This weekend will see celebrations for Juneteenth and Father’s Day, and an ice cream-focused event at the Chattanooga Zoo and more. Here’s the chronology.
ARTS
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its spring show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members have their works on display and available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibition will run through July 18. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St., continues two exhibitions. In partnership with Overlooked Materials, there is “Glass From the Past,” showcasing the early 20th century, when Chattanooga was a giant in the glass manufacturing and bottling industries. The exhibition will run through June 21. In partnership with the Hart Gallery, there is “Fun on the Spectrum,” featuring selected works from the gallery’s artists. The exhibition will run through Aug. 30. Library hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Learn more at chattlibrary.org.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues two exhibitions. In Gallery Five20, there is “Turn and Face the Strange,” an Asheville artist group show. In Gallery One11, there is “Gingerly Press,” featuring works by Lindsay Schmittle. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment Saturday-Sunday. The exhibitions will run through July 25. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues “Threads,” featuring works by mixed-media artist David D’Alessandris. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through June 30. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 Holtzclaw Ave., continues “We Were Always Here,” an LGBTQ+ art show presented by the Chattanooga Queer Empowerment Collective. Gallery hours are by appointment Tuesday-Friday. The exhibition will run through June 28. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
— Liquidambar Art Gallery at Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, is open to showcase ceramics, glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes and paintings by local artists. All items are available for purchase. Visitors can also walk the forest nature trails while at the gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. CST on weekends, and other times are by appointment. Call 404-698-5444. Learn more at svionline.org or liquidambarsvi.wordpress.com.
— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, will host a Vision and Verse session at 6 p.m. Thursday. Local artists will present spoken word and music performances in connection to the museum’s current exhibition, “Walk this Way.” Learn more at huntermuseum.org.
— The Floor is Yours returns at 7 p.m. Thursday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. This month’s theme is “Till Death Do We Art,” featuring performances inspired by visual art. Performers get in free, while spectators pay $10. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., will host an opening reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday for two exhibitions. In the main gallery, there is “The Color Yellow,” a thematic show featuring works by association members. In the Landis gallery, there is 4 Bridges Art Festival 25th anniversary poster art. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibitions will run through July 18. Learn more at avarts.org.
FILM
— Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., will screen “How to Train Your Dragon” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. Thursday, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m. Friday and 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The film is rated PG. General admission tickets cost $15. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.
JUNETEENTH
— Unity Freedom Run and Walk will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hubert Fry Center at the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. There will be 5K, 10K and half marathon races as well as a 1-mile walk. The event celebrates Juneteenth and honors Opal Lee, who worked to make the day a federal holiday. Registration costs $55-$87. Learn more at raceroster.com.
— Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival will be in two parts Saturday. From 9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga Ballet annex, 607 N. Market St., there will be master classes in contemporary, jazz and hip-hop dance. At 7 p.m. at the UTC University Center, 715 Mocs Alumni Drive, there will be an ensemble performance, featuring a variety of performers. The festival celebrates the legacy of dance, cultural identity and activism of dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham. Tickets cost $20-$65. Learn more at bit.ly/JubaDance2025.
— Juneteenth parade, hosted by the Dalton-Whitfield NAACP, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the lineup beginning at 9:15 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 311 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton. The parade will proceed down Waugh Street, turn onto Pentz Street then Crawford Street, ending at Burr Performing Arts Park, 101 S. Hamilton St., Dalton. Learn more at dwjuneteenth4.wordpress.com.
— Juneteenth celebration, hosted by the Alton Park Development Corp. and its partners, will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside, 701 Hooker Road. The second annual event will feature food trucks, live entertainment, a fish fry and community vendors. Learn more at apdc98.org.
— Southside Juneteenth Jubilee will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Bethlehem Center, 200 W. 38th St. The jubilee will feature local vendors, live music and food. Local elected officials will serve as guest speakers. Learn more at thebeth.org/juneteenthjubilee.
— “Engaged and Empowered: From the Ballot to the Block,” a voter awareness initiative hosted by the Unity Group of Chattanooga in conjunction with the Southside Juneteenth Jubilee, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bethlehem Center, 200 W. 38th St. Learn more at facebook.com/unitygroupofchattanooga.
— Juneteenth Gala, hosted by the Dalton-Whitfield NAACP, will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway. There will be a cash bar, dinner and a program with U.S. Northern District of Georgia Judge Steve C. Jones as featured speaker. African attire is encouraged, and black tie dress is optional. Individual tickets cost $40. Learn more at dwjuneteenth4.wordpress.com.
MUSIC
— Insane Clown Posse will perform at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave. Tickets cost $45-$79.50. Learn more at thesignaltn.com.
— Songbirds, 206 W. Main St., will have two shows this weekend. At 6 p.m. Thursday, there will be an open mic night, with 10 spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Twen, with Mold!, will perform. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $23 the day of show. Learn more at songbirdsfoundation.org.
— Nightfall, a free weekly summer concert series, continues at 6 p.m. Friday at Miller Park, 928 Market St. The art market, food trucks and beverage ticket sales will begin at 6 p.m. This week’s opener is Dollars Family, and the headliner is Bon Bon Vivant. Learn more at nightfallchattanooga.com.
— The One Hit Wonders will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $13 in advance or $18 at the door. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have two shows this weekend. At 9 p.m. Friday, Rubiks Groove, an ’80s, ’90s and ’00s party band, will perform. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Saturday, Milele Roots will perform. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— Riverfront Nights, a free summer concert series, opens for the season from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Call Me Spinster will be the opener, and Paul Thorn Band will be the headliner. There will be a variety of food and drink vendors. Learn more at riverfrontnights.com.
