By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times
**Today, November 6**
**Artist Tin Tin X** is performing LIVE at the All Vybes ATL 2 U Tour Birmingham, from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Majestic Lounge. This Birmingham native’s music reflects sound, emotion, and color to explore the balance between light, shadow, healing, and expression. Check him out for some positive energy presented by Spring Urban Fest.
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### Weekly Events
– **Blues Jam**
Every 3rd Thursday, 7–10 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
– **Chaparelle with Ramsey Thornton**
At Saturn.
– **Revis with Tennessee Vets Emerge & Etchstone**
At The Nick.
– **Open Auditions**
An Open Mic Competition at the StarDome Comedy Club.
– **RnB Poetically Lit**
Every Thursday, 5–7 p.m. at Lit on 8th, 518 Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd. Featuring Huncho Zavy, KD McQween, Carol Hood, DKMode, Brianne Shardaw, and hosted by Hemp The Artist.
– **Jazz in the Magic City Happy Hour**
Every Thursday, 4:30–7 p.m. at the Carver Theatre. Enjoy Alabama State’s own Jose Carr and his band. Free admission.
– **Karaoke Kickback**
Every Thursday, 5–9 p.m. at Jazzi’s on 3rd, with Happy Hour from 5–6 p.m. Free entry. Weekly cash prize hosted by Loretta Hill.
– **That’s My Jam Thursdays Karaoke Mingle**
Each week with karaoke at 8 p.m., Spin to Win ‘til 9 p.m., and Happy Hour ‘til 9 p.m. Sounds by DJ Slugga and hosted by Jirus Horton at Tee’s on 2nd. Free entry all night.
– **3rd Thursday at The Nick with Ramblin’ Ricky Tate**
– **Jose Carr Every Thursday**
5–7 p.m. at the Carver Theatre, Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, 1631 4th Avenue North.
– **Filmmaker Networking Nights**
5 p.m. at 1821 2nd Avenue North.
– **That’s My Jam Thursdays**
7 p.m. at Platinum of Birmingham with DJ Slugga.
– **Alabama Blazin Bingo**
6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar.
– **Film Screenings** at Sidewalk Film.
– **Karaoke**
7 p.m. at True Story Brewing.
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### Upcoming Events
**Friday, November 7**
– Troll 2 + The Hem with star George Hardy in attendance at Saturn.
– Lonesome Joy with Charlie Argo at The Nick.
– Atreyu The Curse Tour at Iron City.
**Friday, November 14**
– Qdot & Jaxxxon + Friends at The Nick.
– Caddle at Iron City.
– Jerry Joseph & The Jack Mormons at Avondale Brewing Co.
– SOS: The Recession Pop Party at Saturn.
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### News to Know and Use: People, Places, and Things to Watch
**Magic City Toy Drive**
Now through December 5, accepting new and unopened toys for boys and girls from birth to 10 years old, as well as new bicycles, coats, and jackets. Donation sites include East, West, North, and South Police Precincts, Police Administration Building, all Birmingham Fire and Rescue stations, all AmFirst Credit Unions in Birmingham, Department of Youth Services, and City Hall.
For more info, visit [www.birminghamal.gov/DYS/ToyDrive](http://www.birminghamal.gov/DYS/ToyDrive) or call 205-320-0879.
**Emergency Resources**
– Call 205-942-8911 or visit [www.feedingal.org/findfood](http://www.feedingal.org/findfood) for food assistance.
– Or call 211 for general assistance.
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### Things to Help in November
– **Be Kind Birmingham Library Pop-Up**
November schedule:
– 2nd Wednesday: West End Library, 10 a.m.
– 3rd Wednesday: Smithfield Library, 10 a.m.
– 4th Wednesday: 5 Points West Library, 10 a.m.
Check Be Kind on Facebook for updates.
– **November 15 Food Distribution**
8–10 a.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church in Edgewater, 7313 Arabia Avenue, Birmingham 35224. Pick up free canned goods and pantry items for you and your family.
– **November 15 Food and Clothing Giveaway**
9–11:30 a.m. at Zion Temple, 1433 Tomahawk Road, 35214.
– **November 15 Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway**
9 a.m.–1 p.m. by R.A.C.E. Foundation and Omega Psi Phi at Ensley Park and Recreation Center, 2800 Avenue K, 35219.
– **November 22 Thanksgiving Food Box and Diaper Giveaway**
10 a.m.–Noon at Rebirth Christian Fellowship, 700 23rd Avenue NW, 35215.
– **Thanksgiving Giveaway**
8–9 a.m. at Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South. One turkey per household, while supplies last.
– **November 22 Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo**
November 22 – January 4.
– **November 23 Jazz on 4th**
Featuring saxophonist Dee Lucas, a national recording artist, 5–6 p.m. at the Carver Theatre Sunday Series.
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### For Girls
– **Girls Mentoring**
2nd Saturdays, now through May 2026. A partnership by YWCA Family Resource Center and Girls, Inc. of Central Alabama.
– **Raising Royalty BHM Girls Mentoring Program**
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 3–5 p.m. for girls ages 8-19 to empower, enlighten, and encourage them from childhood to womanhood.
Contact Regina at 205-396-7010, 1320 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205.
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Stay connected and enjoy everything Birmingham has to offer!
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