Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Harlem Globetrotters, 4 Bridges Arts Festival, honors for Usher

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Chattanooga resident Tonia Durand looks over pottery in a booth during last year's 4 Bridges Arts Festival at First Horizon Pavilion. This year's festival will be held April 20-21.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Chattanooga resident Tonia Durand looks over pottery in a booth during last year's 4 Bridges Arts Festival at First Horizon Pavilion. This year's festival will be held April 20-21.

Here's what the Chattanooga area has to offer this week.

Reserve your tickets

Two hometown favorites — Lauren Alaina of Rossville, Georgia, and HunterGirl of Winchester, Tennessee — will be among the performers when Nashville's Grand Ole Opry salutes the U.S. military on Tuesday, May 21. The event will include a red-carpet parade and a Salute the Troops performance featuring Opry member Craig Morgan, an Army Reserve warrant officer who will perform with the 313th U.S. Army Band. Lee Brice and Austin Snell are also in the lineup. Active-duty and veteran service members attending the show, as well as their spouses, children and parents, are invited to join a red-carpet parade into the Opry House for the 7 o'clock show. The public is invited to arrive at 5 p.m. CDT to see the 313th U.S. Army Band perform in the Opry Plaza before the parade at 5:45 p.m. (all times are Central). The show will be filmed to air Memorial Day weekend on the Opry Facebook and YouTube channels. Tickets are available at 615-871-OPRY and opry.com.

CALENDAR

ARTS

4 BRIDGES ARTS FESTIVAL — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Premiere juried art show with more than 145 artists and $20,000 in cash awards, coordinated by Association for Visual Arts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20-21. $5 adult admission. Optional Preview Party, 6-10 p.m. April 19; $125. avarts.org

(PHOTO GALLERY: 4 Bridges Arts Festival)

THE ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. athensartscouncil.org

› Through May 31: "Ambispection: The Art of Donald Keefe." Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. May 10.

› Through June 7: "The Hardin Valley Project," photos by Emily Greenquist, and "Exposure," group photography show. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. April 19.

AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts presents "Nature's Generosity: Wilderness Photography Foundation, through April 17 in Main and Landis galleries. avarts.org

CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. "Green: A Spring Showcase," through April 27. clearstoryarts.com

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. creativeartsguild.org

› Through April 26: Still-life photographs by George Spence in Gallery One11.

› Through May 31: "ATL Imported: A Showcase of Atlanta Art," in Gallery Five20.

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. "The Root of It All" community show, through June 2. Reception, 5-7 p.m. CDT April 19. franklincoarts.org

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga spring show, through May 3. chattanoogaphoto.org

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org

› April 14: Sunday Studio, with drop-in family art experiences, 2-4 p.m. Regular admission ($20 nonmember adults).

› April 20: Virtual Student Symposium: Technology and Identity, featuring undergraduate students from across the nation, 1-3 p.m. Free.

ICA @ UTC — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St. Institute of Contemporary Art presents "Sarcophagi" by Adam Parker Smith, through May 17. icachatt.org

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. intowngallery.com

› April 20: "Works on Walls" watercolor demonstrations by Margaret Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.

› Through April 27: "Folksy Fish," ceramic sculptures by McCallie School eighth-grade art students.

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

MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. museumcenter.org

› April 16-June 29: Exhibition celebrating Cleveland Boy Scout Troop 10's 100th anniversary.

› April 20: Keg, Cork & Barrel, a beer, wine, spirits and food festival with unlimited tastings, plus disc golf and live music, 3-7 p.m. $50-$100.

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Russell Whiting (sculpture) and Stephen Golder (photography), through April 30. river-gallery.com

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — 4881 Taylor Circle. School of Visual Art and Design exhibitions by senior fine-art majors in John C. Williams Art Gallery in Brock Hall. southern.edu/artgallery

› Through April 16: "Insignificance" by Sydney Bischoff.

› April 18-26: "Dissonance" by Danny Perez. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. April 18.

STOVEWORKS GALLERY — 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org

› April 18: Inside the Art, Outside Ourselves, using Paul Stephen Benjamin's work "Ceiling," from "Hand to Mouth" exhibition, to inspire dialogue, 5-7 p.m.

