This is a beautiful facility. The comfortable seating is wonderful for enjoying a show, concert,…read moreplay or any performance based event. The room set aside for dining is great for most any type of hosting venue. Great sound system without any echos or distracting noises to interrupt a performance. I attended a disability fashion centered experience titled "Every Body Blooms." Sponsored by NCHPAD, UAB Arts In Medicine. This was such a beautiful fashion show showcasing the confidence of the models and their creativity in fashion. One model remarked that "When you look good, you feel good." I would encourage everyone to follow NCHPAD to learn more about the disabled community and how they adapt to the abled body society. Again, this is a wonderful venue. I'll be back for other shows and performances.

I love the Alys Stephens Center! I was recently here to see Eric Benet in concert and it was…read morephenomenal!!! I really don't think there's a bad seat in the building. This is a great venue!!!! Highly recommend attending a show here if you get the opportunity. Parking was tough since I was running late but that was to be expected. Locating street parking is NEVER fun or easy! I ended up parking in a student lot ... no problems since the event was on a Sunday. My car wasn't towed! Ha! This was a great event and I'm so glad Eric Benet spent his birthday with us here in Birmingham, AL!!!! FUN NIGHT!!!!!!

If you're not going to the sidewalk film festival then what are you even doing with your life?…read more This is an amazing annual film festival right here in Birmingham, Alabama that screens over 100 films in theaters and venues all over the most walkable part of the city. On top of that there are parties and events associated with the festival that are all well worth the price of entry, (which is surprisingly affordable). You can get a big mega-pass that gives you access to everything, or tickets that guarantee seating for certain films that you don't want to miss, or general admission/first come first serve tickets that allow you to roam about and be a bit more spontaneous in deciding what you want to see. Something for everyone at any price point. The venues themselves are generally excellent. From the larger Alabama and Lyric Theaters to the smaller and more intimate Sidewalk Cinema, all the locations are great. The festival itself is well organized, and the area in which it takes place is saturated with delicious food and drink options. Long story short, this is really a must-visit event. It's got something for everyone, is priced just right, runs smoothly and is overall a really great time. If you're thinking about it. Do it. Impossible to regret.

What a great venue to have in Birmingham, AL!!! I have always been interested in Side walk Film…read moreFestival. Unfortunately, I didn't get to volunteer last year as I planned. Thankfully, they kept me on their email list and here we are. With the sidewalk film festival approaching next month , I was able to attend a sneak peek showing of some of this year's films. Such a great line up of movies and other opportunities for this year's festival. I'm very excited to actually check out some of the films!! Already got my ticket for opening night+party and really considering getting a Saturday pass. This was my very first time at the cinema. It's a really nice , colorful space! Bar and concessions available. Reasonable prices. Nice / hardworking staff. The theater is small but cozy with comfortable seats. Highly recommend checking out the cinema located in the basement of the Pizitz food hall. Check out there website for additional information. I don't think you will regret it!

I finally made my first trip to Sidewalk Cinema for the Summer of Spike series and saw "Do the…read moreRight Thing". It was such a great experience from the moment I walked in. The lobby is incredibly inviting--I even noticed someone relaxing at a table, coloring, which perfectly captured the laid-back, community feel of the space. Having a bar in the lobby was a nice touch too, making it easy to grab a drink before the movie. The theater has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying classic and independent films on the big screen. Seeing "Do the Right Thing" in a theater setting reminded me of the genius Spike Lee is!! I'll definitely be back for more screenings.

I absolutely love Sidewalk Cinema! My guy and I enjoyed a showing of the movie "Love and…read moreBasketball" as part of a special tribute to director Gina Prince Bythewood during Women's History Month. I love the roomy seats and the no frills online ticket sales. There's so much to do here besides viewing the movies. You can play games, both board games and computer games, you can sip on cocktails and chat, or enjoy the themed nights offered throughout the year. I love this place so much that I may become a member! I encourage the city to please support this independent cinema. It's a nice space that we want to keep around for a very long time.

The Backstage area for the touring & local crews only has 2 toilets…read more The wait to use the bathroom as a touring crew member was ridiculous, unacceptable. I do like the 4 crew shower rooms & catering was great. The staff here are generally polite & positive, the local IATSE stagehands were awesome. I hope they can figure out how to add more bathrooms for the Production staff, local stagehands, caterers & others.

