By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times
“CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY!!!”
TODAY, FEB. 26…
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**FREE – WORLD RECORD BARBER POLE SUND & HOCKY at Saturn.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd, with Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. FREE. There is a weekly Cash Prize hosted by Loretta Hill.
**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: GIGI LEFLAIR at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN LEARNMORE JONASI at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**RnB POETICALLY LIT, 5-7 p.m. at Lit on 8th, 518 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. with HUNCHO ZAVY, KD MCQWEEN, CAROL HOOD, DKMODE, BRIANNE SHARDAW and hosted by HEMP THE ARTIST. Every Thursday.
**3rd THURSDAY at the Nick with RAMBLIN’ RICKY TATE at The Nick.
**FILMMAKER NETWORKING NIGHTS, 5 p.m. at 1821 2nd Avenue North
**EVERY THURSDAY- THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS, 7 p.m. at Platinum of Birmingham with DJ Slugga.
**ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.
**FILM at Sidewalk Film.
**KARAOKE, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
FRIDAY, FEB. 27…
IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…
**THE FOUNDATION OF JAPANESE GARDEN DESIGN, 1-2:30 p.m. with JULIA ADAMS, horticulturist at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
**MOVIE: SUNDAY BEST Screening at the Irondale Senior Activity Center.
**THE RUNAROUNDS’s at Iron City.
**CAN’T FEEL MY FACE: 2010 DANCE PARTY at Saturn.
**COMEDIAN LEARNMORE JONASI at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: GINGER BILLY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**TRIPP at the Upstairs at Avondale.
**HUNTER BLALOCK + KYLE KIMBRELL at The Nick.
**GIMME GIMME DISCO at Saturn.
**FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 5 p.m. at Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar at 4010 Avenue I with food by 1918 Catering Food Truck. Happy Hour at 5 p.m. Call 205-213-9097 for more.
**GOOD PEOPLE & GOOD MUSIC WITH GOOD PEOPLE BREWING at Dave’s, 6 p.m. at Dave’s Pub.
SATURDAY, FEB. 28…
**BIRMINGHAM CAMELLIA SHOW, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
**MAUSIKI SCALES & COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE – MESSAGE IN THE MUSIC, 7 p.m. at the Carver Theatre. This concert will be a powerful fusion of Afrobeats, Jazz, Funk and Soul. Music.
**COMEDIAN LEARNMORE JONASI at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: GINGER BILLY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**DEEP SIGNA featuring MIND SPLITTER & MK GARTNER at Saturn.
**DRAG NIGHT at The Nick.
**COLORS – R&B ONLY at Iron City.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1…
**HOWARD’S UNLIMITED LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR, 4010 Avenue I, in Belview Heights opened recently D.J. CHRIS COLEMAN. Check it out for Sunday Brunch with food by 1918 Catering, music and more!! For more, call 205-213-9097. 1918 Catering is the best food for lunch, dinner or your special event.
**LADIES ROCK 2026 SHOWCASE at Saturn.
**MOVIE SUNDAY BEST Screening at the Irondale Senior Activity Center.
**JOSE CARR performing at JAZZ IN THE GARDEN SUNDAYS, Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 5-8 p.m. at Denim on 7th, 2808 7th Avenue Suite105.
**EASE BACK 4th SUNDAYS, 5 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**2ND SUNDAY FREE SHOW with ZACH AUSTIN at The Nick.
**4th SUNDAY FREE SHOW with our favorite TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH at The Nick.
**MOTION SUNDAYS at Platinum, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. with DJ CUZZO X DJ A1 Controlling the Vibes. There will be Drink Specials.
**WARREN HAYNES BAND – WINTER OF WARREN 2026 at Iron City.
MONDAY, MARCH 2…
**WEEK DAYS – IRONDALE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER has activities starting at 8 a.m. with a Hot Lunch served for Seniors Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call 205-951-1418 for details about the FREE program.
