As ordinary, there are loads of enjoyable and attention-grabbing issues occurring round city this weekend, however that may make it arduous to resolve what to do or the place to go.
So, to make issues a bit simpler to navigate, we right here at The Pulse have known as upon our Event Guru Joseph Mosman to spotlight a number of the most attention-grabbing occasions.
Plus, you’ll be able to all the time take a look at the Local Events Calendar for all the things that’s occurring across the metropolis. And when you’ve got an upcoming group occasion, live performance, gallery exhibiting, sporting occasion, restaurant opening, and so forth., you’ll be able to submit it to our calendar at no price.
Festivals, Markets & More
Drink and Discover: One Night in Wonderland. A 21 and up, adults solely occasion on the Creative Discovery Museum, the place one can step by the trying glass, comply with the white rabbit, and enter the magical world of Wonderland. This particular night on the CDM will function a scavenger hunt the place, in chasing the rabbit, you may be going by a collection of Wonderland impressed actions, akin to Painting the Roses, Shrinky Dinks, UnTrivia, and Bubble Experiments. There will even be reside music from a DJ with a dance flooring, outsized chess, flamingo croquet, and rather more. Reserve your spot early. 7-10 p.m. April 17. $25-$35. Creative Discovery Museum. 321 Chestnut St. Chattanooga, TN. cdmfun.org
third Annual Glass Street Block Party. A grassroots, neighbor-oriented block social gathering celebrating the vibrancy and tradition of East Chattanooga and the realm surrounding Glass Street. The social gathering may have reside music and performances, meals vehicles, drinks, craft distributors, small companies, artwork, and family-oriented actions for all. Organized by Glass Roots, the block social gathering is meant to assist black owned companies and distributors whereas constructing delight by highlighting the unimaginable individuals of the Glass Street hall. 10 a.m. April 18. Free. 2500 Glass Street. Chattanooga, TN. facebook.com/glassrootsforthepeople
4th Annual Zero Waste Festival. Sunrise Movement Chattanooga is internet hosting their fourth annual Zero Waste Festival at Stoveworks this Saturday, which focuses on decreasing trash by reuse, composting, and recycling. The pageant may have composting supplied by New Terra that enables of us to scale back waste as a lot as doable on the occasion. There will even be reside music, a clothes swap, arts and crafts, kids’s actions, a sound tub, yoga, and a number of completely different distributors. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 18. Free. Stove Works. 1250 E. thirteenth Street. Chattanooga, TN. stoveworks.org
4 Bridges Art Festival. One of the biggest arts festivals in Chattanooga yearly returns to the First Horizon Pavilion. The juried artwork present showcases work from over 140 visible artists from throughout your complete nation, and is ranked within the prime 30 for effective artwork festivals within the nation, providing upwards of $15,000 in money awards. Think tons of authentic artwork work like pottery, portray, pictures, jewellery, and extra. There will even be reside music, meals vehicles, family-friendly actions, and a enjoyable and interesting pageant environment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. April 18-19. $6 on the gate. Students and kids below 18 are free. First Horizon Pavillion. 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Chattanooga, TN. avarts.org
Sealight Festival Chattanooga. An enchanting nighttime expertise in Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, the place artwork, custom, and know-how gentle up the evening. Set in a captivating outside area, it’s good for cozy night strolls and unforgettable reminiscences. Featuring a whole bunch of hand-crafted lanterns impressed by conventional Chinese lantern festivals, a reside efficiency from award-winning Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, meals distributors, drinks, video games, and artisan items. 6-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Through April 26. $13.99-$19.99. Children aged 0-3, Free. Sculpture Field Gardens. 1800 Polk Street. Chattanooga, TN. kaleidoentertainment.com/sealight-festival
Live Music
Charles Wesley Godwin. Appalachian singer-songwriter who blends people, Americana, and nation to kind a singular soundscape, steeped within the tradition of West Virginia the place Godwin is from and grew up. His album Family Ties from 2023 gained important consideration, and serves up introspective lyrics that dive into themes like identification, household, and deep private storytelling about his family. Godwin is on the forefront of his style proper now, and is being in comparison with fashionable giants like Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan. 8 p.m. April 17. $67-$178. The Signal. 21 Choo Choo Ave. Chattanooga, TN. thesignaltn.com
