Thurs., Jan. 23
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Please join the Alabama Holocaust Education Center and the Homewood Public Library to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The program is free but pre-registration is required at ahecinfo.org/upcoming-events When: 6 p.m. Where: Homewood Library
Jan. 24-25
“Star Wars: A New Hope” in Concert
Get ready to embark on an epic adventure to a galaxy far, far away! Experience “Star Wars: A New Hope” like never before as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra brings John Williams’ legendary score to life. Watch the full movie on the big screen, while the powerful ASO performs the unforgettable soundtrack live. When: 7 p.m. Where: BJCC Concert Hall
Jan. 30-Feb. 9
Dearly Beloved
An over-the-top wedding, three feuding sisters and a church full of small-town eccentrics. What could possibly go wrong? Find out in this fast-paced comedy. When: Various showtimes Where: Homewood Theatre
Fri., Jan. 31
Midday Music
Organist Gillian Gardner is the featured performer in this free, 30-minute recital on the Grieb-Williams organ at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. When: Noon Where: Cathedral Church of the Advent
Gladys Improv
Trained in the New York, Chicago, and LA improv scenes respectively, Michael, Jacob and Tim have brought their lightning fast and thunderously weird version of long-form improv home to Birmingham, and they call it Gladys. When: 7 & 9 p.m. Where: Virginia Samford Theatre
Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Choral + Symphony
Guest soloist Alissa Anderson joins the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and the ASO Chorus in a program featuring works by Schubert, Debussy, Borodin and Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony. When: 7 p.m. Where: Alys Stephens Center
Sat., Feb. 1
Jazz Cat Ball
Join the Greater Birmingham Humane Society for the Jazz Cat Ball, one of the largest animal rescue fundraisers in the Southeast that attracts more than 1,000 animal-loving supporters. Enjoy a seated dinner, entertainment by a live jazz band and DJ RJ, casino games and live and silent auctions. When: 5:30 p.m.-midnight Where: The Finley Center
Feb. 1, 8 & 15
The Biggest Little House in the Forest
This delightful children’s theatre adventure is geared to youngsters up to age 5. When: 2 p.m. Where: Birmingham Children’s Theatre
Tues., Feb.4
Alabama Vision: An Evening of Music by Composers with Alabama Ties
The Alabama Symphony presents an evening of music by composers with links to Alabama.
When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Brock Recital Hall at Samford University
Thurs., Feb. 6
A Night with Shaheed and DJ Supreme
In a throwback to the golden age of hip-hop, Shaheed and DJ Supreme join the Alabama Symphony for an evening of rhythm, rhyme and flow. This free, premiere performance blends the energy of hip-hop with the grandeur of symphonic music. When: 7 p.m. Where: Alys Stephens Center
Feb. 6-16
Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins
Assassins is a stunning and darkly comic journey into the minds of history’s most famous (and infamous) assassins! When: Various showtimes Where: Virginia Samford Theatre
Fri., Feb. 7
A Night with the Aeolians
Oakwood University’s student singing group, The Aeolians, perform with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. When: 7 p.m. Where: Alys Stephens Center
Feb. 12-March 2
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
With a score featuring more than twenty of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls,” and “Hot Stuff,” this electrifying musical is a tribute to an icon of an era.
When: Various showtimes Where: Red Mountain Theatre
Fri., Feb. 14
Birmingham Does Broadway!
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra takes you down Broadway playing a Valentine’s Day-themed selection from some of your favorite musicals. When: 8 p.m. Where: Alys Stephens Center
Feb. 14-15
Art in Motion
Art in Motion: Valentine’s Weekend Performances is a collaborative series with the Birmingham Museum of Art. This collaboration merges the timeless beauty of ballet with the inspiring ambiance of the museum’s galleries, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for audiences. When: 5:30 p.m. for cocktail hour, with the performance at 6:30 p.m. Where: Birmingham Museum of Art
Feb. 16
Maestro Loves Harlem
The Birmingham Music Club presents a concert featuring an exciting 11-piece orchestra with four singers and Maestro Ron Bourdages singing, playing guitar and leading the band! When: 2:30 p.m. Where: Lyric Theatre
Feb. 19-20
The McCrary Sisters
The McCrary Sisters, daughters of the late Reverend Samuel McCrary, a founding member of the legendary gospel quartet The Fairfield Four, sing gospel that melds traditional with contemporary influences of classic soul, Americana, blues, rock and R&B music. When: 7 p.m. Where: Hoover Library Theatre
Feb. 20-March 9
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
“POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” is a Tony Award-nominated play concerning the efforts of seven brilliant women trying to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble during a PR nightmare spun into a global crisis. When: Various showtimes Where: Terrific New Theatre
Fri., Feb. 21
Shostakovich Coffee Concert
The ASO will perform Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 featuring soloist Gabriel Martins. When: 11 a.m. Where: Alys Stephens Center
Feb. 21-22
Villa-Lobos + Shostakovich
Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as they perform classics from Villa-Lobos, Ravel, and Shostakovich featuring soloist Gabriel Martins. When: 7 p.m. Where: Alys Stephens Center
Feb. 22, March 1
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Book?
Your favorite storybook characters come to life onstage is this show for ages 6 and older. When: 11 a.m. Where: Birmingham Children’s Theatre
Fri., Feb. 28
Midday Music
The Ramsey High School Choir will perform a free, 30-minute concert. When: Noon Where: Cathedral Church of the Advent
Feb. 28-March 2, March 7-9
Peter Pan
Embark on a magical journey through the night sky to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys with the Alabama Ballet presentation of Christopher Stuart’s “Peter Pan.” When: Various showtimes Where: BJCC Concert Hall
