Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Tri-State Home Show, Ocoee Story Fest, African history play

Here’s what’s happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

Happy Groundhog Day

Sunday is Groundhog Day, which is celebrated every year on Feb. 2. According to folklore, this is the day groundhogs emerge from hibernation. If they see their shadow, they will scurry back into the burrow for another six weeks of winter. If not, warm weather is on the way. Punxsutawney Phil is the best-known of these weather prognosticators, but that’s because the holiday originated with the Pennsylvania marmot. According to the first mention in a Punxsutawney newspaper, German immigrants to the area had observed Groundhog Day as early as 1886. In 1887 they made their first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob to pluck Phil from his burrow. Closer to home, Gen. Beauregard Lee in Jackson, Georgia, about an hour south of Atlanta, will predict winter’s end in festivities starting at 6 a.m. Sunday. Officially, spring arrives with the vernal equinox at 3:01:09 a.m. on March 20.

CALENDAR

ARTS

THE ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Student Art Show, with works by middle, high school and college students of McMinn and surrounding counties, and “Fight or Flight,” exhibit by Myles Freeman, who judged the student show, through Feb. 5. athensartscouncil.org

AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts shows, through Feb. 21: “Keeping Tradition Alive,” figurative works by Stan Townsend (Main Gallery); Townsend Atelier Thursday Night Drawing Group Invitational (Landis Gallery). avarts.org

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (third floor). “Records of Removal: Ration Books From the Trail of Tears,” by Local History and Genealogy Department, with original log books detailing weekly food supply issued to Cherokee and Muscogee (Creek) families being held at Ross’s Landing and nearby internment camps between 1836 and 1838, through Feb. 28. chattlibrary.org

CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. “Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War,” Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts of the former slave and U.S. War Department employee. nps.gov/chch

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Works by abstract expressionist Roxanne Fulkerson (Gallery Five20) and silversmith and jewelry artist Jeff Fulkerson (Gallery One11), through Feb. 28. creativeartsguild.org

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Community show, “Reflections in Ice,” through Feb. 2. Community show, “Stark Reality,” Feb. 6-March 30 (intake Jan. 30-Feb. 2); reception, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 21. franklincoarts.org

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org

— Feb. 6: Throwback Thursday, with free admission to permanent collection and new exhibit, “The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability,” and Teen Art Show on theme “Nature, Conservation and the Future of Our Land,” with award winners announced, 4-8 p.m.

— Feb. 9: Sunday Studio, with drop-in art experiences for kids and families to create works inspired by African American artists in the Hunter’s collection as part of Black History Month, 2-4 p.m.

ICA @ UTC — Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St. “Gospel of the Working Class” by Tabitha Arnold, through March 8. icachatt.org

(READ MORE: Chattanooga artist Tabitha Arnold creates tapestries chronicling city’s labor history)

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “Scenes de ma Vie: Fine Art Photography of Sybil McLain-Topel (1961-2024),” through Feb. 28. Reception, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 7. Portion of sales goes to ArtsBuild; purchase includes copy of her latest book, “A Season Between.” intowngallery.com

JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. Vector Artist Initiative’s “Radical Kindness III” exhibit, featuring 23 artists from the U.S. (including Chattanooga), Berlin, London and Israel, through Feb. 27. jewishchattanooga.com

JOHN C. WILLIAMS ART GALLERY — Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. School of Visual Art and Design presents “Making Marc,” multimedia exhibition by fine-arts professor Marc Boyson, through Feb. 21. southern.edu/artgallery

LEE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY — Squires Library, 260 11th St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Encore Art Show, by students 60 and older not seeking a degree, through Feb. 4. libguides.com/homepage

LIQUIDAMBAR ART GALLERY — Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, Tenn. Showcase of ceramics, sculptures, flame-worked glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes, and paintings by local artists, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. CST every Saturday-Sunday (other times by appointment). Forest Nature Trails also open.

