Jan 9-Feb 28 Warhol: Fabricated // AEIVA, 1221 10th Ave S // Over 100 works from Andy Warhol, the late iconic artist, will be on display, plus works from New York-based artist Charles Lutz from the “Denied Warhol Painting and Sculptures” series. Mon-Fri, 10 am-6pm; Sat, 12 noon-6pm. Free. More Info: (205) 9756436.
Jan 22-Feb 14 I’ll East You Last // Terrific New Theatre, 2821 2nd Avenue South // This fabulous one-woman show features Sue Mengers as she exposes dirty little secrets on a Who’s Who of Hollywood’s finest including Barbra Streisand, Gene Hackman, Ali McGraw and Steve McQueen. Times vary. $25.
February 2 BAO Bingo // Birmingham AIDS Outreach, 205 32nd Street S // 7 p.m.
February 3 Sidewalk Salon – Freelancing 101 // Rojo Birmingham, 2921 Highland Ave S // Panelists David Brower, Randal Crow and Jeremy Burns will discuss how to make a living as a freelancer, how to find work, common issues freelancers face and other tips and tricks. Networking starts at 6. Free salsa and complimentary chips provided by Rojo. More Info: (205) 324-0888
February 5 Birmingham Art Crawl // Various locations // Every first Thursday of the month, Art Crawl brings together businesses and residents for a one-day festival of local artists and performers. Venues stretch across downtown Birmingham including galleries, restaurants, bars and businesses located in the Historic Loft, Business and Arts Districts. 5 pm. www.birminghamartcrawl.com
February 5-8 The Producers // Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th Street S // The Mel Brooks musical which broke all Broadway records by winning twelve Tony awards comes to life on the VST stage. Directed by Roy Hudson and choreographed by Carl Dean. For mature audiences. Feb 5-6, 7:30 p.m; Feb 7, 2:30 & 7:30 pm; Feb 8, 2:30 pm. $30-$35. www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org
GAY MARRIAGE MOVES FORWARD
Feb 8. Same-sex couples will be able to marry for the first time in Alabama history. Wedding ceremonies are being scheduled in Linn Park, with a reception to be held at Al’s on Seventh in Lakeview.
February 5-8 Mandela // Red Mountain Theatre Company, 301 19th Street N // Renowned playwright Cheryl L. Davis and poet Sharrif Simmons collaborate on this original work based on the lives impacted by legendary humanitarian, Nelson Mandela. This performance is sewn together using a delicate tapestry of spoken word, music and video. 7:30 pm. $30.
February 7 Apollo Bal Masque XXXIX // Boutwell Auditorium , 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd // The Mystic Krewe of Apollo will celebrate their annual bal, the largest in Birmingham. 6 pm. $45. www.mkabirmingham.com
February 7 2015 Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary Jazz Cat Ball // Old Car Heaven, 3501 1st Ave S // This Mardi Gras-themed event will feature a Cajun cook-off featuring some of Birmingham’s best restaurants against a backdrop of rare antique cars used in movies and formerly owned by celebrities. Live music by the Voltage Brothers; includes a gaming casino, VIP lounge, live and silent auctions. 7 pm. $125. More Info: 205-942-1211
February 8 PFLAG Montgomery Chapter Meeting // Immanuel Presbyterian Church 8790 Vaughn Road, Montgomery // 5:00 pm
FEBRUARY 8 Arts de Valentine // The Wine Loft, 1st Ave N // This fundraiser featuring art for sale, a cash bar and live performances of dance + music. Masks and imaginative dress are encouraged. Proceeds go to support the efforts of Rape Response. 6 pm. Ages 18 +. Tickets $20. www.crisiscenterbham.com
February 8 LOTUS with Kung Fu // WorkPlay, 500 23rd St S // Experimental jam band Lotus will bring their playful fusion of funk, ska, electronica and punk together on their Birmingham stop at WorkPlay. Kung Fu will be the opening act. 8 pm. $22-$25
February 9
feb 17-22
UAB Lecture Series presents Melissa Harris-Perry // Alys Stehens Performing Arts Center, 1200 10th Ave S // The television host of MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry,” best-selling author and professor of politics at Wake Forest University will bring a lecture on “Crashing into Michael Brown: A Decade of Race, Rights and Justice.” Free. 7 pm.
Broadway in Birmingham presents The Book of Mormon // BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd // The Book of Mormon, the ninetime Tony Award winning musical from the creators of South Park, arrives in Birmingham for eight shows. Contains explicit language. Dates and times vary. More Info: (800) 745-3000
February 10
February 18
PFLAG Birmingham Chapter Meeting // Birmingham Unitarian Universalist Church, 4300 Hampton Heights Drive // 7:00 pm. More Info: (205) 591-0528
Power, Privilege, Oppression & You! // Heritage Hall 126 (UAB), 1401 University Blvd // This training session will allow students to examine several parts of their identity and how that fits into the larger cultural picture of UAB. This workshop focuses on the blinding forces straight privilege plays in our everyday lives. Open to students, faculty and staff. 5pm. www.uab.edu/safezone
February 13 - 14 Mykul Jay Valentine // Al’s on Seventh, 2627 7th Ave S // Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the talented and hunky dancer/aerialist will once again grace the stage at Al’s on Seventh for two incredible nights. Table reservations are available. 10:30 pm. $6.
February 14 Druids Bal Masque XXII - 7 Seas // The Historic Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa // The Mystic Krewe of the Druids will “travel the seven seasons” at their annual fundraiser. Proceeds go to West Alabama AIDS Outreach. 8 pm. $60 VIP, $40 General.
February 15 17th Annual Vigil for Victims of Hate & Violence // Civil Rights Memorial Center, Montgomery // Featuring the Unitarian Universalist Choir, Paul Hard & Gary Williams, Ami Mattison and key note speaker David Dinielli. Equality Alabama will also awarded individuals with the Bill Jack Gaither Humanitarian & Stephen Light Youth Activism awards. 4 pm.
February 17 ScreenTalk Series at Carrigan’s Pub: Actress // Carrigan’s Pub House, 2430 Morris Ave // For the month of February, Sidewalk Film Festival’s monthly film & discussion series will feature Actress, a melodrama that paints a portrait of a dying relationship and an exploration of a comilcated woman, performing the role of herself, in a complex-yet-familiar story. 7 pm
February 17 Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner // Magic City Acceptance Center, 412 37th St S // Celebrate Mardi Gras with a pancake dinner courtesy of BAO. Mimosas will be available for adults. All proceeds go to MCAC. 5 pm
February 18 Flaming Lips with Spaceface // Iron City, 513 22nd St S // A favorite at major music festivals, Wayne Coyne and his psychedelic rock band will bring their kinetic energy to Iron City. $50. www.ironcitybham.com
February 19 PFLAG Anniston-Gadsden Chapter Meeting // Grace Episcopal Church, 1001 Leighton Avenue, Anniston // 6:30 pm. More Info: (256) 393-9119
FEBRUARY 21 Regions Super Hero 5K // Linn Park, Downtown Birmingham // Walk or run in the official kick-off to an exciting Mercedes Benz marathon weekend. Registration $35-$40. www.mercedesmarathon.com
February 21 2nd Annual Wild South Brewfest // WorkPlay Soundstage, 500 23rd St S // This fundraiser will helps raise monies and awareness for our wild public lands and the people who protect them. The event will show off craft breweries from across seven states, including Alabama, along with delicious food, live music and much more. 21+. 1 pm. $40-$75. www.wildsouth.org
February 21 The Glow Run 5K // Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway // This thrilling 5K Run/Walk is returning to Tuscaloosa. It’s less about how fast you run and more about enjoying the music filled glowing course with friends and family. The run will feature music at multiple spots as well as a course DJ pumping out the latest mixes of Top 40 to keep runners motivated. 6 pm. Registration $25. www.glowrun5k.com/tuscaloosa.html
February 21 Kip Moore // Iron City, 513 22nd St S // Singer-songwriter Kip Moore uses his raw, rustic voice to draw ears into his musical style inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen and Kris Kristofferson. Joey Hyde will be the opening act. 8:00 pm. $26.
FEBRUARY 22 13th Annual Mercedes Benz Marathon // Downtown Birmingham // The premier race of Birmingham returns. A half-marathon and kids marathon is also planned. Post award party will be held afterwards. Registration $75-$115. 6:30 am. www.mercedesmarathon.com
February 23 Broken Heart Land Documentary Screening // Magic City Acceptance Center, 412 37th Street South // This feature-length documentary tells the story of the response of friends, family and community members to Zack Harrington’s suicide in Norman, Oklahoma in 2010. Zack was a wellliked, openly gay teenager that carried a secret he was unable to disclose to his family or community prior to his death, he was HIV positive. Free. 7 pm.
when cupid strikes
Valentine’s Day Show with Gabriel Tajeu Feb 14. Shelby County Arts Council, 104 Mildred St, Columbiana. The soulful singer-songwriter and local legend will be shooting Cupid’s arrows into many a heart at this follow-up gig at Shelby County’s art complex. Last time Tajeu performed here, it sold out. Chelsey Whild will be the special musical guest. 8 pm $20. www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com
February 25 Pariah Film Screening – Queer Film Series // Heritage Hall 106, 1401 University Blvd // Adepero Oduye, a seventeen year old African-American woman who lives in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood, struggles with her sexuality along with her family issues and growing up. Kim Wayans plays her straight-laced mother. Presented by UAB SafeZone. 6:00 pm
February 28 Southern Poverty Law Center Fundraiser & Benefit Concert // Spring Street Firehouse, 412 41st Street S // Featuring music by Nerves Baddington, The Great American Breakdown and Pen Pals. Hosted by Shaun Judah. All proceeds go to SLC. $7.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Do you have an event coming up for next month? Submit them to us at Equinox Birmingham at equinoxbham@outlook.com. All submissions must be sent prior to Feb. 20.
BEATLE JUICE
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Feb 15. BJCC Concert Hall. 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. Probably one of the most important drummers in rock history, Ringo Starr former drummer for the Beatles - has been very busy carving out a solo career. With his signature All-Starr Band, Starr continues to tour and release new music, much of it co-written by himself. 2008’s Liverpool 8 was praised by rock critics as being a comeback, while newer albums like Y Not (2010) and Ringo 2012 continue to add points to his resume. A new album, Postcards from Paradise, is slated to drop in March and will be released weeks in advance of his solo induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. $65-$110. www.bjcc.org
KING & QUEEN OF COMEDY
D.L Hughley & Sheryl Underwood Feb 6-8 & Feb 20-21. The Comedy Club. 1818 Data Drive, Hoover. Television and movie stars in their own right, D.L. Hughley and Sheryl Underwood have proven to be worthy of the mantle of king and queens of urban comedy. Hughley, an ally to the LGBT community after showcasing his evolving views on gay marriage, will bring his hilarious snappy brand of comedy to the Comedy Club at the top of the month. Underwood, the funniest of the co-hosts on the hit daytime talk show The Talk, will arrive towards the end of the month. $30-$32.50 www.stardome.com