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May 8-11

Spring Hydrangea Sale
(3-6 p.m. Thursday for members; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday for all) Aldridge Botanical Gardens members get pick of the crop during the members’ preview. (May 9-10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Select from more than 50 different hydrangeas including the Snowflake Hydrangea which was patented by Eddie Aldridge and is now the official City Flower of Hoover. Other popular trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals will be available as well. Aldridge Gardens. 682-8019. aldridgegardens.com

Kathy Mattea
(8 p.m. Thursday) Kathy Mattea, the beloved, Grammy-winning singer of such classics as “18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses,” “Where’ve You Been,” and many other hits says that her new album offered her a re-education in singing. That album, Coal, is a re-education for the listener, as well, a record that reshapes the way we think about music, reminding us of why we love it so much in the first place. With Elizabeth Cook. WorkPlay. $25. 380-4082. workplay.com

Under the Influence
(Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.) Friedrich Gulda was one of the 20th century’s most eclectic artists, equally at home playing Mozart Concertos and improvising with a jazz combo. His Cello Concerto strays across all known boundaries. H.K. Gruber, famed for his comic masterpiece Frankenstein!, perfectly captures the jazz and pizzazz of New York, while Gershwin’s Lullaby provides gentle contrast. (May 8) Alys Stephens Center. $15. (May 9) University of Montevallo. $12; $5, students. 251-7727. alabamasymphony.org

Bowfire
(8 p.m., Friday) The Bowfire ensemble of world-renowned musicians takes audiences on a journey that moves seamlessly from jazz to classical to bluegrass to Celtic to rock and world. The unique combination of master musicians, choreography and vocals is complemented by elaborate costumes and set design. Alabama Theatre. 715-6000. ticketmaster.com

Night of Fine Art and Fine Wine Around the Fountain
(7-9 p.m., Saturday) The Symphony Volunteer Council presents Parties of Note, benefiting the ASO. Join fellow art lovers for a night of appetizers and wine tasting. Arceneaux Art Gallery. $20. symphonyvolunteercouncil.org

That's my Mama
(7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday) The Comedy Club Stardome and More Than Conquerors Faith Church are partnering again for an upcoming weekend of clean Christian comedy, this time in appreciation to moms across the area. The Mother’s Day Weekend early show events, titled “That’s My Mama!” will feature, as follows: Friday – Opening Act/Host Ms. V, Feature Act Karen Mills and Headliner Sherman Golden Saturday - Opening Act/Host Ms. V, Feature Act Joe Hobby and Headliner Sherman Golden Sunday - Opening Act/Host Ms. V, Feature Act Karen Mills and Headliner Sherman Golden These early shows are non-smoking, and no alcoholic beverages will be served during their duration. Attendees will have access to the Stardome’s full food menu and an array of non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are now on sale and are priced at $20 each. To purchase, visit stardome.com or call the club’s ticket office at 205.444.0008. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Stardome, which is located at 1818 Data Drive in Hoover.

Evening of Wines
(Saturday) A wine auction and seated dinner. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rosewood Hall, Homewood. 879-8881. nationalmssociety.org

YMCA's Annual Mother's Day Flower Sale
(8 a.m.-3 p.m.Friday) Shop the YWCA of Central Alabama’s 23rd annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale on Friday and help homeless children. Proceeds from the annual sale will benefit the YWCA KIDS Korner Day Care for homeless children. Flowers and special products will be sold outside under a tent at both the AmSouth Center in downtown Birmingham and at the RealtySouth Ray & Company building in Mountain Brook Village beginning at 8 a.m. Customers wishing to purchase flowers and gift items can view them prior to the sale at ywcabham.org. Customers wishing to purchase flowers and cards can view them prior to the sale at ywcabham.org. The selection includes a greeting card as well as potted flowers, cut flowers, vases and tote bags priced $5 to $50. YWCA Junior Board members, staff and community volunteers, as well as local news anchors and political leaders, will be on hand to help shoppers select the perfect gifts for their mothers and other special women, teachers or friends. For more information on the YWCA Mother’s Day Flower Sale, please call (205) 322-9922 ext. 341 or log on to ywcabham.org.

Menopause the Musical
(8 p.m. Friday, 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday) Set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance, the musical pokes fun at things such as hot flashes, memory loss, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and eating binges. Menopause The Musical(R) is a 90-minute production which includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the `60s and `70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. Come see what over 10 million fans in 12 countries are laughing about! ticketmaster.com

Downtown Walking Tour
(9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday) Join Vulcan Park and Museum for an architectural walking tour of the residential portion of Highland Avenue. The tour, which will begin in front of Bottega Restaurant, will proceed east along the avenue and enlighten participants on how the avenue and its immediate neighborhoods developed from streetcar days to the present. Space is limited; pre-registration strongly suggested. Cost is $12 for the public and $10 for Vulcan members. For more information or to register: (205) 933-1409 x28 or info@visitvulcan.com.

The Garden Party with a City View
(7-10 p.m. Saturday) The Garden Party with a City View benefitting Bare Hands Gallery will be Saturday at Jones Valley Urban Farm on Seventh Avenue North and 25th Street. Everyone is invited to don their finest garden attire and enjoy live music from Bo Butler and the Nice Boys, and the White Oaks, complimentary drinks provided by International Wines and delicious food from local restaurants including Urban Standard, Franklin’s Homewood Gourmet, Lucy’s Coffee & Tea, Icon Restaurant, Cosmos Pizza, Bottletree Cafe, Healthy Connections, Rojo, & more! There will also be fun door prizes! Local artists will contribute elaborate centerpieces that will be on display that evening to help raise funds. Partygoers will have the chance to vote on their favorite piece of centerpiece art. Tickets are $25 before May 9 and $30 day of and at door. Available in person at Bare Hands Gallery, by calling (205) 324.2124, or through mail to the Gallery at 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd South, Birmingham, AL 35233. barehandsgallery.org

Godspell
(May 8-18) An extraordinary portrayal of redemptive love, Godspell is an energetic, modern day musical version of the New Testament parables. Featuring Davis Haines, Chris Sams and a dynamic ensemble of local artists performing impressive music by Stephen Schwartz, this Broadway smash hit includes international favorites like “Day By Day,” “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “All Good Gifts” and “By My Side.” Using a variety of theatrical storytelling traditions, Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, complete with a message of kindness, tolerance and hope. Show times are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $30 (special group rates are available). For tickets, call 205-324-2424 or visit redmountaintheatre.org.
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