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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham will host many events this May as the Regions Tradition, Beetlejuice Musical and various festivals, concerts, and sports races are scheduled from May 2 to May 31+ residents can look forward to diverse activities that engage families and local communities. Detailed dates and times offer plenty of choices for fun and cultural events across the city. Bham Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 27th Annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival is underway at St. Elias Church on 8th Street South with live music from the Amin Sultan Lebanese band, traditional dances by local youth, and hourly guided tours of the historic church. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and today, offering authentic Lebanese cuisine and takeout options—even in rainy weather. WVTM 13
- ➤ Metal artist Reuben Halpern made an 800-pound, seven-foot-tall Holocaust memorial statue that looks like a dead tree on rusted railroad tracks, and Temple Beth-El members will dedicate it at Elmwood Cemetery on Sunday, April 27 at 9 a.m. in Block 40 (600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive). AL.com
- ➤ Vulcan Park and Museum hosts the exhibit From Steel to Stage that shows Birmingham’s theater history with artifacts and playbills from old theaters. The exhibit runs now through January 11th, 2026—adults pay $6 and children $4, with free entry for kids age 4 and under—and gives visitors a look at the city’s rich stage heritage. Bham Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, members of the 16th Street Baptist Church broke ground on a new 13,000-square-foot Education and Visitors Center next to the church sanctuary and parsonage to serve as a hub for education, reflection and community engagement. The center will include classrooms, meeting spaces, an exhibit hall and a dedicated area to honor the Civil Rights Movement (supported by local and national organizations) and will guide future tours and events. Bham Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Millions of birds are flying overhead+many local birdwatchers are gearing up for today's Go Birding Day. Alabama Audubon recorded 514 birds banded at Fort Morgan on April 16+local conservation programs host birding classes to help protect bird species. Bham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Birmingham Police Department has opened recruitment for its upcoming Police Academy class, which will begin on July 28; interested applicants must first complete a Physical Agility Screening test starting today at Birmingham CrossPlex plus later dates on May 3, May 17, and June 7. New officers who finish training will receive a $10,000 signing bonus. The Birmingham Times
- ➤ Gov. Ivey allocated over $237,000 in grants to Birmingham and Jefferson County to cut violent crime, with Birmingham set to use its $100,000 to update police equipment and the county using its $137,242 to buy ballistic tracing tools—after 194 homicides were recorded countywide in 2024. AL.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bham Now spent a day in Crestline Village exploring local coffee shops, boutiques, and a hair salon in Mountain Brook, and the piece shared stops from Church Street Coffee & Books to Otey’s Tavern — a local favorite for drinks. The feature detailed the simple joy of a day in a vibrant village with plenty of spots to eat, shop, and relax. Bham Now
SHOP NEWS
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Eric Eaton's Magic Show
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $25 to $35 — Experience laughter and amazement with Eric's unique blend of magic and comedy.
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Birmingham Speed Dating for Ages 35-49
7-9 p.m. — Brock's Gap Brewing Company — Cost varies — Meet local singles in an engaging and fun environment through speed dating.
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Hack and Forth Comedy Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr — $10 — Enjoy a high-energy comedy night featuring rapid-fire sets and playful banter from comedians.
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Houndmouth Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — $32 — Experience the live sounds of Houndmouth at a local favorite venue in Birmingham.
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Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Barber Motorsports Park — Race entry fee includes General Admission — Experience the thrill of racing at the Indy 5K and enjoy post-race festivities.
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Healing from Within: Gut Health and Adrenal Function
8 a.m-2 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham SE/Liberty Park — Registration by April 3 — Explore the impactful link between gut health and adrenal function with Dr. Bart Precourt.
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Sesame Street Live: Say Hello
2-3:30 p.m. — Birmingham Children's Theatre — Family event — Sing, dance, and play with Elmo and friends in a fun game of hide & seek.
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Mason Via Live Performance
6:30-8 p.m. — The Upstairs at Avondale — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of live music from Mason Via in a cozy Birmingham venue.
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Funny Lane Comedy Tour
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $— Enjoy a night of laughter with three high school friends turned comedians showcasing their hilarious stories.
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Willow Avalon Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Saturn — Prices vary — Experience the enchanting blend of country and Americana sounds from Willow Avalon as she showcases her musical journey.
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