Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.
Fourth of July jump-starts
Independence Day is still a week and a half away, but the parties won't wait. Here's where to find some pre-Fourth fun.
› Dalton, Ga.: Pops in Burr Park starts at 6:30 p.m. June 28 in Burr Park, 101 S. Hamilton St. Events include live music by the Creative Arts Guild Chamber Orchestra and guest vocalists, Aint' Just Whistlin' Dixie Jazz Band, dancers of Ballet Dalton, a community kids choir, food vendors and a free children's craft area. Fireworks at dark will be set to music. 706-278-0168
› LaFayette, Ga: The Freedom Festival, with arts, crafts and food vendors, live music, children's activities and a cornhole tournament, starts at 5 p.m. June 28 at the Ross Abney Complex, 252 First St. Fireworks at 10 p.m. mycityoflafayettega.org
› Ducktown, Tenn.: The two-day Miners Homecoming, June 28-29 throughout downtown, combines traditional Fourth of July activities with events honoring the heritage of copper mining. Friday kicks off with gospel music and the Miss Firecracker pageant. Saturday features a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and patriotic walking parade at 10 a.m., with food, music and games all day. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. ducktownbasinmuseum.com
› Rainsville, Ala.: Country star Neal McCoy will headline the music at Freedom Fest at 7:30 p.m. June 29, with the "biggest fireworks show ever" at 9 p.m. (all times are Central). Entertainment begins at 1 p.m., along with food and other vendors at the Rainsville Sports Complex, 100 Rodeo Lane. There's a 3 p.m. start for a car, truck and motorcycle show and free activities for children. rainsvillefreedomfest.com
› Spring City, Tenn.: A duck race, live music and craft and food vendors start Shake the Lake at 5 p.m. June 29 in Veterans Park, 143 Park St., at Watts Bar Lake. Mr. and Miss Firecracker pageants crown winners that morning. 423-365-6441
› Cohutta, Ga.: The town's celebration is set for 4-10 p.m. June 29 at Shugart Park, 255 Wolfe St. Local artist Shelby Lynn and her band will entertain, and food and craft vendors will be set up, along with a display of antique tractors and cars. Fireworks at dark. 706-694-3330
› Just fireworks: The Chattanooga Lookouts have fireworks for all their Friday home games, including June 28 against the Rocket City Trash Pandas and July 5 against the Tennessee Smokies. They'll throw in another fireworks finale after the game with the Smokies on July 4 too. Game time is 7:15 p.m. milb.com/chattanooga
CALENDAR
ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY — 721 Broad St., Suite 100. "School's. Out. For. Summer.," by featured artist Mike Holsomback, through July. First Friday open house, 6-8 p.m. July 5. area61gallery.com
AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts presents member exhibit, "Things Around the House," and "Covenant College Art Students in New York," through Aug. 2. avarts.org
(READ MORE: Behind the scenes of AVA's 4 Bridges Arts Festival)
CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. "Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War," Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts recovered from archaeological field school in 1975, 30+ years after the death of the former slave who lived within the park and worked for the U.S. War Department from 1894 to 1922. nps.gov/chch
CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. "Elsewhere: Pulling Forth the Invisible," through July 27. clearstoryarts.com
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Works by Ned Albright in Gallery One11, through June 30. Georgia Clay Council works in Gallery Five20, through July 31. creativeartsguild.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Paintings by Diane Lee, through June 30. "All Things You Can Ride On" community show, through July 28. franklincoarts.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga summer show, through Aug. 23 (extended). chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Glass Creations workshop at Ignis Glass Studio, 401 Broad St., starting with tour of the Hunter's temporary exhibit, "Art Deco Glass From the David Huchthausen Collection," 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 27. $60-$70; online registration required. huntermuseum.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. "Playing With Knives: An Exploration of Color and Movement," by Kathleen M. Pacenti, through June 30. intowngallery.com
JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. "Mishpachah-Family" exhibit by 44 artists from Israel, the U.S. and Canada, including 12 from Chattanooga. 423-493-0270
LOCALS AT SEWANEE — 49 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Spring show featuring Kellen Mayfield and new works by 10 other artists, through July 27. localsatsewanee.com
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. museumcenter.org
› Through June 29: Exhibition celebrating Cleveland Boy Scout Troop 10's 100th anniversary.
