* Note: Venues will follow local, state and federal health and safety guidelines relating to face masks, social distancing and capacity limits.
MUSIC
* BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Wednesday Night Jazz online, with Alan Wyatt and Shawn Perkinson, 7-8 p.m. Dec. 2. Free digital access; donations help pay artist fees. 423-624-5347, barkinglegs.org
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA — Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, 214 E. Eighth St. "A Classical Christmas," featuring Jolivet's "Pastoreles de Noel," Holst's homage to Paul the Apostle and Haydn's Symphony No. 26, 7 p.m. Dec. 3-5. $25 general, $15 students 17 and older. 423-267-8583, www.chattanoogasymphony.org
THE SIGNAL — 1810 Chestnut St. Shows open to youths under 18 with guardian unless otherwise indicated. https://www.thesignaltn.com/
* Nov. 27: Neon Moon, 8 p.m. $20-$25.
* Nov. 28: The Steel Woods, with Dave Kennedy, 7:45 p.m. $35-$50.
THEATER
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. "It's a Wonderful Life," live radio play, Dec. 4-20. $15-$25. 423-267-8534, theatrecentre.com
CHRISTIAN FAMILY THEATER — Virtual performance of "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley," based on children's book by Jeff Brown, through Dec. 18. $15 home viewing; special pricing for classrooms. www.cftchattanooga.com
Weekend festivals
NOV. 24-29
- Thanksgiving Craft Show: Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Handcrafted gifts by local artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (open Thanksgiving Day). https://www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
NOV. 30-DEC. 6
- Christmas Craft Show: Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, Ten. Handcrafted gifts by local artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. https://www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
VISUAL ARTS
ARTS AT ERLANGER — 975 E. Third St. (gallery is in the corridor next to D elevators). "The Golden Hour," photos inspired by the warm, soft light in the hour before sunset and the hour after sunrise, through Jan. 6. http://www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger
AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Members Salon Show, through Dec. 22. 423-265-4282, avarts.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. The 46th Holiday Show, featuring paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, fiber art, sculpture and woodworking suitable for decorating or gift-giving, through Dec. 30 (extended). 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com
NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Pop-up show featuring five works each by 17 artists, through Dec. 26. 423-266-1766, https://northsidepresbyterian.org/the-northside-gallery/
TWO RIDGES POTTERY — 39 Durance Drive, Flintstone, Ga. Holiday open studio sale featuring handmade pottery by Tori Hunt (dinnerware, serving pieces, ornaments), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 28-29. Event will be covered and open-air; masks required. 828-424-0114.
FILM
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. This weekend's screenings of "A Star Is Born," "Reservoir Dogs," "Pulp Fiction" and "Hoosiers" have been canceled. www.tivolichattanooga.com
OUT & ABOUT
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Gingerbread workshops begin Nov. 27, then Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20. One house per three people $55 for nonmembers (includes admission); members save 20%. To reserve, call Nancy at 423-648-4045 or Sheila at 423-648-6040. cdmfun.org
GIRLS INC. — Virtual cooking class, "Hosting a Stress-Free Holiday," with home cook Jill Allen, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. $30 ($50 and $90 premium levels add apron and food gifts). Register: https://tinyurl.com/yxqrrxjl
ROCK CITY — 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Enchanted Garden of Lights' 26th season includes gingerbread cookie decorating, dancing trees, thousands of lights, through Jan. 2. $16.95-$26.95 adults, $8.95-$14.95 children 3-12. Tickets available online only. www.seerockcity.com/buy-tickets
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM — 1 Broad St. tnaqua.org. Holidays Under the Peaks, with seasonally themed scavenger hunt and animal enrichment activities, through Dec. 31. Screenings of "The Polar Express 3D" start Nov. 27 at Imax Theater. Electric eel officially lights Christmas tree in livestreamed ceremony Dec. 1. $34.95 adults, $21.95 (separate charge for Imax movies). www.tnaqua.org
WOMEN REPAIR ZONE — Skill- and confidence-building workshops for women taught by women. Chair Upholstery for Beginners, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3; register by 9 p.m. Nov. 29. womenrepairzone.com
WREATHS ACROSS CHATTANOOGA — Local effort for Chattanooga National Cemetery is part of Wreaths Across America initiative to place holiday wreaths on veterans' graves on Dec. 19. Last day for orders is Nov. 30. $10 donation covers cost of one wreath. www.chattanoogawaa.com, 423-250-3215, chattanoogawaa@gmail.com.
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com.
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