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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham Water Works began its 'Hydrate the City' pop-up series at Railroad Park last Friday to help residents stay safe in summer heat — providing water, hydration tips, and free items. The series will continue at regional parks — including a Fishing Rodeo event on June 7 at East Lake Park and ending July 25 at Rickwood Caverns State Park. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chef Rob McDaniel—known for his six James Beard Award nominations at SpringHouse and Helen—opened Bayonet, a new seafood and raw bar next door with his wife, Emily earlier this year. The restaurant serves lunch at 11 a.m. until dinner and features a 'Two Buck Shuck' oyster happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m.—highlighting a menu that brings Gulf oysters along with a diverse selection from across the country. Yellowhammer News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Ben Rosen and sous chef Walker Hughes of The Depot won the Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf in Orange Beach with their innovative 'Alabama Summer' cobia dish—featuring marinated, pecan-grilled cobia and local ingredients. Rosen said his creative use of cobia may have given his dish extra flavor, and he will compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans later this summer. Yellowhammer News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Community College System held the graduation for its first Customer Service Training Program last Thursday at Jefferson State, where ten graduates finished an eight-week course with evening classes—designed to suit busy schedules. The program partners with local businesses and will start its next class at Trenholm State in late summer or early fall—aiming to equip students with essential customer service skills. Yellowhammer News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Birmingham nonprofits held a town hall at East Lake United Methodist Church Saturday morning to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill that would cut nearly $800 billion from Medicaid and almost $300 billion from SNAP plus impact 750,000 state food stamp recipients. Speakers encouraged residents to contact senators as the bill heads to the Senate, stressing that these cuts could hurt local children and families. 6 WBRC News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Mall at Westlake in Bessemer will be redeveloped into Marvel City Business Park—a light industrial complex with new roofing, upgraded lighting and drive-in doors—as Range Light Investment Partners plans to invest several million dollars, with tenant space expected to be ready by the fourth quarter. AL.com
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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2025 Sickle Cell Walk
8-11 a.m. — Railroad Park Foundation — Registration required — Community event raising awareness and support for those affected by sickle cell disease.
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Gaitlin Roberson Live Comedy Show
6:30–8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $30.50 to $42.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising comedy star Gaitlin Roberson and his viral sketches.
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