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Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Birmingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Eric Thomas said that cleaning up Village Creek and building a man-made canal near the Hugh Kaul Trail would give Birmingham a new river walk that could boost the area. The plan would cost about $37.5 million and use both public and private funds—mimicking the success of Oklahoma City's Bricktown Canal.  AL.com

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Drivers on U.S. 231 near Alabama 174 north of Pell City face danger as a sinkhole reopens for the third time in less than a month—ALDOT said they are investigating the issue and may perform further repairs soon.  Yellowhammer News

CULTURE NEWS

  • Michael Mays leads the music program at New Hope Baptist Church in West End and grew the choir from 15 to 40 members while his group won the nation’s best choir award at the Sound Awards earlier this year. He celebrated his third anniversary as Minister of Music on August 3 and will keep building on the church’s long music history.  The Birmingham Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Zoom Basics Workshop

    2:30-4 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn essential Zoom functions from setting up an account to hosting meetings.

    Tue, 8/19/25

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  • Law and Business Networking - Elevating Your Potential

    6-8 p.m. — Mayawell Bar — Free entry — Network with industry professionals in acting, production, and various business sectors to elevate your career.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • Introduction to Excel 2016

    6:00-7:30 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn to create spreadsheets and use essential Excel functions including formulas, charts, and graphs.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Downright Music Event

    6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Standing General Admission — Enjoy an evening with the Erin Mitchell Band in Birmingham's beloved brewery.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Chris Munch Live

    7-8:30 p.m. — StarDome Comedy Club — $30.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with actor and comedian Chris Munch and special guest Adam Bush.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Rickey Smiley Comedy Show

    7:00 – 8:30 PM — Stardome Comedy Club — $54-$377 — Experience a night of laughs with comedian Rickey Smiley at the iconic Stardome Comedy Club.

    Mon, 8/25/25

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  • Canva Graphics Workshop

    2:30-4 p.m. — Homewood Public Library — Free entry — Learn to create stunning graphics for flyers and social media using Canva.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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  • Hack and Forth Comedy Show

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $13.50 — Enjoy a high-energy comedy show featuring quick sets and playful banter amongst comedians.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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  • Ben Bankas Stand-Up Comedy Show

    7:30-9 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $20 to $30 — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of the most popular comedians touring the USA in 2025.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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  • Chrisette Michele Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — Stardome Comedy Club — Tickets from $119 — Experience an evening of soulful music with Chrisette Michele.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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