1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (202+ words) If you missed Matthew McConaughey’s Birmingham-filmed thriller “The Rivals of Amziah King” during its opening weekend, you still have time to see the Magic City on the big screen. The star-studded movie’s theatrical run has been extended for another week…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (119+ words) Pokéfans, there’s now an easier way to “catch ’em all” in Birmingham. The first and only — as of press time — self-serve machine for the popular collectible card game just made its debut at The Pizitz Food Hall downtown. Here’s how…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (170+ words) Want to actually see stars fall on Alabama? Late tonight on August 12th and into the early morning of August 13th the Perseid Meteor Shower will take place across Birmingham and the state of Alabama. Because we are in a new moon…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (328+ words) It’s that time of year again—Birmingham’s biggest celebration of independent film is back! From August 24-30, 2026, the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will transform downtown Birmingham into a movie lover’s destination, complete with 200+ screenings, filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, networking events…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (169+ words) Shelby Van Pelt, author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” is stopping in Alabama while on tour discussing the story and success behind her bestselling novel. The Homewood Public Library invites readers to spend an evening with the author in the Large…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (356+ words) Lights, camera, action! Sidewalk Film Festival, one of Birmingham’s biggest annual celebrations, is back August 24-30, 2026, bringing 200+ films, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, block parties and more to downtown Birmingham. From opening night showings to Alabama-made films, here’s what you need to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (305+ words) Birmingham-based artist Véro Vanblaere is kicking off the film festival circuit with an impressive first win. Her four-minute micro-short film, Big Little Love, took home the Jury Award at the Atlanta Microshort Film Festival this past weekend. The film was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (287+ words) Busy Brush Studio, a paint-your-own-pottery shop, officially opened its doors on Saturday, June 13, bringing a new creative and family-friendly space to the Vestavia Hills community. Founded by local mom of two Tori Dill, the studio is designed to be a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (967+ words) One of Sloss Tech’s most anticipated keynote speakers at the 2026 convention was Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia and Fandom. To some attendees, the Alabama connection to Wales may not have made sense. Why would this big-time tech entrepreneur want…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (551+ words) The energy in downtown Birmingham is alight with ideas and new connections. Sloss Tech 2026 kicked off its first full day today, Thursday, June 25, transforming the city center into a massive hub for founders, developers, tech enthusiasts and ecosystem builders from…...