LEISURE
ART CAR TAILGATE PARTY AND PARADE – Carmike Majestic 12, 311 Broad St. Meet the artists and see mobile masterpieces up close, 9 a.m.-noon April 23, then vote for your favorite before they hit the streets at 1 p.m. 423-708-2120.
ASTRONOMY – UTC Physics and Astronomy Jones Observatory, 10 N. Tuxedo Ave. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. April 24, lecture on radio astronomy and constellation the Summer Triangle at 7 p.m., telescope viewing until 9 p.m. Free. www.utc.edu/physics-geology-astronomy/observatory.
BATTLE BELOW THE CLOUDS – Ruby Falls, 1720 Scenic Highway. Amateur barbecue contest to benefit Lana’s Love nonprofit, 6 a.m-5 p.m. April 23. Free with regular admission: $19.95 adults, $11.95 ages 3-12. 423-821-2544, www.rubyfalls.com/bbqbattle.
BOWTIES & BLOSSOMS – The Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave. Benefit to raise awareness of eating disorders and treatment sponsored by Focus Treatment Centers, 7:30 p.m. April 29. $75 individuals, $140 couples. www.bowties andblossoms.com.