Can’t Miss Alabama has the best in entertainment from Kevin Hart to Taylor Hicks to the Mobile Spring Fling Music Festival

Published On: 04.05.18 |

By: Shirley Jackson

Can’t Miss Alabama has the best in entertainment from Kevin Hart to Taylor Hicks to the Mobile Spring Fling Music Festival

The Cajun Cook-off is one of the many things you can do this weekend at Railroad Park. (Contributed)

The weekend brings great spring concerts, festivals, barbecue cookoffs and so much more.

Woodlawn Street Market

Are you looking for a fun way to shop? The Woodlawn Street Market is back for its fifth season. Support more than 80 local vendors in the heart of historic Woodlawn. Marketgoers will find art, jewelry, clothing, produce, children’s book and toys. Live entertainment and dancers are included.

The Woodlawn Street Market is on the block of 55^th Place South from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more details, email bgunn@revbirmingham.org or visit www.revbirmingham.org.

Shop with more than 80 local vendors in the heart of historic Woodlawn. (Contributed)

Marketgoers will find jewelry, food and drinks, packaged food, baked goods, crafted goods, candles, skin and body care and more. (contributed)

Shop with more than 80 local vendors in the heart of historic Woodlawn. (Contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market has been a staple for the Woodlawn community for years and has helped stimulate entrepreneurship in the Magic City. (contributed)

The Woodlawn Street Market is back for its fifth season. (Contributed)

Funky Fun Run

Come dressed in your best wigs, tie-dye and retro wear for the annual Funky Fun Run on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Veterans Park in Hoover. The proceeds will benefit The Autism Society of Alabama to improve services for the 50,000 Alabamians on the autism spectrum through education and advocacy. Join us for a fun afternoon supporting a worthwhile cause for Autism Awareness Month.

Participation is $35 and registration is open until the start of the event.

Stay current through social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/AutismSocietyAL, Twitter: @AutismSocietyAL and Instagram: @autismsocietyal

CahabaQue BBQ Cook-off

The CahabaQue BBQ Cook-off is Saturday, April 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cahaba Brewing Company. Entertainment includes a barbecue competition, live music and a kid’s zone. Participants can vote for the best-tasting barbecue. The winning individual or team will take home a trophy and cash prizes. The proceeds will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.

For the details, email bcrfa@uab.edu.

The Cahaba Brewing Company is located at 4500 Fifth Ave. S. in Birmingham.

Spread the message of hope throughout Alabama Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (contributed)

The winning individual or team will take home a trophy and cash prizes. (Contributed)

The proceeds will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. (Contributed)

Mobile Spring Fling Music Festival

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Mobile Spring Fling Music Festival Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds. Guest artists are Franky, Lebrado, Sir Charles, Tucka, Wendell B, Jeff Floyd, Fat Daddy, Case, Lenny Williams, Summer Wolfe, Ida Lee and others.

The fairgrounds is at 1035 Cody Road N. in Mobile.

Visit www.springflingmusicfestival.com for the details or call 251-379-8283.

Kevin Hart’s Irresponsible Tour at BJCC Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m.

Kevin Hart’s “Irresponsible Tour” is Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Hart, who is a comedian and actor, is known for his roles in “Think Like a Man,” “Ride Along” and the sequel “Ride Along 2.”

For ticket information, call 800-745-3000 or visit the website.

Kevin Hart’s “Irresponsible Tour” is Friday, April 6 at the BiJCC. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will perform at The Amp on Lake Martin on July 4 at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Bank Walkers will open the show at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. (Getty Images)

Taylor Hicks in concert

Taylor Hicks, a Birmingham native, will perform at the Lyric Theatre on Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. Hicks, an American Idol winner, is known for “Takin it to the Streets” and “Do I Make You Proud.”

The Lyric Theatre is located at 1800 Third Ave. N. in Birmingham.

Click for ticket information.

Cajun Cook-off

Treat yourself to the 8^th annual Cajun Cook-off Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Railroad Park. The event offers performances by Swamp Poppas, a silent auction and children’s activities. More than 20 teams will compete in the Cajun taste-testing contest. Enjoy an array of Cajun food, which includes gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding, po‘boys, shrimp and grits, and desserts.

The proceeds will go to Girls Inc. of Central Alabama. (Contributed)

Enjoy an array of Cajun food, which includes gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding, po‘boys, shrimp and grits, and desserts. (Contributed)

The event offers performances by Swamp Poppas, a silent auction and children’s activities. (Contributed)

The Cajun Cook-off is Saturday, April 7 at Railroad Park. (Contributed)

Teams will compete for a trophy or the Team Spirit and People’s Choice awards.

The proceeds will go to Girls Inc. of Central Alabama. Tickets are $25 and children 12 and under are free.

Purchase tickets at www.bhamcajuncookoff.com.

The Cajun Cook-off is Saturday, April 7 at Railroad Park. (Contributed)

Enjoy an array of Cajun food, which includes gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding, po‘boys, shrimp and grits, and desserts

The Cajun Cook-off is Saturday, April 7 at Railroad Park. (Contributed)

More than 20 teams will compete in the Cajun taste-testing contest. (Contributed)

For more details about the Cajun Cook-off, email kgriner@girlsinccentral-al.org or call 205-599-5683.

Click here for the Girls Inc. website.

IndiaFest 2018

Celebrate IndiaFest through Thursday, April 26 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. Explore Indian culture through dance, music and art. See Grammy-winning artists, attend lectures and films. IndiaFest is located at 1200 10^th Ave. S. in Birmingham. Admission is free.

Click here for the complete schedule.

To learn more, visit the website.

Alabama Asian Cultures & Food Festival

The 10th annual Alabama Asian Cultures & Food Festival is Saturday, April 7 from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Learn about Asian cultures through artistic performances, foods and cultural heritage booths. Authentic Asian costumes can be seen in a fashion show featuring children and adults. Enjoy performing artists from a variety of countries: China, Indonesia, Japan, India among others. Local restaurants and chefs will offer samples of Chinese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese and Japanese cuisines. If you purchase tickets online by Saturday, March 31, they are only $18, vs. $20 for the same combo packet at the door. Full value of the packet is $24 if components are purchased individually.

The event is at the Zamora Shrine Temple at 3521 Ratliff Road in Irondale.

Follow this link for ticket information.

The Alabama Asian Cultures & Food Festival is Saturday, April 7. (Contributed)

Enjoy performing artists from China, Indonesia, Japan, India, Nepal and Vietnam. (Contributed)

Learn about the Asian culture through art, food and dance. (Contributed)

Local restaurants will offer samples. (Contributed)

‘Wilson Pickett: 25 at the Top’

The city of Prattville and the Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council are celebrating the late Wilson Pickett at its music and arts festival through Saturday, April 14. Pickett, a Prattville native, was a multi-award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Learn about Pickett’s life through music, memorabilia and exhibits.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 334-595-0854 or visit www.prattvilleal.gov.

12^th Annual Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival

The Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival is Saturday, April 7. Enjoy crawfish, shrimp and cheese steaks with live music. Admission is free. The festival is in downtown Ozark at 1 Court Square. Call 334-774-2618 for more information, or visit http://ozarkalabama.org/.

The Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival is Saturday, April 7. (Contributed)

Enjoy crawfish, shrimp and cheese steaks with live music. (Contributed)

The Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival is Saturday, April 7. (Contributed)

2018 Druid City Arts Festival

The Druid City Arts Festival is Saturday, April 7 at the Government Plaza in Tuscaloosa. More than 80 artists will showcase two-dimensional, clay, glass, metal, sculpture and fiber artwork, jewelry and literature at the festival. Live entertainment includes the Alabama Blues Project, Matt Jones, The Bonaires and Drum Nation.

Email bbuchanan@visittuscaloosa.com for more information.

The Governmental Plaza is on 6^th Street in downtown Tuscaloosa.

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Festival of Tulips

Festival of Tulips is underway through April 7 at American Village. Choose from more than 100,000 tulips, including “Big Red,” “Best Red,” “Kingsblood,” “Best Pink,” “Menton” and “Pink Squared.” The event will offer colonial games and other family-friendly entertainment. Tulips and bulbs are $1.50 each. Cameras are welcome.

Click for tickets and directions.

For group tours call, Jodie Wasyluka at 665-3535 ext. 1045.

The American Village is at 3727 Highway 119 in Montevallo.

For inclement weather, visit the website.

Mount Laurel Spring Festival

Celebrate the spring season in Mount Laurel at the Spring Festival Saturday, April 7. A street fair, food trucks, local restaurants, pop-up booths and children’s activities are among the events planned.