Chattanooga is immersed in a World of Bluegrass, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre opens its 102nd season and the Civil War’s Battle of Chickamauga commemoration is this weekend. Want more entertainment? Here’s a chronology of events.
ARTS
— Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. (third floor), has a pop-up exhibit on view on the third floor through Sept. 24 and related programming two days this week. Arranged by the Chattanooga Regent Council Daughters of the American Revolution, “American Revolution Experience” includes Constitution Day events with genealogist Pam McConnell along with a community reading and signing of the Constitution 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, plus workshops with city and county historian Linda Moss Mines and genealogist Deborah Parks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday (with registration). chattlibrary.org
— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, will open the exhibition “Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection” 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday. The works, which date from the 1800s to contemporary times, are by and about women of the African diaspora. Museum admission is $20 for nonmember adults. huntermuseum.org
— Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St., has several events this weekend. The variety hour Art-A-Nooga Tonight is 7-8 p.m. Friday. The Women of Noise Festival, organized by Chattanooga Noise Night and featuring 16 performances, is 8-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Also Saturday, from 3 to 5 p.m., the seven artists in residence will open their studios to guests. Saturday is also the final day to view “Illustrating a Point,” which examines the influence of animation, cartoons and comics. stoveworks.org
— River Gallery, 400 E. Second St., will host a demonstration by painter David Boyd 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Boyd is among the artists whose work is featured in the Plein Air Invitational, which continues through Sept. 30. river-gallery.com
COMEDY
— The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., will feature Hungarian-born comic Zoltan Kaszas in a special engagement this weekend in his first visit to Chattanooga. Shows start at 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $28-$38. thecomedycatch.com
— Improv Chattanooga will offer “A Night of Improv” at 8 p.m. Saturday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. The performance will be inspired by stories from a local notable guest star whose identity has not yet been revealed. Tickets are $12. improvchattanooga.com
— Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., will feature nationally touring comedian Jo Koy on his Just Being Koy tour at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $59-$96. tivolichattanooga.com
FESTIVALS
— Arts Fest: Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is this weekend at theCreative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. The event includes an outdoor art market, indoor patron exhibit, self-guided tours of the sculpture garden, live performances and multicultural children’s activities. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Get a first look of the art at Friday’s preview party, which also includes a Taste of Dalton food and drink; hours are 6-8:30 p.m. for a $55 ticket. creativeartsguild.org
— Fall Festival on the Farm, a seasonal celebration at Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy, opens this weekend. Included are two corn mazes (by flashlight Saturday nights), 30 acres of sunflowers, hay rides, pumpkins and you-pick flowers. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 2. Tickets are $12 ages 4 and up; $30-$120 for a season pass. flattopmountainfarm.com
— Marsh House Museum Heritage Day is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the historic site at 308 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. Heritage Day puts an emphasis on the history of the house and gathers vendors of authentic arts, crafts and baked goods. The gift shop will host a vintage sale. Event admission is free; house tours are $5-$10. marshhouseoflafayette.org
— Blue & Gray Barbecue Celebration & Quilt Show is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Gordon Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. The event, which commemorates the 1889 barbecue attended by veterans of the Battle of Chickamauga, includes food and craft vendors, live cannon firing, living-history displays, quilt show and period lighting exhibitions. Admission is free; tours of the historic mansion cost $1-$5. friendsofthegordonleemansion.org
— Chattatown Tasting Festival is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Chattanooga Green, 140 Riverfront Parkway. The third annual event features entertainment and a variety of food, merchandise and service vendors. vonzarainc.com
— Sunflower Stables Barn Sale & Market marks its 11th year this weekend with a move to a new location: Aubie Smith Farms (home of Smith-Perry Berries), 9626 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. The upscale, vintage-inspired market features vendors selling antiques, handmade crafts, boutique clothing, jewelry, pottery, produce and baked goods. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. sunflowerstablebarnsale.com
— Cheese and Beer Festival is this weekend at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Gourmet cheeses and craft beers from around the world will be featured, along with juried art, handcrafted goods and live entertainment. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. shopthemarketat.com
— Chattanooga Market’s CultureFest is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. The entertainment lineup features Chinese line dance at 11 a.m., Bollywood dance at 11:45 a.m., Tanasi Fusion bellydancing at noon, musician Joseph Ridolfo at 12:30 p.m., Blue Sun fusion dance at 1:30 p.m. and Kofi music and dance at 2 p.m. The usual assortment of food trucks, arts, crafts and produce vendors also will be on-site. Admission is free. chattanoogamarket.com
MUSIC
— International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass is filling Chattanooga with high lonesome sounds this week. The Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza, is headquarters for the annual gathering, the first of three to be held in the Scenic City. Other downtown venues are also hosting concerts and showcases, with ticketed and free options, through Saturday. See the full schedule at worldofbluegrass.org.
