Things to do around Tuscaloosa for Sept. 5-11
This week in West Alabama, Sept. 5-13, Druid City Music Hall continues its Kaleidoscope concert series; "Dinah's Way" centennial exhibit about Dinah Washington, holds opening First Friday; Easterseals' Champions Ball.
MUSIC
THURSDAY
Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn: 8 p.m., $22.50, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., on the Strip. www.druidcitymusichall.com.
Tauren Wells, Danny Gokey, Ryan Ellis: 7 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $25 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
FRIDAY
Zach Hood: 8 p.m., $10, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., on the Strip. www.druidcitymusichall.com.
SUNDAY
Open-mic night: 6 p.m., Druid City Brewing Co., 700 14th St., Parkview Plaza, Tuscaloosa.
MONDAY
Neave Piano Trio: 7 p.m., $20 per person suggested donation, Moody Concert Hall, UA campus.
LOCAL EVENTS
FRIDAY
"Dinah’s Way Centennial Photo Exhibit" opening reception: 5-8 p.m., Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 620 Greensboro Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa. www.visittuscaloosa.com/listing/dinah-washington-cultural-arts-center.
Art and community at Turbo Coffee: 5-8 p.m., 2010 8th St., downtown Tuscaloosa. On display, a mix of works from local artists, some selected for contributions to the annual 8x8 Art Show,
2024 Champions Ball: 6 p.m. $250 per person (some sponsorships available), Easterseals West Alabama, 1400 James I. Harrison Parkway, Tuscaloosa. The Champions Ball, with casino night, and live auction, fund-raiser for Easterseals. Cocktail attire, gourmet dining. The goal for this year is to buy two more vehicles for the transportation program, to remove barriers for Tuscaloosa County individuals. www.eswaweb.org/donate.
SATURDAY
Free community yoga class: 9:15-10:15 a.m., The Venue Tuscaloosa. Sign up via Studio Seven6 of Northport.
Robert Sandel signing his book "Bobby, Please Come Inside": Noon-4 p.m., Barnes and Noble, Midtown Village.
Tailgating on the Quad: Walk of Champions outside of the north end zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium, 4 p.m.; Elephant Stomp begins at the main library at 5 p.m. Full schedule of events here.
University of Alabama v. South Florida Bulls: 6 p.m. kickoff, Bryant-Denny Stadium. Televised by ESPN.
MONDAY
This Could Be You: Comedy show with open-mic, 8-11 p.m., Black Warrior Brewing Co., 2216 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa. Signup at 7:30. Hosted by Stand-Up Tuscaloosa and Compton Smith.
TUESDAY
Goat Yoga: 6-7 p.m., on the green at Midtown Village. Hosted by Goat Yoga Bham. May be sold out, so call ahead at 205-317-3167, or send email to [email protected].
WEDNESDAY
Meet and greet with "Go to Hell, Ole Miss" author Jeff Barry: 5:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway. First floor of the main branch; Barry's book will be available for purchase and signing.
UPCOMING
SEPT. 16: "Get Happy," 7 p.m., Bama Theatre. first concert of The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 "Stars Fell on Alabama" season. Featuring Joan Ellison, vocalist, performing a Judy Garland celebration. Tickets $43.50 general, $20 student. www.tsoonline.org.
SEPT. 20: Cody Jinks, the Cadillac Three and Calder Allen, 7 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the venue's box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, for $258, $158, $107.50, $87.50, $67.50, $47.50 and $33, plus taxes and fees. www.mercedesbenzamphitheater.com.
SEPT. 26: Koe Wetzel, Treaty Oak Revival, 7 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the 2710 Jack Warner Parkway box office, for $83, $63, $53, $43, plus fees and taxes. www.mercedesbenzamphitheater.com.
SEPT. 27: Locust Fork Band, 7 p.m., $50 donation, The Venue Tuscaloosa. Benefit for the Phoenix House of Tuscaloosa. www.phtcl.org/product/locust-fork-general-admission.
OCT. 18: Dwight Yoakam, The Mavericks, 7:30 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa. Tickets are on sale through www.ticketmaster.com, and at the Amphitheater box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, downtown Tuscaloosa, for $149.50, $125, $75, $55, $45, $35, plus fees and taxes. www.mercedesbenzamphitheater.com.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Things to do around Tuscaloosa for Sept. 5-11
