BirminghamNighttime on the CahabaAug. 9, 6-10 p.m.Cahaba RiverThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host a nighttime canoe trip on the Cahaba River from 6-10 p.m. Aug. 9. The event will offer participants a moonlight paddle on the flat portion of the river where they will see plants, animals and hundreds of glowing firefly larvae. The majority of the event’s … [Read more...]
Lou Anders Book Signing
BirminghamAuthor EventAug. 9, 4-6 p.m.The SummitBirmingham author Lou Anders will celebrate the debut of his novel "Frostborn" with a reading and book signing at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at The Summit from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 9. The novel is the first in Anders' Thrones and Bones series from Random House's Crown Books for Young Readers. The Norse-flavored … [Read more...]
“Can You Repeat That?” Knowledge Challenge
Birmingham"Can You Repeat That?" Knowledge ChallengeAug. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Virginia Samford TheatreWatch Birmingham history entertainingly repeat itself in a 90-minute live game show on stage at the Virginia Samford Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7. "Can You Repeat That?," the Birmingham History Center quiz show, will challenge four teams of Birmingham's most … [Read more...]
Lard Bucket Bluegrass Band
HooverLard Bucket Bluegrass BandAug. 7, 6:30 p.m.Hoover Public LibraryThe Lard Bucket Bluegrass Band will perform at the Hoover Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The band is known for its lightning-fast picking and sense of humor. The band has played at venues ranging from the Station Inn in Nashville to Birmingham's WorkPlay. The event is free. For more … [Read more...]
A Toast to The Arc of Jefferson County
BirminghamA Toast to The ArcAug. 23, 6 p.m.WorkPlayThe Arc of Jefferson County will celebration the completion of its 60th year impacting the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through a gala event called A Toast to The Arc on Aug. 23. The event will be held at WorkPlay in Birmingham starting at 6 p.m. The gala will feature fine food from Kathy G., … [Read more...]