Locally Owned & Community Run
Birmingham Businesses A to Z Events & News Updated Daily Free Business Listings
Magic City Locals


Your hometown
guide to everything Birmingham

Discover local businesses, events, and stories from around Birmingham.

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Vulcan Park and Museum
Birmingham Zoo
McWane Science Center
Good People Brewing Company
TrimTab Brewing Company
Ruffner Mountain
Red Mountain Park
StarDome Comedy Club
Alabama Theatre
Birmingham Boulders
Little Professor Bookshop
Featured Local

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Birmingham • Landmarks

Local favorite

Preserved blast furnace site and National Historic Landmark with free admission and a visitor center covering Birmingham's iron-making history.

Vulcan Park and Museum

Birmingham • Landmarks

Local favorite

Home of the world's largest cast iron statue, built for the 1904 World's Fair, with a museum and an observation deck overlooking the city.

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham • Family Fun

Local favorite

Alabama's most visited not-for-profit attraction, home to roughly 250 species with a lorikeet aviary, splash pad, and zip line.

McWane Science Center

Birmingham • Kids' Activities

Local favorite

Hands-on science museum in the historic Loveman's department store building downtown, with an aquarium and a 250-seat IMAX Dome Theater.

Good People Brewing Company

Birmingham • Breweries

Local favorite

Birmingham's longest-operating brewery, open since 2008 near Regions Field and the largest by volume in Alabama.

TrimTab Brewing Company

Birmingham • Breweries

Local favorite

Neighborhood brewery founded in 2013 whose taproom doubles as a gallery for local artists and a music and events venue.

Ruffner Mountain

Birmingham • Outdoors

Local favorite

A 1,038-acre nature preserve on a reclaimed mining site with 14 miles of trails, city overlooks, and a wildlife rehabilitation center.

Red Mountain Park

Birmingham • Outdoors

Local favorite

More than 1,500 acres along the Red Mountain ridge with over 18 miles of hiking and biking trails, tree houses, and a popular dog park.

StarDome Comedy Club

Birmingham • Comedy

Local favorite

Comedy club established in 1983, open six nights a week with a full-service restaurant and bar and a Las Vegas-style showroom.

Alabama Theatre

Birmingham • Historic Theatres

Local favorite

Historic 1927-era movie palace at 1817 3rd Avenue North seating 2,176, hosting around 250 events a year from concerts to classic films.

Birmingham Boulders

Birmingham • Climbing

Local favorite

Community-focused climbing gym at 136 Industrial Drive with over 6,600 square feet of bouldering plus a 24/7-access training area.

Little Professor Bookshop

Birmingham • Bookstores

Local favorite

Birmingham's oldest independent bookstore, located in Homewood, hosting author talks, book clubs, and story time for kids.

Coming Up
Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Nov 11 - Dec 2

Tony Award-winning play 'The Humans' premieres in Birmingham Nov. 6-22
Local News

Tony Award-winning play 'The Humans' premieres in Birmingham Nov. 6-22

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Vulcan Park and Museum
Birmingham Zoo
Good People Brewing Company
Alabama Theatre
Featured Local

Sloss Furnaces

Birmingham • Landmarks

Preserved blast furnace site and National Historic Landmark with free admission.

Vulcan Park and Museum

Birmingham • Landmarks

Home of the world's largest cast iron statue, with an observation deck overlooking the city.

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham • Family Fun

Alabama's most visited not-for-profit attraction, home to roughly 250 species.

Good People Brewing Company

Birmingham • Breweries

Birmingham's longest-operating brewery, open since 2008 near Regions Field.

Alabama Theatre

Birmingham • Historic Theatres

Historic 1927-era movie palace hosting around 250 events a year.

Upcoming Events

View All & Calendar
Open Mic Night
Nov 11 - Dec 2

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night features local comics at Stardome Comedy Club. Shows occur in the Broadway Room when the Main showroom has a scheduled event.

Stardome Comedy Club

Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Nov 12-15

Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family

Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family features Mickey, Minnie, and friends at Legacy Arena Nov 12-15.

Legacy Arena at the BJCC

Luenell
Nov 13-14

Luenell

Luenell, a seasoned comedian, headlines at Stardome Comedy Club Nov 13-14.

Stardome Comedy Club

The Flip Trade Show
Sat, Nov 14

The Flip Trade Show

The Flip Trade Show at BJCC Exhibition Halls on Sat, Nov 14 features collectibles including sports cards, autographs, comics, and video games. Items vary by category.

BJCC Exhibition Halls

Jamie MacDonald
Sun, Nov 15

Jamie MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald performs at BJCC Theatre on Sun, Nov 15. Singer/songwriter and CCMG artist with 1.1M Spotify listeners and 135M+ streams. Debut album available now.

BJCC Theatre

MAMMA MIA presented by Broadway in Birmingham
Nov 17-22

MAMMA MIA presented by Broadway in Birmingham

MAMMA MIA presented by Broadway in Birmingham runs Nov 17-22 at BJCC Concert Hall.

BJCC Concert Hall

Jerry Wayne Longmire
Wed, Nov 18

Jerry Wayne Longmire

Jerry Wayne Longmire performs at Stardome Comedy Club on Wed, Nov 18. A Houston-based comedian and viral content creator, he blends storytelling and Southern humor in dynamic live sets.

Stardome Comedy Club

The Broadway Room at Stardome: Kerryn Feehan
Wed, Nov 18

The Broadway Room at Stardome: Kerryn Feehan

Kerryn Feehan performs at Stardome Comedy Club on Nov 18. She's appeared on Netflix's Tires, Comedy Central, and other platforms. Tickets require a two-item minimum and 18% gratuity.

Stardome Comedy Club

Birmingham News

All News

Need a Hand? Birmingham Has Your Back.

Food banks, shelters, free clinics, and organizations ready to help, no questions asked.

In crisis right now? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or dial 211 for Alabama community assistance, 24/7.

Are you a local business owner?

Join the directory and help your neighbors find you. Free, civic-minded, and proudly built for Birmingham.

  • Get discovered by neighbors searching every day
  • Free listing with your photos, hours, story, and contact info
  • Show up in your category and neighborhood searches
  • Collect reviews and build trust with local customers
Submit Your Business