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Darlene Love poses for photos wearing bright yellow clothing.
Arts & Events Published 22 hours ago

Rolling Stone Magazine proclaimed Love, known for her powerhouse vocals and timeless hits, “one of the greatest singers of all time.”

Arts & Events Published 9 days ago

This tribute to the Dead’s iconic album, by world-class musicians from across Detroit’s vibrant music scene, is curated and led by Grammy-winning musician, producer and composer Don Was.

Arts & Events Published 11 days ago

Pay what you choose and hear brilliant chamber music from YCA on Tour’s exceptional string ensemble Jan. 29, 2026.

Five men posing for a photo in different styles
Arts & Events Published 17 days ago

The Lovin’ Spoonful was America’s answer to the Beatles, and their sunny, feel-good songs like “Do You Believe in Magic?” went straight to the top of the charts.

Arts & Events Published 25 days ago

Give a class or summer camp to a budding artist, concert tickets to see a legendary performer, Alys Stephens Center gift certificates or premium memberships with exclusive perks.

Group of students on stage lit with green and red lights in purple gowns
Arts & Events Published 31 days ago

Choirs from Helena, Calera, Springville, Ramsay and John Carroll Catholic high schools will perform with UAB choirs and the UAB Trumpet Ensemble and Flute Ensemble.

Miss UAB 2026 with Miss UAB 2025
People of UAB Published 35 days ago

Hubbard, 20, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, also won the Miss Congeniality and Talent awards, winning $2,800 in scholarships.

Cade McCall and Sammy Sledd working on costumes together
People of UAB Published 43 days ago

Up for the challenge are senior Sammy Sledd, who stars as every member of the D’Ysquith family, and costume designer Cade McCall, who is graduating in December.

Mark and Maggie O'Connor
Arts & Events Published 46 days ago

See Mark O’Connor’s beloved concert “An Appalachian Christmas” on Nov. 30 and Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas” on Dec. 7.

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” poster
Arts & Events Published 51 days ago

A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm, and a dash of murder, in this hilarious musical.

Costumed man and two women performing
Arts & Events Published 64 days ago

Is opera for kids? It sure is, when Opera Birmingham presents the fun-filled musical adventure “The Three Little Pigs” at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.

Arts & Events Published 70 days ago

A night of ’90s nostalgia as two trailblazing female artists perform their chart-topping hits plus new works and timeless classics.

Theatre Dead Man Cell Phone Graphic
Arts & Events Published 78 days ago

A dead man’s cellphone rings incessantly in a café until a troubled woman answers it in this imaginative and darkly comic exploration of love, death and technology by Sarah Ruhl.

Symphony band playing
Arts & Events Published 82 days ago

Most performances are free and open to the public, including a faculty lecture on Tchaikovsky by Yakov Kasman, spirituals from Won Cho, music from alumnus Eric Mobley and more.

Blue and black pattern
Arts & Events Published 88 days ago

AEIVA will open the exhibition with a free public reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, as part of the 2025 Arts Block Party presented by the UAB Center for the Arts.

Group photo of two men and two women
Arts & Events Published 95 days ago

From “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take A Chance on Me” and beyond, this powerhouse production brings the Swedish super group’s iconic hits to life with stunning vocals, dazzling costumes and pitch-perfect arrangements.

Performers on stage
Arts & Events Published 3 months ago

Set for this season are “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” “Don’t Ask,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” and “Dear Evan Hansen” with Red Mountain Theatre.

Actors in costume on stage
Arts & Events Published 3 months ago

This bilingual, bicultural musical teaches the meaning of Día de Muertos with traditional live music, regional dances of Mexico and colorful costumes.

AEIVA ballot being held by a hand
Arts & Events Published 3 months ago

At “A Night of the Arts” Gala on Sept. 5, works by four Alabama artists exhibited by the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts this year will vie for the top prize — a permanent home at UAB.

Endea Owen with a guitar
Arts & Events Published 3 months ago

Eat, drink and dance at the 2025 Arts Block Party, a night of music, art and community, featuring vibrant emerging jazz artists Endea Owens and The Cookout.

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