› April 19: Art-A-Nooga Tonight, variety hour in which participants have seven minutes to do anything, 7-8 p.m. Followed by Chattanooga Noise Night, 8-10 p.m.

› April 20: Open studios with April's eight resident artists, 3-5 p.m.

› Through April 27: "Fire & Rust" by Jerry Allen.

› Through June 22: "Hand to Mouth," group exhibition.

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/tickets

COMEDY

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

› April 14: Ben Miller's Volcano, a science stand-up comedy show, 6 p.m. $10-$15.

› April 19: Shawn Carter & Friends stand-up show, 7:30 p.m. $15-$20.

THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com

› April 17: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. $7.

› April 19-20: Mat Alano- Martin, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $19-$24.

› April 21: Shelly Belly, special engagement, 7 p.m. $25-$35.

WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com

› April 19: Lewis Black on Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour, 8 p.m. $44-$113.

› April 21: Kountry Wayne on The King of Hearts Tour, 7:30 p.m. $59-$197.

DANCE

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Esprit X Hinck's "New Dance Works," premiere of collaboration between Ballet Esprit Collective dancers, choreographer Sarah Yvonne and composer Tim Hinck, 6:15 p.m. April 18. By donation. barkinglegs.org

CHATTANOOGA DANCE THEATRE — UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St. Spring Gala featuring "La Boutique Fantasque," about a magical toy shop, plus the adventure ballet "Behind the Red Hood," 7 p.m. April 19, 2 and 7 p.m. April 20, 2 p.m. April 21. $19. chattdance.com

MUSIC

ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Curated Writers in the Round show with Crys Matthews, Rissi Palmer and host Kyshona, 7:30 p.m. April 19. $20-$30. athensartscouncil.org

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Wednesday Jazz with Dexter Bell & Friends, 7:30 p.m. April 17. $10. barkinglegs.org

BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com

› April 17: Wubs a Month: Bass Night, 9 p.m. $10.

› April 18: Ward Davis, solo acoustic show, with Sam Steadman, 8 p.m. $20-$25.

› April 19: Pickleball Project presents Dos Fuegos, 6 p.m. Free.

› April 19: Secondhand Smoke: A Sublime Tribute, 9 p.m. $12-$15.

› April 20: MedRock concert to benefit MedRock scholarship fund, with Steelhouse Band, featuring Dr. Levin Fairchild, A Common Wealth Band, featuring Dr. Andrew Carlone and Dr. Brett Sanders, and 7th Street Band, 8 p.m. $25.

BIG 9 MUSIC FESTIVAL — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Local musical acts, art vendors and food on the lawn, 1:45-6:30 p.m. April 14 (final day features gospel music). Free admission. bessiesmithcc.org/festival

THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. All times Central. Ticket add-ons available. thecaverns.com

› April 14: Morgan Wade, with Madeline Edwards, 6 p.m. $49.

› April 20: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, 6 p.m. $49.

› April 21: The Mountain Goats, with Katy Kirby, 6 p.m. $49.

CHATTANOOGA BACH CHOIR — The Westin, 801 Pine St. Gala celebration with cocktail reception, gourmet buffet with wine, silent auction, music by choir's singers and instrumentalists, to support mission of choral and orchestral music, 6-9 p.m. April 18. $200. chattanoogabachchoir.org

CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA — Founders Hall at Collegedale Commons, 4954 Swinyar Drive. Free concert, 6 p.m. April 19. Free. Email: lmoutside@tvn.net

CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA — Collegedale Commons, 4750 Swinyar Drive. Chamber orchestra performs Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and other selections by William Grant Still and Eric Sammut, 3-5 p.m. April 21. Concert features winner of the 2022-23 Chattanooga Youth Symphony Concerto Competition. $35. chattanoogasymphony.org

CHATTANOOGA YOUTH SYMPHONY — First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave. CSY Chamber Players perform, 6 p.m. April 15. Free. chattanoogasymphony.org

CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Spring concert, "Wishing on a Star," including Disney and Pixar tunes, performed by Vocal Rhapsody Choir and friends, 6:30 p.m. April 19 in George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center. Free. Email: aphillips13@clevelandstatecc.edu

COMING HOME: A CELEBRATION OF USHER —UTC's McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St. Grammy-winning R&B star will receive key to the city and proclamations from state and local governments marking his 30-year music career, 2-4:30 p.m. April 20. Includes video tribute and music by local artists and students from Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts. Free, but tickets required for entry. cha.city/usher

(READ MORE: Usher coming to Chattanooga for April 20 celebration)

LEE UNIVERSITY — Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8240. Some events are livestreamed: leeu.live

› April 16: Wind Ensemble's final concert of season includes premier of new work by David Holsinger, "Requiem March/Finale," 7:30 p.m. in Pangle Hall, 340 Church St. NW. Free and nonticketed.

