Festivals abound this weekend, including the Chattanooga Film Festival, Walnut Street Bridge Festival and Summer co*cktail Festival. Here's the chronology.
ARTS
— Chattanooga Public Library's downtown branch, 1001 Broad St., continues hosting the exhibit, "Path to the Presidency," showcasing more than 100 years of presidential campaign memorabilia. Library hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The exhibit will be on display on the library branch's third floor through Aug. 2. Learn more at chattlibrary.org.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues two exhibitions. In Gallery Five20, there is "Art of Clay," featuring works by member artists of the Georgia Clay Council; the exhibition will run through July 26. In Gallery One11, there is "Attachments," featuring works local artist Ned Albright created using found and discarded objects; the exhibition will run through June 28. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment Saturday-Sunday. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, "Playing with Knives," showcasing works by member artist Kathleen M. Pacenti that explore color and movement. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through June 30. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., continues its exhibition, "Elsewhere," featuring multimedia works focused on themes of fantasy, futurism, nostalgia and more. Gallery hours are by appointment Tuesday-Friday. The exhibition will run through July 27. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / The Hunter Museum is seen from Whiskey Thief's balcony on Oct. 26, 2023. The museum will host an Art Deco fashion show at 6 p.m. Thursday.
— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, will host an Art Deco fashion show at 6 p.m. Thursday. Inspired by the museum's current exhibition, "Art Deco Glass," the show will feature local models, displaying the bold styles and vibrant colors of Art Deco, styled by Chery Jordan and the Runway Rebels. Museum admission is $20; youth 17 and under get in free. Learn more at huntermuseum.org.
— The Photographic Society of Chattanooga will host a presentation by photographer Vinny Colucci, entitled "The Photographic Journey," at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. A boot camp presentation will precede Colucci at 6 p.m.; photographer Donna Bourdon will present "Introduction to Flower Photography." The society also continues its summer show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members have their work displayed, and prints are available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibition will run through Aug. 2. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave.,will host an opening reception for two exhibitions from 6-9 p.m. Friday. In the main gallery, there will be a member exhibit, entitled "Things Around the House." In the Landis gallery, there will be "A Month in New York: Covenant Art Students Study Collage." Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibitions will run through Aug. 2. Learn more at avarts.org.
COMEDY
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host two comedy shows going into next week. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jack Freeman, a disabled writer and comedian, will perform "Embrace Me," a comedy show about dating and disability; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. At 7 p.m. Monday, Improv Chattanooga will have an open house rehearsal for those looking to try improv comedy; admission is free. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
FILM
— Chattanooga Film Festival will have screenings in-person from Friday-Sunday at the Read House, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd., and online from Friday-June 28. In addition to the festival's lineup of feature and short films, there will be a celebration of the anthology television series, "The Twilight Zone," and more. Individual screenings cost $15, festival badges cost $200-$250. Learn more at chattfilmfest.org.
— Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors will have a free movie in a park event at 7 p.m. Saturday at Patten Center Park, 3202 Kellys Ferry Road, Lookout Valley. There will be games, and the 2023 animated film "Mavka: The Forest Song" will screen at dusk. Learn more at facebook.com/CHAParksDept.
MUSIC
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have multiple shows going into next week. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Pickleball Project will present Rowdy Henson in a free show. At 9 p.m. Friday, Slippery When Wet, a Bon Jovi tribute band, with Cara Madaris, will perform; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Southern Drawl, featuring Amber Carrington and Jake Hess, with Dallas Walker, will perform; tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. At 7 p.m. Sunday, John McCauley of Deer Tick, with T Hardy Morris, will perform; tickets cost $30 in advance or $35 the day of show. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sierra Hull, with Wyatt Ellis, will perform; tickets cost $30 in advance. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— Songbirds, 206 W. Main St., will have multiple shows through the weekend. At 7 p.m. Thursday, there will be The Song Circle, featuring Nina Ricci and Jennifer Daniels Neal with host Richard Daigle; tickets cost $10. At 8 p.m. Friday, there will be Jazz Futures, as part of Make Music Day, bringing jazz performers and enthusiasts together; admission is free; donations accepted. At 7 p.m. Sunday, Sunny Sweeney will perform; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. Learn more at songbirdsfoundation.org.
