Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
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The Junior League of Birmingham served over 10,000 people last year with 313 volunteers and $235,700 invested in 24 community projects across the city—helping improve education, health, safety and basic needs.
The group also honored its changemakers with awards that recognized their efforts to strengthen the community.
Starting in June, the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama will offer free, prepared meals and snacks to children 18 and under and provide food box distributions to families with children across central Alabama.
Meals are served on weekdays and food boxes include snack packs, fresh produce, and frozen protein — all designed to help ease summer food insecurity.
Highland Park Golf Course has held a free Honor the Brave clinic for military veterans since 2019—offering lessons from experienced professionals; the clinic will take a summer break before returning in August.
Sloss Tech 2025, the South’s leading tech and innovation conference, is scheduled to take place downtown from June 25 through 27.
The event will feature a $50K pitch competition, a developer track, and a new afterparty music festival — efforts designed to showcase Birmingham’s growing tech scene.
Beloved Birmingham music figure Jason Hamric died at 53, and his work with Substrate Radio helped shape the local music scene—he will be honored at an event in Saturn on June 1 at 4 p.m. where community members can share photos and memories.
A new Niche report ranked Alabama’s top school districts for 2025 by weighing academics, teacher quality, graduation rates, and student experience.
Homewood City Schools claimed the top spot followed closely by Madison City Schools and Auburn City Schools.
Homewood Fire Department installed a new $3,500 HAAS Digital Alert System on its firetrucks to send pop-up alerts through apps like Waze and Google maps when an emergency vehicle is nearby — the system gives drivers more time to slow down and pull over to avoid accidents.
The outgoing Birmingham Water Works Board approved contracts for key management positions (each with a minimum annual salary of $215,904) on their final day after Senate Bill 330 removed the previous board.
The new board, which first met on May 15, will review more invoices and bids at its May 29 work session.
Kevn Kinney Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — The Upstairs at Avondale — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music with renowned artist Kevn Kinney.
AHA BLS CPR and AED Class
1-4 p.m. — CPR Certification Birmingham — Contact for costs — Hands-on BLS CPR training and certification from the American Heart Association.
Wim Tapley & The Cannons
6:30-8 p.m. — The Upstairs at Avondale — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music in a cozy setting.
The Temptations & The Four Tops
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Alabama Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Motown sounds of The Temptations and The Four Tops live on stage!
Tim Shropshire Live Comedy Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter from internet sensation and family man Tim Shropshire.
Benji Brown Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Benji Brown, a rising star in stand-up comedy known for his unique voice and hilarious characters.
Benji Brown Live Stand-Up Show
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Main Room — $24.50 — Experience the laughter of stand-up comedian Benji Brown as he showcases his unique voice and hilarious characters.
Sober Supper Club
12 p.m. — The Lumbar — Check the event link for pricing — Celebrate the art of alcohol-free dining with a curated experience of spirit-free cocktails and fine food.
Timber! Featuring Styrofoam Winos and Cash Langdon
8-11 p.m. — Saturn — Free — Experience an evening of vibrant music with Timber! alongside Styrofoam Winos and Cash Langdon.
King George Live Concert
7:30-11 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of live music with King George at the BJCC.
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