Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Bob Sykes Barbecue and Blues Festival brings music and food lovers together

By: Shirley Jackson

Bob Sykes Barbecue and Blues Festival
Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy live blues at the annual Bob Sykes Barbecue and Blues Festival in Bessemer on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 8 p.m. There’ll be musical performances by award-winning blues musicians, including Chris “BadNews” Barnes, the Chambers DesLauriers Band, Nikki Hill, Misty Blues, Skyler Saufley and Earl Williams. Besides barbecue and music, the festival offers arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits and a kids’ corner. Gates open at 11 a.m. Buy tickets at bobsykesblues.com or at the restaurant. The venue is at 1623 Second Ave. North.

Waves of Woodlawn
The Woodlawn Street Market in Birmingham is shaking things up, starting with its first event of the year, with a variety of live music in community spaces such as the Woodlawn Theatre, Voltron Screen Printing and 55th Place Jazz. The market takes place Saturday, April 20, from 4-8 p.m. “Waves of Woodlawn,” a Woodlawn Street Market remix, will feature vendors and food in Woodlawn’s historic commercial district.

Sozo Safari at the Birmingham Zoo
Join the Sozo Children’s Choir from Uganda for a walk on the African Trail at the Birmingham Zoo. In addition to the performance, the Sozo Safari will feature a DJ, pizza dinner, photo booth, games and opportunities to feed elephants and giraffes. Prices range from $30 for individual tickets to $170 for a family pack of six tickets. Proceeds benefit the ministry of Sozo Children. The all-ages event will take place Saturday, April 20, at 5 p.m. For ticket information or to learn more about the performance, visit sozochildren.org.

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