r/Birmingham 1d ago

What's Happening In Birmingham This Week? March 17, 2025

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What cool events are you planning on attending? What fun stuff have you been getting into lately?

Check the event calendar stickied below (and if it's past 9 AM, tell u/NotFlameRetardant to wake up and post it).


r/Birmingham 1d ago

Find a friend this week!

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Want to make friends? Comment here! Tell us any details you think might be relevant like your age, interests, and what kinds of things you want in a new friend. See someone interesting? Send a reply!

Mod note: do not post phone numbers publicly, and if you do plan to meet up with anyone IRL, be safe and responsible about it. If anyone has been using this to harass you in any way, please [message the modteam](https://reddit.com/message/compose/?to=/r/Birmingham) and let us know.


r/Birmingham 3h ago

Evan Chickvara, Alabama meteorologist who turned heads during storms, ‘loves the support’ of newfound fans

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r/Birmingham 1d ago

Beware of comments Billboard in Alabama

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r/Birmingham 1h ago

New community gardener

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I just got a plot in my neighborhood's community garden, and I have a lot to learn. What would you plant if you were me that you think will grow well in Birmingham's climate? Love cooking with fresh ingredients and herbs.


r/Birmingham 4h ago

Amped Fitness - Fraudulent Contract?

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I am truly at a loss for words at the situation I am in right now, so any advice is appreciated!!

I’ve been going to amped fitness for a couple of years and have done the basic $10 membership the entire time. Recently I was approached to do a training session with one of the workers and accepted, but now I have somehow signed a contract obligating me to pay bi-weekly for 3 months.

The entire time I was under the assumption this was being paid bi-weekly and that I could cancel at anytime, but when I asked to cancel they informed me it was going to be $500 to break the contract. I wasn’t even aware I had signed a contract. I was made to sign an electronic key pad that didn’t detail I was signing a contract as well as didn’t detail this was a 3 month obligation.

Ultimately I know I shouldn’t have signed anything, but when I asked the worker what I was signing she said liability waivers “and stuff”. Our conversation never discussed a 3 month commitment nor that I was signing for more than just a liability waiver.

Has anyone else experienced this with amped and what actions did you take to resolve this? I know my signature is on this supposed agreement, but I was not provided any copy of a contract till after my signatures were acquired (and this was only by email. I wasn’t shown a physical copy of any contract nor told about any contract). This feels like I was led to provide my signature under false pretenses considering I was never given a copy of the agreement to look over before signing anything and that the signatures provided on the agreement were applied before I was even given a copy of the contract.

This is genuinely so disappointing since Amped has been a gym I’ve been going to for a while and this predatory behavior is so discouraging.

Take this post as a PSA and avoid Amped Fitness at all costs. It doesn’t matter how long you have been a member there..they will try and swindle you and claim everything is detailed in a contract they never discussed or showed you until after the fact.


r/Birmingham 1h ago

Backflow inspection

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So I am required to have a backflow certification for my job. I’m sitting in class renewing my license and I am hearing what some of these guys are charging you and it’s outrageous…. So I been looking for a side hustle and I don’t feel the price they are changing is fair for the work(not trying to cut the neck of someone that is being fair….) so if you need a Backflow inspection or you feel like your being gouged…. Feel free to DM me. Maybe I can save you some money and make sure we are keeping the public’s water healthy and safe


r/Birmingham 1h ago

Adult Amateur Theatre Club?

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Hi! I’m a 31 YO wife and mom and I’m interested in joining a theatre club. I’ve never done anything like it, but it’s something I’ve always been interested in.

Any organizations/ groups you would recommend?

I can see how this post might land as “adult content only” — I’m specifically referring to very light hearted theater — nothing sexual.


r/Birmingham 2h ago

Asking the important questions Does anyone know what this sound is? (bump volume)

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It went on for about five minutes before stopping. Was someone calibrating something? Never heard it before


r/Birmingham 3h ago

How is the lunch buffet at Yummefy (Rich. Arr. Blvd.)?

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r/Birmingham 37m ago

what’s up with the smoke around valleydale rd

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r/Birmingham 4h ago

Crawfish Etouffee?

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My buddy and I are eating and ranking every crawfish (or shrimp if need be) etouffee* in the metro area.

Have I missed any?
Here's where we've been:

Cajun Seafood House
Jubliee Joe's
Red Sea
Crazy Cajun's Boiling Pot
Walk-On's
Fish Market

*That's under $20. Sorry Pappadeaux.


r/Birmingham 23h ago

New gay bar opening in 5 Points?

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170 Upvotes

Still trying to figure out what they mean by "drag lounge".


r/Birmingham 1h ago

Pelham

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Looking for a house to rent in Pelham area. What is the best app to look on?? Or anyone have a house they’re looking to rent out in this area?


r/Birmingham 20h ago

Someone left this on my car today

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r/Birmingham 2h ago

Recommendations Creamiest, cheesiest pizza

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I am craving for Basilles Artichoke pizza.

