TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening

Mark Hughes Cobb, The Tuscaloosa News
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MUSIC

THURSDAY

Tim Higgins, Ziona Riley, Kevin Coleman: 8 p.m., Druid City Brewing Co. moon room, 700 14th St., Parkview Plaza. www.druidcitybrewing.com.

Singer-songwriter Tim Higgins will play Druid City Brewing Company 8 p.m., Thursday April 27, with Ziona Riley and Kevin Coleman.
Singer-songwriter Tim Higgins will play Druid City Brewing Company 8 p.m., Thursday April 27, with Ziona Riley and Kevin Coleman.

Tauk, The Talismen: 8 p.m., $18, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., on The Strip. www.druidcitymusichall.com.

Gloria Moody Memorial Concert: 7-9 p.m., donate-what-you-can tickets, minimum $5, Alys Stephens Center, Birmingham. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra, featuring Justin Brown as conductor and piano soloist, will honor the late Tuscaloosa native and her many contributions to music. Proceeds from the concert, featuring the world premiere of a new work by ASO Music Director Carlos Izcaray, will be added to a bequest from Gloria Moody’s estate to endow the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s principal flute chair, currently held by Lisa Wienhold. www.alabamasymphony.org.

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in memory of the late Gloria Narramore Moody, Thursday at the Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham.
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in memory of the late Gloria Narramore Moody, Thursday at the Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham.

FRIDAY

Rumours ATL (Fleetwood Mac tribute band): 8 p.m., $20, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., on The Strip. www.druidcitymusichall.com.

Pygmies: 9 p.m., Rhythm and Brews, 2308 Fourth St., downtown Tuscaloosa, Temerson Square.

The Electric Mojo: 10:45 p.m., Top Shelf Tavern, 407 23rd Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa.

SATURDAY

Three's Company: 6 p.m., The 205 Restaurant and Bar, 2451 Jack Warner Parkway West, Tuscaloosa, fifth floor of the Homewood Suites Hotel.

Robert Plant, Alison Krauss: 8 p.m., Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Pelham. Tickets, $29.50 and up, through www.concerts.livenation.com.

Tedeschi Trucks Band: 8 p.m., BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $33.50 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

Tedeschi Trucks Band will play Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall Saturday.
Tedeschi Trucks Band will play Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall Saturday.

Grupo Firme ¡Hay Que Conectarla: 8 p.m., BJCC Arena. Tickets, $79.50 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

MONDAY

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra's "Reveries & Passions": 7 p.m., Moody Concert Hall, UA campus. Guest artist Allison Yoshie Eldredge on cello, in Haydn's "Cello Concerto in C major." The repertoire also include Barber's "Overture to 'The School for Scandal,' " and Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique." Tickets $30 and $40 general; free for students. www.tsoonline.org.

Cellist Allison Yoshie Eldredge will be guest artist for the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra's final concert of the 2022-2023 season, "Reveries & Passions," 7 p.m. Monday in the Moody Concert Hall, on the University of Alabama campus.
Cellist Allison Yoshie Eldredge will be guest artist for the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra's final concert of the 2022-2023 season, "Reveries & Passions," 7 p.m. Monday in the Moody Concert Hall, on the University of Alabama campus.

LOCAL EVENTS

FRIDAY

Puppy Palooza: 5:30-8:30 p.m., free, Midtown Village green space, with live music by Derek Day, pet adoptions, a fido marketplace, doggy activities, K9 splash zone, and more. More than 25 dog-friendly vendors including Hand In Paw, Fosters Veterinary Clinic, Blind Dog Biscuit, The Wizard of Paws LLC, Adams Beverages, Wags to Riches Pet Photography, and many more! In addition to the Fido Marketplace, the West Alabama Humane Society and the Metro Animal Shelter will be on-site with adorable dogs available for adoption. Bark University, a Tuscaloosa-based dog training facility will host a talent show.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

"Matilda Jr.": Children's version of the musical performed by Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Bama Theatre. Tickets $20 premium (first 10 rows, center), $15 general, $10 for students and seniors. 205-799-3084. www.tuscaloosachildrenstheatre.net.

SATURDAY

Bark in the Park: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Sokol Park's Will May Dog Park. Pet parade, food truck, DJ, K-9 exhibition, dog photo booth, and dogs to adopt. Swag bags for the first 500 dogs that attend. 205-345-7323.

Indie bookstore day at Ernest and Hadley Booksellers: 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. From 11 a.m.-noon, Derick Lugo will talk about his book "The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey," the memoir of a young, black Puerto Rican man from New York City who decides to attempt a through-hike of the entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trial. From 2-3 p.m., Tabatha J. Jones will read from her book "Musings: The Joy's Joy." www.ernestandhadleybooks.com.

Traci Waters book-signing: Noon-4 p.m., Barnes and Noble, Midtown Village. Waters will have copies of her books for sale, "The Journey of Baby Angel," "He Loves Me So," and "Big Fella & Little TJ."

Crawfish Boil: 2 p.m., $12 per pound, including fixings, prepared by Sam Mizelle. Including Cajun music and more, as a benefit for the Tuscaloosa County Democratic Party.

26th Annual BBQ and Blue Jeans: 7-10 p.m., Water Oaks Farm, 4922 McWrights Ferry Road, Tuscaloosa. Live music by Jason Jones Band, live auction and more. Tickets $75 each, or $150 per couple. Sponsorships and other proceeds benefit the DCH Foundation's Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center patient assistance program. www.dchbbqandblues.com/tickets.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Theatre Tuscaloosa "Sister Act" auditions: For the summer musical-comedy, 1:30 p.m. both days, in the Wilson Carr Rehearsal Hall at Theatre Tuscaloosa's end of Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa. Registration will be from 1:30-2 both days, with dance/movement call from 2-3, and vocal call from 3 p.m. onward. Callbacks will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. Those auditioning should prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show, and come dressed ready to move for the dance call. Bring calendars and conflicts. Performances will be July 14-23. www.theatretusc.com.

SUNDAY

2023 West Alabama Food and Wine Festival, 4:30-7:30 p.m., moving to downtown Northport this year, at 403 Main Ave. Tickets will be $75 general, $100 VIP. Tickets will include tastings from more than 30 area restaurants, and a keepsake wine glass. VIP tickets add early entrance at 3:30 and private lounge seating. See more at www.westalabamafoodandwine.org.

For 2023, the West Alabama Food and Wine Festival will move from the River Market, as shown here in 2019, to downtown Northport, to better accomodate rising ticket demand.
For 2023, the West Alabama Food and Wine Festival will move from the River Market, as shown here in 2019, to downtown Northport, to better accomodate rising ticket demand.

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.

WEDNESDAY

1831 Art On The Rocks: 6:30-8:30 p.m., $35, 2304 Fourth St., downtown Tuscaloosa, Temerson Square. Two-hour painting workshop; price includes all painting materials, and a cocktail.

UPCOMING

Tusk calendar
Tusk calendar

MAY 4: Lucinda Williams and band, 8 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $36 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.lyricbham.com.

MAY 5: Father John Misty, 8 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $64 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.lyricbham.com.

MAY 12: Hank Williams Jr., Old Crow Medicine Show, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, and at the Amp box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, for $99.75, $79.75, $59.75, and $35, plus fees. For more, see www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

MAY 28: Flashback Funk Fest, featuring Morris Day and The Time, Zapp Band, Con Funk Shun, and Atlantic Starr, 6 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office, for $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $29.50, plus fees. For more, see www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

JUNE 22: Tori Amos, 7:30 p.m., Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. www.alabamatheatre.com.

JUNE 28: Barenaked Ladies, Five for Fighting, Del Amitri, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office, for $89.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $29.50, plus fees. For more, see www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

AUG. 5: 3 Doors Down, Candlebox, 8 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets for $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50, plus fees, through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

AUG. 6: Jason Aldean, Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, Dee Jay Silver, 7:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amphitheater box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, for $179.75, $149.75, $119.75, $89.75, $79.75, $59.75, and $44.75, plus fees and taxes. For more, see www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

SEPT. 8: Parker McCollum, Jackson Dean, 7:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or the Amp box office at 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, for $84.50 (general admission pit), or $69.50, $54.50, $34.50 or $24.50 for reserved seats. For more, see www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

OCT. 6: Maxwell, Musiq Soulchild and Leela James, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amphitheater box office at 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, for $125, $99, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 and $25, plus fees and taxes. For more, see www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

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