Writerly Events in Birmingham – February 2026

Cherith Fluker, author of Secret Birmingham, at Little Professor

Little Professor, 2738 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209

Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6 p.m.

Join See Jane Write Collective member Cherith Fluker for a fun-filled night that’s all about uncovering the hidden gems of Birmingham as she discusses her book Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. Learn more and get tickets HERE.

Bards & Brews Open Mic Poetry

East Village Arts, 7611 First Ave. North, Birmingham, AL
Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Join Birmingham Public Library for Bards & Brews Open Mic at East Village Arts in East Lake. Thed Weller will serve as host, and there will be live music by local artist G.I. Magus. Attendees can enjoy free craft beer samples, provided by Birmingham District Brewing Co. Bards & Brews is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to the Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library. Admission is free. This event is for ages 18 and up, and you must be 21 or older to drink. Learn more HERE.

Silent Book Club – North Birmingham

Pink Lantern, 2400 1st Ave N #1, Birmingham, AL 35203

Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1 p.m.

You know those book clubs you join just because you want to hang out with other people who love to read, but you hate every single book the group chooses? Well, that’s NOT what this is! Come hang out with other book lovers at the next North Birmingham Silent Book Club meetup. How does Silent Book Club work? Arrive early and chat with others about books and more, then silently read whatever book you want!

Local Author Spotlight: Ashley Jones & Salaam Green

Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL 35216

Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 3 p.m.

Birmingham community legends Ashley M. Jones, author of Lullaby for the Grieving, and Salaam Green, author of The Other Revival: Poems & Reckonings, will share the stage to discuss their new works, their tenures as poet laureates, and their creative processes. Books will be available for purchase. Learn more HERE.

Quilt of Souls: An Evening with Phyllis Biffle Elmore

Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL 35216

Tuesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. CT.

In conjunction with The March Quilts, a local nonprofit whose annual art projects commemorate themes of civil and human rights, author Phyllis Biffle Elmore and radio host Burgin Mathews will discuss her memoir, Quilt of Souls. Elmore weaves back and forth through time, telling true tales of racism, sexism, and colorism, but also of strength and pride, creating a multi-generational patchwork honoring her family and ancestors. This program will kick off a series of three community events featuring Elmore and Mathews.  Learn more HERE.

The State of the Algorithm Exhibit Opening Reception + Roundtable Discussion

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 500 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 

Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5 p.m.

This event — all about propaganda, media, and technology today — includes a tour of (The) Victors Write the Algorithm exhibit and a panel discussion about today’s media landscape and how it compares to earlier moments in American history. Local media professionals, journalists, historians, and cultural voices will explore how technology and social media shape the media we consume, and how power, bias, and propaganda continue to influence the stories we believe and how communities are represented. Learn more and register HERE.