Join us for downtown mat Pilates at our comfortable downtown location at Concordia Beneficial Society on 1st Avenue North.  A 45-minute long moderate intensity, full body workout will be taught by a certified and experienced Pilates Instructor.  The cost is $10 a person per 45-minute session, cash only.  Free parking is available on site. Complimentary Coffee will be provided for the 7:30 AM session.

Bring your own mat Pilates!

Join us for downtown mat Pilates at our comfortable downtown location at Concordia Beneficial Society on 1st Avenue North.  A 45-minute moderate intensity, full body workout will be taught by a certified and experienced Pilates Instructor.  The cost is $10 a person per 45-minute session, cash only.  Free parking is available on site. Complimentary Coffee will be provided for the 7:30 AM session.

The Birmingham Public Library is honored to announce a new art exhibition by Jon Osborne. Scheduled to open in the Central Library’s First Floor Gallery on Friday, February 13, “Avant Garden” features a series of colorful abstract paintings inspired by various genres of music and mixed media. After viewing Osborne’s show, please join him in the Fourth Floor Gallery between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. as he celebrates his opening.

Osborne describes “Avant Garden” as a “poetic, visual interpretation of community, humanity, and the story of the common resilience of everyday people.” Through his kaleidoscopic works, he strives to make the public aware of the beauty of overcoming hardship.

His artwork is influenced in part by a condition known as “synesthesia," the result of a traumatic brain injury he sustained in 2019. Osborne’s particular type of synesthesia allows him to see colors and patterns when he hears sounds and music, which he incorporates into his paintings.

Osborne is a self-taught artist of African-American heritage. His artwork has been featured in galleries and festivals throughout Alabama and on the national level. He advocates for the strong healing power of art and music, supporting the community as a Board Member and Teaching Artist for InToto Creative Arts Forum, a local nonprofit organization.

Learn more about Osborne and his artwork at https://www.facebook.com/jonosborneartist. “Avant Garden” is part of the Art for Everyone project, made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama Council on the Arts.

City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.

Teaching artists balance instruction between creating and responding—young artists make, discuss, and write about their work—thereby facilitating a transformative learning experience for young artists.

Space One Eleven’s philosophy is to provide an environment in which young artists can learn, create, explore, and forge their own path into the world of art. All CCA young artists participate in the end of year exhibition and open house at the end of the Spring Semester.

Students are welcome to join the art class any time during the school year if seats are available. Class cost will be pro-rated for those who join later in the semester.

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Jason Tanner Young

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Jason Tanner Young received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2011 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2008.  He is currently an Associate Professor of Art and director of the Sculpture concentration at the University of Montevallo. Young previously worked at Ohio University, where he taught courses in Sculpture + Expanded Practice as well as the Foundations Department.

Young was awarded the Pentaculum Scholarship in Woodworking to participate in the week-long residency, Spring Pentaculum, at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (2022). At the University of Montevallo he received a Summer Stipend for Pre-Tenured Faculty (2020), and he has also received a Teaching and Scholarly Projects Grant (2022).

Young shows his work extensively, and has been included in exhibitions at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center (Mobile, AL), Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment (Huntsville, AL), Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Gatlinburg, TN), The Sculpture Center (Cleveland, OH), Axis Gallery (Sacramento, CA), Weston Art Gallery (Cincinnati, OH), Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati, OH) the Young Sculptors Competition at Miami University (Miami, OH), the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (Montgomery, AL), Visual Art Exchange (Raleigh, NC), Evansville Museum (Evansville, IN), and Rosalux Gallery (Minneapolis, MN) among many others.

An opening reception will be held Thursday, February 19, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

The exhibition will be on view February 20 - April 17, 2026.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and by appointment.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Space One Eleven presents

“Navegando la Masculinidad de la Frontera / Navigating the Border’s Masculinity“
José Villalobos

José Villalobos is a multidisciplinary artist exploring identity, queerness, and cultural heritage through sculpture, performance, and installation. Growing up between El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, he confronts the conflicts between tradition, faith, and sexuality within Mexican and American cultures. Rooted in personal experience, his practice challenges machismo and the violence of assimilation, transforming materials and symbols to reclaim queer visibility. Villalobos has exhibited nationally and internationally and is a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Painters & Sculptors Grant. Recently he became a Trellis Art Fund Stepping Stone Fellow. His work affirms resilience, tenderness, and the power of self-expression within queer and borderland communities.

For the exhibition “Navegando la Masculinidad de la Frontera / Navigating the Border’s Masculinity,” Villalobos presents a collection of new and past works that create a dialogue about masculinities within Norteño culture, its subcultural predecessors, and related historical movements. Villalobos’ aesthetic often combines the rugged iconography of the West (boots, cowboy hats, leather, ropes) with the flamboyance, glitter, and vulnerability of queer expression. The result is a powerful tension: the imagery of strength, control, even violence (e.g., rodeo, bull-taming) juxtaposed with fragility, costume play, and critique of the structures that define “manhood.”

An opening reception will be held Thursday, February 19, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

The exhibition will be on view February 20 – April 17, 2026

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and by appointment.
Admission is free and open to the public.

RACOMA

featuring St. Yuma

Seattle-based band Racoma crafts a front porch soundscape where indie and folk influences intertwine, evoking a casual warmth like reconnecting with an old friend. Glenn Haider’s earnest vocals are complemented by Spencer Templeman’s dynamic drum sound and Sean Collopy’s lyrical guitar.
Each person’s element is essential, like voices in the heartfelt conversations that make up Racoma’s songs. Their collective sound radiates human connection, with emotional depth that draws listeners in to reflect long after the music fades.

Jefferson County Greenways members and the public can shop plants propagated from our greenspaces in Jefferson County — contributing to their adaptability to the local climate. Every plant purchased and planted helps support the local ecosystem and our protected greenspaces — Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your yard’s habitat, attract pollinators, or simply enjoy the beauty of Alabama’s native flora, you’ll find a wide variety of hardy, beautiful native plants suited to Alabama’s climate.
Benefits of Using Native Plants in Your Landscape
Native plants aren’t just beautiful—they're essential for ecological health. Here’s why you should choose them:

Low maintenance: Require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides
Wildlife support: Provide food, and habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies
Ecosystem restoration: Help restore and protect Alabama's native biodiversity
Locally adapted: Thrive in our region's soils and climate conditions

Member Benefits at the Native Plant Sale
Jefferson County Greenways members receive 10% off all plant purchases and early access to shop the spring plant sale on the first Saturday in April from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.. Not a member yet? Join now to support conservation and save on plants!
Volunteer and Support Local Conservation
We need volunteers to help make the plant sale a success! Shifts are available each Saturday in April and October. No experience is needed. Volunteer perks include morning coffee to start your shift, free lunch and cold drinks, one free native plant per shift. Plus, you get to connect with fellow plant lovers and support local conservation! Learn more about volunteering or reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@jeffcogreenways.org.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Birmingham, AL. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Birmingham Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
Venue: Birmingham Museum of Art
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Birmingham, AL
To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

Time from Inception
This Land from The Lion King
Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar
Supermarine from Dunkirk
Honor from The Pacific
A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Gladiator Suite
Cornfield Chase from Interstellar
Dune Suite
Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
Performers

Listeso String Quartet
Seating Map

Oh Birmingham, have you done your vocal warmups yet?

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.

Don’t be Wicked, meet us on the dance floor at Saturn on 4 April 2026!

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Birmingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Birmingham Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
Venue: Birmingham Museum of Art
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Birmingham
To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Tentative Program

Everywhere
Gypsy
You Make Loving Fun
Never Going Back Again
Don't Stop
Gold Dust Woman
Go Your Own Way
Landslide
Little Lies
Songbird
Rhiannon
The Chain
Dreams
Say You Love Me
Second Hand News

Performers

Listeso String Quartet
Seating Map

Join Chaotic Good Improv for a night of live improv comedy at your favorite local indie cinema: Sidewalk! There's a full bar so you'll have the liquid courage necessary to join us on stage for some audience participation. There's also a great concession stand if you just want to sit back, eat chocolate, and watch the silliness.

Scheduled for Friday, April 10, the Birmingham Public Library's 5th annual Novel Tasting will take place at downtown’s Central Library from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. It will be preceded a VIP reception at 5:00 p.m. This fun evening will feature live music by Sol Música, an elegant silent auction, complimentary drinks, delectable catered food, and BPL’s signature wine, beer, and spirits tasting.

Participation in A Novel Tasting – whether as a guest, sponsor, or silent auction donor – will help BPL continue to provide the community with the highest-quality experience of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.

To purchase tickets and/or to become a sponsor, please visit Eventbrite. To learn more about sponsoring A Novel Tasting, please call 205-226-3728 of send a message to bpl.development@cobpl.com. To contribute an item to the silent auction, please contact Margaret Splane at margaret.splane@cobpl.org or call 205-226-3728.

Born in New York City, the men of Uptown bring powerful vocals, sharp choreography, and undeniable stage presence together in one seamless show. Think smooth R&B roots paired with the energy of today’s biggest pop performances!

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at Saturn on April 10, 2026, bringing the sweat, synths, and nostalgia of the early 2010’s house party.

This is your basement-floor flashback to tight jeans, smudged eyeliner, and nights that felt like a house show turned afterparty. Expect a high-energy dance floor fueled by indie sleaze classics and remixes you forgot you loved, from LCD Soundsystem and The Rapture to Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, MGMT, Crystal Castles, and more. No frills, just bodies in motion.

Whether you never left the Lower East Side or just miss the chaos of that era, All Your Friends is a night dedicated to bad decisions, blown speakers, and the soundtrack of your favorite forgotten memories. Come ready for the sweat, the noise, and the party your Tumblr warned you about at Saturn.

Beloved Community Church UCC in Avondale offers a 5-session program, Navigating Passages: Navigating transitions with wisdom, care, and community, on 5 Saturdays from March-June. Each moderator-led panel of experts session will be followed by Q&A with the audience. This Zoom link should work for all sessions.

The second session in the series, DEMENTIA 101, will be on Saturday, 11 April 2026, from 10am-noon, at Beloved Community Church, 131 41st Street South, 35222, on site and on Zoom. Refreshments provided on site. Doors will open at 9:45 am.

DEMENTIA 101 will provide current information about dementia: diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, care, and resources for patients with dementia and their families as well as those concerned about future care for themselves and their loved ones.

Beloved is thankful for the time and expertise of panelists for DEMENTIA 101: Shruti Agnihotri, M.D., UAB neurologist and Renee Brown Harmon, M.D.

The sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary but come early to ensure a seat.

Contact Beloved for more information.

Experience the vibrant sights, irresistible flavors, and rich traditions of Italy in the heart of Birmingham at the third annual Festa Italiana, hosted by the Italian American Heritage Society. Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12 to 9 p.m. at the historic Sloss Furnaces (20 32nd St. N., Birmingham, AL 35222) for a full day celebrating Italian culture, community, and heritage. After two successful, sold-out years, Festa Italiana returns bigger and more flavorful than ever—inviting guests of all ages to eat, sip, and stroll their way through an unforgettable Italian experience right here in Birmingham.

Festa Italiana aims to immerse attendees in all aspects of Italian life, from traditions and cuisine to language, music, and history. Whether Italian by blood or simply Italian at heart, all are welcome. Guests can enjoy live music, traditional dancing, cooking demonstrations, grape stomping, bocce ball, the Sugo Showdown, an Italian auto display, roving cannoli makers, immersive cultural experiences, and a lively evening procession honoring Italy’s patron saints.

Competitions are free and open for advance registration online. The Lakeshore Foundation Bocce Ball Tournament will feature a 32-person, single-elimination bracket with trophies and prizes awarded to winners, followed by open play. The crowd-favorite “Spina Stomp” Grape Stomping Competition returns with high-energy, timed heats as teams compete to extract the most juice using only their bare feet. The Sugo Showdown will once again crown the city’s finest sauce, with judging beginning at 11:15 a.m. and winners announced at 2:15 p.m. on the main stage. A new People’s Choice Sugo will allow attendees to join in the fun.

The Bruno Rumore Foundation Food Village will fill the air with the aromas of sausage-and-pepper sandwiches, fried dough, pizza, savory Italian dishes, cannoli, and gelato. Authentic vendors including Molay Brothers, Tre Luna, Graffeo Brothers Italian Sausage, Villaggio Colafrancesco, Slice Pizza & Brew, Joe’s Italian, Da Big Italian, Uncle G’s Pizza, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Arnone’s Italian Sausage, Pazzo Big Slice Pizza, and Feast Catering & Culinary Kitchen will deliver a true taste of Italy. Cooking demonstrations and the Sugo Cook-Off will take place under the big tent at the Galbani Cooking Stage.

In the Festa Italiana Villaggio Culturale, guests can explore a charming replica of an Italian village featuring a fountain, church, bakery, museum, and twinkling lights. Resources on ancestry research and dual citizenship will be available, along with the Spina “Vineria” wine bar and the Italian American Heritage Society booth. The Festa Mercato Marketplace will offer Italian cookies, olive oils, fashion, jewelry, art, home décor, and specialty gifts.

La Musica d’Italia, presented by Coca-Cola, will showcase Italian favorites and traditional dances on the main stage. Performances will include the Montevallo Jazz Band, The Suteras, Crooner Matt Scalici, headliner Joe Scalissi’s “Dean Martin Happy Hour” tribute, and the Very Ranelli Dance Band. As the evening concludes, festivalgoers will gather to dance the traditional Che La Luna.

Families can visit the Festa Villaggio dei Bambini, featuring games, bouncy houses, and hands-on activities designed especially for children. Scholarship winners will be recognized on the main stage, and one lucky attendee will have the opportunity to win an eight- or nine-night trip for two to Italy, valued at $13,800, through a donation raffle. Raffle tickets are $50 and may be purchased online or at the Italian American Heritage Society booth inside the Cultural Village.

Advanced general admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased at www.festaitalianabham.com. Day-of-event tickets are $15. Children 10 and under receive free admission. General admission includes entry only and does not include food or beverages. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets and register for competitions in advance.

Ashtanga 101: Yoga Foundations Workshop Sunday, April 12 | 11:30am – 1:30pm Ashtanga Yoga Birmingham | Birmingham, AL

Never tried yoga — or tried it and felt lost? This two-hour workshop is designed for complete beginners. You'll learn sun salutations, foundational standing and seated postures, basic breathing techniques, and yoga philosophy that actually applies to everyday life.

No flexibility required. No experience necessary.

You'll leave with the confidence to practice on your own or jump into studio classes, plus printed guides and reference sheets to take home.

Investment: $35

When King Richard the Lionheart is captured, his scheming brother Prince John (Claude Rains) plots to reach the throne, to the outrage of Sir Robin of Locksley (Errol Flynn), the bandit king of Sherwood Forest. Rounding up his band of men and eventually winning the support of the lovely Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland), Robin accuses Prince John of treachery and, when the escaped Richard returns covertly to England, joins forces with the king to prevent Prince John from taking the crown.

Welcome to another year of the monthly Sidewalk Film 101 series at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. Along with supplemental readings and resources to contextualize each featured film, each screening will include a special introduction.

Join certified pilates instructor, wellness educator, and hiking enthusiast Kenyele Harrison for a beginner's level mat pilates class followed by a leisurely group hike featuring minor changes in terrain. Get your body moving while immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Ruffner Mountain. All skill levels are welcome!

Please bring a mat for the pilates class, sturdy, closed-toe shoes for the hike, and a water bottle.

Kenyele Harrison is a Certified Pilates Instructor, Wellness Educator, and founder of Kenetic Wellness, a Pilates-based practice centered on mindful movement and whole-body health.  Rooted in a healthcare background, she's devoted her life's work to help others cultivate lasting wellness through purposeful, intuitive movement.

With a comprehensive Pilates certification and advanced training through The Pilates Center in Boulder, Kenyele is committed to expanding access to inclusive health, empowering wellness across the Southeast — reaching even the most rural communities. Her style combines intention with a generous dose of Southern hospitality, motivating clients to “move on purpose” and build the kind of strength that endures for generations. When not guiding a class through an invigorating mat session, she enjoys newlywed life, hikes with her Miniature Schnauzer Brody, and books that feed the soul with both the serious and the silly.

*New pricing for 2026.

The price of this program includes the instructor's provided services and helps support Jefferson County Greenways. If cost is a barrier to attending, please email Lauren at programs@jeffcogreenways.org.

Disclaimer: This event has limited space available. Please register to attend.

If you are unable to attend after you’ve registered, please email programs@jeffcogreenways.org so we can make the spot available to someone else.