Birmingham's Week of Fun: Mental Health, Comedy & Arts

0:00It's April 2. From your city to your ears, this is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. Birmingham's buzzing this week starting Thursday, April 2 with free mental health first-aid training from 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. at the Birmingham's buzzing. Addiction Prevention Coalition, a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Batwell Auditorium and the Women of Power Luncheon at 10.30 a.m. Officer in Commissioner Sheila Tyson and Mayor Yolanda Lawson at Sloth's Furnaces. Friday, April 3 ramps up the fund with an adult Easter egg hunt at the Nick from 2 to 9 p.m. Comedian Dave Atel at Star Dome and live shows. Like Fleshwater at Saturn plus Fish Fry Fridays at Lil Mama's All Day. Saturday, April 4 brings Roughner Park Sports Complex opening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountainbrook's Easter Egg Roll at 10 a.m. Dead Tribute by the stolen faces at Avondale and Bingo Locke at Iron City while Sunday features

1:00jazz in the garden with Jose Carr and free shows at the Nick. Recurring vibes include Jose Carr's Jazz Happy Hours, Thursdays at Alabama, Jazz Hall of Fame, karaoke kickbacks at Jazzies and True Story Brewings, Blues Jams, Comedy Wednesdays, plus weekly support groups for grief and dementia caregivers through CJFS. Mark your calendars for UAB Arts Week highlights like the Jazz Ensemble concert, Friday at 7 p.m. poetry awards April 8 and film showcases. April 9 alongside the Home Wise Expo. April 18 for homeowners and hikes at Paul Grist in Oak Mountain Parks. Plenty to dive into around town.