Good morning, Birmingham.

Jones Valley Teaching Farm and the City of Birmingham awarded 10 urban farming groups $10,000 each from the Urban Farmer Grant Program (funded by ARPA) to help address pandemic-related challenges and boost food access in our community.

Southbound Food Festival returns to Pepper Place from Sept.

18-27 with a ten-day celebration of local cuisine and culture; programs include a Heritage Dinner and Funk Brunch (tickets launch in July).

Frank Stitt’s signature Pinot Noir reflected his long friendship with famed winemaker Jim Clendenen, who helped shape California’s wine scene.

The wine is available at his restaurants including Bottega and Chez Fonfon and pairs elegantly with a variety of dishes.

Hosting a Super Bowl party for 10 guests may cost $140 today—a 1.6% increase from last year, according to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute.

Prices for veggies like cherry tomatoes, celery and cauliflower are up 2 to 4%, while lower costs for wings and avocados suggest a potluck style could be cheaper.

The annual UAB Alumni Scholarship Run will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Crestline Village in Mountain Brook, offering 5K, 10K, 1-mile fun run and virtual race options to raise money for student scholarships.

Registration is open until April 17 with packet pickup on April 16 – 17.

UAB’s Department of Biology will host Darwin Day on Thursday, Feb.

12, at the Alys Stephens Center. The free event features a public poster session (6 to 7 p.m.) and a keynote lecture by biochemist Andrea Bodnar (7 to 8 p.m.) focusing on marine research related to aging.

After nearly a year of hospital stays, local two-year-old S.J. received a life-saving heart transplant at Children’s of Alabama on Christmas Eve 2025.

The Gowen family now heads home with heartfelt gratitude as S.J. thrives from his new heart (a story of hope for the community).

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is enrolling patients in the BREATHE-3 trial that uses self-expanding nitinol airway scaffolds to treat severe emphysema by reducing lung hyperinflation.

Early improvements have led researchers to encourage qualified patients to call Elizabeth Plan at (205) 975-5294.

Birmingham’s UAB 2300 Building sold for $2.2 million Friday near the medical district.

BP Capital Group will invest $30,000 in façade improvements and begin lease talks with UAB.

Twelve new home listings are available from Feb.

6 to 8 in Birmingham, Hoover, and Vestavia (offering both active and coming soon properties).

All Them Witches Concert

8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Catch All Them Witches on their House of Mirrors Tour for a night of electrifying music.

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special Concert

8:45-9:44 p.m. — Birmingham Museum of Art — Ticket prices vary — Experience a romantic evening of classic love songs performed under candlelight by the Listeso String Quartet.

Railroad Earth Concert

8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Experience a night filled with soul-stirring music and captivating performances from Railroad Earth.

Mastering Addendums for Real Estate Deals

1-4 p.m. — RealtySouth Training Center — Free entry — Learn to craft addendums that enhance your negotiation tactics in real estate transactions.

Birmingham Home Show

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Admission charged — Explore over 200 booths and engage with home experts for inspiration on your next project.

Corey Holcomb Stand-Up Comedy

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — Two-item minimum — Experience laughter and relatable storytelling from the comedic genius Corey Holcomb.

Ultimate Championship Experience Birmingham 2026

8:00 AM – 7:59 AM — 2340 Crossplex Blvd — Competition entry — Witness thrilling cheerleading competitions with bids for prestigious championships.

Aimee Mann's 22 ½ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour with Jonathan Coulton

8-10 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the anniversary of a cult classic album with Aimee Mann and Jonathan Coulton live in Birmingham.

2026 Annual ECOB Engineering Awards Banquet

Evening — Harbert Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate engineering excellence and network with professionals and students.

Meet the GCs Expo – Birmingham

4-7 p.m. — Events at Haven — Free entry — Network with general contractors and discover new opportunities in the Birmingham construction industry.