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Zydeco
Category:
Night Clubs
2001 15th Ave S
Birmingham,
Alabama 35205
(205) 933-1032
My friends and I love going and spending a night at Zydeco. We always have such great fun...
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My friends and I love going and spending a night at Zydeco. We always have such great fun listening to the bands and having some drinks. It is always very crowded but thats just more people to meet. If you do not like to be in tight places wth tons of people...then you should probably not go.
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Workplay Theatre
Category:
Uncategorized
500 23rd St S
Birmingham,
Alabama 35233
(205) 380-4082
If you've started to think that you're too old to go to local clubs and hear new music but have...
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If you've started to think that you're too old to go to local clubs and hear new music but have never been to Workplay, you should go. This theater, owned by former MTV-VJ Alan Hunter, is acoustically wonderful. The place is smoke free except for the lobby bar, so no worrying about coming out of a concert smelling like smoke. Best of all, most concerts actually start when they say it's going to start. There is an upper level that has tables and is only for 21 and older people. The music that is brought to Workplay tends to be singer-songwriters or up and coming artists.
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Vulcan Park & Museum
Category:
Other Professional Services
1701 Valley View Dr
Birmingham,
Alabama 35209
We attended a wedding reception at Vulcan Park and were impressed! The indoor reception area was...
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We attended a wedding reception at Vulcan Park and were impressed! The indoor reception area was spacious and comfortable, with long tables to seat plenty of people. An adjoining room held even more people!
Included in the reception package guests could take the elevator up to the top of the Vulcan Statue! An awesome, breathtaking view from high above the city!
This is a beautiful park for any gatherings.
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Tons of Fun, INC
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
Birmingham,
Alabama 35201
(205) 849-9966
Tons of Fun is a locally owned and operated family business. They have been serving Alabama since...
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Tons of Fun is a locally owned and operated family business. They have been serving Alabama since 1989 and have done an excellent job of doing so. They do event rentals, church functions, birthday parties, school events, and pretty much anything else you can think of. They have great prices and the staff is super nice.
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The Bottletree
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
3719 3rd AVENUE SOUTH
Birmingham,
Alabama 35222
(205) 533-6288
It's not a bar. It's not a club. It's not a conventional concert hall, either. You won't see Dave...
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It's not a bar. It's not a club. It's not a conventional concert hall, either. You won't see Dave Matthews or Madonna play here. But you will see great indie bands like Broken Social Scene, Asobi Seksu, Rogue Wave, Boris, Elf Power, and other awesome under-the-mainstream-radar-but-still-not-quite-obscure bands. It's BottleTree, a unique venue where the traditional snore-bore decor is traded for kitsch and glitter.
This place is located on 3th Ave. South in downtown Birmingham, just a block or so away from Hancock Fabrics. It hasn’t been open for very long at all, and in fact, they don’t even have their liquor license yet (hopefully, this will change very soon), so it’s still BYOB. Tickets are cheap (typically $10-$12 each) and you can buy ‘em at the door or online. The people that run this place are great, and you can tell that they’re really into all of the bands that come through the doors. Which is another thing--I am amazed at how this brand new venue has managed to get such impressive acts (many of which have never been to Birmingham before), especially considering that--let’s face it--Birmingham has never been a great city for indie shows.
Parking isn’t an issue, as they have a parking lot next to the building (a rare thing downtown). I suggest showing up a little early to ensure a space. Parking is free! Hopefully it’ll stay that way.
Inside, there is a Central-Perk-esque area clad with comfy sofas and chairs in which to sit in case you wear yourself out dancing like a sugar-crazed maniac. Tons of music-related magazines to read. Fun! It’s great just to sit and take in the atmosphere--whether it be to gaze at the glitter-covered mounted deer (which I usually hate, but, come on, it’s covered in glitter!) or to watch Pee-Wee’s Playhouse playing on the giant screen and/or small TVs hanging from the ceiling. There’s a great deck area on the side to go our and smoke or just to take a break from all the noise. But why would you do a think like that? The sound is great, and the stage is a bit small but they make do. There is a cute little bar (where they will hand you the chilled beer you brought, just until they get their liquor license) with comfy stools to sit in and watch the show, or you can be non-lazy and get up next to the stage.
I adore this place. I’m planning on becoming a regular here, because they have great bands basically every day. In fact, I love this place so much that if I could, I would marry it. I know that’s what Pee-Wee would tell me to do.
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Stardome Comedy Club
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
1818 Data Drive
Birmingham,
Alabama 35244
(205) 444-0008
This is an absolutely fantastic place to go if you like comedy. Take a date, go with friends, go...
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This is an absolutely fantastic place to go if you like comedy. Take a date, go with friends, go alone if you have to, but go! They have good comedians come here: I've seen Mitch Hedurg, Carlos Mencia, and others. The atmosphere is great for a comedy club, the food is great, and the drinks are even better. It's hard not to like a place that keeps you laughing so hard it's hard to eat and drink!
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Sam Goody
Category:
Music Stores
2000 Riverchase Galleria
Birmingham,
Alabama 35244
(205) 985-0667
You can always tell when a music store is in it for the music, or the money. Well, unfortunately,...
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You can always tell when a music store is in it for the music, or the money. Well, unfortunately, Sam Goody is definitely in it for the money. I used to shop here until I realized I could get my music elsewhere for nearly half the price. They sell new CDs, a few used ones, DVDs, a few band shirts, and a few video games. The staff isn't ever very helpful, but they will order something for you if you can't find it–but really, I would suggest shopping for this stuff elsewhere.
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While I couldn't get myself to pay over $70 to play a round of golf at the regular course, the par...
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While I couldn't get myself to pay over $70 to play a round of golf at the regular course, the par 3 course was reasonable. Don't try to walk this course as the terrain is hilly and you have to walk all 18 holes without a break since the course doesn't come back to the club house after 9 holes like it does on the regular course. The holes are challenging and often need to use your longer clubs to hit the greens off of the tee. It's a nice course for a nice price.
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Ride Skateboards
Category:
Sports Events
2159 Rocky Ridge Rd #113
Birmingham,
Alabama 35242
(205) 823-7889
Ride is located in a nondescript little strip mall. The interior is superb, open enough for you to...
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Ride is located in a nondescript little strip mall. The interior is superb, open enough for you to practice on a skateboard with softrucks, including a bonafide rail to perfect your grinds. A wide assortment of decks, clothing, wheels, videos and other gear is available. Owner Brian Fleming is young enough to pop a 2 foot Ollie and old enough to be a parent so he'll interact nicely with people of all ages.
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Sure there are bigger stores nearby, but then again so is Wal-mart. But the atmosphere is less...
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Sure there are bigger stores nearby, but then again so is Wal-mart. But the atmosphere is less chaotic, and the help friendlier (and cuter!). Great afternoon browse for odd books, eclectic videos, and vinyl from all eras. Not a shop for top40 shoppers and that's a BIG plus!
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