Wednesday Jazz: Nathan Warner
It’s always a special evening when ace trumpeter Nathan Warner leads the band on Wednesday evening. He’ll bring Shawn Perkinson on guitar, David Schwab on bass and Matt Turnure on drums. Great band, fantastic sounds!
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
Alex Lopez and Memphis Lightning as The Lightning Xpress
The Lightning Xpress tour is the union of two talented rock/blues artists that has been selling out shows bringing high-energy and great music to venues across the country.
Meet the bands:
Alex Lopez and The Xpress(ALX): Renowned guitarist and songwriter Alex Lopez, with his band The Xpress, electrifies audiences with a blend of blues, rock, pop, and funk. Known for revitalizing blues for new generations, they mesmerize with melodic songs from Alex's seven acclaimed albums, including their just released Billboard top ten "Looking for a Change." Expect a high-energy mix of new hits and blues rock classics in their unforgettable performance.
Memphis Lightning: Dynamic and internationally touring, Memphis Lightning features award-winning musicians, including guitar virtuoso Lightning Thiboutot who wows audiences with his guitar fretwork equivalent to guitar pyrotechnics. The band, which includes Grammy-nominated Big Red and members "The Rock" and "Mr. Mayhem," is celebrated for their fusion of styles reminiscent of Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger. Memphis Lightning is synonymous with future legends, delivering a compelling musical experience.
Doors open at 6pm; music begins at 7pm.
Admission is $18 in advance or $20 day of show.
blank / slate
for two nights, you are granted a blank / slate—no past, no expectations, just endless possibilities. blank / slate is a performance experience that brings this to life, using movement to explore new beginnings, transformation, and the power of starting over. through fluid choreography, dynamic storytelling, and raw emotion, each step paints a new story on an empty canvas. join us at Barking Legs Theater May 2nd and 3rd 7:30pm on a journey where every movement is a choice, every beat a possibility, and the future is waiting to be created.
by collectively / here
join us on instagram @collectively_here
general admission is $15*
doors open at 7pm | performance begins at 7:30pm
blank / slate
for two nights, you are granted a blank / slate—no past, no expectations, just endless possibilities. blank / slate is a performance experience that brings this to life, using movement to explore new beginnings, transformation, and the power of starting over. through fluid choreography, dynamic storytelling, and raw emotion, each step paints a new story on an empty canvas. join us at Barking Legs Theater May 2nd and 3rd 7:30pm on a journey where every movement is a choice, every beat a possibility, and the future is waiting to be created.
by collectively / here
join us on instagram @collectively_here
general admission is $15*
doors open at 7pm | performance begins at 7:30pm
Wonder Metal Arabesque
Experimental dancer Susan Hefner and percussionist Kevin Shea blur the roles of dancer and musician using a unique sound-making/movement vocabulary to create structured improvisational percussion pieces. Their slapstick, nonsensical play creates both accidental and intentional sound, and an absurd use of junk as vehicles for the aural/visual imagination.
Plus, UnSound Collective opens the evening with an ensemble of dancers and musicians who blend movement and improvisation to pique our collective curiosity.
Monday Nite Big Band
Dubbed one of Chattanooga's best kept secrets, the Monday Nite Big Band has been playing big band jazz music in Chattanooga for over 40 years. Founded by pianist and band leader Paul Lohorn, the group features professional musicians from the Chattanooga area.
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Wyatt Quartet
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
Nels Cline Guit Together
Between his work with Wilco and his many projects under his own name, Nels Cline is one ot the most influential and admired electric guitarists in the universe. We are delighted and honored that he has agreed to spend some time prior to Wilco’s evening performance at the Memorial Auditorium with guitar players at the Legs. Nels was the one who suggested donating money from ticket sales to Barking Legs. Great player, great guy!
This event is primarily for guitarists, but you should not bring an instrument.
Wednesday Jazz: Adam Stone Quintet
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
EXTC - XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends
The band is led by the original drummer and founding member of the legendary British band XTC.
