The end of November is drawing near, and the presence of the Thanksgiving holiday celebration this week makes for a wholesome and eventful experience. Birmingham has plenty of fun events centered around the giving of thanks, along with our usual assortment of entertaining happenings. Here are a few things we are looking forward to this week.

Taylor Hollingsworth - Iron City Grill (Wednesday)

Birmingham’s Tap Dancin Daddy is ready to get the people grooving this Wednesday. Image from Taylor Hollingsworth

Iron City has really been utilizing the intimacy of its Grill stage in recent months. Open mics and concerts highlighting local stars have been a regular occurrence. Taylor Hollingsworth will be playing grill-side this Wednesday, which presents another opportunity to witness the greatness that is the Birmingham music scene.

Winston Ramble with Mountain Grass Unit and Rick & Johnny (Wednesday)

Winston Ramble is bringing the jams to Saturn on Wednesday. This image and cover image from Winston Ramble

Birmingham is blessed with multiple shows from some of the most talented acts in Alabama on Wednesday. Winston Ramble will be taking the Saturn stage that evening, along with Mountain Grass Unit and Rick & Johnny. This would be a top event to attend with family members coming into town for the holiday. 

Five Finger Death Punch & Brantley Gilbert at The BJCC (Friday)

A head-banging good time is coming to The BJCC this Friday! Image from Brantley Gilbert

Things are bound to get loud and rowdy at The BJCC this Friday night as Five Finger Death Punch and Brantley Gilbert come to town. Both acts bring out the rockstar experience which is sure to make for a fun night in the Magic City. 

TUB Trio (Friday)

It’s always a good time when T.U.B. takes the stage. Image from T.U.B.

Saw’s Juke Joint is bringing an Alabama favorite to Crestline this Friday. T.U.B. (The UnKnamed Band) will be bringing jam band favorites including songs from The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Phish, Old and In The Way, and more. This is going to be a funky good time that we would recommend checking out. 

Birmingham Squadron vs. Austin Spurs (Saturday and Sunday)

It’s Squadron season in the Magic City. Image from Birmingham Squadron

The Birmingham Squadron are back! Birmingham’s basketball heroes have returned for their 2nd season and are facing off with the Austin Spurs at The Legacy Arena this Saturday and Sunday. Kira, Dereon, Kelan, Daeqwon, Zylan, and the rest of our hometown legends are ready to bring another impressive season for Magic City fans at one of the premiere venues in this or any league.