From Hamilton County Schools' Back to School Bash to the world's longest yard sale to the FarleyCon Pop Culture and Comic Book Expo, there's plenty to do this weekend. Here's the chronology.
ARTS
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its summer show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members have their work displayed, and prints are available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibition will run through Aug. 23. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., concludes Wednesday its exhibition, "Dangerous Drawings," featuring acrylic and ink works created by artist Doug McCoy. The gallery will open "Home and Away," featuring works by guest artist Suzanne Mortimer, on Thursday; there will be an opening reception from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 9; the exhibition will run through Aug. 31. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— Chattanooga Public Library's downtown branch, 1001 Broad St., will conclude Friday the exhibit, "Path to the Presidency," showcasing more than 100 years of presidential campaign memorabilia. Library hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The exhibit is displayed on the library branch's third floor. Learn more at chattlibrary.org.
— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., concludes Friday two exhibitions. In the main gallery, there is a member exhibit, entitled "Things Around the House." In the Landis gallery, there is "A Month in New York: Covenant Art Students Study Collage." 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 have an opening reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. In Gallery Five20, there will be "Samuel Shootingstar: A Whimsical Space Adventure," featuring works by Adam Sanford. In Gallery One11, there will be "The Pointillism of Life," featuring works by Rick Watts. 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 Aug. 30. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— Area 61 Gallery, 721 Broad St., Suite 100, will host a First Friday open house from 6-8 p.m. Friday. The event will feature the opening of the gallery's latest exhibition, "Soaring," featuring works by Erica Moreland who was inspired by an abstraction of wings. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Sunday and by appointment Tuesday-Wednesday. The exhibition will run through September. Learn more at area61gallery.com.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., will host a third anniversary summer celebration from 6-9 p.m. Friday. There will be a mini market, refreshments, music and open studios. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Back to School Bash, World’s Longest Yard Sale, FarleyConCOMEDY
— Rabbi Bob Alper will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mizpah Temple, 923 McCallie Ave. It is a free event open to all. Learn more at mizpahcongregation.org.
FILM
— Bobby Stone Film Series will have multiple screenings this weekend at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. At 3 p.m. Saturday, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" will screen; the film is rated G. At 6 p.m. Saturday, "The Matrix" will screen; the film is rated R. At 9 p.m. Saturday, "It Follows" will screen; the film is rated R. At 2 p.m. Sunday, "Dog Day Afternoon" will screen; the film is rated R. Tickets cost $11.50-$13.50. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Comcast will host a free screening of "Despicable Me 3" from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Coolidge Park, 150 River St. The film is rated PG. In addition to the screening, there will be a bounce house, face painting, free treats and "Despicable Me"-themed prizes.
MUSIC
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have two shows going into the weekend. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Pickleball Project will present Folk Around, Find Out. It is a free show. At 8 p.m. Friday, Moon Juice, with Rae and the Ragdolls and Three Star Revival, will perform; tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., will have two shows going into the weekend. At 8 p.m. Wednesday, Eli Young Band will perform; tickets start at $27. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Beartooth will perform; tickets start at $45. Learn more at thesignaltn.com.
— Everyone/Everything will present an ambient music showcase at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $10. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— Nightfall, an outdoor summer concert series, continues for the season, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at Miller Park, 928 Market St. This week's concert will feature The Cle Elum as the opener and Okey Dokey as the headliner. An art market will open at 6 p.m., and food trucks will start selling at 6:30 p.m. There will be children's activities, including an inflatable soccer field. For adults, there will be a Nightfall Happy Hour, featuring weekly drink specials, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn more at nightfallchattanooga.com.
— Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame will host a special concert and its annual induction ceremonies at 6 p.m. Saturday at Parkway Baptist, 65 Stuart Road, Fort Oglethorpe. The 2024 inductees include Jeanette Cooke of the Singing Cookes; Ron Martin of the Dumplin Valley Boys and the Sentinels; Carol McKamey of the McKameys; Wayne Pressnell of the Noblemen Quartet and Poet Voices; Debra and Roger Talley of the Talley Trio; and Jonathan Wilburn. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. Learn more at tristategospelmusichalloffame.com.
— Riverfront Nights, a free summer concert series, continues for the season from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Ross's Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Scarlet Love Conspiracy will be the opener, and Drivin' N Cryin' will be the headliner. Concession and drink sales begin at 6 p.m. Learn more at riverfrontnights.com.
— Gabe Lee, with Sophie Gault, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Songbirds, 206 W. Main St. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. Learn more at songbirdsfoundation.org.
OUT & ABOUT
— Nooga Splash continues through Sept. 28 at Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson. The all-ages floating water park features a 35-section inflatable obstacle course. Operating hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays. Standard admission starts at $22. Learn more at noogasplash.com.
