Things to do in Chattanooga this week include Nightfall, Riverfront Nights, Jurassic Quest

Ones to watch

The Grand Ole Opry will get a jumpstart on Nashville’s CMA Fest (June 6-10) with a week of star-studded shows that include Opry members with ties to the Chattanooga area. The schedule opens June 4 with Lauren Alaina of Rossville among the night’s performers. June 7 features Cleveland native Mark Wills. The matinee show on June 8 includes Radney Foster, who was in the Class of ’82 at the University of the South in Sewanee. See the full lineups for the week and find ticket information at opry.com.

CALENDAR

ARTS

THE ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “Ambispection: The Art of Donald Keefe,” through May 19. “The Hardin Valley Project,” photos by Emily Greenquist, and “Exposure,” group photography show, through June 7. athensartscouncil.org

AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts presents members exhibit, “Drawings,” and Scenic City Clay Arts’ Military Family Nights exhibit, through June 14. avarts.org

CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. “Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War,” Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts recovered from archaeological field school in 1975, 30+ years after the death of the former slave who lived within the park and worked for the U.S. War Department from 1894 to 1922. nps.gov/chch

CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. “Boldly Taking Up Space: Southeast Scope,” featuring art by women and nonbinary artists, through June 1. clearstoryarts.com

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. “ATL Imported: A Showcase of Atlanta Art” in Gallery Five20 and “Fanciful Flowers & Foliage” by Tammy Evans Gossett in Gallery One11, both through May 31. creativeartsguild.org

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. “The Root of It All” community show, through June 2. Paintings by Diane Lee, through June 30. franklincoarts.org

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga summer show, through Aug. 2. chattanoogaphoto.org

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. “Art Deco Glass From the David Huchthausen Collection” exhibition opening, with music by Ben Friberg Trio, 6-7:30 p.m. May 23. huntermuseum.org

ICA @ UTC — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St. Institute of Contemporary Art exhibition: “The Moon Is Rusting and We Don’t Know Why,” featuring Feinstein scholarship recipients Ali Brooks (painting, drawing) and Magan Marks (graphic design), through June 1. icachatt.org

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “The 50th All-Member Show,” marking gallery’s 50th year, through May 31. intowngallery.com

JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. “Mishpachah-Family” exhibit by 44 artists from Israel, the U.S. and Canada, including 12 from Chattanooga. 423-493-0270

LOCALS AT SEWANEE — 49 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Spring show featuring Kellen Mayfield and new works by 10 other artists, through July 27. localsatsewanee.com

MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Exhibition celebrating Cleveland Boy Scout Troop 10’s 100th anniversary, through June 29. museumcenter.org

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by John Whipple (mixed media) and Brad Schwieger (pottery), through May 31. river-gallery.com

STOVEWORKS GALLERY — 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org

› Through May 31: “You Are Jules,” by Jules Jackson.

› Through June 15: “Someone Thinking of You” by Emily Clayton.

› Through June 22: “Hand to Mouth,” group exhibition.

TENNESSEE AQUARIUM — 1 Broad St. Two dozen images of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark, including species photographed on-site, through December. Included with regular admission: $30-$40. tnaqua.org/tickets

COMEDY

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

— May 19: “The Unrehearsed, Untold, Untrue Story of …” written and produced by Seed Theatre and performed by Improv Chattanooga, 2 and 5 p.m. $15.

— May 25: Improv Chattanooga “Yes, And ….” show, 8 p.m. $10-$15.

— May 26: Stand-up by Chris Thomas, “The Mayor,” 7 p.m. $28.

CATOOSA COUNTY COLONNADE — 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Killer Beaz, 7 p.m. May 25. $48-$62. catoosacolonnade.com

THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. Billy Wayne Davis, special engagement, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. May 24-25, $22-$29; 7 p.m. May 26, $18-$24. thecomedycatch.com

WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. Chris D’Elia, 8 p.m. May 25. $48-$153. tivolichattanooga.com

FILM

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. “Cultural Cross Ties: Sister Cities in Conversation” screening featuring Hamm, Germany, 6 p.m. May 24. Free; donations welcome. barkinglegs.org

CHATTANOOGA TRAIL RUNNING FILM FESTIVAL — Rock/Creek Riverside, 1530 Riverside Drive. Celebration of running in eight short films from around the world, 6 p.m. May 26. $20. Proceeds support Chattanooga’s outdoor experiences. trailfilmfest.com

(READ MORE: Chattanooga-based Rock/Creek sold to Camping World subsidiary Uncle Dan’s)

MUSIC

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

— May 22: Wednesday Jazz with Nathan Warner Quartet, 7:30 p.m. $10.

— May 23: Sherry Cothran & 30 Grit album release, with Ms. Lol, to benefit Beloved Woman nonprofit, 7 p.m. $15.

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BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com

— May 21: The Club Sandwiches, 6 p.m. Free.

— May 23: “A Reason To Celebrate,” local musician spotlight, album release party and celebration of host Carl Pemberton’s 34th birthday, with The KillaKeyz Band, quintet and choir, 8 p.m. $35.

— May 24: Kings of Queen, with Drew Sterchi and Blues Tribe, 8 p.m. $22-$25.

— May 25: Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights: A Night of ’90s Country, 9 p.m. $20-$25.

— May 26: Princess Goes, 8 p.m. $30-$33.

CATOOSA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONCERT — Northwest Georgia Amphitheatre, 220 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Catoosa County Parks and Recreation end-of-season celebration with music by DownRiver Collective, food trucks, inflatables, player awards, 5:45-7:45 p.m. May 24. facebook.com/catoosarec

THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Cave Jam festival, featuring The String Cheese Incident and 20 other bands, 2 p.m. May 24, 1 p.m. May 25-26 (all times Central). $49 single day, $149-three-day general admission; camping extra. thecaverns.com

GEM THEATRE — 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Gene Watson, 7 p.m. May 25. $48-$54. calhoungemtheatre.org

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. Brit Floyd: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of “The Division Bell,” 7:30 p.m. May 22. $47-$108. tivolichattanooga.com

NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Summer concert series kicks off with Erica Falls & Vintage Soul headlining and Jessica Nicole Brown opening, 7 p.m. May 24, rain or shine. Art market starts at 6 p.m.; food trucks begin selling at 6:30 p.m. nightfallchattanooga.com

RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Kickoff of free summer concert series with A1A: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet headlining and Ogya World Music Band opening, 6-10 p.m. May 25. Free admission. riverfrontnights.com

SCENIC CITY CHORALE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Spring concert by nonprofit regional community chorus, “I Hear America Singing,” with Walt Whitman-inspired title song by local composer Ethan McGrath who will accompany on piano, plus religious heritage selections, African American spirituals and patriotic songs, 3-4:30 p.m. May 19. Featuring soloists Vincent Hale and Margaret Abernathy. Free admission. Email: sceniccity chorale123@gmail.com

THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. Isaiah Rashad: Cilvia Demo 10-Year Anniversary Tour, with Ray Vaughn and Samara Cyn, 8 p.m. May 25. $58-$153. thesignaltn.com

SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. Jazz Futures performance and listening room, 8 p.m. May 23. Free. songbirdsfoundation.org

SONGWRITERS SERIES AT MCLEMORE — 32 Clubhouse Lane, Rising Fawn, Ga. Fourth season of monthly shows begins with encore kickoff performance by roots singer Patrick Davis, 7:30 p.m. May 23, rain or shine. $55. Plated dinners available for extra $30, or make reservations at The Creag or Croft restaurants on-site. themclemore.com

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Mark Thornton and the Sidekicks, 7 p.m. May 25. $20. tennesseevalleytheatre.com

OUT & ABOUT

1890S DAY JAMBOREE — Downtown Ringgold, Ga. Street festival features food, arts and crafts vendors, live music on multiple stages parade, car show, fireworks, 6-10 p.m. May 24, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. May 25. Free admission. 1890sday.com

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Yard sale of BLT treasures to support programming, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 25 (postponed from May 18). barkinglegs.org

