ghigna\, and more!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/wagging-tales-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Trussville Public Library\, 201 Parkway Dr\, Trussville\, AL\, 35173\, US
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Craft Class,Education + Library,Family Festival,Family Friendly Programs,Festival,Food Trucks,Fun Outside,Meet & Greet,Poetry,Teens
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