NOTE: Lee University's Oct. 4 Wind Ensemble concert has been canceled.
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Here's what's happening in the Chattanooga area this week.
ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY -- 721 Broad St. "Old Images/New Formats" by Joe Helseth, through Nov. 2. area61gallery.com
ATHENS ARTS CENTER -- 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. "Reminiscence" by Ethel Stone Carroll, through Oct. 24. Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 7. athensartscouncil.org
AVA GALLERY -- 30 Frazier Ave. Solo member show, "Ambispection," by Donald Keefe and "SPLASH Youth Arts," Oct. 7-Nov. 18. 423-265-4282
CLEARSTORY ARTS -- 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. "Hack and Stamp" by Meredith Olinger, through Oct. 8. clearstoryarts.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD -- The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. franklincoarts.org
-- Through Oct. 2: Community show, "The Cowan of Times Past."
-- Oct. 6-Nov. 27: "Marvelous and Magical Masks" community show (final intake day Oct. 2).
-- Through Oct. 30: "Scripts" by Austin Reavis.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL -- 71 Eastgate Loop. Summer show by Photographic Society of Chattanooga, through Oct. 14. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART -- 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org
-- Oct. 6: Throwback Thursday, with free admission to permanent collection and $5 admission to current exhibition, "Memories & Inspiration, 4-8 p.m.
-- Oct. 6: ArtWise talk with sculptor Leonardo Drew, 6-7 p.m.
-- Oct. 9: "Memories & Inspiration" Family Fun Day, with hands-on art activities, storytelling, music and performances by Southern Irish Dance Chattanooga and Etrinity's Dance and Art Service. Regular admission ($20 nonmember adults).
IN-TOWN GALLERY -- 26A Frazier Ave. "The Shape of Things" by metal sculptor Denice Bizot, through Oct. 31. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7. intowngallery.com
MOUNTAIN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER -- 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. signalmacc.org
-- Oct. 6: Dedication of Karen Shropshire Gallery, first director of the MACC, 6-8 p.m.
-- Through Oct. 13: Exhibit by Dana Shavin, "Inspired by Actual Events."
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS -- 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Coffee With a Curator, 10 a.m. Oct. 8. Matt Bentley talks about conservation efforts at Bendabout Farm. $5 nonmembers. museumcenter.org
NORTHSIDE GALLERY -- Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Works by 12 artists of Mountain Arts Guild of Signal Mountain, through Dec. 19. Receptions, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2. 423-266-1766
RIVER GALLERY -- 400 E. Second St. Works by Julia Girardini and Ken Girardini, through Oct. 31. river-gallery.com
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY -- 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. "A Celebration of Life" by Myung Joo Oh Shin, Oct. 6-Nov. 21 in John C. Williams Gallery in Brock Hall. Opening reception, 6 p.m. Oct. 6. 423-236-2732
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM -- 1 Broad St. "Washed Ashore," works created with recovered plastic debris, through Oct. 30. tnaqua.org
DANCE
KYIV CITY BALLET -- UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. Ukrainian dance company in multiple performances. Features full-length "Swan Lake," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5; "An Evening of Dance" with Chattanooga Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6; mixed repertoire with Chattanooga Ballet, featuring Kyiv City Ballet's newly commissioned "Tribute to Peace," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. $29-$79. utc.edu
(READ MORE: Ukraine's exiled Kyiv City Ballet coming to Chattanooga)
FAITH
FORWARD GRIEF SUPPORT -- First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave. Ecumenical group offers mutual support for those who have lost a spouse (at any time), first of seven meetings 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 8. Free but register. 423-756-2021
MERCY BAPTIST CHURCH -- 8526 Ooltewah Harrison Road, Ooltewah. Homecoming service, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2, with music by Appointed Quartet. mercybaptist.org
OMEGA CENTER INTERNATIONAL -- 410 Urbane Road NE, Cleveland, Tenn. The Main Event camp meeting with host evangelist Perry Stone; guest speakers Ron Carpenter, Tony Scott and Tommy Bates; worship leader Lindell Cooley; final-night concert by Karen Peck and New River, Oct. 4-8. Free but register. eventbrite.com
FALL FESTIVALS
423 NIGHT MARKET -- Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists parking lot, 4829 College Drive East. Eighty booths showcase creativity of Southern Adventist University students and employees, with live music and handcrafted items including pottery, soap, greeting cards and food, 9 p.m. Oct. 8. Free admission. southern.edu
