TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening
MUSIC
THURSDAY
Lauren Daigle, Andrew Ripp: 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office, for $129.50, $89.50, $59.50, $49.50 and $29.50, plus fees. For more, see www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
Caleb Elliot: 8 p.m., Druid City Brewing Co. moon room, 700 14th St., Parkview Plaza. druidcitybrewing.com. www.calebelliott.com.
God is Bigger: 7 p.m., $20, Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Benefit concert for Russell Estes in his fight against cancer.
Little Big Town: 8 p.m., BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $49 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
Bob Marston and The Credible Sources: 8 p.m., Druid City Brewing. www.druidcitybrewing.com. www.bobmarston.com.
REO Speedwagon: 7:30 p.m., Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $46 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com.
LOCAL EVENTS
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 20-23
"Into the Woods": Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical, performed by the UA Department of Theatre and Dance, Marian Gallaway Theatre, Rowand-Johnson Hall on campus. Characters from fairytales meet and mix in and out of the woods, and find out what comes after ever-after, happily or not; ultimately everyone decides for themselves what's right, and what's good. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and April 20-22, closing with a 2 p.m. matinee April 23. Tickets $22 general; $20 for seniors, and UA faculty and staff; $15 for students. www.theatre.ua.edu/box-office.
THURSDAY
Bonsai and Brews: 6 p.m., $50, Black Warrior Brewing Co., 2216 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa. Hosted by Tuscaloosa locals the Bonsai Guys, this hourlong workshop in bonsai-tree-making will include each participant's selection of a tree and pot, all potting materials, and a pint of beer or glass of wine.
An evening with Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones: 7-8:30 p.m., free and open to the public, Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 620 Greensboro Ave. Jones will read a selection of her work and answer audience questions. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing.
FRIDAY
Mr. Chen’s Comedy Night: 9 p.m., $10, Mr. Chen's Restaurant, 514 14th St., Tuscaloosa. Performances by Stand-Up Tuscaloosa. 205-343-6889.
SATURDAY
Alice in Wonderland Tuscaloosa: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., escape-room/scavenger-hunt style experience. More information at www.cluedupp.com/products/alice-tuscaloosa. Each $40 ticket admits a team of six adults; children can play free. Challenges last between two to three hours, so start any time between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
"Matilda The Musical Jr." preview: 1-2:30 p.m., Ernest & Hadley Books, 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Cast members from Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre's upcoming musical ― April 28-30 at the Bama Theatre ― will perform a preview of the show. www.ernestandhadleybooks.com.
Drishti Tuscaloosa's Got Talent 2023: 5-7 p.m., $15, Bama Theatre. Call or text Dibya 205-792-5476, or see Drishti 4 Humanity on Facebook.
Druid City Derby vs Northshore Roller Derby: 5-9 p.m., Super Skate, 5900 McFarland Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa. Online $12 discount tickets end Friday; $15 at the door. A $50 season pass gets you $10 entry into the remaining four 2023 home games and a new season Druid City Derby or Druid City Daredevils T-shirt ($25) for $10, plus a keepsake season schedule VIP pass on a lanyard that can be shared with friends or family when you can’t make a bout. www.druidcityderby.com.
An evening with David Sedaris: 8 p.m., BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $109 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com.
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.
TUESDAY
Lynn Cullen book signing, talk, Q&A: 5:30-7 p.m., Ernest and Hadley Booksellers, 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Cullen will discuss her latest work of historical fiction, "The Woman with the Cure," in conversation with Michael Martone. Her latest novel is based on the true story of the woman who stopped a pandemic, from the bestselling author of "Mrs. Poe." www.ernestandhadleybooks.com.
David Cross, "Worst Daddy in the World" tour: Doors at 7, show at 8, Iron City, 513 22nd St. S., Birmingham. Guest opener Sean Patton. Tickets, $46.50 and up, through www.eventbrite.com. www.ironcitybham.com.
WEDNESDAY
Grace Lin author talk and book-signing: 6-7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Public Library, main branch, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa. The author and illustrator, Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott honoree will be presenting her newest work, "Once Upon a Book," followed by a book signing and celebration
UPCOMING
APRIL 30: 2023 West Alabama Food and Wine Festival, 4:30-7:30 p.m., moving to downtown Northport this year, at 403 Main Ave. Early-bird tickets before April 15, $60 general, $85 VIP. From April 15-30, 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.
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 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.
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