LEISURE
ART CAR TAILGATE PARTY AND PARADE – Carmike Majestic 12, 311 Broad St. Meet the artists and see mobile masterpieces up close, then vote for your favorite before they hit the streets, 9 a.m.-noon April 23; cars roll out 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 17; planetarium show at 7 p.m. on “The Big Red Spot” and the Summer Triangle, telescope viewing until 9 p.m. Free. www.utc.edu/physics-geology-astronomy/observatory.
BARTENDER BRAWL – Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Bartenders from up to 10 bars and restaurants make two cocktails in competition for best drink, 6-9 p.m. April 15. Judges choose Spirit of Chattanooga Award; guests vote on Peoples Choice Award. Presented by Chattanooga Friends to benefit four local nonprofits. $25 for standard ticket with two drink at the door; $45 for premium ticket with 10 drink tokens. 423-802-3620.
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. Team registration open until April 16. Free to spectators with regular admission of $19.95 adults, $11.95 ages 3-12. 423-821-2544, www.rubyfalls.com/bbqbattle.