Calendar,
Visual arts
ATHENS AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS — Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Arts Gala To Go, donate cost of gala ticket to receive swag bag of AACA merchandise, pick up 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through May 7 at The Arts Center, 320 N. White St. $75.
AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, avarts.org. “Social Circles,” solo exhibition by Sherry Leary, Best in Show artist of the 2020 Juried Members Show, through June 11.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
— 10 Bluff View. 423-267-0968, www. huntermuseum.org
› “Depicting the Invisible,” through May 9.
› “Baggs McKelvey: Indigo,” through Aug. 30.
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “May Flowers,” featuring newest member Sybil McLain-Topel.
NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. 423-266-1766, https://northsidepresbyterian.org/the-northside-gallery. “Spring Showcase,” through June 22 (available online through June 30).
Music
THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. thecaverns.com.
› May 2: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, 7 p.m. $70-$90.
› May 8-9: Goose, sold out.
THE SIGNAL — 1810 Chestnut St. thesignaltn.com/tickets.
› May 7: Drake White, with Ben Chapman, 8 p.m. $25.
› May 8: Struggle Jennings, with Brianna Harness, 8 p.m. $25.
Out & about
NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM — Reopening updates:
› Through May 7: For Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library, visit ngrl.org or call 706-624-1456 to schedule an appointment for indoor book browsing or express computing, available 10 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Outdoor book return service available 24/7.
› Starting May 10: Calhoun-Gordon and the Dalton-Whitfield branch will allow entry by appointment. Curbside service available at all branches, 10 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
› No immediate change: Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library offers library services outside the building via curbside service.
RISE — Fundraiser featuring country singer Jimmy Wayne (“Paper Angels,” “I Love You This Much”), a former foster child, to benefit Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. This year’s event highlights the Partnership’s youth services program, River City Youth Collective, which serves at-risk youth and young adults aging out of foster care.
› May 4: Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. VIP dinner and concert, sold out.
› May 5: Chattanoogan hotel, 1201 Broad St. Virtual event at noon, $25 for link. Sponsorships available. Register at partnershipfca.com/155.
Film
NORTHSHORE KARASS PERFORMING ARTS SERIES — Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. Concerts on hold to present a four-day film series showcasing the talents of a dozen local filmmakers, 7 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11. $5 admission. 423-267-8534, theatrecentre.com
Theater
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423-267-8534, theatrecentre.com. “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live 1940s Radio Show,” May 2 performance sold out.
THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. The 2021 season opens with Neil Simon’s “I Ought To Be in Pictures,” 2 p.m. May 2. $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students.
Classes
WOMEN REPAIR ZONE — Classes taught by women for women. Advance payment required. Registration deadlines have 9 p.m. cutoff. womenrepairzone.com
› May 10: Maximizing Your Closet Space, 6-7:45 p.m.; $20 by May 3, $25 by May 7.
› May 15: Chair Upholstery for Beginners, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; $45 by May 7.