By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times
HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!! “CELEBRATE THE SHEROS IN YOUR LIFE!!!”
TODAY, MARCH 12…
**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 – COSMIC CARE-AOKE NIGHT benefitting ACIJ 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.
**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.
**MILLENIUM GREY at The Nick.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13…
IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…
**SOS: THE RECESSION POP PARTY at Saturn.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN DONNELL RAWLINGS at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN CP at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**SOUTHSIDE MAB at The Nick.
**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.
**LANDON TALKS – A NIGHT OF STANDUP COMEDY at Avondale Brewing Co.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14…
**SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY with SUNDROP at The Nick.
**MUSTACHE ETHE BAND – 90’S COUNTRY PARTY at Avondale.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN DONNELL RAWLINGS at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN CP at the StarDome Comedy Club.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15…
**HOWARD’S UNLIMITED LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR, 4010 Avenue I, in Belview Heights opened recently by our own favorite son radio personality and 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. (Take my word.)
**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.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN CP at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN JAMIE LISSOW at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**ROCK BAND LEAGUE at Saturn.
**ST. PATRICK’s SUNDAY PARTY with HANNAHWARD PASS at Avondale Brewing Co.
MONDAY, MARCH 16…
**WEEKDAYS – 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 17…
**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.
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**THE BLOB (1988) FREE SHOW at Saturn.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18…
**REVOLUTIONARY ALABAMIANS ”PEOPLE WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE”, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Electra Room at Vulcan Park and Museum.
PANEL DISCUSSION.
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**HOWLING GIANT, INSOMNIAC with HIRAETH at Saturn.
**WHISKEY + NOVUM + DRIFT SEEKER at The Nick.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: ZACH RUSHING at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**FREE – TV BUDDHA at Saturn.
NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 19 …
**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 – GOOD FLYING BIRDS with TOUCH GIRL APPLE BLOSSOM, CASH LANGDON, FROWNLINES 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.
**STEVIE TOMBSTONE with the EXLAWS at The Nick.
NEXT FRIDAY, MARCH 20….
**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: TOMMY DAVIDSON at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**ALFRED BANKS featuring PACO & SAYGO, SOUNDS BY ISH at The Nick.
**LATE NIGHT with QDOT + JAXXXON + FRIENDS at The Nick.
**SISTER HAZEL with HIGHWAY HOME at Avondale Brewing Co.
**HEATED RIVALRY NIGHT at Saturn.
NEWS TO KNOW
CELEBRATE THE SHEROES IN YOUR LIFE – Across the Americas, Caribbean and beyond, women have fought for freedom, championed culture and redefined leadership. During Women’s History, we honor the freedom fighters who stood against colonial rule, the heads of state who navigated their nations through global shifts and the visionary diplomats advocating for climate justice on the world stage. From entertainers to pioneering educators and scientists shaping the next generation, their influence is woven into the fabric of our history. This month, we honor their legacy and celebrate the women continuing to break new ground.
AROUND BIRMINGHAM…
**SATURDAY – FABRICS OF OUR LIVES at Woodlawn Theatre, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. is a part of THE VIEW FROM HERE Series rooted in perspective, identity, culture and place by Bare Hands partnership with the BCRI funded by a City of Birmingham Community Arts Grant with support from Woodlawn Theatre. It invites people to share their own stories and hear the stories of others. “Fabrics of Our lives” focuses on each of us creating art in the company of community. Get inspiration for projects to create in the future. Take your t-shirt that you would like to turn into a pillow and an item you would like to mend with visible stitches for a T-Shirt Pillow and Visible Mending workshop stations. Featured are DARLENA KING (T-Shirt Pillows and 9-Square Pillows, VERO VANBLAARE (Sock Buddies), WILHELMINA THOMAS (Visible Mending and Story Quit Blocks), JULIE CARPENTER (Embossed Aluminum Decorations from Aluminum Cans) and BRIANNA PAYNE (Small Hands Corner – Children’s Community Tapestry. This is FREE intergenerational community Arts da of making art from everyday items with local artists.
**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
**MARCH 19, 20 and 21 – THE VOICES OF DONNY HATHAWAY at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday with a 2:30 p.m. show on Sunday.
**MARCH 28 – THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR 2026 with NEW EDITION, BOYZ II MEN, TONI BRAXTON is coming to Birmingham.
FOR FILM LOVERS
**THE ALABAMA SOLUTION A HBO OSCAR AWARD NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY is a MUST SEE when you can. Look for more it on HBO.
AT SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL
**TODAY – THURSDAY MATINEE -THE BRIDE, 2 p.m.
**TODAY – THURSDAY MATINEE – 2026 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS, 2:30 p.m.
**TODAY – BETTLE JUICE, 6 p.m. Student Night.
**TODAY – DIVAS – Honoring Women’s History Month inspired by DIVAS Concert Series. FREE
**FRIDAY – BAD MOVIE NIGHT. FREE
**SUNDAY – HOLLYWOOD AWARDS WATCH PARTY. FREE
FOR OUR YOUTH
**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.
**ROTARY CLUB OF BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION for Seniors graduating in the Spring. Application Deadline is Sunday, March 15.
**MARCH 23-27 – 5TH ANNUAL DUNDRILL HEIGHTS SPRING BREAK FILM CAMP, 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.
**ANYTOWN ALABAMA TEEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT has a deadline of Sunday. Anytown Alabama will be June 7-13, 2026.
**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.
**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.
**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 STUDIO 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
**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.
COMING SOON
**MARCH 29 – SPRING FESTIVAL at Railroad Park, 1 – 4 p.m. for families with food and laughter. There will food trucks, Easter eggs, photos with the Easter bunny, music and more. Take your basket.
**APRIL 29 – MAY 3 – BLUES TRAVELER BAND TO PERFORM AT THE REGIONS TRADITIONS – Get Ready to Rock on May 2 with the Blues Traveler on Hole 10 at the White Claw Watering Hole. The Regions Tradition Golf Tournament is April 29 – May 3 at the Greystone Golf & Country Club.
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.
