November has arrived in Alabama, and the weather during this first week is still the perfect coolness to enjoy a few great events around the Magic City. Birmingham event organizers did their part to bring the entertainment - with all-time city favorite events lining up alongside an impressive slate of incoming shows. Here are a few things we recommend checking out. 

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Día de los Muertos Número 20 (Wednesday)

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The 20th celebration of Día de Los Muertos is coming up fast. Image from Bare Hands, Inc. 

Día de Los Muertos is towards the top of the most meaningful holidays celebrated by humanity. It’s a time to remember our loved ones who have left this Earth with beautiful altars that include some of the memories and items that made our beloved so special. The Birmingham celebration is entering its 20th year. In addition to multitudes of magnificent tributes, there is ample art and great food to enjoy at this event on Wednesday that takes place at Sloss Furnaces. 

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The World of Bellydance with Hannah Ali Burx (Thursday)

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Bellydance classes are coming to Birmingham this Thursday! Image from Hannah Ali Burx

Hannah Ali Burx has made it her mission to bring bellydance and the confidence to take up space to the Birmingham community. The World of Bellydance is one of her most fun methods of doing so. The next class, which centers around Middle Eastern Music Rhythms and Movements, will take place at The Dance Foundation this Thursday from 2 to 5pm.

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Black Carl! x Saka Present Rush Hour Tour (Friday)

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Two of electronic music’s best are taking over Zydeco this Friday. Image from Zydeco

Black Carl! may call Birmingham home - but the musician has become a household name amongst EDM lovers all across the country. He’s bringing his talents back to the Magic City during his Rush Hour Tour with Saka. The concert, which takes place Friday night at Zydeco, was named one of our most highly anticipated fall shows for a reason - so get out and enjoy it! 

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The Millennium Tour - Turned Up! (Friday)

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The clothes were bigger and the times were simpler. Image from G-Squared Productions

Some of the most era-defining artists from the earlier 2000s are coming together to bring hit after hit to The Legacy Arena at The BJCC this Friday. Singers and hip-hop musicians take the spotlight with massive names like Keri Hilson, Mario, Bow Wow, Lloyd, Pleasure P, Bobby V, Sammie, Dem Franchize Boyz, Travis Porter, Lil Scrappy, Crime Mob, and Trillville. As someone who still loves and plays weekly the “Oh I Think They Like Me” remix by DFB featuring Bow Wow - I am awfully excited for the city to be hosting this event. 

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Big Something w/ Funk You (Saturday)

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Don’t mind all the joy coming from Zydeco on Saturday - that’s just the funk. Image from Zydeco

Zydeco brings another great concert experience on Saturday night as funk masters Big Something and Funk You come to the upstairs venue to bring good times and great tunes to the people of Birmingham. This is a fantastically fun option for those looking to get a little dancing in this weekend.

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Cover image from Big Something

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