# Terrance Simien Brings Zydeco to UAB | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-18T07:23:25+00:00
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UAB’s big block party this Friday, September 18th, shuts down 10th Ave South between 12th and 13th streets — free, family-friendly fun kicks off at 5 PM with food trucks, vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, free dance lessons, and DJ Bad Boy Butch spinning tunes. The Abroms-Engel Institute galleries open for hands-on art experiences, and the real headliner? Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience — a two-time Grammy winner bringing legendary Louisiana zydeco to campus at 7 PM. It’s not just a party — it’s the official launch of UAB Center for the Arts’ new season. Don’t miss it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-road-closure-planned-for-uab-center-for-the-arts-block-party-september-2026 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37a11e9fe531807c Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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