Birmingham is building its reputation as an event-filled city in 2022, and September has been no slouch. The week of the 12th to 18th brings plenty of fun moments to the Magic City, with a little something for every type of person included. Here are a few of our favorites. 

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Charley Crockett In-Store Performance (Tuesday)

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Charley Crockett is starting the week off on a good note this Tuesday at Seasick. Image from Seasick Records

Seasick Records has been hosting some spectacular in-store shows of late, and the tradition continues this Tuesday with Charley Crockett on Tuesday evening. The musician will be playing in support of his most recent record, “The Man From Waco”, which came out on September 9th. There will be an album signing after the performance, which begins at 6pm.

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Ugly Baby Prequels You! (Wednesday)

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If you have a butt, you may laugh it off this Wednesday at Avondale. Image from Ugly Baby 

Ugly Baby is the comedy standard when it comes to improv in Birmingham. The quick-thinking jokesters will be bringing their show to The Upstairs at Avondale on Wednesday evening, which makes for a great mid-week break for the people of Birmingham. Patrons are welcome to bring food to go along with the Avondale beers.

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Alanis Morissette at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Friday)

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Friday night is a great night to be in your feelings in Pelham! Image from Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Alanis Morissette is one of the highest selling musicians of all time, and her arrival in Birmingham this Friday is sure to be a celebration of the singer-songwriter's impressive and relatable catalog. This show at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre will be one of the biggest in the greater metro area this year. 

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Thundercat at Iron City (Friday)

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It’s going to get groovy Friday night with Thundercat at Iron City. Image from Iron City 

Thundercat has made himself a household name by dropping his own hits while working with collaborators in a variety of genres. The talented musician just finished a tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Strokes, but is still traveling strong with this stop in Iron City on Friday night. Local favorite Andrea Really is opening to add to the excitement. 

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All-Star Treatment W/ Trinity the Tuck (Friday and Saturday)

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It’s always a good time when Trinity the Tuck comes by Als! Image from Als

Drag royalty will be in Birmingham this Friday and Saturday evening. RuPaul All-Stars Season 4 winner Trinity the Tuck will be joining the Dreamcast at Al’s on Seventh for a fun weekend in the Magic City. You won’t want to miss out on this fun event! 

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Earth Libraries Presents (Saturday)

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GT always brings a good show, and is joined by four other top acts. Image by Wes Frazer

Earth Libraries is one of the best things taking place in the Magic City. The creative label highlights a number of musical acts that deserve to be recognized worldwide. Birmingham favorites Phantom Limb and GT will be joined by Damion (Bloomington), The Roof Dogs (Chicago), and Emby Alexander (Phoenix) from this great show at Saturn on Saturday night. 

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Rhythm & Brews (Saturday)

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Rhythm & Brews features some fantastic vinyl-based tunes from two of the Magic City’s most likable musicians in Suaze and DJ Rahdu, who join forces to form The Shure Shot DJs. The dynamic duo return to Birmingham District Brewing to celebrate Suaze’s birthday this Saturday! Come out and support one of the people that makes Birmingham so special.

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Cover image from DJ Rahdu

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