Steampunk Expo and Gothic Convention
¦ Chattanooga Choo Choo, Friday-Sunday.
SteampunksThe actual name ‘steampunk’ started off as a jab toward the style, which emulates Victorian style and glorifies anachronistic technologies, like gears and steam-powered machines. But the style kind of took off, and took the name with it. The convention, held at the Choo Choo, will include a masquerade ball, a pool party, the ‘Steambits’ swap and shop, an appearance by Dr. Shock (naturally), belly dancing and a costume contest. Basically, if you’re someone who has latched onto steampunk, this event is like your Christmas, your March Madness, your Rena-faire. If you’re not, it’s great for people gawking (the entry fee is steep, but the Choo Choo lends itself pretty easily to wanderers.).
Movies in the Park at Dark: “The Lego Movie”
¦ Heritage Park, free