BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.17.4//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T184714Z CREATED:20260407T184712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T184714Z UID:10097933-1776799800-1776799800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:An Evening with David Sedaris DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/an-evening-with-david-sedaris/ LOCATION:The BJCC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bjcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EDP_DavidSedaris.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T155501Z CREATED:20260409T155459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T155501Z UID:10097969-1776796200-1776796200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Tunes on Tap at Ferus Artisan Ales in Trussville DESCRIPTION:  \nWant orchestral music with a beer? That’s exactly what ASO’s Tunes on Tap delivers. On Tuesday April 21\, ASO musicians take the stage at Ferus Artisan Ales in the Trussville Entertainment District. \nThis open-air\, all-ages-friendly space is perfect for experiencing the orchestra for the first time—or your 10th! \nLed by Conductor Daniel Cho\, ASO musicians will perform chamber pieces in a casual\, approachable way. So\, grab a local brew from Ferus (my favorite: the Hobby Blonde IPA) or a slice from Pinchgut Pies while the music plays. No dress code\, no judging looks—just great tunes\, good friends and maybe a drink or two. \nEvent details: Tunes on Tap\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 21 | 6:30PM\nWhere: Ferus Artisan Ales\, Trussville\nCost: Free URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/tunes-on-tap-at-ferus-artisan-ales-in-trussville/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/491547591_1229712872494490_4806397378931067576_n.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&quality=89&ssl=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T175826Z CREATED:20260413T175826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T175826Z UID:10097978-1776794400-1776805200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Improv Fundraiser at TNT for InToto Creative Arts DESCRIPTION:Local comedian\, emcee\, artist\, and InToto Arts teaching artist\, Chris Davis\, will host an improv comedy show at Terrific New Theatre benefitting InToto this month. This community fundraiser supports InToto’s healing arts programs across their six partner organizations. Audiences can expect quick wit\, unexpected moments\, and plenty of laughs\, all inspired by the planet we call home in honor of Earth Day.\nThe show is set to take place on Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Terrific New Theatre on 5th Avenue North. Guests are invited to peruse InToto’s pop-up art show in the lobby beginning at 6pm\, where they will enjoy complementary refreshments and a cash bar\, before settling in for a wildly hilarious show at 7pm. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/improv-fundraiser-at-tnt-for-intoto-creative-arts/ LOCATION:Terrific New Theatre\, 2821 2nd Ave S Ste A\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35233\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IntotoImprovApr21Square-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="InToto Creative Arts":MAILTO:intotocreativearts@gmail.com GEO:33.5160974;-86.7920443 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Terrific New Theatre 2821 2nd Ave S Ste A Birmingham AL 35233 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2821 2nd Ave S Ste A:geo:-86.7920443,33.5160974 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260124T172110Z CREATED:20260124T172110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T172110Z UID:10091638-1776794400-1776801600@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-143/ 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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T191914Z CREATED:20260124T172110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T191914Z UID:10091639-1776794400-1776801600@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-144/ 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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T000928Z CREATED:20260409T000928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000928Z UID:10097963-1776780000-1776790800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Annual Bay of Pigs Commemoration DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Southern Museum of Flight family\, joined by its partners at the 117th Air Refueling Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard\, gathers in solemn remembrance to honor four Alabamians who paid the ultimate price during the Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961. Their service and sacrifice\, carried out in the name of freedom\, remain an enduring part of Alabama’s aviation and military legacy.\nOn April 21 the Southern Museum of Flight will commemorate the 65th anniversary. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/annual-bay-of-pigs-commemoration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://southernmuseumofflight.