There's plenty of opportunities to celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month this weekend with mountain bike rides, live performances and more. The Chattanooga River Market is opening for spring break weekends, and the Chattanooga Public Library Foundation is hosting its quarterly book sale with prices starting at $1. Here's this weekend's chronology.
ARTS
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its spring show 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.
— 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.
— Townsend Atelier, 301 E. 11th St., continues its exhibition, "Resonance," featuring new paintings on aluminum, paper, panel and canvas by Ukrainian-born, Chattanooga-based artist Elena Burykina. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment Monday-Friday. The exhibition will run through March 30. Learn more at townsendatelier.com.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues its Student Arts Expo, in honor of Arts in Education Month, with works by public, private and home school students in Dalton and Whitfield and Murray counties. 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 March 31. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, "Nature's Generosity: Wilderness Photography Foundation," featuring the works of 46 nature photographers that showcase the beauty and diversity of plant and animal life. 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 April 17. Learn more at avarts.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will host an opening reception for its exhibition, "Enchanted Treescapes," from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. The exhibition features the photographic works of Anh Bao Tran-Le and celebrates the beauty and majestic presence of trees. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through March 31. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— Institute of Contemporary Art will host an artist talk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Benwood Auditorium of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Engineering, Math and Computer Science building, 735 Vine St. Artist Adam Parker Smith will discuss his "Sarcophagi" series, displayed on Vine Street across from the University Center; the works will be on display through May 17. The gallery, 752 Vine St., also 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.
— Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain, will host an opening reception for its exhibition, showcasing works by members of the Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, from 5-7 p.m. Friday. Works in the exhibition encompass a variety of mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, multimedia, textiles and jewelry. Center hours are 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibition will run through March. Learn more at signalmacc.org.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., will host the exhibition, "Empower 40 and Beyond," by Emerald Dove Photography, from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Honoring International Women's Day, the exhibit will feature a portrait showcase, networking opportunities and more. Tickets cost $70. A portion of proceeds will benefit Chattanooga Room in the Inn, which supports women and children experiencing homelessness. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
DANCE
— Thistle Highlanders, a Scottish Highland dancing troupe from Athens, Tennessee, will perform a spring showcase at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $4 for children 4-12, and children under 4 get in free. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FILM
— Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., continues screening "Dune: Part Two" with showtimes at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 3:45 and 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 6:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The sequel to the 2021 sci-fi film "Dune" continues the journey of Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, as he works with Chani, portrayed by Zendaya, and the Fremen of the desert planet Arrakis to fight against the empire that destroyed the House of Atreides. General admission tickets cost $15. The film will screen through March 21. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host Monday Movie Night with a double feature at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The first film to be screened is "Landings," directed by Rob Winslow, looking back on the making and remaking of Chattanooga; $15 suggested donation. The second film to be screened is to be announced; $10 for tickets at the door. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
MUSIC
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have multiple shows through the weekend. At 8 p.m. Thursday, Jeff Sipe Trio will perform; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Friday, Peachtree Entertainment will present The Castellows; tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Saturday, Neon Moon, a '90s country tribute band, with Amber Carrington Band will perform; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— The Woodshop Listening Room, 5500 St. Elmo Ave., will have two shows this weekend. At 8 p.m. Friday, Fust and Jaron Utt will perform; tickets cost $10. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Nicholas Edward Williams and Friends and Camptown will perform; tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 the day of show. Learn more at thewoodshoplisteningroom.com.
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host Songwriters Night at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The night will be a listening room with performances by In the Company of Wolves, Bryce Cronan, Ben Stephens and Josh Wheeler. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 the day of show. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
OUT & ABOUT
— Breakfast at the Beth will be at 7 a.m. Thursday at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, 419 McCallie Ave. The Bethlehem Center's breakfast event will honor Herbert Book McCray, director of the center's Boys to Men program. Learn more at thebeth.org/events.
— American Diversity Report and G100 Women Leaders will sponsor a "Women GroundBreakers Storytelling" panel at 5 p.m. Thursday at Local Coffee of East Ridge, 4104 Ringgold Road. Celebrating Women's History Month, the panel of women groundbreakers will share their expertise and experience. Attendees can participate in person or virtually. The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more at tinyurl.com/ADRG100.
— Soddy Daisy High School, 618 Sequoyah Access Road, Soddy-Daisy, will host an induction ceremony for its Alumni Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. Thursday. Inducted alumni are recognized by their significant contributions to the school, the community, nation and/or world. This year's inductees are Tom Levi, class of 1953; Jason Blair, class of 2000; Josh Cox, class of 2005; and Whitney Ward Dillon, class of 2008. For more information, contact hall of fame committee Chair Wendy Sigette at sigette_wendy@hcde.org.
— Rhyme n Chatt and Culture Chatt will host a "Celebration through the Arts" at 7 p.m. Friday at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. Held in honor of International Women's Day, the event will celebrate women through the mediums of poetry, music and art. There will be food, live music, live painting and spoken word performances. General admission costs $40. A portion of proceeds will benefit local nonprofit, Love's Arm, which provides love, advocacy and support for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
— Velo Vixens, a women's multisport club, will have a group mountain bike ride and hike at 9 a.m. Saturday at Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain. Attendees should bring their own bike, helmet, water and snacks. Cost is a pay-what-you-can donation, benefiting the land trust's conservation efforts. Space is limited. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
— Chattanooga Audubon Society will host an introductory brickmaking class with a ranger from Booker T. Washington State Park at 10 a.m. Saturday at Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. Participants will learn the history of brickmaking, how to make bricks and make their own bricks. Cost is $10 for members or $15 for nonmembers. Learn more at chattanoogaaudubon.org.
— Mystical March Market, hosted by Shop the Market at, will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale. This St. Patrick's Day-themed market will feature a variety of arts and crafts vendors, a farmers market, Irish and Celtic music, green beer and more. Learn more on Shop the Market at's Facebook page.
— Chattanooga River Market will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St. The market features a variety of vendors, selling handmade art, crafts, food and more. The river market will be open for spring break weekends on March 16-17 and March 23-24 and will then be open Saturdays only through October. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
— Chattanooga Public Library Foundation will present its quarterly book sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the downtown library branch, 1001 Broad St. All genres will be featured, and prices start at $1; proceeds benefit the library. The sale will run through March 16. Learn more at chattplf.org.
— Craft Axe Throwing, 619 Camp Jordan Parkway, will host an adoption and fundraising event, benefiting the East Ridge Animal Shelter, from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. During the event, guests who donate canned cat or dog food will receive 10% off their one-hour throwing session. Cost is $2-$20. For more information, contact Craft Axe Throwing at 423-216-4334 or eastridge@craftaxethrowing.com.
— Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a 45-minute, ranger-led presentation about Nadine Lvova Turchin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe. Nadine, wife of U.S. Brig. Gen. John Basil Turchin, traveled with her husband during the war and managed to make her presence known on the battlefield. Learn more at nps.gov/chch.
THEATER
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host an all-Black female production of "The Vagina Monologues" with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The show is recommended for mature audiences (18 and older). General admission costs $20. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
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