Things to do around Tuscaloosa for Feb. 13-19
This week in West Alabama, Feb. 13-19, "Chicago" continues its run at the ACT; the Tuscaloosa Symphony performs its "Dances and Dreams," with soloist Ozzy Molina; a free Dance Alabama show at the Bama Theatre; "The Odd Couple" in UA's Allen Bales Theatre; some Valentine's-related events, and more.
MUSIC
THURSDAY
Lee Brice, Rebecca Lynn Howard: 8 p.m., Alabama Theatre 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $32 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.alabamatheatre.com.
FRIDAY
Thad Saajid: 7-10 p.m., The Sanctuary on 25th, 1710 25th Ave., Tuscaloosa.
Birkenhëd: 9 p.m., Big Al's Backstreet Lounge, 2108 14th Ave., Tuscaloosa.
SATURDAY
The Mojo: Valentine's dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, 221 25th Ave. N.E., Tuscaloosa. Tickets, $25, Venmo at gsdavismooselodge. Doors at 7, music at 7:30. Members and non-members welcome. Bar will be open, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
Braxton Keith: 8 p.m., $23, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa. www.druidcitymusichall.com.
Marc Broussard: 8 p.m. Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $35 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com.
Mary J. Blige, Mario and Ne-Yo: 7 p.m., BJCC Arena, Birmingham. Tickets, $65 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
SUNDAY
Ham Bagby and The Siege, concert film taping: 7 p.m., The Nick, $5 cover, or $7 for a year-long Nick membership card.
Ian: may be sold out, call ahead, 8 p.m., Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb: 8 p.m. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $26 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.alabamatheatre.com.
SUNDAY
Maestro Loves Harlem: 2:30 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $40 general, $20 student, through Birmingham Music Club, www.ticketpeak.co/bhammusicclub/events. www.lyricbham.com.
MONDAY
"Dances and Dreams": Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra concert, 7 p.m., Moody Concert Hall, UA campus. Osiris "Ozzy" Molina will be featured soloist, on Mozart's "Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622." Also on the program will be John Adams' "The Chairman Dances — Foxtrot for Orchestra," from "Nixon in China," and Antonín Dvořák's "Symphony No. 7 in D minor, op. 70. Single tickets $30 and $40, depending on seating. Students admitted free. www.tsoonline.org.
LOCAL EVENTS
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
"Chicago": Kander and Ebb musical performed by the Actor's Charitable Theatre, 3801 Alabama Ave. NE. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors and students. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. www.theact.online.
"Six The Musical": National touring company, resented by Broadway in Birmingham, BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets, $62 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
THURSDAY
Galentine's Event: 6-7:45 p.m., Heritage House Riverfront, 2370 Jack Warner Parkway. Tickets, $45, include cookie decorating, Valentine's dessert, and dinner of creamy chicken fettucine alfredo, almond-infused green beans, yeast rolls and drink. www.heritagehousecoffee.com/galentines.
FRIDAY
"Cupid's Cabaret": 7-10 p.m., The Haven, 2515 Sixth Ave. S., Birmingham. Tickets, $35 and up, through www.eventbrite.com. Tuscaloosa-born The Pink Box Burlesque, with Dr. Warren Ertle's Corpse Revivers, and the burlesque's house band the Prize Inside performing music and other performances inspired by the Roaring '20s. VIP tables available for $150 (seating up to four) and $300 (seating up to 8). VIP tickets also come with drink tickets, cocktail service and more.
Mr. Chen's Valentine's Day comedy show: 9 p.m., hosted by Stand-Up Tuscaloosa, 514 14th St., Parkview Plaza, Tuscaloosa.
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SATURDAY
"Sick Moves": 7 p.m., free, Bama Theatre. One-night-only performance by UA's Dance Alabama.
"The Life and Legacy of Sam S. May": Opening reception for exhibit, 1-3 p.m., free admission, with light refreshments, Gorgas House Museum, UA campus. May was a janitor at UA from 1911-1941, studying and conducting research in chemistry during his breaks, and after hours. Known to students as Dr. Sam, and "Tuscaloosa's little (George Washington) Carver," he received national attention for his work. After his death in '41, he received honors including a funeral at UA, a bronze plaque placed in Lloyd Hall by students in 1943, and implementation of the Sam S. May Commitment to Service Award in 2000.
"Casablanca" (1943): Showing at 7 p.m., $13, Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. www.alabamatheatre.com.
MONDAY
Open-mic comedy: 8 p.m., Black Warrior Brewing Co., 2216 University Blvd., downtown Tuscaloosa. Signup at 7:30.
MONDAY-FEB. 23
Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple": Performed by UA Theatre and Dance, Allen Bales Theatre, Rowand-Johnson Hall, UA campus. Tickets $15 general, seniors, UA faculty and staff; $12 students, through www.purplepass.com/events/294650-the-odd-couple-feb-17th-2025. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Feb. 22, closing with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday Feb. 23.
WEDNESDAY
Jim Gaffigan: 7 p.m., BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $35 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
Sam Morrill: 7 p.m. Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $21 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.lyricbham.com.
UPCOMING
FEB. 21: Pink Box Burlesque's "Encore," 7-10:30 p.m., Nocturnal Tavern, 2209 Fourth St, No. 11. www.pinkboxburlesque.com.
APRIL 11: Theo Von, 8 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa. Tickets for $91.50, $67, $47, $37, $27 (not including fees and taxes) on sale through Ticketmaster, or at the Amphitheater box office. www.mercedesbenzamphitheater.com.
JUNE 24: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa. Tickets for $128.75, $93.25, $63.25, $53.25, and $38.75 (not including fees and taxes) on sale through Ticketmaster, or at the Amphitheater box office. www.mercedesbenzamphitheater.com.
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