THEATER
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE – Athens Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Auditions for summer youth production “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” with roles for singers, actors and dancers ages 7-17, plus backstage crew, 3:30 p.m. June 2 and 6 p.m. June 3 (show dates Aug. 16-25).
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com. Auditions for “Pride and Prejudice,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 3-4 or by appointment (show dates Aug. 2-11).
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Humanties 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,” 8 p.m. May 17-18, 24-25 and 31, June 1, 7-8, 14-15; 2:30 p.m. May 19 and 26, June 2, 9 and 16; 7 p.m. May 23 and 30, June 6 and 13. $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,” May 31-Aug. 8. $16-$30.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE – 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. Reservations: https://tockify.com/e/tvt4me.
* Storytelling workshop with Bil Lepp, 6 p.m. May 31. $20. Reservations required.
* Tall Tales With Bil Lepp, 2 p.m. June 2; optional barbecue lunch at 1 p.m. $12 show only, $22 lunch and show (includes beverage and dessert). Call for space availability.
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 unless stated otherwise.
* June 1: “The Great Gatsby,” 8 p.m. $50 preshow party bundle; $12 adults, $10 child 12 and younger/seniors 65+.
* June 2: “Captain Marvel,” 2 and 6 p.m.
JEWISH FILM SERIES – Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com.
Twelfth annual Jewish Film Festival continues 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays through June 19. Suitable for ages 16 and older. $8 per person, $3 for students with ID. Complimentary popcorn and soft drink.
* June 5: “Murer: Anatomy of a Trial,” 137 minutes, English, German, Hebrew and Yiddish.
* 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.
* Student show, Rock Creek Elementary School, through May.
* 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.
* Member show by Eva Malaspino, June 6-July 21. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT June 7.
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’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 on 4th Floor led by artist Claire Vassort to paint silk banners that will be used in a public installation. Classes have filled, but check chattlibrary.org/events for cancellations. Remaining dates: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 1 (with Spanish translation), 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 STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 4501 Amnicola Highway.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.
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.
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. Wine 201: Where Is Your Wine From? beginners class with tastings of six wines of different origins, 6-8 p.m. May 31. $35.
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.
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. “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” by 21 local artists, through June 30. Benefits Chattanooga Community Kitchen. www.firstchristian-chat.com, www.JumpStartArt.net.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 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.
HERITAGE HOUSE – 1428 Jenkins Road. Craft N Crop, monthly relaxed artist/crafter mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9 p.m. first Thursdays (next June 6). Bring potluck dish and project to work on.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS – 201 High St. 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 items 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. “All-Member Show,” through May 30.
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.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Strong Women,” through May 31.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH – University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee.edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.