Published On: 08.12.21 | 

By: Shirley Jackson

Rock the South with Can’t Miss Alabama

Music lovers will enjoy Rock the South in Cullman Friday and Saturday. (contributed)

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Rock the South

Get ready for a big weekend at Rock the South in Cullman Aug. 13-14 with performances by Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Ingrid Andress, Breland, Flatland Cavalry, Trey Lewis, Drew Parker, Alex Hall, Josh Kiser, Laine Hardy and Dee Jay Silver. Tickets are available at rockthesouth. Social Media Tag: #Biggestpartyinthesouth.

Birmingham Hammerfest

Professional cycling teams from across the country will race through the The Market at Pepper Place and downtown Birmingham. Amateurs, juniors and hand-cyclists can take part in the race. Events include a hand-cycling race on Saturday, Aug. 14, as well as the inclusion of hand-cycles on Sunday, Aug. 15. Sign up early and enjoy the beer garden and food trucks. There will be a free Kids Zone with crafts, inflatables, a Dog Zone with pup gear, community Hammer Time with the Lil’ Shamrock kids ride, best-dressed contests and prizes. Grab a drink or bite to eat at Pepper Place restaurants and don’t forget green is optional but strongly encouraged. The Hammer Ride on Sunday offers two free rides for cyclists. Beginning and ending at Cahaba Brewing, cyclists will have the option of a 30-mile or 60-mile ride. Riders are encouraged to fundraise with 100% of rider dollars going to support Lakeshore Foundation to provide healthy, active lifestyles for people with disabilities. Registration is required. Contact info@alabamasportscouncil.com or call 205-967-4745 for more information.

Support the Lakeshore Foundation by participating in Birmingham Hammerfest Aug. 14-15.

Birmingham Restaurant Week

From fine dining to down-home cookin’, food and drink lovers with a taste for adventure can enjoy special breakfast, lunch and/or dinner prix-fixe menus ranging from $5 to $50 per person – making it easy and affordable for anyone to enjoy a taste of diverse dishes and sips. Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW), known as its premier culinary and beverage event, supports local restaurants by giving people incentives to enjoy the South’s most vibrant culinary destination one bite at a time. The annual event returns Aug. 12-29 with more than 60 locally owned Birmingham-area restaurants, food trucks and bars. Search for participating restaurants and menus by location, meal, price point and other options. To-go and dine-in options are available. For more information about BRW, follow Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @bhamrestweek. Social Media Tags: #BhamRestWeek and #BRW2021.

Experience cuisine and drinks from Birmingham’s best locally owned restaurants, food trucks and bars Aug. 12-29. Birmingham Restaurant Week has something for every taste bud with $5-$50 prix-fixe menus. (contributed)

‘Hidden Spaces: People and Places of Northwest Alabama’ exhibit in Decatur

The Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur will feature “Hidden Spaces” through Tuesday, Aug. 31. “Hidden Spaces” is a photo-historical documentation project that explores the people and places of lesser-known locations and histories in north Alabama communities. The exhibit identifies, displays and interprets cultural landscapes, built environments and natural features that highlight the inherent diversity of the greater Shoals region. In this exhibit, the focus will be on Old Town in Decatur, where the community was explored in an in-depth manner. Collaborators worked with residents and former residents to identify stories, places and people to better understand the history and identity of the community. Other locations in Morgan and Limestone counties will be featured. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, the University of North Alabama Public History Center and Abraham Rowe Photography. Admission is free. The visual arts gallery is at 133 Second Ave. NE.

Woodlawn Street Market

An enormous variety of local makers will offer everything from food to candles to body care to home décor at the annual market in Woodlawn Saturday, Aug. 14. The hours have changed to 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help beat the summer heat. The market will be in the historic business district on the block of 55th Place between First Avenue North and First Avenue South. Face coverings are encouraged for a safer market experience. Woodlawn businesses will open their doors to visitors on market day.

Manchester Orchestra tickets

Tickets are on sale for Manchester Orchestra with special guest Foxing. The performance will be Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham. Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com.

Beach Boys tickets

Tickets are on sale for the Beach Boys concert Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com.