THEATER
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Big Stub Creations presents stage play “Tormented Desires,” about a black man’s journey through life, 7 pm. June 8. $20. www.eventbrite.com.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com.
* Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” 7 p.m. June 6, 8 p.m. June 7-8, 2:30 p.m. June 9, plus extended dates: 7 p.m. June 13, 8 p.m. June 14, 8 p.m. June 15 and 2:30 p.m. June 16. $15-$30.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “Bright Star,” through June 6. $16-$32.
* “Red, White and Tuna,” through Aug. 8. $16-$30.
* “Matilda: The Musical,” June 14-Aug. 18.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA – Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. 423-987-5141, ensembletheatreof-chattanooga.com. Tony Award-winning “Urinetown,” 7:30 p.m. June 14-15, 2:30 p.m. June 16, 7:30 p.m. June 20-22. Friday/Saturday shows $20 general, $17 student/senior; Thursday/Sunday shows $17 all tickets.
IMPROV CHATTANOOGA – 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 106. 423-843-1775. Improv vs. Standup, with host Bridgette Martin, 10-11:30 p.m. June 15. Theme: “Promedy”; come in prom attire, stay for dance party. Hard R rating; no one under 18 admitted. $10 in advance, $15 day of show, $5 students. Portion of proceeds goes to Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga. Free small popcorn with online ticket purchase. BYOB. No dogs.
FILM EVENTS
JEWISH FILM SERIES – Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com.
Twelfth annual Jewish Film Festival, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Suitable for ages 16 and older. $8 per person, $3 for students with ID. Complimentary popcorn and soft drink.
* June 12: “Enemies: A Love Story,” 119 minutes, English.
* June 19: “Redemption,” 104 minutes, Hebrew with subtitles.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
* Community show, “Found in the Making,” through June 9.
* Student show, Winchester Wriggle Winners (all schools), through June 30.
* Member show by Eva Malaspino, June 6-July 21. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT June 7.
* Community show, “Blue Tape Mob Art,” June 13-30.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “Broadly Speaking” by Broad Strokes artists, through June 28.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. Solo watercolor exhibit, “Tender Layers,” by Arline Mann, Best in Show winner in juried member show, through June 14.
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.
CAPTURE CLEVELAND PHOTO CONTEST – City of Cleveland’s second annual contest for amateur and professional photographers ages 12 and older, through June 30. Three categories: Downtown/Historic Buildings, Culture & Community and Nature/Parks & Recreation. $100 check to each category winner. www.clevelandtn.gov/photocontest.
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1001 Broad St. 423-643-7700, www.chattlibrary.org. Silk and Shades classes for children 6 and older) and adults on 4th Floor led by silk painting artist Claire Vassort. Classes will teach how to paint silk banners that will be used in a public installation on the library’s first floor. Classes have filled, but check chattlibrary.org/events for any cancellations. Remaining classes: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 22 (with Spanish translation), 1-4 p.m. June 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 13 (with Spanish translation), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 20.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. First Friday Open Studio Night, “Bring on the Heat,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 7. Features juried Locals Only Gallery Show, Choo Choo Forge members showcase and grand openings for jewelry by Bela Co. (formerly Bela Begonias) and Bobby Pinning by Brittney.
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.
* June 6: Introduction to Torso Art, paint a mannequin torso with words of inspiration, encouragement and empowerment, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $28.
* June 6: Festie Bestie: Flower Crowns, learn to make floral headpieces, 6-7:30 p.m. at Fox & Fern Botanical Styling, 807 Chestnut St. $30.
* June 8: Introduction to Gateless Writing, a creative-writing exercise designed to build up rather than deconstruct and to offer resources rather than criticism, 9 a.m.-noon. No prior writing experienced needed. $35. Writing utensils and paper provided, or bring your own.
* June 10: Beginner Tarot, history and meanings of the cards, 6-7:30 p.m. $15.
* June 10: Introduction to Fluid Art, how to create archival-quality artwork, 6-8 p.m. $45.
* June 11: Beginner Macrame Jewelry, to make a take-home bracelet, necklace or anklet, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $45.
