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-AEIVA Presents Virginia L. Montgomery: Blue Moon Cocoon January 15–March 21, 2026
Opening: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5–7pm AEIVA is pleased to present Blue Moon Cocoon, an exhibition of recent video, sculpture, and photography by Houston and Austin, TX-based artist,
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-AEIVA Presents 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
AEIVA and the Department of Art and Art History present the 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, an experiential learning opportunity open to all students who have taken art or...
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-Playwriting Exploration by David Strickland
Ages 18+ | Tuesdays | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Discover the fundamentals of playwriting in this introductory workshop designed for new and aspiring playwrights. Through engaging prompts, group discussion, and collaborative exercises, we’ll cover everything you need...
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-Advanced Scene Work by Jamie Lawrence
Ages 18+ | Tuesdays | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Designed for dedicated actors, this professional-level class focuses on advanced scene study and performance. Through practical exercises and hands-on coaching, participants will explore core acting techniques that promote...
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AEIVA and UAB Astronomy Club Presents Stargazing with UAB Astronomy Club
Join AEIVA and the UAB Astronomy Club for a night of stargazing in conjunction with Virginia L. Montgomery’s exhibition Blue Moon Cocoon, on view at AEIVA from January 15–March 21, 2026. Meet at AEIVA at 5:30pm to tour the exhibition, then hear from Michelle Wooten, Assistant Professor of Astronomy Education and Campus SHINE Lab Director before walking over to the Campus Green to explore the night sky through telescopes. This event is free and open to the public. Pizza and beverages will be served.
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ASC Presents Cirque Kalabante
Get ready for an electrifying celebration of African culture with Cirque Kalabante, a breathtaking show bursting with color, rhythm, and jaw-dropping acrobatics.
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Beginner Polymer Clay Earrings & Accessories - High School Session by Rhonda Henry
Ages 9th - 12th Grade | Saturday | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Discover the art of polymer clay jewelry in this hands-on class designed for teens. You’ll learn how to shape, bake, and finish your own unique earrings and accessories...
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ASC Presents Il Divo By Candlelight with Simply Three
Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, weaving their greatest musical triumphs into an unforgettable evening. In the U.S., they will be joined by Phoenix-based string trio Simply Three, who will also open the shows.
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A Special Event A Richard Smallwood Tribute featuring The Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Dr. Henry Panion, III, with Special Guest Maurette Brown Clark
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Alys Stephens Center will resound with the timeless music of one of gospel’s most revered composers in “A Richard Smallwood Tribute.” This...
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ArtPlay Presents Vocabby's 10th Birthday Celebration
Beep! Beep! Vocabby is turning 10 years old — and you’re invited to the celebration! Come join the fun at the Alys Stephens Center. There will be cake,
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Beginner Polymer Clay Earrings & Accessories - Middle School Session by Rhonda Henry
Ages 6th - 8th Grade | Saturday | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Get ready to roll, shape, and create! This hands-on class introduces middle school students to the fun and colorful world of polymer clay jewelry. No experience needed —
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UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Theatre, A Caretaker of Grief
Dane Peterson, an interdisciplinary theatre artist with over 35 years of professional experience, is a beacon of transformation in the arts community. His roles as an actor, director, playwright, stage manager, producer, and educator, combined with his position as Director for ArtPlay at the UAB Center for the Arts, have enabled him to champion new works and transformative storytelling. His practice, which delves into grief, resilience, and the divine, is a testament to the power of courageous, heart-centered theatre. In this VMHM, we will discuss Peterson's original work, Primogeniture, a transformative journey that draws from his personal experience with illness and healing, creating spaces for reflection and connection.
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AEIVA and UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Museum Meditations: The Art of Virginia Lee Montgomery
A partnership between UAB’s Arts in Medicine and the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, the Museum Meditations program uses art to inspire reflection and mindfulness while encouraging participants to unwind and relieve stress. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled practitioner, join us for a free 45-minute guided meditation led by certified yoga therapist, Kim Richardson. Each session, inspired by the art of Virginia Lee Montgomery, will be held in the galleries at AEIVA immersed in the art on view. Due to space restrictions, classes are capped to a total of 20 participants per class. Advance registration is required. Participants in these programs may be expected to sit on the floor or in a low chair or cushion for prolonged periods of time. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or small floor cushion. Please note that water bottles are not permitted in the galleries.
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ASO Presents Coffee Series: A Farewell to London
Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include HAYDN Symphony No. 104 in D Major BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes...
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ASO Presents Masterworks Series: A London Landscape
Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Daniel Szasz, violin Program to Include WALTON Orb and Sceptre VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending HAYDN Symphony...
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ArtPlay Presents Watching Clouds
Vocabby went out on a windy day to watch the clouds! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words...
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ASO Presents Masterworks Series: A London Landscape
Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Daniel Szasz, violin Program to Include WALTON Orb and Sceptre VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending HAYDN Symphony...
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UAB Department of Music Presents Piano Series 3
Tickets are $20 general public $15 for UAB Faculty and Staff. Free for all students with ID. Please visit the ASC Box Office for discounted tickets. This event...
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-Intermediate Spring Break Studio Camp – Choose your own Art Adventure
Ages 13 - 18 | Tues-Thurs | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
A Spring Break mini-camp designed to help young artists in Middle and high school to explore a new art form, or dive deeper into their craft. Three branches to choose from: Performance Art, Creative Writing, and Visual Art.
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DOT Presents Murder on the Orient Express
An American tycoon lies dead in their Orient Express compartment and the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the killer – in case they decide to...
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UAB Department of Music Presents 8th Annual PRISM Concert
This eclectic annual concert features performances by UAB Department of Music faculty and student soloists and ensembles from classical to jazz to gospel to computer music to opera...
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UAB Department of Music Presents Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
Join us in the Sirote Theatre in the Alys Stephens Center for an evening of dynamic big band jazz, as the UAB Jazz Ensemble presents a powerful program...
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-AEIVA Presents BFA Exhibition 2026
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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AEIVA Presents Business of Creative Workshop: Headshots with Ambre Amari
Tuesday, April 7 | 8:00 AM-11:30 AM | 1:00 PM-6:00 PM As part of Create Birmingham’s Business of Creating Workshop Series, AEIVA is excited to serve as a...
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ASO Presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
After destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe...
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ArtPlay Presents What's in the Garden?
Vocabby wants to plant a garden and watch it grow! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through...
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ASO Presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
After destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe...
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MATSUNO-MORI Presents Modern Kimono Fashion Show
Join MATSUNO-MORI on April 12 for an unforgettable Modern Kimono Fashion Show presented by MATSUNO-MORI. Featuring original kimono designs by talented Samford University students, this special showcase celebrates...
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UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Gospel Choir Spring Concert
The UAB Gospel Choir Spring Concert promises to be an awe-inspiring experience that highlights the vibrant spirit and soulful expressions in Gospel Music and features several local high...
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UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Department of Music Presents Percussion Ensemble
The UAB Percussion Ensembles program performs a wide range of literature, from ragtime to contemporary, from classical to rock, from classics to premieres, and everything in between for this free concert. Selections can feature drums only, keyboard percussion only, and virtually any combination, as well as any number of performers from quartets up to the large percussion orchestra. Director: Gene Fambrough
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ASO Presents Concertmaster & Friends Series: Death and the Maiden
Thanks to our series sponsors Drs. Sandra Gianturco and William Bradley. Thanks to concert sponsor Debbie Reid. Artists Daniel Szasz, violin Boyu Li, violin Tiantian Lan, viola Warren...
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UAB Department of Music Presents Wind Symphony & Symphony Band Concert
Join us for the grand finale of the academic year with the Wind Symphony and Symphony Band. Directed by Sean Murray and Cara Morantz, this captivating performance promises...
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AEIVA Presents Artists in Action: BFA 2026
This arts pop-up showcases the wide-ranging talents of UAB’s BFA students with art on view in the accompanying art exhibition, BFA Exhibition 2026. Come make art with the...
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UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Opera
UAB Opera presents a chamber opera in the dynamic blackbox space of the Odess Theatre. Tickets are $20 general public $15 for UAB Faculty and Staff. Free for...
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ArtPlay Presents What's in the Garden?
Vocabby wants to plant a garden and watch it grow! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through...
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UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Opera
UAB Opera presents a chamber opera in the dynamic blackbox space of the Odess Theatre. Tickets are $20 general public $15 for UAB Faculty and Staff. Free for...
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ASC Presents Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned
Join us for an unforgettable night with legendary storyteller Ira Glass, the creator and host of the iconic public radio program This American Life, heard by over 5 million listeners each week across radio and podcast platforms.
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UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Writing for Growth and Connection with Sharrif Simmons
Join us for an hour of poetry, stories, and discussion with Veterans, individuals in recovery, and others who engaged with Sharrif Simmons during his February residency with AIM.
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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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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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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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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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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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ArtPlay Presents ArtPlay 15th Anniversary and Spring Family Day
Celebrate ArtPlay’s 15th Anniversary at our Spring Family Day! Join us as we celebrate fifteen years of creativity, connection, and community! Bring the whole family for a joyful afternoon filled with live...
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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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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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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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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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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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ASO Presents Masterworks Independence
Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include IZCARAY Symphony No. 1...
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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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ASO Presents Masterworks Independence
Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include IZCARAY Symphony No. 1...
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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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-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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-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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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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-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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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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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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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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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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-Visual Arts Studio: Watercolor and Pastels
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Wed | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages 13 – 18 | June 29 – July 1 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Designed for aspiring teen artists, this three-day studio experience dives into the...
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-Creative Writing Studio: Poetry & Narrative
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Wed | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages 13 – 18 | June 29 – July 1 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm For young storytellers who see the world through words, this immersive writing...
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-Musical Theatre Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr.
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 13 – 18 | July 6 – July 24 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Now is the time to “Seize the Day!” Join us for Disney’s...
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Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr.
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages 13 – 18 | July 6 – July 24 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Alongside every great show is a great crew! This three-week camp is...
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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
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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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.