BLESSING OF THE BUFFALO -- Vital Buffalo Farm, 8220 Highway 60, Georgetown, Tenn. Buffalo program accompanies fall festival with bluegrass music, American Indian storytelling, drums and flutes, children's activities, petting zoo, antique vehicles, concessions, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 8. Free. Bring your own seating. Facebook.com
BOAZ HARVEST FESTIVAL -- Old Mill Park, 100 E. Bartlett St., Boaz, Ala. Street fair with arts and crafts, children's area, live music, contests, classic car, truck and Jeep show, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. CDT Oct. 7-8. Free admission. boazareachamberofcommerce.org
CHATTANOOGA OKTOBERFEST -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. A two-day Chattanooga Market celebration with German food, more than 100 seasonal beers, oompah bands, chicken dances, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 8 (with all-ages costume contest at 6:30 p.m.), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9. Free. chattanoogaoktoberfest.com
FALL ARTS IN THE PARK -- City Park, 350 Gray St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Displays and demonstrations by 170-plus artists and crafters, food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 8-9. $5 ages 12 and older. blueridgeartsinthepark.com
FALL FESTIVAL -- Mayfield Farm Park, 257 Highway 307, Athens, Tenn. Three corn mazes, pumpkin patch, zip lines, pig races; new this year, obstacle course and rope mountain, through Oct. 30 (schedule varies). Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 1-7 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays. $17 online, $20 at gate all visitors ages 3 and up; individual and family season passes available. mayfieldfarmpark.com
FALL FUN -- Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. (Pavilion 6 near the start of the disc golf course). Friends of Cloudland Canyon present tractor-pulled hay rides running continuously noon-4 p.m. Saturdays in October; family activities including corn hole and temporary tattoos, noon-5 p.m., food available noon-3 p.m. Free; $5 parking (free with Georgia State Park pass). friendsofcloudlandcanyon.org
FESTIFALL -- Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville, Ala. Celebration of the changing of the seasons includes Scarecrow Trail, pumpkin displays, late-season florals and photo-op with 1949 Ford tractor and flatbed wagon, through Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday (all times Central). $12-$15. hsvbg.org
FUN ON THE FARM -- Guthrie Farms, 490 County Road 67, Riceville, Tenn. Corn maze, hay rides to pumpkin patch, animal petting barn, bounce pad, games, through Oct. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sundays. $15 ages 2 and up. guthriepumpkinfarm.com
GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL -- Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 S. Main St., Ellijay, Ga. More than 300 arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations, parade, antique car show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9 and 16. $10 ages 13 and older; civic and school groups handle parking with requested donation. georgiaapplefestival.org
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL -- Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Arts and crafts vendors, country, classic rock and gospel artists, Oct. 7-15. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. New this year, carnival midway with cowboy circus and tiger show. $12 day pass includes most concerts (2 and 7 p.m.); free admission to fair with separate concert ticket on Oct. 8 (Oak Ridge Boys, $45) and Oct. 15 (Ashley McBryde, $50). georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
GRANDADDY'S FARM -- 454 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs, Tenn. Pumpkin patch, hay rides, pig races, animal corral, fall market, through Oct. 29. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Activity area $16 ages 3 and up Tuesday-Friday, $18 Saturday; season passes available. grandaddysfarm.com
GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE FESTIVAL -- 116 Public Square, Adairsville, Ga. Parade, pageants, arts and crafts, entertainment, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 2 (final day). $5 ticket good all weekend. adairsvillega.net
HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR -- McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek. Canceled. parks.hamiltontn.gov
(READ MORE: Threat of Hurricane Ian cancels Hamilton County Fair)
HARVEST CELEBRATION ON THE MOUNTAIN -- Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy. Corn maze with "Tennessee Road Trip" design, hay rides, pumpkin patch, fall flowers, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $10 ages 4 and up. Facebook.com/flattopfarmTN
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND GREAT PUMPKIN LUMINIGHTS -- Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Artistic sculptures, elaborate fall scenes, artisans, seasonal food, through Oct. 29. Entertainment includes Crystle Elam of East Ridge Oct. 7-8. New this year: Hoot Owl Hollow. $89 ages 10-61, discounts for younger and older guests. dollywood.com