Bob Dylan. Legend and pioneer of the people counterculture motion that formed the tradition and sounds of American music for many years to return, Bob Dylan, will likely be performing a cell-phone free present as a part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour at Memorial Auditorium. Cell telephones will likely be positioned in a Yondr pouch on the time of entry and opened on the finish of the occasion. Expect an unforgettable night with an icon that has stood the check of time. If you’re fortunate, you would possibly hear a number of traditional tunes like “It Ain’t Me Babe,” or “Desolation Row” blended alongside a heavy play of songs from his 2020 album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, akin to “I Contain Multitudes,” and “False Prophet,” to call a number of. Don’t suppose twice about it, go see Bob Dylan reside. 8 p.m. April 17. $78-$308. Memorial Auditorium. 399 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN. tivolichattanooga.com
Premo Rice. Premo Rice is a hip-hop artist from Maryland, identified for his model of rap also known as “lifestyle rap” which is a mixture of funk and soul with a chill, laid-back supply. Premo started rapping round 2013, and is large amongst the underground rap scene, making a reputation for himself with a number of notable albums, along with his most up-to-date album, Bad Muhf**ka, launched in 2025, additional solidifying his place within the underground rap scene. 9 p.m. April 17. $30-$35.Barrelhouse Ballroom. 1501 Long Street. Chattanooga, TN. barrelhouseballroom.com
Field Hockey. Field Hockey was Chattanooga’s personal pop-punk mission that began in 2019 and has now grown into a totally shaped, heavier sounding post-hardcore alt-metal band. Their music is usually introspective with lyrics that element private struggles with identification, relationships and development. Expect a high-energy loud present you can transfer and soar to. 7 p.m. April 18. $12-$15. Songbirds. 206 W. Main Street. Chattanooga, TN. venue.songbirds.org
Comedy and Theatre
Shuler King. King is a South Carolina born comic and stand-up who broke out along with his viral sketches on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube. What makes King completely different is that when he’s not on tour doing stand-up he’s a licensed funeral director, actively working at a funeral house. He’s appeared on MTV’s Wild ’N Out, in addition to America’s Got Talent on Season 20, the place he superior to the quarterfinals. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday, and Saturday. April 17-18. $28-$33.50. The Comedy Catch on the Choo Choo. 29 Station St. Chattanooga, TN. thecomedycatch.com
Bubba and the Beast. Bubba and the Beast is a raucous comedy and heartfelt manufacturing offered by Seed Theatre and written by southern comedy legend, Bubba Que. The manufacturing is a southern spin on Beauty and the Beast, and infrequently finds the charming Bubba moving into predicaments whereas chaos ensues. Music is by Gordon Inman and the present is really helpful for adults 18 and up solely. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and seven p.m. Saturday. April 17-18. $25-$35. Barking Legs Theater. 1307 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga, TN. barkinglegs.org
William Shatner Live On Stage With Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. At 95 years of age in March 2026, William Shatner remains to be as sharp, wry, and as proficient as ever. Mr. Shatner will likely be bringing his Wrath of Khan tour to Memorial Auditorium for a particular night the place the movie will likely be proven after which the legend himself will reply followers questions on his time on set and share behind-the-scenes tales about enjoying Captain James. T Kirk. There will even be VIP tickets obtainable, which is able to embody a post-show picture alternative with Mr. Shatner. 7 p.m. April 18. $42-$188. Memorial Auditorium. 399 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN. tivolichattanooga.com
And bear in mind, you’ll be able to all the time take a look at the Local Events Calendar for all the things that’s occurring across the metropolis. Plus when you’ve got an upcoming group occasion, live performance, gallery exhibiting, sporting occasion, restaurant opening, and so forth., you’ll be able to all the time submit it to our calendar at no price.