VERY HOT DAYS AND THE LAST OF THE SUMMER! ENJOY EVERY MINUTE! STAY COOL!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**BONES AND CONES ICE CREAM SOCIAL presented by Irondale Mayor James. D. Stewart, Jr., 5-7 p.m. at the Tails by the Rails at Ellard Park, 2420 Ruffner Court.
**AFTER WORK PROFESSIONAL SOIREE EVERY THURSDAY at Majestic ULTRA Lounge, 230-18th Street North. Happy Hour 5 – 9 p.m. Unwind and Connect hosted by Commissioner Sheila Tyson.
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**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.
**COMEDIAN LA’TREZ ANDERSON at StarDome Comedy Club.
**MAJOR with JAHNAH CAMILLE, BITTER CALM at Saturn.
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 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
**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, AUGUST 21
IT IS FRIDAY…the weekend starts…
**GOLDEN RHYTHMS JAZZ BRUNCH, 11 a.m., at Alabama AGC Building, Irondale with delicious Chef prepared Brunch by Infiniti Eats and musical performance by SHERRY REEVES. This event celebrates National Seniors Day. For more, call 205-951-1413.
**FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Linn Park.
**MS. RENEE LIVE: ONE NIGHT ONLY TOUR!! at StarDome Comedy Club.
**MYSTERY HEADLINER SHOW at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**ANDREA REALLY 360 RAVE with RELLY, LEHTUR:O at Saturn.
**CLAY CLEAR BAND with KID SLY at The Nick.
**STRAIGHT TEQUILA NIGHT – THE PREMIER TRIBUTE TO ‘90s COUNTRY at Iron City.
**GOOD MUSIC WITH GOOD PEOPLE BREWING at Dave’s, 6 p.m. at Dave’s Pub.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
**SATURDAYS AFTER DARK at Majestic Ultra Lounge.
**HOUSE OF JEAVY – NU METAL + METALCORE NIGHT at Saturn.
**COMEDIAN MALIK S. at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**Mr. SCIENTIST, BAD LEAVERS, BRADLEY BELL and GUTHRIE ECHOES at The Nick.
**THE DIRTY GUV’NAHS – MOVED TO ALL GOOD MUSIC HALL at Avondale Brewing Co.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
**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.)
** at Saturn.
**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.
**COMEDIAN D.C. YOUNG FLY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
**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.
**WEEKDAYS – LIBRARY AT THE GARDENS, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Weekdays. Present your Jefferson County Card to check out books, audiobooks, DVDs and more for adults and children at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
**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 – ENVISION RADIO, 12 p.m. ‘Where Praise Meets Talk’ with a Special Guest each Monday. For more: www.envision-radio.com.
**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, AUGUST 25
**MAJESTIC ULTRA LOUNGE HAPPY HOUR, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays with specials. Take your appetite, dancing shoes and your crew. Must be 30 and up to enter.
**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.
**FREE RADIO FREE BIRMINGHAM at Saturn.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
**BIRMINGHAM FERN SOCIETY, Every Third Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. in the conference Room of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Go to the website and email Louise Billings to reserve a spot.
**LEGENDARY SOULFUL HAPPY HOUR EVERY WEDNESDAY, 5- 9 p.m. at Majestic Ultra Lounge with Classic R&B, Songs and smooth Vibes.
**REAL FUNNY COMEDY WEDNESDAYS at True Story Brewing. Sign up at 7:30 p.m.
**SHEER TERROR with SNAKE CHURCH, GASKET, BOOTPRINT and BYMYSIDE at Saturn.
NEXT THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
**READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!!
**AFTER WORK PROFESSIONAL SOIREE EVERY THURSDAY at Majestic ULTRA Lounge. Happy Hour 5 – 9 p.m. Unwind and Connect hosted by Commissioner Sheila Tyson.
**JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
**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.
**MONTAGE, CAVEHOLE with CAPTAIN KUDZU, SERIOUSLY, OH.LAKE at Saturn.
**COMEDIAN MARVIN HUNTER at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**JACQUEES + K CAMP – US OVER “DEM TOUR at Avondale Brewing Co.
NEXT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
**FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Linn Park.
**COMEDIAN GEORGE LOPEZ at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**COMEDIAN JACKIE FABULOUS at the StarDome Comedy Club.
**ANIME RAVE at Saturn.
**CINEMA STEREO, BLOOD MOON RIOT + LIVE OAK at The Nick.
**DARREN KNIGHT AKA SOUTHERN MOMMA at Iron City.
**THE PRETTY RECKLESS – DEAR GOD WORLD TOUR! w/PARIS JACKSON at Avondale Brewing Co.
NEWS TO KNOW AND USE – PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS TO WATCH
**CITY OF CENTER POINT MAYOR BOBBY SCOTT HOSTS BCAAC – Bobby Scott, Mayor of the City of Center Point will host the Black Contractors Association Alabama Chapter (BCAAC) for the Monthly Meeting on August 27, 6 p.m. at Katilynn’s Café, 2209 Center Point Parkway, Center Point, AL 35215. Connect with professionals, build relationships, take part in conversations, collaborate, cooperate, network and support.
**CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT SUPPORTED BY 2026 BOILING N’ BRAGGING – The 17th Annual Boiling N’ Bragging event will be held SATURDAY, 6-8:30 p.m. in Crestline Village on Scott Field across from the O’Neal Library. This is an annual family friendly college football event that features a low-country boil, drink specials, corn hole and activities for children. There will be live music and entertainment with proceeds benefitting the CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT PROGRAM at Children’s of Alabama. Children under 10 are FREE. Rotary District 6860 presents the event. For tickets and more, go to: boilingnbragging.org.
FOR LOVERS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ART
**THIS SATURDAY – 23rd ANNUAL TASTE OF 4th AVENUE JAZZ FESTIVAL – The Taste of 4th Avenue, Inc. will host it annual jazz festival, 2 – 10 p.m. in the Historic 4th Avenue Business District Birmingham, Alabama with Headliner Adam Hawley, Alvin Garrett, Johnnie Nathan, Tre WesLee Sax, Jalo Wheeler, Line Dance Leader Desi Keith, D2 Line Dancing, Sherry Reeves, Emily Jones Band, Birmingham Youth Choir, DJ Gap and DENO POSEY host. The event is FREE and Open to the Public with food trucks and vendors on site. Lawn chairs and small coolers are allowed. Umbrellas, weapons and large cooler are not allowed. Street parking is available.
**NEXT SATURDAY – ARTPLAY NEXT GEN: VISUAL ARTS PORTFOLIO AND THEATRE AUDITION SYMPOSIUM is designed to empower emerging artists with expert feedback and resources to help them thrive in college auditions and portfolio reviews. High school seniors preparing for college courses in the visual arts or theater performance can join this hand-on symposium.at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. ArtPlay NextGen will take place 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the historic ArtPlay House, 1006 19th St. South. You must register through August 15.
FOR FILM LOVERS
AT SIDEWALK CINEMA
**TODAY – FILMAKER NETWORKING NIGHTS, 5 p.m. FREE.
**TODAY AND SUNDAY – ROME, OPEN CITY.
GODZILLAFEST 2026:
**TODAY – GHIDORRAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER.
**TODAY – INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER.
**TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY – GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA.
**TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY – TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA.
**TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY – THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING.
**DON’T MISS – MONDAY THROUGH AUGUST 30 – 28th ANNUAL SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL.
FOR GARDENING LOVERS
AT THE BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS
**AUGUST 25 – LANDSCAPE FOUNDATIONS: SELECTING AND SITING TREES AND SHRUBS, 11 a.m. – Noon with BOB KOONS in the Kaul Wildflower Garden and during the plant sales as he discusses the selection, environmental needs, siting, planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs. Get guidance and a sneak peek of what is at the Fall Plant Sale. Register.
**AUGUST 27 – NATURE TRIVIA NIGHT, 7-9 pm. in the Rushton Garden with HENRY HERSHEY, complimentary drinks and learning things new.
**SEPTEMBER 18-19 – FALL PLANT SALE, Noon – 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday.
IN THE CITY OF IRONDALE
Just a little news
**ONE WEEK LEFT TO FILE – APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF IRONDALE – BOARD OF EDUCATION – Applications are now open. DEADLINE: AUGUST 27, 5 p.m. You can apply: If you are an Irondale resident, have a high school diploma (of equivalent) and meet Alabama eligibility requirements, you can apply. What you can expect: Five-year staggered term, unpaid public service and state-required board training. Any questions, contact: ETolbert@CityOfIrondaleAl.gov.
**AUGUST 29 – 6th ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDER CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT, 9 a.m. Registration and Play begins at 10 a.m. benefitting Spina Bifida Camp and supporting essential resources for children and families at Children’s of Alabama. For more, go to www.AlabamaCornhole.com/FirstResponder.
FOR COMMUNITY EFFORTS, ASSISTANCE AND MORE GREAT THINGS TO SUPPORT…
**URBAN MINISTRY connects neighbors with neighbors to serve Birmingham with compassion and wholeness as well as provides assistance for those that need it with qualification. WE CAFÉ is the cafe at Urban Ministry. It is a weekly café open during lunch hours with great food at 1229 Cotton Avenue S.W. Get a great lunch every week-day, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
**OCTOBER 22 – TABLE OF HOPE – A Dinner to Benefit Urban Ministry, 6 – 8 p.m. This year’s theme is opening doors of hope through compassion, wholeness and community. Support the great things that Urban Ministry do year round. Urban-ministry.org. SAVE THE DATE! LOOK FOR MORE!!
COMING SOON… Look for more, right here!
**SEPTEMBER 12 – DINER EN BLANC 2026 is in Birmingham.
**SEPTEMBER 17-18 – ENCORE’S CHOCOLATE COVERED CABARET
**SEPTEMBER 26 – WE ARE ONE – AN ALL-WHITE CELEBRATION HONORING FRANKIE BEVERLY at the Boutwell. Auditorium. This event is the Black Contractors Association Alabama Chapter Annual event to honor FRANKIE BEVERLY.
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.