**MONDAYS – THURSDAYS – CFJS CARES RESPITE PROGRAM, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.
**MONDAYS – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, 10-11:30 a.m. at CJFS Conference Room. Open to survivors who have experienced loss within the past 2 years. Call 205-278-7101 to sign up.
**MONDAYS – DEMENTIA CAREGIVER VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP, 3 p.m. and/or Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Call 205-278-7113 for more info.
**BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND at The Nick.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3…
**Music Program with DJ DOUG at the Irondale Senior Activity Center
**TACO TUESDAY R & B NIGHT, EVERY THURSDAY at Hemings on 2ND Avenue.
**PODCASTING 101 at CREED63, EVERY TUESDAY at 5:45 p.m. Learn how to launch and create your own podcast at 1601 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203.
**JOSE CARR EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT at True Story Brewing.
**SONGWRITER’S NIGHT EVERY 2ND TUESDAY at The Nick.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4…
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**FREE -ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents: TUNES ON TAP at Saturn.
**BLOOD AND BRUTALITY at The Nick.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 …
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**SANDERS BOLHKE at Saturn.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd, with Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. FREE. There is a weekly Cash Prize hosted by Loretta Hill.
**BLUES JAM EVERY 3rd THURSDAY, 7- 10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
**THAT’S MY JAM THURSDAYS KARAOKE & MINGLE at Platinum with music by DEVYBE BAND and hosted by Jirus Horton. Line Dance with DESI KEITH & D2 at 6 p.m.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: SARPER GUVEN at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN PEYTON RUDDY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6….
**BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD BIRMINGHAM PREMIERE at Iron City.
**THE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING REBIRTH BRASS BAND at Saturn.
**COMEDIAN JUSTIN WHITEHEAD at the StarDome Comedy Club.
NEWS TO KNOW AND USE – PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS TO WATCH…
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY AND MORE IN BIRMINGHAM…
ENCORE THEATRE & GALLERY is still hosting its BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS…
**FEBRUARY 27 – FOR THE LOVE OF R&B – KEYS, KEYS, KEYS performing Live with RYAN, DANTE, DEE and KENNETH at Encore, 1604 Second Avenue North.
**MARCH 19-21 – THE VOICES OF DONNY HATHAWAY at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame at 7 p.m.
**THE RUN AROUND will perform Friday, at Iron City. The band members have released Arrhythmia (I Hope You stay) that is a new version of one of their hit songs. The track originally appeared in the band’s Amazon Prime series ‘The Runarounds’ that took stage at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. The members include WILLIAM LIPTON (guitar/vocals), AXEL ELLIS (Guitar/vocals) JESSE GOLLIHER (bass/vocals), ZENDE MURDOCK (drums) and JEREMY YUN (Guitar/vocals have taken their talents to the road on two sold-out tours since the how’s premiere in September. Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads produced their first album.
FOR FILM LOVERS…
AT SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL…
**THURSDAY – BOTTOMS.
**TODAY – MARCH 5 – WUTHERING HEIGHTS.
**TODAY – MARCH 5 – NATCHEZ.
**FRIDAY – MARCH 5 – DREAMS starring CHASTAIN + ISAAC HERNANDEZ is about a powerful American socialite and an undocumented Mexican ballet dancer that begin a dangerous affair in this tense, erotica drama.
AROUND BIRMINGHAM…COMING SOON…
**MARCH 11 – REVOLUTIONARY ALABAMIANS: PEOPLE WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE Panel Discussion, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Electra Room at Vulcan Park and Museum. Check out this engaging and inspiring panel and discussion celebrating Alabamians who have shaped their communities through courage, creativity and conviction. Explore how meaningful change happens – not only through protest or politics, but also through art, education public service and community leadership.
**MARCH 17 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY DISH GARDENS, 10-11:30 a.m. with ALLISON CREEL of Blue Rooster Farms at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
FOR OUR YOUTH …
**ROTARY CLUB 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS SENIORS. Due March 15 for a $2,000 per year Renewable for 4 years upon satisfactory performance. Bit.ly/42vjaF1.
