Village Voices & Bards and Brews

Village Voices & Bards and Brews

Join us at East Village Arts for an evening where poetry, art, and sound collide. The exhibition features sculptural musical instruments and oil paintings by French-born artist Jean-Jacques Gaudel, photo-collage works by Janice Hathaway, and paintings by Kyle Eyre Clyd.…

Rainbow Ventures Summit

Rainbow Ventures Summit

The Rainbow Ventures Summit is Alabama’s LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship Conference. The conference is free and open to all, but focused on connecting and supporting LGBTQ+ founders and CEOs of startups and small businesses. Meals will be provided for free, to include:…

Junior Naturalist Academy

Junior Naturalist Academy

Curious about what it’s like to be a naturalist? Step into the shoes of a naturalist! Over three adventure-filled days, Junior Naturalists will explore Ruffner Mountain’s landscape, flora, and fauna through hands-on science, nature hikes, and creative eco-art projects. From…

From Dive Bars to Main Stages: 71 Local Concerts Lighting Up Birmingham this June

From Dive Bars to Main Stages: 71 Local Concerts Lighting Up Birmingham this June

I'm at a loss for words about the death of Jason Hamric. Hamric positively impacted the lives of *hundreds* of Birmingham musicians & creatives by encouraging them to find their voice, to be honest and kind to others and most importantly, to create. He was a beacon of light, and he will be greatly missed. If you're reading this and you're friends with a local musician, make sure to give them a big hug. And maybe take a moment to honor Jason by going to a show - you've got a lotta options :)