There is no more iconic Birmingham entertainment venue than the Alabama Theatre! Located in…read moredowntown Birmingham, this beautifully, renovated theater hosts concerts, seasonal events, and other fun occasions and celebrations. We recently attended the White Christmas viewing as part of their holiday series. Of course, the movie was proceeded by Christmas carols led by the theater host on the theater's pipe organ that ascends from below the stage. There was also a performance by the Vestavia Rockettes to get us all in the holiday spirit. The theater was decorated beautifully and everyone seemed to enjoy the show as much as I did. Feel free to wear your holiday finest, or jeans and a sweater. Arrive early, as seats are not assigned for the Christmas movie series. We arrived about 30 minutes before the show started, but still found excellent seats in the top balcony. Concessions are offered on multiple levels of the theater, so there's really no need to wait in a long line. Tickets for the holiday movie events sell out quickly, so order early!

The Alabama Theatre has a very rich history here in Birmingham and has been a landmark since the…read more1920's. It is a beautiful and elegant venue that has been renovated over the years but kept its identity to its original state. I've attended several events here over the years, from concerts, to movies to guest speakers. My high school graduation was held here back in 1997. There are usually snacks such as popcorn available for purchase and beverages. I don't remember other food being available. The staff is always pleasant and ready to assist. Pro Tip: The seating on the lower level is much more comfy than upstairs, especially if you are hippy or curvy or just want more room. Buy your tickets keeping this in mind.

What a great venue to have in Birmingham, AL!!! I have always been interested in Side walk Film…read moreFestival. Unfortunately, I didn't get to volunteer last year as I planned. Thankfully, they kept me on their email list and here we are. With the sidewalk film festival approaching next month , I was able to attend a sneak peek showing of some of this year's films. Such a great line up of movies and other opportunities for this year's festival. I'm very excited to actually check out some of the films!! Already got my ticket for opening night+party and really considering getting a Saturday pass. This was my very first time at the cinema. It's a really nice , colorful space! Bar and concessions available. Reasonable prices. Nice / hardworking staff. The theater is small but cozy with comfortable seats. Highly recommend checking out the cinema located in the basement of the Pizitz food hall. Check out there website for additional information. I don't think you will regret it!

Attended the Yelpie awards with a friend. Had a great time visiting the Sidewalk Cinema for the…read morefirst time.

I've attended 3 Brian Culbertson concerts at this venue and a book tour with Tabitha Brown. I never…read morehave a problem finding parking since I park two blocks up and walk back. There's never a bad seat in the house, even in the balcony, which I prefer due to the stadium seating. Staffers are always pleasant and eager to show you to your seats. There's even a cute bar/concession stand on the 2nd level for your thirst and snacking needs.

Everyone and I mean everyone who worked here was sooo friendly. From concession, to ticket hosts…read moreand seat hosts So professional and so well mannered. I really enjoyed watching a comedy show here. The acoustics were wonderful, the seats comfortable, and the theater itself was beautiful and historic. My only complaint is parking was hidden away in the back, but once you find it and pay via QR code you're good!

I enjoyed my experience here! It was my first time coming back in 10+ years so I was wondering…read moreabout the upkeep with it being so old, but you can tell they take a lot of pride in their cleanliness there. The carpet seemed in need of redoing with the amount of foot traffic it has seen. We were there for the IMAX screening of the Blue Angels documentary. It's a true IMAX dome theater. It was immaculately clean in the theater and the seats looked brand new. The movie gave me the same feeling I get whenever I have worn the 3D glasses they give you in the AMC theaters, so be forewarned I did get dizzy a few times during the movie. For 2 tickets the price came out to $21.90. I would definitely come again for the right movie, but need a break from the dizziness I got.

Plenty to do for my 2 years old grand daughter. Museum members are polite and extremely helpful .read more

I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!

We sat at the bar. Nice selection of beers. We had the three hander and my wife had a gourmet hot…read moredog called West Virginia. The food was perfectly prepared and surprised us how good. The bar was very busy but the bartender was very attentive. Great service. The ambiance was perfect for a corner bar downtown.

Such a great experience at this venue. I've been here before and thought the place was/is Alabama…read more I went to see the play, The Voices of Donny Hathaway and was very impressed with Encore Theatre and Gallery'. Their production was perfect with, the stage scenery, costumes, music and acting. The overall production was amazing. The theatre itself feels like home. I'm not from the Birmingham metro area, but I am a native Alabamian and this place feels like home. The beauty and the quaint coziness is what makes this a great cultural space. I can't wait for the next event!

First time at this theater. We came for a traveling speakeasy and got to sit in the theater. This…read moreis a small intimate theater. I don't think any seat is bad. It was very comfortable and we enjoyed the close atmosphere to watch the performances. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. We got here about half an hour before it opened and were able to get street parking. I would come here again.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is very informative in regards to telling black history…read more Seeing the artifacts and listening/watching the audio/videos was very emotional to experience, but it's an important piece of history. The exhibit is clean and well maintained, but be advised that the women's bathroom doors do not lock.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 16th St Birmingham, AL…read more I wanted to visit this museum, in fear that this history would be deleted, omitted, whitewashed or hidden from public view. As much as insensitive, out of touch people, politicians, or organizations may feel, being reminded of the atrocities committed by their fore parents, we as Americans of indigenous/african descent must endure the pain of oppression, injustice inflicted on our fore parents and threatened to repeat every day, it's a part of our reality politically and socially. These museums provide us with a baseline for freedom deferred also the intestinal fortitude and courage that sustained us.

The owner of the studio is very professional and easy to work with. Very creative and glad I got…read moreto be a part of the set. Talented staff.

BJCC hosts concerts, Broadway shows, festivals, sporting events, symphony, comedy, supercross and…read moreMonster Jam! I visited for the Maxwell/ Jazmine Sullivan concert last year. Tickets were half as much as they were in Atlanta so I drove to Birmingham for a mini-break! Parking can be pre-purchased online starting at $20 but there was a line of cars to enter so arrive early. Even though I had $25 nosebleed seats (shoutout to Live Nation's 1/2 off sale), the screens made it easy to see and the acoustics were great! Both performers were AMAZING! The line moved fairly quickly and I had no issues with security or staff (unlike State Farm). But an end row seat meant I had to frequently stand to to let people in. Patrons were super friendly. We all sang along to Maze's "Before I Let Go" as we exited. Rest in heaven Frankie Beverly.. I didn't order anything or use the restrooms so I can't comment on the amenities or food yet. But it was a pleasant experience. I recommend Legacy Arena BJCC and will return. Pics to come on my next visit!

Wow, the BJCC has been around for a minute! It opened in 1976 and can seat up to 16,250 for…read moreconcerts. The late great John Denver performed the first concert at the BJCC coliseum (known today as the Legacy Arean) on Sept. 28, 1976! Growing up, the BJCC was a big entertainment destination because few and far between were the "great" entertainment acts who visited my hometown of Huntsville, AL. Over the years, I've seen lots of great acts at the BJCC, including Van Halen [pre Van Hagar days] numerous times starting in August 1981, the legendary The Who on November 30, 1982, Kid Rock numerous times, and attended an excellent Alanis Morisette show here! It's nice to have the Uptown Entertainment District nearby and the extensive modernization of the arena in 2020 enhanced the lighting and sound systems, concessions, and amenities for artists. Well done Majic City!