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-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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-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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-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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-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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A Royal Affair: Delectable Designs in Icing
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dearest gentle reader, you are cordially invited to a most delicious engagement: A Royal Affair Icing Class. Perfect for beginners, this session unveils the elegant fundamentals of decorating with royal icing. With...
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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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The Elegant Hand: An Introduction to Calligraphy - SOLD OUT
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Update: This workshop has sold out! Check out the additional adult summer workshops available: ADDITIONAL WHIMSICAL WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS Dearest gentle reader, should you wish to elevate your correspondence...
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-Visual Arts Studio: Watercolor and Pastels - SOLD OUT
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Wed | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Update: This camp has sold out! Check out the additional Intermediate Camps that are available: Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr. Creative Writing Studio: Poetry & Narrative...
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-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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-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. Creative Writing Studio: Poetry & Narrative...
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-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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AEIVA Presents Pinhole Camera Workshop with Jillian Browning
This free 3-hour workshop welcomes artists, curious beginners, and adults across the arts community seeking something meaningful to do. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out,
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Stitches of the Season: Needlework for the Modern Aristocrat
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whether destined for a drawing room cushion or a treasured keepsake, needlepoint has long been celebrated as a pastime of refinement and calm. In this introductory workshop, you...
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A Summer Promenade in Watercolor: Postcards of the Countryside
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Step into the soft romance of a languid afternoon, where the charm of Victorian landscapes meets the sweeping elegance of the Bridgerton era. In this gentle, beginner friendly...
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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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-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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ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby wants to be an artist!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: Recycling and Reusing Materials in Nature
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: Pollinators and Seedpods
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and...
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ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby wants to be an artist!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: The Invisible World with Watercolors
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: Clay and Memory with Pinchpots
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living...
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ArtPlay, AEIVA, UAB Department of Theatre 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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UAB Center for the Arts Presents 2026 Arts Block Party feat. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Mark your calendar for September 18 at 5 p.m. and join us for the biggest arts celebration of the season! The UAB Center for the Arts Block Party is a free, family-friendly evening filled...
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ArtPlay Presents Apples All Around
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby has a big apple tree!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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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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ArtPlay Presents Secrets About Spiders
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby has a new friend!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is...
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ASC Presents Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart
Experience bluegrass at its most daring, joyful, and virtuosic. The legendary Béla Fleck returns with his acclaimed My Bluegrass Heart tour for an electrifying evening that celebrates the...
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ArtPlay Presents Secrets About Spiders
Beep! Beep! Join Vocabby™ and ArtPlay friends as they learn the Secrets about Spiders! Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement,
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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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ASC Presents Honmoon Princesses: A Tribute to KPop Demon Hunters
/assets/2026/06/HONMOON-PROMO-2.mp4 Share a magical evening at Honmoon Princesses: A Tribute to K-Pop Demon Hunters, an all-ages experience, a tribute to the vibrant music and imaginative world of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Thoughtfully...
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ArtPlay Presents Dinosaur Discovery
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is going to the museum!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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ArtPlay Presents Space
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is studying space!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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ArtPlay Presents Space
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is studying space!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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ArtPlay Presents Transportation
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves to travel!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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ASC Presents Blind Boys of Alabama
Six-Time GRAMMY® Winners | Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees The gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama return to the UAB Alys Stephens Center for a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime...
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ArtPlay Presents Measurement
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to measure things and make labels!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This...
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ASC Presents An Evening with Audra McDonald
/assets/2026/05/Audra-McDonald-Web-Video.mp4 Emmy, Grammy & Six‑Time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald is a once‑in‑a‑generation artist—and Birmingham audiences have a rare opportunity to experience her live. Making her highly anticipated debut at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, Audra McDonald...
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ASC Presents Step Afrika!
Feel the rhythm and experience the energy of Step Afrika! live in Birmingham, AL, the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, a powerful form of percussive...
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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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ASC Presents Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!
Experience gravity-defying thrills and mechanical marvels as Cirque Mechanics brings Tilt! to the Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall stage. Inspired by the exhilaration and artistry of amusement parks, this high-energy...
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ArtPlay Presents Play it Again Sam
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves music!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for...
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ASC Presents Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Featuring brilliantly reimagined ukulele covers of contemporary favorites, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its internationally acclaimed blend of music and comedy to the UAB Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham, AL. Beloved...
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ArtPlay Presents Down by the Pond
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby takes a trip to the pond!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE...
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ArtPlay Presents The 5 Senses
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to feel the texture of sand under his tires!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and...
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ASC Presents Eric Essix 30: A Retrospective
Celebrating the Alys Stephens Center’s 30th Anniversary, Eric Essix returns for a landmark concert that honors past, present, and future. This special evening marks the release of Essix’s...
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ArtPlay Presents Mad Scientist
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to dress like a mad scientist when he cooks!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and...
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ArtPlay Presents Desert
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby took an early morning ride in the desert!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play.
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ArtPlay Presents Me and My Shadow
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves his shadow.” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
