THEATER
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com.
* “Peter Pan,” 7:30 p.m. May 17, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 18, 7:30 p.m. May 24, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 25. $16 adults, $13 seniors/students.
* Auditions for Agatha Christie mystery thriller “And Then There Were None,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 20-21 (show dates, weekends in July).
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com.
* Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” 8 p.m. May 17-18, 2:30 p.m. May 19, 7 p.m. May 23, 8 p.m. May 24-25, 2:30 p.m. May 26, 7 p.m. May 30, 8 p.m. May 31-June 1, 2:30 p.m. June 2, 7 p.m. June 6, 8 p.m. June 7-8, 2:30 p.m. June 9. $15-$30.
CHESTER FROST PAVILION – 7989 Causeway Road, Hixson. Chattanooga Magic Club’s Family Magic Night: 100 Years of Magic, featuring Mike Edwards, Capt. Jack Heart and headliner Michael Frisbee, 7-9 p.m. May 25. Advance tickets: $6 ages 3-17, $12 adults, $30 for five all-ages tickets, $25 VIP with private preshow, front-row seating and gift bag. Day-of tickets: $6 ages 3-17, $15 adults (cash only). www.chamagicmeeting.eventbrite.com.
COMEDY AT THE MOXY – 1220 King St. Featuring Greg Behrens, Aaron Chasteen, Donnie Marsh and host Bridgette Martin, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 21. Free. Dogs welcome.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “Forever Plaid,” through May 24. $16-$30.
* “Bright Star,” through June 6. $16-$32.
IMPROV CHATTANOOGA – 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 106. 423-843-1775. Improv vs. Standup, with host Bridgette Martin, 10-11:30 p.m. May 18. Hard R rating; no one under 18 admitted. $10 in advance, $15 day of show, $5 students. Free small popcorn with online ticket purchase. No dogs.
TIVOLI THEATRE – 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. PJ Masks Live, 6 p.m. May 22. $30-$60.
DANCE PERFORMANCES
CHATTANOOGA BALLET – Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. 423-265-0617, chattanoogaballet.net. “Le Papillon” and new works by guest choreographers, 2 and 8 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. May 19. $12-$25.
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. $12 adults, $10 students/seniors.
* May 25: “Us,” rated R, 3 and 7 p.m.
* May 26: “The Princess Bride,” rated PG, 2 and 6 p.m.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT – Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson. Family film about half-human Arthur, who must embrace his destiny and become the protector of the ocean, 9 p.m. May 24. Rated PG-13. Concessions available. http://parks.hamiltontn.gov, 423-209-6892.
JEWISH FILM SERIES – Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com. Twelfth annual Jewish Film Festival, 7:15 p.m. next five Wednesdays. May 22: “The Tobacconist,” 90 minutes, German with English subtitles. Suitable for ages 16 and older. $8 per person, $3 for students with ID. Complimentary popcorn and soft drink.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 11 am.-5 p.m. Saturday (all times Central). 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
* Student show, Rock Creek Elementary School, through May. Reception, 5 p.m. May 26.
* Member show by Andy Gay, through June 2.
* Community show, “Found in the Making,” through June 9.
* Student show, Winchester Wriggle Winners (all schools), through June 30.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. High School Art Show, through May 17.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 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.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net. Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and craft festival at Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25-26. $5 weekend admission; free for children under 12.
BRAXTON MILL ARTISANS – 8717 Hixson Pike, Hixson. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 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.
CHAPEL ART GALLERY – Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. Hours: 1-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and by appointment. 423-266-2828. Proceeds from gallery sales support St. Matthew’s Shelter for Homeless Men. Multi Media Inspired Artists works on view.
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1001 Broad St. 423-643-7700, www.chattlibrary.org. Live demonstration of silk painting by Claire Vassort, noon-2 p.m. May 18. Her Silk & Shades classes as artist-in-residence are full, but visit chattlibrary.org/events for possible cancellations.
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 423-697-4400, www.chattanoogastate.edu. Student drawings, paintings and photographs on view in Center for Advanced Technology, Center for Engineering, Technology Arts & Sciences and Andrews Center Student Gallery, through May.
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.
* May 17: Make your own lipstick or lip gloss; play at blush bar, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 17 at Elea Blake Cosmetics and Color Studio, 831 Chestnut St. $50 includes snacks and adult beverage. Call 423-266-6222 to avoid EventBrite.com fees.
* May 18: Beginner French, 10 a.m.-noon. $25.
* May 18: Introduction to Fluid Art, to learn how to create archival-quality artwork, 1-3 p.m., $45.
* May 21: Spring Garden Cocktails, 6-7:30 p.m. $35 includes take-home recipe cards.
CHIEF VANN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE – 82 Georgia Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, Ga. 706-695-2598, gastateparks.org/ChiefVannHouse. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (last tour begins at 4 p.m.). $5.50-$6.50.
* “Your Obedient Servant: James Monroe’s 1819 Presidential Tour of the Southern States” exhibition, extended through May 23.
* Archaeology Day, with dig boxes, take-home clay activity and make-and-take brick activity, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 18.
COMMUNITY ARTISTS LEAGUE – McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Awards reception for juried open show, noon-2 p.m. May 25. Information: Becky Pico, 423-508-5953.
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. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. Opening reception for “Southern Appalachia Memories” by Jerry Pace, 5-7 p.m. May 17.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH – 650 McCallie Ave. 423-267-4506, firstchristian-chat.com. “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” by 21 local artists, through June 30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. May 16. Benefits Chattanooga Community Kitchen. www.firstchristian-chat.com, www.JumpStartArt.net.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. Hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; noon-5 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
* Un/Folding With Paper, discussion of “Un/Folding” exhibition and hands-on paper activity led by local artist Carrie Pendergrass, 6-7 p.m. May 16. All experience levels welcome; no registration required. Regular admission.
* Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” through May 27.
* Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “All-Member Show,” through May 30.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Line and Form” by Chattanooga region of Tennessee Watercolor Society, through May 26.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org. “The History of Sewing Machines,” through June 30.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-870-8924. “Strong Women,” through May 31.
PERSIAN RUG CO. – 917 E. 16th St. Hours: 3-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 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.
PET POP – 5 Points Northshore, 328 Cherokee Blvd. Petcentric pop-up art show with art about and for pets, through May 20. Benefits McKamey Animal Center.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.
* Abstract paintings by Edie Maney and sculpture by Mike Roig, through June 30.
* Plein air painting demonstration by Mississippi artist Dennis Heckler, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 25.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH – University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee.edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.