What’s Happening in Tuscaloosa: March Edition
February has flown by and it’s time to start planning your March adventures. Fortunately, there is no lack of fun activities in T-town this month. Here are a few of the events that Tuscaloosa has to offer for March.
Stephanie Kirkland x Sydney Gruber: Pop-up Art Show, March 1st from 1 pm- 5 pm
Session Bar, 2221 University Blvd.
Session will be open for a one-day-only special event featuring local artists Stephanie Kirkland and Sydney Gruber. Come meet the artists, enjoy some cocktails, and shop one-of-a-kind, original artwork.
Celebrate Local, March 5th from 12 pm-7 pm
Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway
Join Celebrate Local for their 3rd year of bringing community members and local merchants together for a one-of-a-kind social, shopping and tasting event to highlight the locally owned, independent businesses of Tuscaloosa. Admission is FREE.
West Alabama Quilt Show, March 6th from 9 am- 5 pm and 7th from 9 am- 4 pm
Taylorville United Methodist Church, 640 Bear Creek Rd.
The West Alabama Quilters Guild invites you to the 14th biennial quilt show and market. Enjoy quilting vendors, basket raffle, silent auction, and opportunity quilt giveaway. Admission is FREE.
Dylan Scott, March 6th @ 8 pm
Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd.
Enjoy a concert by Dylan Scott at the Druid City Music Hall. Pit tickets are $30 or $35 on the day of the show. General Admission tickets are $25 or $30 the day of the show.
2020 Tuscaloosa Heart Walk, March 7th @ 8 am
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Pkwy.
By participating in the Heart Walk, you’re joining a million Heart Walk Heroes from across the nation raising funds for lifesaving science. Science that can teach us all how to live longer and be Healthy For Good. You can join with a team or as an individual.
Carson Carlisle, March 7th @ 9 pm
Copper Top, 2300 4th St.
Enjoy the country and southern rock stylings of Alabama native, Carson Carlisle, at Copper Top. Tickets go on sale soon!
Zelda Fitzgerald’s Induction into the Alabama Writer’s Hall of Fame, March 9th @ 6 pm
Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul William Bryant Dr.
Celebrate with the Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum as Zelda is inducted into the Alabama Writer’s Hall of Fame. Contact Emily Burnett at emburnett@ua.edu for ticket information.
ASADS Presents: Mackenzie Phillips-Hopeful Healing, March 25th @ 5:30 pm
Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul William Bryant Dr.
Join American actress and author Mackenzie Phillips as she tells her story, emphasizing the power of hope in healing from trauma and addiction. Admission is FREE.
Jo Dee Messina, March 27th @ 7:30 pm
Druid City Music Hall, 1307 University Blvd.
If you love country music, you will want to make plans to see country songbird, Jo Dee Messina, at the Druid City Music Hall. General admission is $40 and Pit tickets are $55.
The Villages Cruise-in & Craft Fair, March 28th from 10 am- 2 pm
North River Village Assisted Living, 5810 Rice Mine Rd. NE
Bring the family out for the Second Annual Villages Cruise-In & Craft Fair! There will be live music provided by Billy and The Medicine Men. Big Al will be there from 11:30-12:30. Delicious food will be for sale by Houndstooth BBQ. Face painting provided by Mimi’s Fancy Faces. There will be rolled ice cream by Off The Trail Creamery, lots of classic cars and motorcycles to look at, a petting farm by Tabernacle Farms and last but not least, a variety of vendors to shop with! Admission is FREE.
23rd Annual BBQ & Blue Jeans, March 28th @ 6 pm
Water Oaks Farm, 4922 McWrights Ferry Rd.
Every spring, the DCH Foundation partners with the McAbee Pigfitters to host their annual BBQ & Blues. All the proceeds from this event support The Help & Hope Patience Assistance Fund for patients struggling to make ends meet during their personal battles with cancer.
March in the City
This is just a small selection of the activities to explore this month in Tuscaloosa. Check some of these out and see what else you can find that we didn’t list here. Have a great March and don’t forget to get out there and enjoy T-town!