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Whether you love live music, theater, writing workshops or vibrant community events, UAB Center for the Arts has something exciting in store this fall. From big-name performances to all-ages gatherings, these four standout events—featuring ‘90s pop icons and a thrilling Halloween bash—are ones you won’t want to miss.
Here’s what’s coming up, and how you can get in on the fun.
1. Live music: Lisa Loeb & Joan Osborne
Calling all ’90s kids! Get ready for a nostalgia-packed night featuring two powerhouse voices in American music. Lisa Loeb “Stay” and Joan Osborne, “What If God Was One of Us” are taking over the Jemison Concert Hall at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center for a night of storytelling, pop music fun and seriously good vibes. Perfect for a GNO!
2. For your creative family: Upcoming classes + events at ArtPlay
ArtPlay is UAB’s home for community arts education—and this fall’s offerings include everything from dance and playwriting to family-friendly celebrations and pop-up events. These classes are designed for all experience levels and give participants the chance to try something new, build skills and have fun.
Some classes include:
- Halloween Bash at ArtPlay
- When: Saturday, October 25 | 1-4PM
- Age Group: All ages
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- Intro to Dance Styles: Ballet, Jazz, and Musical Theatre with Darion Dewhirst
- When: Mondays, September 15-November 3 | 5-6:30PM
- Age Group: 3rd—5th Grade
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- Advanced Playwriting Workshop with David Strickland
- When: Mondays, September 15-November 3 | 6-7:30PM
- Age Group: 18+
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- Intentional Journaling Classes with Javacia Harris Bowser
- When: Mondays, September 22-October 27 | 6-7:30PM
- Age Group: 18+
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- + So many more! Click here to explore all that UAB’s Artplay has to offer this fall + follow on Facebook & Instagram.
3. Spoken Word Night at AEIVA
UAB Creative Writing students will present original spoken word pieces inspired by AEIVA’s current exhibition, Young, Gifted and Black. The night offers a chance to see the impact of visual art on literary expression, with a post-performance Q&A that invites deeper dialogue with the student writers.
4. AIM After Hours: A New Kind of Creative Night Out
AIM After Hours is a new members-only event from UAB’s Arts in Medicine program, designed to help you unwind and reconnect through creativity. This session invites guests into a collaborative art-making experience led by visual artist Annie Butrus, poet Salaam Green and violinist Haleigh Black. Participants will contribute to Butrus’ Color Response Project, using art, poetry and music to explore collective imagination.
Whether you’re attending a once-in-a-lifetime performance, taking a new class or simply showing up to support local talent, UAB Center for the Arts events offer countless ways to engage with Birmingham’s creative community this season.
Excited to see these performances and more? Check out UAB Center for the Arts for more information.
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