First Priority of Alabama will host the Race to the Cross 5K and one-mile fun run at Christ Church United Methodist. First Priority is a nonprofit organization that works in the community as a strategic partnership of churches, ministers, business people, educators, parents and students concerned about the moral and spiritual well-being of youth in the Birmingham area. All 5K … [Read more...]

This fall, more than 75,000 people from across the country will participate in one of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Out of the Darkness” Community Walks, including this one in Birmingham. People walk to raise awareness of depression and suicide, honor loved ones and raise funds for research, education and survivor support programs. Registration opens at 1 … [Read more...]

Run participants and spectators are invited to wear costumes in this Halloween-themed run benefiting the Autism Society of Alabama. The 5K event is for both competitive amateur runners and recreational walkers. The race will begin at 8 a.m. following a warm-up led by ICON Performance of Cahaba Heights. Immediately after the run, awards and prizes will be presented to winners of … [Read more...]

Join Independent Presbyterian Church for live music, fellowship and fun as it showcases its new property adjacent to the church. Barbecue by Delmar Hill with Hill on the Grill will be available for purchase before the concert. Act of Congress will take the stage at 6 p.m. The concert is free. Childcare will be provided by the IPC youth group. Donations for the After School Arts … [Read more...]

Magic City Smooth Jazz will host a Special Jazz in the Park  from 6-9 p.m. in the historic Avondale Park amphitheatre. This special free concert will feature national recording artist, Keiko Matsui.  She is a citizen of the world that tours relentlessly and has brought her music to virtually every corner of the globe. Watch her latest video at … [Read more...]