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

This week in West Alabama, Nov. 16-22, Santa parades through University Mall, Easterseals reveals its new Dinah Washington ornament, and Ernest and Hadley hosts authors Kelly Cervantes and Katherine Gaffney. In Birmingham, Wynonna Judd, Travis Tritt, Peter Frampton and Needtobreathe will perform.

MUSIC

THURSDAY

Shredder Dan, Faheem Hawkins: 8 p.m., Druid City Brewing Co., 700 14th St., Parkview Plaza, Tuscaloosa.

Kidd G, Graham Barham: 8 p.m., $20, Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd., on the Strip, Tuscaloosa.

Gavin Adock, Landon Smith: 9 p.m., $15, Gallette's, 1021 University Blvd., on the Strip, Tuscaloosa.

Needtobreathe, Judah and the Lion: 7 p.m., BJCC Arena, Birmingham. Tickets, $25 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

Travis Tritt: 7:30 p.m., Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $49 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.alabamatheatre.com.

FRIDAY

Cody Tilley: 6-9 p.m., The Venue Tuscaloosa. www.venuetuscaloosa.com/events.

Jenna McClelland Band: 7-11 p.m., The Filling Station, 411 23rd Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa.

Junction 231: 9 p.m., Big Al's Backstreet Bar and Lounge, 2108 14th Ave., Tuscaloosa.

Rydin' Durty Band: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Scooter's Tuscaloosa, 3620 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa.

Wynonna Judd: 7:30 p.m., Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $46.50 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.alabamatheatre.com.

SATURDAY

Brother Hamm: 6-9 p.m., The Venue Tuscaloosa. www.venuetuscaloosa.com/events.

Rydin' Durty Band: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scooter's Tuscaloosa, 3620 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa.

Paul Thorn: 8 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Ave. N., Birmingham. Tickets, $27 to $39, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.lyricbham.com.

Rod Wave, Ari Lennox, Eelmatic Blessed: 8 p.m., BJCC Arena, Birmingham. Tickets, $125 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

MONDAY

Peter Frampton: 7:30 p.m., BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $60 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

LOCAL EVENTS

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

"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. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets, $34 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

THURSDAY

205 Thanksgiving Drive: 4-6 p.m., The Gateway in Alberta, 2014 University Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa. Hosteed by D5ive, with music by DJ Kash.

Kelly Cervantes' book talk and signing for "Normal Broken": 5:30-7 p.m., Ernest and Hadley Booksellers, 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Cervantes will be discussing her book "Normal Broken: The Grief Companion for When It's Time to Heal but You're Not Sure You Want To," processing how she began to work through her daughter Adelaide's death, just days before her fourth birthday. RSVP through E&H's Facebook page, or on Eventbrite, www.buff.ly/3QBSEC6.

Easterseals West Alabama 2023 Memories Ornament unveiling: 6-8 p.m., free and family-friendly, Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 620 Greensboro Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa. Ornament honors Dinah Washington. Alabama Blues Project presentation, live jazz, light refreshments. Those who've pre-ordered ornaments can pick them up. There'll also be ornaments available for sale.

Scott McQueen opening reception: 6-7:30 p.m., free, Kentuck's Gallery at Hotel Indigo. Opening reception and artist talk for "Selections from Scott" by McQueen. Artist talk at 6:30. Light hors d'oeuvres are provided by Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa.

FRIDAY

Katherine Gaffney book launch and signing: 5:30-7 p.m., Ernest and Hadley Booksellers, 1928 Seventh St., downtown Tuscaloosa. Poet Gaffney will discuss "Fool in a Blue House," in a discussion lead by Jessica Kidd. RSVP through E&H's Facebook page, or on Eventbrite, www.tinyurl.com/yc233abx.

Santa's Toy Parade: 6 p.m., University Mall, 1701 McFarland Blvd. Kickoff for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Kids can bring a new toy to donate, and march along with Santa and the Brookwood High School Band. Lineup begins near the Belk men's store at 5:45.

Jeff Dunham: 7 p.m., BJCC Arena, Birmingham. Tickets, $56 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.

SATURDAY

No. 8 Alabama vs. Chattanooga: 11 a.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Not showing on traditional broadcast, but streaming on SEC Network+ or ESPN+.

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.

UPCOMING

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.

11th Annual Tinsel Trail grand opening: 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 27, free, Government Plaza. Holiday music, refreshments, Santa and more during the opening of the festival of decorated trees, a fund-raiser for Tuscaloosa One Place.

DEC. 1-2: Eighth Annual Eight by Eight Art Show, Drish House, 2300 17th St., Tuscaloosa. Artists submit works measuring 8 by 8 inches, retailing for $88 each, along with other artworks at varying size and price. Artists are often asked to donate work for fundraisers and special events; this show is to support the artists, with 100 percent of sales going directly to them. The show will be 6-8 p.m. Friday Dec. 1, and noon-2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2. Artists will visit, and there'll be food vendors, activities for kids, and a hot chocolate stand. Suggested donation $5. www.eightxeight.art.

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.

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening