It's that time of year again when love is on the brain, and there's plenty of Valentine's-themed things to do this weekend, including markets, Ruby Falls tours and more. For film lovers, there will be several movie screenings, including a reprisal of the 2021 science fiction film "Dune" at the Tennessee Aquarium's IMAX theater. For history enthusiasts and those who love them, Super Museum Sunday is taking place, offering free admission to various historic sites throughout Georgia. Here's this weekend's chronology.
ARTS
— Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road, continues its exhibition, "Vessel," featuring the works of 25 local and national artists. The exhibition showcases a variety of vessels, including ships, buildings, vases, the human body and more. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Learn more at jewishchattanooga.com.
— North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, continues its exhibition, "Fine Art of the West," featuring the works of artist David Fishman that depict "the energy and emotion of the timeless American West." Civic center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through April 1. Learn more by contacting the civic center at 423-870-8924.
— Institute of Contemporary Art, 752 Vine St., continues its exhibition, "The Dutch House," featuring works by artist Becky Suss inspired by Pulitzer Prize finalist Ann Patchett's 2019 novel of the same name. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through March 16. Learn more at icachatt.org.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues its exhibition, "Origins, Destinations and Points in Between," featuring 50 works by leading Black artists, spanning the past 100 years from the Harlem renaissance to the present. Works include paintings, sculptures, photography, watercolors and more. 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 Feb. 23. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, "Outside/Inside: Paintings, Drawings and Multimedia Works." The exhibition features the works of artists Tom Farnam and Judith Mogul. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Learn more at avarts.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will host an opening reception for its exhibition, "We (Heart) New Artists," held in collaboration with the Hart Gallery, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. The exhibition features three emerging artists from Hart Gallery: Anna Mansour, Erica Birch and Sara Coolidge. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Feb. 29. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga will host an opening reception for its spring show from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members will have their work displayed, and prints will be available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibition will run through May 3. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd., will host a community day to celebrate the opening of its art contest exhibition from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday with free admission. The exhibition features works created by local students for the Bessie Smith Art Contest, depicting African American culture in one of three artists' styles: Kara Walker, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jacob Lawrence. Regular operating hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. The exhibition will run through the end of March. Learn more at bessiesmithcc.org.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., will host a closing open house for its Fiber Arts Showcase from 2-6 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition features works by more than 25 local artists created using fabric, yarn, wool and other textile formats. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
MUSIC
— Chattanooga Symphony and Opera will have three concerts this week. There will be The Orchestra Sings: Young People's Concert at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. There will be an all-accessible version of The Orchestra Sings for patrons with disabilities or sensory sensitivities at noon Thursday at Memorial Auditorium. The Chattanooga Youth Symphony will present its winter concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. Tickets for each performance cost $10 for adults. Learn more at chattanoogasymphony.org.
— MacDowell Music Club will have a meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. The meeting will feature performances by baritone Robby Raney, pianist Bruce Ashton, saxophonist Scotty Jones and pianist Margaret Ann Randolph. Guests are welcome. Learn more on the club's Facebook page.
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have several shows this weekend. At 8 p.m. Friday, The Hip Abduction with Of Good Nature will perform; tickets cost $17 in advance or $20 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Saturday, Neon Rainbow will perform Boot Scootin' Boogie Nights, a '90s country music experience; tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. At 7 p.m. Monday, Hits 96 will present a Galentine's Day show featuring Knox and special guest Lilac Line; admission is free. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— Black Jacket Symphony will have a concert at 8 p.m. Friday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. The group will perform Journey's album, "Escape," from start to finish. Tickets cost $51-$72. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Southern Adventist University's School of Music will host the Honors Choral Festival Concert at 4 p.m. Saturday at Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, 4829 College Drive E., Collegedale. The concert will feature about 150 vocal students representing 10 academies from across the region. The concert is free, open to the public and will be livestreamed. Learn more at southern.edu/musicevents.
— Dwight Yoakam with The Sedonas will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $75-$299. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., will host the Emo Night Tour at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $28-$49. Learn more at thesignaltn.com.
— Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $33-$49. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Chattanooga Music Club will host a chamber concert of classical guitar music at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. The concert will feature members of local music performer and teacher Michael McCallie's studio. This concert is free and open to the public. Learn more at chattanoogamusicclub.org.
— Simmons-O'Neal Memorial Concert, presented by the Chattanooga Boys Choir and Chattanooga Choral Society, will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday at Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. The concert honors the legacies of local music educators Edmonia Simmons and Everett O'Neal. While admission is free, donations will be accepted to support the scholarship funds of the choral groups. Learn more at chattanoogaboyschoir.org or on the choral society's Facebook page.
OUT & ABOUT
— Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd., will host a sneak peek screening of the PBS documentary series, "Gospel," at 6 p.m. Thursday. The series explores Black spirituality in sermon and song, and the cultural and musical influence of gospel music. The screening will be followed by a community discussion. Admission is free, but registration is required. Learn more at bessiesmithcc.org.
— The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108, will host a Black Art Lounge at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free event will provide attendees with a space to immerse themselves in a creative atmosphere and take part in a variety of creative activities inspired by renowned Black artists, including Kehinde Wiley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, James Baldwin and more. Learn more at thechattery.org.
— Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, continues its Romance at Ruby experience at several times Thursday-Feb. 15. During the experience, couples will take a lantern tour, learn about local legendary romances, including that of Ruby Falls' founder and his wife, and receive a professional keepsake photo and gift. Cost is $95 per couple; reservation is required. Learn more at rubyfalls.com.
— Chattanooga RV Show will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. The event will feature a variety of recreational vehicle dealers and related vendors. Attendees will be able to have their photo taken with Spider-Man on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $12 (cash only); youth 16 and under get in free. Learn more at rvsupershows.com.
— Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., will have reprisal screenings of the 2021 science fiction film "Dune" at 6:15 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 6:15 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday, ahead of the highly anticipated sequel, "Dune: Part Two." The theater will host an early premiere of the sequel at 7 p.m. Feb. 25, four days before it begins wider distribution. General admission tickets cost $15. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.
— "How to Sue the Klan" will have a premiere screening at 7 p.m. Friday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. The documentary focuses on five Black women from Chattanooga who won a landmark 1982 civil trial against the Ku Klux Klan. A panel discussion will follow the screening. Tickets are sold out, but a wait list is available. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Austin Hatcher Foundation will host its fourth annual Bubbles of Fun Run at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. The run will feature 5K and 10K races as well as a 1-mile fun run. A virtual run option is available for those who are unable to race in person. Registration costs $25-$45. All proceeds from the run benefit the services provided by the foundation. Learn more at hatcherfoundation.org/run.
— Sweetheart Market, hosted by Shop the Market at LLC, will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale. The Valentine-themed art and farmers market will feature a variety of artisans, products and live music. Learn more on the market's Facebook page.
— Valentine's Market, hosted by Touch the Sky Events, will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland. Shop for the perfect Valentine's gift from more than 100 vendors and enjoy food, inflatable and animal encounters. Admission and parking are free. Learn more at touchtheskyevents.com.
— Postponed to Feb. 17: Love on the Diamond, hosted by Sunny 92.3, Classic Country Q 97.3/99.3 and local partners, will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. The mass vow renewal for couples young and old will include an officiant, DJ, photographer/videographer and more. Couples will receive a wedding cake and flowers from Food City and will be entered to win a variety of prizes. Learn more at sunny923.com or wuuqradio.com.
— Dread Hollow, 321 Browns Ferry Road, will have Behind the Screams tours and Twisted Escape Room experiences from 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday (timed entry). For the tours, attendees will follow the creators of Dread Hollow to see the sets and learn about the inner workings of the haunted attraction. There are three different escape room experiences to choose from: "Alan Wayne: 'The Imitation Killer,'" "Eugene Todd" and "Meat the Grimsbys." Tickets for the tours cost $25 per person; tickets for the escape rooms cost $15 per person. Learn more at dreadhollow.com.
— Super Museum Sunday, part of the annual Georgia History Festival, will offer attendees free admission from noon-4 p.m. Sunday at various historic sites throughout Georgia, including New Echota in Gordon County; the Chief Vann House, Chatsworth Depot, Wright Hotel and Spring Place Methodist Church in Murray County; and the Blunt, Hamilton and Huff houses in Whitfield County. For more information, including a complete list of participating sites, visit georgiahistoryfestival.org.
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host Monday Movie Night at 8 p.m. Monday. The event is held every second and fourth Monday of the month with screenings curated by Gordon Inman and friends. Tickets cost $10 at the door. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— Galentine's Day Disco, hosted by Collegedale Parks and Recreation, will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Founders Hall, 4750 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best disco outfit as they take a spin around a pop-up skating rink, sing karaoke, make crafts, play games and more. Pre-registration is required to attend, and space is limited. Entrance fee is $5 per person, and certain activities may have additional charges. Learn more and register at collegedaleparksandrec.com.
— The Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St., Suite 120, will host a special Valentine's experience inspired by the classic film, "Casablanca," at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The evening will include a complimentary cocktail and rose to welcome attendees, live jazz music, a silent showing of the film to be projected throughout the evening for visual effect and a Moroccan-inspired three-course dinner. Cost is $45. Learn more at granfalloonchattanooga.com.
THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will present its production of playwright August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The play is appropriate for mature audiences. The production will run through Feb. 18. Tickets cost $22-$27. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
— Oak Street Playhouse, 408 Oak St., will conclude its production of "Always ... Patsy Cline" with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $17-$22. Learn more at onthestage.com.
— Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga will present Short Attention Span Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, Hixson. The production will run through Feb. 17. Tickets cost $18. Learn more at ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com.
— Signal Mountain Playhouse will present its production of "Hallelujah Girls" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. Tickets cost $15 (cash or check only) and will go on sale at 6:45 p.m. before the show. There will be complimentary dessert and coffee service at the same time tickets go on sale. The production will run through Feb. 24. Learn more at smph.org.
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