This weekend: Nightfall, Riverfront Nights, Beer Fest
This weekend, dinosaurs will overtake the Chattanooga Convention Center during Jurassic Quest, the Chattanooga Beer Fest will bring a bounty of brews to First Horizon Pavilion and the summer concert series Nightfall and Riverfront Nights make their return to downtown for the season. Here’s this weekend’s chronology.
ARTS
› Photographic Society
of Chattanooga continues its summer show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members will have their work displayed, and prints will be available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MondayFriday. The exhibition will run through Aug. 2. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
› Creative Arts Guild,
520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues its exhibition, “ATL Imported: A Showcase of Atlanta Art,” featuring works by artists who live and create in the Atlanta area to showcase the variety of talents within Georgia’s capital city. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment SaturdaySunday. The exhibition will run through May 31. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org. ›
In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues its 50th All Member Show, featuring new works in a variety of artistic mediums created by the gallery’s 32 artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through May 31. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
› ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., continues its exhibition, “Boldly Taking Up Space: Southeast Scope,” featuring works in a variety of mediums created by female and nonbinary artists across the Southeast. Gallery hours are by appointment TuesdayFriday. The exhibition will run through June 1. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
› Association for Visual
Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., continues its members’ exhibition, “Drawings,” featuring works of various mediums such as graphite, fiber, mixed media, photography and more. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. WednesdayThursday, noon-6 p.m. FridaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through June 14. Learn more at avarts.org.
› Scenic City Clay Arts, in partnership with the Association for Visual Arts, continues its exhibition, “Forces of Creativity,” in the association’s gallery, 30 Frazier Ave. The exhibition features ceramic creations by Scenic City Clay Arts’ veteran and military family students. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. WednesdayThursday, noon-6 p.m. FridaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through June 14. Learn more at sceniccityclayarts.org.
› Hunter Museum of
American Art, 10 Bluff View, will host an opening reception for its latest special exhibition, “Art Deco Glass,” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The exhibition features glasswork exemplifying the characteristic clean lines, geometric shapes and bright colors of Art Deco, a popular art movement from the early 21st century. The reception will also feature live music by the Ben Friberg Trio. Museum admission costs $20; youth 17 and under get in free. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, FridaySaturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The special exhibition will run through Sept. 2. Learn more at huntermuseum.org. ›
North River Civic Center,
1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, will host a free, public talk with artists George Dawnay and Richard Rice from 2-4 p.m. Sunday. The artists participate in the civic center’s Monday life drawing program and have agreed to share their knowledge of drawing with the community, with the talk focusing on “The Importance of Drawing.” For more information, contact civic center manager Linda Rugina
at 423-870-8924.
COMEDY
› Improv Chattanooga will present “Improv Heatwave” at 8 p.m. Saturday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $15. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
› Comedian Killer Beaz will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. Tickets cost $49-$63. Learn more at catoosacolonnade.com.
› Comedian Chris Thomas, also known as “The Mayor,” will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $25. Learn more at barkinglegs. org.
FILM
› Barking Legs Theater,
1307 Dodds Ave., will host Cultural Cross Ties: Sister Cities in Conversation at 6 p.m. Friday. Cultural Cross Ties began during the pandemic as a way to create connections with Chattanooga’s sister cities, and in 2023, librarians, firefighters and artists connected with sister city Hamm, Germany. The results of the connection were two documentaries which will be screened at the free event. Learn more at barkinglegs.org. ›
The Chattery,
1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108, will host a screening of the documentary “How to Sue the Klan” at 6 p.m. Friday. The film focuses on the efforts of five Black women from Chattanooga who took on the Ku Klux Klan in a landmark 1982 civil trial. The screening will be followed by a poetry reading from Erika Roberts and a Q&A with the film’s director, John Beder. Admission is free, but registration is required. Learn more at thechattery.org.
