April Issue 2026

Festa Italiana 12–9 p.m. Sloss Furnaces. Italian food, music, culture + family activities. $10–15; kids 10 & under free. festaitalianabham.com

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert 7 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. Film screening with live orchestra. $57+. bjcc.org

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Experience the magic of the world’s most iconic ballet, live on stage. $57+. alabamatheatre.com

1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. Ride onboard a full-sized train with the Easter Bunny himself. $18. hodrrm.org Epic Egg Hunt All day. Birmingham Zoo. Hunt for eggs while you enjoy your time at the zoo—it’ll be a wild time! Included with admission. $19–24. birminghamzoo.com Chess Club 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Chelsea Public Library. Free. cityofchelsea.com MOBINC Car Event 8–11 a.m. 40 Inverness Center Pkwy., Meadowbrook. Free. mobincbhm.com Sylvia Rose Novak 7 p.m. TrimTab Brewing Co. Free. sylviarosenovak.com 6 | Monday Jelani Rose (with M/I/N/E + The Lie Within Callie) 7–11:30 p.m. True Story Brewing Co. $12.51. eventbrite.com 7 | Tuesday Birmingham Barons vs. Chattanooga Lookouts Time TBA. Regions Field. $22. milb.com

8 | Wednesday ASFA Visual Arts Senior Exhibition 1 5 p.m. Vulcan Materials Gallery. Exhibition runs April 8–24; opening reception 5–6:30 p.m. Free. facebook.com Birmingham Barons vs. Chattanooga Lookouts Time TBA. Regions Field. $22. milb.com Improv! At the Cinema 7 p.m. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. $10. sidewalkfest.com Mariah the Scientist: Hearts Sold Separately Tour 7 p.m. Avondale Brewing Co. $220+. avondalebrewing.com 9 | Thursday 2nd Thursday Book Club – Broken Country 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Chelsea Public Library. Monthly book discussion. Free. cityofchelsea.com ASFA Math-Science Senior Research Symposium 8:30 a.m. DJD Theater. Free. facebook.com Daniel Donato 8 p.m. Lakeview Marina Music Park. $27.35. livenation.com Ole 60: Smokestack Town Tour 7 p.m. Avondale Brewing Co. $48. avondalebrewing.com World Ballet Company: Swan Lake 7 p.m. Alabama Theatre.

10 | Friday Spring Alabama State Fair

Goose (with The Stews) 6 p.m. Coca-Cola Amphitheater. $46+. bjcc.org

Three On A String 7 p.m. Leeds

Through April 19. Times vary. Birmingham Race Course (1000 John Rogers Dr.). A 10-day fair with rides, agricultural exhibits, competitions, and family fun. $5–15. alabamastatefair.com The Little Mermaid (Magic City Performing Arts) 10 a.m. Lyric Theatre. Original ballet inspired by the classic tale. $37+. lyricbham.com Max McNown – The Cost of Growing Up Tour 7 p.m. Avondale Brewing Co. $50. avondalebrewing.com Music at Park 124 6:30–8:30 p.m. Park 124 (Pelham). Outdoor concert series featuring live

Theatre & Arts Center. Music + comedy show. Prices vary. leedsartscouncil.org Uptown: A Celebration of Motown & Soul 7 p.m. DJD Theater. $25. djdtheater.org 11 | Saturday AAA Concert Series (Accordion Concert) 2–3:30 p.m. Brookwood Baptist Church. Free. bamaaccordionists.com

Hannah Dasher & Sam Williams 8 p.m. Avondale Brewing Co (Upstairs). $24.68. avondalebrewing.com Helena United Festival 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Helena Amphitheater. A variety of family-friendly music, cultures, and cuisines. Free. onehelena.org

LEGO Club (2nd Saturday)

Anthony Gomes 8 p.m. Workplay. Blues/rock concert; doors 7 p.m. $28+. workplay.com

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Chelsea Public Library. Monthly LEGO build session. Free. cityofchelsea.com Mutt Strut 2026 8 a.m.–noon. Homewood Central Park. Dog-friendly 5K + 1-mile fun run benefiting Hand in Paw. $20–30. handinpaw.org

The Dinner Detective – Murder Mystery Dinner 6–9 p.m. Marriott Birmingham. Interactive dinner theater experience. $77.43. thedinnerdetective.com

entertainment, food, and free family activities. Free. pelhamalabama.gov

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Gooseberry 7:30 p.m. Workplay. Alt/indie trio. $17.50+. workplay.com

Teen Book Club – Sunrise on the Reaping 5–6 p.m. Chelsea Public Library. Teen book club meeting. Free.

Walk your dog at the Mutt Strut 2026. See April 11.

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