— Make Music Day, a free citywide music festival, will take place Friday at various venues in the Chattanooga area. The musical festivities in Chattanooga are part of a global celebration of music-making in more than 1,000 cities, inspired by France's Fête de la Musique. Find a complete list of participating local organizations and venues at makemusicday.org/chattanooga.
Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / From left, Dominique, Faith, Terrance and Neo Cummings sit to have their caricature drawn by Dennis Hart at the Chattanooga River Market on March 9. The Chattanooga River Market will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza.
— Nightfall, an outdoor summer concert series, continues for the season, 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 Skip Cisto Band will perform at 7 p.m. and headliner DK Harrell 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.
— The Black Jacket Symphony will present Prince's "Purple Rain" at 8 p.m. Friday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $49-$155. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Musicians Randy Steele, Olivia Ellen Lloyd and Jesse Harman will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Woodshop Listening Room, 5500 St. Elmo Ave. Suggested donation of $5-$10. Learn more at thewoodshoplisteningroom.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.
— Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors will have an "Urban Wildlife After Dark" program at 8 p.m. Friday at Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. Chattanooga Zoo employees will be on-site with live animal ambassadors. Following the presentation, there will be a screening of the 1961 monster movie, "Mothra." Attendees should meet at the park's barn and are asked to not bring pets. Learn more at facebook.com/CHAParksDept.
— 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 arts, crafts and food. The river market will be open Saturdays only through October. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
— BBQ Bash will be from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at Coolidge Park, 150 River St. The arts, crafts and farmers market will feature a variety of vendors, barbecue, corn, watermelon and a well-stocked bar of summer beverages. Learn more at facebook.com/shopthemarketat.
— Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion will host self-guided tours from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga. Tours will take place Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. Admission costs $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Proceeds support the improvement and enhancement of the mansion. Learn more at friendsofthegordonleemansion.org.
— Chattanooga Summer co*cktail Festival will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. The festival features a lineup of drinks and food in addition to live entertainment, activities and more. Tickets cost $49 and include 12 sample-sized signature co*cktails and full access to the event. Proceeds benefit the Chattanooga Market. This is a 21 and older event; an ID is required for admission. Learn more at chattanoogafestivals.com/scf.
— Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., will host Fish and Sips from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday. The after-hours event will feature beer samples from local and regional breweries, food, music and more. Attendees will have access to both aquarium buildings. Tickets cost $60-$85. This is a 21 and older event; an ID is required for admission. Learn more at bit.ly/fishsips24.
— Walnut Street Bridge Festival will be from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday at Coolidge Park, 150 River St., and the Walnut Street Bridge, 1 Walnut St. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Coolidge Park, there will be children's activities, including inflatables, performances, food, games and more. The festival will take place from 2-8 p.m. on the bridge, with vendors, performances and more. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
— Chattanooga Market will host a Midsummer Solstice celebration from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. In addition to a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music, there will be free mat pilates classes at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; attendees should bring their own mat. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
SPORTS
— Chattanooga Steam, the city's first professional fastpitch team, will debut at the Scenic City Pro Cup tournament, taking place from Wednesday-Saturday at Frost Stadium at Warner Park, 1100 McCallie Ave.; game times vary. General admission tickets cost $10. Learn more at steamfastpitch.com.
— Chattanooga Football Club men's team will have a home game against Carolina Core at 7 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. General admission tickets cost $18. Learn more at mlsnextpro.com/chattanoogafc.
— Chattanooga Red Wolves men's team will have a home game against the South Georgia Tormenta FC at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, East Ridge. General admission tickets cost $17. Learn more at chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com.
Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / A worker pressure washes the sidewalk outside the Chattanooga Theatre Centre on June 6. Chattanooga Theatre Centre will conclude its production of “Prelude to a Kiss” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $25-$30, including fees.
THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will conclude its production of "Prelude to a Kiss" this weekend with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $25-$30, including fees. The production is rated PG-13. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
— Ringgold Playhouse will present the detective noir, "Kill Me, Deadly," with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold. The production is rated PG-13. Tickets cost $12. Learn more at nothinlikeringgold.com.
— Next Exit Productions will present Cast Iron Storytelling, featuring six local storytellers, at 7 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $15-$20. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
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