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Autumn is almost here, and that means football and fun in Tuscaloosa. When you aren’t watching the Tide roll (or your favorite team), head out to see some live music or enjoy some fun activities with the kids.

Drew Ellis at Rhythm & Brews

Rhythm and Brews was packed with people to see Farmer’s Daughter last weekend as part of the Druid City Music Festival, and they are keeping the great music going again this weekend. Drew Ellis will take the stage Saturday, August 31, playing his brand of traditional and outlaw country. The American veteran is a singer/songwriter of heartfelt songs that are influenced by war as well as everyday life. Drew lives what he sings, and that’s why you won’t want to miss him Saturday night at Rhythm & Brews. For more info visit this Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/rhythmtuscaloosa/

The 9th Annual Johnny Shines Blues Festival

Tuscaloosa’s got the blues this weekend at the Johnny Shines Blues Festival. This day-long event will have you singing and enjoying great live music from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. This family-friendly event will have games and face painting for kids, The Little Miss Johnny Shines Beauty Pageant, food and lots of fun. Doors at 8 a.m., with a motorcycle contest from 9-10; Little Miss Johnny Shines 10-11; children’s carnival from 10 to noon; church choirs at 3:30 p.m.; Drum Nation at 4; ABP at 4:45; Country Gold 5:15; Earl “Guitar” Williams 6:15; DuChaine 7:15; Carroline Shines and Impulse Band 8:15; and Little Jimmy Reed 9:15. For more information contact Carole Taylor At The McAbee Activity Center at 205-562-3235. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the event.

Jazz in the Park

Jazz in the Park is a free concert series for the public that travels each weekend to various communities throughout the state of Alabama. This Sunday, September 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m experience live jazz music in lovely Capitol Park courtsey of Magic City Smooth Jazz. This organization has put on over 125 free concerts to the public around Alabama. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a Sunday evening full of jazz.

Children’s Hands-On Museum

It’s a conundrum of a weekend this Saturday at the Children’s Hands-On Museum with Brain Games. Kids will solve puzzles, be confounded by riddles, and can solve all the mysteries to win a prize. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Country music, golf, and bugs – how is that for a wide range of things to do? Start the weekend off a little early with Concerts at the Cypress on Thursday night. Friday is the 26th Annual Night Lite Golf Tournament, and more great country music with Dierks Bentley at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre. Wrap up the weekend on Saturday by “bugging out” at “Insect Day” at CHOM.

Concerts at the Cypress 🎤

Kick off the weekend with Concerts at the Cypress on Thursday, August 8. Donnie Jones will be performing at the Cypress Inn Pavilion starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. All tickets include food. Good music, good food for a great combination you won’t want to miss. For tickets call 345-6963 or visit https://www.cypressinnrestaurant.com/concerts-at-the-cypress.

26th Annual Night Lite Golf Tournament ⛳️

Spend your weekend helping a great cause and having fun while doing it. The Child Abuse Prevention Services is putting on their 26th annual golf tournament, Friday, August 9, at Tall Pines Golf Course. Registration will start at 3:00 p.m., and the tournament will begin at 4:30 p.m. Registration is $125 per person. Golfers will play nine holes before dark and nine holes after dark. Lots of additional activities included with a grand prize drawing, hole in one contest, and silent auction. For more information click here.

Dierks Bentley at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 🤠

Who doesn’t love a summer country concert? Dierks Bentley is bringing his “Burning Man” tour to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre this Friday, August. The show opens with Jon Pardi and other special guests starting at 7:00 p.m. Come and spend your Friday night with one of the biggest names in country music! For more information click here.

Inspect Insects at CHOM 🐜 🐛 🐞

Do your kids love crawly critters? If so, then this is the activity for them. Go and inspect insects at CHOM on Saturday, August 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Examine Specimens from all over the world, build a bug hotel, and discover your own species of insects. The event is free with admission. For more information click here.

Later this summer

The Mercedes Benz Druid City Music Festival 🌛

Tickets for DCMF 2019 are on sale now and you do not want to miss this opportunity! Big Boi, Turkauz, Break Science and Blackberry Smoke are a few of the talented artists that are coming to Tuscaloosa in August. To learn more about the festival and to purchase your tickets, click here.

