AROUND TOWN

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Thursday 10.8

Happy Hour - POSH FOG, 1609 E. Blvd., 4:30-6 pm.

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Live Music - The Exchange at the Renaissance, 5-9 p.m. Music by Eric Perkins & Friends.

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Ladies Night - South Beach, 115 E. S. Blvd., 5 pm. Ladies drink specials, 6-8 pm. Music by DJ Freak Nazty.​

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Homecoming Concert

Featuring Yung Miami, YFN Lucci, Lil Tony, and YK Niece

6 - 11 p.m. | Acadome

Tickets: varietyent.net

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R&Bae Thursday - SugaRay's, 3439 McGhee Rd. - 7 p.m.

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Live Music - B.B. King's, 6 p.m. Music by Skyler.

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Showem You the Sickest - The Lion's Den, 2412 E.S. Blvd., 10 pm. Tickets: thevibeent.com

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Tune Up Thursdays - The Soul Lounge, 115 Montgomery St., 7 p.m. - 11 pm. Music by DJ Mechanic.

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Happy Hour Thursdays - Krush Bar & Lounge, 79 Commerce St., 7 p.m. - midnight.

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Karaoke w/ Jus Jason - New Moon Bar & Grill, 1343 Dalraida Rd., 8 p.m. Happy Hour 5-9 pm.​

 

Friday 10.9

Brunch on the River: Homecoming 2026 - Itta Bena, 1801 Eddie L. Tullis Rd., 11:30 am - 3 pm. Tickets

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Beta Oop's 90th Anniversary Homecoming Kickoff - The Nest at ASU, 12:36 pm. Tickets: betaoop,org 

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Bama State R&B Day Party - The Delight House, 129 Montgomery St., 1-8 p.m. 

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Off the Record
Day Party

Featuring Pastor Troy
3 - 9 p.m. | Stadium Concourse
Tickets

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Stinger Social Day Party - The Lion's Den, 2412 E.S. Blvd., 3-8 pm. Tickets: 786-486-1713.

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Riverwalk Wine Fest - The Union Station Train Shed 6-9 pm. Tickets​​

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Homecoming Takeover - South Beach, 115 E. S. Blvd., 7 pm. Music by FAMU's DJ Neaux.

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Friday Night Vibes - Paradigm Lounge, 82 Commerce St., 6 p.m.​

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Face Off: DJ Wright VZ Yung Vokalz - B.B. King's, 1891 Eddie L. Tullis Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets

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Vibe Friday: ASU Homecoming Edition - Soul Lounge, 115 Montgomery St. - 7 pm-1 am. Music by DJ 6'6.​

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House Party: 80s/90s Throwback - The Nest at ASU, 8 pm.

An official 2026 Bama State Homecoming event packed with good vibes, classic jams from Darryl E. and DJ Ace, food trucks, and a cigar lounge. Tickets: BAMASTATEGIVES.ORG

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The Original ASU Alumni Homecoming Soiree - 4 Guys Restaurant (formally Wishbone) 850 E. Blvd. - 9 pm. Music by DJ Shoe. Tickets Eventbrite: 334-354-8672.

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Homecoming Party - The Delight House, 129 Montgomery St., 9 p.m. $10. Half off with ASU Gear.

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Good Company Homecoming Party - Hookah House, 6804 Atlanta Hwy., 9 p.m. 

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SugaHive - SugaRay's, 3439 McGhee Rd. - 9 pm. 

Women: 25+ Men: 30+ Tables: Text 334-939-7985.​

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​Black Diamond Affair: The Rose 3rd Thursday Edition - RSA Activity Center, 9 p.m. Music by DJ Big Show. Tickets: Eventrite.com. 

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Live Music - 23 Court Cigar, 23 Court St., 9 p.m.

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Pre Homecoming Friday - Krush Bar & Lounge, 79 Commerce St., 9 p.m.

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The Return of Oo-Wee - Commerce Music Hall, 166 Commerce St. - 10 p.m. Host Twin. Tickets

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Saturday 10.10

Tailgate Party Round 2 - ASU Stadium Tailgate, 11 am.

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Live Music - The Exchange at the Renaissance, 5-10 p.m. 

