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Birmingham
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Homewood Public Library will host the Friends Bookstore Bag Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 1721 Oxmoor Road — all proceeds benefit library programs and services. 6 WBRC News
- ➤ Yesterday, Cordova held a community day of service to mark 15 years since the tornadoes, featuring donuts and coffee at 8 a.m., a 9 a.m. prayer, a tree planting at Indian Head Mill Park at 10 a.m., and a blood drive at city hall (9 a.m.-3 p.m.). WVTM 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is now open at Cortland Vesta on Highland Ave in Five Points South and runs Mon-Sat from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will host an official grand opening in mid-May and plans to add lunch items & extend its hours. Bham Now
- ➤ Unbothered Scoops announced on social media that its popular ice cream shop will open soon at 2401 CrossPlex Blvd., Suite 105 in Birmingham's Five Points West neighborhood. The shop is slated to open before the new Family Fun Center near the Crossplex. Bham Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawson State Community College’s Graphic Art Communications program at its Bessemer campus offers hands-on training where students master design tools like Adobe Creative Suite plus complete real-world projects that shape Birmingham's visual identity. Bham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the city provided $200,000 in micro-grants to 14 local groups for violence prevention work on Monday morning at City Hall—funding programs like RESTORE that offer youth intervention, family stabilization and wraparound services, officials said. The Birmingham Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAB researchers launched DiaClue, a free web-based tool to classify diabetes into five subtypes for more personalized treatment. The app, available since March, prompts clinicians to enter patient data and offers therapeutic guidance — a step toward precise care for Alabama diabetes patients. University of Alabama at Birmingham
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Full Moon Bar-B-Que was praised by Tasting Table for serving top brisket among chain restaurants as it marks its 40th anniversary. Some locations may run short on brisket on busy days+ fans order extra custom sauces. Bham Now
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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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MotoAmerica Superbikes at Alabama
May 14-17 — Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum — Admission prices vary — Experience the thrill of superbike racing at one of the finest motorsports venues in the country.
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