Finding a good coffee shop is not always easy. Everyone likes a different vibe and menu, but Tuscaloosa has it all. From cozy to modern you will find the space where you fit in most to sit down and have a nice cup of joe.

1. Heritage House Coffee & Tea

Heritage House opened in Tuscaloosa in June 1994 and was our towns first coffee shop ever. If you are looking for a cozy coffee shop, this is your place. Heritage House is a great spot to grab a coffee on the go, breakfast, or even lunch. Their menu has a little bit of everything from gourmet drinks to pastries and sandwiches. One of the many menu items they are known for is their baked oatmeal, you can even buy the mix yourself to bake at home! The baked oatmeal is a great, warm start to anyone’s day. My personal favorite thing to get at Heritage House is a vanilla latte with peppermint and an orange roll. The atmosphere in the shop is laid back and welcoming. You can even go to a wall filled with coffee cups and pick one out that you want your drink to be served in. So, if you are looking for a cozy coffee shop to grab a cup of joe and a pastry to have a chat with a friend look no further than Heritage House Coffee & Tea.

2. O’Henry’s Coffee

O’Henry’s Coffee is a great place to meet with friends. Whether you are catching up with old friends or meeting new ones it is a great environment to talk and have fun while enjoying fantastic drinks. The atmosphere at O’Henry’s is all about community and gathering, they make the atmosphere comfortable to have a conversation without feeling like you have to whisper. Regarding coffee, they serve lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. Plus a few of their specialty drinks include their O’Frappes which can be made with flavors like caramel, mocha chip, and turtle. O’Henry’s also serves food such as wraps, salads, and pastries made daily. So, grab some friends and head to O’Henry’s for some coffee and conversation.

3. Monarch Espresso Bar

Monarch is definitely the place to go to just sit and recharge. The atmosphere is very chill and quiet and very zen. They have a great menu with a lot of variety. Of course, they have the basics such as espresso, lattes, iced coffee, cold brew, and a variety of different pour-overs. Out of their many specialty drinks on the menu, my personal favorite is the parker, which is a salted caramel latte, but if you are into cold brew you need to get the vanilla sweet cream cold brew! If you want to grab a bite to eat they offer things such as avocado toast, granola with yogurt, and a selection of different bagels. Grab a book and have some “me” time at Monarch Espresso Bar!

4. Turbo Coffee

Turbo Coffee has a very modern and hipster type vibe to it. Casual and hard-core coffee drinkers alike should definitely check this place out. Turbo does so much more than coffee as well. Their specialties are health foods such as acai bowls, made in house cold-pressed juices, and superfood smoothies. They also make delicious pastries daily. This is a great place to go chill with friends and family and catch up with one another.

People come to Tuscaloosa for many reasons. The main reason being that we have a phenomenal football program. But Tuscaloosa is more than just Bryant Denny Stadium and Nick Saban. Tuscaloosa always has events going on so you will never be bored on your visit. But the most important thing about any getaway is the food. Tuscaloosa has many resteraunts that are worth visiting while here.

Avenue Pub

If you are looking for a cool place to have a nice sit-down dinner Avenue Pub is the place for you. Located in downtown Tuscaloosa it has a good location close to everything. The restaurant is a relaxed contemporary pub serving brunch and casual American fare, plus cocktails and local beers. The menu is big and has many options so everyone can find something that they like. It has an upbeat and fun atmosphere that your whole family will enjoy. Click here to learn more about Avenue Pub.

Dotson’s Burger Spot

Who doesn’t love a good burger? Dotson’s Burger Spot opened up in August of 2017 so it is still a little new to Tuscaloosa. It is also located in downtown Tuscaloosa. The restaurant is owned and operated by a father and son duo. Who also owns the Southern Ale House in north Tuscaloosa. The menu offers various types of burgers and five hand-crafted milkshakes, which can be served plain or spiked with alcohol. The inside looks like an old school diner with bar stools and booths that will for sure put you in the mood for a cheeseburger. They also offer other options such as turkey burgers and corndogs. They serve chicken as well. Click here to learn more about Dotson’s Burger Shop.

