The Longest Day (Alzheimer's Association)
2016-06-20 | Anywhere Participants Would Like, Select a Country:
The Longest Day is a team event to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association®. Held annually on the summer solstice, the duration of this sunrise-to-sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. Teams are encouraged to create their own experience as they fundraise and participate in an activity they love to honor someone facing the disease.

Celebration on the River
2016-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:00PM – FREE PARA Kids Zone 6:30PM – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Gates Open 8:00PM – Tuscaloosa Symphony 8:30PM – PARA Kids Zone Closes 9:00PM – Fireworks Spectacular

Farewell, Alabama - Paintings and Drawings by Sue Blackshear at Canterbury Episcopal
2016-07-13 05:00 - 2016-07-31 19:00 | Canterbury Episcopal, 812 5th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
‘Farewell, Alabama,’ an exhibit of paintings and drawings by Alabama artist Sue Blackshear will open on July 6, 2016 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Betak/Frangoulis Gallery at Canterbury Chapel in Tuscaloosa. All are welcome to the reception. Sue Blackshear grew up in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery. Art was always among her many pursuits, which included zoology, history, and language studies. Sue’s paintings in oil and watercolor celebrate the natural world around her, specializing in landscapes and flowers. Sue Blackshear has been an active artist in the Southeast and Iowa for many years. She is planning a move to California, so this will be her last show in Alabama for now.

Breaking Out of the Briar Patch: Joel Chandler Harris in Perspective
2016-07-13 09:00 - 2016-07-29 19:00 | W. S. Hoole Special Collections Library, 500 Hackberry Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487
The W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library has been in a semester-long collaboration with Meagan Morris and Rebecca Theus, Masters students in the History Department. Their research, culminating in an exhibit under the direction of John Giggie (History) and Kate Matheny (Hoole), takes a historiographic approach to the works of Joel Chandler Harris (1845-1908), a southern author with lasting popular appeal but a more complex literary reputation. The exhibit looks at his take on the Jim Crow South and how his tales are spread among common stories and art today.

David Gosselin Exhibit at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
2016-07-13 10:00 - 2016-07-29 18:00 | Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 612 24th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host an exhibit of works by Livingston, Ala. artist David Gosselin at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. The display of paintings will be open to the public June 3-July 29, 2016 in both The Arts Council Gallery and The University of Alabama Gallery. An opening reception will be held on June 3 from 5-8 p.m. during First Friday. Originally from R.I., David Gosselin attended Livingston University (now The University of West Alabama) where he studied art, biology and history. He has continued to create art, but has made his primary income by painting houses. The artist has won awards and received recognition in the West Alabama and East Mississippi art communities numerous times including competitions and exhibits at the Coleman Center for the Arts in York, Ala. and the Meridian, Miss. Museum of Art.

"Remember 4 Little Girls: A Gallery of Creative Expressions" Exhibit
2016-07-13 10:00 - 2016-09-24 16:00 | Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, 1901 Jack Warner Pkwy NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
We are honored and excited to announce the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum will host an exhibit from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute from June 28th to September 24th! The exhibition is composed of winning entries in a nationwide high school creative expression contest based on Spike Lee’s Oscar (R) nominated documentary about the 1963 Birmingham, Alabama church bombing that took the lives of four young girls. In 1998, Home Box Office (HBO) announced winners of its nationwide high school creative expression contest. Winners, chosen on the basis of originality, style and content, were selected in four categories–art, audio/video, essay and poetry. Four grand-prize winners were selected from among 4,125 entries. The four winners each received a college scholarship and were honored during an awards ceremony at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. During the ceremony, HBO presented BCRI with this collection of the top entries.

Wish You Were Here II: Kentuck's Community Postcard Show
2016-07-13 17:00 - 2016-07-30 20:00, 2016-07-14 17:00 - 2016-07-30 20:00 | Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue , Northport , AL, 35473, United States
The Kentuck Art Center will host the Wish You Were Here II: Community Postcard Show July 7 through July 30 from 5-8 pm. Join us for the opening of “Wish You Were Here II,” Kentuck’s community show just for 4″ x 6″ artwork. We’ve received postcards from all over Alabama, Tennessee, and even New Jersey.

Mr. Pig Goes to the Market Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society
2016-07-15 18:00 - 21:00 | River Market and Visitors Center, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Mr. Pig Goes to the Market honors Jimmy Welborn, co-founder of Piggly Wiggly stores in Tuscaloosa and Northport. The event will feature food, music, and a silent auction to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event will be held at the RiverMarket Friday, July 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Live At The Plaza Concerts are back - Fridays in June and July
2016-07-15 18:00 - 2016-07-29 21:00 | AL
The very popular musical concerts from last year are back again this year, beginning Friday, June 3 through Friday July 29. Each concert will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Government Plaza, downtown Tuscaloosa. Children and dogs are welcome. The public is invited to bring coolers, food, lawn chairs, blankets and settle in for a great musical line-up. This Friday, July 15, will feature Angela and The Able Brothers. This is a local trio that specializes in soft rock ballads.

The Producers
2016-07-15 19:30, 2016-07-17 14:00 - 19:30, 2016-07-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2016-07-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Bean-Brown Theatre, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, 3505, United States
This record-breaking winner of 12 Tony Awards is the story of down-on-his-luck Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his mousy accountant, Leo Bloom. Together, this mismatched team sets out to cheat their investors – every little old lady in New York – by producing Springtime for Hitler, the biggest flop in Broadway history! Adapted from Mel Brooks’ cult classic film, The Producers takes no prisoners in this zany musical comedy.
Performance Details
Friday, July 15th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 16th at 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 17th at 2 PM
Wednesday, July 20th at 2 PM
Thursday, July 21st at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 22nd at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 23rd at 2 PM *NEW TIME FOR SECOND SATURDAYS!
Sunday, July 24th at 2 PM

The Producers
2016-07-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Bean-Brown Theatre, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscalosoa, AL, 35405, United States
This record-breaking winner of 12 Tony Awards is the story of down-on-his-luck Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his mousy accountant, Leo Bloom. Together, this mismatched team sets out to cheat their investors – every little old lady in New York – by producing Springtime for Hitler, the biggest flop in Broadway history! Adapted from Mel Brooks’ cult classic film, The Producers takes no prisoners in this zany musical comedy.

Black Warrior SUP Championship 2016
2016-07-16 | River Place Condos, 1650 Jack Warner Pkwy NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
This is the first ever SUP race on the Black Warrior River in downtown Tuscaloosa Alabama hosted by Smith Lake Paddle Boards. Race will be held at The Tuscaloosa Riverwalk Condominiums. The 6 mile course and 3 mile course will be part of the Southern Stoke Paddle Series. Both race will also be the second and final legs of the Black Warrior SUP Championship. The first race of the championship will be Paddle at the Rock on May 30th at Smith Lake Park in North Alabama.

The Bama Art House Film Series at Bama Theatre
2016-07-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Bama Theatre Galleries, 600 Greensboro Avenue , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
The Bama Art House Film Series Summer 2016 will began on June 14 and will feature six films. The series will offer a mix of comedy, fantasy, thriller, foreign and biopic. Screenings will take place at the Bama Theatre on Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. with the box office opening at 6:30 p.m. and doors at 6:45 p.m. Discount Punchcard Tickets ($60) will be available at the door prior and will be good for any 10 Bama Art House films. Single Tickets will be priced at $8 general, $7 seniors & students and $6 Arts Council members. The featured film is July 19: Marguerite

Food Truck Rally
2016-07-23 16:00 - 23:00 | Band of Brothers Brewing Company, 2132 Stardust Drive , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405, United States
Band of Brothers Brewing Company is hosting a Food Truck Rally on Saturday, July 23rd. Food trucks present will include Local Roots, JoJos Food Trunk, Archibald’s and Woodrows, South Fresh Catfish Truck and more. Nearby Drish Mansion will also be open with events. Live music, great beer, good company.

14 Annual Hot Hundred
2016-07-30 | The University of Alabama Rec Center, 401 5th Ave East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Join us for the 14th annual Hot Hundred, with headquarters at the University of Alabama Rec Center. We’ll have plenty of parking, plus showers, lunch, and swimming after your ride. Pedal past historic Denny Chimes and Bryant Denny Stadium!The Hot Hundred is known for its excellent support both on the road and at Rest Stops. DCH Sports Trainers station at each stop and also in one of our SAG vehicles to offer assistance…after all we are the Hottest Ride in the South and do everything possible to keep you safe. We even set up ice tubs to toss you into and provide ice towels to get you back on the road! Over 20 volunteer ham radio operators stage on the route, in SAG vehicles and at aid stations to assist with communications. How will you know our support vehicles? There’s no missing them since they all have flashing amber lights atop their cars and trucks! You will also see our Tuscaloosa Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, and Alabama State Troopers on the road watching out for you. Having mechanical issues? Flag us down and get some help from our VeloCity Pro Cycle mechanics. We enjoy awesome support from our Tuscaloosa community!

Works by Laquita Thomson at Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
2016-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 612 24th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host an exhibit of works by artist Laquita Thomson at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. The display of cyanotypes will be open to the public Aug. 5-26, 2016 in The Arts Council Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. during First Friday. The exhibit will feature cyanotype photograms from Thomson’s “Renovation” series and straight cyanotypes from the “Photographing the South” series. She often explores alternative photographic processes such as cyanotypes, printing outside in the sun. For the two series presented here, Thomson used the sun, as well as a light table for developing the images. Laquita Thomson is an Associate Professor at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. where she teaches Studio Art and Art History.