› Trail Running Film Festival will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday at Rock/Creek, 1530 Riverside Drive. The lineup of films explore adventure, inclusivity, wilderness, art and more across the trail running community. Admission costs $20; proceeds will be used to enhance the outdoor experience in the Chattanooga area. Learn more at trailfilmfest.com.
MUSIC
› Sherry Cothran and
30 Grit will perform an album release and benefit concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $15. The concert benefits Cothran’s nonprofit Beloved Woman, which helps women create a pathway to a living wage through entrepreneurship. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
› Choo Choo Chorus and its quartets will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Morris Hill Baptist Church, 1804 Morris Hill Road. Learn more at choochoochorus.org.
› Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have multiple shows through the weekend. At 8 p.m. Thursday, there will be “A Reason to Celebrate,” hosted by Carl Pemberton and featuring a variety of local musicians; tickets cost $35. At 8 p.m. Friday, Kings of Queen, with Drew Sterchi and Blues Tribe, will perform; tickets cost $22 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Saturday, there will be “Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights,” a night
of ’90s country music; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 8 p.m. Sunday, Princess Goes will perform; tickets cost $30 in advance or $33 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
› Songbirds, 206 W. Main St., will present Jazz Futures at 8 p.m. Thursday. The concert blends performance with immersive education by inviting jazz enthusiasts to the listening room and aspiring musicians to the stage to collaborate with professionals; all ages and skill levels are welcome. Admission is free. Learn more at songbirdsfoundation.org.
› Nightfall, an outdoor summer concert series, returns for 2024 with its kickoff concert beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at Miller Park, 928 Market St. An art market will open at 6 p.m., food trucks will start selling at 6:30 p.m., opening act Jessica Nicole Brown will perform at 7 p.m. and headliner Erica Falls and Vintage Soul will perform at 8 p.m. There will be children’s activities, including an inflatable soccer field, and a Nightfall Happy Hour, featuring weekly drink specials, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn more at nightfallchattanooga.com.
› Brother and The Hayes and Minor Gold will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at The Woodshop Listening Room, 5500 St. Elmo Ave. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 the day of show. Learn more at thewoodshop listeningroom.com.
› Riverfront Nights, a free summer concert series, returns for 2024 with its kickoff concert from 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Ogya World Music Band will be the opener, and A1A, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will be the headliner. Concession and drink sales begin at 4 p.m. Learn more at riverfrontnights.com.
› Rapper Isaiah Rashad, with Ray Vaughn and Samara Cyn, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave. Tickets start at $58. Learn more at thesignaltn.com.
OUT & ABOUT ›
Nooga Splash continues through Sept. 28 at Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson. The all-ages floating water park features a 35-section inflatable obstacle course. Operating hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays. Standard admission starts at $22. Learn more at noogasplash.com.
› CIVIQ lecture series continues with a talk by Eric Kronberg of Kronberg Urbanists and Architects at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chattanooga Public Library’s downtown branch, 1001 Broad St. The lecture series “introduces and humanizes national and international movements in urban design by showcasing visionary work being done by practitioners in other cities.” Admission is free and open to all, but registration is encouraged. Learn more at chattanoogastudio.com/civiq.
› Chattanooga Audubon Society will host the Fairy and Folk Festival from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FridaySunday at Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. The festival will feature costumed characters, music, storytelling, crafts and activities, a fairy
house competition and 5K race. Race registration costs $15-$30; proceeds will benefit Audubon Acres and Wild Trails. Learn more at chattanoogaaudubon. org/fairyandfolk.
› Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur experience, returns to Chattanooga from 1-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. SaturdaySunday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St. The event will feature dinosaur shows, rideable dinosaurs, science and art activities, a fossil exhibit and more. General admission costs $22. Learn more at jurassicquest.com.
› 1890 Days Jamboree
will be from 6-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday in downtown Ringgold. Join the city’s community for its annual celebration, featuring food, arts and crafts vendors, live music, a parade and classic car show, fireworks and more. Learn more at 1890sdays.com.
› Community Association of Historic St. Elmo will host the neighborhood’s annual Memorial Day weekend yard sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Over a dozen homes in the neighborhood will hold yard sales featuring a variety of items, including furniture, clothing, antiques and more. This year, a portion of the proceeds from the sale will support the Chattanooga Veterans Coalition. Learn more at facebook.com/CAHSE.
› Lula Lake Land Trust will have its bimonthly open gate days from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. SaturdaySunday at its core preserve, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain. Visitors will be able to view Lula Lake, the 110-foot Lula Falls and a bluff overlook. Entry costs $16 per vehicle; a guided hike is also available for $40, which includes entry to the preserve. Registration is required. Learn more at lulalake. org.
› Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host its Backyard Sale of the Century from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. This event was postponed from May 18. The theater will be selling unique, curated items, wares and goods. Proceeds support the theater’s programming. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
› Chattanooga River Market will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St. The market features a variety of vendors, selling handmade art, crafts and food. The river market will be open Saturdays only through October. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
› Pizza and Pies will take place from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek. The art, craft and farmers market will focus on pizza and will feature a pie-eating contest. Learn more at facebook.com/ shopthemarketat.
› Friends of the GordonLee Mansion will host self-guided tours from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga. Admission costs $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the group’s efforts to improve and enhance the mansion. Learn more at friendsofthegordonleemansion. org.
› Chattanooga Beer Fest will be from noon-3 p.m. Saturday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. The festival will feature an array of breweries from near and far serving up samples of a variety of brews. There will also be food trucks and live entertainment. It is a 21 and older even and a valid, legal ID is required for admission. Admission costs $48 in advance or $58 at the door. Designated driver admission is $20. Learn more at chattanooga beerfest.com.
› Chattanooga Market will host the Chattanooga Street Food Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. In addition to a variety of local food trucks, there will be the market’s lineup of vendors and live music. Learn more at chattanooga market.com. ›
Queens Carriages Auto Club will host its third annual car show from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the Washington Hills Community Center, 4628 Oakwood Drive. Vendors and car clubs are welcome. Admission is free; car registration costs $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. This is an all-ages event. For more information, call 423-802-4688. ›
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with the Chattanooga National Cemetery, will host a free torch light tour at 8:45 p.m. Monday at the cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave. The tour will be of the Civil War portion of the cemetery. Park historian Jim Ogden will feature graves and stories of some of the soldiers interred in the cemetery who died during Union Army Gen. William T. Sherman’s Atlanta campaign. Flashlights, used to supplement light from the reproduction historical torches, will be needed. Learn more at nps.gov/chch.
SPORTS
› Chattanooga Lookouts
will have games against the Mississippi Braves at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2:15 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Game promotions include: Chickfil-A giveaways and golf night on Wednesday; drink specials Thursday; fireworks, Star Wars and Strike Out Stroke night Friday; Military Appreciation Night on Saturday; a food drive, Catch on the Field, Kids Club and Malmö Oat Milkers Day on Sunday. Kids Run the Bases after every game. Tickets start at $8. Learn more at milb.com/ chattanooga.
› Chattanooga Football Club’s
men’s and women’s teams will have home games this weekend at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. At 7 p.m. Friday, the women’s team will take on the Nashville Rhythm; general admission tickets start at $13. At 7 p.m. Saturday, the men’s team will take on Atlanta United 2; general admission tickets start at $20. Learn more at mlsnextpro.com/chattanoogafc.
› Chattanooga Red Wolves will have a home game against the Lexington Soccer Club at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, East Ridge. There will be fireworks after the game. Tickets start at $17. Learn more at chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com.
THEATER
› Scenic City Shakespeare will present a double feature performance of two comedies by William Shakespeare at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday at the Sniteman Cabin at Greenway Farms, 3008 Hamill Road, Hixson. The theater company will perform condensed versions of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Comedy of Errors,” with an intermission between performances. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The production will take place every Friday and Saturday in May. Learn more at sceniccityshakespeare.org.
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