The Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. S., features two performance spaces in its late-1920s building; phone (205) 251-1206. Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave. N., is also a late-1920s venue. It's been restored and is an impressive place to see a movie or a live performance; phone (205) 252-2262. The Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave. N., goes back even earlier. It was built in 1914 as a Vaudeville venue, and it's still a destination for live events; phone (205) 216-3118.
The Alabama Ballet stages most of its performances at the Samford University Wright Center; phone (205) 322-4300. Opera Birmingham sponsors performances throughout the year; phone (205) 322-6737.