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Books, Blues & BBQ
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Live music, delicious BBQ, and fun for the whole family

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Celebrate blues music, community, and great food.
Admission is free for everyone, and our BBQ is on the house while supplies last.

Date

Friday, September 12, 2025

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Location

2100 Park Place
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Admission

Free for all ages + Free food*

*While supplies last
Featured Artist

Featured Artist

"Hurricane" Elaine Hudson

Our headlining blues artist will fill the air with soulful melodies that will have you tapping your feet all evening.

From Europe to Birmingham, Elaine has performed in countless venues and collaborated with renowned musicians, eventually forming The Force of Nature in 2012. In 2019, she was inducted into the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame as a Master Blues Artist.

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Food

Enjoy mouth-watering BBQ - completely free while supplies last. Bring your appetite!

Sponsors

This event is made possible by a grant awarded to the Friends Foundation of BPL by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Don't Miss This Free Event!

Live music, community, and free food while supplies last.

Birmingham Public Library

2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203

Phone: 205-226-3600

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