This weekend, partake in a plethora of festivities at the Hamilton County Fair, shop for the season at several Christmas markets or watch the University of Tennessee Vols baseball team play at AT&T Field. To see what's in store for the rest of the season, check out the annual Chattanooga Times Free Press fall festival guide. Otherwise, here's this weekend's chronology.
ARTS
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its autumn show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members will have their works on display and available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The autumn show will run through Dec. 6. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, continues "Spices of Fall," a celebration of hues and textures from nature trails, both global and local. Civic center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through Dec. 30. For more information, contact the civic center at 423-870-8924.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues its 50th holiday show, "Shine!," featuring works that celebrate the season of goodwill, togetherness and giving. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Nov. 30. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— Area 61 Gallery, 721 Broad St., Suite 100, continues its exhibition, "The Faces/Phases of Rick Sanders," through Nov. 30. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Sunday. Learn more at area61gallery.com.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., continues its exhibition, "Practical Elegance: The Fusion of Craft and Function," featuring works of wood, ceramics, fiber and more. Gallery hours are by appointment. The exhibition will run through Dec. 21. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
— Southern Adventist University's School of Visual Art and Design will host an opening reception for a student exhibition at 6 p.m. Thursday in the John C. Williams Art Gallery inside Brock Hall on the university's campus, 4881 Taylor Circle. The exhibition, entitled "Femininity & Fragility in Flesh," features sculptural works by senior fine art major Diana Alarcon. The exhibition will run through Nov. 18. Learn more at southern.edu/artgallery.
— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., will conclude Friday two exhibitions. In the Main Gallery, there is a solo exhibition of works by Maria Willison. In the Landis Gallery, there is a collaboration with the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at avarts.org.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, will host an opening reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday for two exhibitions. In Gallery Five20, there is "Mindful," featuring works by Aimee Maschhoff and Renel Plouffe. In Gallery One11, there is "Am I Here?," featuring works by Jill Pope. 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 Dec. 18. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, will host Art After Dark from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. This teen-only event will feature art-making led by Hunter Museum staff, snacks and after-hours access to the library. This event will have attendees practice graffiti lettering and screenprinting, connecting with the museum's current exhibition, "City as Canvas." The program is free for teens 12-18. Pre-registration and a guardian permission form are required. Learn more at huntermuseum.org.
COMEDY
— Nick Swardson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $49-$59. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Becky Robinson will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Standard tickets cost $46-$67. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
FILM
— Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., will screen "Swan Lake" at 6:15 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Filmed for IMAX, the film is a recorded stage production of the Paris Opera Ballet. Tickets cost $13 for members and $15 for general admission. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.
MUSIC
— Songbirds, 206 W. Main St., will have two shows this weekend. At 7 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 encouraged. At 7 p.m. Saturday, Dawson Hollow, with Common Man, will perform. Tickets cost $18 in advance or $20 the day of show. Learn more at songbirdsfoundation.org.
— Chattanooga Symphony and Opera will have a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. The concert will feature works by Florence Price, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Johannes Brahms. Tickets cost $30-$95. Learn more at chattanoogasymphony.org.
— University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Singing Mocs and jazz ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. Learn more at utc.edu.
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have multiple shows this weekend. At 8 p.m. Thursday, Peachtree Entertainment will present Braxton Keith, with Zach Meadows. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Friday, Jump, America's Van Halen Experience, will perform. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Saturday, All My Friends and Cue44 will present Jantsen. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $40 the day of show. At 7 p.m. Sunday, Rock 105 will present The Funeral Portrait, with Dark Divine and Not Enough Space. Tickets cost $21 in advance or $26 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— St. Paul's Artist Series will kick off its 2024-25 season at 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. The concert will feature the Lysander Piano Trio, performing works by Robert Schumann, Rebecca Clarke, Arvo Pärt and Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets cost $10-$40. Additional concerts in the series will take place Dec. 6, Jan. 28 and Feb. 28. Learn more at stpaulschatt.org/artist-series-concerts.
— Tivoli Theatre Foundation will have its annual gala, featuring musician Charley Crockett, at 8 p.m. Friday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Standard tickets cost $38-$70. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Kidz Bop Live will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Standard tickets cost $49-$91. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— All Things Disco will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Rise Chattanooga, 2901 Taylor St. Sound Advice will bring the electrifying spirit of Studio 54 back to life. The show will feature Neshawn Calloway and guest vocalists Paige Denton and Andrea Perry. Tickets cost $30. Learn more at neshawn.net.
— Chattanooga Bach Choir and Orchestra will celebrate its 40th anniversary season with a special concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. The concert will honor the legacy of the organization's founding director, J. James Greasby, and the 20th anniversary of its current director, David Long. The program features works from the choir's extensive repertoire, showcasing the ensemble's four decade-history. Tickets cost $25-$35. Learn more at chattanoogabachchoir.org.
— Trap Karaoke will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave. General admission tickets cost $48. Learn more at trapkaraoke.com or thesignaltn.com.
— St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah, will have a Bells and Afternoon Tea concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. The concert will feature music performed on the church's carillon, a bell tower-like instrument, by guest carillonist Raymond Gotko. Teas, bite-size sandwiches and pastries will be served. Learn more at sfaec.org.
— Southern Adventist University's symphony orchestra will have a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, 4829 College Drive E. The concert will feature works by Ludwig von Beethoven and Samuel Barber. Learn more at southern.edu/musicevents.
OUT & ABOUT
— Green Prix will be at 8 a.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Volkswagen Chattanooga, 8001 Volkswagen Drive. The competition features electric-powered race cars designed and built by Chattanooga-area students. Learn more at greenspaceschattanooga.org.
— Vintage Market Days will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St. The market will feature antiques, clothing, jewelry, home decor, outdoor furnishings and more. Tickets cost $10. Children 12 and under get in free. Learn more at vintagemarketdays.com.
— Tennessee State Numismatic Society will have a coin show from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. The show features over 200 numismatic dealer tables. Admission is free. Learn more at tsns.org/events.
— Hamilton County Fair will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek. The fair will feature a variety of vendors, amusement rides, games, livestock and agricultural exhibits, lumberjack shows, a rodeo, live entertainment, fireworks and more. Three-day presale tickets cost $13, and daily tickets cost $8. Learn more at hamiltontnfair.com.
— Chilimauga, presented by the Gordon Lee Band Boosters and benefiting the Gordon Lee Marching Trojan Band, will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in downtown Chickamauga, 200 Gordon St. The event will feature a chili cook-off, local vendors, live music and entertainment and a cornhole tournament. Admission is free. Tasting tickets cost $10-$15, which includes chili tasting and voting. Learn more at chilimauga.com.
— Chattanooga Market will host Big Band Day from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. In addition to a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music, the market will feature Sweet Georgia Sound, known for its variety of ballroom dance music. There will also be a Quilts of Valor presentation at 1:30 p.m. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
Seasonal
— Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, will have a Christmas market from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday. There will be gifts, crafts, decor, food items and more. Learn more at jonesmemorial.com.
— Tennessee Festival of Vendors will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Hixson Community Center, 5401 School Drive. The Christmas vendor show will feature a variety of local businesses with gift baskets, sweets, crafts, toys and more. There will also be food trucks, children's activities, door prizes for the first 50 attendees and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys For Tots program. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
— Tangled Tinsel Holiday Market will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. The market will feature a variety of vendors, food trucks and more. Parking and admission are free. Learn more at touchtheskyevents.com.
— Christkindlmarkt will be from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at the Commons, 4750 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale. The market will feature art, craft and food vendors, with German- and European-inspired decorations and more. There will be additional Christkindlmarkts on Nov. 16-17 and 23-24. Learn more at facebook.com/shopthemarketat.
— HoHoHo Christmas Market will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Cambridge Square, 9440 Bradmore Lane, Ooltewah. There will be local vendors, food trucks, inflatables, free photos with Santa and more. Learn more at facebook.com/CGEventsandPromotions.
SPORTS
— University of Tennessee Vols baseball team will host a Fall World Series exhibition game at 6 p.m. Wednesday at AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. General admission tickets cost $12. Learn more at milb.com/chattanooga.
THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will present its production of "Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous," with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The show is recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets cost $25-$30, including fees. The production will run through Nov. 24. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
— Barking Legs Fringe Festival will be at 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. The inaugural festival will feature a variety of performing arts events, including dance, music, comedy, theater and more. Tickets costs $17 for one performance, $37 for a day pass and $67 for a weekend pass. Children 12 and under get in free with a paying adult, but some events are not suitable for anyone under 21. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.
Contact Sam Still at [email protected] or 423-757-6579.