LYNN H. WOOD ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM — Hackman Hall, Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Exhibit of ivory comb, dating to 1700 B.C., on loan from Israel Antiquities Authority and The Israel Museum, discovered by a SAU student during the 2016 excavation at Tel Lachish, through May 2. southern.edu/museum

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — Winter show opens with reception, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 7; continues through April 18 at Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Youth Photography Showcase, for high school students ages 14-18, accepting entries in six categories, through Feb. 15. Cash prize for best in show; ribbons for three finalists in each category. chattanoogaphoto.org

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Arline Mann (watercolor paintings), Linda Crossan (ceramics) and Shawn Krueger (oil paintings), through Feb. 28. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 7. Painting demo by Shawn Krueger, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 8. Jewelry demo by Nola Smodic, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Relief engraving demo by Jessica White, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 15. river-gallery.com

TOWNSEND ATELIER — The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. Matt Jenkins of Cloverdale Forge reads from and signs copies of “Hooked: A Blacksmith’s Study of Function Through Form” ($45), about a leap-year project to design and forge a hook each day of the year, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 2 (talk starts at 2:30 p.m.). Includes hands-on button-making activity for attendees. Free but registration encouraged. townsendatelier.com

THE VELVET LOUNGE — Society of Work at Somer Station, 110 Somerville Ave. Opening reception for “Floral Variegations on a Theme,” 11 artists examine life’s dualities through floral imagery, and works from The CityArts program, an after-school residency at Creative Discovery Museum, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 6. RSVP: eventbrite.com

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER — 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Unity, Scholarship, Service: The Legacy of Black Greek Life, 6 p.m. Feb. 6. More events throughout the month. Free but registration required; livestream available. bessiesmithcc.org

COMEDY

THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com

— Feb 5: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. $7.

— Feb. 6: Heather Shaw, special engagement, 7 p.m. $20-$30.

— Feb. 7-8: Kasaun Wilson, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $19-$24.

IMPROV CHATTANOOGA — Plus Ultra Coffee, 200 Paul Huff Parkway NW, Cleveland, Tenn. Improv Night, 7 p.m. Feb. 8. improvchattanooga.com

DANCE

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 194 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Third annual Valentine dance encourages steampunk costumes and “suicide karaoke,” where you’ll choose two songs from a hat and have to sing one, whether you know it or not, unless a fellow reveler comes to your aid, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8. Free admission; $1-$5 for drinks. RSVP: tennesseevalleytheatre.com

FAITH

CHRISTWAY CHURCH — 6201 Mountain View Road, Ooltewah. Kirk Cameron’s Strong Families, Strong Communities Tour, with insights from new book, “Born To Be Brave,” with musical guest Matt Hammitt, 7 p.m. Feb. 8 (earlier for VIP ticket holders). $20-$93. christway.church

CONNECT2 — Beyond the Garden Gate Tea Room, Mercantile at the Ridge, 6725 Ringgold Road, East Ridge. Scenic City Women’s Network event to connect with a prayer partner or friends for encouragement, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8. Order from the menu at your expense. scwn.org

FILM

IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” Feb. 6-12, $15. “The Blue Angels 3D,” through Feb. 27, $10. tnaqua.org/imax

MUSIC

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

— Feb. 3: The Chattanooga Monday Nite Big Band, featuring vocalist Paige Denton, 7:30 p.m. $15.

— Feb. 5: Wednesday jazz with Alan Wyatt Quartet, 7:30 p.m. $10-$12.

— Feb. 7: Jennifer Knapp with special guest Flamy Grant, 7:30 p.m. $22-$25.

— Feb. 8: EG Kight Trio, 7:30 p.m. $20-$22.

BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouse ballroom.com

— Feb. 2: Nita Strauss with Lips Speak Louder, 7 p.m. $26-$31.

— Feb. 3: Grateful Dead Mondays, featuring Chants in the Void, 7:30 p.m. $10.

— Feb. 6: Tennessee Songwriters Week qualifying round, 7 p.m. $10.