EXTC - XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends
TERRY CHAMBERS - drums
STEVE HAMPTON - lead vocals, guitar
TERRY LINES - bass guitar, vocals
Following 80 successful dates across North America between 2022 and 2024, legendary drummer Terry Chambers and his band EXTC are returning to the United States and Canada for two extended North American tours: a 10-week run in April/May/June on the East Coast and an 8-week run in September/October 2024 on the West Coast
For almost four decades XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live. That dream has now become a reality. XTC’s legendary drummer Terry Chambers is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s XTC experienced global success touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. The band put their hometown of Swindon UK on the map. They achieved huge success in North America and Japan. Sadly their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo when in 1982 XTC stopped touring becoming a studio-based entity.Fast forward to 2017 Terry returned to the UK from Australia and reconnected with XTC bandmate Colin Moulding. The two would go on to collaborate on new venture TC&I releasing an EP and live album.
Sadly the project was short-lived with TC&I disbanding in early 2019. By now the flame inside Terry had been reignited. His time with TC&I made him realise he wanted to continue doing what he does best. His love and passion for playing music and performing live gave him the idea for his new project EXTC.
Born in early 2019 EXTC would set out to achieve its goals of performing to audiences who had waited so long to hear the EXTC back catalogue performed live only to be bought to a standstill in 2020 due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.Terry was keen to get on the road with EXTC with a tour of the United States scheduled for autumn 2020. Unfortunately this would be postponed due to covid restrictions still in place the tour being rescheduled for the following year.
The band eventually began gigging again in 2021 with sold-out dates around the UK. This would include the Isle of Wight Festival and gigs in Terry Chambers and XTC’s hometown of Swindon. The band would go on to do further successful tours of the United States and Canada with EXTC also heading to Japan in early 2023.EXTC has kept much of the original fan base from XTC’s glory days of the late 70s and early 80s as well as gaining a new following of fans in their own right. Enthusiastic fans have lapped up the chance to see Terry and EXTC perform all those classics live once more. Alongside Terry the EXTC line-up features frontman Steve Hampton (lead vocals & guitar - Joe Jackson, The Vapors and Dead Crow Road) and Terry Lines (bass & vocals - The Rams and Dead Crow Road).
Terry Steve and Terry will bring you the full EXTC experience with their mesmerizing and engaging live performances as you relive the heyday of XTC. With new material already in the works EXTC is a band on an upward trajectory. With their popularity gaining momentum and international tour schedules increasing it is clear the sky is the limit for Terry Chambers and EXTC!
Middle-Earth Tonight with Gimli Fallon Encore
The late-night talk show that took audiences by storm in April is back by popular demand! Improv Chattanooga Presents: Middle Earth Tonight with your host, Gimli Fallon.
Cue The Dice; Murder She Rolled
🕵️♀️💄 Cue the Dice: Murder She Rolled 🎲👵
Get ready for mystery, mayhem, and mousse as a cast of glamorous drag queen old ladies takes the stage for a live-play of Brindlewood Bay — the cozy murder mystery TTRPG inspired by Murder, She Wrote.
Watch the Matronly Matriarchs of Mayhem roll their way through suspicious neighbors, small-town secrets, and a whole lot of chaos in heels. With quick wit, killer instincts, and a suspiciously well-stocked purse, these queens are sleuthing for their lives — live on stage! Presented by Seed Theatre & Chattanooga Table Top Revue, this show is PG-13 and appropriate for teens and up!
🧁 Murder never looked so fabulous.
🎲 Dice will roll. Secrets will spill. Wigs may fly.
🍰 Snacks available at the venue!
Starring:
Courtenay Cholovich
Mixy Mixon
Danielle DeLong (Chattanooga Pride's current president!)
Wendy Pursley
Come for the mystery. Stay for the sass.
You’ve never seen true crime like this before.
Wednesday Jazz: Dexter Bell & Friends
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
Night & Day: Seed Theatre
The Seed Theatre presents Night & Day, written by local playwright Mixy Mixon, is a fantastical folklore set at the beginning of time that follows the Sun and the Moon on their journey to save humanity. The show starts 150 years after the earth's inception when Sol (the sun) and Linus (the moon) are the only two beings on earth. Neither of them know about each other until one fateful day, a book falls into Linus' hands that gives him more insight into himself and the existence of Sol on the other side of the Earth. This occurs as night becomes day and day becomes night, causing Linus to search for Sol. The book prompts them on a harrowing journey to restore the light on Earth and save the future of humanity. The play touches on themes of love, loss, fear, hope, and grief. It is suitable for all audiences, but strives to capture adult in audiences with it's existential themes. The play is full of heartfelt whimsy, light hearted humor, and deep contemplative themes. Come see this absurd and heart warming tale on May 23rd at 7:00 pm, May 24th at 2:00 pm, or May 24th at 7:00 pm at Barking Legs Theater. Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Intermission.
Night & Day: Seed Theatre
The Seed Theatre presents Night & Day, written by local playwright Mixy Mixon, is a fantastical folklore set at the beginning of time that follows the Sun and the Moon on their journey to save humanity. The show starts 150 years after the earth's inception when Sol (the sun) and Linus (the moon) are the only two beings on earth. Neither of them know about each other until one fateful day, a book falls into Linus' hands that gives him more insight into himself and the existence of Sol on the other side of the Earth. This occurs as night becomes day and day becomes night, causing Linus to search for Sol. The book prompts them on a harrowing journey to restore the light on Earth and save the future of humanity. The play touches on themes of love, loss, fear, hope, and grief. It is suitable for all audiences, but strives to capture adult in audiences with it's existential themes. The play is full of heartfelt whimsy, light hearted humor, and deep contemplative themes. Come see this absurd and heart warming tale on May 23rd at 7:00 pm, May 24th at 2:00 pm, or May 24th at 7:00 pm at Barking Legs Theater. Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Intermission.
Last Sunday Jazz Jam
Monthly Jazz Jam, last Sunday of every month! The first hour, beginning at 1:00pm, will be for players with basic-to-intermediate skills on their instrument who are relatively new to jazz improvisation.
From 2:00-4:00, more experienced players will jam with a designated band leader. There is no fee or payment for participation, this event is for fun, networking, learning, teaching, listening and the love of jazz!
Wednesday Jazz: Kash Wright Trio
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
The Crankie Show
Hand-Turned Tales by Magical Thinkers
Crankies are a traditional Appalachian art form starting with long, illustrated scrolls that tell true-life stories.
Monday Nite Big Band
Dubbed one of Chattanooga's best kept secrets, the Monday Nite Big Band has been playing big band jazz music in Chattanooga for over 40 years. Founded by pianist and band leader Paul Lohorn, the group features professional musicians from the Chattanooga area.
The Greenhouse Festival
Presenting dynamic staged readings of new plays by local, regional and national playwrights!
PFLAG Chattanooga
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Our local chapter, PFLAG Chattanooga, hosts support meetings once a month. These meetings are open to LGBTQ+ people, their allies, and loved ones.
The Play Reading Workshop
The Play Reading Workshop is back…and this time bi-monthly!
Come join the fun as a reader or listener!
Would you like to hear your work read aloud at Barking Legs Theater? Submit your original staged play here.
Future workshops will occur on the 4th Tuesday of every other month.
Miss Strawberry Presents: Walk With Me Runway Class
Sign up to learn how to walk the runway like a professional model! Miss Strawberry is an experienced model and teacher of the art of modeling. In this class, she will go over how to walk, pose, and present yourself for auditions and runway shows.
Last Sunday Jazz Jam
Monthly Jazz Jam, last Sunday of every month! The first hour, beginning at 1:00pm, will be for players with basic-to-intermediate skills on their instrument who are relatively new to jazz improvisation.
From 2:00-4:00, more experienced players will jam with a designated band leader. There is no fee or payment for participation, this event is for fun, networking, learning, teaching, listening and the love of jazz!
Cast Iron Storytelling 1-Year Anniversary
Cast Iron Storytelling presents true stories told by the folks who lived them.
Last Sunday Jazz Jam
Monthly Jazz Jam, last Sunday of every month! The first hour, beginning at 1:00pm, will be for players with basic-to-intermediate skills on their instrument who are relatively new to jazz improvisation.
From 2:00-4:00, more experienced players will jam with a designated band leader. There is no fee or payment for participation, this event is for fun, networking, learning, teaching, listening and the love of jazz!
The Floor Is Yours: If Every Fool Wore A Crown
"We spoke of many things, fools and kings..." - Nat King Cole, Nature Boy
Join your hosts and ringmasters HOCUS (Hope & Marcus), for this installment of Chattanooga'a ONLY uncensored open mic variety show. We are calling on artists to explore themes of foolishness, rulers, and how perhaps the two are not so far apart. Dance a jig that kicks off crowns! Give us a standup set while dressed up as Julius Caesar! Sing a song about your personal fool's errands! Have fun! Dig in! And Floor us!
Admission is $10* for audience
FREE for performers
(*plus minimal ticket fees)
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Show starts at 7:00 PM
AGES 18+ only.
Sign up to perform here.
Wednesday Jazz: Spencer West Quartet
One of our great pleasures at Barking Legs is growing our jazz community, both players and listeners. This will be drummer Spencer West's debut as a Wednesday Jazz band leader. You may have heard him in the Lounge with Adam Stone, or perhaps at a Monthly Jazz Jam. It will be fun.
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
The Play Reading Workshop
The Play Reading Workshop is back…and this time bi-monthly!
Come join the fun as a reader or listener!
Would you like to hear your work read aloud at Barking Legs Theater? Submit your original staged play here.
Future workshops will occur on the 4th Tuesday of every other month.
PFLAG Chattanooga
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Our local chapter, PFLAG Chattanooga, hosts support meetings once a month. These meetings are open to LGBTQ+ people, their allies, and loved ones.
Rock-N For Laura
A night of love, friendship, and rockin' for Laura!
Laura Walker is a beloved musician and staple of Chattanooga's music community who tragically lost her home in a fire. Laura is a celebrated musical talent featured in many bands including The Dismembered Tennesseans and Walker Road. Her friends from across the music scene are hosting a special one night only engagement with performances by Pan O Ram Club, One Hit Wonders, and Walker Road featuring Laura Walker herself. We hope to not only help Laura recover from the fire, we want to make sure she knows that she is surrounded by the love and appreciation of so many people whose lives she has touched.
Everyone is invited to this truly special night of love, friendship, and rockin' for Laura!
Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door.
There will be additional opportunities to donate at the event.
The Zodiac Ball
The Black Rainbow Movement proudly presents The Zodiac Ball, the ninth installment in our series dedicated to bringing the vibrant cultural exchange of ballroom to the Tennessee Valley. Originating from the LGBTQ+ community in Harlem during the 1960s, Vogue ballroom celebrates self-expression, creativity, and inclusivity. Its influence has shaped dance, fashion, and identity worldwide.
Each ball features a carefully curated theme to inspire our contestants. For this event, we're excited to introduce the cosmic and enchanting world of the Zodiac. Embrace the celestial energy and personify your favorite astrological sign in each category.
Categories and Prizes for The Zodiac Ball:
FACE .................................................... $100.00
Showcase the features of your face, from structure to teeth to makeup. Serve it all to the judges with confidence and flair.
RUNWAY ............................................. $150.00
Channel your inner fashion model and embrace your New York Fashion Week fantasy. We want to see stunning attire and a captivating runway walk.
BODY .................................................. $250.00
Promote body positivity and self-love in this category. We are judging your confidence and how comfortable you feel in your own skin.
CELESTIAL BIZARRE ....................... $200.00
Unleash your creativity and unique aesthetics in this category, where the bizarre takes center stage. Bring the concept of time to life with your innovative style.
VOGUE .............................................. $250.00
Celebrate the art of Vogue by highlighting the five elements: catwalk, duckwalk, hand performance, floorwork, spins, and dips.
DOORS OPEN FOR COCKTAIL HOUR AT 7PM
CATEGORIES BEGIN AT 8PM
To participate, simply show up and sign up for a chance to shine in these incredible categories and embrace the spirit of Vogue ballroom.
Wednesday Jazz: Dexter Bell & Friends
Dexter Bell has been one of the anchors of our Wednesday Jazz in the Lounge from the start. I’m not sure who his “friends” will be this week, but his groups have always brought the power. Big time.
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
New for 2025: Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm
Cultural Cross Ties Documentary Premiere: Tono, Japan and Chattanooga
Barking Legs is thrilled to announce a special screening of our Cultural Cross Ties Documentary! This FREE event features collaborations from artists in Chattanooga and artists in our Sister City of Tono, Japan!
Even better?
Our participating Tono artists are zooming in to join us!
The Cultural Cross Ties Program at Barking Legs supports the mission statement of Sister Cities International. Our aim is to promote peace and strengthen personal connections that develop meaningful connections through the performing arts.
