THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. “Working,” based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 8 p.m. Aug. 8-10. $9-$15.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com. “Pride and Prejudice,” Aug. 2-11.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com. “Little Shop of Horrors,” 7 p.m. July 25, 8 p.m. July 26-27, 2:30 p.m. July 28, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4. $12-$30 opening night, $11-$25 all other shows.
COLONNADE PLAYERS – Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-9000, www.colonnadecenter.org. “Man of LaMancha,” the story of Don Quixote, 7:30 p.m. July 26-27, 2:30 p.m. July 28. $13-$17.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
» “Red, White and Tuna,” through Aug. 8. $16-$30.
» “Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” through Aug. 10.
» “Matilda: The Musical,” through Aug. 18.
» “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, through Sept. 5.
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE – 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618, dlt@optilink.us, www.daltonlittletheatre.com. “The Gnome King Takes a Bride,” 7 p.m. July 25-26, 2 and 7 p.m. July 27, 2 p.m. July 28. $10-$15.
RHEA COUNTY COURTHOUSE – 1475 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-9847, www.scopesfestival.com. “Front Page News,” reenactment of Scopes Trial in courtroom where the original trial took place, 1 and 5 p.m. July 27, 2:30 p.m. July 28. $15-$20 (buy online or at the door).
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE – 1104 James Blvd., Signal Mountain. 423-886-5243, www.smph.org. “Annie,” 8 p.m. July 26-27; box office opens at 6 p.m. for placement of lawn chairs. $15 ages 13 and older, $5 ages 12 and younger; cash or check only.
WALKER THEATRE – Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Comedian Hannibal Buress, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28. $32-$42.
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Doors open one hour before showtime.
» Saturday, July 27: “Pulp Fiction,” Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 cult classic, 3 and 7 p.m. $10-$12.
» Sunday, July 28: “Amazing Grace,” documentary featuring Aretha Franklin, circa 1972, with the choir at New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles, 2 and 6 p.m. $10-$12.
» Saturday, Aug. 3: “Ben Hur,” 3 p.m. $10-$12.
» Sunday, Aug. 4: “The Wizard of Oz,” 2 and 6 p.m. Family-friendly pricing.
FILM NIGHT IN COOPER’S ALLEY – Cherry Street. Mad Priest, London Calling and Palace Theater present film series, last Wednesday of the month; next is “Shoplifters” (Japanese with English subtitles), July 31. Gates open at 8 p.m., with movies at 9 p.m. (or later depending on sunlight). Cocktails and food available (no outside food or beverages allowed). Bring blankets, camp chairs or yoga mats for seating. Recommended for ages 21 and older.
MOVIE ON THE LAKE – Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson. Screening of “Jaws,” Saturday, Aug. 3. Gates open at 7 p.m.; movie at dark (about 9 p.m.) Concessions available. $10 in advance (online with credit or debit card), $15 at gate (cash only). http://parks.hamiltontn.gov. 423-209-6892.
MOVIES IN THE PARK – Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Free family-friendly film screenings and other activities presented by First Things First, 9-11 p.m. Saturdays in July; final film, July 27, is “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Picnic baskets, blankets, strollers, lawn chairs welcome. Concessions available. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent after 6 p.m. in the park. 423-267-5383, www.firstthings.org.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
» Student show, Healing Arts Program, through July 31.
» Community show, “Hidden Things,” through Aug. 11.
» Member show by Margie Gallagher, July 25-Sept. 8. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT July 26.
THE ART’S MEOW & MORE – Exum Gallery at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Art show and sale of works, many depicting cats, by local artist to benefit The Alice Fund, a local nonprofit that provides medical care and supplies for cats, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. 423-605-9633, www.thealicefund.org.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “The Magic of Watercolor,” by Knoxville and Chattanooga chapter members of Tennessee Watercolor Society, through Aug. 23.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. Two exhibits celebrating individuality and community, through Aug. 2 Main exhibition: “You. Me. Us.,” represents cultural, religious and ethnic diversities within the city. In Landis Education Gallery: “Free Like a Child” by Splash youth art participants taught by artist Charlie Newton.
BRAXTON MILL ARTISANS – 8717 Hixson Pike, Hixson. 423-596-9217, chockert@comcast.net. Ongoing sale of donated artwork by artists to benefit Nickels for Nepal.
CHATTANOOGA MERCANTILE – 6725 Ringgold Road. Demonstration by Tri-State Woodturners, to celebrate the artistry of woodturning and introduce organization’s philanthropic efforts for sick children, veterans and the hungry, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, July 27. 423-668-8617.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. Open Studio Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, is third annual “Artists in the Wild,” with works inspired by a Chattanooga Zoo animal, with the zoo’s animal ambassadors on hand. Half of proceeds from silent auction to go Chattanooga Zoo. Dianne Adams is featured artist in ArtSpace Gallery on second floor.
THE CHATTERY – Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St., unless otherwise noted. 423-413-8978. Register (and see classes not listed here) at www.thechattery.org.
» Saturday, July 27: Soap Making 101, 1-3:30 p.m. $40 includes several bars of soap to take home.
» Monday, July 29: Beginner Macrame Wall Hanging, 6-8:30 p.m. $45 includes take-home creation.
» Tuesday, July 30: Beginner Handlettering, to learn the “modern calligraphy” popular in home decor, 6-8:15 p.m. $45 includes three pens and tracing paper to take home.
» Wednesday, July 31: Maximize Your Productivity: Planner and Bullet Journaling, 6-7:30 p.m. $25 includes 30-page journal and specialty pen.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Aug. 21.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga show, “Springtime in Chattanooga,” through Oct. 4.
HART GALLERY – 110 E. Main St. 423-521-4707, www.hartgallerytn.com. Grief and Loss Art Expression Group, 9-11 a.m. each Thursday. $15 per session, due at arrival. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance at www.EventBrite.com.
HERITAGE HOUSE – 1428 Jenkins Road. Craft N Crop, monthly relaxed artist/crafter mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Bring potluck dish and project to work on.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
» Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.
» Special exhibition, “William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions,” through Sept. 22.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “All That Blooms and Grows,” by potter Laurie Graham and painter Julie Turner, through July 30.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Art and Soul” by Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, Aug. 2-30. Opening reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2.
MOUNTAIN MARKET FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS – Hannah Pickett Park, 16 Dixie Lee Ave., Monteagle, Tenn. Handmade arts and crafts, plus demonstrations, children’s activities and prize drawings every 30 minutes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28 (all times Central). Free parking; free admission. 931-924-5353, http://southcumberlandchamber.com.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY – 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-892-3072. “Faces” by Miki Boni, through August.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.
» Works by Helen Gotlib, Mary Lynn Portera and Dylan Strzynski, through Aug. 31.
» Demonstration by artist Ken Jensen, creating and playing ceramic musical instruments, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 27.
SCENIC CITY CLAY ARTS – 301 E. 11th St. 423-883-1758, www.sceniccityclayarts.org. Get Your Hands Dirty, learn how to throw your own pottery, making bowls, cups and plates for later pickup, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays. $65. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring a towel. Register in advance; each class must have four students enrolled.
SPLASH SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL – Miller Park, 900 Market St. Inaugural fundraiser for Splash Youth Arts Workshop, free art school for low-income youth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Includes arts and crafts exhibits, food, live music, kids gallery and community art project. Free admission. 423-320-6738, www.splashyouthartsworkshop.org.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH – University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee.edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.