Festivals & Events

Junior League is a fun atmosphere where junior racers can take the next steps in racing or just enjoy more competition than regular arrive and drive. Our staff is dedicated to helping our Junior Racers improve their racing skills and is there for guidance and structure.

Each league night starts with a drivers meeting where the league director can talk to juniors about the tracks and different aspects of racing to breed a racing culture.

If you have an elementary-age child who is excited about music and loves the idea of playing a fun beginner instrument, then Mason Music Ukulele Camp for Beginners is the perfect fit. This camp is designed to guide students ages 6-10 through ukulele basics like chords, strumming, tuning, and best practice habits so that by the end of the week campers are playing actual songs!

We have a summer full of programs scheduled for this exhibition. For those who participated in TMQ8: A(MEND), both quilts from 2022 will be unveiled on May 6. The exhibition will be available to the public whenever the library is open. If you stop by, please tag your visit with #themarchquiltsproject.

The artists in this show explore the various meanings of “light” and “play” through their media, expression, and form choices. These artworks transmit feelings of joy, whimsy, and wonder in both subtle and distinct ways.

These galleries feature works by over thirty artists, including Afruz Amighi, Kumi Yamashita, and Harry Anderson, who incorporate light and shadows as a part of their art. Meanwhile, artists like Tayeba Begum Lipi, Kerry James Marshall, and Demond Melancon use the opulent effects of light interacting with shine and glitter to invite viewers into a serious dialogue. Debra Riffe’s prints from the series walk, in the direction you goin’ in tell a powerful story using silhouette forms, and the photographs of Chester Higgins, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, and Jerry Uelsmann creatively capture the playful whimsy of their subjects. John Bankston, Amir H. Fallah, and David Shrobe use color and lightheartedness to tell complex stories in their art.

Together, these works reflect an expanse of contemporary artworks incorporating light and play. Whether using it literally or conceptually, each artist employs light’s profound influence or captures a playfulness that lights up the room.

The Project is a collaboration between Bush Hills S.T.E.A.M. Academy, the Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative, The Birmingham Museum of Art, and the Jefferson County Memorial Project. The community is invited to visit the museum to see the student exhibit from May 25th to June 8th.

Aimed at teaching Birmingham youth about empathy and advocacy through learning about The Green Book, the Project enables the partners' mission of educating young leaders. Each year, students are engaged in research of the original Negro Motorist Green Book that, for nearly 30 years, served as a guide for Black Americans seeking advice on safe places to eat and sleep when they traveled through the Jim Crow-era United States. Students craft poetry and art centering on The Green Book in creations that embrace tenants of compassion, encouragement, and equity.

Have you ever wished you knew Spanish?  Join us this month as Sarah Valentin, a native Spanish teacher from Spain, provides fun and relaxed conversational beginning classes for adults wanting to add some basic Spanish language skills to their lives.

Songwriters Round hosted by Bo Butler, featuring Janet Simpson, Sarah Lee Langford, Claire Cormany, and Jody Nelson.  Free show in Rojo's Side Room.

Art is for everyone! Would you like to play a fun, chill art game? All levels of art experience are welcome to enjoy an evening of collaborative painting with Andy Forstall & tea service with Cha House. We will create one finished abstract painting while learning some tips & tricks along the way.

Get your trivia team together and come out and support BUMP! A portion of our Taproom sales during the event will be donated to BUMP, and they'll be on-site taking donations.

And don't forget, from April to June, a portion of the sales from our LoCal Lager will be donated to BUMP as well!

Guided by the forces of family, faith, and music, Sheila E. has made a name for herself as one of the most talented musical icons over the decades. With a fearless nature and a passion for sharing her gifts with others, Sheila truly follows the beat of her own drum. She touches the lives of so many, with her dynamic music career at the heart of everything. Sheila’s eagerness to share her music, openness as an author, and fire for her ministry make her such a relatable, inspirational figure for people of all ages.

Born into a musical family, Sheila Escovedo (Sheila E.) has been driven by an inner rhythm her entire life. As a young girl, she was immersed in the diverse music scenes of the Bay Area—influenced and inspired by her percussionist father Pete Escovedo; musical uncles Coke Escovedo, Alejandro Escovedo, Mario Escovedo, and Javier Escovedo; and godfather Tito Puente. Growing up in the Escovedo household, musical instruments were for everyone. “Nobody cared as long as you could keep time (or have a good time),” she writes in her memoir, The Beat Of My Own Drum.

Before Sheila had language, she had rhythm. When she was 3 years old, she developed a love for playing various musical instruments, feeling the most connected to the drums and other percussion instruments. Born into an environment filled with music, with music running through her veins, Sheila found an inner beat that fueled her every move. As a young child, she’d copy the hand movements of her father as he played the drums—planting the seed for what would quickly become her life’s passion.

