Vanessa Hudgens (Aug. 1, 8 p.m.) Is there a word that takes the term multitask to a whole other level? If so, then that’s exactly what Vanessa Hudgens has been doing for the past year. Not only did the 17-year-old star in the movie High School Musical, which inspired a cult-like following, and not to mention a No. 1 selling soundtrack, but she also released her debut solo album, V, in 2006 and will release her second album on July 1. Alabama Adventure. Concert included with park admission, $17.99-27.99. 481-4750. alabamaadventure.com Moon Taxi (Aug. 1, 9 p.m.) Moon Taxi is a rock quintet hailing from Nashville that synthesizes the elements of progressive rock and improvisation/jam with a grandiose mixture of folk and jazz. A Moon Taxi show offers incendiary dueling guitar work over an impenetrable and pounding rhythm section, only to be topped off with delicious vocal harmonies. With Right Action Figures. WorkPlay. $10. 380-4082. workplay.com Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Aug. 1-3) Red Mountain Theatre Company presents Beauty and the Beast. Travel to an enchanted world filled with mystery and magic with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! Based on the Academy award-winning animated feature, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a charming love story about the lovely Belle who must endure captivity under the horrible Beast. Filled with incredible costumes, beautiful sets and bubbly music, you’ll be entertained by such memorable characters as Lumiere and Mrs. Potts singing songs like “Be Our Guest” and “Tale as Old as Time.” Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Virginia Samford Theatre. $30. 324-2424. redmountaintheatre.org Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Aug. 1-3, 7-9) A colorful retelling of the biblical story of Joseph and his "coat of many colors." This musical is full of notable songs, lyrics and music! ACTA Theatre, Trussville. 655-3902. actatheater.com Birmingham Folk Festival (Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.) The Birmingham Folk Festival, formerly known as the Compound Folk Festival, had its beginning during the summer of 2006. The Compound Folk Festival was held at a small farm in Hoover, lovingly referred to as “The Compound.” This year’s festival will feature folk and bluegrass musicians with headliners The New Familiars, a children’s area, food vendors, a “rush tent” for musicians to meet and greet, recreational activities and work by local artists. Avondale Park. $13 advance; $15 day of event; children 10 and younger free. bhamfolkfest.weebly.com Dog Daze (Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) This Trussville festival is loaded with fun, including live entertainment, arts and crafts, a children’s area, food, rock wall, moonwalk, woodworking, dog contest and Miss and Mr. Photogenic. The event also incorporates health screenings and giveaways. The Mall. $2. 655-7353. trussvillechamber.com Saturday Children’s Matinee (Aug. 2, 2 p.m.) Enjoy the summer movie series, with an organ performance and a classic cartoon before each film. Doors open one hour before show. Alabama Theatre. $6; $5 seniors and children 12 and younger. 251-0418. alabamatheatre.com Hope Gala and Late Night (Aug. 2, 6 p.m.) The American Cancer Society’s annual gala, previously known as Extravaganza, is now the Hope Gala. This year’s honoree is Buffalo Rock’s James Lee Jr. This year’s theme is Night of Knights, featuring medieval décor. (9 p.m.-1 a.m., doors close at 10 p.m.) Follow up the Hope Gala with Late Night, presented by the Junior Executive Board. Enjoy additional food, activities and music while raising awareness and money for a cure. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa. Late Night: $60; $100 per couple. 800-227-2345. cancer.org Def Leppard (Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m.) In November 1977, the first Def Leppard rehearsal took place in a spoon factory near Bramall Lane, Sheffield (UK). Lead singer Joe Elliott, bass player Rick “Sav” Savage, guitarist Pete Willis and drummer Tony Kenning just renamed the band from Deaf Leopard (a name first coined by Joe Elliott at school in 1975) to Def Leppard. With Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Verizon Wireless Music Center. $25-$65. 715-6000. ticketmaster.com Christian Music Day (Aug. 2, 8 p.m.) Join Alabama Adventure for music from contemporary Christian artists Jeremy Camp and Salvador. Alabama Adventure. Concert included with park admission, $17.99-27.99. 481-4750. aalabamaadventure.com The Grenadines (Aug. 2, 10 p.m.) Enjoy psychedelic rock from this Birmingham band. The Nick. 252-3831. thenickrocks.com Birmingham Folk Festival After Party (Aug. 2, 10 p.m.) Just because the music ends doesn’t mean your evening has to. Bottletree. 533-6288. thebottletree.com Who’s Bad (Aug. 2, 10 p.m.) Join Zydeco for the Michael Jackson’s 50th Birthday Party, featuring Who’s Bad. In glitzy jackets, glittering gloves and 80s regalia, Who’s Bad, the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band, is an infectious party production that takes audiences on a musical expedition spanning three decades of Michael Jackson’s chart-cresting music. From “ABC” to “You Rock My World” no song is forgotten in this electrifying revival of pop music’s Royal Highness. Zydeco. $8 advance; $10 day of show. 933-1032. zydecobirmingham. State Archery Championship (Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.) The Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen’s championship shoot using traditional bows and arrows. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. 477-5711. tannehill.org Grease (Aug. 2, 7 p.m.; Aug. 3, 2 p.m.) Enjoy the summer movie series, with an organ performance and a classic cartoon before each film. Doors open one hour before show. Alabama Theatre. $6; $5 seniors and children 12 and younger. 251-0418. alabamatheatre.com BMA Jazz Brunch (Every first Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.) At the Birmingham Museum of Art. Reservations recommended; call 254-2775. 2000 8th Ave. N. $17.95 for adults; $5.95 for children; children under six, free. 254-2566. artsbma.org Crescendo at Grease (Aug. 3, 2 p.m.) Join Crescendo for a screening of the classic film Grease. Crescendo is a non-profit support group of the fine and performing arts in Alabama. The organization is made up of single adults of all ages and varying backgrounds. Meet in the lobby. Alabama Theatre. $6; $5 seniors. 251-0418. crescendosingles.org