Red Mountain Theatre presents ‘Waitress’

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical “Waitress” offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop … until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage. The performance is showing until Sunday, Aug. 10.

 

Black Belt Birding Festival

The fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will take place Aug. 1-3. Highlighting the birds, history and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a region of important ecology and civil rights history. Events are across multiple towns and natural areas. Click the chart for drive times and locations. Registration is free.

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Based on the classic children’s book by L. Frank Baum, “The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl dreaming of adventure far away from her family farm, whose life suddenly changes when a tornado whisks her off to the magical land of Oz. The fun-filled musical for all ages features the score made famous by the 1939 MGM film. The production is underway through Sunday, Aug. 17. To purchase tickets, call 334-271-5353, visit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival box office or purchase online at asf.net.

 

Birmingham Museum of Art

The Birmingham Museum of Art presents “Silver & Ceremony from Southern Asia, 1830-1930,” an exhibition featuring the collection of Harish K. Patel. The exhibition includes more than 150 suites of silver and explores how silver served as both a decorative art and a catalyst for cultural transformation during a period of rapid global change. The exhibition is on view through Nov. 30.

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Coca-Cola Amphitheater 

Upcoming live concerts:

For more shows, visit coca-colaamphitheater.com.

 

Birmingham Barons

The Birmingham Barons will battle the Chattanooga Lookouts Aug. 5-10 at Regions Field. Follow this link for the complete schedule, updates, promotions, giveaways and ticket information. Regions Field is a cashless facility.

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Boccia National Championships

More than 150 athletes from around the country will arrive in Birmingham July 31-Aug. 3 for the 10th anniversary of the Boccia National Championships. This is the first time this event has been held in Alabama. Events and activities will take place at Lakeshore Foundation. Admission is free.

Tournament schedule:

  • July 31: Individual competition, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Aug. 1: Individual competition, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Aug. 2: Individual competition, 9 a.m.-noon.
    Awards (individual) after competition.
    Pairs and team competition, 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
    10th anniversary celebration “Let Them Eat Cake” during pairs and team.
  • Aug. 3: Pairs and team competition, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Awards for pairs and team after competition.

Times are subject to change. For more information, visit usaboccia.org.

 

This story first appeared on Alabama News Center.