# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Birmingham, AL – Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Saturday, April 18, 2026 
Birmingham, AL
UAB's Alys Stephens Center
https://www.alysstephens.org/events/ira-glass-seven-things-ive-learned/

Ira Glass is the host and creator of This American Life, the iconic weekly public radio program heard each week by more than 2.2 million listeners on more than 500 public radio stations, with an additional 2.2 million podcast downloads.

Join one of America’s most compelling public radio personalities as he shares lessons from his life and career in storytelling. Using audio clips, music and video, Ira Glass takes us into his creative process: What inspires him to create? What drives his passion? How have failures and successes informed his decisions?

"A storyteller who filters his interviews and impressions through a distinctive literary imagination, an eccentric intelligence, and a sympathetic heart." —The New York Times
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/birmingham-al-ira-glass-seven-things-ive-learned/200029811339816
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 329

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UAB's Alys Stephens Center
- **lat**: 33.496830318834
- **long**: -86.80760757391
- **full address**: UAB's Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave South,Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Birmingham, AL – Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned being held?
  - **A:** Birmingham, AL – Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at UAB's Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave South,Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Birmingham, AL – Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned?
  - **A:** Birmingham, AL – Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned is organized by This American Life.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Birmingham, AL – Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 320+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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