The Levee Bar and Grill

The Levee is owned and operated by Gary McGee and Chris Bradshaw and is located on Bridge Avenue near downtown Northport, Alabama. They opened in March of 2015. The restaurant is in a great location overlooking the Black Warrior River. They pride their selves on friendly customer service and delicious, fresh food, including steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, pasta, and sandwiches. So, sit back and enjoy a dinner overlooking the Black Warrior River and enjoy a drink and a nice meal at The Levee. They also offer private dining rooms for big parties. Click here for more information on the Levee Bar and Grill.

Depalma’s Italian Café

Depalma’s is set in historic downtown Tuscaloosa and have been serving quality Italian cuisine for more than 20 years. They create fresh dishes daily. They have a great selection of beer and wine. Their menu consists of different pastas, calzones, and pizzas. It is a great family friendly atmosphere that the whole family will enjoy. So make sure you are in the mood for Italian and go enjoy some great food. They are closed on Monday so make sure pop in another day. Click here to visit Depalma’s website.

Heat Pizza Bar

If you are in the mood for a pizza Heat is the way to go. Heat has a nightlife atmosphere but is still family friendly. So, sit at a table or have a seat at the bar and enjoy. Heat was founded in 2015 and is located downtown right across from Government Plaza. They serve artisan pizzas and salad made from the freshest ingredients. The inside is cool and modern and has an intimate feeling to it. If you are craving pizza and don’t want to go in and eat, they also offer takeout. They offer fun flavors like chicken bacon ranch and buffalo chicken and of course the traditional cheese and pepperoni. Click here to see Heat’s full menu.

Although the summer is coming to an end, more amazing events are here to make these final weekends a summer to remember. The final Live at the Plaza are this Friday with performances by Jake Austell and Matt Jones. Get your creative juices flowing and get ready for a Super Mario Blowout at Children’s Hands on Museum. Immerse yourself into the Super Mario game by dressing up as your favorite character and playing Mario games. Join local musicians Virginia Hutto and Eva Miller for the ACT 2019 Concert Series. Get ready for a barrel of laughs at the comedy event of the summer, Stand up for Sickle Cell featuring Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson and Lamar Pullom. This event will benefit Sickle Cell Association of West Alabama. For a full list of events occurring this summer and later in the year, click here.

Live at the Plaza🎤🎸

The annual summer concert series is coming to an end this Friday, August 2. Get your blankets, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes ready for the last week of live music. Admission is always free and the food trucks surrounding Government Plaza offer a wide variety of delicious options. Jake Austell will perform from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and Matt Jones will close the night from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information about the summer concert series, click here.

Super Mario Blowout at CHOM🎮

Calling all Super Mario fans for a fun-filled day at Children’s Hands on Museum this Saturday, August 3. Get your game face on and prepare to immerse yourself into a Super Mario game with prizes and crafts. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Start preparing your costumes now and working on your gaming technique. For more information, click here.

Virginia Hutto and Eva Miller at the ACT Studio Theatre🎵

Get ready for a night filled with beautiful music from local musicians Virginia Hutto and Eva Miller. All revenue from ticket sales benefit the ACT and help to meet its operating costs to support its mission. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by clicking here.The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. You don’t want to miss this live music event benefitting a great cause. For more information about the event, click here.

Stand up for Sickle Cell at the Bama Theatre🎤

Laugh the night away while supporting a great cause at the Stand up For Sickle Cell comedy show. This event will take place at the Bama Theatre and will feature comedians, Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson and Lamar Pullom. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here,or calling 205-758-1761. We can’t think of a better way to spend your Saturday night so purchase your tickets now. For more information, click here.

Later this summer

The Mercedes Benz Druid City Music Festival🎸

The weekend is almost here, and there are a lot of exciting events happening around the city. Friday kicks off the weekend with the Live at the Plaza at Government Plaza downtown and the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular at The Bama Theatre. Saturday features Screen on the Green at Midtown Village, and a concert benefitting The Actor’s Charitable theatre.

Live at the Plaza 🎶🎤

Live at the Plaza only has a couple more weeks so you don’t want to miss out on this FREE event! This Friday, Ryan Waters (6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.) and The Locals (7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) will be featured in the family-friendly atmosphere of Government Plaza, adjacent to the downtown Intermodal Facility parking deck behind City Hall. Come and enjoy great music from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, kids, and dogs. Click herefor more information.

