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Railroad Park, known as (Birmingham’s Front Lawn), is in the running for USA Today’s Best City Park award with votes open daily through April 6.

The 19-acre park features reclaimed materials from an old rail yard and hosts concerts, free fitness classes, and cultural events.

St. Paul United Methodist Church will hold its fourth annual commemoration of the 1963 Palm Sunday March with the unveiling of a new interactive exhibit & guided tours on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event honors the church’s civil rights legacy and invites community engagement.

Pizza Grace owners Ryan and Geri-Martha O'Hara have been named James Beard semifinalists for Best Chef in the South, a nod to their 16-year partnership and unique 25-year-old sourdough starter (Frank) that fuels their simple, locally sourced menu in Birmingham.

Finalists will be announced March 31.

U.S. Rep. Aderholt celebrated Friday’s ribbon-cutting for Hadrian’s Factory 4 at Barton Riverfront Industrial Park in Cherokee, which is transformed into a defense manufacturing hub.

The 2.2-million sqft facility is part of a $2.4 billion public-private partnership set to produce submarine components and support over 1,000 jobs.

UAB professor and director Patrick J.

Murphy has been inducted as the Justin G. Longenecker Fellow by the national small-business association at its 2026 meeting in Salt Lake City — a recognition awarded to only 98 honorees since 1986 for advancing entrepreneurship through scholarship and program growth.

Local officials are joining a statewide effort to expand internet access across Alabama with plans for faster speeds and more reliable service; details on upgrades in Birmingham are expected soon.

Researchers at UAB are advancing cancer treatment and prevention with a digital lifestyle platform for survivors, a nanobody therapy to target tumors, and a precision thermal ablation system that protects healthy tissue.

The projects are ongoing and promise new care options.

On World Tuberculosis Day, health officials warned that TB remains a threat — 528 infections and 89 active cases were recorded in 2025 — and urged early testing to curb its silent spread in everyday places like schools and workplaces.

A new Latin-inspired açaí bowl shop called Bandida Bowls & Sips is now open in Five Points South, offering specialty açaí bowls, Latin-inspired yogurts, and dirty sodas at 1024 20th St S, with a grand opening celebration planned for Saturday, Apr.

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The Brook & The Bluff Concert

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — $45/ea — Experience live music with The Brook and The Bluff in a vibrant Birmingham setting.

Rumpshaker 5K Run

8:00 a.m. — Regions Field — Entry fee applies — Participate in a fun 5K run and promote colorectal cancer awareness.

Retirement Party at TrimTab Brewing

6:30-9 p.m. — TrimTab Brewing Company — Ticket required — Celebrate a special retirement with friends featuring Kerosene Heights.

Interceptor Live

7-10 p.m. — Saturn — Free entry — Experience electrifying live music at Birmingham's favorite venue with Interceptor.

Dave Attell Live at Stardome Comedy Club

7-8:30 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience legendary comedian Dave Attell's hilarious stand-up as he brings his new material to the stage.

Pajama Party Featuring A Goofy Movie

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema — Light breakfast options available — Cozy up in PJs and enjoy a classic family film.

Jelani Rose Live Performance

7-11:30 p.m. — True Story Brewing Company — Free entry — Dance to moody darkwave tunes and atmospheric melodies in a unique brewery setting.

Mariah the Scientist Live

6-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Starting at $201 — Catch Mariah the Scientist for an unforgettable live performance in Birmingham.

Ole 60 Live at Avondale Brewing

6-8:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets start at $56 — Don’t miss the unforgettable live experience of Ole 60 in Birmingham.

A Novel Tasting 2026: Benefit for Birmingham Public Library

6-8:30 p.m. — Birmingham Public Library Central Branch — Ticketed — Enjoy live music, a silent auction, and BPL’s signature tasting of wines, beers, and spirits.