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Birmingham
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is growing community ties by offering LEAP sports programs + mentorship, Autism Awareness decals, Coffee with a Cop events and a 'To Be Human' video series that highlights deputies. This summer, Hoop Fest will host a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament to foster teamwork. Bham Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the city will hold a free outdoor screening of “The Magic City: Birmingham According to Sun Ra” at the Sloss Furnaces campus under the water tower (doors open at 7:00 p.m., film begins at 8:00 p.m.) as part of the Year of Birmingham Jazz initiative. The Birmingham Times
- ➤ Bottega — a Birmingham favorite — becomes a finalist for a James Beard Award in the Outstanding Hospitality category as co-owner Pardis Stitt and her team enhance guest experiences in its 1925 Beaux-Arts building. Winners will be announced Monday, June 15 in Chicago. Bham Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices have risen above $4 per gallon, including across Birmingham, as global supply disruptions push up fuel costs; economists warn that consumers may feel the pinch and that efforts to release emergency reserves could ease prices soon. 6 WBRC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAB’s Nurse-Midwifery Pathway received five-year accreditation (valid through 2030) from the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, boosting its efforts to expand high-quality women’s and infant care in Birmingham. The program, the only one of its kind in Alabama, will work with community partners to improve maternal health outcomes. University of Alabama at Birmingham
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In March, 18 food establishments in Jefferson County received health scores of 84 or below after inspectors found mold, pests, and unsafe food temperatures — each business must be reinspected within 60 days to address these issues. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham will host the only US stop of the 2026 FISE World Series — a major event drawing top international extreme sports competitors. Details on dates are forthcoming. 6 WBRC News
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Interceptor Live
7-10 p.m. — Saturn — Free entry — Experience electrifying live music at Birmingham's favorite venue with Interceptor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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J.B. Smoove Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique comedy of Emmy Award-winning J.B. Smoove, known for his role on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.
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The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short
7:30-10:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of comedy and music featuring two iconic entertainers.
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Alabama Summit on Talent Retention and Work-Based Learning
12-6:30 p.m. — Sheraton Birmingham Hotel — $350 — Explore best practices in talent retention and workforce development from Alabama's top employers and educators.
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