K&S CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER MARKET -- Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Vendor booths, selfie stations, children's activities, live music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 8. Free admission and parking. eventswithkimk@gmail.com
NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL -- International Storytelling Center, 100 W. Main St., Jonesborough, Tenn. World-class stories by 22 featured tellers, workshops, concert, wine and beer garden, noon-11 p.m. Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 8, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 9. $150-$170 three days, $125-$145 two days, $105-$115 one day; separate ticket required for some activities, including kickoff events Oct. 5-6. Virtual pass $95 per household for the weekend. storytellingcenter.net
NEW SALEM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL -- New Salem Community Center, 12477 Highway 136, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Arts and crafts vendors, live music, food prepared by New Salem United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9 (all times Eastern). $5 ages 12 and older. newsalemmountainfestival.com
NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR -- Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, Ga. Carnival, concerts, petting barns, flower shows, blue-ribbon competitions, chainsaw carving, bull riders, fair foods, 12:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 2 (final day). $10 gate admission ages 11 and up; ride tickets cost extra; discounts in advance. northgeorgiastatefair.com
OKTOBERFEST -- Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss St., Helen, Ga. Multiple weeks of traditional music, dancing, food and beer, daily through Oct. 30; doors open at 6 p.m. during the week, 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $8 during the week, $10 Saturdays, free on Sundays; half price for children 6-12; free for active and retired military. helenchamber.com
PRATER'S MILL COUNTRY FAIR -- Prater's Mill Historic Site, 5845 Highway 2, Dalton, Ga. Fair centered on functioning 1855 mill at Coahulla Creek, with 160-plus artists and crafters, traditional craft demonstrations, homemade Southern foods, live entertainment, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9. $10 per day (cash only) ages 13 and older (free with military ID); free parking and shuttle service. pratersmill.org/fair
PUMPKIN PALOOZA -- Greenway Park and Pavilion, 755 Raider Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Family festival with arts and crafts, product vendors, food trucks, inflatables, petting zoo, music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 8. Free. familycornerstones.wordpress.com
PUMPKINTOWN -- 106 S. Jackson St., Athens, Tenn. More than 250 vendors, powwow, quilt show, mutt strut, flower show, children's activities, music on two stages, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 8. Dexter Thomas Band closes out Sounds of Summer concerts at 7 p.m. friendlycityfestivals.com/pumpkintown
RIDE THE RAILS FESTIVAL -- Historic L&N Depot, 150 Railroad Ave., Mineral Bluff, Ga. Tri-State Model Railroaders fundraiser with 5-mile ride to Murphy Junction and back, railroad hand cars, model railroad exhibit, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 8-9. Motor car, $15 ages 18 and older; hand car, $2 per person; mini hand car, free. Repeats Nov. 25-26. blueridgemountains.com
ROCKTOBERFEST -- Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. German music, food, specialty beer, Birds of Prey shows, costumed characters, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. $18-$28. Reserved timed-entry tickets required. seerockcity.com
ROTARY CLUB CRAFT FAIR -- Patriot Park, 186 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Handmade arts and crafts show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 29. Free admission and parking; freewill donations distributed to local charities. pigeonforge.com
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN -- Atlanta Botanical Garden, 345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. See scarecrows created by artists, crafters, youth groups and businesses, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (last entry at 8 p.m., closed Mondays except for Columbus Day). With Fest-of-Ale beer festivals 5-8 p.m. nightly; Goblins in the Garden for children, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23; Great Pumpkin Carving Contest, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 27. $25 adults, $22 (ages 3-12) weekdays; $3 more on weekends; timed tickets required, nonmembers must buy tickets online in advance. atlantabg.org
TENNESSEE MEDIEVAL FAIRE -- 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, Tenn. King Arthur-style experience set in AD 500 with jousting, human combat chess, medieval games, comedy shows, original crafts, food, Celtic music and other entertainment, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 2, 8-9 and 15-16. $20 ages 13 and up, $10 children 5-12. tmfaire.com