› April 17: Spring concert by Lee Jazz Band, featuring music by Strayhorn, Simcock and Mintzer, plus two student arrangements, 7:30 p.m. in Dixon Center, 1053 Church St. Free and nonticketed.

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com

› April 15: John Mellencamp, 8 p.m. $60-$254.

› April 18: Casting Crowns on 20th Anniversary Tour, 7 p.m. $38-$153.

MUSIC FOR THE CHILDREN — First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, 401 Gateway Ave. Choral music event by Choral Arts of Chattanooga with Chattanooga Boys Choir and Chattanooga Girls Choir in separate and combined sets, 7:30 p.m. April 19. $20 (free for ages 10 and younger). choralarts ofchattanooga.weebly.com

THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. thesignaltn.com

› April 15: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, 8 p.m. $60-$106.

› April 16: Ross & Rocky Lynch present The Driver Era: Live on Tour, 8 p.m. $47-$153.

› April 18: The Dip, 8 p.m. $34-$58.

› April 20: Futurebirds with Three Star Revival, 8 p.m. $34-$52.

SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. Grand (Re)Opening open mic night, with guitar exhibits, drink specials, 6-9 p.m. April 20. Free admission; limited slots to perform. songbirdsfoundation.org

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — Collegedale. Free School of Music events. southern.edu/musicevents

› April 14: "Hear Me Roar" Wind Symphony concert, 7:30 p.m. in Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4829 College Drive.

› April 17: Steel Band concert, including "Day-O" (Banana Boat Song), "Kokomo" and "Late in the Evening," 7:30 p.m. in Ackerman Auditorium in Mabel Wood Hall on campus, 4881 Taylor Circle.

› April 21: Symphony Orchestra concert, featuring music by Jongen and Bruckner, with guest organist Devon Howard, 7:30 p.m. in Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4829 College Drive.

TUNNEL HILL SHINDIG — Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Pigeon Forge-style variety show, with music, comedy, magic, patriotic tribute, 2 p.m. April 14 (final show). $7-$20. tix.com

OUT & ABOUT

BATTLE BELOW THE CLOUDS BBQ COMPETITION — Ruby Falls, 1720 Scenic Highway. Ninth annual event to select best pork butt, ribs, wings and grand champion among amateur grillers and smokers, plus bluegrass music, food trucks, children's activities, prizes and giveaways, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 20. Free admission for spectators. Proceeds support Lana's Love Foundation. rubyfalls.com

BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY — WTCI-TV, 7540 Bonnyshire Drive. Family fun day, with PBS characters Daniel Tiger and Molly of Denali, activities by community sponsors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20. Free. wtcitv.org

BLOCK PARTY — Centered in parking lots of Good Fortune Soap, 2644 Broad St., and Chattz Coffee, 2627 Broad St. Select businesses in the Broad Street Design District welcoming visitors all day before evening block party with food, coffee, flowers and other vendors, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 19. Includes Shuptrine's Gallery, 2613 Broad St. (open house starts at noon); Southside Antiques, 2423 Broad St.; and Helene Hamm Interiors, 2613 Broad St. shuptrinesgallery.com

BRADLEY COUNTY BARN DANCE — Berywood Homestead, 3211 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Fundraiser for Southeast Tennessee Project Access, providing free medical care to low-income patients, includes barbecue, dancing and bluegrass by Appalachian String Band, 6 p.m. April 19. $75. setnprojectaccess.org

CARNIVAL — Northgate Mall parking lot, 271 Northgate Mall Drive. Fun Time Shows rides and attractions, through April 21. Hours: 5- 10 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, weather permitting. Wristbands $30 per five-hour session; individual ride tickets also available. visitnorthgatemall.com

CELEBRATION OF HOPE — Dade County High School gymnasium, 300 Tradition Lane, Trenton, Ga. A Hand Up Ministry gala with special guest Brodie Croyle, former Alabama Crimson Tide and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, with dinner, music and silent auction, 4:30 p.m. April 20. $85 and up. ahandupministries.org

CHATTANOOGA BURGER WEEK — Citywide event at 20+ restaurants offers $7 deals on burgers and chance to win prizes, April 15-21. chattanoogaburgerweek.com

(READ MORE: Restaurant Scene: Will Jack Brown's crab rangoon burger have any competition for Burger Week?)