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Homecoming Party - Soul Lounge, 115 Montgomery St. - 6 pm.​

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5TH Quarter - The Nest, 6 p.m. - Midnight.

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Live Music - B.B. King's, 7 p.m. 

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Homecoming Bash - Krush Bar & Lounge, 79 Commerce St., 7 p.m. - 2 am.

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Homecoming Takeover - South Beach, 115 E. S. Blvd., 7 pm. Music by FAMU's DJ Demp.

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All Black Party - Delight House Lounge, 129 Montgomery St. - 7 pm-1 am. 

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Live Music - Red Bluff at the Silos, 335 Coosa St., Riverfront, 7:30 p.m. ​

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Live Music - Magnum Opus Cigars, 2921 Chestnut St., 7 pm. 

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Southern Soul: Boots & Blues on the River

Featuring Lyfe Jennings, Errealist, Trew TheStar, & King George.
7 p.m. | Riverwalk Stadium

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R&B Night - Paradigm, 82 Commerce St., 8 pm.

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Live Music - Jerry's Juke Joint, 108 Bibb St. - 8-11 p.m. 

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Welcome Home: Homecoming Afterparty - Hookah House, 6804 Atlanta Hwy., 9 p.m. 

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Sweet Decisions - SugaRay's, 3439 McGhee Rd. - 9 pm. 

Women: 25+ Men: 30+ Tables: Text 334-939-7985.

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Kick Back: A Homecoming Tradition - The Mission House, 461 S. Court St., 9 p.m. - 1:30 am.​

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Sunday 10.11

Courtney Stewart Legacy Brunch

Featuring Mannie Fresh
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | The Nest

Close out Homecoming weekend in style at the ultimate Sunday day-party. Great music, incredible vibes, and an unforgettable celebration.

Tickets: https://shorturl.at/WmlW1

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Sunday Brunch - SugaRay's, 3439 McGhee Rd. - 2 pm.  Live music by Chris Vaughn. Women: 25+ Men: 30+ Tables: Text 334-939-7985.

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OFFICIAL CALENDAR

 

​Thursday 11.29

Homecoming Concert

Featuring Yung Miami, YFN Lucci, Lil Tony, and YK Niece

6 - 11 p.m. | Acadome

Tickets: varietyent.net

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Friday 11.30

Alumni Book Fair

Featuring Hill Harper
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Center, outside the bookstore.

Celebrating authors, entrepreneurs, and creativity! This year’s Book Fair will feature special guest author Hill Harper, along with ASU authors, vendors, author book talks, and a live DJ. The deadline to register is Sept. 26. Register: https://shorturl.at/9EEhN

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Off the Record
Day Party

Featuring Pastor Troy
3 - 9 p.m. | Stadium Concourse
Tickets

 

National Pan Hellenic
Council (NPHC)
Step Show
7 - 10 p.m. | Acadome

Tickets available at
the ASU Ticket Office​

 

House Party: 80s/90s

Throwback - The Nest at ASU, 8 pm.

An official 2026 Bama State Homecoming event packed with good vibes, classic jams from Darryl E. and DJ Ace, food trucks, and a cigar lounge. Tickets: BAMASTATEGIVES.ORG

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Saturday 11.31

 

Magic City Classic Parade presented by Disney 
8 a.m. | Downtown Birmingham

Don’t miss the bands and dance teams from both Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University as they put on a show! This is a rain-or-shine event, and admission is free.

Info: MagicCityClassic.com

 

Tailgate 
10am-1 pm | Legion Field

There’s no tailgate party in the country like the Pregame Tailgate Party at the Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola. Enjoy sponsor activations, giveaways, entertainment and more!

Info: MagicCityClassic.com

 

Magic City Classic Football Game: Alabama State University vs. Alabama A&M University

Gates Open at 11 a.m.
Kickoff at 2 p.m.

Tickets: MagicCityClassic.com

 

5th Quarter
Featuring
After the Game | Legion Field

 

Sunday 10.11

Courtney Stewart Legacy

Brunch
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | The Nest

Close out Homecoming weekend in style at the ultimate Sunday day-party. Great music, incredible vibes, and an unforgettable celebration.

Tickets: https://shorturl.at/WmlW1

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