ENTERTAINMENT/EVENTS
When you are out and about in the Birmingham area be sure to take time and enjoy some of the best restaurants and events going on. We've put together some suggestions here so that you can make the most of your valued down time.
The Alabama Booksmith is a good source for finding first editions and signed copies, located off Hwy 280 in Homewood. Check often for book signings.
WORKPLAY - a favorite Birmingham live music venue
2/16 Mishka w/The Constellations, 8pm
2/18 GBHS Jazz Cat Ball, 7pm
2/20 Kinky Friedman, 8pm
2/22 Yelawolf, 8pm
2/24 Missle Mixtape Release Party, 9pm
2/28 Lotus w/The Malah, 8pm
2/29 William Fitzsimmons, 8pm
3/1 Cody Canada &The Departed, 8pm
3/2 The Black Jacket Symphony, 8pm
3/3 The Black Jacket Symphony, 8pm
3/5 Dr. Dog w/Givers, 8pm
3/6 Henry Rollins, The Long March Tour, 8pm
3/9 The Devil Makes Three, 9pm
3/10 Fun, 8pm
3/12 Jack White, 8pm
3/15 Trevor Hall, 8pm
3/16 Wood Brothers, 8pm
3/17 Colin Hay, 8pm
3/18 Frankenstein Brothers, 8pm
3/19 Thomas Dolby, 8pm
3/21 Andy McKee, 8pm
3/23 Hunter Hayes, 8pm
3/24 The Right Place tv Show, 8pm
3/28 Nic Cowan, 8pm
3/29 Croonin for Critter, 7pm
3/31 Alabama Shakes, 9pm
The Verizon Wireless Music Center is where to go when you want to enjoy live entertainment in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater, located just south of Birmingham in Pelham.
Check back often for scheduled events
The McWane Center, IMAX Dome Theater is a state of the art facility filled with entertaining and educational exhibits, located at 200 19t N in Birmingham.
Now Showing:
Tornado Alley
Flying Monsters
Rescue
Coming Soon:
Rescue
The Last Reef
The historic Alabama Theater, "The Showplace of the South", built in 1927, is currently host to a variety of live performances as well as screening films.
2/16 The Limey, 8pm
2/17 Bill Cosby, 6pm, 830pm
2/18 Hoover Beauty Walk, all day
2/20 Need to Breathe, 8pm
2/24 Kids Artistic Review, all day event
2/25 Kids Artistic Review, all day event
2/26 Kids Artistic Review, all day event
3/2 UAB School of Medicine Skit Night, all day event
3/3 VIP dance, all day event
3/4 VIP dance, all day event
3/9 Masquerade Dance Competition, all day event
3/10 Masquerade Dance Competition, all day event
3/11 Masquerade Dance Competition, all day event
3/16 Revolution Talent Competition, all day event
3/17 Revolution Talent Competition, all day event
3/18 Revolution Talent Competition, all day event
3/22 Trace Adkins, 8pm
3/30 Applause Talent, 8am
3/31 Applause Talent, 8am
4/1 Applause Talent, 8am
4/7 Wedding, all day event
4/13 Legacy Dance Competition, 8am
4/14 Legacy Dance Competition, 8am
4/15 Legacy Dance Competition, 8am
4/18 Human Nature: The Motown Show, 730pm
4/21 Thunderstruck Dance Competition, 8am
4/28 Time Step, all day event
DINING
There are many excellent restaurants from which to choose, one surely to suit your tastes and schedule in and around the area. May we recommend the following for starters?
Highlands Bar and Grill, 11th Ave S
The Veranda, Highland Ave
Bottega, Highland Ave
Café DuPont, 20th St N
The Bright Star, Bessemer
Fleming's Steak House, Summit Shopping Center
Fire, Crestline Village
Chez Fonfon, 11th Ave S
Hot and Hot Fish Club, 11th Court South
Bellini's, Hwy 119 at Hwy 280
SHOPPING
Birmingham offers a variety of locations to do the necessary and not so necessary shopping for your convenience.
The Summit, I459/Hwy 280
The Shops at Grand River, Leeds
Colonial Brookwood Village, Homewood
The Riverchase Galleria, Hoover
LODGING
Birmingham has a host of exceptional overnight properties making it easy to accommodate your busy schedule in all areas of town.
The Tutwiler (Hampton Inn & Suites), Birmingham
Sheraton, Birmingham
Crowne Plaza/The Redmont, Birmingham
Embassy Suites, Homewood
The Wynfrey (Preferred Hotels & Resorts), Hoover
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort, Hoover
GOLF
Renowned for the beautiful outdoors, Birmingham area golf is the best thing going with many courses to choose from in every direction. Pack your gear and make plans to enjoy the following?
Renaissance Ross Bridge (resort & spa), Hoover
Highland Park, Birmingham
Oxmoor Valley - includes The Ridge Course, The Valley Course, and The Short Course,
Hoover
Timberline, Calera
Ballantrae, Pelham
Farm Links, Sylacauga