— 127 Yard Sale, the world's longest yard sale, will take place Thursday-Sunday along Highway 127 from Michigan to Alabama. In the greater Chattanooga area, the sale's route travels from Pikeville, Tennessee, through Chattanooga to Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and down to Fort Payne, Alabama. Along the route, there will be a variety of vendors and regular yard sales. Learn more at 127yardsale.com.
— Lula Lake Land Trust will have its bimonthly open gate days from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at the trust's core preserve, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Visitors will be able to view Lula Lake, the 110-foot Lula Falls and a bluff overlook. Cost is $16 per vehicle. A guided hike is also available for $40, which includes entry. Registration is required. Learn more at lulalake.org.
— Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., will host Pirates, Parrots and Princesses from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. There will be a treasure hunt, animal encounters, themed animal enrichment activities, costumed characters from Magic Lamp Entertainment and more. The event is free with regular zoo admission of $13-$18. Tickets cost less when purchased online. Children 12 and under receive 50% off admission if dressed in themed attire for the event. Learn more at chattzoo.org.
— Hamilton County Schools will host its Back to School Bash from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. There will be learning activities, an interactive art exhibit, face painting, wellness screenings, health resources for families, community resources and more. Learn more at facebook.com/HamiltonCountySchools.
— Chattanooga River Market will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St. The market features a variety of vendors selling handmade arts, crafts and food. The river market will be open Saturdays only through October. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
— Maker Day will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Chattanooga Public Library's downtown branch, 1001 Broad St. The celebration of the local maker movement will feature activity labs for a community art project, a storytelling booth, activity stations, local artists and makers as well as life-size lawn games, art-making stations and buskers outside the library along Broad, 10th and 11th streets. Learn more at chattlibrary.org.
— FarleyCon Pop Culture and Comic Book Expo will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. There will be special guests, panels, cosplay, a variety of vendors and more. Admission costs $15-$50; children 12 and under get in free. Learn more at farleycon.com.
— Friends of the Gordon-Lee Mansion will host self-guided tours from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga. Tours will take place Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. Admission costs $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Proceeds support the improvement and enhancement of the mansion. Learn more at friendsofthegordonleemansion.org.
— Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will offer free entry from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Point Park, 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain, to celebrate the passage anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act. Rangers will be available to answer questions and provide information about the park and the Civil War history of the area. There will be ranger-led walking tours in the park at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Learn more at nps.gov/chch.
— The Point Church will host its Blessing of Backpacks service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at its Red Bank campus, 4000 Dayton Blvd. The church will pray for students, teachers and administrators and will give students a special backpack tag to remind them the church will be praying for them throughout the school year. There will be a luncheon for parents, students, teachers and administrators after the service. Learn more at pointchurch.org.
— Chattanooga Market will celebrate National Farmers Market Week from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. There will be live music, food trucks and a variety of vendors. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
— Skate Station, hosted by Dazey Skate Co., concludes its month-long run Sunday at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Skate rentals will be available, ranging from toddler size 7 to adult men's size 13. Admission costs $12 per person and includes rental skates. Operating hours are noon-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at dazeyskate.com.
— Hixson First Baptist Church, 5800 Grubb Road, will host its back to school prayer service from 6-7 p.m. Monday. It is a community-wide opportunity to pray for students, teachers, coaches, administrators and staff as the new school year begins. Learn more at hixsonfirstbaptist.org.
SPORTS
— Chattanooga Lookouts will have home games against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2:15 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Game promotions include: Montañas de Chattanooga and Chick-fil-A giveaways Wednesday; Montañas de Chattanooga and drink specials Thursday; Montañas de Chattanooga, UTC Night and fireworks Friday; TVFCU Used Car Night, Chattanooga Wreckers and Spin to Win on Saturday; and a food drive and Catch on the Field on Sunday; Kids Run the Bases after every game. General admission tickets cost $8. Learn more at milb.com/chattanooga.
— Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball will have a local game at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 6th Cavalry Museum, 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe. The Lightfoot Club of Chattanooga will take on the Quicksteps of Spring Hill. Learn more at tennesseevintagebaseball.com.
— Chattanooga Football Club will have a home game against the Toronto Football Club at 7 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. General admission tickets cost $19. Learn more at mlsnextpro.com/chattanoogafc.
— Chattanooga Red Wolves will have a home game against the Central Valley Fuego at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, East Ridge. General admission tickets cost $17. Learn more at chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com.
THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will conclude its production of "La Cage Aux Folles," with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The production is appropriate for mature audiences. Tickets cost $25-$35, including fees. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
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