BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bhamnow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bham Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250213T123248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T023908Z UID:10076152-1747155600-1747166400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:After School Skate DESCRIPTION:Group lesson with skatepark staff for all! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/after-school-skate-10/ LOCATION:City Walk Skate Park\, 1706 9th Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Fun,Skate Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Whats-Happening-at-City-Walk-lhrITa.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250429T191557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T191557Z UID:10080644-1747157400-1747162800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Jefferson County Community Engagement Meeting DESCRIPTION:Jefferson County Residents: \nYour input is needed! Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting about climate change on Tuesday\, May 13\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Homewood Public Library (📍 1721 Oxmoor Rd; Birmingham\, AL 35209). \nWe want to hear from you about the community’s greatest assets and challenges related to climate action and resilience. We also want to know your thoughts on climate solutions or pollution reduction measures that you think can help address the challenges faced by our community. \nCheck out our website to RSVP for the meeting and find more information about how to get involved. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/jefferson-county-community-engagement-meeting/ LOCATION:Homewood Public Library\, Homewood\, AL\, 1721 Oxmoor Rd\, Homewood\, AL\, 35209\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Jefferson.png GEO:33.4750534;-86.795404 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Homewood Public Library Homewood AL 1721 Oxmoor Rd Homewood AL 35209 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1721 Oxmoor Rd:geo:-86.795404,33.4750534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250503T040823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T040522Z UID:10080687-1747159200-1747159200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:City Walkers Walking Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City Walkers Walking Club\, an easy and fun way to get fit and experience City Walk BHAM! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/city-walkers-walking-club-6/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Event-Social-1-0a50ZU.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250213T123305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T040522Z UID:10076153-1747159200-1747166400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Magic City Futbol DESCRIPTION:Join us at the blue block rec field for Magic City Futbol from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/magic-city-futbol-20/ CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/This-Weekend-at-City-Walk-jm7hb7.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250429T190832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T190832Z UID:10080643-1747184400-1747616399@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Regions Tradition DESCRIPTION:(Nathan Watson / Bham Now) URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/regions-tradition/ LOCATION:Greystone Golf & Country Club\, 4100 Greystone Dr\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35242\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Regions-Tradition-9-800x564.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250428T180548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T180548Z UID:10080633-1747238400-1747238400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: Book Talk and Signing DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Alabama Booksmith and Black Warrior Riverkeeper are pleased to host author Miranda Spivack (https://www.mirandaspivack.com/)\, a former Washington Post reporter and Fulbright scholar\, talking about her Studs and Ida Terkel Prize-winning new book  Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back. The event will be Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025 – 4:00 PM at The Alabama Booksmith. \nMiranda is a veteran reporter and editor who specializes in stories about government accountability and secrecy\, and urban development. She tells the stories of “accidental activists\,” including Mr. Ben Eaton and Miss Portia Shepherd from Uniontown\, Alabama who confront problems in their communities\, seek out information from their local\, state and federal government and hit continuous information blockades. The book follows the Uniontown accidental activists and others confronting other issues around the country as they teach themselves how to overcome government secrecy and make positive change in their communities. The book also details the role that Black Warrior Riverkeeper played and continues to play in supporting residents of the community of Uniontown as they struggle for transparency and accountability from their local\, state and federal governments. \nFrom the publisher\, The New Press: \nMost Americans are likely to encounter the effects of government malfeasance or neglect close to home—from their governors\, mayors\, town councils\, school boards\, police\, and prosecutors. In fact\, deals shrouded in darkness are regularly made at the state and local levels\, often the result of closed-door discussions between governments and industry without any scrutiny whatsoever from the public. Too often\, as this groundbreaking new work of investigative reporting reveals\, residents are intentionally kept on the outside\, struggling to get information about significant