|
Subscribe | Get featured
It’s Friday, Tuscaloosa! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Morgan Wallen concert, Randy Travis and James Dupre, and Piff the Magic Dragon + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
|
📰 In the news
Big night for country fans: Morgan Wallen is set to play Tuscaloosa on April 18 during his 20-stop Still The Problem tour, with some country friends joining. Some tickets remain — see how to get tickets.
Community creativity on display: From Dothan’s peanut statues to Tuscaloosa’s Monster Makeover, Alabama’s public art shines as local students created monsters later auctioned to benefit the Community Foundation of West Alabama’s arts education fund — read the full story.
Fresh symphonic work recognized: Composer Dr. Davis Brown was named the Alabama Orchestra Association’s composition contest winner in Tuscaloosa, where his piece Papahanaumoku’s Garden was performed by Alabama Festival Orchestra led by Mark Laycock — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
Highlights this week:
|
🚗 Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance?
Together with our sponsor FinanceBuzz
Auto insurance premiums have been climbing across the country… and most folks won’t notice until it’s time to renew and they’re hit with a higher bill.
The frustrating part? Loyalty rarely gets rewarded. Insurers adjust prices constantly, and new customers often qualify for better rates than long-time policyholders.
I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
This free comparison tool lets you check rates from multiple insurers in just a few minutes. It costs nothing to look, and it could save you hundreds this year.
|
🫶 We got your back
Plant‑rich lunch fix: Manna Grocery & Deli turns out made-from-scratch soups, salads, burritos, and a standout black bean burger, primarily organic. Finish up, then grab clean-ingredient staples for home, so lunch and the grocery run happen in one easy stop.
European finds, local joy: Spaces get a dash of history at Adams Antiques & the Potager, where armoires, chandeliers, mirrors, porcelain, and garden decor finish rooms without fuss. Somewhere in the mix, something beautifully old solves a very modern design puzzle.
Wake up, wow brows: Skip the 7 a.m. pencil drama… Hien Atkins Beauty Lounge & Medspa delivers microblading, ombré brows, lip blush, and liner that last through sweaty workouts and surprise rain. A local favorite for natural-looking results and tidy, low-fuss upkeep that keeps mornings easy.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
|
📆 Around town this weekend
Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎶 How Music Brings People Together @ Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – First Friday calls for blues, talk, and a dash of hometown pride. Swing by the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center as the Alabama Blues Project and Ashley Wheat explore how music brings people together, with instructors playing live, then browse the art for free.
🌙 Northport Bunny Trail After Dark @ Downtown Northport | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Round up the crew for Northport’s Bunny Trail After Dark, where DJ Lit spins, food trucks tempt, and your inner lumberjack can toss an axe for ten bucks. Wear comfy shoes, embrace the chaos, and conquer Poke an Egg, Carrot Toss, and the Egg Run.
👪 Thursday Family Fun Nights @ Chick-fil-A Northport | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Take a night off from dinner negotiations with Thursday Family Fun Nights, where kids craft, play games, or color while you actually finish a meal. It’s low-key and welcoming, and on select nights the Chick-fil-A Cow swings by for goofy photos and kid-approved excitement.
🎂 Everybody’s Birthday Celebration 2026 @ Weeping Mary Baptist Church | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Weeping Mary Baptist Church is throwing the rare party where everyone’s the guest of honor, with music, fellowship, food, and none of the awkward candle math. Dress to impress, bring your appetite, and enjoy birthday privileges while supporting the church, our youth, and young adults.
🥕 Tuscaloosa Farmers Market @ Tuscaloosa River Market | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Meet me at the River Market for the farmers market, rain or shine. Over 60 vendors with Sweet Grown Alabama produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and USDA meats, plus free parking by the Riverwalk so we can call the stroll our workout.
🥖 Sourdough Bread Making Workshop @ Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Chef Pleshette Bevelle is running a hands-on sourdough workshop where you’ll master the starter, mix, fold, shape, and score. You leave with a live starter, a ready-to-bake loaf, and a taste, so bring an apron and a lidded bowl, and retire the grocery loaf.
📱 Pokémon Go Trade Event @ One Up TCG | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – This laid-back Pokémon Go meetup is your chance to swap creatures, compare shinies, and finally put those friend codes to use. Think old-school card trading, only with fewer rubber bands and more walking. Low stakes, high nostalgia, and pleasantly nerdy conversation.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
|
🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
|
📻 Tuscaloosa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 52%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
—
Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 59%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Something in your house is about to break 🏠
It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major system and appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’re staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast.
It never happens at a convenient time, and most homeowners just eat the cost because they don’t realize there’s a better option.
American Home Shield covers repairs and replacements on most of your home’s major systems and appliances — old or new, no inspection required.
The best part? Select plans are 50% off now through March 9th.
This house is wild
This 7,600 sq ft estate spans 8 acres in a picturesque neighborhood, offering privacy. Outdoor perks include an in-ground pool, multiple decks, greenhouse, sunroom, detached garage and RV port. Inside has 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, two kitchens, two living rooms, and a theater with 133-inch screen, theater seating, dual sound, gaming, and a bar.
Take a peek inside →
|
 |
Thanks for reading! If you know someone who’d love BaseLocal, send ’em here so they can sign up too 🙂
|
|
|
|
