TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening

Mark Hughes Cobb, Tuscaloosa News
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This week in West Alabama, Nov. 9-15, the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra performs its annual chamber concert, "Moonlit Melodies," at First Presbyterian Church; Moundville Archaeological Park holds a star-gazing night; UA's "Julius Caesar" concludes its run at the Marian Gallaway Theatre; and Midtown Village holds its second All is Bright celebration, welcoming in the holiday season with Santa, a tree-lighting, kids' activities and more.

MUSIC

THURSDAY

Tarred and Feathered: 6 p.m., Southern Ale House, 1530 McFarland Blvd. N., Tuscaloosa.

Local quartet The Jules will play jazz night at Nocturnal Tavern Thursday.
Local quartet The Jules will play jazz night at Nocturnal Tavern Thursday.

The Jules for jazz night: 8-10 p.m., Nocturnal Tavern, 2209 Fourth St., Temerson Square, Tuscaloosa.

Brenn, Taylor Wilson: 9 p.m., $15, Gallette's, 1021 University Blvd., on the Strip.

Brian Culbertson: 7:30 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $39 to $59, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.lyricbham.com.

FRIDAY

Ashley McBryde will play the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham Friday.
Ashley McBryde will play the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham Friday.

Ashley McBryde, J.D. Clayton: 8 p.m., Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $26.50 to $76.50, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.alabamatheatre.com.

SUNDAY

Mania, an ABBA tribute show from London, will play Birmingham's Lyric Theatre Sunday.
Mania, an ABBA tribute show from London, will play Birmingham's Lyric Theatre Sunday.

Mania (ABBA tribute): 8 p.m. Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $24.50 to $74.50, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.lyricbham.com.

MONDAY

"Moonlit Melodies": The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra's annual chamber-music concert, 7 p.m., $30 to $40 (students free), First Presbyterian Church, 900 Greensboro Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa. www.tsoonline.org.

LOCAL EVENTS

THURSDAY

Susan Zurenda book signing and talk: 5:30-7 p.m., Ernest and Hadley Booksellers, 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Zurenda, author of novel "The Girl from the Red Rose Motel." RSVP through E&H's Facebook page, or on Eventbrite, www.tinyurl.com/5w8r6xv6.

Astronomy Night in the Park: 7-10 p.m., Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum. Storytelling with the Moundville Education Department and stargazing with The University of Alabama’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. This program is free with non-perishable donation for the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive. A collection bin will be near the astronomy viewing area near Mound B.

Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. A concert movie from the tour has been showing at Sidewalk Cinema, ending Thursday Nov. 9. (Credit: (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello))
Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. A concert movie from the tour has been showing at Sidewalk Cinema, ending Thursday Nov. 9. (Credit: (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello))

"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour": Concert film final showing, 7:30 p.m., at Sidewalk Cinema, 1821 Second Ave. N., Birmingham. www.sidewalkfest.com/events/taylorswifttheerastour.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

"Julius Caesar": Shakespeare tragedy performed by UA Theatre and Dance, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Allen Bales Theatre, Rowand-Johnson Hall, UA campus. Tickets, $15 general, $10 students, through ua.universitytickets.com.

FRIDAY

Midtown Village will hold its second annual holiday celebration, All is Bright, Friday night. There'll be kids activities, holiday music, a Christmas tree lighting, a performance by Tuscaloosa Community Dancers, and a visit from Santa.
Midtown Village will hold its second annual holiday celebration, All is Bright, Friday night. There'll be kids activities, holiday music, a Christmas tree lighting, a performance by Tuscaloosa Community Dancers, and a visit from Santa.

Second Annual All is Bright: 6-8 p.m., Midtown Village green, 1800 McFarland Blvd. E. Performance by Tuscaloosa Community Dancers, kids' activities, Christmas-tree lighting, DJ, and at 7:30 Santa will join the music onstage for a singalong. Kids can drop off their letters in Santa's mailbox on the green.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

"Much Ado About Nothing": 7:30 p.m., $10, Turbo Coffee, by We Happy Few theater company.

SATURDAY

No. 8 Alabama at Kentucky: 11 a.m., Kroger Field, Lexington, Kentucky. Broadcast by ESPN. Streaming on fuboTV.

SUNDAY

Diwali 2023 ― Festival of Lights: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Tickets sold at the door. Presented by Drishti.

MONDAY

This Could Be You: Comedy show with open-mic, 8-11 p.m., Black Warrior Brewing Co., 2216 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa. Signup at 7:30. Hosted by Stand-Up Tuscaloosa and Compton Smith.

TUESDAY

The Grape Escape: 6-10 p.m., free, Roll Call Tuscaloosa, Alamite Hotel, 2321 Sixth St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Wine, food, raffles, live music, and a preview of the 2024 Food and Wine Festival.

TUESDAY-NOV. 19

Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch in the touring production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Aaron Sorkin's contemporary adaptation of Harper Lee's novel. The touring company will perform in the BJCC Concert Hall Nov. 14-19.
Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch in the touring production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Aaron Sorkin's contemporary adaptation of Harper Lee's novel. The touring company will perform in the BJCC Concert Hall Nov. 14-19.

"To Kill a Mockingbird": National touring company of the Aaron Sorkin Broadway hit, starring Richard Thomas as Atticus, and featuring Mary Badham, BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets, $34 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

UPCOMING

Tusk calendar
Tusk calendar

NOV. 24: Holidays on the Plaza opens. Ice-skating rink and the Tinsel Trail (decorated trees) in Government Plaza, 618 21st Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa. Runs through the holiday season, and into the new year. Schedule, prices and more will go up at www.holidaysontheplaza.com.

DEC. 4: 47th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade, "A Hometown Christmas," and county courthouse tree lighting, free and family-friendly. Tree lighting at 5:15; parade begins at 6:30, featuring floats, walking groups, marching bands, horse groups, and decorated vehicles.

DEC. 5: Dickens Downtown, 5-8 p.m., downtown Northport. The free, family-friendly event is a Victorian-style Christmas celebration inspired by Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." The event will include decorated storefronts, costumed performers, an appearance by Father Christmas, snow machines, a tree lighting and more.

DEC. 7-10: Tuscaloosa Community Dancers will perform "The Nutcracker," at the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. www.tuscaloosadancers.com.

DEC. 9: Christmas Afloat, Black Warrior River. Lighted boat parade beginning after dark, with a route between the Woolsey Finnell and Wallace bridges, and back again. Fireworks at the conclusion.

DEC. 10: Holiday Singalong, caroling in Capitol Park, free and family-friendly, returns after pandemic-driven hiatus. 1-2:30 p.m., with lyrics, song leaders and accompaniment provided.

DEC. 11: "Home for the Holidays," 7 p.m., tickets $30 to $40 (students free), Moody Concert Hall, UA campus, concert featuring the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Choir School, UA Choral Department and Tuscaloosa Community Dancers. www.tsoonline.org.

APRIL 28, 2024: Riley Green, Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley, 7:30 p.m. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, and at the Amp box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, for $89.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50, plus fees and taxes.

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