› Through Oct. 1: "Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist."
NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Show and sale of works by 12 Chattanooga artists, including first-time exhibitors, through July 22. 423-266-1766
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by David Swanagin (landscapes and interiors), Loy Allen (glass) and Mary Ann Pope (landscapes), through June 30. Plein air painting demo with Debra Nadelhoffer, noon- 2 p.m. June 29. river-gallery.com
RUBY FALLS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. "Celebrating 95 Years of Wonder" history exhibit, with rare photos, vintage postcards and newspaper articles, through Oct. 20. Free with attraction tickets: $17-$40 (must buy online). rubyfalls.com
STOVEWORKS GALLERY — 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org
› June 28: Summer Soiree: "Me-Not-Me, You-Not-You" dance party with battle of the cover bands, karaoke, screenprinting, food, cash bar, 6-10 p.m. Come as your alter ego. $25-$75.
› Through June 29: "Stories of Resilience." Closing reception, 5-6:30 p.m. June 29.
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM — 1 Broad St. Two dozen images of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore's Photo Ark, including species photographed on-site, through December. Included with regular admission: $30-$40. tnaqua.org
COMEDY
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
› June 24: Improv Chattanooga open house, 7-9 p.m. Free.
› June 27: Ambush Improv: True Crime, improvised murder mystery, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15.
THE CHATTERY — 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108. improvchattanooga.com
› June 25: Intro to Improv, 6 p.m. No experience required. $15. Register to participate.
› June 29: Hot Prov improv comedy show, 7:30 p.m. $15.
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
› June 28-29: CJ Starr, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday. $19-$24.
› June 30: Andrew Conn, special engagement, 6 p.m. $25-$35.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. Leanne Morgan, with Karen Mills, 7 p.m. June 27- 28, 30. $49-$82 (Friday is sold out; only single seats remain for Thursday and Sunday shows. tivolichattanooga.com
FESTIVALS
CHATTA TOWN TASTING FESTIVAL — Miller Park, 910 Market St. Second annual event highlights food of various cultures, from Asian to Scandinavian, with live music and children's activities. 5-9 p.m. June 30. Free admission; samples $1-$7. eventbrite.com
JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATION WEEK — Joseph Chapel AME Church, 2613 Wood Ave. Juneteenth Worship Celebration Sunday, 2 p.m. June 23 (final event). unitygroupchatt.com
SUMMERWEEN — Patten Square, 818 Georgia Ave. Summer Halloween spooktacular, with fire dancers and magicians, music by Haym and Genki Genki Panic, vendors, trick-or-treating, watermelon carving contest and all-ages costume contests, 6-10 p.m. June 29. rivercitycompany.com
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Chris Moree plays guitar with Genki Genki Panic during Summerween in Patten Square in 2022. The Atlanta-based band will return for the 2024 edition of the summer Halloween celebration on June 29.WALNUT STREET BRIDGE FESTIVAL — 1 Walnut St. Second annual event includes food and merchandise vendors, entertainment and other activities on 1/2-mile span across Tennessee River, 2-8 p.m. June 23, plus Kidzone, including magic shows, in Coolidge Park, 150 River St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. eventbrite.com
FILM
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Summer series opens with three films June 29: "The Peanuts Movie," rated G, 3 p.m.; "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," rated PG-13, 6 p.m.; "Army of Darkness," rated R, 9 p.m. Ticket prices to be announced. tivolichattanooga.com
CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL — Read House, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. (select events at other venues). Includes more than 30 feature films, plus shorts, podcasts, panels, tribute to "Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling, through June 23 (in person), through June 28 (virtual). $15 individual screenings, $200-$250 badges. chattfilmfest.org
FREE MOVIE IN A PARK — Warner Park pool, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors dive-in screening of 2023 sports dramedy "Champions," 7 p.m. June 29. Games available; movie at dusk. chattanooga.gov/parks
IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. Feature film "Inside Out 2," through June 27; $15. tnaqua.org/imax
JEWISH FILM SERIES — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. Five films in 17th annual event, through July 12. Virtual screenings are noon to noon on listed dates; registration required. Walk-ins welcome for in-person screenings. $12 either option, $3 students (in-person includes free popcorn and a beverage). jewishchattanooga.com
› June 23-28: Virtual screenings of "Monkey House"; in-person screening, 3 p.m. June 23.
› June 30-July 5: Virtual screening of "Brothers"; in-person screening, 3 p.m. June 30.
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
› June 26: Wednesday Jazz with Ben Friberg Trio, with pianist Margherita Fava, 7:30 p.m. $10.
› June 29: Call Me Spinster and The New Quintet, 7:30 p.m. $20-$25.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
› June 23: John McCauley of Deer Tick, with T. Hardy Morris, 7 p.m. $30-$35.
› June 25: Sierra Hull, with Wyatt Ellis, 7 p.m. $30.
› June 26: Bemi Music, 6 p.m. Free.
› June 28: Yacht Rock Schooner, 9 p.m. $15-$20.
› June 29: Wubs a Month: Bass Night, with Brotha Burks, Pluff, Fika, Dough Jo, Inzayne and Wolfy, 9 p.m. $20-$25.
CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL — Read House, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. (select events at other venues). Includes more than 30 feature films, plus shorts, podcasts, panels, tribute to "Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling, through June 23 (in person), through June 28 (virtual). $15 individual screenings, $200-$250 badges. chattfilmfest.org
THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. All times Central. Cave and camping upgrades available. thecaverns.com
› June 23: The Red Clay Strays, with Maggie Antone, 8 p.m.
› June 28-29: Sara Landry in Hekate showcase with Godtripper and Selective Response 7 p.m. Friday; with All Night Long, 7 p.m. Saturday. $75 both days, $150 both days.
› June 30: Peter Rowan & The Sam Grisman Project, 6 p.m. $49-$59.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Music residency with local blues artist Rick Rushing, 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Included with admission: $20. cdmfun.org
GEM THEATRE — 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Faithfully: An Eagles and Journey Experience, 7 p.m. June 29. $39-$49. calhoungemtheatre.org
GRANDVIEW CHURCH OF GOD — 21124 River Canyon Road. Bobby Bown Band family concert, 11 a.m. June 23. Love offering will be received. bobbybowen.com
NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Summer concert series continues June 28, rain or shine, with opener In the Company of Wolves, the Road to Nightfall runner-up, at 7 p.m. and headliner PLVNET, the Road to Nightfall winner, at 8 p.m. Art market starts at 6 p.m.; food trucks begin selling at 6:30 p.m. nightfallchattanooga.com
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross's Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Free summer concert series continues with headliner On the Border: A Tribute to the Eagles, with opener Bias, 6-10 p.m. June 29. riverfrontnights.com
SEWANEE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL — University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Thirty events through July 14. All of the following performances in Guerry Auditorium, 68 Georgia Ave. All times Central. $25 each; $150 season pass for 15 ticketed concerts; $15 livestream for some events. ssmf.sewanee.edu
› June 23: Sewanee Symphony concert, 3:30 p.m.; Faculty Artist Series, 7:30 p.m.
› June 28: Cumberland Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.
› June 29: Faculty Artist Series, 7:30 p.m.
› June 30: Sewanee Symphony, 3:30 p.m.
THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. Electric Feels, indie dance party, 9:30 p.m. June 28. $26-$47. thesignaltn.com
SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. songbirdsfoundation.org
› June 23: Sunny Sweeney, 7 p.m. $20-$25.
