By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!
**LEARN TO HELP COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDE TRAINING, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at 105 Vulcan Road, the Addiction Prevention Coalition. Learn how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and respond with confidence and compassion. FREE.
**JOB FAIR, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium, 2nd Floor.
**WOMEN OF POWER LUNCHEON, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces with Alabama Black Women’s Roundtable featuring COMMISSIONER SHEILA TYSON and Keynote Speaker MAYOR YOLANDA LAWSON.
**GOT SUN? GROW FOOD! 11 a.m. – Noon with Advance Master Gardner KAREN MITCHELL at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You must register.
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**JUVENILE’S BOILING POINT ALBUM RELEASE TOUR WITH THE 400 DEGREEZ BANDS at Iron City.
**FREE INTERCEPTOR at Saturn.
**WARREN ZEIDERS w/LAKEVIEW at Avondale Brewing Co.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.
**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.
**SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN CHARLESTON WHITE at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**ALABAMA SO & SO MACHINE at The Nick.
**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
**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.
**KARAOKE, 7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…
**ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT at The Nick, 2 – 9 p.m.
**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN ATTELL at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**FLESHWATER at Saturn.
**SUNDROP & FRIENDS at The Nick.
**IN COLOR – MOVED TO ALL GOOD BEVERAGE C at Avondale Brewing Co.
**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, APRIL 4
**RUFFNER PARK SPORTS COMPLEX OPENING DAY, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. in Irondale.
**MOUNTAIN BROOK EASTER EGG ROLL, 10 a.m. on the Grassy Field by the O’Neal Library in Mountain Brook. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? Email chamber@mtnbrookchamber.org.
**THE STOLEN FACES – CELEBRATING THEMUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD at Avondale Brewing Co.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN DAVE ATTELL at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**BROADWAY RAVE at Saturn.
**CODY BOLDEN at The Nick.
**CUT THROAT FREAK SHOW at The Nick.
**BINGO LOCO at Iron City.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
**HOWARD’S UNLIMITED LOUNGE & COCKTAIL BAR, 4010 Avenue I, in Belview Heights with our own favorite son radio personality 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.
**KYLE KIMBRELL at The Nick.
MONDAY, APRIL 6
**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.
**RYAN DAVID + THE ROADHOUSE BAND at Saturn.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
**TACO TUESDAY R & B NIGHT, EVERY TUESDAY 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.
**REMEMBER SPORTS with UOUBET and CLOVERS at Saturn.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**SPECIAL EVENT: GRITS & EGGS PODCAST: THE FIRST COUSINS TOUR at The StarDome Comedy Club.
**FREE – OLD CITY CHAMPS with GUTHRIE ECHOES, ALSOTHE BAND, and MARK ROBINSON at Saturn.
**MARIAH THE SCIENTIST at Avondale Brewing Co.
**FREE-SUBSTRATE BINGO with JACKIE LO at Saturn.
**OPEN MICK NIGHT at StarDome Comedy Club.
NEXT THURSDAY, APRIL 9
**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.
**OLE 60 – SMOKESTACK TOWN TOUR w/ PLHIL KANE & CIGARETTES @ SUNSET at Avondale Brewing Co.
**KARAOKE KICKBACK EVERY THURSDAY, 6 – 9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd.
**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.
NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 10
**FISH FRY FRIDAY at Lil Mama’s, 1200 Hall Avenue EVERY FRIDAY, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and music with Chef Dwayne “BIG DADDY” Thompson.
**COMEDIAN SPECIAL EVENT: COMEDIAN JB SMOOVE at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN MALIKE B at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**ALL YOUR FRIENDS: THE INDIE PARTY at Saturn.
**Late Night at The Nick with WAVY AWAKENING, DELUSION ZOO and CASEY & THE CATS PAWS.
NEWS TO KNOW AND USE – PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS TO WATCH
**HOMEWISE EXPO – CALLING BIRMINGHAM HOMEOWNERS. If you live in an older home… Join Carol Clarke, Neighborhood Services of Birmingham and NAREB on April 18, 10 a.m. – 4p.m. at the Bill Harris Arena for practical, homeowner-focused guidance and trusted local resources to help you protect your home and plan your next repair with more confidence. Older homes come with real challenges like aging wiring, plumbing, drafts and high-energy costs, roof and foundation issues and “What to fix first decisions.” Discover resources and tools for improving and maintaining your home. Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham and FREE.
FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS
**SATURDAY DAYHIKE, at the Paul Grist State Park, near Selma Alabama with Southeastern outings. – Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the McDonald’s Galleria to depart at 10 a.m. Hiking distance is approx. 5.5 miles. Prior to the walk, meet at the smaller pavilion near the park office to eat picnic lunches. Bring your picnic lunch and park admission as well as a beverage. Walk around the lake and some additional trails in the park. For more info contact southeasternoutings@gmail.com or call 205-631-4680.
**APRIL 12 – SUNDAY DAYHIKE at Oak Mountain State Park with Southeastern Outings.- Meet at 1:45 p.m. in the Oak Mountain Park office parking lot. Depart from there at 2 p.m. Bring park admission fee and something to drink. For more, call 205-7719.
UAB ARTS WEEK
**TODAY – FACULTY OPEN STUDIOS, 5-8 p.m. at 2300 Building on Seventh Avenue South.
**FRIDAY – DEAR EVAN HANSEN Opening Night, at Red Mountain Theatre through April19.
**FRIDAY – JAZZ ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT, 7 p.m. at UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. FREE.
**APRIL 7 – BFA EXHIBITION at the UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts open Tuesday through Saturday, Noon – 5 p.m. FREE.
**APRIL 8 – MERSMANN POETRY AWARDS, 6 p.m. in University Hall, Room 2007. Students will read an original and/or a poem by another poet.
**APRIL 9 – MEDIA AND FILM Open House, 4-6 p.m. at the Media Commons in the Heritage Hall, 1401 University Blvd.
** APRIL 9 – MAGIC CITY SHORTS: STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE, 6 – 8p.m. in the hill Center Alumni Theater.
**APRIL 9 – HONORS RECITAL by the UAB Department of Music, 7 p.m. in the Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St., So. FREE.
IN IRONDALE
**KEEP IRONDALE BEAUTIFUL – SPRING TRASH Amnesty Weeks: District 1 -March 30-April 2; District 2 – April 6-9; District 3 – April 13-16;
District 4 – April 20-23; District 5 – April 27-20.
COMING SOON
**APRIL 11 – YARD SALE, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, 1615 4th Court W, supporting the youth ministry.
**APRIL 17 – A TRIBUTE TO BABYFACE, 7-10 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd featuring BT Collective, Eclectic Soul and Abraham The Voice.
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.
