THEATER
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St. (Sue E. Trotter Theater), Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “The Nerd,” 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and April 22-23. $12 adults, $8 students (show only); $5 students (Thursday).
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-9223, www.BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com. “Knock ‘Em Dead,” comedy murder mystery, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Humanities Auditorium, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 697-3246. “Lizards,” graduates of the Professional Actor Training Program perform their final project, which is a story of six 20-somethings seeking a change after a near-drowning accident throws their lives into chaos, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Not suitable for children. Free, but donations accepted.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. Box office: 267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com.
* “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.