› June 26: An Evening With George Lynch of Dokken, Terry Ilous of XYZ, and AON, with Brett Carlisle of Great White, 7 p.m. $75-$175.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER — Market Park Pavilion, Athens, Tenn. Weekly concert series continues with September Song, 7 p.m. June 28. friendlycityfestivals.com
SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Rhea County Courthouse, 1475 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. Series concludes with Wade Sims, with special appearance by Rhea County United Way Celebrity Band, 7-9:30 p.m. June 28. Bring your own seating. rheaheritage.com
SUMMER ON THE SQUARE — First Street square, corner of Parker and First Street NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Friday Festivals concert series continues with The Warman Trio, 7-9 p.m. June 28. Bring your own seating. visitclevelandtn.com
OUT & ABOUT
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
› June 23: Midsummer Solstice, celebrating longest day of the year, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free mat classes with Club Pilates at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Music by Erik Stucky at 12:30 p.m., Bob Keel at 2 p.m.
› June 30: Red, White & Blueberries, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Blueberry eating contests at noon and 2 p.m. (vendors compete at 3:30 p.m.). Music by Fresh Mind, 12:30-3 p.m.
(READ MORE: Side Orders: Bake a crumble to welcome blueberry season)
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Local artists, crafters and food artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center, 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park program, "Capturing Lookout Mountain: Artistic Perspectives of the Battle Above the Clouds," focusing on English artist James Walker's 13- by 30-foot painting inside the center, "The Battle of Lookout Mountain," 11 a.m. June 29. Free. nps.gov/chch
GORDON-LEE MANSION TOURS — 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Friends organization opens mansion for self-guided tours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. $1-$5. Email: friendsglm@comcast.net
(READ MORE: Gordon-Lee Mansion was used by North and South during the Battle of Chickamauga)
CHATTANOOGA ZOO — 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. SAFE Day (Saving Animals From Extinction) celebrating National Pollinator Week, with extra keeper chats, enrichment activities, information stations, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29 (zoo open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Regular admission: $10-$15 online, $3 more at gate. chattzoo.org
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE — Chester Frost Park pavilion, 7989 Causeway Road, Hixson. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation's "Princess of the Park"-themed event for girls ages 2-18 and their dads, with catered buffet, selfie booth and professional photos, carriage ride, memento and door prizes, 6-10 p.m. June 29. $35 each. parks.hamiltontn.gov
GARDEN TOUR — Master Gardeners of Hamilton County 37th annual event, featuring one educational garden and seven private gardens in Red Bank, Hixson and Soddy-Daisy, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 23. Tours are self-guided. $20. mghc.org
HAM RADIO FIELD DAYS — 9535 East Brainerd Road. Tennessee Valley DX Association Radio Club members demonstrate communication abilities in simulated emergency situations as part of American Radio Relay League national field day, through 3 p.m. June 23. arrl.org/field-day
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY — 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Summer volunteer opportunities including removing invasives, managing garden and preparing for fundraiser, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. lookoutmountainconservancy.org
MARKETPLACE LUNCHEON — The Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St. Monthly meeting of Scenic City Women's Network features author and poet Liz Cooper, noon June 27; RSVP by June 25. $30. scwn.org
MOBILE HUNTERS EXPO — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. Vendors, gear demos and speakers on topics of interest to the everyday outdoorsman, 3-8 p.m. June 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 30. $20 per day, $40 weekend pass. themobilehuntersexpo.com
MONARCH WAYSTATION VOLUNTEER DAY — Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road. Weed wrangle and invasive plant removal, 9 a.m.-noon June 29. reflectionriding.org
(READ MORE: Tennessee makes milkweed push in effort to save monarch butterflies)
MOUNTAINTOP SUMMERS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Roam With the Gnomes activities, animal education shows, through Sept. 2. $19-$32 ($5 more at gate). seerockcity.com
PAINTING & CRAFT EXPO — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Inaugural event features vendors with arts and crafts supplies, demonstrations and classes, June 24-29 (hours vary). $5 daily for nonregistered attendees; $13 multiday pass. apcexpo.net
PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION — Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Community cookout, cornhole and other games, starting at 5:30 p.n. June 26, plus bicycle/tricycle patriotic parade at 6:30 p.m., followed by music by Sanctuary Choir at 7 p.m and concluding with ice cream. Outdoors, weather permitting; indoors, if not. christchurchchatt.org
POLLINATOR WEEK — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Educational event on pollen-transporting species and their ecosystems, through June 23. Activities scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, plus self-guided Pollinator Pathway tours of the plaza's native plants and giveaways of native plants and seed packets, while supplies last. Screenings of "Flight of the Butterflies" at Imax, 201 Chestnut St. Admission fees. tnaqua.org/pollinators, tnaqua.org/imax
(READ MORE: National Good Food Award puts North Georgia beekeeper on the A-list)
RK GUN SHOW — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Vendors with guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 30. $4-$16. rkgunshows.com
STABLE 41 FARMERS MARKET — 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Library Day, 3-6 p.m. June 27. Chalk Art Day, 9 a.m.-noon June 29. stable41market.com
SPORTS
BRAVES COUNTRY ROAD TRIP — Final local stop on Atlanta Braves' multi-state Truist Park experience at Walnut Street Bridge Festival, June 23 (see Festivals). With Post at the Plate replica for customizable baseball card, swag giveaways, sweepstakes entry. braves.com/bcrt
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. CFC Women vs. Decatur FC Triumph, 6 p.m. June 23. $12 and up. chattanoogafc.com
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Chattanooga's Double-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas, 715 p.m. June 25-29, 2:15 p.m. June 30. Promotions: Tuesday, BOGO general-admission tickets with Food City ValuCard; Wednesday, Chick-fil-A giveaway via app; Thirsty Thursday drink specials and Margaritaville Night (lei giveaway to first 500 fans); Friday, Faith and Family Night for area congregations, plus 6 p.m. concert by The Union, and fireworks finale; Saturday, Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Night; Sunday, Meet Bluey Day, with first-come photos starting at 1 p.m, and Catch on the Field; Kids Run the Bases after every game. $8 and up (discounts for children and seniors). milb.com/chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA LADY RED WOLVES — CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way. Women's team vs. Southern Soccer Academy, 7:30 p.m. June 30. chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com
CHATTANOOGA STEAM — Frost Stadium at Warner Park, 1100 McCallie Ave. Professional fastpitch team in Collegiate League Series, June 24-29 (various game times). $7-$20. steamfastpitch.com
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF VINTAGE BASE BALL — 6th Cavalry Museum, 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Doubleheader vs. Nashville Maroons, mostly using baseball rules and customs of the 19th century, June 29: Lightfoot Club of Chattanooga at noon, Mountain City Club of Chattanooga at 2:30 p.m. (first home games of season). tennesseevintagebaseball.com
THEATER
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
› June 23: Next Exit Productions' Cast Iron Storytelling: "Summertime," with six storytellers, 5:30 p.m. (final show). $15-$20.
› June 25: Fourth Tuesday play reading, 7 p.m. Submit a play, take part as a reader or observe.
CHATTANOOGA STATE REPERTORY THEATRE — Humanities Auditorium, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Professional theater housed at Chattanooga State Community College presents "Tiny Beautiful Things," based on book by Cheryl Strayed, 7:30 p.m. June 28-29, 2:30 p.m. June 30. Play deals with substance abuse, death, pregnancy loss, sexual abuse, child abuse and suicide; not suitable for children. Free admission; first-come seating. 423-697-2431
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. "Prelude to a Kiss," 2:30 p.m. June 23 (final show). $25-$30. theatrecentre.com
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com
› Through Aug. 1: "Steel Magnolias." $19-$35.
› Through Aug. 11: "Anastasia: The Musical." $19-$35.
THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE — 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. "Kill Me, Deadly," detective noir by Bill Robens, 2 p.m. June 23 (final show).$12. nothinlikeringgold.com
SENIORS GOT TALENT — Online auditions for Morning Pointe Foundation's fifth annual showcase of singers, musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and other talents, for seniors 60 and older, through June 28. In-person auditions: through June 27. Show, with chance to win $1,000 grand prize, is July 29. morningpointe.com
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. "Toy Camp," where toys learn how to behave as expected, 2 p.m. June 23, 7:30 p.m. June 28-29, 2 p.m. June 30. $5-$16. tennesseevalleytheater.com
Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.