**YOUTH IN UNITY, March 1- UNITY THROUGH SERVICE with Our Community Foundation. Save your spot at acealabama.org/unity.
**FAITH CHAPEL MARCH MADNESS STUDENT NIGHT, MARCH 4 at 6:30 – 8 p.m. for 6th through 12th Graders at The Brideg, 100 Mike Moore Blvd..
CH 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. for 6 through 12th Graders at The Bridge 100 Mile Moore Blvd in Birmingham.
**KIDS SUMMER CAMP, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., starts June 8 – 20 and July 6 -24. Centers for Summer Camp are Central Park Ensley, East Pinson Valley, Fountain Heights, Don Hawkins, Inglenook, M.L. King, McAlpine, Memorial, North Birmingham and Roosevelt. Call 205-254-2391 for more.
**FIRST TEE SPRING REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN. REGISTER Today.
**RAISING ROYALTY BHM is Accepting New Members at Southside Police Precinct, 1320 19th Street South EVERY 3rd Saturday of each month, 3-5 p.m. Contact Regina at 205-396-7010
**AFTER SCHOOL ART STUIO CLASSES – CITY CENTER ART is Space One Eleven’s after school program designed to help your artists in grades 2 – 12 build visual communication skills, foster creative thinking and have fun making art. For more or to register, visit at SpaceOneEleven.org
**SPRING TRADE EXPO – The UAB TRIO Educational Opportunity Center will have mini-workshops on March 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Birmingham Downtown Library, 2100 Park Place North. Sign up for a trade or apply for a job in plumbing, electrical, cosmetology, HVAC, CNA, apprenticeships, GED, CDL, welding and more. For info contact Rico Drakes at 205-224-7571 or trioeoc@uab.edu.
**5TH ANNUAL DUNDRILL HEIGHTS SPRING BREAK FILM CAMP, MARCH 23-27, 2026, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the YMCA Youth Center (Downtown), 2400 Seventh Avenue North. For more info, CALL 205-370-7805 or go to CinematicCreations.agency.
**UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA KIDS FEELINGS SURVEY – KIDS NEEDED ages 6-11 to test out a computerized activity designed to help kids learn about other peoples’ feelings. Families receive up to $600 for participating. IT will be 11 sessions at the Clinic at UAB. Engaging activities for kids, Parent Surveys, Cash payment for parents and kids and Kids earn prizes. Does your child show little concern for others feelings, School performance or Rules an consequences, then, For more on this research study, call 205-737-4610 or fastclinicaltrials@ua.edu. Study is by the Center for Youth Development and Intervention.
**BRAIN READ YOUTH STUDY – UAB is looking for children diagnosed with autism ages 7 – 13 to participate in an MRI study at UAB that includes a complimentary 10-week intervention for improving reading comprehension. The child gets to participant in an intensive intervention program at no cost, which may improve their comprehension. You will also help to learn more about how children understand what they read. Children will be paid up to $250 for their participation.
For more contact The Cognition, Brain and Autism Lab at 205-202-0616.
**SMALL MAGIC – BIRMINGHAM TALKS – This program is committed to making Birmingham the best place to raise a child under age 5. It is designed to support early literacy, helping children become three times more likely to be ready for kindergarten. The program provides families with a wearable word counter – technology typically only available to high-income households – along with books, educational toys and the support of a personal coach to help track progress and set developmental goals.
**RENEW BIRMINGHAM – Services that are provided include: housing, adult education/work force development, transportation, jobs, youth services/education, community health and wellness. Call 205-201-4275 or visit www renewbhm.org. Email admin@renewbham.org. Address is 1801 Avenue H, Birmingham 1801 Avenue H.
**MAGIC CITY YOUTHBUILD is accepting applications from 16-24 year s old. It is a 6 to 9 month program. Youth can earn their GED. They get paid a biweekly stipend and get training in construction and healthcare careers. Contact youthbuild@habd.net or call 205-983-7550 to learn more.
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time. People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send your questions, contact info with your events, your things of interest and more to: gwenderu@yahoo.com AND thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com.
