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Happy weekend, Tuscaloosa!
In today’s happening-today edition: Bunny Trail returns with after-dark fun, Ali Saddiq’s phone-free show, and a Pokémon Go trade meetup + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Colorful spring fun blossoms: The Junior League of Tuscaloosa returns to Northport’s Bunny Trail in 2026, with over 100 decorated eggs, free family events, a fundraiser, after-dark fun, and a pet-friendly celebration — see what’s planned for 2026.
Nurturing Selma’s startup spirit: Selma River Pitch returns March 12, offering $1,000 seed money and training through UA’s Selma Resilience Initiative to help entrepreneurs fill downtown storefronts, modeled after a Tuscaloosa pitch competition — get all the details.
Local creativity on display: At Kentuck at Queen City, the Kentuck Art Market recently brought crochet, paintings, tie-dye and laser artwork to the lawn, as vendors stressed affordability and community with space for kids — 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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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.
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🫶 We got your back
Mural moment, anyone? At The Ivory Dynasty, slices of Tuscaloosa life stack into a frame-by-frame wall you’ll want in your camera roll. Make it a quick detour on your next errand, pause, breathe, and let the colors do a small reset.
Quilt inspiration incoming: Scattered Threads is a quilt shop stacked with beautiful fabric, precuts, kits, and notions, plus friendly classes to nudge those half-finished projects to the finish line. Ideal for a midweek creativity boost or a Saturday stash refresh.
Where to sip local: Between the easygoing Bama Blonde, citrusy Lock 17 IPA, and rotating small-batch sours, Black Warrior Brewing Company keeps things delicious for hop-chasers and one-beer browsers alike. Flights, trivia, and bingo round out a thoroughly Tuscaloosa evening.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🥕 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.
🚶 Light Walking Session @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Tuscaloosa | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Curious about the world of light, but prefer guidance over guesswork? Local psychic Peter Kassner leads one-on-one journeys into your spirit world that feel real, with sandwiches, snacks, and a bring-your-own drink policy, come-and-go flow, and a simple rule, arrive clear-minded, not chemically enhanced.
📱 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.
🎤 Three’s Company @ The 205 Restaurant & Bar | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Head upstairs to The 205 for live tunes from Three’s Company, proper plates, and cocktails that don’t skimp. It’s on the top floor of Homewood Suites in Downtown Tuscaloosa, so enjoy the view, claim a comfy seat, and pretend we’re classy travelers for the night.
😂 Ali Saddiq: In the Shadows Tour @ Bama Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Ali Saddiq is doing a phone-free show, so your screens nap in Yondr pouches while your brain remembers how to focus. You keep them with phone-use areas outside, but use it in the room and you’re out. Bring a credit card, not your wallet app.
🎵 Wyly Bigger Trio @ The Sanctuary on 25th | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a tight trio filling The Sanctuary on 25th with warm, well-earned grooves. Wyly Bigger Trio brings the kind of musicianship you feel in your shoulders, your drink, and your week. Skip the noise, soak up real players, and call it self-care.
💃 Beginner Dance Lesson @ Calvary Tuscaloosa | Sunday (3/8) at 2:50 PM – Think your two left feet are trainable? Head to Calvary Baptist for free beginner lessons from Crimson Tide Ballroom Dancers, covering waltz, line dancing, and West Coast Swing, no partner needed, comfy clothes welcome, free parking, so you can actually win the next wedding showdown.
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🔥 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.
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📻 Tuscaloosa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 66%
A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 83%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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