WINE OVER WATER -- Walnut Street Bridge, 1 Walnut St. Preserve Chattanooga's primary fundraiser for historic preservation features 200 wine varieties, food from Chattanooga restaurants and three stages of music on the pedestrian bridge spanning the Tennessee River, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 8. $125 ticket includes souvenir wine glass (must be at least 21, ID required). Optional kickoff event, Best Cellars, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7 at Hunter Museum of American Art; $225 ticket includes Saturday admission. preservechattanooga.com
WOODEN FAMILY HARVEST FESTIVAL -- Oren Wooden's Apple House, 6351 New Harmony Road, Pikeville, Tenn. Crafts, food, pumpkin patch, family activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT Oct. 7-8. 423-447-6376
(READ MORE: Your 2022 Chattanooga area fall festival guide)
FILM
IMAX THEATER -- 201 Chestnut St. Re-release of "Avatar," 3:30 and 7:15 p.m. Oct. 2 (final screening). $15. tnaqua.org
(READ MORE: Q&A with James Cameron on the return of 'Avatar')
HAUNTS
6 FEARS HELL'S BAR DAM -- Hales Bar Marina & Resort, 1265 Hales Bar Road, Guild, Tenn. Opens at 8 p.m. EDT Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 5 (plus Oct. 30-31). Tickets start at $28 online, $35 at the door. 6fearsdam.com
DREAD HOLLOW -- 321 Browns Ferry Road. Ruby Falls' haunted attraction and escape rooms, through Oct. 31 (Thursdays-Sundays). $22. Prices vary for special events: Girls Night Out on Oct. 13, Date Night on Oct. 20. dreadhollow.com
THE HAUNTED BARN -- 5017 McDonald Road, McDonald, Tenn. Open 7 p.m.-midnight through Oct. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays). $23. thehauntedbarnchattanooga.com
THE HAUNTED HILLTOP -- 8235 Highway 58. Haunted house and hayride, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. (or later) through Oct. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays). $20 for one attraction, $25 for both. thehauntedhilltop.com
(READ MORE: Fright Nights ahead as haunted houses rise up around Chattanooga area)
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER -- 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
-- Oct. 3: Chattanooga Super Sessions hosted by Nathan Bell, with guest musicians Craig Pratt, Gordon Inman and Pate Russell. Free; donations accepted.
-- Oct. 5: Jazz in the Lounge with Alan Wyatt Quartet, 7 p.m. $5.
-- Oct. 7: Toth, with Terrestrial Troubadours and mmeadows, 7-11 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 day of show.
THE CAVERNS -- 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. CaveFest with 18 acts, including Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Stringdusters and Yonder Mountain String Band, noon CDT Oct. 8-9. $99-$481 two days with camping. thecaverns.com
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA -- Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. chattanoogasymphony.org
-- Oct. 2: CSO Family Concert, "Peter and the Wolf," with Playful Evolving Monsters, 3 p.m. at the Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. Crafts and instrument petting zoo before the concert. Free.
-- Oct. 7: "Inside the Enigma Variations," with CSO assistant conductor Ismael Sandoval, with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, 5:30 p.m. at ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St. $20-$35.
CREEK LIFE PICKERS HOUSE CONCERT -- Soddy-Daisy (address provided with ticket purchase). Good Morning Bedlam in outdoor show, 4 p.m. Oct. 9. Bring your own seating and refreshments. $25 suggested donation. Email brandybran49@gmail.com
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., season six winner of NBC's "America's Got Talent," performs selections from Great American Songbook and Motown with Landau Little Big Band, 7:30 p.m. CDT Oct. 6. $25. ccplayhouse.com.
GOSPEL FEST -- Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. Features Gerald Crabb and Adam Crabb, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, The Freemans and The Hullenders, 7 p.m. Oct. 8. $20 either night, $25 both. 706-537-1724.
MACDOWELL MUSIC CLUB -- First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. Monthly meetings resume, 11 a.m. Oct. 5. Performers: Ronda Benson Ford (flute), Rebecca St. Goar (mezzo soprano), Bruce Ashton (piano), Jeffrey Roueche (oboe), Bruce Clark (organ).
NOONTUNES -- Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Fall concert series features Rachel McIntyre Smith, noon Oct. 6. Free admission. Streams live on Facebook; recording airs at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 on WUTC-FM 88.1. rivercitycompany.com
PRIDE OF THE SOUTHLAND BAND -- AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. University of Tennessee at Knoxville's marching band stops on way to Louisiana State University, noon Oct. 6. Presented by Chattanooga chapter of UT Alumni Association. Free.