issues affecting their communities—from car crashes and dirty drinking water\, to failing safety gear—until the backroom deals are done and it’s too late to challenge them. \nA work of riveting narrative nonfiction based on years of original reporting\, Backroom Deals in Our Backyards tells the story of five “accidental activists”—people from across the United States who started questioning why their local and state governments didn’t protect them from issues facing their communities and why there was a frightening lack of transparency surrounding the way these issues were resolved. The secret deals\, lies\, and corruption they uncover shake their faith in government but move them to action. \nPublishers Weekly\, a leading trade publication for the book industry\, gave the book its highest rating\, saying\, “The fad for privatization and outsourcing to contractors\, Spivack persuasively demonstrates… is generating a ‘nexus [of] growing secrecy’ in local government\, as kickbacks and preferential treatment become commonplace. The result is an enraging exposé of a nationwide culture of corruption.”  URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/backroom-deals-in-our-backyards-book-talk-and-signing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwarriorriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Spivack_Back_Deals.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250503T040824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T040522Z UID:10080688-1747245600-1747251000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pickleball 101 Class DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Pickleball 101 Class! \nPickleball 101 is a six-week course designed for true beginners\, focusing on building a solid foundation in the game while also fostering friendships on and off the court. You’ll start with the rules\, develop essential skills\, and gain confidence through guided instruction and structured play. If you’re looking to learn pickleball and find a community of players to grow with\, this course is perfect for those who want to improve in a supportive\, social environment where learning is just as fun as playing! \nRegister Now! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pickleball-101-class-2/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/This-Weekend-at-City-Walk-8-wpHLvF.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250514T142312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T142312Z UID:10080743-1747247400-1747254600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Free Tarot Reading with Nikki Erbenn DESCRIPTION:Let the cards reveal what the universe wants you to know! The Margaret invites you to step into the mystery… on us! \n✨Join us Wednesday\, May 14 for a special evening of FREE Tarot Readings with the enchanting & talented Nikki Erbenn! \n✨6:30 – 8:30pm \n✨All of this\, on top of $5 Wine Wednesday! $5 wine flows all night.\n✨2113 1st Ave N \n✨No RSVP needed\, just bring your curious spirit and let fate find you at The Margaret. \n#themargaret #tarot #tarotreadings #thestars #thestarsalign #fate #mystery #birmingham #birminghambars #birminghambarscene URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/free-tarot-reading-with-nikki-erbenn/ LOCATION:The Margaret\, 2113 1st Ave N\, Birmingham\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/7CA0A6CB-D414-452E-9882-F0EDC1A98ED9.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T113000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250313T125459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T023927Z UID:10078980-1747303200-1747308600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Beginner Pickleball Clinic DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Pickleball 101 Clinic! Step onto the court and start your pickleball journey in our Beginner Clinic! This fun and interactive session includes an hour of skill-building drills and instruction\, followed by a 30-minute practice session to apply what you’ve learned. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals\, our supportive coaches will guide you every step of the way. Register below or contact us for more information. \nRegister Now\n  URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/beginner-pickleball-clinic-31/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/This-Weekend-at-City-Walk-7-ydqhTS.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250513T143515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T143544Z UID:10081681-1747328400-1747335600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Jazz Happy Hour 05/15 DESCRIPTION:  \nDate: 05/15 (EVERY THURSDAY) \nTime: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm \nAdmission: FREE \nAttention\, Jazz lovers! Join us back this Thursday at the iconic Carver Theatre for an unforgettable Jazz Happy Hour. Sip on delicious cocktails while enjoying the smooth sounds of live jazz music. Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of great vibes\, great drinks\, and even greater tunes. \n$1 off beer \n$5 pours \n$8 Margaritas \nSwing by the Carver and let the music take you on a ride – it’s going to be a jazzing good time!! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/jazz-happy-hour-05-15/ LOCATION:Carver Theatre\, 1631 4th Avenue North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jazzhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/jazz-happy-hour-official.