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

CHATTANOOGA ZOO — 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Earth Day-themed Adventure Day, with hands-on activities by Chattanooga Public Library, 9 a.m.-noon April 21. Free to Chattanooga Public Library card holders 18 and younger; regular admission all others ($10-$15 online, $13-$18 at gate). chattzoo.org

CLIMATE CHANGE CONVERSATION — Pilgrim Congregational Church, 400 Glenwood Drive. Devi Lockwood, author of "1,001 Voices on Climate Change," in interactive presentation on her five-year global bicycle tour recording stories of how climate change affects everyday people, 3 p.m. April 14. Book signing to follow. Free but registration encouraged. pilgrim-church.com

COIN SHOW — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. Georgia Numismatic Association 60th anniversary show, with dozens of vendors, free appraisals, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 19-20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 21. Free admission and parking (photo ID required). gamoney.org

(PHOTO GALLERY: Coin show at Dalton Convention Center)

COLLEGEDALE FLEA MARKET & CAR SHOW — Collegedale Community Church, 9305 Four Corners Place. American Legion Post 257 sponsors event, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14. (Rain date, April 21.) collegedalefleamarket.com

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. Storybook train engine's Bubble Tour of heritage railways includes rides, themed games and activities, live entertainment, photo ops and lawn games, 9 a.m.-6 p.m April 20-21, 27-28. $29 (ticket required for ages 1 and up). tvrail.com

(VIDEO: Day Out With Thomas)

DAYTON FOOD TRUCK RALLIES — Rhea County Courthouse square, 1475 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. Spring schedule, 4-7 p.m. April 15 (Treat a Teacher Night) and April 29 (Back the Blue Night). thechefsworkshop.com

FREE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS — The Samaritan Center, 9231 Lee Highway, Ooltewah. Check of fluids, belts, hoses and other maintenance items by students and employees of Southern Adventist University's automotive program, 1-4 p.m. April 14. No repairs. Donations welcome. 423-236-2863

HEARD — Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, 890 Riverfront Parkway. Fundraiser for Speech & Hearing Center includes signature cocktail, art, silent auction and heavy hors d'oeuvres from 1885 Grill, 6-8:30 p.m. April 18. $75. speechhearing.com

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA — Lake Hills Church of Christ, 4519 Oak Hill Road. HLAA's Chattanooga Chapter presents program on "Fire Prevention Technology for People With Hearing Loss" by Chattanooga Fire Department's fire and life safety coordinator, 2-3:30 p.m. April 21. Free. Email: baproctor@epbfi.com

HELLO, ST. ELMO — 1885 Grill, 4914 St. Elmo Ave. Third annual street festival by Community Association of Historic St. Elmo includes makers market, live music and Corgi parade (1 p.m.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20. st-elmo.org

HIKE-A-THON — Monthlong virtual event by TennGreen Land Conservancy in which participants compete and raise funds as individuals or teams by hiking, biking, paddling, trail running, climbing, mountain biking or photography to protect Tennessee lands and waters, through April 30. Free registration. hikeathon.com

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN FCA HOME TEAM BANQUET — Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Fellowship of Christian Athletes event with high school football coach Joe Kennedy as special guest, 7 p.m. April 18. Includes silent auction at 6 p.m., meal at 6:30 p.m. $500-$2,000 for table for eight. lookoutmountainfca.org

MASTER YOUR GARDEN EXPO — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Master Gardeners of Hamilton County event with gardening and outdoors exhibits, demonstrations, activities and vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14 (last day). $10. mghc.org/garden-expo

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Monthly meeting features program on "Pocket Pixels: Harnessing Your Cell Phone Camera's Potential," 7 p.m. April 18. Preceded at 6 p.m. by Boot Camp on "Pixel Dimensions, Resolution, Aspect Ratios and Image and Print Sizing." chattanoogaphoto.org

RECORD STORE DAY — Nationwide celebration includes events at independent record stores in Chattanooga and North Georgia, April 20 (hours vary by store). recordstoreday.com

ROCK CITY NIGHTS: FLORA LUNA — 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. New event in revised seasonal lineup is first-of-its-kind nighttime soiree featuring culinary, garden and art experiences, 6 p.m. through May 12. $20-$33 (depending on night; upgrades available). seerockcity.com

ROCK THE RIVERFRONT — Chattanooga Green, 100 Chestnut St. Third year of interactive art, music and entertainment features Loop by Ekumen, a hybrid of a music box, zoetrope (19th-century animated toy) and railway handcar that plays flipbook-style movies at a speed determined by participants, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. through April 14. Weekends include Friday night DJ, games, food trucks and art vendors. Final weekend theme: Pure Imagination. Free admission. rivercitycompany.com/rock

(PHOTO GALLERY: Rock the Riverfront)

SCULPTURES IN THE SKY — Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St. Kite festival and Earth Day celebration includes demonstrations of dual-line and quad-line kites, fighter kites, rokkaku battle kites, candy drops, food trucks, children's area, noon-5 p.m. April 20. facebook.com/sculpturefields

SPRING BLOOMS — Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Seasonal show from the plants along the Enchanted Trail and art installations, through May 12. Included in regular admission: $19-$29 weekdays, $22-$32 weekends ($5 more at gate). seerockcity.com

SPRING GREENHOUSE — Lookout Mountain Conservancy, Rockmont Park, 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Volunteers needed to help grow seedlings, plant garden beds and other projects, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. lookoutmountainconservancy.org

SPRINGTIME IN CHATTANOOGA — Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Spring-themed arts, crafts and farmers market with champagne and beer bar, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 20. Free admission. shopthemarketat.com

WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. "The Psychology of Serial Killers," Dr. Rachel Toles' exploration of the types of serial killers and the public's obsession with them, 7:30 p.m. April 20. $43-$134. tivolichattanooga.com

WALK RUN PEDAL JAMZ FESTIVAL — Athens Regional Park, 2405 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tenn. Festival benefiting community nonprofits includes vendors, food trucks, trout fishing (bring rod and license), free Mayfield's ice cream, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 20. With charity run at 10 a.m., charity walk at 10:30 a.m., toddler walk at noon, music by Stephy J at 2 p.m. and Dexter Thomas Band at 5 p.m. Free admission. walkrunpedaljamzfestival.com

ZERO WASTE FESTIVAL — Stove Works Gallery, 1250 E. 13th St. Second annual Earth Day celebration by Sunrise Movement Chattanooga, with upcycled art, sustainable vendors, food in compostable packaging, speakers, interactive raffle, clothing swap, yoga and fashion show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20. stoveworks.org

SPECTATOR SPORTS

CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Chattanooga's Double-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds vs. Tennessee Smokies in last game of home series, 2:15 p.m. April 14. Promotions: Senior Day (free admission), bucket hat giveaway and catch on the field; kids run the bases after every game. $8 and up (discounts for children and seniors). lookouts.com

(READ MORE: Nine things to know as Chattanooga Lookouts begin 2024 season)

CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES — CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way. Home opener vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC, 6:30 p.m. April 20. Promotions: $2 beer night, Red Out T-shirt to first 500 fans. $17 and up. chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — UTC's McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St. World Tour exhibition game by pro basketball team, 3 p.m. April 14. $25-$125 (add-ons available). gomocs.com

THEATER

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. "Hot Nostalgia," comedy/drama written and performed by Chris McCreary, 7:30 p.m. April 20. $10-$20. barkinglegs.org

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. "Ain't Misbehavin,'" Fats Waller revue, 2:30 p.m. April 14, 7:30 p.m. April 18-20, 2:30 p.m. April 21. 7:30 p.m. May 2-4, 2:30 p.m. May 5. $27-$32. theatercentre.com

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com

› Through May 5: "Beehive: The '60s Musical." $19-$35.

› Through June 4: "Dial M for Murder." $19-$35.

Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.

Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.

  photo  File Photo / The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their World Tour to UTC's McKenzie Arena on April 14.
 
 


Upcoming Events