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/photo-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T052402Z CREATED:20260228T012806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T052402Z UID:10092766-1776769200-1776772800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Emergence of the 18th-Century English Landscape Garden  DESCRIPTION:| \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin Advanced Master Gardener Susan Hagen for an engaging exploration of the 18th-century English Landscape Garden\, a style that emerged in artistic opposition to the formality of Baroque design. \nThis illustrated presentation examines the influential work of architects such as William Kent\, Lancelot “Capability” Brown\, and Humphry Repton\, and highlights iconic landscapes including Rousham\, Stowe\, and Chatsworth Garden. \nLearn how these landscape designers promoted expansive\, natural styles that opened the garden to the broader countryside\, freeing the borders and expanding the views. \nInstructor: Susan Hagen \nSusan Hagen retired as professor of medieval literature and from serving as associate provost of Birmingham-Southern College in August 2017. Since then\, she has focused her energies on her blog\, “After Eden\,” which investigates the cultural and horticultural significance of gardens. She has also published nature-centered poetry in the collection Shall We Dance? with Antrim House Books. Additionally\, as an Advanced Master Gardener\, she has been active in giving presentations on native plants\, pollinators\, and international gardens.   \nLocation: Hodges Room  \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\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \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/english-landscape-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/english_landscape_garden-EmFHE8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T154901Z CREATED:20260205T122802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T154901Z UID:10092112-1776762000-1776787200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Dino Safari – March 4 to November 1 DESCRIPTION:Your Birmingham Zoo is excited to announce Dino Safari will stomp\, roar\, and rumble into the Zoo beginning March 4\, running through November 1\, 2026. This larger-than-life prehistoric adventure will feature some of the world’s biggest and most scientifically accurate robotic dinosaurs roaming throughout the Zoo grounds. \nAs part of this immersive experience\, guests can also enjoy the new VR movie\, Dinosaur: Evolution\, transporting audiences 65 million years into the past. \n       \nA Prehistoric Adventure Awaits \nTravel back in time and encounter roaring\, breathing giants scattered throughout the Zoo to create an authentic dinosaur safari feel. Highlights include: \n\nTwenty three dinos including one of the tallest dinosaurs ever created — a Brachiosaurus standing 35 feet high; a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex alongside its baby; and a Triceratops the size of a food truck.\nTwo dinosaur nests – one with three Oviraptor babies and another with five Maiasaura hatchings.\nAn 8 ft. by 8 ft. dig pit featuring a variety of dinosaur fossils.\nA massive Tyrannosaurus rex photo op area in the Zoo’s Plaza\n\n“The dinosaurs are scattered throughout your Birmingham Zoo to give an authentic dinosaur safari feel as guests enjoy their visit\,” said Chris Pfefferkorn\, President and CEO of the Birmingham Zoo. “The Dino Safari experience features 23 full-sized dinosaurs uniquely created under direct scientific supervision. Unlike other robots\, these dinosaurs move\, breathe\, and roar\, appealing to guests of all ages. Dino Safari and the Dinosaur VR film are entertaining while teaching important conservation messages.” \nDino Safari was created by world-renowned dinosaur authority Don Lessem\, founder of Dino Don\, Inc.\, and advisor to Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park. Lessem has led excavations and reconstructions of some of the world’s largest meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs from Patagonia. \n“We have gone to great lengths to ensure the most accurate dinosaur robots in the world\, and dinosaur fans love them\,” said Lessem. \nDino Safari is included with regular Zoo admission. \n  \nNew VR Experience: Dinosaur: Evolution \nResponding to the growing demand for immersive experiences\, Dinosaur: Evolution expands the reach of Immotion in museums\, science centers\, zoos\, and aquariums worldwide. The movie is available at the zoo for an additional charge. \nSet deep in the Hell Creek Formation at the end of the Cretaceous Period\, the film takes viewers on a breathtaking journey through the rise—and dramatic fall—of Earth’s most legendary creatures. Featuring scientifically grounded storytelling and innovative visuals\, the experience blends education with spectacle. \n“Our goal with Dinosaur: Evolution goes beyond delivering an unforgettable experience\,” said Rod Findley\, President & CEO of Immotion. “We’re blending science and spectacle to create engaging content that supports the missions of science museums and centers—where curiosity meets credibility.” \nThe VR experience was created in collaboration with leading paleontologists\, including Phillip Manning (University of Manchester; Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi)\, who also narrates the film. From feathered Dakota raptors to towering Tyrannosaurus rex\, every detail reflects the latest scientific research. \nMore than just a visual thrill\, Dinosaur: Evolution encourages reflection on evolution\, extinction\, and humanity’s connection to life on Earth—drawing timely parallels to modern climate challenges. You may view the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/1097701935 \nImmotion’s award-winning VR experiences are now featured in more than 125 locations worldwide. \nDino Safari will run from March 4 to November 1 and is included in the price of admission to your Birmingham Zoo when it is open. Closed Mondays and Tuesday except for major holidays. \n     \nADOPT-A-DINO  \nJoin in the fun: Adopt-A-Dinosaur today and display your name on “your” dino for the run of the exhibit! This is ideal for companies\, organizations or families and will be seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors. To Adopt -a-Dino and support your Zoo\, contact Kristin Martin at (205)909-4560 or kmartin@birminghamzoo.com. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/dino-safari-march-4-to-november-1-48/ CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dino-Safari-2026-logo-01-rxlhXL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260418T191914Z CREATED:20260404T184900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T191914Z UID:10097759-1776733200-1776819599@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pickleball Co-Ed League DESCRIPTION:Sign up for summer now! There are limited spots left. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pickleball-co-ed-league-4/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Event-Social-1-OzKT2G.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260124T172109Z CREATED:20260124T172109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T172109Z UID:10091637-1776733200-1776819599@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pickleball Clinics DESCRIPTION:Start your Pickleball journey here. This progression is designed to take you to the top of your game:101 – Basics201 – Develop shot consistency and accuracy301 – Learn to drive\, spin\, and power the ball401 – Implement winning court strategies \nClinics are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings\, Wednesday mid-day\, and Saturday mornings. \nClick Here for Times\, Dates and Registration URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pickleball-clinics-136/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Event-Social-2-smWC6N.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260228T183539Z CREATED:20260124T172109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T183539Z UID:10091636-1776733200-1776819599@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pickleball Clinics DESCRIPTION:Start your Pickleball journey here. This progression is designed to take you to the top of your game:101 – Basics201 – Develop shot consistency and accuracy301 – Learn to drive\, spin\, and power the ball401 – Implement winning court strategies \nClinics are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings\, Wednesday mid-day\, and Saturday mornings. \nClick Here for Times\, Dates and Registration URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pickleball-clinics-137/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Event-Social-2-smWC6N.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T183446Z CREATED:20260406T183446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T183446Z UID:10097784-1776709800-1776713400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Poetics of Film: An evening with John Wall Barger DESCRIPTION:John Wall Barger is the author of six full-length poetry collections including Smog Mother and Resurrection Fail. He will share selections from his latest work\, Resurrection Pie\, and 2024 book of essays exploring the intersection of poetry and film\, The Elephant of Silence. Miriam Calleja will facilitate a discussion and audience Q&A. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \nA widely recognized voice in contemporary poetry\, Barger has been a finalist for numerous awards and a recipient of multiple Canada Council grants. His writing has appeared in publications such as American Poetry Review\, The Cincinnati Review\, and Rattle. His work spans poetry\, essays\, and translation\, reflecting a life lived across North America\, Europe\, and Asia. He’s currently a contract editor at Frontenac House\, lives in Vermont\, and teaches at Dartmouth College. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/poetics-of-film-an-evening-with-john-wall-barger/ LOCATION:O’Neal Library\, 50 Oak Street\, Mountain Brook\, AL\, 35213\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture,Speaking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/John-Wall-Barger-banner-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="O'Neal Public Library":MAILTO:noreply@mylocallibrary.info GEO:33.5012177;-86.7566415 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O’Neal Library 50 Oak Street Mountain Brook AL 35213 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=50 Oak Street:geo:-86.7566415,33.5012177 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T191914Z CREATED:20260307T180649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T191914Z UID:10092902-1776708000-1776715200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Northside Neighborhood Pickleball Night DESCRIPTION:Join us at courts 1 and 2 from 6pm to 8pm for Northside Neighborhood Pickleball Night URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/northside-neighborhood-pickleball-night-7/ CATEGORIES:Fun,Pickleball Courts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Event-Social-abf1jZ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260228T183539Z CREATED:20260124T172109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T183539Z UID:10091635-1776708000-1776711600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:D2 Line Dancing With Desi DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/d2-line-dancing-with-desi-9/ CATEGORIES:Amphitheater,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/D2-Line-Dancing-With-Desi-DFxDQr.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260124T172109Z CREATED:20260124T172109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T172109Z UID:10091634-1776708000-1776711600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:D2 Line Dancing With Desi DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/d2-line-dancing-with-desi-10/ CATEGORIES:Amphitheater,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/D2-Line-Dancing-With-Desi-DFxDQr.