Can’t Miss Alabama: ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ other outings

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 will take the stage July 9 through Aug. 17. To purchase tickets, call 334-271-5353, visit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival box office or purchase online at asf.net. Evening performances begin at 7 p.m.; matinees begin at 2 p.m.

Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour

Brad Williams is one of the funniest comedians in the country, and he has become one of the most in-demand working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been routinely selling out venues across the country and world. Doors open at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.  To learn more about Williams, click here.

Blue Marlin Grand Championship

The Blue Marlin Grand Championship (BMGC) at The Wharf in Orange Beach is unlike any other fishing tournament. Come early to enjoy industry-related vendors and try your hand at the St. Jude Fighting Chair Challenge — a real sportfishing fighting chair that is similar to “tug-o-war” against a friend. BMGC has raised more than $220,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

BMCG tournament schedule:

• July 10, noon: Shotgun start. (Perdido Pass)
• *July 11, 7 a.m.: (*if needed) Early bird tournament weigh-in. (The Wharf Marina, Marlin Circle)
• July 11, 5 p.m.: Tournament weigh-in. (The Wharf Marina, Marlin Circle)
• July 12, 5 p.m.: The greatest show in sportfishing tournament weigh-in. (The Wharf Marina, Marlin Circle)

Admission and parking are free. Learn more about the tournament here.

Coca-Cola Amphitheater 

Save the date for upcoming live shows at the new amphitheater in Birmingham:

• July 18, 6:30 p.m.: Whiskey Myers: What We Were Born To Do Tour.
• July 19, 7 p.m.: Luke Bryan: Country Song Came On Tour.
• July 21, 6:45 p.m.: Toto + Christopher Cross + Men at Work.
• July 25, 7:30 p.m.: Parker McCollum Tour.
• July 26, 7:30 p.m.: Alabama Shakes.

For more shows, visit coca-colaamphitheater.com.

Celebration on the Green

Have joyful family fun at Brent and Centreville’s Celebration on the Green Saturday, July 12 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event offers vendors, food trucks, live music, car show, 5K run, fireworks show and a children’s patriotic parade. Follow along on Facebook.

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex events

• July 11: World Deer Expo.
• July 12: Joe with special guests Donell Jones and Changing Faces.
• July 14: WWE Monday Night RAW.

For upcoming concerts, visit bjcc.org.