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RABBIT VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL -- Ringgold Municipal Complex, 406 Cotter St., Ringgold, Ga. City's first music festival featuers seven acts over two days, including the Vegabonds, Madisen Ward, Chance McCoy, The Beaches, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 7, 1-10 p.m. Oct. 8. $35 one day, $50 both, $125 VIP. rabbitvalleymusicfestival.com
THE SIGNAL -- 1810 Chestnut St. thesignaltn.com
-- Oct. 2: The Hu's Black Thunder Tour, with Fire From the Gods, 8 p.m. $25-$50.
-- Oct. 7: Corey Smith, with Ben Chapman, 8 p.m. $30-$60.
SONGBIRDS -- 35 Station St. songbirdsfoundation.org
-- Oct. 4: The Songbirds Radio Hour, with co-founder Richard Lloyd discussing the heyday of punk band Television and playing a short set with house band Zowie & the Vanguards, 7 p.m. Free.
-- Oct. 5: Sunny Sweeney, 7 p.m. $20.
-- Oct. 6: An Evening With Ramblin' Jack Elliott, 7 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 day of, $50 first two rows.
-- Oct. 7: Ballroom Thieves, with Georgia Harmer, 7 p.m. $20.
-- Oct. 8: Oweda, Sam Johnston and Lilac Lane, 7 p.m. $12.
OUT & ABOUT
ADVENTURE VAN EXPO -- Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Weekend celebrating the "van life" community with van vendors and overland products, live music, food, beer, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2 (last day). $10. adventurevanexpo.com/chatt
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CHATTANOOGA MARKET -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Weekly market of local produce, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. chattanoogamarket.com
-- Oct. 2: Erlanger Health Fair, with music by Flattop Boxers at 12:30 p.m., In the Company of Wolves/Be the Change at 2 p.m.
-- Oct. 8-9: Chattanooga Oktoberfest.
CHATTANOOGA PRIDE FESTIVAL -- Ross's Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Weeklong celebration by Chattanooga's longest-standing LGBTQ+ organization concludes with festival, 12:30-7 p.m. Oct. 2. Preceded by parade at 11:30 a.m.; followed by after-party, 7-9 p.m. at Mellow Mushroom, 205 Broad St. chattanoogapride.com
THE COMEDY CATCH -- 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
-- Oct. 5: Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. $7.
-- Oct. 7-8: Janet Williams, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $17-$19.
-- Oct. 9: Andy Gross in special engagement, 7 p.m. $20-$25.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH -- ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St. Nuestras Historias/Our Stories in the Arts program, with entertainment, Latin American food, giveaways, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6. Free admission. latinaprochatt.com
SHOOT FOR THE MOON -- Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America selling Chattanooga Bakery's MoonPies as fundraiser. Booths set up various weekends at Food City, Elder's Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply and Sportsman's Warehouse. Option to purchase a case to be sent to military personnel overseas. cherokeeareabsa.com
(READ MORE: Chattanooga-area Boy Scouts trade popcorn for MoonPies in fall fundraiser)
SODDY-DAISY ROD RUN -- Mile Straight Baptist Church, 8448 Springfield Road. Car show and vendor event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 8. 423-544-4421
THEATER
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE -- Athens Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Auditions for "Miracle on 34th Street," 2 p.m. Oct. 2. (Show dates Dec. 2-10.) athensartscouncil.org
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE -- 400 River St. theatrecentre.com
-- Oct. 3-4: Auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," three time slots by age, 5:30-10 p.m. Must register. (Show dates Dec. 9-18.)
-- Through Oct. 16: Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" opens theater's 99th season, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 8, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16. $20-$30.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM -- 399 McCallie Ave. "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations," first in Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-6, 8 p.m. Oct. 7, 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 8, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. $40-$70. tivolichattanooga.com
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE -- Rolling Way at James Boulevard. Celebration of playhouse's 50th anniversary, with barbecue dinner, entertainment and birthday cake, open to all who have taken part as cast, crew, board member or volunteer, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 8. Register: smph.org
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE -- 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Auditions for 'The Gift of the Magi," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
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Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.