While the calendar says fall starts in September, it doesn’t usually feel like it until November.
This month, orange and red leaves are dropping from the trees. Students are making plans for the long-anticipated break at the end of the month. Crimson Tide fans are enjoying the last games of football season. And on campus and around Tuscaloosa, a wealth of events are happening.
Community Events
First Friday Art Walks
Nov. 1, 5-8 p.m., Downtown Tuscaloosa
Hosted by the Tuscaloosa Arts Council, First Friday Art Walks take visitors through downtown galleries featuring displays by visiting and local artists. This free event boasts drinks, music and food in addition to art.
Alabama’s National Fossil Day: WHY DINOSAURS? Documentary
Nov. 2, noon-3:30 p.m., 1001 Math and Science Education Building
View a free screening of the award-winning documentary “WHY DINOSAURS?” followed by a Q&A with the film’s director.
Druid City Derby Fall Frenzy
Nov. 2, 1-7 p.m., Bobby Miller Activity Center
Tuscaloosa’s roller derby team hosts a mixed scrimmage featuring themed games for juniors and adults. Attendees are encouraged to dress up for a costume contest.
The Brown Players Present “Little Women”
Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 7, 7 -9 p.m., Bama Theatre
Experience the warmth and struggles of a close family through the stories of the March sisters. Tickets are $9.50 and can be bought through the Bama Theatre’s website or through Instagram at @ualittlewomen.
Wreath-making Class with the Arts Council
Nov. 5, 6-8 p.m., Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
Create a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath. Materials provided. Tickets are $60.
Kentuck Art Night
Nov. 7, 5-8 p.m., Kentuck Art Center, Northport
Kentuck Art Night is a monthly free event home to exhibition openings, live music, pop-up shops and art. You can meet artists and even visit artists’ studios. The Gallery Shop will be open late. Kentuck Art Night happens on the first Thursday of each month.
Veterans Day Program
Nov. 11, 10 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa
Capt. Chad Fleming will be the speaker at this annual event presented by the Veterans Memorial Park Association, the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and UA’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.
Public Astronomy Observing Event
Nov. 11, 5:30-8 p.m., 1001 Math and Science Education Building
The UA Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a talk with Dr. Mustafa Muhibullah followed by observation of the moon and planets using the department’s rooftop 16-inch telescope.
Demo Day
Nov. 21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., The EDGE
Network with local startups and learn about Tuscaloosa-based companies. Entrepreneurs will be showcasing their businesses and workshops will be held all day.
For Students
Internship Know-How
Nov. 8, 9-10 a.m., 3400 Student Center
RSVP for a workshop geared toward students who want to learn how to find and ace an internship.
Student Advocates for Foster Families
Nov. 12, 5-6 p.m., 159 Russell Hall
UA students can learn how they can help support foster families in Tuscaloosa.
Hunger Games Laser Tag
Nov. 14, 7-9 p.m., Student Center Ballroom
May the lasers be in your favor! Swing by the ballroom to join the fun in this Hunger Games Laser Tag adventure.
STEM-inist Coffee Hour
Nov. 15, 9-10 a.m., 1094 Bevill Hall
RSVP for free coffee and tea for women in STEM looking to network.
For the Little Ones
Tuscaloosa Public Library Know Your Noodle
Nov. 7, 14 and 21, 4-5 p.m., Tuscaloosa Public Library
Kids aged 8-12 years old will work together as a team to solve fun, STEAM-related mental challenges.
Little Library Playdate
Nov. 5, 12, and 19 , 10-11 a.m., Tuscaloosa Public Library
Children aged 6 years and younger can have fun with other children in a play session with toys.