


9 weekend events in Birmingham including a Funky Fish Fry—April 14-16

April is for the Arts at UAB— an inside look at the departments making it happen

Birmingham locals share memories of now closed John’s City Diner
![RE-OPENING: Neighbors, a West Homewood ice cream shop, returns April 15 [Photos] RE-OPENING: Neighbors, a West Homewood ice cream shop, returns April 15 [Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_3320-2-e1681331191218.jpeg?fit=800%2C419&quality=89&ssl=1)
RE-OPENING: Neighbors, a West Homewood ice cream shop, returns April 15 [Photos]

CLOSED: John’s City Diner, iconic Birmingham restaurant

Birmingham Walking Tours returns this spring with 2 new experiences + an exciting partnership with Freedom Line Tours
![5 must-visit parks in Auburn and Opelika, including a NEW inclusive playground [Photos] 5 must-visit parks in Auburn and Opelika, including a NEW inclusive playground [Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AO-Tourism-27-scaled.jpg?fit=800%2C533&quality=89&ssl=1)
5 must-visit parks in Auburn and Opelika, including a NEW inclusive playground [Photos]

25 sunny May events including a colorful Rosé All Day soiree

McWane scientists’ announce findings on groundbreaking shark fossil study

Prominent Birmingham biologist publishes new book on endangered watercress darter