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular🌈🎶

If you’re a Pink Floyd fan this is the event for you. Paramount’s Laser Spectacular is the smash hit multi-media laser and light show, featuring the original master recording of Pink Floyd. The laser spectacular will take place at The Bama Theatre on Friday the 19th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This will be an event that you do not want to miss out on. For more information visit http://www.laserspectacular.com.

Screen on the Green 🌳🍿

Looking for something to do with the kids on Saturday night? This is the event for you. Come to Screen on the Green at Midtown Village. The the third installment of the Hotel Transylvania series starts at 8:00 p.m. Get there early and receive special promotions from surrounding restaurants. In this exciting film the characters embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship. So, grab your blankets and come have a night the kids will for sure enjoy. Click herefor the complete list of showings and the restaurants that have special offers.

The Actor’s Charitable Theatre Concert Series 🎭

Join local musicians Joiee Steele and Reagan Branch for a concert benefiting the Actor’s Charitable Theatre (ACT). ACT is a community theatre that depends upon partnerships and events like this one. Admission will help the ACT meet operating costs to support its mission. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m., at The ACT Studio Theatre in Northport. For more information you may visit http://theactonline.com/

Comic Book Chaos at CHOM💥

Do your kids love comic books? If the answer is yes, they will love Comic Book Chaos at the Children’s Hands on Museum. The event is Saturday, July 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Come and create your own comic strip, decorate a superhero sun-catcher, and participate in superhero science experiments! All activities are included with admission. Click herefor more information.

Later this summer ☀️

The Mercedes-Benz Druid City Music Festival
Excited about the incredible lineup of Big Boi, Blackberry Smoke, Turkuaz, Break Science and others for the Druid City Music Festival? Purchase your tickets NOW! To read more about this exciting event as well as buy your tickets, please visit the website here.

Another summer weekend is approaching so are exciting events for all ages in Tuscaloosa! The annual Live at the Plaza continues this Friday, July 12 with a performance by The Orange Constant. For performing arts guru’s, enjoy a live performance of Grease July 12 through July 21. The summer movie series, Screen on the Green is returning to Midtown Village every Saturday night. Get ready for a night filled with laughs at the Bama Theatre. You don’t want to miss the annual comedy show, “Now That I Have Your Attention” by comedian Darrell Young on July 13. Bring your water bugs to Children’s Hands on Museum for Super Shark Saturday on July 13. With these exciting events upon us, there are many options to fill your summer days with fun. For a full list of events, click here.

Live at the Plaza 🎤

Join us for the weekly music series of the summer, Live at the Plaza. Food trucks and live music surround Government Plaza every Friday night beginning at 6:00 p.m. This Friday, July 12 The Orange Constant will be taking the stage. Admission is always free. You are always guaranteed a good time and good music at this event! For more information, click here.

Grease🎵

Grease is coming to Tuscaloosa! Journey through Rydell High’s senior class of 1959 and relive the romance of their summer nights. The musical is taking place July 12 through July 21 with various show times at the Bean-Brown Theatre. You don’t want to miss the hottest musical of the summer! For ticket information, click here.

Screen on the Green🎬🍿

Catch your favorite summer flick at Screen on the Green at Midtown Village. This free admission event takes place every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. from July 6 through August 3. This Saturday, July 13, Disney’s “Dumbo” will be on the big screen. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, click here.

“Now That I Have Your Attention” Darrell Young Annual Comedy Show🤣

Prepare for a barrel of laughs this Saturday night at the Darrell Young Annual Comedy Show, “Now That I Have Your Attention” at the Bama Theatre. The box office opens at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the event, click here.

Super Shark Saturday at CHOM🦈

It’s Super Shark Saturday this Saturday, July 13 at Children’s Hands-On Museum. Bring your little ones for a fun-filled day with activities such as making a swimming shark and shark games. All activities are included with admission! The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about the adventure-filled day, click here.