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250507T213508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213508Z UID:10080723-1747330200-1747333800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:*FREE EVENT* Molten Moments: From Steel to Stage – Birmingham’s Theatre History DESCRIPTION:*FREE* COMMUNITY EVENT\nSponsored By: Alabama Humanities Alliance \nNew in 2025\, Molten Moments is an exclusive after-hours series at Vulcan Park & Museum featuring engaging curatorial talks with artifacts and historical themes tied to Birmingham’s past. Each event will offer cocktails and hors d’oeuvres\, giving guests a chance to mingle before enjoying an interactive and intimate storytelling experience from guest historians and curators. \nMAY 15 | @ 5:30 – 6:30 PM\nFrom Steel to Stage: Birmingham’s Theatre History \nGUEST SPEAKER: Jennifer Jaquess\, Executive Director of Red Mountain Theatre\nBirmingham’s theatre scene has long been a stage for storytelling\, creativity\, and cultural expression. This event\, inspired by Vulcan Park & Museum’s current exhibit\, From Steel to Stage: The History of Theatre in Birmingham\, explores the evolution of local theatre from early vaudeville houses to modern playhouses. Artifacts on display will include vintage playbills and seating from the historic Little Theatre. \nPLEASE NOTE:\n* Each event in the series is for Adults Only – ages 21+.\n* The May 15 event is FREE\, but tickets are required for entry.\n* Guests must reserve their ticket(s) in advance.\n* Event tickets include one (1) drink ticket and food.\n* Guests must present a valid photo ID to be served alcoholic beverages.\n* Specialty cocktail: French 75 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/free-event-molten-moments-from-steel-to-stage-birminghams-theatre-history/ LOCATION:Vulcan Park and Museum\, 1701 Valley View Drive\, Birmingham\, 35209\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Events,Meet & Greet,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Molten-Moments-_-LOGO-_-1920x1080-tagline.jpg GEO:33.49169921875;-86.795539855957 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vulcan Park and Museum 1701 Valley View Drive Birmingham 35209 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1701 Valley View Drive:geo:-86.795539855957,33.49169921875 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250430T192009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T192009Z UID:10080645-1747330200-1747335600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:St. Clair County Community Engagement Meeting DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Residents: \nYour input is needed! Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting about climate change on Thursday\, May 15\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts (📍 25 Williamson Dr; Pell City\, AL 35125). \nWe want to hear from you about the community’s greatest assets and challenges related to climate action and resilience. We also want to know your thoughts on climate solutions or pollution reduction measures that you think can help address the challenges faced by our community. \nCheck out our website to RSVP for the meeting and find more information about how to get involved. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/st-clair-county-community-engagement-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/St.-Clair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250430T201624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T201624Z UID:10080653-1747330200-1747335600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:St. Clair County Community Engagement Meeting DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Residents: \nYour input is needed! Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting about climate change on Thursday\, May 15\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts (📍 25 Williamson Dr; Pell City\, AL 35125). \nWe want to hear from you about the community’s greatest assets and challenges related to climate action and resilience. We also want to know your thoughts on climate solutions or pollution reduction measures that you think can help address the challenges faced by our community. \nCheck out our website to RSVP for the meeting and find more information about how to get involved. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/st-clair-county-community-engagement-meeting-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/St.-Clair-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250430T222020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T222052Z UID:10080655-1747330200-1747337400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Once Upon A Cabaret Auditions DESCRIPTION:Auditions are Thursday May 15th \, starting at 5:30pm with 10 min time slots thru 7:30pm. Performance dates May 30th and 31st\n\n\nShowcase your musical talents in HCT’s Once Upon A Time Cabaret. This is the second cabaret for HCT and we are excited to bring you a two night event. Hueytown Community Theatre is housed within the Hueytown Family Recreational Center. Performance dates are May 30th and 31st at 6:30 pm \nThings to know- \nMust provide your own music (recorded or accompanist-no instruments are provided) \nArrive 10 mins prior to appt time \nClosed audiitons. One parent wll be allowed with a minor child. You will be auditioned by our HCT committee. \nProvide 2 additional songs titles you would be able to perform for the show \nFestive attire required for the show(s) performance\, auditions it is optional \nFour required rehersals May 29\,22\,27 and 29th at 6:00pm. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/once-upon-a-cabaret-auditions/ LOCATION:Hueytown Community Theatre\, 1348 Hueytown Road\, Hueytown\, AL\, 35023\, United States CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a2c82adb3ec4805abce9aa705d902d44.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250508T155103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155520Z UID:10080729-1747332000-1747332000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:City Walkers Walking Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City Walkers Walking Club\, an easy and fun way to get fit and experience City Walk BHAM! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/city-walkers-walking-club-7/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Event-Social-1-0a50ZU.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250313T125501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155518Z UID:10078981-1747332000-1747335600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Beginner Pickleball Clinic DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Pickleball 101 Clinic! Step onto the court and start your pickleball journey in our Beginner Clinic! This fun and interactive session includes an hour of skill-building drills and instruction\, followed by a 30-minute practice session to apply what you’ve learned. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals\, our supportive coaches will guide you every step of the way. Register below or contact us for more information. \nRegister Now\n  URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/beginner-pickleball-clinic-32/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/This-Weekend-at-City-Walk-7-ydqhTS.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250215T020738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155518Z UID:10076426-1747332000-1747339200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Magic City Futbol DESCRIPTION:Join us at the blue block rec field for Magic City Futbol from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/magic-city-futbol-21/ CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Whats-Happening-at-City-Walk-3-cukzLG.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250215T020755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T155520Z UID:10076427-1747335600-1747339200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:BMX Night DESCRIPTION:A night dedicated to our two-wheeled friends. Join us at the skate park for BMX night! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/bmx-night-11/ LOCATION:Skate Park\, 1706 9th Ave N\, Birmingham\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Fun,Skate Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BMX-Night-QfRUVJ.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250422T215915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T215916Z UID:10080586-1747382400-1747587600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:UNBOUND: A SERIES OF EVER-EVOLVING PERFORMANCES DESCRIPTION:A MIXED REPERTOIRE PERFORMANCE\n\n\n\n\n Unbound will feature Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Stuart’s Johnny Cash ballet ‘Under the Lights’: an ode to the Man in Black. We are delighted to showcase the full-length ballet production of ‘Under the Lights’\, building upon the resounding success of its excerpts featured during last season’s At Home performances. \nAlong with ‘Under the Lights\,’ Unbound will feature a world premiere by internationally-renowned dancer and choreographer James Whiteside. Choreographed specially for Alabama Ballet\, Whiteside’s new production will be performed on-stage for the very first time with music by FKA twigs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE:\n\n\n5/16-5/18\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLACE:\n\n\nALYS STEPHENS CENTER\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSOR:\n\n\nPROTECTIVE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“UNDER THE LIGHTS”\n\n\n\n\n\nCHOREOGRAPHY:\n\n\nCHRISTOPHER STUART\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMUSIC BY:\n\n\nJOHNNY AND JUNE CARTER CASH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJAMES WHITESIDE – WORLD PREMIERE URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/unbound-a-series-of-ever-evolving-performances-2/ LOCATION:UAB’s Alys Stephens Center\, 1200 10th Ave South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alabamaballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AF7I3352-Enhanced-NR-1-683x1024.jpg GEO:33.4972299;-86.8078701 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UAB’s Alys Stephens Center 1200 10th Ave South Birmingham AL 35205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 10th Ave South:geo:-86.8078701,33.4972299 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250310T234004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T044002Z UID:10078807-1747389600-1747393200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Storytime at the Gardens DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\n\nJoin us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens! Meet us in the Southern Living Garden\, weather permitting\, or in the Garden Center. This program is designed to promote a love of reading\, creativity\, and gardening\, all while gaining the benefits of visiting the Gardens and being outdoors. \nWe require registration to allow us to ensure the quality of the program and to prepare for the number of children who will attend. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/storytime-at-the-gardens-20/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,storytime at the gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Storytime-at-the-Gardens-YyAVEh.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20240809T173417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T173418Z UID:10064264-1747393200-1747393200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 - Coffee Concert DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as they present Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. This majestic work showcases Tchaikovsky’s mastery of orchestration and emotional depth\, featuring sweeping melodies and dramatic contrasts. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/tchaikovskys-symphony-no-5-coffee-concert/ LOCATION:Alys Stephens Center\, Jemison Concert Hall\, 1200 10th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35294\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alabamasymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/6.jpg GEO:33.4971186;-86.8078397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South Birmingham AL 35294 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 10th Avenue South:geo:-86.8078397,33.4971186 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250313T125519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T035118Z UID:10078982-1747416600-1747425600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pickleball Social Mixer DESCRIPTION:Unwind from the week and kick off the weekend with Friday Night Social Mixers! This fun\, casual event is all about meeting new players\, enjoying great games\, and building a vibrant pickleball community. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player\, our rotating matchups ensure plenty of play\, laughs\, and social connections—no partner required! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pickleball-social-mixer-9/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/This-Weekend-at-City-Walk-9-MTU49j.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20240809T173543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T173544Z UID:10064265-1747422000-1747508400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky: Overture\, Concerto\, & Symphony DESCRIPTION:An evening of Tchaikovsky! Featuring guest pianist Dina Kasman\, the ASO will perform 3 works from the legendary Russian composer. The Tempest\, based on the play The Tempest by William Shakespeare\, is similar in structure to Tchaikovsky’s better-known Romeo and Juliet fantasy-overture. It contains themes depicting the stillness of the ship at sea\, the grotesque nature of Caliban\, and the love between Ferdinand and Miranda. The love music is particularly strong\, being reminiscent of the love music from Romeo and Juliet. The orchestra will also perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring Dina Kasman\, as well as Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. \nFree benefit with every ticket: \nConductor’s Comments with Maestro Carlos Izcaray!\n\nConductor’s Comments is a unique opportunity to hear Carlos Izcaray provide insights to better understand and appreciate the selections you will hear and learn about the journey of the Symphony and artists working to make the performance come together. Join us at 6:15pm before the concert in the Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall (upper level\, next to main doors) of the Alys Stephens Center. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/tchaikovsky-overture-concerto-symphony/ LOCATION:Alys Stephens Center\, Jemison Concert Hall\, 1200 10th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35294\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alabamasymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MW10.jpg GEO:33.4971186;-86.8078397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South Birmingham AL 35294 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 10th Avenue South:geo:-86.8078397,33.4971186 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250320T162653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T162654Z UID:10079438-1747423800-1747423800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:UNBOUND: A SERIES OF EVER-EVOLVING PERFORMANCES DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nA MIXED REPERTOIRE PERFORMANCE\n\n\n\n\nUnbound will feature Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Stuart’s Johnny Cash ballet ‘Under the Lights’: an ode to the Man in Black. We are delighted to showcase the full-length ballet production of ‘Under the Lights’\, building upon the resounding success of its excerpts featured during last season’s At Home performances. \nAlong with ‘Under the Lights\,’ Unbound will feature a world premiere by internationally-renowned dancer and choreographer James Whiteside. Choreographed specially for Alabama Ballet\, Whiteside’s new production will be performed on-stage for the very first time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE:\n\n\n5/16-5/18\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLACE:\n\n\nALYS STEPHENS CENTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\nPre-Sale (10% Off!): March 17-23\, 2025 \nOn-Sale: March 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“UNDER THE LIGHTS”\n\n\n\n\n\nCHOREOGRAPHY:\n\n\nCHRISTOPHER STUART\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMUSIC BY:\n\n\nJOHNNY AND JUNE CARTER CASH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJAMES WHITESIDE – WORLD PREMIERE\n\n\n\n\n\nCHOREOGRAPHY:\n\n\nJAMES WHITESIDE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMUSIC BY:\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSHOW TIMES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, MAY 16\n\n\n7:30 P.M.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, MAY 17\n\n\n2:00 P.M.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, MAY 17\n\n\n7:30 P.M.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, MAY 18\n\n\n2:00 P.M. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/unbound-a-series-of-ever-evolving-performances/ LOCATION:UAB’s Alys Stephens Center\, 1200 10th Ave South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alabamaballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AF7I3352-Enhanced-NR-1-683x1024.jpg GEO:33.4972299;-86.8078701 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UAB’s Alys Stephens Center 1200 10th Ave South Birmingham AL 35205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 10th Ave South:geo:-86.8078701,33.4972299 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T230000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250514T141850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T141850Z UID:10081685-1747425600-1747436400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Zydeco Band: Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble (at Elysian Gardens) DESCRIPTION:Curley Taylor and his band\, Zydeco Trouble\, hail from the heart of Creole country in Louisiana. Curley’s soulful\, bluesy vocals and the band’s hard driving zydeco beat blend to create their unique style of zydeco and blues that keeps audiences dancing. It’s always a party when Zydeco Trouble comes to town.