Can’t Miss Alabama: Tina Turner Musical, Blueberry Festival, Juneteenth
American Theatre Guild presents ‘The Tina Turner Musical’
This musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. It is the comeback story like no other of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global queen of rock n’ roll. Featuring many of her beloved songs, the musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins. The musical will close out the 2024-25 Broadway in Birmingham series at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex June 24-29. Tickets are available for purchase at broadwayinbirmingham.com, bjcc.org and ticketmaster.com.
Celebrate the life, talent and joy of Tina Turner June 24-29. (Julieta Cervantes)
Juneteenth
Communities across the state gather to commemorate Juneteenth:
- June 19: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Juneteenth Freedom Day.
- June 19: Rickwood Field East-West Classic in Birmingham.
- June 19: Equal Justice Initiative Juneteenth Gospel Celebration in Montgomery.
- June 19: Miss Juneteenth America in Mobile.
- June 19: Juneteenth Family Night Concert in Prattville.
- June 19-28: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Juneteenth Collection Spotlight.
- June 21: Juneteenth Celebration in Huntsville.
- June 25: Juneteenth Educational Field Trip in Anniston.
- June 28: Juneteenth Festival in Huntsville.
Juneteenth celebrates history, Black culture and freedom. (Getty Images)
In honor of Willie Mays’ legacy and the rich history of the Negro Leagues, MLB will host the East-West Classic at Rickwood Field June 19. The Juneteenth event will feature MLB legends like CC Sabathia, Ryan Howard and Adam Jones, who will reunite for a five-inning tribute game celebrating the heritage and impact of Black baseball. (Getty Images)
Sporting events
- The Birmingham Barons will face the Columbus Clingstones at Regions Field through Sunday, June 22. Follow this link for the complete schedule, updates, promotions, giveaways and ticket information. Regions Field is a cashless facility.
- Birmingham Legion FC will battle the Oakland Roots SC at Protective Stadium Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m. Buy tickets online. Birmingham Legion FC games are broadcast live on WABM My68. Call 205-791-7145, download the Legion FC app or follow @bhmlegion on social media for more information.
Alabama Blueberry Festival
The annual Alabama Blueberry Festival in historic downtown Brewton takes place Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will offer blueberry ice cream, blueberry cobbler and crunch and fresh blueberries. Enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, a car show, live entertainment and food court as well as shopping for blueberry bushes and festival T-shirts. The venue is Jennings Park. For more information, visit the website.
The Alabama Blueberry Festival will feature its famous blueberry ice cream, blueberry cobbler and crunch. (Carol Parker Graves Photography)
Red Mountain Theatre presents ‘Disney’s Frozen’
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she has desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. The “Disney’s Frozen” production is underway through Sunday, June 29, at the Red Mountain Theatre.
Rock the South
The Rock the South country music festival will feature three days of music, camping and fun at York Farms in Cullman through Saturday, June 21. Performers include Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock, Nickelback and others. Follow these links for the lineup, tickets and frequently asked questions. Stay updated on Facebook.
