Weekend Events in Tuscaloosa
Bookin’ It for TCS Libraries 5k 📚 🏃
This weekend, there is a great way to give back to the Tuscaloosa community. The Bookin’ It for TCS Libraries 5k is designed to fund Tuscaloosa City Schools’ libraries. On average, TCS library books are nearly 20 years old, and are in need of an update to their collections to best serve students. The race will be held Saturday at 8 a.m., and will start at The Alberta School of Performing Arts. Participants are encouraged to dress like their favorite book character for the race. Find all of the details and purchase tickets here.
Commoners Masquerade Ball 👑
Saturday will be a night of live big band music, dancing, food, and fun to benefit UCPWA. This Mardi Gras Celebration encourages attendees to wear costumes or masks and dress in purple, green, and gold. Of course, the more colorful beads the better. A king and queen from the UCP Krew of Commoners will be crowned! The event will be held on Saturday, March 2 from 7-11 p.m. at the Hotel Capstone. RSVP online and make your donation at www.ucpwa.org.
Alabama vs. LSU Men’s Basketball 🐘 🏀
Don’t miss the UA Men’s Basketball Senior Day! LSU will be visiting Coleman Coliseum for an exciting game this Saturday. The game starts at 11:00 a.m. UA students get in free with their ACT card, and the first 500 students to arrive will receive free chicken and waffles! General admission tickets can be purchased here.
Alabama Gymnastics vs. Auburn 🐘🏅
The Iron Bowl of gymnastics is happening this weekend in Tuscaloosa! Friday night, the Crimson Tide will take on Auburn in Coleman Coliseum. The match will begin at 6:30 p.m. Students get in free with their ACT card, and general admission tickets can be purchased here.
The Vegabonds with BB Palmer at Green Bar 🎶
It wouldn’t be a Saturday in Tuscaloosa without some great live music. Green Bar has you covered with a performance from The Vegabonds with BB Palmer, a southern rock band. The show will start at 10:00 p.m., but get there early for better seats! Learn more about this event here, and purchase tickets here.
This isn’t all that Tuscaloosa has to offer this weekend. To read about everything that is happening, check out Visit Tuscaloosa’s event page here!
What to look forward to:
Druid City Music Festival 🎶
I’m sure that you have seen the incredible lineup of Big Boi 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.
Bicentennial Bash 🎉
All-star Alabama musicians Jason Isbell and Moon Taxi will headline a FREE family friendly concert, Saturday, March 30 at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. The concert is part of the City of Tuscaloosa Bicentennial Bash. This come-and-go event will also be a day-long celebration of Tuscaloosa’s 200th birthday, and will include a lively Kids Zone with rides, inflatables and hands-on activities for children of all ages. For more information about the Tuscaloosa 200 celebration throughout the year, visit the website here.
Druid City Arts Festival 🖼
DCAF will be back this year for two days, April 5-6! It has been expanded to be even bigger and better than ever. The added Friday night event will feature live music and arts, and Saturday will still be full of art, music, and activities for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to put this FREE event on your calendar! For more information, visit their website here.