Later this summer

The Mercedes Benz Druid City Music Festival🎶

Happy Fourth of July! Tuscaloosa has a lot of fun things planned to make sure your 4^th is a happy one. Celebration on The River is the perfect way to end your Fourth with a bang! Enjoy the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra plus live bands and fireworks. “Live At The Plaza” is back on this Friday with The Divebombers playing from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Midtown Village is kicking off their Screen On The Green movie series on Saturday, July 6, with “Mary Poppins Returns” at 8:00 p.m. If you are looking for a fun activity for your kids during the day Saturday look no further than CHOM Rocks, where the rocks that are painted will be scattered around Tuscaloosa to brighten people’s days.

Celebration On The River 🎇🇺🇸

The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is THE place to be on the 4th of July. Starting at 6:00 p.m., by The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra will perform, as well as, The Divebombers, and DJ Chuckie. The PARA kids zone features inflatables, face painting, and laser tag. The fireworks extravaganza begins at 9:00 p.m. This is a free family-friendly event for all ages. For a full schedule of the night click here! Please keep in mind the amphitheater enforces a clear bag policy.

Live At The Plaza 🌳🎤

The very popular fifth annual “Live At The Plaza” FREE summer concert series is back to rock you in 2019. This Friday, The Divebombers will be featured in the family-friendly atmosphere of the Government Plaza, adjacent to the downtown Intermodal Facility parking deck behind City Hall. Enjoy great music every Friday night in June and July from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. Bring your quilts, lawn chairs, kids, and dogs. To see the entire line-up for the rest of June and July go to https://www.tuscaloosa.com/latp.

Screen On The Green 🎥🍿

Midtown Village’s free summer movie series “Screen on the Green” is back every Saturday at 8:00 p.m., July 6-August 3, on The Green at Midtown Village. This weekend’s movie is “Mary Poppins Returns.” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and family for movies under the stars. Come early and enjoy special dining offers all day on movie Saturdays at all participating restaurants and eateries. And don’t miss The Baked Bear’s yummy and soothing ice cream sandwich cart on The Green. This is a free community event, and movies are shown weather permitting. Any movies cancelled due to weather will be shown at a later date. The event is sponsored by the YMCA of Tuscaloosa County, Inc. For a list of upcoming movies click here.

CHOM Rocks 🎨🖌

Head on over to the Children’s Hands on Museum of Tuscaloosa on Saturday, July 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for CHOM Rocks! Your little ones will be able to paint rocks to then deposit at various locations around Tuscaloosa, which is sure to brighten someone’s day. All activities are included with admission, so bring your kids for an activity with a great cause at CHOM! #The KindessRocksProject

Later this Summer

The Mercedes-Benz Druid City Music Festival 🎶
You have likely seen by now the incredible lineup of Big Boi, Blackberry Smoke, Turkuaz, Break Science and others for the Druid City Music Festival, but did you know that you can purchase tickets NOW? To read more about this exciting event and buy tickets, please visit the website here.

The weekend is upon us again and like every weekend in Tuscaloosa, there are a variety of things to do. Start the weekend off with Live At The Plaza at Government Plaza downtown, and the Black Warriors Songwriters Festival at venues all around the city. On Saturday head to T-Town Harley Davidson and enjoy live music and free food or bring your kids to CHOM for a day full of gross crafts and activities. Then on Sunday go to Super Skate and support the Druid City Dames for an action-packed roller derby match!

Live At The Plaza 🎤🌳

The very popular fifth annual Live At The Plaza FREE summer concert series is back to rock you in 2019. This Friday Black Warrior Songwriters (6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.) and Adam Hood (7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) will be featured in the family-friendly atmosphere of the Government Plaza, adjacent to the downtown Intermodal Facility parking deck behind City Hall. Enjoy great music every Friday night in June and July from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. Bring your quilts, lawn chairs, kids, and dogs. To see the entire line-up for the rest of June and July go to https://www.tuscaloosa.com/latp.

