Your free time is precious, so how to spend it? Here are five ideas for Birmingham, March 6-13, 2020.

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CONCERTS

Welcome Damon Johnson back into the fold. The rock singer, songwriter and guitarist — a longtime Alabama resident — earned fame with Brother Cane and found success by performing with Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders and more. Johnson moved to Nashville several years ago, but hasn't forgotten his home state. He returns to Birmingham's WorkPlay theater on March 13, showcasing tunes from his latest record, "Memoirs Of An Uprising."

Damon Johnson, March 13 at 8 p.m., WorkPlay, 500 23rd St. South, $20, $50 VIP, 205-879-4773. With The Ladies Of … Featuring James Hall.

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GOOD DEEDS

Forget green beer. Trust us; there are plenty of other ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Case in point: Shamrock Shindig, a party that features music by the Matthew Carroll Band, food and drinks, a photo booth, a balloon drop, prizes and lots of socializing. It's all happening at Haven on Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit The Arc of Central Alabama, a nonprofit that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Shamrock Shindig, March 7, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Haven, 2515 Sixth Ave. South, $45, $80 for couples, $250-$5,000 for sponsors.

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THEATER

Be moved, engaged and inspired. That's the goal of Red Mountain Theatre Company's Human Rights New Works Festival, now in its third year. Theater events informed by human rights issues — "The Pink Unicorn" by Elise Forier Edie, "a hit dog will holler" by Inda Craig-Galvan, "ABLE: A Community Conversation" with a showcase by Joshua Castille, and Arc Stories' " More Alike Than Different" — will be presented Thursday through March 14 at the Cabaret Theatre.

Human Rights New Works Festival, March 12-14, Red Mountain Theatre Company, Cabaret Theatre, 301 19th St. North, $10 general admission, 205-324-2424. Show times 7:30 p.m. March 12 and 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 14.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Think you know everything about Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia? Other folks who adore "The Golden Girls" are ready to prove you wrong at the Pinson Public Library. A trivia contest is planned for 6 p.m. Monday, tailor-made for fans of the classic TV sitcom. Thank you for being a friend!

"Golden Girls" trivia, March 9 at 6 p.m., Pinson Public Library, 4509 Pinson Boulevard, Pinson, free admission.

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BOOKS

Say hello to Sean of the South. The folksy and insightful writer (also known as Sean Dietrich) comes to Birmingham on Thursday to spread the word about his new memoir, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" His 7 p.m. appearance at the Brookwood Books-A-Million includes an author chat and autograph session. Tickets are required; the $27.50 fee includes a copy of his book.

Sean of the South, March 12 at 7 p.m. Books-A-Million, 757 Brookwood Village, $27.50 via Eventbrite.

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