Goodbye Summer Fiesta at CHOM!
2016-08-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Goodbye Summer Fiesta at CHOM! Saturday, August 6, 2016 10 am – 4 pm Sample Fiesta Foods Courtesy of Jalapeno’s! Folklore! Crafts! Piñata’s! Dance to Music by DJ Chuckie! All activities included in admission!

The 23rd Annual Night Light Golf Tournament
2016-08-12 04:30 - 23:55 | Ol’ Colony Gof Complex, 401 Old Colony Rd, Tuscaloosa , AL, 35406, United States
The 23rd Annual Night Light Golf Tournament is to be held at Ol’Colony Golf Complex August 12th at 4:30 p.m. Golfers will play a four person scramble with 9 holes in the afternoon, a break for dinner and a silent auction, then play another 9 holes at dark with glow in the dark golf balls. Single person registration fee is $175 and a team is $700.

Alabama Restaurant Week
2016-08-12 08:00 - 2016-08-21 17:00 | AL
Restaurants around the state, including many featured in the popular “100 Dishes To Eat in Alabama Before You Die” brochure, invite diners to experience the wonderful culinary scene of Sweet Home Alabama. Participating restaurants will offer specials throughout the week.
Go to http://www.alabamarestaurantweek.com/index.php to see what restaurants in which counties are participating!

"Men Who Cook" fundraiser for FOCUS on Senior Citizens of Tuscaloosa Co.
2016-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | McAbee Center, 3801 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404, United States
FOCUS on Senior Citizens of Tuscaloosa County will host our annual fundraiser, “Men Who Cook”, on Friday August 12. The event runs from 6 pm to 8 pm at the McAbee Center on Loop Road. The theme this year is “50’s Diner” and we encourage guests to dress in 1950’s attire. Tickets are $15 with proceeds benefitting the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs and the Foster Grandparent Programs.

Train & Andy Grammar at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
2016-08-14 19:00 - 23:55 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
American roots rock band Train will perform with singer-songwriter Andy Grammar on August 14th at 7:00 pm. They will be presenting their tour at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater rain or shine. Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.

National Pro Fastpitch
2016-08-19 - 2016-08-23 | Rhoads Stadium – The University of Alabama, 321 5th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Broadcast live on CBS Sports Network, the 2016 NPF Championship Series will feature the league’s top four teams in a four-day elimination series beginning Fri., Aug. 19 and concluding with the best-of-three Championship Finals on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 21-22. Game three, if needed, will be played on Tue., Aug. 23. The Series will undoubtedly return some of Alabama’s and the SEC’s superstars along with many of the nation’s most celebrated and decorated college players, Olympic gold and silver medalists, as well as top players and Olympians from both Australia and Japan. NPF Championship Series Week will also include ancillary events such as an Athlete Development Clinic and the 2016 NPF Awards Banquet.

Moon Taxi performing 2 nights at Druid City Music Hall
2016-08-19 19:30 - 2016-08-20 23:55 | Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Druid City Music Hall will host Moon Taxi on August 19 & 20. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. The five-piece from Nashville formed in 2006. Nine years later, they’ve played over one thousand shows and released two albums, Cabaret (2012) and Mountains Beaches Cities (2013). They’ve become a festival favorite with recent performances at Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, Wakarusa, Houston Free Press and upcoming appearances at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits.

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah 5k
2016-08-20 08:00 - 23:55 | Government Plaza, 2106 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Join Alabama Football strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran for a 5K run through downtown Tuscaloosa and help fight Cystic Fibrosis! More details can be found on their Facebook page as the race gets closer. Saturday, August 20 Government Plaza 8AM

The Sixth Annual Johnny Shines Blues Festival
2016-08-20 11:00 - 18:00 | Band of Brothers Brewing Company, 2132 Stardust Drive , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405, United States
Outdoor blues festival honoring Legendary Johnny Shines and his contribution to the Blues. Various Artists, food, vendors, and fun for everyone. For more information, contact shynesbrightly@yahoo.com.

Rock-N-Roll Hope Bowling Tournament at AMF Bama Bowl
2016-08-20 11:30 - 13:30 | AMF Bama Lanes, 520 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
The Find HOPE Here Project and Help the Homeless in Tuscaloosa County will host the Rock-N-Roll HOPE Bowl at AMF Bama Bowl on August 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teams of five can sign up on the Find HOPE Here project website for $125/team. Teams are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Rock-N-Roll band or singer. There will be a costume contest, door prizes, as well as prizes for the highest scores.
