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SUMMARY:Space One Eleven presents art exhibitions by El Paso artist José Villalobos and local artist Jason Tanner Young
DESCRIPTION:Space One Eleven\npresents \n“Navegando la Masculinidad de la Frontera / Navigating the Border’s Masculinity“ by José Villalobos \nand \n“see saw sawn” by Jason Tanner Young \nOpening reception with the artists\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\n5:30 to 7:00 pm \nSpace One Eleven Art Center\n2407 Second Avenue North\nDowntown Birmingham \nJosé Villalobos is a multidisciplinary artist exploring identity\, queerness\, and cultural heritage through sculpture\, performance\, and installation. Growing up between El Paso\, Texas\, and Ciudad Juárez\, Mexico\, he confronts the conflicts between tradition\, faith\, and sexuality within Mexican and American cultures. Rooted in personal experience\, his practice challenges machismo and the violence of assimilation\, transforming materials and symbols to reclaim queer visibility. Villalobos has exhibited nationally and internationally and is a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Painters & Sculptors Grant. Recently he became a Trellis Art Fund Stepping Stone Fellow. His work affirms resilience\, tenderness\, and the power of self-expression within queer and borderland communities. \nFor the exhibition “Navegando la Masculinidad de la Frontera / Navigating the Border’s Masculinity\,” Villalobos presents a collection of new and past works that create a dialogue about masculinities within Norteño culture\, its subcultural predecessors\, and related historical movements. Villalobos’ aesthetic often combines the rugged iconography of the West (boots\, cowboy hats\, leather\, ropes) with the flamboyance\, glitter\, and vulnerability of queer expression. The result is a powerful tension: the imagery of strength\, control\, even violence (e.g.\, rodeo\, bull-taming) juxtaposed with fragility\, costume play\, and critique of the structures that define “manhood.” \nJason Tanner Young received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2011 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor of Art and director of the Sculpture concentration at the University of Montevallo. Young previously worked at Ohio University\, where he taught courses in Sculpture + Expanded Practice as well as the Foundations Department. \nYoung was awarded the Pentaculum Scholarship in Woodworking to participate in the week-long residency\, Spring Pentaculum\, at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (2022). At the University of Montevallo he received a Summer Stipend for Pre-Tenured Faculty (2020)\, and he has also received a Teaching and Scholarly Projects Grant (2022). \nYoung shows his work extensively\, and has been included in exhibitions at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center (Mobile\, AL)\, Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment (Huntsville\, AL)\, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Gatlinburg\, TN)\, The Sculpture Center (Cleveland\, OH)\, Axis Gallery (Sacramento\, CA)\, Weston Art Gallery (Cincinnati\, OH)\, Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati\, OH) the Young Sculptors Competition at Miami University (Miami\, OH)\, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (Montgomery\, AL)\, Visual Art Exchange (Raleigh\, NC)\, Evansville Museum (Evansville\, IN)\, and Rosalux Gallery (Minneapolis\, MN) among many others. \nThe exhibition will continue\nFebruary 20 through April 17\, 2026. \nGallery hours are Tuesday through Friday\, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm\, and by appointment. \nAdmission is free and open to the public.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/space-one-eleven-presents-art-exhibitions-by-el-paso-artist-jose-villalobos-and-local-artist-jason-tanner-young/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Space One Eleven\, 2409 2nd Ave N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203\, USA\, 651 2nd Ave N\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Books-A-Million Presents: An Evening with with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator Dav Pilkey
DESCRIPTION:Books-A-Million Proudly Presents Dav Pilkey\, #1 Worldwide Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Dog Man\, Captain Underpants\, and Cat Kid Comic Club \nSaturday\, April 25 at 6:00 PM CT (Doors open at 5:00 PM) \nJemison Concert Hall at Alys Stephens Center\n1200 10th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL 35205 \nJoin us for an epic family fun event! \nTHE EVENT EXPERIENCE: \nThis in-person event will feature a visual presentation and live drawing session featuring author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! Plus trivia with special prizes! The program will run approximately 30 minutes long\, followed by a photo opportunity with Dav Pilkey. \nIn addition to the above\, there will be fun activities including a photo-opportunity with the Captain Underpants and Dog Man costume characters\, exclusive giveaways\, and more. \nAttendees are encouraged to power up and dress up as Captain Underpants\, Dog Man\, Cat Kid\, or your favorite Dav Pilkey book character! \nABOUT THE EVENT + TICKETS: \nEach ticket costs $25.00 (inclusive of all taxes and fees) and includes the event experience plus a pre-signed copy of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga\, written and adapted by Dav Pilkey\, with full color illustrations by Japanese manga artist Motojiro — plus a limited edition Captain Underpants hypno ring! \nYour pre-signed copy of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga with hypno ring will be available for pick-up as you enter the event. \nInspired by one of the themes in Dav Pilkey’s books about the importance of doing good\, if you wish to give away any of your extra signed books\, we are happy to donate it on your behalf to our literacy organization partner\, Better Basics. \nHELPFUL TIPS/GUIDELINES: \nFor guidelines\, please check with the bookstore/event host. Due to the number of people waiting in line for the photo opportunity with Dav Pilkey\, it is very much appreciated these guidelines are followed. \nParking—Street parking\, UAB Zone lots F1 and F3 (F3 is located behind AEIVA) – are available. Weekday parking varies based on the event. Accessible spaces are in Zone F-3\, and on 10th Avenue South and the lower circle. Patron drop-off areas are in upper and lower circles. The gated lot is for Arts Circle level and above members and corporate sponsors. \nZone F-1\n1091 10th Ave S Birmingham\, Alabama 35233 \nZone F-2 (Reserved for Members and Sponsors)\n1100 12th St S Birmingham\, Alabama 35233 \nZone F-3 (Best Option)\n1245 11th Ave S Birmingham\, Alabama 35233 \nAccessibility Parking // During performances and evening rentals\, the metered spaces between the Center and UAB’s Spencer Honors House will be restricted to those with disability access parking permits. The upper and lower circle driveways may be used as a drop-off for patrons with a disability. \nTo ensure Dav has the opportunity to meet all families in attendance\, he will not be signing or personalizing books during the photo line. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact Books-A-Million at 205-661-9177. \nThank you and we look forward to seeing you at this supa epic event! \nAbout Captain Underpants\nOriginally created by Dav Pilkey when he was alone in his elementary school hallway in second grade\, the Captain Underpants series follows the adventures of fourth graders\, George Beard and Harold Hutchins\, who love to create comics and who hypnotize their school principal and turn him into their comic book creation\, Captain Underpants. Publishers Weekly praised Captain Underpants as “subversively hilarious.” Newsweek called Captain Underpants “a triumph of irreverence\,” Slate.com hailed the series “slyly intelligent…revolutionary\,” and Entertainment Weekly called it “irresistible.” Captain Underpants has won multiple state book awards\, many of which were voted on by children. USA Today called Dav Pilkey “the savior of the reluctant reader.” \nLaunched nearly 30 years ago\, the Captain Underpants series has more than 90 million copies in print to date and translations in 37 languages. DreamWorks Animation released Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie in theaters worldwide. The film featured the voices of Kevin Hart (George Beard)\, Thomas Middleditch (Harold Hutchins)\, Ed Helms (Captain Underpants)\, Nick Kroll (Professor Poopypants)\, and Jordan Peele (Melvin). \nAbout Dav Pilkey\nDav Pilkey has created over 75 books for children and was awarded a Caldecott Honor for his picture book The Paperboy. When Dav Pilkey was in second grade\, he was diagnosed with dyslexia and what is now widely known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because of his learning and behavioral issues in school\, he was often sent out in the hallway. It was in his elementary school hallway where he created comic books about superheroes that eventually became Captain Underpants and Dog Man. Pilkey’s blockbuster phenomenon Dog Man released in 2016 has more than 70 million copies in print to date\, translations in 50 languages\, and is one of the bestselling graphic novel series of all time. The hit movie adaptation of Dog Man was released by DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures featuring the voices of Pete Davidson\, Isla Fisher\, Lil Rel Howery\, and Ricky Gervais. Cat Kid Comic Club series\, a spin-off of Dog Man which highlights how lessons in creativity often reflect lessons in real life\, is also a #1 worldwide bestseller\, translated in 28 languages to date\, and has been adapted to a hit musical from TheaterworksUSA. Dav’s first graphic novel\, The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby\, was published 24 years ago and became an instant national bestseller. For more information about Dav Pilkey and his books\, visit the Mediaroom HERE.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/books-a-million-presents-an-evening-with-with-dog-man-and-captain-underpants-creator-dav-pilkey/
LOCATION:Alys Stephens Center\, Jemison Concert Hall\, 1200 10th Avenue South\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Family Friendly Programs,Local Events,Special Events,Special Speaker,Uab,Youth
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SUMMARY:"Mahj-ing" a Difference: A Mother-Daughter Mahjong event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of fun\, connection\, and friendly competition\, benefitting GirlSpring! Open to girls ages 12 and up and moms\, friends\, sisters\, aunts\, etc. from beginners to seasoned pros. \nEvery tile played helps us provide empowering programs for girls in our community. Let’s build something beautiful together—one wall at a time. \nGet your tickets online today or learn more at the link: https://girlspring.com/mahjong/
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/mahj-ing-a-difference-a-mother-daughter-mahjong-event/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Montclair Road\, Birmingham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Programs,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks - Fleet Feet Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Hoover/TheBigRunBirmingham \nCelebrate five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5K on Global Running Day is all about summer vibes\, shared memories and the kind of runner’s high that keeps you coming back. \nThe 2026 race will take place at Veterans Park in Hoover and will start at 6pm. Come early to hang and visit our vendors and stay after for an after party to celebrate your run and enjoy a good time! \nThe 5K is chip timed and the course will be the Spain Park cross country course. All finishers will receive an exclusive Big Run 5k race medal. The top three finishers in each age group will also be awarded courtesy of Fleet Feet Birmingham and Brooks. \nRegister today for The Big Run and let the good miles roll!\nhttps://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Hoover/TheBigRunBirmingham
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/the-big-run-5k-presented-by-brooks-fleet-feet-birmingham/
LOCATION:– Veterans Park on Valleydale 4800 Valleydale Road Hoover AL 35242
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family Friendly Programs,Fun Outside,Fundraiser,Health and Wellness,Running,Sports,Walk,Wellness
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