Visit West Alabama

August Art Night
2018-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue , Northport , AL, 35473, United States
Join Kentuck Art Center for August Art Night, featuring exhibits from Leanne Leithauser-Lesley in the Museum Gallery and Colonel Lee Busby (Ret.) in the Teer Gallery. Live-music and pop-up shops in the Courtyard of Wonders!

Live Jazz with Jerry Robbins
2018-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Black Warrior Brewing Co, 2216 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Come out to Black Warrior Brewing Company on 8/5 for live jazz with Jerry Robbins. The event is free. Email eric@blackwarriorbrewing.com with questions or for more information

5th Annual Kick-Off Party
2018-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Sponsored by the Tuscaloosa County Chapter of the UA Alumni Association, the event kicks off both the new athletic year and academic year. This event will be open to all alumni, friends, and supporters of the University of Alabama. Guest speakers will include Eli Gold, Javier Arenas, and Tommy Wilcox. Big Al will attend and there will be a silent auction and door prizes. Hoo’s Q BBQ will be served. The event will be held in the Recruiting Room of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Contact Stephanie Lawrence at 205-310-9036 for more information.
Admission is $20 for adults; $10 for children aged 3-10; under 3 is free.
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuscaloosa-county-alumni-annual-kick-off-event-tickets-47265495369

Alabama Veterans Reunion
2018-08-18 | Various Locations Around Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is proud to be hosting the men and women who have served our country through the Alabama Veterans Reunion event. The goal of the event is to facilitate an Alabama, state-wide, Veteran’s and Family Reunion that engages with the men and women who have or had elected to defend our country by providing a memorable day which showcases appreciation and gratitude for the many heroes in Alabama.

Black Belt Folk Roots Festival
2018-08-25 08:00 - 2018-08-26 17:00 | Historic Greene County Courthouse Square, Eutaw, AL, 35462, United States
This free event is a unique celebration which brings together craft persons, musicians, dancers, storytellers, food specialist, artists and community workers–all of whom are considered bearers of the traditions and folkways of the West Alabama region. Held the fourth Sat. and Sun. in Aug., 8 AM – 5 PM.

September Art Night
2018-09-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue , Northport , AL, 35473, United States
September Art Night features the opening of a show by Kentuck Festival Artist Dennis Thompson (Museum Gallery) and the opening of an exhibition entitled, “The Kids of Kentuck,” which features work by participants in this summer’s kids workshops at Kentuck (Teer Gallery). In the Courtyard of Wonders, live music will be performed by Angela & the Able Brothers. Kentuck’s 8 Studio Artists will have their studios open for demonstrations, questions, and buying art. Kentuck’s Gallery Shop will be open, and we offer wine samples to members.

Vernon Alabama's Gospel Music Weekend 2018
2018-09-07 17:30 - 2018-09-08 21:00 | Vernon City Complex, 44425 AL-17, Vernon, 35592, United States
Vernon Alabama’s Gospel Music Weekend will be held September 7th and 8th at the City Auditorium/Complex in Vernon, Alabama.
Everyone is invited! Bring your friends, family, kids, church groups, and anyone else that loves good gospel music. The weekend will feature multi-talented, award winning Christian artists showcasing a variety of musical styles including Southern Gospel, Christian Country, and Bluegrass.
We will kick off the fun at 6:00 pm each evening. No ticket required but we are asking for a donation at the door ($5 suggested). There will be a concession stand. Great music and good food at a great price!
New Journey Radio will be broadcasting LIVE each evening as well as conducting interviews with the artists. Visit them online at www.newjourneyradio.com, download the app, or on Facebook.
Featured Artists:

Kenny Gardner
Carol Barham
Jesse Reece
McKay Project
The Riders
Eagle’s Wings
Chronicle
Day Three
Zion’s Way
Danny Figgins

*Just Announced a Pre-Concert at 5:30 pm on Saturday Featuring:

Jessica Horton
Amy Richardson
Tim Williams

Come out for a great weekend of music and fun! We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information: Visit Facebook @macnightofworship or call Dennis McKay at 662.889.2829

49th Annual Fayette Arts Festival
2018-09-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Guthrie Smith Park, 430 North Temple Avenue , Fayette, AL, 35555, United States
49th Annual Fayette Arts Festival
205-932-8727
Guthrie Smith Park–A great outdoor event for the entire family, this festival is the longest consecutive running festival in Alabama. Sponsored by the Fayette Art Museum. Alabama’s own Three On A String will lead off entertainment celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial. The afternoon entertainment will be live, local groups/individuals which will provide a musical backdrop to the juried, handmade fine art, folk art and crafts and free children’s art activities sponsored by local businesses, and with a variety of food. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Moundville Native American Festival 2018
2018-10-03 09:00 - 2018-10-06 17:00 | Moundville Archaeological Park, 634 Mound Park, Moundville, AL, 35474, United States
Mark your calendars — the 30th annual Moundville Native American Festival will be October 3 – 6, 2018!
We will have Native American performers, demonstrators, living history teachers and crafts vendors here to teach and celebrate Native American culture. This is a great trip for school groups, so share with your educator friends! Group booking is available in advance: email Kayla at kcscott1@ua.edu for information. See you there!

301 Bistro's Octoberfest
2018-10-05 17:00 - 21:00
Octoberfest brings together the community for an authentic German celebration of food, beer, music, and the arts.

Tuskaloosa Oktoberfest
2018-10-06 12:00 - 18:00 | 3o1 Bistro, Bar and Beer Garden, 301 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority and 3o1 Bistro will host the first Tuskaloosa Oktoberfest on October 6 at noon-6 p.m. located at 301 Greensboro Avenue in Central Downtown.
The Bavarian style festival is a fundraiser to benefit the Tuscaloosa All-Inclusive Playground to be built in Sokol Park.
Activities will include the Buffalo Rock Pepsi stage featuring Oompah-Calypse, an Oktoberfest band and a second authentic Americana band.

A Dachshund Dash and costume contest will benefit the Metro Animal Shelter. Attendees are encouraged to bring their Dachshund or Dachshund-mix to participate, otherwise dogs are not allowed. Organizers request advance Dachshund registration to allow for all pets to be accommodated by visiting http://www.metroanimalshelter.org/dachshund-dash-2018/

9Round Fitness is sponsor for the stein hoist competition. Prizes will be awarded to the person(s) holding a signature beer stein for the longest period of time. A beer purchase is required to participate.

A tented Biergarten with traditional long tables, chicken dance competition and selfie station will add to the Bavarian style fun.
Booths featuring local artists and their wares for sale will be an additional feature of the event. Artist booth details are available by visiting http://www.tcpara.org/oktoberfest and clicking on the artist application button.

Oktoberfest Dachshund Dash
2018-10-06 14:00 - 15:00 | 3o1 Bistro, Bar and Beer Garden, 301 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, 35401
We will sponsor a Dachshund Dash at Oktoberfest. Enter your Dachshund or Dachshund mix in our race. We will race in heats of 5 or 6. All the heat winners will race each other. The final 2 winners will receive a prize. There will be a separate costume contest. Registration forms can be picked up at Metro Animal Shelter or online.
Please come out and be a part of the fun!
There is no fee for the race, but tickets to Oktoberfest will be $10 at the gate. For more information contact Jennifer Earp at jearp@metroanimalshelter.org.

Yuengling Brews & 'Que at The University Club
2018-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 | The University Club, 421 Queen City Avenue, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Yuengling and The University Club present Brews and ‘Que! This year’s annual beer tasting will be open to the public! Enjoy delicious BBQ featuring Yuengling brews, sauces, and seasonings for a night of fun!
Admission is $25/person, and reservations are required.
Please call 205-348-4848 or email ucevents@uclub.ua.edu for reservations!

13th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at CHOM!
2018-10-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Come out for the 13th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at CHOM! The event will be held Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
CHOM closes at 4:30 & re-opens at 5:30 pm
Costume + Food Bank item = Admission for each person, adults too! You can purchase tickets for carnival games at the event. For more information call 205-349-4235.

47th Annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts
2018-10-20 00:00 - 2018-10-21 00:00 | Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue , Northport , AL, 35473, United States
47th Kentuck Festival of the Arts October 20 & 21, 2018 located at Kentuck Park, 3501 5th Street, Northport, AL is nationally and internationally acclaimed. 270+ folk, visionary, and contemporary artists and expert craftspeople presenting their work to you, free hands-on art-making area for children and throughout the park interactive live demonstrations by expert craftspeople—basket-makers, blacksmiths, woodworkers, traditional potters, fiber and fabric artists, quilters, jewelers, and a glassblower. Live music and story-telling, food and fellowship – this is one of the USA’s Top Ten Art Fairs and Festivals. The event is held annually on the third weekend of October.

A Haunting at the Museum
2018-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Alabama Museum of Natural History, 427 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487, United States
Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History and the The Gorgas House Museum to decide for yourself if the UA campus is really haunted during guided, candlelit ghost walks around the Quad, ghostly stories in the Museum and spooky crafts for the kids. Free and fun for all ages. 6:00-8:00 p.m.

November Art Night
2018-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue , Northport , AL, 35473, United States
November Art Night features the opening of a show by the Crossroads Arts Alliance of Gordo, Alamabam (Museum Gallery) and selections from Kentuck’s Permanent Collection (Teer Gallery). In the Courtyard of Wonders, live music will be performed by Three-Eyed Cyclops. Kentuck’s 8 Studio Artists will have their studios open for demonstrations, questions, and buying art. Kentuck’s Gallery Shop will be open, and we offer wine samples to members.

ACTFest 2019 Community Theatre Festival
2018-11-02 00:00 - 2018-11-04 00:00
The Public is Invited to Attend: Open seating throughout the festival. The festival typically presents three to five shows per day, each one limited to sixty minutes or less. Each cast and crew have ten minutes to get their set out of a 10×10 square of backstage storage, and get it ready for “curtain.” After the performance professional adjudicators give their analysis to the cast, director, and crew. Thus, everyone in the audience gets to see excellent theater, followed by positive, enlightening and engaging critiques. Festivals have an awards party where the show that will go on to the next level is announced, and awards for acting, directing and producing are given.

Walk to End Alzheimer`s
2018-11-04 13:30 - 17:00 | 1 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Join us for the 2018 West Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s. When you participate in the walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help participants reach their fundraising goal. While there is no fee to register, we encourage participants to fundraise and contribute to the cause to raise awareness.
Like our Facebook page, “West Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s”, to stay up to date on information concerning the Walk! https://www.facebook.com/TuscaloosaWalktoEndAlzheimers/

Fayette Art Museum Festival of Trees
2018-11-26 00:00 - 2018-12-31 00:00 | Fayette Art Museum, 530 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL, 35555, United States
Free Christmas event with decorated trees throughout the Civic Center/Art Museum. This year there will be a tree designed and created by The Civic Center’s & Art Museum’s Directors celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial. Each tree has a theme and is decorated by local artists, collectors, businesses, schools, church youth groups, Day Cares, and/or school & community organizations. There are more than 2 trees per room throughout the entire building! It is a beautiful setting for family pictures or families to host Christmas events. Opening Reception, Sunday, November 26, 1:30-3:00. Free and open to the public Monday thru Friday, 9am-12pm & 1-4pm. Call 205-932-8727 to book group tours or for other times to tour.

2018 Dickens Downtown
2018-12-04 17:00 - 20:00
An annual Victorian Christmas celebration with caroling and period decorations and characters. The entertainment includes performances of scenes from “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Tuscaloosa and music by the 5th Alabama Regimental Band and local choirs. A real English Town Crier and Father Christmas will also make appearances. For more information call 205-758-8651. The event is held annually on the first Tuesday of December.

A Christmas Carol
2018-12-10 00:00 - 2018-12-16 00:00 | Bean-Brown Theatre, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, 3505, United States
Join us for our third annual production of this Dickens classic adapted for the stage by Romulus Linney!

16th Annual Classic Bridal Show in Tuscaloosa
2019-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul W Bryant Drive , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Come meet with Premier Wedding Professionals, experienced in making your wedding dreams come true. Also, enjoy gourmet food tasting, trending decor options, and the most current bridal fashion during our fashion show. We are also excited to be giving away fabulous door prizes from some of our participating wedding professionals.
Please join us as we bring together two of Tuscaloosa’s longest running bridal shows to collaborating to creating a fantastic wedding show for this year’s event. Our show will take place Sunday, January 27, 2019, from 1 – 4 PM.

Exchange Club's Annual Chili Cookoff
2019-02-09 10:30 - 13:30 | Bryant Conference Center, 240 Bryant Drive , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Come out to the Bryant Conference Center for The Exchange Club’s 13th Annual Chili Cookoff! Admission includes children’s activities, drinks, over 30 samples of chili, live entertainment, and more! Awards and prizes will be given.
The funds raised by the Chili Cookoff will be used for the Exchange Club’s work in Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Development, Community Service, and Honoring America projects. For more information, email glenrho@comcast.net or call 205-750-0719.

Bama Art House Winter 2019 Film Series: "Three Identical Strangers"
2019-02-12 19:30 - 23:30 | The Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Bama Art House, presented by The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa, will host a screening of the PG-13 documentary, “Three Identical Strangers” on February 12 beginning at 7:30 pm. The screening will take place at the Bama Theatre with the Box Office opening at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $7 for students and seniors, $6 for Arts Council Members.

Valentine’s Day Gala
2019-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The Cypress Inn Pavilion, 501 Rice Mine Road North, Tuscaloosa, 35406
Come out to Cypress Inn Pavilion on February 14 for the Valentine’s Day Gala! Dinner will take place from 6pm-8pm with live music and dancing from 6pm-9pm.
Prepaid reservations only! To make a reservation call 205-345-6963 or email catering@cypressinnrestaurant.com.

Crowns: A Gospel Musical
2019-02-15 19:30 - 2019-02-24 14:00 | Bean-Brown Theatre, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, 3505, United States
Come out to the Bean-Brown Theatre between February 15 and February 24, 2019 for Theatre Tuscaloosa’s performance of Crowns. For times of performances and more information call (205) 391-2277 or visit http://www.theatretusc.com/shows/crowns/.
Tickets are on sale now through Theatre Tuscaloosa’s website!

7th Annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival
2019-02-16 14:00 - 23:00 | Central High School, 905 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
The 7th Annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival will be held at Central High School on February 16, 2019. The children’s program will take place from 2pm-5pm, followed by the general program from 6pm-11pm.

T-Town 200 "Black History Month"
2019-02-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Come out to the Children’s Hands on Museum on February 23 from 9am-4:30pm to learn about black history in Tuscaloosa! There will be crafts, games, and a Tuscaloosa Black History exhibit.

Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre Spring 2019
2019-02-26 19:30 - 2019-03-02 17:00 | Morgan Auditorium Morgan Hall, Colonial Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
This event showcases a variety of dance pieces all choreographed by University of Alabama dance faculty, and performed by UA students. Shows will take place every evening beginning February 26 through March 2 in the Morgan Auditorium.
For more information on purchasing tickets visit https://theatre.ua.edu/productions/alabama-repertory-dance-theatre-6/.