* June 12: Chalkboard Lettering 101, 6-7:30 p.m. $35 includes take-home supplies.
* June 13: Introduction to the Enneagram, to understand your personality and inner workings, 6-7:30 p.m. Participants encouraged to take an online enneagram quiz before class. $20.
* June 13: Inappropriate Tea Party, beginner-friendly paint class for Lilly Pulitzer-esque print, 6-8 p.m. in Passageways, 10 E. Seventh St. For ages 18 and older due to graphic nature of print. $25 includes supplies and treat.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org.
* June 7: Gallery opening and artist reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Featured artists: Bea Craig and David Dennard.
* June 8: Low Country Boil, 6-9 p.m. Includes food, drinks, lawn games, dancing and live music. $25 adults, $10 students, free for kids 5 and younger. 706-217-6677.
* June 13 15, 20, 22: CAG partners with Conasauga Shakespeare Coalition for Shakespeare in Burr Park, 101 S. Hamilton St., Dalton, for performances of “Henry V,” 8 p.m. Directed by stage and screen actor Lane Davies, a Dalton native. Free.
ELEA BLAKE COSMETICS AND COLOR STUDIO – 831 Chestnut St. 423-266-6222, eventbrite.com.
* June 7: Reclaim Date Night: Sultry Eye Class includes discounted makeup lesson with foundation match, lip drape to find undertones, eye makeup lesson for your eye shape, product discounts and “after” photo with product purchase, 4-6 p.m. $25.
* June 12: Summer Lovin’ My Look, one-hour session includes personal makeup tutorial, full-size custom bronzer and tube of lipstick or gloss, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (drop in between these hours). $55-$100.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Aug. 21.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. “Southern Appalachia Memories” by Jerry Pace.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH – 650 McCallie Ave. 423-267-4506, firstchristian-chat.com, www.JumpStartArt.net. “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” by 21 local artists, through June 30. Benefits Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga show, “Springtime in Chattanooga,” June 7-Oct. 4. Opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 7.
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.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS – 201 High St. 423-267-7176, www.thehoustonmuseum.org. History Hunter summer classes for children 8-12, 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays in June. $8 per class per child includes a take-home craft. Register with Lilly Waters, outreach coordinator, 423-267-7176, houstonmuseumoutreach@gmail.com.
* June 6: The World of Glass, the science, history and techniques of glass-making.
* June 13: Victorian Tea Party, a time-travel introduction to Victorian manners and customs.
* June 20: Native American Artifacts, history and culture lessons using artifacts from museum collection.
* June 27: American Textiles, the story behind the traditional art form of weaving.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
* Throwback Thursday, 4-8 p.m. June 6. Free admission to permanent collection.
* Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “Patterns by Nature,” by Janice Kindred, through June 30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. June 7.
MAKE-CREATE NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Relaxed artist mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Bring project and potluck dish. 423-855-9474.
MARSH HOUSE MUSEUM – 308 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. 423-718-9918, 706-638-5187, www.marshhouseoflafayette.com. Fundraiser featuring three new prints by Byron Keith Byrd and exhibition of select originals by the LaFayette native, 2-5 p.m. June 8.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org. “The History of Sewing Machines,” through June 30.
NIGHTFALL ART MARKET – Miller Park, 910 Market St. Call for visual artists to sell, display or demonstrate in Miller Park (while music plays at Miller Plaza) during Nightfall season, Fridays, through Aug. 30. Booth fee $25 for 10-by-10 space, with 10 percent of sales going to Nightfall. Register: www.chattanoogapresents.com/register. Information: kathy@chattanoogapresents.com.
PERSIAN RUG CO. – 917 E. 16th St. www.stoveworks.org. “Dark Dreamt Days / Dreamt Days Dark / Days Dark Dreamt,” by more than a dozen artists in fourth exhibition in Stove Works’ satellite series, through June 9.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.
* Abstract paintings by Edie Maney and sculpture by Mike Roig, through June 30.
* Etching demonstration with North Carolina artist Jay Pfeil, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH – University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee.edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.