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Tuscaloosa, AL
14Events this week
1Free things to do
85New spots
90New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Tuscaloosa

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market

Saturday 7am · Tuscaloosa River Market · Free

Petting & Fun Farm

Saturday 10am · Tuscaloosa Barnyard

East Carolina Pirates at Alabama Crimson Tide Football

Saturday 1pm · Bryant-Denny Stadium

Capstone AFG

Monday 12pm · Tuscaloosa

"Clara Maass: She Gave Her Life" Exhibit

Tuesday 9am · Gorgas House Museum

New in Tuscaloosa

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

KeCatoure Brows & Beauty Bar

Beauty

Brows that behave: KeCatoure Brows & Beauty Bar is a relaxing, clean spot for brow and lip treatments with polished, natural-looking results.

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River

Restaurants

Riverside bites, great vibes: Set on the Black Warrior River, River pairs a stylish dining room and a spacious terrace with plates that range from shareable flatbreads and fresh salads to tender steaks, plus a solid lineup of cocktails, wine, and beer.

rivertuscaloosa.com ↗

Thrifty Charm Boutique

Shopping

Style, minus the fuss: Thrifty Charm Boutique channels The Charm District’s creative energy through Erica Grant, a beauty pro with over 27 years of experience and a licensed cosmetology instructor, so you can snag fresh, confidence-boosting looks without overthinking it.

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Tuscaloosa’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 Tuscaloosa’s best →

Most read in Tuscaloosa

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

  1. Tuscaloosa Jury Hits New York Times With $9.25 Million Defamation Verdict

    The New York Times has been hit with a $9.25 million defamation suit by an 8-person jury in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court.

    Full story at tuscaloosathread.com ↗

  2. Big changes are coming to the Tuscaloosa dining scene

    Major changes are occurring in the Tuscaloosa area's dining scene, including expansion and expansion of restaurants such as 7 Brew Coffee and Raising Cane's.

    Full story at tuscaloosanews.com ↗

  3. New Raising Cane’s location set to open late August

    A new Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers location is set to open in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on McFarland Blvd off of 13th St.

    Full story at thecrimsonwhite.com ↗

  5. Tuscaloosa School Brings In Goats To Get Ready For School Year

    Tuscaloosa Academy, a school in the city of Tuscaloos, has brought in goats to prepare for the school grounds for the new school year.

    Full story at tuscaloosathread.com ↗

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