At the age of 5, Sheila gave her first public performance for an audience of 3,000, appearing alongside her dad. It was while on that stage playing a drum solo that Sheila first realized she was going to be a percussionist. Five decades later, and the beat that has always driven her is showing no signs of slowing down. The famous drummer, singer, songwriter, author, humanitarian, and icon is following the beat of her own drum. She considers music to be the purest form of self-expression and the one true love of her life.

Recently inheriting the hotel from her late father, a strong young woman quickly discovers that her uncle, the hotel manager, is running a variety of “extra-curricular activities” on the property. It’s a mystery. It’s a love story. It’s a laugh-out-loud comedy!

You've NEVER seen a wedding as crazy as this!

Unsocial ogre Shrek must leave his quiet swamp and venture out into the Land of Duloc for the first time. As he braves the cruelty of Lord Farquaad, the chaos of the fairy-tale citizens, a high-energy donkey companion, and a fire-breathing dragon, the scariest thing might be falling in love with Princess Fiona along the way.

Friday, June 2nd 5-7pm Painting Demonstration and Introduction to Techniques
Saturday, June 3rd 10am-4pm

$250, includes model fee
Limit 8

Check out Amy Peterson's website:
www.amyrpeterson.com/

At least two canvases are recommended in size ranges of 11x14 to 16x20.

In this workshop, you will sketch and paint from 2 live models (one male, one female) in morning and afternoon seasons, practicing techniques for achieving loose, painterly effects.

Intermediate to Advanced level. Some experience with figure drawing or figure painting is highly recommended.

The entertaining and impactful evening will be held at the Boutwell Auditorium, hosted by the NSLM Foundation Board in support of the NSLM baseball mission.

Don't miss ENCANTO on Friday, June 2 at Railroad Park on our huge 38' movie screen!
Come early and enjoy a picnic from Michael's Boxcar. Park opens 6:30pm.

Support those that support our community:
Regions Bank, Medical Properties Trust, Wayne's Pest Control, Children's Hospital of Alabama, GEICO - Hoover, Renewals by Anderson, Goldfish Swim School, ABC 33/40, CW21, Mix 97.3, 987 KISS, Birmingham Parent Magazine and Backyard Movie Parties.

Back By Popular Demand! Interactive Murder Mystery Dining Event at The Historic Drish House in Tuscaloosa! Fun Interactive Roaring 20’s Themed Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Event where you are transported back in time to the grand old Gatsby days of yesteryear! You’ll get to actively participate in the clue-based mystery as you try to decide who “ done it” during the event.

It is Easy and Fun and you can even dress up in your finest Roaring 20’s Flapper and Gangsta Styles! This will be the “ Bees Knees” event in Tuscaloosa. If you don’t wish to dress up then just come as you are as this is an event you will not want to miss! All of this is brought to you by your hosts the TV personalities The Southern Ghost Girls Tours as seen on TV in their series “ Truth or Legends in Your Hometown “ and “ The Southern Ghost Girls” paranormal investigation show. The Southern Ghost Girls are world-renowned for their fun events they host and paranormal investigations that they host to raise money for historic places and venues. Their Founder, Lesley Ann Hyde along with The Southern Ghost Girls Team have been featured in several regional and National magazine articles, news stories, worldwide podcasts, and documentaries.

Dining will include delicious food by The Chop House with Chicken and steak Dinner and more. A special Roaring 20’s Gatsby Style punch is also included! This event is perfect for friend's night out, date night, celebrations, and more. Be sure to get your tickets soon as The Southern Ghost Girls Events are extremely popular and sell out quickly.

The event will be indoors and will go on rain or shine. Tickets are sold as non-refundable. You will not want to miss this incredible event in Tuscaloosa, Al. Tickets at www.southernghostgirls.com

Get ready to experience the magic of Alabama Ballet's upcoming performances of Coppélia, a charming and playful ballet that tells the story of love, deception, and mistaken identity. From June 2nd to 4th, audiences will have the chance to witness this captivating production at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater in Birmingham.

Alabama Ballet's production of Coppélia is a visual feast for the senses, featuring intricate choreography, stunning costumes, and beautiful music by composer Léo Delibes. The talented dancers of Alabama Ballet bring this charming story to life with their incredible athleticism, grace, and artistry. From the colorful village scenes to the workshop of Dr. Coppelius, audiences will be transported to a world of enchantment and wonder.

This performance is perfect for ballet enthusiasts of all ages, as well as anyone looking for a fun and lighthearted evening of entertainment. Don't miss your chance to see Alabama Ballet's Coppélia, a beloved classic that has stood the test of time. Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to get yours before they sell out!

Emo Night Brooklyn is a late-night dj based dance party blasting all your favorite emo and pop-punk jams!