Birmingham Noir at the Bar

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Birmingham Noir at the Bar—a one-of-a-kind literary experience where crime fiction meets smooth jazz in the coziest of settings.

Settle into the dim glow of The Red Cat Coffeehouse as ten award-winning authors bring their edge-of-your-seat stories to life—reading gripping excerpts that dive deep into mystery suspense and crime. Between tales soak in the soulful sounds of renowned keyboardist Robert Carr setting the perfect noir mood.

Guiding the evening is the ever-charming Valerie Bell of ABC 33/40 who’ll keep the night flowing with energy wit and a deep love of storytelling.

But that’s not all—mingle with the authors snag signed books and enter raffles to win fantastic prizes from beloved local spots like Cat-n-Bird Winery Dee Dee’s Book Rack The Bottola Restaurant and The Red Cat Coffeehouse @ Pepper Place.

And the best part? It’s completely FREE.

Whether you're a hardcore mystery buff or just looking for something new and exciting to do this is a night you won’t want to miss. Come celebrate Alabama’s vibrant literary scene—you'll leave inspired.