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Birmingham
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UniverSoul Circus concluded its Birmingham tour on April 26 at Booker T. Washington K-8, where students and staff welcomed dazzling acts & cultural performances reflecting decades of multicultural tradition. The show featured acrobatics, music and dance that engaged local families. The Birmingham Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three UAB faculty have established a Community Solutions Collaborative to give students real-world experience serving Birmingham. The labs offer hands-on practice in digital forensics & law and data science to support local community partners. The Birmingham Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After turkey hunting earlier this month, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth warned outdoorsmen after testing positive for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Symptoms (swollen glands, severe nausea) emerged two weeks after a tick bite, and he urged proper tick-prevention steps. AL.com
- ➤ Jason Smith is directing SAFER Together—a program that lets local gun owners voluntarily store their firearms at participating shops to help reduce suicides—which was enabled last year by Gov. Ivey’s act, with sites in Pelham, Montgomery, and Dadeville. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the City of Calera will host a celebration at the Calera Courtyard for local wide receiver Kobe Prentice who signed with Carolina Panthers after finishing his college career at Alabama and Baylor. The event will begin at 6 p.m. 6 WBRC News
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Pottery Night at All Good Beverage Co
6:30-8:30 p.m. — All Good Beverage Co — $65 — Create serving bowls while enjoying a beer in a fun atmosphere.
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11th Annual ECD Medical Symposium
April 30 - May 2 — Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB — Registration required — Engage with leading experts on Erdheim-Chester Disease and emerging treatments.
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Alabama Symphony Orchestra Concert
11 AM — Homewood Public Library — Ticket required — Enjoy a captivating performance by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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Uncle LaZer Live Comedy Show
7:30 PM – 1:00 AM — Stardome Comedy Club — Two-item minimum — Experience a night of unapologetically hilarious storytelling from Uncle LaZer.
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Birmingham Vegan Fest Spring 2026
11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Cahaba Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate the local vegan scene with food trucks, vendors, and live DJ at Alabama's largest vegan fest.
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Kid Cudi Presents: The Rebel Ragers Tour
6:30-8 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — $1 donation per ticket to The Big Bro Foundation — Experience an uplifting performance by Kid Cudi while supporting youth empowerment.
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Yacht Rock Revue - Primetime
7-9:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — General admission — Enjoy a night of smooth yacht rock hits under the stars.
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5th Annual City of Birmingham Mental Health Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Linn Park — Free entry — Engage with professionals and enjoy wellness activities while accessing valuable mental health resources.
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Dallas Renegades at Birmingham Stallions
7-8 p.m. — Protective Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Watch the Birmingham Stallions defend their championship title against the Dallas Renegades in an exciting UFL matchup.
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Alabama Ballet's Unbound: Serenade & Carmina Burana
2-5 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying performance of music and dance by Alabama Ballet and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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