Birmingham Barons

(July 28-31) Minor league baseball at Regions Park. Home games: (July 28-31) vs. Chattanooga $6- $10. (205) 938-3200. barons.com

Tom Williams Porsche introducing 2011 Porsche Cayenne

(July 29) Join us for complimentary breakfast or lunch as we introduce the all new 2011 Porsche Cayenne. You may even want to test drive one. The WJOX-FM- 94.5 broadcasting team will be there all day as well. Come by and say hello to Jay Barker, Al Del Greco and Tony Kurre 'til 10 AM, then Lance Taylor, Jim Dunaway and Ryan Brown will take over 'till 2 pm. If you are an Alabama or Auburn fan, who knows, Jay or Al might even autograph something for you? tomwilliamsporsche.com

I Had No Idea Tour

(July 30, 11 a.m.) Learn about the true causes of homelessness, what the Jimmie Hale Mission does and how you can help. Jimmie Hale Mission. Free, RSVPs recommended. jimmiehalemission.com

Dread Clampitt

(July 30, 9 p.m.) Blue-eyed soul grass. Hipbilly. Funky bluegrass fusion. These words have been used to describe Dread Clampitt. With clever and heartfelt lyrics, Dread combines humor and a realistic outlook of the world with the sounds of bluegrass, rock 'n' roll, blues, jazz and some Louisiana Bayou funk. WorkPlay. $10 advance; $12 day of show. (205) 380-4082. workplay.com

Eric Church with Special Guest Will Hoge

(July 31, 8 pm) Sloss Furnace. General Admission $24.50. All Ages Show. Tickets on Sale online at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone (800) 745-3000. ticketmaster.com

Jazz in the Park

(August 1) Take a tour of Birmingham parks and music during Magic City Smooth Jazz's Jazz in the Park series. You'll also have a chance to learn; music non-profit Scrollworks will offer on-site lessons during each event. Aug. 1: Tribute to Birmingham jazz legends and Scrollworks at Railroad Park, 2229 First Avenue South. This show depends on the state of the park, which is under construction. (205) 616-1735. magiccitysmoothjazz.com

The Improvisor Festival

(Aug. 1-31) Part of a series of concerts throughout the nation, celebrating 30 years of the Improvisor, the international magazine journal of free improvisation. Birmingham serves as the hub for this publication and its festival. See website for complete schedule. Pepper Place, WorkPlay, Bottletree, Children's Dance Foundation, Unitarian Universalist Church. (205) 405-6373. the-improvisor.com

Four Corners Gallery

(Through July 31) "Great Groups:" Well conceived, grouped works. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and by appt. 4700 U.S. 280. (205) 980-2600. fourcornersgalleryonline.com

Tobacco Road

(Through Aug. 7) This gripping classic will delight and astound you with its humorous and biting look at the lives of sharecropper Jeeter Lester and his family, trapped by poverty in rural Georgia as their living standards steadily decline. This powerful drama, adapted from the controversial novel by Erskine Caldwell, invites us to laugh at our shortcomings. Birmingham Festival Theatre. $20; $15 students; second Thursdays paywhat- you-like, $5 minimum. (205) 933-2383. bftonline.org

Birmingham Public Library

(Through Aug. 11) "Heads up Alabama! Psychology Promotes Healthy Living," featuring 20 fiberglass heads modeled on mental health issues, interpreted by local artists. Opening reception: July 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon.-Tues. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 2-6 p.m. 2100 Park Pl. (205) 226-3604. bplonline.org

The Sound of Music

(Through Aug. 1) One of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music tells the story of a sweet young girl named Maria sent off to be the governess of Captain von Trapp's seven troublesome children. Through their mutual love of music, the von Trapp family comes to admire Maria. But when the Nazis invade Austria, the whole family is forced to flee their homeland in hopes of finding freedom. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun, 2 p.m. Virginia Samford Theatre. $30. (205) 324-2424. redmountaintheatre.org

Birmingham Museum of Art

(Through Aug. 29) "Costume, Design and Adornment in African-American Art." (Through Aug. 8) Katsinas by Wilson Tawaquaptewa from the Dick Jemison Collection. (Through Summer) Suspended by Amy Pleasant. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 2000 8th Ave. N. (205) 254-2565. artsbma.org

McWane Science Center

(Through Sept. 26) "The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head." McWane Science Center. Museum admission $11; $8 children 2-12; free children younger than 2. (205) 714-8300. mcwane.org

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Birmingham Public Library
(Aug. 2-Sept. 10) That's Sew Gee's Bend, Inc.: Quilts from Gee's Bend. (Through Aug. 11) "Heads up Alabama! Psychology Promotes Healthy Living," featuring 20 fiberglass heads modeled on mental health issues, interpreted by local artists. Hours: Mon.-Tues. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 2-6 p.m. 2100 Park Pl. 226-3604. bplonline.org

Sidewalk Salon
(Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m.) A networking opportunity for Birmingham's filmmaking community. Rojo. Free. (205) 324-0888. sidewalkfilm.org

YPBirmingham Monthly Mingle
(Aug. 4, 5:30-7:30pm) YPBirmingham's Monthly Mingle is the perfect opportunity to meet up and chat with other local young professionals in a relaxed environment. These *free* events are open to all young professionals and feature an optional networking game to facilitate conversation among guests. In order to promote volunteerism and community service efforts, we highlight one non-profit organization at every Mingle. The featured non-profit for August is United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham. Bottega Café, 2242 Highland Avenue South. Details: amaralm@uab.edu, www.ypbirmingham.com.

Vino and Van Gogh
(Aug. 5, 6-10 p.m.) Enjoy food, live music and taste a selection of wines, all for a great cause. All proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, helping children and adults with disabilities live life without limits. Matt Jones Gallery. (205) 944-3907. ucpbham.com

Four Seasons Antiques & Art
(Aug. 6-31) New works by painter Carolyn McDonald and Renaissance Roycroft Coppersmith Robert Taylor. Opening reception: Aug. 6, 5:30-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 2910 18th St. S. 803-4059. 4seasonsantiquesandart.com