TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening
MUSIC
FRIDAY
Fallrisk: 9 p.m., Big Al's Backstreet Lounge, 2108 14th Ave., Tuscaloosa.
SATURDAY
DCH's 100-Year Anniversary Music Festival: 2-8 p.m., River District Park, featuring Adam Hood, Cashback, The Locals, The Powell Brothers. www.powellbrothersmusic.com.
SUNDAY
Jackson Chase: 6 p.m., $10, Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa. www.jacksonchasemusic.com.
LOCAL EVENTS
THURSDAY
Kentuck March Art Night: 5-8 p.m., free, family-friendly monthly celebration of art and artists, 503 Main Ave., Northport, featuring exhibit openings, artists' studios, live music, pop-up shops and more. This month's Art Night features "An Exploration of Tuscaloosa's Waterways," featuring work by selected artists, in the Museum, Teer and SoNo galleries; live music by Vulcan Eejits; a studio grand opening for Virginia Shirley; food truck Bean Me Up Scottie; pop-up shops from local vendors including Girl Scout Troop 2955, IntricateInkStudios, The Southern Maple LLC and Blessed Bites; cob oven pizza and more. Curated by Kentuck and the Alabama Water Institute, "An Exploration of Tuscaloosa's Waterways" features the work of 28 artists, alongside educational components, such as an augmented reality sandbox, that explore how our communities are connected and influenced by local waterways. www.kentuck.org/art-nights.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
ARDT spring 2023 concert: The University of Alabama's Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre is presenting five choreographic works, conceived and produced by members of the UA dance faculty or guest choreographers, for the currently running concerts, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Dance Theatre at UA (building across from Rowand-Johnson Hall now known as English Building, formerly Morgan Hall). One guest choreographer, Jim Cooney, is a teacher, director, and choreographer from New York, currently associate choreographer of the Broadway national tour of "My Fair Lady." He has supported UA since 2011 by offering scholarships to dancers to attend Broadway Dance Center in NYC. This semester he taught masterclasses and offered mock auditions while setting his work for ARDT. For this concert, Cooney is bringing his jazz piece "T's" to the stage. This three-act burlesque-themed work fuses theater, contemporary, and street jazz styles. Cooney said: “The idea of a dancer being a chameleon is an important one. By showcasing three different styles of movement, students can demonstrate the breadth of their talent and capability of interpreting a story with a character. This can be a great way for the audience to see the full range of their capabilities.” Tickets are $22 general, $20 for seniors and UA faculty and staff, or $15 for students. They can be purchased noon-4 p.m. in Rowand-Johnson Hall, or by phone at 205-348-3400, or online any time at ua.universitytickets.com. For more, see www.theatre.ua.edu.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Sweet Dog's Annual Crap-Out: Two-day poetry and music festival, at Druid City Brewing Co., Parkview Plaza, Tuscaloosa. Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday with poetry from Jessica Kidd, Nathan Parker and Joe Hornsby, music by Sqquat, Jack Oblivian and the Sheiks, Blip, Nowhere Squares and Haunted House Cat. Saturday's lineup includes poetry by Abe Smith, and music by Hans Condor, Maanta Raay, the Blips, Jeffrey Evans Band, the Ladies Of, and Patrick O'Sullivan.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Alabama Ballet presents "Cinderella": BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets, $45 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
SATURDAY
Difference Makers book tour: 2-4 p.m., Barnes and Noble, Midtown Village, 1800 McFarland Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa. www.gottobedifferent.com.
Miss Druid City Pride: 9:30 p.m., Icon Tuscaloosa, 516 Greensboro Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa. 2023 Miss Druid City Pride Pageant. Admission $10; doors at 8, pageant at 9:30. Competitors can register at www.druidcitypride.org. Entry fee must be paid by midnight Friday, March 3. Contestants will compete in presentation, evening gown and talent. 2022 Mis Druid City Pride, Addison Vontrell, will be honored.
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.
MONDAY-TUESDAY
Auditions for "Murder on the Orient Express": 6:30 p.m. each night, callbacks on Wednesday, if needed, The Actor's Charitable Theatre, 3801 Alabama Ave N.E. (old Holt High School), Tuscaloosa. Directed by Jeff Wilson. Performances will be June 2-4. Several adult roles available. For details, see www.theact.online.
WEDNESDAY
Circus on Ice Magic tour: 4 and 6:30 p.m., Bryant Conference Center, $25 general, $15 children 2 to 12. Skaters will perform on synthetic surfaces. More on Instagram at circusoniceusa, or by calling 903-453-8019
UPCOMING
MARCH 26: Give Me Space, Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra's 2023 young person's concert, 4 p.m., Moody Concert Hall, UA campus. Featuring students from the Alberta School for the Performing Arts, and the Fine Arts Academy at Bryant High School. www.tsoonline.org.
MARCH 31-APRIL 1: Druid City Arts Festival, 5-9 p.m. March 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1, Government Plaza, downtown Tuscaloosa. Free and family-friendly. More than 75 local artists will display work in a variety of media. There'll also be music, activities for kids, educational demonstrations, and food and drink for sale. For more, see www.druidcityartsfestival.com.
APRIL 13: 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.
APRIL 30: 2023 West Alabama Food and Wine Festival, 4:30-7:30 p.m., moving to downtown Northport this year, at 403 Main Avenue. 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 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. 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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