Black Warriors Songwriters Festival 🎵✏️

Eatmybeats, in partnership with local songwriters, Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports, and Hotel Indigo, is proud to announce plans for the Black Warrior Songwriters Festival. This unique event will bring 40 local and regional songwriters to venues in downtown Tuscaloosa for intimate “in-the-round” style performances. During the “in-the-round” performances, three to four songwriters take the stage together and each takes turns performing an original song. After all, have performed, the “round” will start over with the first artist performing again, until each artist has performed around 4 to 5 songs each. This format allows for a rare look into the stories behind the songs in an intimate setting. Venues include Green Bar, The Lookout at Hotel Indigo, Black Warrior Brewing Co., 301 Bistro, Bar, and Beer Garden, Billy’s Sports Grill, and Tavern 1831. Admission is free! To learn more about the artists performing visit https://www.blackwarriorsongwriters.com/#home-section.

Jammin’ In June 🏍🍧

Jammin’ In June Bike Night at T-Town Harley-Davidson Saturday is June 22, from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. There will be live music by The Doc Johnson Band, free food & beverages, door prizes, vendors, SnoVille Shave Ice, bounce house for the kids, and more! This is a free Event. All vehicles welcome!

Grossology at CHOM 🤢

Come get gross at the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa this weekend! On Saturday, June 22 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. bring your kiddos for fun activities that are guaranteed to get gross. Identify animal poop, make your own boogers and bubbles! All activities included with admission! To get to know more about CHOM visit http://www.chomonline.org/.

Druid City Dames vs. Southern Harm Derby Dames 🌙

Come out and support Tuscaloosa’s very own roller derby team! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. at Super Skate with the starting whistle at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $13 at the door, but $10 online Kids 12 and under free! To learn more visit http://www.druidcitydames.com/.

Later this Summer

The weekend has rolled around again with lots of exciting events happening around the city. Friday kicks the weekend off with Live At The Plaza at Government Plaza downtown, and Hank Williams Jr. at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Saturday is Hogwarts Day at CHOM. Bring all of your young witches and wizard for a day they will for sure enjoy. On Saturday night enjoy a concert benefitting The Actor’s Charitable Theatre. Also, on Saturday head to The Lookout Rooftop Bar and enjoy a night supporting Equality On The River!

Live at the Plaza 🎶

The very popular fifth annual Live At The Plaza FREE summer concert series is back to rock you in 2019! This Friday, Chaquis Maliq (6:00-7:15 p.m.) and Jus Gruv (7:30-9:00 p.m.) will be featured in the family-friendly atmosphere of the Government Plaza, adjacent to the downtown Intermodal Facility parking deck behind City Hall. Enjoy great music every Friday night in June and July from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. Bring your quilts, lawn chairs, kids, and dogs.

Hank Williams Jr. 🎤🤠

Hank Williams Jr. is the next act up in the Coca-Cola Concert Series at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater this Friday, June 14^th.The show starts at 7:30 p.m. What better way to spend a Friday night than with friends at the Amphitheater? For more information visit https://www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com/

Hogwarts Day at CHOM! 🧙‍♂️

If your family loves the Harry Potter series this event is for you. Hogwarts Day is Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attend classes, design a wand, try magical sweets, and more. All activities are included with admission. For more information you may visit http://www.chomonline.org

The Actor’s Charitable Theatre Concert Series 🎭

Join local musicians Royce Garrison and Maggie Butler for a concert benefiting the Actor’s Charitable Theatre (ACT). ACT is a community theatre that depends upon partnerships and events like this one. Admission will help the ACT meet operating costs to support its mission. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m., at The ACT Studio Theatre in Northport. For more information you may visit http://theactonline.com

Equality On The River 🌈

Join Druid City Pride as they celebrate equality in West Alabama. Admission is FREE, but you will want to purchase tickets and participate in the silent auction-style raffle! There will be light hors d’oeuvres, a full cash bar, and great entertainment. The event will be held at Hotel Indigo’s The Lookout Rooftop Bar starting at 6:00 p.m. For more information please visit https://www.druidcitypride.org.

Later this summer ☀️

The Mercedes-Benz Druid City Music Festival 🎶
Excited about the incredible lineup of Big Boi, Blackberry Smoke, Turkuaz, Break Science and others for the Druid City Music Festival? Purchase your tickets NOW! To read more about this exciting event as well as buy your tickets, please visit the website here.

