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  • Apr 7 - May 2

    AEIVA Presents 2026 BFA Exhibition

    April 7 – May 2, 2026 Closing Reception: Friday, May 1, 5-7pm AEIVA and the Department of Art and Art History present the 2026 BFA Exhibition, featuring work...

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  • Apr 23

    ASO Presents Concerts @ The Carver Theater Series: The French Connection

    Program to Include STRAVINSKY Eight Instrumental Miniatures MILHAUD La création du monde, Op. 81 POULENC Sinfonietta...

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  • Apr 25

    Books-A-Million Presents Last Chance! A Special Meet and Greet with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator Dav Pilkey

    Books-A-Million Proudly Presents Dav Pilkey, #1 Worldwide Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid Comic Club Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 PM CT...

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  • Apr 25

    Books-A-Million Presents An Evening with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator Dav Pilkey

    Books-A-Million Proudly Presents Dav Pilkey, #1 Worldwide Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid Comic Club Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 PM CT...

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  • Apr 25

    Alabama Ballet Presents Alabama Ballet Presents The Tapper Showcase: Tap Into Your Emotions

    Tap Into Your Emotions! This year’s annual tap extravaganza brings feelings to life through an unforgettable soundtrack and dynamic choreography. Join us on a rhythmic journey as we...

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  • Apr 26

    Alabama Ballet Presents Alabama Ballet School Spring Performance

    Join us for an enchanting evening as the Alabama Ballet School proudly presents its Spring Performance, a celebration of our students’ dedication and progress over the past year. Under...

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  • Apr 26

    ASC Presents Indigo Girls featuring the Alabama Symphony Orchestra

    Don’t miss a powerful night of music as the Indigo Girls join forces with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Chris Confessore, at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center for an unforgettable concert experience!

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  • May 1

    ASO Presents Coffee Series: Heart of a New World

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include BARBER The School for Scandal Overture DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 “The New World”

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  • May 1

    UAB Trauma Presents The Heroes and Healers Movie Premiere

    Join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 3rd annual Heroes and Healers event, presented by UAB Trauma! This year, we’re having our very own movie premiere,

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  • May 1

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Heart of a New World

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Julian Schwarz, cello Program to Include BARBER The School for Scandal Overture HIGDON Cello Concerto (Alabama première) DVOŘÁK Symphony No.9 “The New World”

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  • May 2

    ArtPlay Presents ArtPlay 15th Anniversary and Spring Family Day

    FREE Community Event Celebrate 15 years of creativity, connection, and community at ArtPlay! Bring the whole family for a joyful spring afternoon with live music, hands‑on art activities,

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  • May 2

    ASO Presents Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

    Celebrate the accomplishments of our students this year during the Spring ASYO concert. Free and open to the public! 

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  • May 2

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Heart of a New World

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Julian Schwarz, cello Program to Include BARBER The School for Scandal Overture HIGDON Cello Concerto (Alabama première) DVOŘÁK Symphony No.9 “The New World”

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  • May 3

    ASC Presents Yellow Bird Chase

    A bumbling maintenance crew finds a magical yellow bird, and the mad chase begins. Racing over land, across the sea, and through the air, battling pirates and monsters,

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  • May 14

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Medical Music Day

    UAB Arts in Medicine welcomes YCA on Tour to UAB Medicine. Join us for this special noon performance on January 27th at 12 PM in the UAB Highlands Atrium, where world-class artistry meets the heart of healing.

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  • May 15

    Presented by The Alabama Booksmith A Discussion with Kathryn Stockett, Author of The Help and The Calamity Club

    The Alabama Booksmith proudly presents Kathryn Stockett (author of The Help), in conversation with Sid Evans, Editor-In-Chief of Southern Living. Our distinguished guests will discuss Ms. Stockett’s new...

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  • May 15

    ASO Presents Masterworks Independence

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include IZCARAY Symphony No. 1...

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  • May 16

    ArtPlay Presents Back to the Garden

    Vocabby’s garden is growing with many fragrant flowers! Join Vocabby’s World™ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement...

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  • May 16

    ASO Presents Masterworks Independence

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include IZCARAY Symphony No. 1...

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  • May 18

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Mental Health and Community Well-Being: A Conversation with Donna Duke-Pope

    Because we can never talk about mental health too much, we are bringing back Donna Duke-Pope, mental health advocate, for another discussion on mental health within the Black...

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  • May 19

    Arts After Hours: Arts Member-Exclusive Events AIM After Hours: The Healing Power of Magic with Kevin Spencer

    Join us for the latest AIM After Hours, an ongoing member-exclusive series. Step behind the curtain and experience the transformative power of therapeutic magic. Join UAB Arts members...

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  • May 21 - Sep 26

    AEIVA Presents Erin Jane Nelson: Living and Working

    Exhibition Opening: Thursday, May 21, 5-7 p.m. AEIVA presents Living and Working, a survey exhibition of work by Erin Jane Nelson made between 2015 and 2025 while she...

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  • May 21 - Dec 12

    AEIVA Presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection

    Opening: May 21, 5–7pm AEIVA presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection, featuring work by seventeen artists acquired over the past three years, much of...

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  • Jun 1 - 26

    UAB Arts in Medicine and the Department of Occupational Therapy in the UAB School of Health Professions Presents 2026 Virtual Magic Camp

    UAB Arts in Medicine and the Department of Occupational Therapy in the UAB School of Health Professions are excited to offer Magic Camp, a fun, interactive program that...

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  • Jun 1 - Jun 5

    Visual Arts Camp: Eco-Art Exploration - SOLD OUT

    Ages 6 - 12 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Update: This camp has sold out! Ages 6 – 12 | June 1 – June 5 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where creativity meets the natural world!

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  • Jun 2

    AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Recycled and Repurposed Material Art Chains

    This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...

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  • Jun 8 - Jun 26

    Musical Theatre Camp: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. - SOLD OUT

    Ages 7 - 12 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Update: This camp has sold out!  Ages 7 – 12 | June 8 – June 26 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The students of Crunchem Hall are...

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  • Jun 9

    AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Birds in Nature

    This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...

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  • Jun 16

    AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Microscopes and Amoebas

    This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...

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  • Jun 20

    ArtPlay Presents Fun with Water

    Vocabby loves playing in his pool! Join Vocabby’s World™ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity.

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  • Jun 23

    AEIVA Presents AEIVA Science Night: Metals and Jewelry Making

    This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on...

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  • Jun 29 - Jul 1

    Visual Arts Studio: Watercolor and Pastels

    Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Wed | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Designed for aspiring teen artists, this three-day studio experience dives into the expressive possibilities of watercolor and pastel. Campers will experiment with color, light, and texture as they...

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  • Jun 29 - Jul 1

    Creative Writing Studio: Poetry & Narrative

    Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Wed | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    For young storytellers who see the world through words, this immersive writing lab nurtures imagination, collaboration, and the joy of expression. Throughout the week, students craft original works...

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  • Jul 6 - Jul 24

    Musical Theatre Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr. - SOLD OUT

    Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Update: This camp has sold out! Check out the additional Intermediate Camps that are available: Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr. Visual Arts Studio: Watercolor and Pastels...

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  • Jul 6 - Jul 24

    Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr.

    Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Alongside every great show is a great crew! This three-week camp is perfect for teens who love theatre but prefer to stay out of the spotlight—or maybe learn...

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  • Jul 7

    AEIVA Presents Pinhole Camera Workshop with Jillian Browning

    Dive into the exciting world of pinhole photography with UAB professor Jillian Browning at the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA). Inspired by the pinhole camera photography...

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  • Jul 18

    ArtPlay Presents Vocabby Visits the Orchestra

    Vocabby went to the theater to hear the orchestra! Join Vocabby’s World™ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song,

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  • Jul 27 - Jul 31

    Visual Arts Camp: Cosmic Creators - SOLD OUT

    Ages 6 - 12 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Update: This camp has sold out!  Ages 6 – 12 | July 27 – July 31 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Blast off into a universe of...

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  • Aug 1

    ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me

    Vocabby wants to be an artist! Join Vocabby’s World™ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity.

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  • Aug 15

    ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me

    Vocabby wants to be an artist! Join Vocabby’s World™ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity.

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  • Aug 29

    ArtPlay, AEIVA, and UAB Department of Art & Art History Present ArtPlay NextGen: Visual Arts Portfolio & Theatre Audition Symposium

    ArtPlay NextGen is designed to empower emerging artists with expert feedback, networking opportunities, and actionable resources to help them thrive in college auditions and portfolio reviews. This symposium is a supportive space for growth, creativity, and connection. 

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  • Sep 27

    ASC Presents Celebrating 30 Years of RENT: Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp

    Celebrate a milestone moment at the Alys Stephens Center as Broadway icons Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp take the stage for a special evening honoring the 30th Anniversary...

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  • Oct 18

    ASC Presents Black Violin

    Genre-defying duo Black Violin takes the stage at the Alys Stephens Center on October 18 for an electrifying performance that reimagines the possibilities of classical music. Blending virtuosic...

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  • Mar 12

    ASC Presents Samara Joy

    Fresh off a meteoric rise and multiple Grammy wins, jazz sensation Samara Joy returns to the Alys Stephens Center for a truly special night in our 30th Anniversary...

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