News Summary

This weekend in Chattanooga features a variety of activities, including local markets, art exhibitions, and community events. Visitors can enjoy the Chattanooga Market and River Market, partake in the Ice Cream Crawl, and explore various artistic showcases. Family-friendly events, performances, and sports games ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere and supporting local businesses and artists.

Chattanooga’s Busy Weekend: Markets, Arts, and Events Showcase Community Spirit

This weekend, Chattanooga is bustling with activities as it welcomes visitors and residents alike to partake in various markets, art exhibitions, and community events. Highlights include the Chattanooga Market and River Market, which are open, and the fourth annual Ice Cream Crawl, celebrating National Ice Cream Day at local creameries.

Markets and Community Events

The Chattanooga River Market will operate Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing local arts, crafts, and food vendors. Additionally, the Songbirds Summer Market will offer handmade goods along with special drink discounts. For those seeking something exciting, the Twilight Hot as Hades Market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo will serve spicy culinary treats. Ages 21 and older can enjoy the Fish and Sips event at the Tennessee Aquarium.

In family-friendly activities, the recently opened Nooga Splash at Chester Frost Park features ticket prices varying from $14 to $40. Community engaging events include a veterans’ tribute and thrill rides at a local attraction, Thrillville. The Chattanooga Public Library will host a summer reading finale party on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Art Exhibitions and Cultural Activities

The Chattanooga Public Library continues its Fun on the Spectrum exhibition that showcases selected works from Hart Gallery artists, and this event runs until August 30. The library is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Creative Arts Guild is spotlighting the Turn and Face the Strange exhibition, highlighting works from an Asheville artist group alongside the Gingerly Press exhibit featuring Lindsay Schmittle. Their gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and ends July 25. The In-Town Gallery is displaying Flip Flop Flutter with metal sculptures by Denice Bizot, and their hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, staying open until July 31.

At the Liquidambar Art Gallery, visitors can explore ceramics, glass, and various art forms amid scenic forest nature trails, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and by appointment. The Photographic Society of Chattanooga showcases its spring show at Gallery at Blackwell, which concludes Friday and operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Performing Arts and Entertainment

Theater enthusiasts can enjoy productions of Into the Woods, The Wizard of Oz, The SpongeBob Musical, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid scheduled throughout the weekend, offering something for the entire family.

Live music will resonate throughout various venues, including Songbirds and Barking Legs Theater, with the Riverfront Nights concert series taking place at Ross’s Landing from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, featuring local and tribute bands.

Film lovers can catch a screening of Superman at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX, with different showtimes over the weekend. The Bobby Stone Film Series at Walker Theatre will also present multiple classic films with general admission prices set at $13.50. Furthermore, the Chattanooga Jewish Film Series wraps up the weekend with the final film, Midas Man, screening at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Cultural Center.

Sports

This busy weekend further includes two home games hosted by the Chattanooga Red Wolves at CHI Memorial Stadium. Sports enthusiasts can also catch the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball game alongside a match played by the Chattanooga Football Club.

Chattanooga’s diverse array of events this weekend is set to create a vibrant atmosphere, highlighting the community’s culture, creativity, and enthusiasm. Residents and visitors are encouraged to take part in the excitement and support local businesses, artists, and performers.

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