Does free music and art appeal to you? If so, Tuscaloosa offers a variety of big events this weekend that you do not want to miss!! Thursday kicks off with Art Night at Kentuck on June 6, and First Friday is featured in Tuscaloosa art galleries on June 7. Jake Austell and Matt Jones will get the first Live At The Plaza concert series started off right, playing from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Government Plaza. Have you ever been to a birthday party for a cow? Get ready for the celebration at the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa of Moosie’s the cow’s birthday. This is an event your kids will not want to miss!

Art Night at Kentuck 🖼

Art Night occurs the first Thursday of each month at Kentuck Art Center in Historic Downtown Northport, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Activities will include Kevin Irwin’s exhibition, open artists’ studios, live music, extended Gallery Shop hours, chess matches, and more.

First Friday Art Walk 🎨🚶‍♀️

First Friday takes place every month in Downtown Tuscaloosa. Local galleries, businesses, and restaurants extend their hours to allow the community to experience what downtown has to offer. This is a great way to start the weekend, by exploring new businesses with friends. Participating art galleries include The University of Alabama Galleries at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, The Paul R. Jones Gallery, Harrison Galleries, O’Connor Art Studios, and Grace Aberdean Habitat Alchemy. Find more details on this event here.

Live at the Plaza 🎶

The very popular fifth annual Live At The Plaza summer concert series is back to rock you in 2019! This Friday, Jake Austell (6:00-7:15 p.m.) and Matt Jones (7:30-9:00 p.m.) will be featured in the family-friendly atmosphere of the Government Plaza, adjacent to the downtown Intermodal Facility parking deck behind City Hall. This series will take place every Friday night in June and July from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. Bring your quilts, lawn chairs, kids, and dogs.

Moosie’s Birthday Party at CHOM! 🐮

CHOM’s Cow Moosie, is turning four! Moosie’s Birthday Party is this Saturday, June 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Celebrate with games, make cow crafts, and enjoy birthday cake. All activities are included with admission! Don’t miss this udderly fabulous event!

Later this Summer ☀️

This weekend in Tuscaloosa is filled with a variety of events that are sure to appeal to visitors and residents of all ages. The Alabama Blues Project Art Exhibit’s last day is this Friday, May 31. The exhibit offers unique paintings, jewelry, and crafts from local artists. Get ready for a kid-friendly weekend with fun events at Children’s Hands-On Museum and a Family Fun Day at the YMCA. Make sure you don’t miss out.

Alabama Blues Project Art Exhibit 🎶🎸
The Alabama Blues Project Exhibit will host its last day of the fund-raising exhibit this Friday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition features paintings, jewelry, and crafts donated from local artists. The pieces are selected from the Blues Project fundraiser, with art by Emily Pickert, Mojo Fabrics & Quilts, Bruce Andrews, and Kim Deals. All sales will benefit the Blues Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes and preserves the Blues as a traditional art form with focus on Alabama’s musicians. For more information, click here.

Playing with Fire 🔥
Only a few days are left to enjoy local artist Daniel Livingston’s Raku ceramics and his two-dimensional artwork at the University Gallery located in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. The display is featured on Friday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, click here.

McClain’s Summer Daze & Alpha Male Nights 🏈
Join former Tide and Baltimore Ravens standout Le’Ron McClain and guests for a celebration of life, honoring the late Brandon Washington, and raising money for the Benjamin Barnes YMCA. The event will take place the Tuscaloosa River Market, Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, click here.

Babypalooza LIVE! Baby & Maternity Experience 👶
New and expectant parents will not want to miss out on this opportunity. Babypalooza LIVE! is an event hosted by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m,. at the Bryant Conference Center. Babypalooza is free event filled with mini-parenting conferences, pre- and postnatal health information, and opportunities to test advanced products geared for babies. Exhibitors include health and fitness, preschools, financial services, photographers, as well as baby and maternity boutiques. Admission is free but parents should make sure to register for the event. For more information and registration, click here.

Junior Explorers at CHOM 🗺
Join Children’s Hands-On Museum (CHOM), Saturday, June 1, for a Junior Explorers Day. Attendees can make their own binoculars, play the poisonous matching game, and go on an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the museum. Bring your little explorer for an adventurous summer day! All activities are included with admission. For more information, click here.

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