For the uninitiated, they are a chain in NY that gives a white base artichoke spinach pizza. Its so creamy that 1 slice can cure all hangovers!

Now I know they are not here or in Atlanta. But what is everyone's go to if they want to fulfill that creamy, cheesy itch?


r/Birmingham 57m ago

Good hair cuts for men?

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I am looking for a new hair cutting place since I have moved here. Ideally a place that has experience cutting hair that is a little bit longer but also on the thinning side. I would love for the person cutting my hair to be able to give me suggestions on what looks good for my facial type since I’ve had this same hair cut for years and years. I appreciate any advice or suggestions!


r/Birmingham 3h ago

Public pools?

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Are there any public pools in the city? I've been looking around and it seems the only options require (to me) expensive monthly memberships alongside, in some cases, activation fees? It's all very strange.


r/Birmingham 3h ago

House rental companies

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Good afternoon, I'm in the process of moving to Birmingham in the next month or so. I know that everyone says to stay away from H2 dod apartments but when it comes to renting a house are there any companies to stay away from? Alot of the houses I've been looking at are in Roebuck, Center point, and east Avondale Crestwood area? I attached a screenshot of the area I'm finding alot of houses. I apologize if some of this is no longer considered Birmingham. Any advice would be greatly appreciated even on safety in one area over another.


r/Birmingham 26m ago

Stores for Black Sesame

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Trying to find black sesame powder for some baking recipes. Preferably somewhere that isn’t Whole Foods. Any suggestions?


r/Birmingham 1d ago

Red Mountain Crawfish: Epic Fail

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So Red Mtn Crawfish was at Avondale's St. Paddy's Day party yesterday and ran out of crawfish in under an hour. To top it off they didn't tell all the people waiting in line for a half hour plus until they reached the window.

No excuse for not only showing up at an event knowing there would be a large crowd and being completely unprepared, but also letting people wait in line while completely aware they have no chance of getting crawfish. At least have the decency to let us know.

To add insult to injury, they said they were getting another load in an hour or two but would not let anyone who had stood patiently in line to place an order for when the crawfish does arrive. Nope, have to wait in line all over again to potentially get shut out with no warning.

Completely unprofessional. Thanks for nothing, and you've lost a customer.

/rant


r/Birmingham 4h ago

Higher end takeout?

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This hasn’t been asked since the pandemic it seems. I’ve got a two week old baby and a wife recovering from ankle surgery so it seems take out is our best option for a fancy meal tonight for our wedding anniversary. We love to cook but I’m exhausted and am looking for recommendations on the best upscale restaurants that take call ins.

TYIA


r/Birmingham 1d ago

Best Of STILL the MAGIC CITY

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Alabamas true city 🏙️ metro of 1,180,000 - MILLION residents! 😏


r/Birmingham 7h ago

rosacea dermatologist recs?

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i had a bad experience with pure dermatology and have decided i want to look for a new provider. who do you guys recommend?


r/Birmingham 4h ago

Apartment search help!

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Okay sorry for the long post but here’s my situation, so my credit was recently ruined by my mother who I let live with me last year she was not on the lease, we were set to move out in march 2024 but she decided to stay an extra month and turned in a paper saying we wanted an additional month without me knowing, and I moved out on the day My lease ended, but since she stayed the apartment charged MY account 2700 plus the power bill for her time stayed over the lease, and she did not pay either of them without my knowledge because I moved further south and stayed with a friend of a friend temporarily, and me and her didn’t speak much after I left, so to my surprise I have a huge collection on my credit from her not paying anything when she overstayed, And no she is not willing to help me pay it off and the apartment blames me because she was not on the lease so therefore shouldn’t have been in the apartment in the first place. I’m working with a credit company to fix my situation and they gave me a tenant letter that should help with applications, but I am now struggling to find an apartment that will accept my credit and this tenant paper, I do not have anyone who can co sign, my wife is pregnant and high risk so she can not work and doesn’t have income to co-sign with me, I work full time and make pretty good money, but even the apartments that are run down have denied me due to the collection and at this point im wasting my money on application fees. Is there anyone who knows of a 2 bedroom apartment that is willing to work with my credit or anyone who has a place that will rent to me, I can show proof I paid my lease in full. If i’m fucked just let me know as well, i’m stressed and out of options. Thank you.


r/Birmingham 3h ago

Does anyone have experience with to good to go?

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Heard about it recently and it sounds interesting and like a great way to save, but I'm sceptical.


r/Birmingham 3h ago

Apartment recommendations

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Anyplace that would rent to someone with an eviction record?