THEATER
ATHENS ARTS CENTER — Sue E. Trotter Theater, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “Vanities,” bittersweet comedy about three small-town girls, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-22. $25 (includes dinner), otherwise $12 adults, $8 students, $10 (Sept. 20 with two-ticket purchase).
BUTTONWILLOW CHURCH CIVIL WAR DINNER THEATER — 1060 Main St., Whitwell, Tenn. 423-658-7478, www.buttonwillowchurch.com. “Granddaddy’s Watch,” dinner and two-hour live show, 5:15 p.m. CDT Fridays and Saturdays year-round and other days for groups.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com.
• “Cabaret,” today-Sept. 23. $10-$25 ($30 opening night). Not suggested for children.
• “The 39 Steps,” Hitchcock masterpiece with a dash of “Monty Python,” 8 p.m. Sept. 14-15, Sept. 21-22, Sept. 28-29. $18.