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T080309Z CREATED:20260120T001826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T080309Z UID:10091568-1776679200-1776682800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Immerse Yoga DESCRIPTION:https://www.hooveralabama.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11303 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/immerse-yoga-13/ LOCATION:Take a moment for yourself this year! Free yoga every Monday \nfrom January through May (except holidays) in the beautiful setting of \nHoover-Randle Home & Gardens.All levels are welcome—come stretch\, breathe\, and connect with \nyour community. Bring your mat and let go of stress as you immerse yourself in \nwellness.This event is free and open to the public – Hoover Randle-Home 2255 Tyler Road Hoover AL 35216 CATEGORIES:Fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T154903Z CREATED:20260205T122706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T154903Z UID:10092111-1776675600-1776700800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Dino Safari – March 4 to November 1 DESCRIPTION:Your Birmingham Zoo is excited to announce Dino Safari will stomp\, roar\, and rumble into the Zoo beginning March 4\, running through November 1\, 2026. This larger-than-life prehistoric adventure will feature some of the world’s biggest and most scientifically accurate robotic dinosaurs roaming throughout the Zoo grounds. \nAs part of this immersive experience\, guests can also enjoy the new VR movie\, Dinosaur: Evolution\, transporting audiences 65 million years into the past. \n       \nA Prehistoric Adventure Awaits \nTravel back in time and encounter roaring\, breathing giants scattered throughout the Zoo to create an authentic dinosaur safari feel. Highlights include: \n\nTwenty three dinos including one of the tallest dinosaurs ever created — a Brachiosaurus standing 35 feet high; a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex alongside its baby; and a Triceratops the size of a food truck.\nTwo dinosaur nests – one with three Oviraptor babies and another with five Maiasaura hatchings.\nAn 8 ft. by 8 ft. dig pit featuring a variety of dinosaur fossils.\nA massive Tyrannosaurus rex photo op area in the Zoo’s Plaza\n\n“The dinosaurs are scattered throughout your Birmingham Zoo to give an authentic dinosaur safari feel as guests enjoy their visit\,” said Chris Pfefferkorn\, President and CEO of the Birmingham Zoo. “The Dino Safari experience features 23 full-sized dinosaurs uniquely created under direct scientific supervision. Unlike other robots\, these dinosaurs move\, breathe\, and roar\, appealing to guests of all ages. Dino Safari and the Dinosaur VR film are entertaining while teaching important conservation messages.” \nDino Safari was created by world-renowned dinosaur authority Don Lessem\, founder of Dino Don\, Inc.\, and advisor to Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park. Lessem has led excavations and reconstructions of some of the world’s largest meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs from Patagonia. \n“We have gone to great lengths to ensure the most accurate dinosaur robots in the world\, and dinosaur fans love them\,” said Lessem. \nDino Safari is included with regular Zoo admission. \n  \nNew VR Experience: Dinosaur: Evolution \nResponding to the growing demand for immersive experiences\, Dinosaur: Evolution expands the reach of Immotion in museums\, science centers\, zoos\, and aquariums worldwide. The movie is available at the zoo for an additional charge. \nSet deep in the Hell Creek Formation at the end of the Cretaceous Period\, the film takes viewers on a breathtaking journey through the rise—and dramatic fall—of Earth’s most legendary creatures. Featuring scientifically grounded storytelling and innovative visuals\, the experience blends education with spectacle. \n“Our goal with Dinosaur: Evolution goes beyond delivering an unforgettable experience\,” said Rod Findley\, President & CEO of Immotion. “We’re blending science and spectacle to create engaging content that supports the missions of science museums and centers—where curiosity meets credibility.” \nThe VR experience was created in collaboration with leading paleontologists\, including Phillip Manning (University of Manchester; Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi)\, who also narrates the film. From feathered Dakota raptors to towering Tyrannosaurus rex\, every detail reflects the latest scientific research. \nMore than just a visual thrill\, Dinosaur: Evolution encourages reflection on evolution\, extinction\, and humanity’s connection to life on Earth—drawing timely parallels to modern climate challenges. You may view the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/1097701935 \nImmotion’s award-winning VR experiences are now featured in more than 125 locations worldwide. \nDino Safari will run from March 4 to November 1 and is included in the price of admission to your Birmingham Zoo when it is open. Closed Mondays and Tuesday except for major holidays. \n     \nADOPT-A-DINO  \nJoin in the fun: Adopt-A-Dinosaur today and display your name on “your” dino for the run of the exhibit! This is ideal for companies\, organizations or families and will be seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors. To Adopt -a-Dino and support your Zoo\, contact Kristin Martin at (205)909-4560 or kmartin@birminghamzoo.com. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/dino-safari-march-4-to-november-1-47/ CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dino-Safari-2026-logo-01-rxlhXL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T052402Z CREATED:20260306T012304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T052402Z UID:10092854-1776668400-1777140000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Kaul Wildflower Garden BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n « Earth Day Celebration\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\nIn addition to our Earth Day festivities\, we will host a week-long BioBlitz. A BioBlitz is a community science initiative that invites participants to help document the plants\, animals\, fungi\, and insects found within a designated area. \nThe event will take place in the Kaul Wildflower Garden from Monday\, April 20 through Saturday\, April 25. \nDocument the most species and win a prize! Winners (1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place) will be announced at our Earth Day Celebration on April 25. \nRegister to enter competition \nInstructions: \n\nDownload the iNaturalist app.\nFrom the main menu\, navigate to “Projects.”\nSearch for “Kaul.” The Kaul Wildflower Garden BioBlitz 2026 projectshould pop up if you are nearby.  Click “Join.”\nYou will now find it listed under your “Joined Projects.”\nEnjoy documenting the amazing biodiversity to be discovered in Kaul!\n\nSign up to use the iNaturalist app for the BioBlitz here. \nLocation: Kaul Wildflower Garden \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 for Competition\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/kaul-wildflower-garden-bioblitz/ CATEGORIES:Education + Library,Family Friendly Programs,Fun,Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Planting-Pollinators-and-Keeping-Bees-MTRGkW.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T164808Z CREATED:20260219T231846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T164808Z UID:10092702-1776668400-1777129200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:COASTAL BIRD BANDING AT FORT MORGAN (FREE) DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC BANDING STATION AT FORT MORGAN\nAlabama Audubon is pleased to announce the return of our popular Coastal Bird Banding event on April 20–25th at the Fort Morgan State Historic Site on the Alabama Gulf Coast. We are proud to partner with Mississippi State University\, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources\, and Fort Morgan on this incredible event.Our banding station is one of the few in the US open to the public. Join us to see migrant birds up close after their journey across the Gulf of Mexico. We’ll also offer bird and nature walks\, tabling by allied organizations\, and more. Bring your cameras and enjoy unparalleled access to the researchers and their…\n—\nEvent details:\nhttps://www.addevent.com/event/l1gjpsx3kyhg\n——\nPowered by addevent.com\nShare your next event with us! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/coastal-bird-banding-at-fort-morgan-free/ LOCATION:FORT MORGAN HISTORIC SITE 110 Alabama 180 Gulf Shores\, Gulf Shores\, AL\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors GEO:30.247703;-87.839713 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T224121Z CREATED:20260407T224121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224121Z UID:10097949-1776625200-1776632400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Sunday Story Seven - with storyteller VINCE FABRA and special musical guest WILL STEWART DESCRIPTION:$5 Advance tickets available until 5pm on April 13\n$10 (online after 5pm on April 13) \nDoor tickets available subject to availability \n* * * * * \nAct I – Open Mic storytelling. Put your name in the hat for a chance to share a personal\, true story onstage. \nAct II – Our featured storyteller is comedian and public speaker Vince Fabra \nAct III – Stories and Songs with Will Stewart \nWay Gone\, the stirring new mini-album from Birmingham AL singer-songwriter-guitarist\, Will Stewart\, doesn’t waste any time: In just 23 minutes\, Stewart’s follow-up to 2018’s critically-acclaimed County Seat rips through six keenly-detailed portraits of restless\, desperate souls with white line ferocity – as if he’s on a mission to chronicle the tales of these disparate nighthawks before the sun comes up. Despite the rush\, Way Gone somehow stops to smell the roses via revealing lyrics and softer tunes that belie deep\, opposing tensions. This is most evident on Way Gone’s opening track – and first single – “Southern Raphael”: A late-night tale of dive bar flirtation propelled by taut rhythms and skittery guitars. The atmosphere is gradually thickened by subtle synths that rise and converge with the guitars until they burst into crescendo – detonated by a lyrical twist that’s either deeply romantic or utterly terrifying. Possibly both. It’s like Cormac McCarthy writing lyrics for The Feelies – which makes it both an outlier and a perfect way to kick off this gripping\, novella-like collection of songs. MORE ABOUT WILL HERE \n* * * * * \nWHAT IS THE STORY SEVEN? \nHave you always wanted to tell a story onstage? Or do you prefer to listen while others share? Either way\, join us at the monthly storytelling variety show the Sunday Story Seven. The open mic is open to new and seasoned storytellers – just put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a 5-minute true tale. No notes\, no theme – just you and the mic! Never tried a storytelling open mic before? Love hearing true\, personal stories? Love live music? Come see what it’s all about. \n* If you would like to put your name in the hat to participate in the open mic\, reserve your free ticket using the code “STORYTELLER”. There is no guarantee that your name will be called\, but if you choose to use this free promo code\, please come ready with a five-minute true story to share\, without notes. This is not a comedy routine\, and it must be a real story that happened to you. If the show is not sold out\, you may also put your name in the hat when you arrive\, but the only free tickets for storytellers are via advance reservations. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/sunday-story-seven-with-storyteller-vince-fabra-and-special-musical-guest-will-stewart/ LOCATION:True Story Brewing Company\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States CATEGORIES:Local Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/story-seven-with-vince-and-will-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T152359Z CREATED:20260407T152359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T152359Z UID:10097920-1776609000-1776609000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana DESCRIPTION:  \nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS\nWHEN\nFriday\, April 17\, 2026 | 7:30 P.M.\nSunday\, April 19\, 2026 | 2:30 P.M. \nWHERE\nDorothy Jemison Day Theater at Alabama School of Fine Arts URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/pagliacci-cavalleria-rusticana/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:Dorothy Jemison Day Theater – Alabama School of Fine Arts\, 19th St\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d2d7242e69cf8ec2676868/585b9fce-86a7-4f2f-b2b9-cf3fb2103079/CavPag+Square.png GEO:33.5211435;-86.8123221 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dorothy Jemison Day Theater – Alabama School of Fine Arts 19th St Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19th St:geo:-86.8123221,33.5211435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T080307Z CREATED:20260212T011848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T080307Z UID:10092240-1776607200-1776614400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Learn and play Mah Jongg at Aldridge Gardens DESCRIPTION:Learn to play American Mah Jongg in the living room at Aldridge Gardens with Cynde Morgan. Instruction for beginners\, open play for experienced players. Beginners please register at Aldridgegardens.com https://www.hooveralabama.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11332 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/learn-and-play-mah-jongg-at-aldridge-gardens-4/ LOCATION:– 3530 Lorna Road Hoover AL 35216 CATEGORIES:Fun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260413T061835Z CREATED:20260330T050349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T061835Z UID:10097442-1776603600-1776616200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Flower Workshops with Buffy Hargett Miller DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of flower arranging with Buffy Hargett Miller! Participants will receive a vase\, small arrangement\, and a ticket into Monet to Matisse: French Moderns\, 1850–1950\, presented by PNC Bank\, along with complimentary wine and snacks during the workshop.  \nThe workshop will have two time slots: 1pm and 3pm. Register for your preferred time slot by clicking the registration boxes below. \n\n\n\n\n Session One\n \n \n\n$125 \n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n (opens in new window)\n \n \n\n \n \n\nStarts at 1pm \n \n\n\n\n\n\n Session Two\n \n \n\n$125 \n\n \n \n Get Tickets!\n (opens in new window)\n \n \n\n \n \n\nStarts at 3pm \n \n\nImage caption: Photo by Jean Allsopp via Birmingham Home and Garden. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/flower-workshops-with-buffy-hargett-miller/ CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BuffyHargett13A-KFtI2s.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260212T224457Z CREATED:20260212T224457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T224457Z UID:10092243-1776603600-1776614400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Historic Hollywood Home Tour DESCRIPTION:Tour some of Hollywood’s most beautiful and historic homes on April 19th. The beloved Historic Hollywood Home Tour returns this spring for the neighborhood’s centennial year\, inviting residents and visitors alike to step inside some of Hollywood’s most beautiful and historically significant homes. This self-guided tour\, organized by the Hollywood Garden Club\, offers a rare opportunity to experience the architectural charm\, rich history\, and timeless elegance that define this unique community. Guests will enjoy exclusive access to a curated selection of private residences\, each showcasing distinctive architectural styles\, thoughtful restorations\, and unique design details. In addition to celebrating the beauty and history of Hollywood\, the Historic Hollywood Home Tour supports neighborhood beautification projects and the historic Shades Cahaba Elementary School\, helping to ensure the continued appreciation and protection of the neighborhood’s legacy for future generations. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/historic-hollywood-home-tour/ LOCATION:Homewood\, 18th Avenue South\, Homewood\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/205-Bonita-Drive.jpg GEO:33.4821588;-86.7922082 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Homewood 18th Avenue South Homewood United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=18th Avenue South:geo:-86.7922082,33.4821588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T224127Z CREATED:20260407T224127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224127Z UID:10097925-1776603600-1776605400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Coffee & Convo: Bridging Main Street & Tech DESCRIPTION:Come to Innovation Depot on Sunday\, April 19th\, to talk with the Office of Business Diversity and Opportunity about Birmingham’s business ecosystem. The conversation explores how connecting traditional small businesses with high-growth startups can help our community grow\, become more fair\, and become more innovative. \nAll entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and techies are welcome to this event. Come on over\, get a cup\, and join the talk! