Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue warned that September's dry weather has made grass and brush very flammable — even a small spark from a cigarette or lawnmower can start a fast-moving fire.

Lt. Catina Williams urged residents to use grills only outdoors away from homes and trees and to never leave any fire unattended.

The Railroad Park Foundation will host a picnic to celebrate Railroad Park's 15th anniversary on Sunday, Sept.

28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.—featuring food trucks, a Birmingham Showcase with local merchants, a Kid Zone, and live music by The Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Choir and Pynk Beard.

Organizers canceled the Iron Hills Music Festival set for October 11 and 12 because rising production costs and low demand made the event unfeasible—full refunds will be processed within 30 business days to all ticket buyers.

Fiesta Birmingham will take place in Linn Park on September 27 from Noon to 8 p.m.—a free event offering cultural villages from over 20 nations, live music, dancing, food booths and fun activities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Birmingham’s fall season brings 24 festivals with events like Moss Rock Festival, Southbound Food Festival, and Oktoberfest at Cahaba Brewing Company featuring food, music and family fun — some events begin today and run through Nov.

15.

Rev Birmingham released its Q1–Q2 2025 Economic Vitality Report that showed downtown Birmingham had a slight overall rise in employment—jobs grew on the northside while the southside declined—and 443 new residential units were added.

The report also noted better office and hotel occupancy plus several new dining spots, clear signs that the area remains economically resilient.

A Hoover City Schools employee returned from administrative leave after finishing required training—having fully cooperated with an investigation into an insensitive social media post.

Today, the nonprofit CAFE Group awarded a $1 million grant to Birmingham Promise, led by Samantha Williams, to cover up to four years of college tuition and offer internships for Birmingham City Schools graduates (the program has already helped over 1,600 students).

This funding follows another recent grant and is expected to improve graduation rates and career opportunities (further investments may expand the program).

A federal judge ordered Jefferson County to redraw its commission lines due to racial gerrymandering — the county must file a report on a new plan within 30 days as the 2021 map packed Black voters into just two districts.

Hoover City Council will hear the Hunden Group's findings on the Riverchase Galleria Market Study on Monday — the study looks at options for multi-family residential, retail, entertainment and hospitality spaces to transform the mall area into a new city center.

A full copy of the study will also be available online on Tuesday.

Magnolia Center in Gardendale is set to close after federal officials ended its Medicaid and Medicare benefits — the move will force residents to move and cause 103 employees to lose their jobs, though a judge has paused the termination order.

Birmingham's apartment construction jumped nearly 200% from last year as local groups eased zoning rules and low costs brought new residents into the market.

Analysts say the metro will add about 1,700 new units in 2025—growth that may slow next year but pick up later.

Bingo Loco

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Iron City Bham — $54+ — Enjoy a lively night of bingo with a twist at Birmingham's Iron City.

Vampire Weekend Concert

7-10 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Vampire Weekend live in Birmingham.

Pottery Night at Back Forty

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham — $65 — Craft spooky clay creations while enjoying local brews and bites.

Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Experience the power of Led Zeppelin's music live with Zoso.

Abbey Road Live

6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets from $44 — Experience a remarkable performance by Abbey Road Live in Birmingham.

Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of hilarious stand-up from the acclaimed comedian Jo Koy, blending humor with his Filipino heritage.

Rilo Kiley Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Tickets from $19 — Last-minute tickets available for a night of live music with Rilo Kiley.

House of Harm Concert

8 p.m. — Saturn — Tickets available — Experience captivating post-punk and alternative rock sounds in an intimate venue setting.

Jurassic Quest

12 PM - 8 PM, 9 AM - 6 PM, 9 AM - 5 PM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Tickets required — Dive into North America's largest dinosaur experience with life-size models, rides, and interactive activities.

Black Jacket Symphony - The Era of Yacht Rock

8-9:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Check for ticket prices — Experience a live concert as Black Jacket Symphony recreates classic album magic note for note.