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Hoover, AL
43Events this week
7Free things to do
84New spots
90New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 13, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Hoover

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 43 events, day by day →

Chair Yoga

Monday 9:30am · Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

Books & Brews: If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

Monday 7:15pm · Ferus Artisan Ales

Cult Movie Mondays

Monday 8pm · Pink Lantern

Open Mic

Tuesday 6pm · Dobber's 5 Points Pub

neverthirst Trivia Night

Tuesday 7pm · Cahaba Brewing Company · Free

New in Hoover

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Cajun Seafood House

Restaurants

Crave a Cajun fix: Cajun Seafood House brings an authentic Louisiana spread to nearby Vestavia, locally owned since 2014 and still all about fresh seafood and a relaxed vibe.

thecajunseafoodhouse.com ↗

Hoover Steaks & Wines

Nightlife

Steak, sip, repeat: Hoover Steaks & Wines pulls double duty for locals with lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch named Best Brunch, plus Best Burger, Best Date Night Restaurant, and Best Wine Selection by Hoover’s Magazine.

hooversteaksandwines.com ↗

Woodcraft of Birmingham

Shopping

For the sawdust obsessed: Woodcraft of Birmingham is where Hoover DIYers and pros snag legit tools, sharp hand planes, turning gear, carving kits, and piles of project plans, plus hands-on classes and demos.

woodcraft.com ↗

Hoover’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Hoover’s best →

Most read in Hoover

The five stories Hoover readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 18 weekend events in Birmingham: Labor Day, football kickoffs + more, Sept. 3–6, 2026

    The weekend is set to be a busy weekend in Birmingham, with college football games kicking off, Labor Day parties, comedy, music, poetry, and more.

    Full story at bhamnow.com ↗

  2. Small-town country store lauded as having the best cheeseburger in Alabama

    Tasting Table has named J&J Grocery & Deli in Bessemer, Alabama as the best cheeseburger in the state.

    Full story at al.com ↗

  3. Coca-Cola United set to open $300 million corporate campus in Birmingham

    Coca-Cola United is set to open a $300 million corporate campus in Birmingham, spanning 100 acres and over half a million square feet.

    Full story at wvtm13.com ↗

  4. Tickets now available for ‘We Are One’ celebration to be held in Birmingham

    Tickets are now available for the We Are One: All-White Celebration in Birmingham, presented by the Black Contractors Association - Alabama Chapter.

    Full story at wbrc.com ↗

  5. 2 popular Birmingham restaurants awarded prestigious international honor

    Cafe Dupont in Downtown Birmingham and Little Betty Steak Bar in Mountain Brook, Alabama, have been awarded the Distinguished Restaurants of North America’s (DiRōNA) Award of Excellence.

    Full story at bhamnow.com ↗

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The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.

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