— Feb. 7: Bob Marley Birthday Bash, with Milele Roots, 8 p.m. $15-$20.

— Feb. 8: Deadicated: In the End There’s Just a Song, featuring Tennessee’s Dead, 9 p.m. $20-$25.

CHATTANOOGA MUSIC CLUB — First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. “Love Songs” by Darrin and Christine Hassevoort, accompanied by Jason and Beth DuRoy, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 9. Free. chattanoogamusicclub.org

CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA — Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. “The Orchestra Moves,” a full-orchestra, all-accessible concert for patrons with disabilities or sensory sensibilities, noon Feb. 6. $7-$10. chattanoogasymphony.org

GEM THEATRE — 115 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra: From Beatles to Bourbon Street, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $35-$45; extra $25 for soundcheck, meet and greet, autographs. calhoungemtheatre.org

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. Drew & Ellie Holcomb on Memory Bank Tour, 8 p.m. Feb. 8. $42-$162. tivolichattanooga.com

PRESIDENTIAL CONCERT SERIES — Lee University’s Dixon Center, 1053 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. “A Night of Jazz” with associate professor Alan Wyatt and friends, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. $5-$15. eventbrite.com

RINGGOLD DEPOT OPRY — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Live music, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8 (and other second Saturdays). $10 cash. nothinlikeringgold.com

RINGGOLD SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH — 124 Kittle St., Ringgold, Ga. Jaime Jorge in concert, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Free. nothinlikeringgold.com

THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. The Emo Night Tour, 8 p.m. Feb. 7. $25-$48. thesignaltn.com

SIMMONS-O’NEAL MEMORIAL CONCERT — Harrison Center, 5637 Highway 58. Chattanooga Boys Choir and Bridges of Harmony Heritage Choir present 32nd annual concert honoring former music educators Edmonia Simmons and Everett O’Neal, 3 p.m. Feb. 9. Includes premiere of “Thinking,” composed by Michael Mitchell of Bridges of Harmony. Free. 423-634-2299

SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. songbirdsfoundation.org

— Feb. 2: Noah Gundersen, with Abby Gundersen, 8 p.m. $30-$50.

— Feb. 8: An Evening With Brandon Davis, 7 p.m. $20.

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. southern.edu/musicevents

— Feb. 2: Concerto Competition winners perform with university’s Symphony Orchestra, 4 p.m. in Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, 4829 College Drive East. Free. Livestream available.

— Feb. 8: Evensong: Hymn Sing by School of Music choirs, 6 p.m. in Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists.

— Feb. 8: “The Spice of Life” pops concert, with Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble and Steel Band, 8 p.m. in Iles PE Center, 4870 University Drive. Livestream available.

STRING THEORY — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Chamber music series continues with “The Virtuosic Violin” with Benjamin Beilman, accompanied by pianist and series founder Gloria Chien, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Pregame talk by Bob Bernhardt at 5:45 p.m. $10-$54. stringtheorymusic.org

WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7. $49-$130. tivolichattanooga.com

OUT & ABOUT

A.G. GUN SHOWS — Expos of new and used, antique and modern firearms, knives, ammo, military surplus and hunting gear. aggunshows.com

— Feb. 2: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (last day) at American Legion, 13205 N. Main St. $5-$8.

— Feb. 8-9: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (all times Central) at DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds, 151 18th St. NE, Fort Payne, Ala. $5-$8.

“ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS” AQUARIUM TOUR — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Specialty tour based on Nintendo Switch video game, to learn about real-world aquatic life alongside game characters, through Feb. 28. Includes character stamp rallies Feb. 22-23. Available with regular admission: $30-$40 nonmembers. tnaqua.org

BLUE BLAZES TRAIL HIKE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Outdoor Chattanooga and Hunter Museum of American Art team for 1.5-mile guided hike in Moccasin Bend National Archaeological District as part of Silver Adventures series for adults 50 and older, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Showcases works with similar topographies from the museum’s permanent collection and the special exhibition “The Long View.” Free but registration required. outdoorchattanooga.com

BOOK SWAPS, DISCUSSION — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Page Turners on the Go offers meetup to connect with fellow book lovers about the books you’re reading and exchange for new-to-you titles, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 8. meetup.com

CHATTANOOGA PINK BRIDE, WEDDING AND WOMEN’S SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Gathering of wedding industry professionals, plus shopping, beauty and decorating experts, noon-3 p.m. Feb. 2. $10-$40. thepinkbride.com

CHATTANOOGA SKILLET CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP — Ice on the Landing at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Fundraiser for Chattanooga Area Food Bank based on Winter Olympics sport includes 33 teams using Lodge cast-iron skillets instead of traditional stones to reach targets on the ice, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 2 (last day). Free. chattfoodbank.org

CHICKAMAUGA CIVIL WAR SHOW — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. MK Shows expo of interest to shooters, collectors and Civil War enthusiasts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 2 (last day). $12. mkshows.com

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. “Namaste India,” hands-on exhibit featuring Bollywood, tuk tuk rides, Indian cuisine and other cultural touchstones, through May 11 (closed Wednesdays). $20 (ages 2 and up). cdmfun.org

DINNER DETECTIVE SHOW — DoubleTree Chattanooga Hamilton Place, 2232 Center St. “Dirty Money”-themed interactive comedy murder mystery, with plated dinner, 6 p.m. Feb. 14-15 and other dates through March (new theme starts in April). $61. thedinnerdetective.com

THE ECONOMICS OF SPORTS — UTC’s Wolford Family Athletic Center, 720 E. Fourth St. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise presents panel discussion on economic topics that shape the modern sports industry, including stadium financing; name, image and likeness; and public benefits of professional and amateur athletics, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 6. Panelists are Randy Boyd, president of the University of Tennessee System and owner/operator of five minor-league baseball teams, and Brad R. Humphreys, professor of economics at the John Chamber College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, moderated by Times Free Press sports columist Jay Greeson. Free; lunch included. Register: tinyurl.com/sportsec

GARDEN BROS. NUCLEAR CIRCUS — Northgate Mall, 5506 Hixson Pike. “Humans Gone Wild” theme with 60+ performers from around the world in climate-controlled big top, 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Feb. 2 (last day). Free children’s tickets distributed at schools, churches and businesses (or download online); $14 and up for adults. gardenbroscircus.com

HERITAGE SCHOOL — McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Series continues with Cheese Making with Deanna Akers of 6 Akers Farm of Niota, Tenn., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 8. $5 nonmembers. Register: livingheritagemuseum.org

HEARTSTRINGS DINNER — Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Multicourse Valentine’s meal prepared by culinary arts chef Courtney Coffee and jazz by the Gallant Trio, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. $75; cash bar available. creativeartsguild.org

ICE ON THE LANDING — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Open-air ice-skating rink, expanded to 1,400 square feet, through Feb. 2. Hours vary; Chattanooga Skillet Curling Championship, continuing through Feb. 2, will affect hours (see separate listing). Rink closes when temperatures or wind chill dip below 20 degrees. Food vendors and Chill Zone with televisions, fire pits and games on-site. $12-$14 (includes rink time and skate rental). Online reservations encouraged for all sessions. iceonthelanding.com

LUNAR NEW YEAR — Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with customs and stories shared by Chattanooga Chinese Association, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 8. Free with regular admission: $20. cdmfun.org

LUNCH & LEARN — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. History of Oil Painting, about the oil painting methods used before the Impressionist movement, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 8. $5-$10; $12 for optional lunch. museumcenter.org

M.L. KING DAY OF SERVICE — BeCaffeinated, 3601 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank’s rescheduled communitywide cleanup with Green Steps nonprofit, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Meet at the coffee shop before starting out. Register: redbanktn.recdesk.com

OCOEE STORY FEST — First Presbyterian Church, 433 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland Storytelling Guild’s 29th annual festival features nationally known storyteller Lyn Ford, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Free admission; donations welcome. Email: tellone406@gmail.com

ROMANCE AT RUBY — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. One-of-a-kind date night with after-hours lantern tour for two guests, with professional photo, gift and tales of local legendary romances, including the story of Leo and Ruby Lambert that led to the discovery of Ruby Falls, through Feb. 15. $95; reservation only. rubyfalls.com

SCENIC STITCHES FIBER FESTIVAL — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Debut of festival with 70+ vendor booths, classes on fiber arts, handmade fashion shows, scavenger hunt, stitch market swap, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 2 (last day). $5. scenicstitches.com

SPREAD THE LOVE — Temporary placement of dozens of heart signs in a nominated recipient’s yard in Hamilton County for donation to Isaiah 1117 House at Chambliss Center for Children, through February. Homes, businesses and churches may be nominated. chamblisscenter.org/spreadthelove

(READ MORE: Isaiah 117 House at Chambliss Center will be a refuge for children entering foster care)

STORYTELLER SEAN DIETRICH — Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. Creator of “Sean of the South” podcast on Where’s Home tour, 6 p.m. Feb. 8 (rescheduled from Jan. 11). $45. theatrecentre.com

SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY — Free admission and programming at more than 100 museums and historic sites as part of Georgia History Festival, Feb. 9. Includes: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe; Fairview School, 278 Padlock Road, Cave Spring; New Echota State Historic Site, 21211 Chatsworth Highway NE, Calhoun; Chatsworth Depot, 219 N. First Ave., Chatsworth; Chief Vann House State Historic Site, 82 Georgia Highway 225 North, Chatsworth; Historic Wright Hotel, 203 E. Market St., Chatsworth; Old Spring Place Methodist Church, 237 Elm St., Chatsworth; Blunt House, 506 S. Thornton Ave., Dalton; Hamilton House, 701 Chattanooga Ave., Dalton; Huff House, 314 N. Selvidge St., Dalton. gahistoryfestival.org

TAKE FIVE — Tennessee Room, UTC University Center, 642 E. Fifth St. Community book club marking 30th anniversary with “Work” theme features five UTC faculty discussing series of five books, continuing with Hilary Leichter’s “Temporary: A Novel” by Dr. David Pleins, 6 p.m. Feb. 11. Free; light dinner served. Full schedule: utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/english/take-five

TRI-STATE HOME SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga event offers 200+ booths of products and services for new home construction, renovations and landscaping, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 7-8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9. $5-$10. homeshowchattanooga.com

VALENTINE’S MARKET AT THE MALL — Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. Themed market includes 125+ vendors, food trucks, animal encounters, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 8. touchtheskyevents.com

VINTEREST HIXSON BIRTHDAY BASH — 2105 Northpoint Blvd. Sales and giveaways, food samples celebrating first store’s 10th year, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 2 (last day). facebook.com/vinteresthixson

WINE DINNER — The Read House Hotel, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. Four-course meal with premium wine pairings from Orin Swift Cellars, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4. $150. Reservations: resy.com

THEATER

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Series of table reads of plays; participate as reader or listener. athensartscouncil.org

— Feb. 2: Lynn Ahrens’ coming-of-age musical “Once on This Island,” 6 p.m. in Peggy Dow Performance Center.

— Feb. 27: Stephen Sondheim musical “Company,” 7 p.m. in Willson Exhibit Room.

AUGUST WILSON PLAYMAKERS FESTIVAL — Howard School, 2500 Market St. “Alkebulan: The Mother of Mankind,” a journey into African history, mythology and royalty by Ricardo “Ric” Morris, part of Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas in partnership with Howard’s Theatre Arts Department, 7 p.m. Feb. 7-8. $10-$20. our.show/alkebulan

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. Circle Theatre: “Love/Sick,” nine short plays by John Cariani about the pain and joy of being in love, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6-8, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9. $23. theatrecentre.com

Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.

Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.