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Taylor Young and Dezmon Stovall are the entrepreneurs behind Ivy & Oak, a new brunch café & bar opening soon in downtown Birmingham. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now) Looking for a new spot to get your morning pick-me-up—or a late-night libation? Luckily, you can find both at Ivy & Oak Café, an upcoming brunch café and cocktail bar in Birmingham’s financial and banking district.

Sponsored Ray & Poynor agent Jake Callahan (L) and homeowners (R). (Nathan Watson / Bham Now) There’s something special about a home that feels like it has a story—and this circa 1924 Forest Park home has plenty of it. Tucked away on Conroy Road, a classic Colonial Revival has gotten a thoughtful refresh that brings together the work of several Birmingham creatives.

Sponsored Round up your order at McDonald’s and submit your receipt by Oct. 1 to get a free T-shirt supporting Ronald McDonald House Alabama and wear it Friday, Oct. 16. (Ronald McDonald House Alabama) We love a free T-shirt drop and always look forward to the one Ronald McDonald House Alabama does for Day of Change & Gratitude every year.

Victoria Hamilton, owner of Big Mama’s Meat and Three. (Pat Byington / Bham Now) Big Mama’s, a popular food truck that offers up made-from-scratch, home-cooked meals, plans to open a meat and three “grab and go” restaurant concept in Leeds this coming December. The new eatery will be located at 1689 10th Street SE in the downtown area. Big Mama’s Food Truck. (Pat Byington / Bham Now) The first Big Mama’s food truck opened in Birmingham June 2024.

Sponsored Highlands School students on the school’s 12-acre campus. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) If you’re a Birmingham parent exploring school options, you’ve likely heard of Highlands School. Tucked away on a charming 12-acre campus between Mountain Brook, Birmingham and Irondale, Highlands School is a private, independent school that challenges students academically while giving them room to explore their creativity, gain confidence and be themselves.

You’re in for an enchanted evening at this magical Birmingham event. (Valerie Ryan / Birmingham Children’s Theatre) Looking for an escape into a whimsical enchanted forest on a Thursday evening? Or what about an excuse to get dressed up, mingle with fun Birmingham folks and bid on some pretty cool prizes? You can do it all at the Enchanted Evening benefitting Birmingham Children’s Theatre (BCT) on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Sponsored Are you looking for a new home in Birmingham? We’ve got 21 fresh, new and coming soon listings for you to check out this weekend – you’re sure to find the perfect home for you.

« All Events With rave reviews from fans and comedy insiders alike, Charlotte native Ryan Davis has become one of the country’s best young stand-up comics. When not touring and doing what he does best on stage, Ryan lends his talents to acclaimed TV shows like All Def Comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Issa Insecure. He continues to give his growing fan base more of his viral comedy that has amassed over 150 million minutes viewed online, establishing Ryan as a pioneer in the digital space.

« All Events Boom Days began in 2006 and has been transforming downtown Fort Payne into a celebration of art, music, history for the past 20 years. Held each year on the third Friday and Saturday of September, Boom Days highlights the traditions that make our community unique. Four blocks of downtown are closed to traffic, allowing visitors to explore art shows, traditional crafts, live music, historical exhibits, sidewalk sales, food, and activities for the whole family.