BOOK LAUNCH — WanderLinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St. Music, poetry and readings with discussion of “The Wisdom of Jesus: A Close Look at the Sermon on the Mount,” by Mark J. Anderson, 3-5 p.m. May 19. Books for sale at event or via Amazon. chatttownpress.net

CHATTANOOGA AREA LEADERSHIP PRAYER BREAKFAST — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Chris Simpson, retired Secret Service agent who now heads CBMC International ministry, is guest speaker for 45th annual event, 7-8:30 a.m. May 21. $30. chattanoogaprayerbreakfast.com

(READ MORE: Ex-Secret Service agent Chris Simpson speaking at Chattanooga Prayer Breakfast)

CHATTANOOGA BEER FEST — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Craft beer from 30 breweries from across the U.S., plus food trucks and music by FlashDrive, noon-3 p.m. May 25. $48-$48 includes souvenir tasting glass; $20 designated driver. chattanoogabeerfest.com

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com

› May 19: Sunday Funday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music by Folk Around, 12:30-3 p.m.

› May 26: Chattanooga Street Food Festival, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Music by The Briars at 12:30 p.m., Amber Fults at 2 p.m.

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CHATTANOOGA PIZZA WEEK — Participating restaurants offer $10 pizzas and $5 lunch specials, through May 19. facebook.com/chattanoogapizzaweek

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CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Local artists, crafters and food artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com

CHATTANOOGA ZOO — 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. World Turtle Day, one in a series of SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) and Conversation Awareness Days, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 25. Activities included in regular admission: $10-$15 online ($3 more at gate). chattzoo.org

CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park events. nps.gov/chch

— May 25: “I Want To See if I Can Find My Teeth: How Battlefield Injuries Changed Soldiers,” ranger-led tour, 11 a.m. from Chickamauga Battlefield Visitors Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, with car caravan to battlefield site.

— May 27: Torch light tours of the Civil War portion of Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave., 8:45 p.m. Starts at old cemetery entrance arch in the southwest section and involves about a mile of walking on rolling, grass-covered grounds. Flashlights welcome. Free.

FAIRY & FOLK FESTIVAL — Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. Chattanooga Audubon Society celebration of nature and folklore, with music, storytelling, dance, hands-on crafts and activities inspired by fairy tales, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 24-26. Costumes welcome. $7-$15 one day, $10-$25 weekend passes. chattanoogaaudubon.org

GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS — GreenSpaces, 63 E. Main St. “Native Plants, So What? Why Native Plants Matter,” first in a series of six monthly introductory programs by Tennessee Valley Wild Ones, 6-8 p.m. May 20. Free. tnvalleywildones.org

GORDON-LEE MANSION TOURS — 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Friends organization opens mansion for self-guided tours during Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Chickamauga Turn excursions, noon-2 p.m. May 19 and 25. $1-$5. Email: friendsglm@comcast.net

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA — Lake Hills Church of Christ, 4519 Oak Hill Road. Kris Davis speaks to Chattanooga Chapter on “Get To Know More About the Partnership for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Services,” 2-3:30 p.m. May 19. Free. facebook.com/hearingchattanooga

HISTORY FOR LUNCH — McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave. Program by former Secret Service agent Will Bolton, noon May 23 (rescheduled from Jan. 20). Free but register. livingheritagemuseum.org

JURASSIC QUEST — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Traveling dinosaur experience, with true-to-life exhibits, interactive displays, dinosaur rides, inflatables, fossil digs and other activities, 1-8 p.m. May 24, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. May 25-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27. $22-$36. jurassicquest.com

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LAKE WINNEPESAUKAH — 1730 Lakeview Drive, Rossville. Amusement park, now open Thursday-Sunday, opens SoakYa water park May 25 and expands schedule to Mondays on May 27. $32 through May 24, $43 starting May 25. lakewinnie.com

MARKETPLACE LUNCHEON — The Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St. Monthly luncheon by Scenic City Women’s Network features Lorie Dewey, director of women’s discipleship at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, noon May 23. $30. Reserve by May 21. scwn.org

