This weekend is full of festivals and celebrations, including Chattanooga Market’s Strawberry Festival, the Chattanooga Taco Festival and the annual Running of the Chihuahuas. There will also be Star Wars Day festivities, a rock and mineral show and the annual Armed Forces Parade. Here’s the chronology.
ARTS
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues its exhibition, “ATL Imported: A Showcase of Atlanta Art,” featuring works by artists who live and create in the Atlanta area to showcase the variety of talents within Georgia’s capital city. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment Saturday-Sunday. The exhibition will run through May 31. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will have an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday for its 50th All Member Show. The gallery’s 32 artists will present new works in a variety of artistic mediums during the exhibition. The reception will feature demonstrations by five artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through May 31. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— ArtsBuild will present its inaugural cohort of artists and entrepreneurs at its Periscope CHA Pitch Night and Artist Entrepeneur Showcase, taking place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Rise Chattanooga, 2901 Taylor St. The event will feature six pitches and expo booths from artists presenting their artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors. There will also be live music as well as food and beverages for purchase from Windy City Eatz. The event is free, but tickets should be acquired in advance. Learn more at eventbrite.com.