Bryant Conference Center

Join more than 400 business and community leaders for the West Alabama Chamber's annual State of the Community event. This signature gathering provides valuable insight into the progress, challenges, and priorities shaping our future through comprehensive updates from the City of Tuscaloosa, the City of Northport, and the Tuscaloosa County Commission.

Local Event: Chamber In Session: State Of The Community

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Chamber In Session: State Of The Community

Join more than 400 business and community leaders for the West Alabama Chamber's annual State of the Community event. This...

McAbee Activity Center

Disco Fever Dance: Saturday, August 15, 2026 ~&nbsp;&nbsp;Get ready for an amazing Saturday night as TBDC and PARA4Life present the Disco Fever Dance! &nbsp;Time travel back to those cool 70s with the incredible music and fabulous clothes! And the dancing was in a class of its own -- just picture John Travolta in his three-piece white suit and black shirt! &nbsp;The Chekmates will be joining us for this exciting event. (Spoiler alert: There will be some extra special fun during the first break!). Be sure to join us! &nbsp;Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dancing begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m.

Local Event: Disco Fever Dance 🎶

Disco Fever Dance 🎶

Disco Fever Dance: Saturday, August 15, 2026 ~  Get ready for an amazing Saturday night as TBDC and PARA4Life present the Disco...

University Club

Join us at the University Club for a community gathering benefitting the West Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Your $25 donation includes two complimentary drinks and a delectable selection of hors d’oeuvres for guests 21 and over.

Local Event: Cheers For A Cause

Cheers For A Cause

Join us at the University Club for a community gathering benefitting the West Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Your $25...

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (CAC)

Dust off your favorite pair of boots for the Best Boots Contest and join us for a night of bingo and celebration! This casual attire event features a party atmosphere with $60 tickets supporting a great cause, benefiting Focus 50+.

Local Event: Boots & Bingo

Boots & Bingo

Dust off your favorite pair of boots for the Best Boots Contest and join us for a night of bingo and celebration! This casual...

Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

Come support the fight to end illiteracy in West Alabama by supporting the Literacy Council of West Alabama's book sale! On Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the courtyard at Ernest &amp; Hadley Booksellers in downtown Tuscaloosa, come browse a selection of books donated by the University of Alabama Press. There will be hundreds of books to look through and add to your personal collection! We ask for a suggested donation of $10 per book, and every dollar directly funds the Literacy Council's adult and family literacy tutoring programs and educational outreach efforts throughout West Alabama.

A special thank you to Ernest &amp; Hadley Booksellers for hosting us in their courtyard space, and the University of Alabama Press for donating a great supply of amazing books to choose from. Stop by to select your next read and support local literacy programs in our community!

Local Event: Literacy Council of West Alabama Community Book Sale!

Literacy Council of West Alabama Community Book...

Come support the fight to end illiteracy in West Alabama by supporting the Literacy Council of West Alabama's book sale! On...

Literacy Council of West Alabama Community Book Sale!

The Historic Bama Theatre

Back n Black: The Ultimate Powered Up AC/DC Experience is a national tribute band that recreates an actual AC/DC live show.&nbsp; The band is passionate about bringing the energy and spirit of AC/DC to audiences around the country. Let our sights and sounds take you on a rock and roll journey where you will discover what makes us stand out from other tribute bands.

Local Event: Back n Black: The Ultimate Powered Up AC/DC Experience

Back n Black: The Ultimate Powered Up AC/DC...

 Back n Black: The Ultimate Powered Up AC/DC Experience is a national tribute band that recreates an actual AC/DC live show. ...

Back n Black: The Ultimate Powered Up AC/DC Experience

Back n Black: The Ultimate Powered Up AC/DC Experience is a national tribute band that recreates an actual AC/DC live show.&nbsp; The band is passionate about bringing the energy and spirit of AC/DC to audiences around the country. Let our sights and sounds take you on a rock and roll journey where you will discover what makes us stand out from other tribute bands.

Back n Black: The Ultimate Powered Up AC/DC Experience is a national tribute band that recreates an actual AC/DC live show. ...

Moundville Archaeological Park

Join Moundville Archaeological Park on August 28, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. for a special indoor storytime at Moundville Archaeological Park! Moundville educators will be reading “Fry Bread” by Seminole author Kevin Noble Maillard, a celebration of food, family, and community.
Afterward, kids will decorate their own placemat to take home as a reminder of the people and traditions that bring us together at the table. We hope to see you there!
<h2>Admission</h2>
This program is free with paid park admission.
<ul><li>Adults – $8</li><li>Seniors (55-years-old and older) – $7</li><li>Students – $6</li><li>Under 5 – Free</li><li>Moundville Residents – Free</li><li>Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card</li><li>UA Museums members – Free with museum membership</li><li>Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free</li></ul>
<h2>Location</h2>
Moundville Archaeological Park is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69 and the physical address is 634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474-6413.
<h2>Contact Information</h2>
If you have any questions, please email education-moundstatepark@ua.edu or call (205) 371-8732.

Local Event: Moundville for Minis: Fry Bread

Moundville for Minis: Fry Bread

Join Moundville Archaeological Park on August 28, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. for a special indoor storytime at Moundville...

Alabama Museum of Natural History

Dive into Alabama's prehistoric past! Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our annual "Alabama Fossil Fest" on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus. This year, the spotlight is on fossil sharks and other marine life.&nbsp;
Discover the incredible diversity of Alabama’s past through displays and activities featuring fossils from across the state and beyond. Highlights will include a special talk and a new exhibit on fossil shark teeth found in Alabama, professional and amateur paleontologists displaying and answering questions about fossils, hands-on activities for all ages, and chances to win door prizes and take home your own fossil shark tooth. Plus, admission and parking are free!
Event Schedule
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tabling Event (Grand Gallery) This is a popular annual tabling event at the Alabama Museum of Natural History. As fossil sharks are the theme of this event, more shark fossil material than usual will be on display on presenters’ tables. There will also be tables with various educational fossil-themed activities for all ages.
Door Prize Giveaways Twice during the event, ALMNH will be announcing winners, and giving away fossil-themed door prizes. Please note guests will receive a numbered ticket on arrival and will need to be present with their winning ticket at the event to receive their prizes.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Presentation (Smith Hall Room 205 next to the Grand Gallery).&nbsp; This year’s public presentation by Mr. Chase Egli is entitled “BITE CLUB: Identifying Fossil Shark Teeth Like A Pro” and will be followed by a short question-and-answer session. Chase Egli is a geologist and paleontologist with an M.S. in Geology from The University of Alabama. His research focuses on fossil sharks and other chondrichthyan fishes, with interests in their teeth, taxonomy, and evolutionary history. He has conducted research on Paleozoic and Mesozoic shark faunas of the southeastern United States and is a Research Associate with The University of Alabama Museums Research and Collections, and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Chase also has several years of experience teaching introductory geology and enjoys helping others learn how to recognize and identify fossil shark teeth.
Parking Parking on The University of Alabama campus on Saturday is free. Parking spots are available on the east side of Smith Hall (entrance only via Hackberry Lane), next to the Math and Science Education Building and next to Lloyd Hall. Check out UA’s online map of campus for more parking options.
Contact Information If you have any questions about this event, contact Kristin Harrell (Education Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History) by calling 205-348-6383 or emailing <a href="mailto:kristin.harrell@ua.edu">kristin.harrell@ua.edu</a>.

Local Event: Alabama Fossil Fest

Alabama Fossil Fest

Dive into Alabama's prehistoric past! Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History for our annual "Alabama Fossil Fest" on...

Historic Drish House

<h2>🎲 You Can Bet On Changing Lives 🐾</h2>

Roll the dice for a great cause! Join us for an unforgettable, high-stakes evening at the historic Drish House in support of the shelter pets at the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter. Dress in your finest Black Tie attire and get ready for a night packed with glamour, high-energy entertainment, and life-saving impact.
<h3>Event Details</h3>
<ul><li>Location: Historic Drish House</li><li>Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (VIP Early Entry at 6:00 PM)</li><li>Dress Code: Black Tie</li></ul>

Enjoy a thrilling evening featuring casino games, a drawdown, raffles, and a top-shelf pull. Guests will enjoy delicious food, great music, and drink options, alongside a special VIP guest appearance by Mayor Lilly, the official Dog Mayor of T-Town! 🐶
<h3>Ticket Options</h3>
General Admission | $150
Includes entry at 7:00 PM and 4 drink tickets.
VIP Experience | $250
Includes early entry at 6:00 PM and unlimited drink tickets.

All proceeds directly benefit the care, shelter, and medical needs of animals at the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter.
Get your tickets now and place your bet on changing lives!
*Sponsorships available*

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The world’s first global film festival in which over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the&nbsp; Annual MSFF&nbsp;MANHATTAN SHORT is not a touring Festival; rather, it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great short films to venues and allowing the audiences to select their favorites from around ten. If the Film Festival experience truly is about getting great works in front of as many eyes as possible, MANHATTAN SHORT offers the ultimate platform — one that sees its films screened in Sydney, Mumbai, Moscow, Vienna, Cape Town to cinemas in all fifty states of the United States and beyond.Upon entry at all participating venues, festival attendees are handed a Voting Card and an Official Program and asked to vote for the ONE Film and Actor they feel should win. Votes are tallied by each host venue then emailed to our NYC headquarters where winning votes are tallied.

Local Event: Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026

Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026

 The world’s first global film festival in which over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather to...

One of the world's most popular comedians with billions of views on his videos, Steve Hofstetter returns to Tuscaloosa for the first time in over a decade. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance.

Local Event: Steve Hofstetter - Begin Again

Steve Hofstetter - Begin Again

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Join us for “Music of Mancini,” a captivating show celebrating the extraordinary compositions of Henry Mancini. This spectacular tribute takes you on a musical journey, starting from Mancini’s early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the timeless melodies from classics like “Peter Gunn,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “The Pink Panther.” A concise narration offers fascinating insights into Mancini’s illustrious career, from his humble beginnings in Pittsburgh to his rise in Hollywood. Experience the thrill of hearing iconic pieces like “The Pink Panther Theme,” “Moon River,” and “Charade.” Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Mancini’s legacy and his indelible impact on music. Embark on a memorable journey with&nbsp; “Music of Mancini” and experience the enchantment of timeless melodies that captivate audiences around the globe. Jukebox Saturday Night is managed by Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. With over 60 years of successfully managing the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, this company knows how to produce a great show!

Local Event: Music of Mancini

Music of Mancini

Join us for “Music of Mancini,” a captivating show celebrating the extraordinary compositions of Henry Mancini. This...

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!&nbsp; But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.&nbsp;

Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Music and Lyrics by Matthew Lee Robinson
Book by Marshall Pailet
Original Direction and Choreography by Connor Gallagher (2018 Recipient of the Jerry Zaks Directing Fellowship) Scenic Design by Jason Sherwood Costume Design by Sarah Cubbage
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered marks of Scholastic Inc.

Local Event: TheaterWorksUSA production of The Magic School Bus - Lost in the Solar System

TheaterWorksUSA production of The Magic School...

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TheaterWorksUSA production of The Magic School Bus - Lost in the Solar System

Marking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries.
The JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC.&nbsp; The initiative also allows for expansion of the mission of JALC “to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy.”
“Truly one of the most gorgeous voices I’ve ever heard. Please go see him.” – Jane Monheit
“David Marino is a refreshing, rather rare all-around entertainer — the kind that doesn’t come around very often.” BroadwayWorld

Local Event: World on a String - Swinging Songs of Broadway

World on a String - Swinging Songs of Broadway

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"The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions.

Our cast has performed with Mamma Mia The Musical and has also worked with original members of ABBA throughout the years and our costumes were designed by the same designer who designed ABBA’s original costumes.

Dance, sing along and enjoy the hits such as Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, The Winner Takes it All, Fernando, SOS, Take a Chance, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Voulez-Vous and many more.

With over 400 million records sold ABBA is Sweden’s biggest export ever! When the Musical “Mamma Mia” hit the American Stages in 2000 it became an instant classic and the ABBA tribute was born. ABBA is the greatest pop group of all time, only compared to Elvis and The Beatles. ABBA started in 1971 and ended as a group in 1982. Their music continues to be passed on from generation to generation and are loved by the whole world.&nbsp;

Direct from Sweden The Music of ABBA will deliver the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever get with some of Sweden’s most experienced and talented singers and musicians playing 100% live. The audience will be on their feet the entire show!!

Local Event: The Music of ABBA

The Music of ABBA

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T-Town Harley-Davidson

Join us for a meaningful tribute ride honoring the memory of Deputy Brad Johnson, where all street-legal vehicles are welcome to participate. All event proceeds directly benefit the United States Deputy Sheriff's Association, supporting law enforcement officers and their families through vital training and equipment programs.

Local Event: 4th Annual K-9 Deputy Brad Johnson Memorial Ride

4th Annual K-9 Deputy Brad Johnson Memorial Ride

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Rev up your engines for a fun-filled community evening featuring a live band, local vendors, and free food. This family-friendly gathering is open to everyone and includes a bounce house for the kids, making it a perfect free event for the whole community.

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Wednesday, August 12

Chamber In Session: State Of The Community

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Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL

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