\nBand info at: http://www.curleytaylor.com\nPresented by the Birmingham Zydeco Cajun Club: www.BirminghamZydeco.com URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/zydeco-band-curley-taylor-and-zydeco-trouble-at-elysian-gardens/ LOCATION:Elysian Gardens Birmingham\, Birmingham CATEGORIES:Concert,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Curley_Taylor_IMG_1743538526942.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250429T172500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T172500Z UID:10080639-1747443600-1747529999@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Birmingham Folk Festival DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/birmingham-folk-festival/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c91b8e_63adc4a04c624245b3c1e31e7924bc79~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_511,h_493,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/c91b8e_63adc4a04c624245b3c1e31e7924bc79~mv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250512T214532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T215011Z UID:10081668-1747468800-1747483200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Shoal Creek // Limestone Park (FREE!) DESCRIPTION:Description: Shoal Creek Park\, located near Montevallo in Shelby County\, is an inviting and accessible destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park features level\, easy-to-traverse paths throughout the property\, making it user-friendly for most visitors\, though it may not be ideal for wheelchairs. Restroom facilities are available on-site.A scenic creek runs through the front portion of the park\, bordered by trees and opening into a spacious grassy area. The sides and back of the property feature open fields framed by additional tree lines—habitats that attract a wide variety of bird species. In fact\, a recent visit by another group resulted in sightings of 50 different bird species in…\n—\nEvent details:\nhttps://www.addevent.com/event/aW25666771\n——\nPowered by addevent.com\nShare your next event with us! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/shoal-creek-limestone-park-free/ LOCATION:2781 Highway 119\, Montevallo\, AL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fun,Outdoors GEO:33.136658;-86.883586 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250326T092054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T163517Z UID:10079484-1747472400-1747494000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Cahaba Lily Festival – May 17th DESCRIPTION:Cahaba Lily Festival is an annual celebration of the Cahaba lily at the Cahaba Lily Center in West Blocton. Registration begins at 8:00. Additional information is available on the festival website. \nThe festival kicks off with a morning program starting at 9:00. The program will feature a keynote presentation from Samford University Biology Professor Dr. Larry Davenport. Dr. Davenport has enlightened and entertained the crowd each year with his presentation\, “Romancing the Lilies.” He is recognized by many as the foremost authority on the Cahaba lily. \nOther features of the event include vendors\, a children’s play area\, presentations by various environmental groups\, and a lunch in the Cahaba Lily Center. \nCanoe rentals are available through after lunch for self-guided trips to see the lilies. Canoe rentals are $10 per person. Signal is unreliable in this location. While we can accept card\, we recommend bringing cash or check. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/cahaba-lily-festival-may-17th/ LOCATION:Cahaba Lily Center\, 1012 Main Street\, West Blocton\, AL\, 35184\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250508T155105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T041019Z UID:10080730-1747476000-1747476000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:City Walkers Walking Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for the City Walkers Walking Club\, an easy and fun way to get fit and experience City Walk BHAM! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/city-walkers-walking-club-8/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Event-Social-1-0a50ZU.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T055653 CREATED:20250315T000005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T044019Z UID:10079018-1747476000-1747479600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Japanese Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n Japanese Garden Tour\n \n\n May Membership Month Exclusive\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to shine a spotlight on the impact and benefits of membership by hosting May Membership Month! Enjoy special perks for new\, renewing\, and current members throughout the month\, including this FREE member-exclusive Japanese Garden tour with horticulturist Julia Adams. Registration required. Limited to two tickets per member. \n\n\n \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\nClick here to sign in to your membership account. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/japanese-garden-tour/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Member-Exclusive,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BBG_GYC_Apr2022_088-Tgw9WA.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR