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This week in West Alabama, Dec. 25-Jan. 31, the ice-skating and Tuscaloosa One Place Tinsel Trail wind down, as Holidays on the Plaza enters its last week, Christmas potluck dinner at Druid City Brewing; some New Year’s Eve parties and more.
FRIDAY
Kung Fu Gripp: 9 p.m., Big Al’s Backstreet Lounge, 2108 14th Ave., Tuscaloosa.
LOCAL EVENTS
ONGOING THROUGH JAN. 1
Holidays on the Plaza: Seasonal event, ice-skating, the Tinsel Trail (a fund-raiser for Tuscaloosa One Place) open for 2025-2026 in Government Plaza, downtown Tuscaloosa, through Jan. 1. This week’s skating times: Closed Thursday, Christmas day: open at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Monday-Thursday, Jan. 1.
The outdoor ice-skating rink is set up adjacent to the downtown Tuscaloosa parking deck, with the 200-plus decorated tree Tinsel Trail, a fund-raiser for Tuscaloosa One Place, covering most of the rest of the 5-acre park. Admission is free, but there are charges for ice-skating, which includes rental skates. Single-day passes are $15 general, $12 for military. Tuesdays are family skate day, when the charge is $12 per skater. Season passes, offering unlimited visits, are $75.
Group rates are available, in packages of 25, 50 and 100, for $300, $600 and $1,200 respectively. For more on tickets, see www.holidaysontheplaza.com/tickets. Private party rentals are available; start the process by filling out this form www.cityoftuscaloosa.tripleseat.com/party_request. For more, see www.holidaysontheplaza.com.
THURSDAY
Christmas dinner with Druid City Brewing: 6 p.m., Druid City Brewing Co., 700 14th St., Parkview Plaza, Tuscaloosa. Annual free potluck Christmas dinner, with Bo and Seth providing smoked turkey, Christmas ham, and sides. Those interested in attending are encouraged to visit the event page at www.facebook.com/events/2083996199095988, and leave a comment.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Cirque Dreams Holidaze: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $31 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
MONDAY
Open-mic comedy: 8-10:30 p.m., Black Warrior Brewing Co., 2216 University Blvd., downtown Tuscaloosa. Signup begins at 7:30.
Matt Matthews: 7 p.m., BJCC Arena, Birmingham. Tickets, $48 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
WEDNESDAY
New Year’s Eve Speakeasy: 5-10 p.m., The 205 Restaurant and Bar, sixth floor of Homewood Suites, 2451 Jack Warner Parkway, downtown Tuscaloosa. Live jazz from 5-9, dinner $50 per person, closes early, at 10 p.m.
New Year’s Eve party: 7 p.m. Two Dimes, 1307 University Blvd., on the Strip. www.twodimes.club.
Moose Lodge New Year’s Eve Party: 9 p.m., Tuscaloosa Moose Lodge No. 804, 221 25th Avenue N.E., Tuscaloosa. DJ, sparkling wine toast at midnight, breakfast bar at midnight, regular kitchen open until 11 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more, email [email protected], or call 205-394-2888.
UPCOMING
JAN. 4, 2026: The Lovin’ Spoonful, 7 p.m., Alys Stephens Center’s Jemison Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $45 and up, through www.alysstephens.org/events/the-lovin-spoonful. Touring group includes founding member Steve Boone, Jeff Alan Ross (Badfinger, Peter Asher), Bill Cinque (Neil Diamond), longtime drummer Mike Arturi, and Rob Bonfiglio (The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson Band, Wilson Phillips).
JAN. 7-8: Blue Man Group, 7 p.m. both nights, BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham. Tickets, $57 and up, through www.ticketmaster.com. www.bjcc.org.
JAN. 9: A night with the cast of “Napoleon Dynamite,” 7-10 p.m., Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa. Tickets $63.50 and up, through www.ci.ovationtix.com/36768/production/1243793?performanceId=11656507. Screening of the 2004 movie, followed by an interactive experience with cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).
APRIL 18: Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, Zach John King at Bryant-Denny Stadium, UA campus. For ticket information, go online at rolltide.evenue.net/events/CON.
APRIL 25: Cake, 8 p.m., gates at 7, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, downtown Tuscaloosa. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amphitheater box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, for $59.45 and up. For more, see www.mercedesbenzamphitheater.com.
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