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/coffee-convo-bridging-main-street-tech/ LOCATION:Innovation Depot\, 1500 1st Ave N\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Save-The-Date-1.png GEO:33.5118393;-86.8125728 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innovation Depot 1500 1st Ave N Birmingham Alabama 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1500 1st Ave N:geo:-86.8125728,33.5118393 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T175819Z CREATED:20260413T175819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T175819Z UID:10097980-1776596400-1776621600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Flash Tattoo Fundraiser\, Alabaster DESCRIPTION:Get inked for a cause! Join SafeHouse of Shelby County at Black Heart Studio in Alabaster (101 1st St SW\, Alabaster\, AL 35007) for a flash tattoo fundraiser supporting survivors.\n• Sunday\, April 19 I 11AM-6PM\n• Proceeds benefit survivors of sexual assault.\n• Arms and legs only.\n• $100-$300 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/flash-tattoo-fundraiser-alabaster/ LOCATION:Black Heart Studio\, 101 1st St SW\, Alabaster\, 35007\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Flash-Tattoos2-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T175559Z CREATED:20260408T175559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175559Z UID:10097959-1776596400-1776621600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:SafeHouse Flash Tattoo Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Flash Tattoo Fundraiser benefiting SafeHouse of Shelby County in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.\nBlack Heart Studio is hosting this special event on Sunday\, April 19th from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM\, with all proceeds going directly to SafeHouse\, a nonprofit providing no-cost services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. \nFlash tattoos will be available for $100–$200 (cash only)\, with placement limited to arms and legs only. Come support a meaningful cause\, raise awareness\, and get tattooed for a purpose.\nBlack Heart Studio 101 1st St SW\, Alabaster\, AL 35007 URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/safehouse-flash-tattoo-fundraiser/ CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Flash-Tattoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T154902Z CREATED:20260205T122705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T154902Z UID:10092110-1776589200-1776614400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Dino Safari – March 4 to November 1 DESCRIPTION:Your Birmingham Zoo is excited to announce Dino Safari will stomp\, roar\, and rumble into the Zoo beginning March 4\, running through November 1\, 2026. This larger-than-life prehistoric adventure will feature some of the world’s biggest and most scientifically accurate robotic dinosaurs roaming throughout the Zoo grounds. \nAs part of this immersive experience\, guests can also enjoy the new VR movie\, Dinosaur: Evolution\, transporting audiences 65 million years into the past. \n       \nA Prehistoric Adventure Awaits \nTravel back in time and encounter roaring\, breathing giants scattered throughout the Zoo to create an authentic dinosaur safari feel. Highlights include: \n\nTwenty three dinos including one of the tallest dinosaurs ever created — a Brachiosaurus standing 35 feet high; a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex alongside its baby; and a Triceratops the size of a food truck.\nTwo dinosaur nests – one with three Oviraptor babies and another with five Maiasaura hatchings.\nAn 8 ft. by 8 ft. dig pit featuring a variety of dinosaur fossils.\nA massive Tyrannosaurus rex photo op area in the Zoo’s Plaza\n\n“The dinosaurs are scattered throughout your Birmingham Zoo to give an authentic dinosaur safari feel as guests enjoy their visit\,” said Chris Pfefferkorn\, President and CEO of the Birmingham Zoo. “The Dino Safari experience features 23 full-sized dinosaurs uniquely created under direct scientific supervision. Unlike other robots\, these dinosaurs move\, breathe\, and roar\, appealing to guests of all ages. Dino Safari and the Dinosaur VR film are entertaining while teaching important conservation messages.” \nDino Safari was created by world-renowned dinosaur authority Don Lessem\, founder of Dino Don\, Inc.\, and advisor to Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park. Lessem has led excavations and reconstructions of some of the world’s largest meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs from Patagonia. \n“We have gone to great lengths to ensure the most accurate dinosaur robots in the world\, and dinosaur fans love them\,” said Lessem. \nDino Safari is included with regular Zoo admission. \n  \nNew VR Experience: Dinosaur: Evolution \nResponding to the growing demand for immersive experiences\, Dinosaur: Evolution expands the reach of Immotion in museums\, science centers\, zoos\, and aquariums worldwide. The movie is available at the zoo for an additional charge. \nSet deep in the Hell Creek Formation at the end of the Cretaceous Period\, the film takes viewers on a breathtaking journey through the rise—and dramatic fall—of Earth’s most legendary creatures. Featuring scientifically grounded storytelling and innovative visuals\, the experience blends education with spectacle. \n“Our goal with Dinosaur: Evolution goes beyond delivering an unforgettable experience\,” said Rod Findley\, President & CEO of Immotion. “We’re blending science and spectacle to create engaging content that supports the missions of science museums and centers—where curiosity meets credibility.” \nThe VR experience was created in collaboration with leading paleontologists\, including Phillip Manning (University of Manchester; Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi)\, who also narrates the film. From feathered Dakota raptors to towering Tyrannosaurus rex\, every detail reflects the latest scientific research. \nMore than just a visual thrill\, Dinosaur: Evolution encourages reflection on evolution\, extinction\, and humanity’s connection to life on Earth—drawing timely parallels to modern climate challenges. You may view the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/1097701935 \nImmotion’s award-winning VR experiences are now featured in more than 125 locations worldwide. \nDino Safari will run from March 4 to November 1 and is included in the price of admission to your Birmingham Zoo when it is open. Closed Mondays and Tuesday except for major holidays. \n     \nADOPT-A-DINO  \nJoin in the fun: Adopt-A-Dinosaur today and display your name on “your” dino for the run of the exhibit! This is ideal for companies\, organizations or families and will be seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors. To Adopt -a-Dino and support your Zoo\, contact Kristin Martin at (205)909-4560 or kmartin@birminghamzoo.com. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/dino-safari-march-4-to-november-1-46/ CATEGORIES:Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dino-Safari-2026-logo-01-rxlhXL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T134951Z CREATED:20260411T153802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134951Z UID:10097994-1776542400-1776542400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton DESCRIPTION:Fantasia is a Grammy Award–winning singer\, songwriter\, and actress who rose to fame as the winner of American Idol Season 3 in 2004. Known for her powerful vocals and emotional performances\, she released her debut album Free Yourself later that year\, earning multiple Grammy nominations and commercial success. Fantasia has since released several acclaimed albums\, appeared on Broadway in productions such as The Color Purple\, and continues to be celebrated for her contributions to R&B\, soul\, and gospel music. Anthony Hamilton is a Grammy Award–winning R&B and soul singer-songwriter known for his rich\, soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. He gained widespread recognition with his 2003 album Comin’ from Where I’m From\, which included the hit single of the same name. Hamilton has released multiple studio albums\, collaborated with a variety of artists across genres\, and earned acclaim for his work that blends traditional soul with contemporary sounds. He is also known for contributing to the soundtrack for the film Django Unchained. Together\, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton represent two of the most respected voices in modern soul and R&B\, each with a legacy rooted in authenticity\, vocal excellence\, and emotional depth.     Events at the BJCC provide the community with a variety of programming that showcases a wide spectrum of entertainment content\, points of view and opinions.  The entertainment content\, views and opinions expressed in these works or performances are solely those of the performer\, artist or producer and do not necessarily reflect the values or opinions of the BJCC. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/fantasia-anthony-hamilton-2/ LOCATION:Legacy Arena at the BJCC\, Birmingham CATEGORIES:Concerts,Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EDP_Fantasia-1V1SRM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T184323Z CREATED:20260407T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T184323Z UID:10097932-1776542400-1776542400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton DESCRIPTION:Fantasia is a Grammy Award–winning singer\, songwriter\, and actress who rose to fame as the winner of American Idol Season 3 in 2004. Known for her powerful vocals and emotional performances\, she released her debut album Free Yourself later that year\, earning multiple Grammy nominations and commercial success. Fantasia has since released several acclaimed albums\, appeared on Broadway in productions such as The Color Purple\, and continues to be celebrated for her contributions to R&B\, soul\, and gospel music. \nAnthony Hamilton is a Grammy Award–winning R&B and soul singer-songwriter known for his rich\, soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. He gained widespread recognition with his 2003 album Comin’ from Where I’m From\, which included the hit single of the same name. Hamilton has released multiple studio albums\, collaborated with a variety of artists across genres\, and earned acclaim for his work that blends traditional soul with contemporary sounds. He is also known for contributing to the soundtrack for the film Django Unchained. \nTogether\, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton represent two of the most respected voices in modern soul and R&B\, each with a legacy rooted in authenticity\, vocal excellence\, and emotional depth. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/fantasia-anthony-hamilton/ LOCATION:The BJCC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bjcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EDP_Fantasia.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR