Best Bets - November 2022
COMMUNITY
Nov. 2: Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. Noon to 2 p.m. Zoom. Join speaker Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and moderator Dr. Paulette Dilworth, Vice President of UAB Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, for a discussion on gender equity. Register at alysstephens.org.
Nov. 3-6: Christmas Village Festival. BJCC. North Exhibition Hall. Featuring 750 booths, vendors from all across the United States offer a variety of gifts including arts, crafts, clothing, food and jewelry. Tickets $15, children 6-12, $5 and under 6 are free. Christmasvillagefestival.com.
Nov. 3: Concert Artists Guild Series: The Balourdet String Quartet. 7 p.m. Alys Stephens Center. This event is suitable for all ages. This is a free concert, but you must register for a ticket./my.alysstephens.org.
Nov. 4-20: Side by Side by Sondheim. Birmingham Festival Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2:30 p.m. Tickets $30 adults, $10 ages 6-13, $17 senior matinee (Ages 65 and up).
Nov. 4: The Millennium Tour: Turned Up! 8 p.m. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. Featuring Bow Wow, Mario, Keri Hilson, Ying Yang Twins and more. Tickets start at $99.50. Ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 4: We the Kingdom Live with Cody Asbury. 7 p.m. Alabama Theatre. Tickets start at $27. ticketmaster.com
Nov. 6: Out of the Darkness Walk Birmingham. 1-4:30 p.m. Veterans Park, Hoover. Afsp.org
Nov. 7: Percussion Ensemble Concert. 7:30 p.m. Alys Stephens Center Sirote Theatre. Directed by Gene Fambrough. Free admission. calendar.uab.edu.
Nov. 8: Birmingham Walking Tour: First Avenue South Corridor. 2-4 p.m. Vulcan Park and Museum. Tickets $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Visitvulcan.com.
Nov. 8: An Evening with Brian Culbertson. 8 p.m. Lyric Theatre. Featuring Marcus Anderson and Marqueal Jordan for a night full of smooth music. Tickets $34-$54. lyricbham.com.
Nov. 9: Bonnie Raitt. 7:30 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. Joined by longtime band members and special guest Marc Cohn. Tickets start at $40.50. Ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 10: Geena Davis. 7 p.m. Alys Stephens Center. Lecture + Book Signing. Tickets $50-$70. my.alysstephens.org.
Nov. 11: 75th Annual National Veterans Day Parade. 11 a.m. Downtown. nationalveteransday.org
Nov. 11: Kevin Hart Reality Check Tour. 8 p.m. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 12-13: Alabama Designer Craftsmen Fall Show and Sale. Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission. bbgardens.org.
Nov. 12: Straight No Chaser – The 25th Anniversary Celebration. 8 p.m. Alabama Theatre. Tickets $22-$54. alabamatheatre.com
Nov. 13: Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival. 1-4 p.m., Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave. N. Family/pet friendly outdoor event showcasing the ultimate comfort food: mac n’ cheese. Live music, kids’ zone, food and drink benefitting Community Grief Support. Tickets $5-$20. macfestbham.com
Nov. 13: Alabama Bridal & Wedding Expo. 12:30 p.m. BJCC. Admission is free online and $10 at door. bridalshowsal.com/free-pass
Nov. 13: Sal Vulcano. 8 p.m. Alabama Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. The Staten Island native is best known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hit “Impractical Jokers,” and for “The Misery Index” on TBS. Tickets start at $36.75. Ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 16: Dirty Dancing In Concert. 7:30 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets start at $40. Ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 17, 19 and 20: “The Music Man Jr.” Virginia Samford Theatre. Thursday 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 pm.
Nov. 18. BCRI 30th Anniversary Celebration. 6:30 p.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Nov. 18-19: Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents West Side Story Symphonic Dances. 7 p.m. Jemison Concert Hall. Tickets $10-$80. Alabamasymphony.org.
Nov. 21: Eagles Hotel California 2022 Tour. 8 p.m. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 22: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. 7:30 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets start at $30.50. Ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 25: Five Finger Death Punch & Brantley Gilbert. 6:30 p.m. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. Tickets start at $68. Ticketmaster.com.
Nov. 29. Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet. 7 p.m. Alabama Theatre. Tickets $30 and up. nutcracker.com/buy-tickets
Nov. 29: Christmas at the Alys. 7 p.m. Alys Stephens Center. Choir and invited ensembles celebrate the sounds of the season. Tickets $8 for the general public. Free for UAB students and Senior Citizens (Must show valid ID). alysstephens.org.
SPORTS
Nov. 5: BSC Football vs Centre College. 1 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College. bscsports.net
Nov. 5: UAB Blazers Football vs. UTSA Roadrunners. 2:30 p.m. Protective Stadium. uabsports.com
Nov. 6 and 15: Birmingham Squadron vs Lakeland Magic. 5 p.m. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. birmingham.gleague.nba.com.
Nov. 12: UAB Blazers Football vs. North Texas Mean Green. 2:30 p.m. Protective Stadium. uabsports.com.
Nov. 26: Birmingham Squadron vs Austin Spurs. Noon. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. birmingham.gleague.nba.com.
Nov. 27: Birmingham Squadron vs Mexico City Capitanes. 3 p.m. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. birmingham.gleague.nba.com.