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Upcoming Events
The Molly Ringwalds
The Molly Ringwalds perform at Iron City as part of the August Birmingham concert calendar.
28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival
200+ films, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and block parties across downtown Birmingham's historic theatre district.
311 with Badflower
311 performs at Avondale Brewing Co. with support from Badflower, Sitting on Saturn, and Dylan Cotrone.
George Lopez
Comedian George Lopez performs multiple shows over the weekend at the StarDome.
WWE Monday Night Raw
WWE brings Monday Night Raw to Legacy Arena at the BJCC, with the show starting at 6:30 PM.
Birmingham Barons vs. Knoxville Smokies
The Barons close out their season with a six-game home series, ending Sunday, September 13.
Rod Wave
Rod Wave performs at Legacy Arena at the BJCC at 8:00 PM.
Master P and Birdman - Cash Money Tour
Master P and Birdman bring the Cash Money Tour to Legacy Arena at the BJCC at 8:00 PM.
Birmingham News
Bham Now· Aug 10
Kava Bar Opens in Lakeview as Metro Adds Seven New Businesses
Noble Pursuits started pouring Fijian kava Aug. 8, joining new arrivals like Brandy Melville at The Summit and a Panera in Alabaster. Maki Fresh in Cahaba Village closed after 18 years.
Bham Now· Aug 10
Historic Tutwiler Reopens Downtown as a DoubleTree After $7M Renovation
The 1913 landmark reopened Aug. 6 with 149 refreshed rooms under the DoubleTree by Hilton flag. Crews kept the original lobby ceiling and marble floors, and a Cajun-Greek restaurant is on the way.
Bham Now· Aug 7
Homewood Planners Give Green Light to 18-Hole Putting Course
The planning commission voted 7-0 to recommend The Woods Golf & Social, an outdoor putting complex with a bar and grill that three Homewood residents want to build on Scott Street.
ABC 33/40· Aug 7
BMX and Skate Stars Turn City Walk Into a World Stage
Birmingham hosted the only U.S. stop on the 2026 FISE World Series Aug. 7-9, drawing more than 400 athletes downtown. Organizers also gave away 26 bikes to kids through a local YMCA.
WBRC FOX6 News· Aug 9
Hundreds Wade Into Valley Creek for Annual River Cleanup
Volunteers from Midfield, Fairfield, Hueytown and neighboring towns hauled bottles and debris out of the creek Saturday during the 16th annual Renew Our Rivers event.
ABC 33/40· Aug 6
Metro Students Head Back to Class a Few Days Later This Year
Birmingham City schools opened Monday, Aug. 10, with Hoover and Jefferson County starting Aug. 12. About 60% of Central Alabama districts pushed their first day later than last year.
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