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— Songbirds, 206 W. Main St., will present the second of two nights of the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, a premier showcase of emerging talent, at 7 p.m. Wednesday; tickets are $10-$65. Following on Thursday is Chattanooga-based New Grass Express at 7 p.m.; tickets are $7. Clem Snide ends the week at 7 p.m. Friday; tickets are $25-$47. songbirdsfoundation.org
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., has two concerts on the calendar this week. Wednesday Jazz features Dexter Bell & Friends at 7:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $10-$12. Sunday brings Jennifer Knapp, with Randy Steele & Courtney Holder supporting, at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $22-$25. barkinglegs.org
— Songwriters Series at McLemore Resort, 32 Clubhouse Lane, Rising Fawn, Ga., continues at 6 p.m. Thursday with Patrick Davis. Tickets are $60. themclemore.com
— North Georgia Shindig, a Pigeon Forge-style variety show, kicks off the first of two weekends at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. The show includes country, gospel, ’80s rock and movie soundtracks, plus comedy, magic by The Crescent Circus of New Orleans and a patriotic finale. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, plus Sept. 26-27. Tickets are $8-$27. northgeorgiashindig.com
— Off the Rails, a summer concert series, concludes Friday at Burr Performing Arts Park, 101 S. Hamilton St., Dalton, Ga. Performing are The Band Waleska and headliner Rubiks Groove, starting at 5 p.m. (earlier than normal). Admission is free. visitdaltonga.com
— Food Truck Friday Concert Series offers its latest installment of music and concessions 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Red Bank City Park, 3817 Redding Road. Music is by the Jess Goggans Band. redbanktn.gov
— The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., features indie band The Brook & The Bluff on its fall tour at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $34-$63. On Saturday, the venue hosts the Wide Open Bluegrass Late Night Jam, the official after-party of the IBMA World of Bluegrass week, at 11 p.m. Tickets are $25, and only standing room only remain. thesignaltn.com
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will host a dance party featuring the music of Bad Bunny at 9 p.m. Friday; tickets are $15-$20. Saturday is a fundraiser for Welcome Home of Chattanooga, with Rubiks Groove providing entertainment. Entry is at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. for VIP ticketholders). Tickets are $20-$25. barrelhouse ballroom.com
— Scenic City Chorus, a women’s barbershop harmony ensemble, will present its annual show 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Action Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road, East Ridge. The theme is “It’s the Music That Brings Us Together.” In addition to the full chorus, the performance will feature guest quartets Surprise Package, House Blend, Deep Water and the No Drama Llama. Tickets are $15-$20. sceniccitychorus.com
OUT & ABOUT
— Take a Break in Miller Park, a midday break for office workers and others to eat from food trucks, play games and watch Scenic City Sideshows performers, is 11:30 a.m.-2 p.. Thursday at Miller Park, 928 Market St. rivercitycompany.com
— Katie Lamb Public Library, 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, has planned a post-renovation grand reopening and ribbon-cutting 5-6 p.m. Thursday. Guests can take part in an all-ages scavenger hunt, children’s craft activity and silent auction. Light refreshments will be served. katielambpubliclibrary.org
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— Hamilton County Parks & Recreation will lead a Wild Wonders Workshop 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Chester Frost Park, Shelter 4, 305 Causeway Road. This all-ages, “science in the wild” experience features hands-on nature crafts and experiments, including sundials, baking soda balloons, rain gauges, leaf rubbing art and potato stamps, plus free games, food and beverage vendors. Participation is free. parks.hamiltontn.gov
Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway, continues the Ghost Walk Edition of its Lantern Tours at 9:15 p.m. Thursday. Other outings focusing on the ghost stories from the 97-year history of the attraction and of Chattanooga in general will beheld select nights through Halloween. The $42 tickets must be purchased online. rubyfalls.com
— Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will mark the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga with special events this weekend. They include a major living-history program, ranger-guided tours and presentations and in-depth battle hikes led by the park’s historian 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Additionally, author Dave Powell will sign copies of his Civil War books. book signing by author David Powell, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.The starting point for most activities is the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe. See the full schedule at nps.gov/chch.
— Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., will open “XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness” on Saturday. Opening day includes sing-along concerts by musician and teaching artist Jennifer Daniels at 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “XOXO” continues through Jan. 9. Museum admission is $20 for ages 2 and up. cdmfun.org
— Master Gardeners of Hamilton County will focus on “Worm Composting” at the next monthly gardening class, scheduled 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hamilton County Extension office, 6183 Adamson Circle. Participation is free, but register at mghc.org.
Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, will present its annual Barbecue Fundraiser, a church-wide effort to raise money for youth and missions, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Barbecue sandwiches, plates and bulk sales range from $8 to $15, and baked goods also will be available. jonesmemorial.com
— Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., will mark International Red Panda Day as the next in a series of Conservation Awareness Days 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (the zoo is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Activities include extra keeper chats, themed enrichment, information stations, arts and crafts, all free with regular admission of $11-$16 ($2 more at the gate). chattzoo.org
SPORTS
— Chattanooga Lookouts, the city’s minor-league baseball team, will play Division Series games 2 and 3 against the Birmingham Barons at 7:15 p.m. Thursday and Friday at AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Tickets are $13-$16. milb.com/chattanooga
— Chattanooga Football Club, a men’s MLS Next Pro professional soccer team, will take on Carolina Core FC at 3 p.m. Sunday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Tickets start at $12. chattanoogafc.com
THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will open its 102nd season this weekend with the musical “Memphis.” Shows are scheduled 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with additional shows weekends through Oct. 5. Tickets are $23-$35. theatrecentre.com
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Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.
Note: This story was updated on Sept. 17 to correct the Chattanooga Football Club’s next opponent.