Central Alabama Theater has monthly event called "CAT Cabaret" and it is INCREDIBLE!!!!! The…read moretalented people that perform at these events are STELLAR! This is Broadway quality entertainment right here in Birmingham, Alabama! The great thing is you never know WHO might be there!!! The Clubhouse on Highland provides a cool and cozy setting for these very intimate cabaret events. If you haven't been you are missing out!!!!! This is the best thing going on in Birmingham! Don't miss out!!!! Each one just gets better and better!!!!!

From the owner: Central Alabama theater is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theater organization whose purpose is to enrich,…read moreeducate and entertain Central Alabama by providing a superior entertainment experience through the production and presentation of quality professional theater. CAT will educate the stars of tomorrow through artistic workshops; create an outlet for new works; encourage creative community involvement and present quality concert entertainment! Plays, Musicals, Cabarets and Readings are a staple at Central Alabama Theater.

We parked at the McWayne Center and walked around. It was super nice clean and spacious. It was…read morebeautiful inside!

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.

My first time attending an event here and I'm asking myself, "what took me so long?" This is really…read morea nice venue for almost anything. I was pleasantly surprised by the comfortable seating. There's lots of leg room and the seats were not scrunched together like most theater seating. I'm very impressed and look for more reasons to attend more events here. Thank you candidate Doug Jones for hosting your vision event here in such an intimate setting.

The venue was nice. The staff was so friendly upon entering. Went to see The Wiz and it was 10/10…read morelooking forward to attending more show. Loved the free fish food addition

I absolutely enjoyed my first visit to TNT! I attended the final day of All Nighter and it was…read moreamazing show & experience! Ordering my ticket online and picking up at will call from the box office was easy. Ticket pricing and drink prices are very reasonable. This is a small, comfortable , intimate theater. It's also so nicely decorated here. I love it!!! The staff were all amazing and very pleasant! I can't wait to attend more shows here in the future!

This makes for a great date night in Birmingham. It is a smaller venue, oozing with charm. The…read moreshows are always packed with talent and it's an all around hidden gem. One of my favorite things about it is the fact the shows don't start until 8 p.m. My husband and I get off of work at 5 p.m., so we have time to get ready, have a nice dinner out, and then enjoy the show without feeling rushed. It is conveniently located at Pepper Place, so there is an actual parking lot. I highly recommend checking out this place.

This place is just oozing with coolness. The first thing we did about this place was almost miss…read moreit entirely! It's seriously tucked away on the side of the old strip mall. We got in not long after they opened, please don't judge, on a weekend. The bartender was cool AF and we just loved everything about this spot. We played some free pool, drank some drinks, had jello shots and took photos in the photo booth. What's not to love?!

I was here with my friends for some pool and drinks. For context, we were not there very late…read more(maybe 9-10:30ish). My friends and I played some pool, had some drinks and then decided to leave. Before leaving, my best friend and I decided to go to the ladies room. Upon discovering that all bathrooms save one were full, we elected to go into the single available bathroom together. I will at this point acknowledge that there was a sign on the bathroom door that said "one person at a time" that we did not see initially. After entering the bathroom, but after I had disrobed to the point necessary to use the bathroom, we heard someone BEATING on the door saying only one person allowed at a time. We explained through the door that one of us was in the process of using the bathroom, and that we would be out shortly. The banging on the door continued, and, when I stated that I was mostly naked (to use the bathroom) this person returned "I bet you are." Once we were finished using the bathroom, this person ( a man who was identified as one of the owners by a friend, but not confirmed as such by me) aggressively confronted us about the bathroom policy, sayin we would be kicked out. I told him I was about to leave anyway, and that we'd only decided to go into the bathroom together once the other bathrooms were deemed full, and that, further, it was more efficient to use the bathrooms in pairs, where one person used it, while another washed their hands. He was not receptive to this feedback and further pointed to the sign. Upon walking away, the women he was with even stated that I was "such a b*tch", to which he did nothing. If this was an owner, I am appalled at the treatment of a patron. Had this been handled differently, I would have gladly offered an explanation and apology. Further, if this owner allowed his guest/date to insult me loudly across the bar, it makes me wonder what else they allow. If this is someone not affiliated with the bar, which, based on the passion of the affront, I doubt, I encourage the bar to better police their patrons, as this encounter made me feel very unsafe. I won't be back.

I'm surprised that this past Sunday was my first time ever attending an event at this venue. My…read morehusband got us tickets to see Black Violin. We chose to valet park so parking was not an issue at all. The employees at the venue were helpful with directing you to where you were sitting. The seat numbers in our section were odd numbered. I almost thought that my husband had bought our tickets incorrectly, but one of the employees pointed this out and put my mind at ease. The group put on an amazing show. From our seats, we still had a great view. I would definitely come back and see another performance in this venue.

This is a beautiful facility. The comfortable seating is wonderful for enjoying a show, concert,…read moreplay or any performance based event. The room set aside for dining is great for most any type of hosting venue. Great sound system without any echos or distracting noises to interrupt a performance. I attended a disability fashion centered experience titled "Every Body Blooms." Sponsored by NCHPAD, UAB Arts In Medicine. This was such a beautiful fashion show showcasing the confidence of the models and their creativity in fashion. One model remarked that "When you look good, you feel good." I would encourage everyone to follow NCHPAD to learn more about the disabled community and how they adapt to the abled body society. Again, this is a wonderful venue. I'll be back for other shows and performances.

Ah, THE Club. On this particular occasion they rang the bell with those most magical words, 'open…read morebar'. In all honesty the credit for that goes to our hosts who were most gracious to have us come and celebrate their daughter's nuptials. Onto the review. The buffet was good. The bartenders understood the task at hand with an all knowing wink indicating they'll do it, but it's a bad idea. As to the ambiance, as is well known, you can't beat the view.

I had lunch yesterday. The service and the view were outstanding…read more The food... well... needs some work. The arancini appetizer special was good though. I had the corn and green tomato soup (not pictured). I thought it would look and taste differently. It was a broth base, and I assumed it was going to be more or a bisque or puréed vegetable base. It did not look appetizing at all. The tortilla strips served on the side should be left off the plate because they aren't good and add no value to the dish. I was craving a steak and the kitchen graciously not only gave my options (flank vs. petite filet) but agreed to make it. However, I wish they had said "no" and said they couldn't do it. It was extremely underwhelming. I had to send it back because the first dish was gray and overcooked for medium rare. The set-up on the plate was fine (succotash and gnocchi), but I hated that there was little color contrast with the yellow pea shoots as a garnish. It definitely took away from the overall presentation of the dish. There were other issues with the temps of the food st my table as well. It appears that there's fundamental difficulty in cooking at either end of the spectrums but they do a great job at medium. Overall, great service, great view...food- completely underwhelming and glad I didn't have to pay for it.

Great experience and perfect for the bachelorette party we had. Our instructor was very helpful and…read morepatient with instructing us all.

We had a really great time painting with Stacey. She was patient and gave us all easy to follow…read moreinstructions. All 23 of us had a good time and learned something at the same time.

Theatre Downtown might be for you if you're downtown and you like Theatre!…read more I really had a great time viewing the production of "Bob: A Life in Five Acts" here at this venue. If nobody told you about it, I'm really not sure how you'd know it's here. It's tucked away in the upper level of an antique store. Sounds really random, and it is, but it somewhat adds to what this place is offering! Before the show starts and during intermissions, you'll be able to tour the upstairs of the antique store... which is large btw! Real character, this place has. There's popcorn and candy for purchase before entering the theater. It's pretty much a black box with stadium seating, a short platform stage and everything from sound to lights seemed somewhat rigged but fully functioning of course! You don't have to go Broadway to see a good theater performance and this Birmingham locale is the perfect example of such! This ecclectic theater atmosphere just may suit your fancy for a new evening activity in the city!

Theatre Downtown is great alternative place to experience the theatre here in Birmingham. Located…read moreon the top floor of Fifth Avenue Antiques, this location is certainly unique when it comes to the performing arts. The actual theatre itself is on the smallish side, which I think makes for a more personal experience. Because seating is limited, be sure to get there early for your front row seats! The first night of each show is "hobo night" where you can pay whatever you want to see the show. Theatre can get expensive, so I appreciate this option. I'm not sure if there is an age-limit to the shows here, but I'm going to assume that most aren't kid friendly as there have been pretty adult themes (language, particularly) in the shows that I've seen.