Made my way to a concert at this new amphitheater and came out of the whole experience pretty…read moreimpressed. The place is brand new and so it was super clean and in immaculate condition. My seats were pretty far from the stage but I still had a great view of it. Lines to get in the place moved quickly in spite of a packed show. Same with concessions and merch. Virtually no waiting at all. The sound was crisp and distinct and not muddy or pitchy, which is key when the whole point of the place is to go and listen to music. Overall I think this is an above average venue and that the execution on the part of the staff is excellent. Would definitely recommend, would definitely return.

The American Theater Guild presents Broadway in Birmingham! This is our 4th year being season…read moremembers and we are happy to see this happening in our city year after year. The inaugural season had a one page list of donors with a moderate sized font of patrons. In the current year, there are multiple pages of donors in the finest small print...just a testament to the success of the shows. If you've ever had the opportunity to see a show in NYC, you know it's an experience. The BJCC may not offer the same bright lights as Broadway and Times Square, but the shows that Broadway in Birmingham bring to the Magic City are epic! From Anastasia to Hamilton, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hadestown, and Mean Girls, Chicago, Clue etc., this is something you don't want to miss! Great music, actors, and venue! Most of the shows offer an exclusive cocktail for the performance, vendors for your merch, photo ops, and several add-on packages. Support the arts, check out the performances!

Enjoy seeing a broadway show at least every year or two depending on the offerings. I usually look…read morefor the Disney shows that everyone can enjoy. The live music, performances and accessories are amazing. Always a wonderful unique experience to share.

I have my go to movie theaters but wanted to try something different. I decided to venture out to…read moreLakeshore for Premiere Cinema to see MICHAEL. I ordered my ticket online. I don't usually do movie theater food because it can be pricy but this day was considered treat day. Not sure what my original order was but the young lady encouraged me to go with a combo for the popcorn corn and icee. Also, I saw a bar area, nice. The seat was comfortable but now that I know the layout of the theater, I will choose different next time. Oh and the restroom was clean, always a plus. Premiere will now be in rotation.

Recently I saw two great movies this week here. Sarah's Oil was a historic movie about a young…read moreblack lady the struggled through hardships after being awarded land that she had faith in and was not shy about standing up for herself. As I was unaware of the story if was a very good viewing. The other movie was unexpected Christmas. I only knew three actors in the movie but everyone gave a good performance. The story line was good and kept building. It was an unusual Christmas movie but so very very good. I do recommend both of these movies and this theater

Great movie theater!! The updated recliners are super comfortable, the theaters, bathrooms, and…read moreconcession areas are very clean, and the staff are very friendly! Ticket prices are really good and concession prices are pretty much in line with every other movie theater around. We will definitely be coming back to see more movies here!!

This was my first visit at this theatre. I found it to be easy to select seats and purchase…read moretickets. The staff was friendly and personable. The seats were clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, the movie we chose decided not to play as we were all waiting to watch. The manager came in an explained that there was a problem and compensated us with tickets for another movie or to come back on another day. I found this to be great business. We left and returned on another day. Such a great theatre. I will return.

BJCC hosts concerts, Broadway shows, festivals, sporting events, symphony, comedy, supercross and…read moreMonster Jam! I visited for the Maxwell/ Jazmine Sullivan concert last year. Tickets were half as much as they were in Atlanta so I drove to Birmingham for a mini-break! Parking can be pre-purchased online starting at $20 but there was a line of cars to enter so arrive early. Even though I had $25 nosebleed seats (shoutout to Live Nation's 1/2 off sale), the screens made it easy to see and the acoustics were great! Both performers were AMAZING! The line moved fairly quickly and I had no issues with security or staff (unlike State Farm). But an end row seat meant I had to frequently stand to to let people in. Patrons were super friendly. We all sang along to Maze's "Before I Let Go" as we exited. Rest in heaven Frankie Beverly.. I didn't order anything or use the restrooms so I can't comment on the amenities or food yet. But it was a pleasant experience. I recommend Legacy Arena BJCC and will return. Pics to come on my next visit!

Wow, the BJCC has been around for a minute! It opened in 1976 and can seat up to 16,250 for…read moreconcerts. The late great John Denver performed the first concert at the BJCC coliseum (known today as the Legacy Arean) on Sept. 28, 1976! Growing up, the BJCC was a big entertainment destination because few and far between were the "great" entertainment acts who visited my hometown of Huntsville, AL. Over the years, I've seen lots of great acts at the BJCC, including Van Halen [pre Van Hagar days] numerous times starting in August 1981, the legendary The Who on November 30, 1982, Kid Rock numerous times, and attended an excellent Alanis Morisette show here! It's nice to have the Uptown Entertainment District nearby and the extensive modernization of the arena in 2020 enhanced the lighting and sound systems, concessions, and amenities for artists. Well done Majic City!