METROTHAM CON — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Multifandom convention featuring celebrity guests Lou Ferrigno, Emilie De Raven, James Marsters, Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes and other actors and voice actors, plus artists, authors, vendors, cosplay, gaming, live entertainment, children’s events, through May 19. $16-$26 single day (free for ages 12 and younger); extra cost for some celebrity photo-ops. metrothamcon.com

THE PEACH TRUCK — Nashville-based company makes first deliveries of peaches fresh from Georgia farms to advance-order customers at multiple sites in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia (more dates throughout summer). $38 for 12-pound box. Full schedule: thepeachtruck.com

— May 24: Stops in Ooltewah and Cleveland, Tenn., and Dalton, Ga.

— May 25: East Ridge, Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold, Ga.

— May 26: Chattanooga and Hixson.

PIZZA & PIES — McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek. Arts, crafts and farmers market, pie-eating contest, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 25. Free admission. shopthemarketat.com

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SPRING GREENHOUSE — Lookout Mountain Conservancy, Rockmont Park, 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Volunteers needed to help grow seedlings, plant garden beds and other projects, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. lookoutmountain conservancy.org

THRILLVILLE FAIR — Camp Jordan Park, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Thirty rides, plus carnival games, Sea Lion Splash, All-American Petting Zoo, pig races, Dominguez Circus, through May 19. $10 admission, $30-$35 rides; free for children no taller than 36 inches and seniors 65 and older; discounts in advance and nightly promotions. thethrillville.com/eastridge

ZINE FEST 7 — Chattanooga Public Library (fourth floor), 1001 Broad St. Features independent zine and book makers, artists, creators, experienced and novice self-publishers, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25. Email: ChattanoogaZineFest@chattanooga.gov

SPORTS

CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Chattanooga’s Double-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds vs. Mississippi Braves, 7:15 p.m. May 21-25, 2:15 p.m. May 26. Promotions: Tuesday, buy-one, get-one tickets with Food City ValuCard; Wednesday, Golf Night and Chick-fil-A giveaway via app; Thirsty Thursday drink specials; Friday, Star Wars Night, Strike Out Stroke Night and fireworks; Saturday, Military Appreciation Night (free tickets to active and veteran military and their families); Sunday, Malmo Oat Milkers Day, Food Drive Sunday (trade donations to Chattanooga Area Food Bank for tickets) and Catch on the Field; Kids Run the Bases after every game. $8 and up (discounts for children and seniors). lookouts.com

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CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. chattanoogafc.com

— May 24: CFC Women in season opener vs. Nashville Rhythm, 7 p.m. $12 and up.

— May 25: CFC Men vs. Atlanta United 2, 7 p.m. $20 and up.

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CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES — CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way. USL League One men’s soccer team vs. Lexington Sporting Club, 7:30 p.m. May 25. Promotions: Fireworks and salute to service members. $17 and up. chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com

IRONMAN 70.3 — Downtown Chattanooga and Chickamauga, Ga. Endurance race May 19 includes 1.4-mile swim in Tennessee River near Ross’s Landing, 56-mile bike ride into downtown Chickamauga, Ga., and 13.1-mile run through downtown Chattanooga. Race registration is closed. ironman.com/im703-chattanooga

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THEATER

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Auditions for “Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” with roles for ages 8 through adult, 6 p.m. May 20-21 (show dates Aug. 1-11). athensartscouncil.org

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. “Finding Nemo Jr.,” 2:30 p.m. May 19 (final show). $15-$18. theatrecentre.com

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplay house.com

— Through June 4: “Dial M for Murder.” $19-$35.

— May 24-Aug. 1: “Steel Magnolias.” $19-$35.

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, 6 p.m. May 23. $26-$117. Photo experiences extra. tivolichattanooga.com

SENIORS GOT TALENT — Online auditions for Morning Pointe Foundation’s fifth annual showcase of singers, musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and other talents, for seniors 60 and older, through June 28. In-person auditions: June 18-27. Show, with chance to win $1,000 grand prize, is July 29. morningpointe.com

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Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.