— Vince Gill will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $76.50-$171. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Demola will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $43.50-$54. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
OUT & ABOUT
— Nooga Splash, a floating obstacle course, is open for the season from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays at Chester Frost Park, 2389 Gold Point Circle, Hixson. Tickets cost $14-40. The attraction will be open through Sept. 1. Learn more at noogasplash.com.
— Lavender Festival continues at Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Bowman Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy. There will be opportunities to hand-pick lavender ($10 per bundle), shop at the barn store for lavender products and local crafts and watch a live lavender oil distillation demonstration. Admission costs $5 per person for those older than 13. Festival operating hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. The festival will run through June 22. Learn more at flattopmountainfarm.com.
— Lookout Lavender Farm, 1039 North Moore Road, Rising Fawn, continues its you-pick days. There will be opportunities to pick bundles of lavender ($7 each) and shop from the on-site farm store. Admission costs $8 per person for those 12 years and older. Operating hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. You-pick dates will run through June 21. Learn more at lookoutlavender.com.
— Skate Station, hosted by Dazey Skate Co., is open for the summer from 2-9 p.m. Thursdays, 2-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2-7 p.m. Sundays at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Theme nights are planned throughout the season. Admission costs $10, and rental skates cost $4. The pop-up skating rink will run through Aug. 2. Learn more at dazeyskate.com.
— Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St., will honor local Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves with a custom sculpture by Terry Karpowicz at 4:30 p.m. Thursay. Learn more at sculpturefields.org.
— Sorba Chattanooga and Lula Lake Land Trust are offering a free course preview of the Five Points mountain bike race at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Durham Mine Trails, Durham Road, Rising Fawn. The ride will be 15 miles, with an elevation gain of about 1,100 feet. Participants are asked to arrive no later than 5:45 p.m., with the ride starting at 6 p.m. While free, registration is required. Learn more at lulalake.org.
— Chattanooga River Market will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St. The market will feature a variety of arts, crafts and food vendors. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
— Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will have several programs this weekend at the Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe. At 10 and 11 a.m. and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, there will be artillery demonstrations and a program about Capt. Peter Simonson’s battery. At 11 a.m. Saturday, there will be a program about the 5th Indiana Battery. At 11 a.m. Sunday, there will be a tour focused on the role that flags and their bearers played during the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more at nps.gov/chch.
— Master Gardeners of Hamilton County will present its 38th annual garden tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at multiple locations in the Chattanooga area. The self-guided experience will take participants to six sites in Signal Mountain and Hixson to explore gardens that feature inspired and personalized landscapes. The tour can be started at any of the gardens, which can be visited in any order. Cost is $20, which is good for both days. Learn more at mghc.org/annual-garden-tour.
— Signal Mountain police and fire departments are hosting an open house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Signal Mountain Town Hall, 1111 Ridgeway Ave. The open house will feature opportunities to learn about safety, tour fire and police vehicles, meet emergency services personnel and more. Learn more at facebook.com/signalmountainpolice.
— Chattanooga Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road, will host a veterans expo from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. There will be free lunch for veterans and vendors with services available to veterans. Guest speaker Wendy Bovell will present on PTSD awareness. Learn more at chattanoogaelks91.com.
— Merchants at the Mansion market is hosting its summer bash from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at the Gordon-Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga. The market will feature local vendors, food trucks, classic lawn games and picnic spots on the mansion’s lawn. There will be free frozen treats and summer merchandise at the information table. Learn more at facebook.com/merchantsatthemansion.
— Ice Cream Safari will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. The event will feature all-you-can-eat ice cream and treats, animal meet and greets, games and interactive activities, a photo booth and more. Cost is $8-$11 for members and $17-$21 for nonmembers. Learn more at chattzoo.org.
— Father’s Day Out, a celebration of fathers and father figures hosted by Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, will be at 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Miller Park, 928 Market St. There will be games, food and a free movie. Learn more at facebook.com/CHAParksDept.
— Chattanooga Market will host Father’s Day Blues and Brews from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. The market features a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
— Dadfest, a Father’s Day celebration, will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. There will be live music, an international food market, craft booths, local vendors, competitions and more. Learn more at art120.org/dadfest.
— Seed Theatre, Plant Bar and Asheville Dispensary will host a pride pop-up and party from noon-7 p.m. Sunday at the dispensary, 202 Manufacturers Road. There will be performances, local vendors and resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more at facebook.com/theseedtheatre.
SPORTS
— Chattanooga Lookouts will have a home series against the Biloxi Shuckers with games at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2:15 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Game promotions include: Chick-fil-A giveaways on Wednesday, drink specials and World Softball Night on Thursday, Negro League Appreciation Weekend and fireworks on Friday, Negro League Appreciation Weekend, a puzzle giveaway and Spin to Win on Saturday and a canned food drive on Sunday. General admission tickets cost $8. Learn more at milb.com/chattanooga.
— Chattanooga Football Club women’s team will have a home game against Atlanta Fire United at 7 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. General admission tickets cost $9. Learn more at mlsnextpro.com/chattanoogafc.
THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will present its production of William Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The play is appropriate for ages 10 and older. Tickets cost $25-$30. The production will run through June 22. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
— Scenic City Shakespeare will conclude its production of William Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing,” with shows at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday at Greenway Farms Park, 3008 Hamill Road, Hixson. The show will take place at the historic Sniteman cabin at Greenway Farms. Seating is not provided, so attendees should bring chairs and blankets. Tickets are free, but reservations are recommended. Learn more at sceniccityshakespeare.org.
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