Come see what it's all about and enjoy snacks and green tea from Japan!
April 15th | 6 to 9 PM | Barking Legs.
Middle Earth Tonight with Gimli Fallon
Improv Chattanooga Presents: Middle Earth Tonight. Join your host, Gimli Fallon, for our late-night talk show set in the fantastical world of Lord of the Rings. Go on a journey with familiar - and maybe even some unfamiliar - characters and backdrops ripped from JRR Tolkien's pages. A show where the setting is mythical, and the comedy is legendary.
Doors at 7pm; show begins at 8pm. Admission is $12.
Wednesday Jazz: Clare Donohue’s Billie Holiday Tribute
Vocalist Clare Donahue has put together a wonderful group to celebrate the timeless music of Billie Holiday. Joining Clare will be guitarist Stephen Powers, bassist David Schwab and saxophonist Grady Dickinson.
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
Monday Nite Big Band
Dubbed one of Chattanooga's best kept secrets, the Monday Nite Big Band has been playing big band jazz music in Chattanooga for over 40 years. Founded by pianist and band leader Paul Lohorn, the group features professional musicians from the Chattanooga area.
Chattown Chatta: Our Homeless
Chattown Chatta: Our Homeless Documentary Film and Panel Discussion
Join us for this screening of Chattown Chatta: Our Homeless - followed by a panel discussion with a representative of the Mayor's office, the Chatt Foundation, Metropolitan Ministries, and Doing What We Can Homeless Outreach, moderated by Mark Anderson.
FILM SYNOPSIS
In this film you will view interviews with homeless people selected randomly from the streets of Chattanooga. This project is dedicated to providing a space for the unsheltered to tell their own stories in their own words, so that the housed may hear, understand, and grow in compassion for the people we view daily on our streets from a distance. Their stories may in some cases confirm our preconceptions, but more often, these stories will disturb our presumptions.
Find more information at chattownpress.net
Private Event
Barking Legs will be closed today for a private rental event.
If you are interested in hosting an event at Barking Legs, please email info@barkinglegs.org for more information!
InterseXtions Encore
Introducing a new play written by Peggy Douglas and directed by Jason Tinney. Technical Director, Taylor Boyd. Stage Manager, Helia Quhite. Cast Kashun Parks, Grace Holtz, Nneka Ijeoma, Karlee Ming, Holly Morse-Ellington and special guest Marcus Ellsworth. Script Consultants: Melissa Astin, Courtenay Cholovich, Mia Matthews, Melanie Silva and Jason Tinney.
Produced by Next Exit Productions in partnership with Southern Exposure, we're thrilled to present:
Intersextions is a hysterically subversive, playful, bawdy, feminist comedy that dives into the lives of four women and one self-described “gender-nonconforming, masculine-presenting, female-bodied individual” (who’s comfortable with female pronouns) as they discover the very human need to be seen and heard.
As the characters empower one another to grow past their imposed limitations, whether cultural, sexual, marital or otherwise, they will have you both roaring with laughter and rooting for transformation.
However, if you are the sort of person who is offended by candid discussions about the female body and sex in general, and by the rampant use of the powerful "P" word, you should probably stop reading now. And you definitely shouldn’t see this play. Though in reality, you probably need – and have a deep desire – to see this play more than anyone else.
It matters not whether you identify as queer or cisgender, rich or poor, white or BIPOC, Intersextions has the ability to weave its way into almost any heart.
Why are new works like InterseXtions exciting? You’ll experience the world premiere of a professionally produced play in Chattanooga! You’ll get to experience firsthand the high-level of talent within our community that’s making a big impact on Tennessee’s stature as a hub for groundbreaking performance art.
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Wyatt Quartet
The Alan Wyatt Quartet has been a mainstay since we began our Wednesday Jazz series a decade or so ago. Alan is a saxophone virtuoso, and Shawn Perkinson on guitar goes right along with him. Add David Schwab on bass and Stephen Humphries on drums, and you have as good an evening of jazz as you're likely to hear in any of the meccas.
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
New for 2025: Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm
InterseXtions
Introducing a new play written by Peggy Douglas and directed by Jason Tinney. Technical Director, Taylor Boyd. Stage Manager, Helia Quhite. Cast Kashun Parks, Grace Holtz, Nneka Ijeoma, Karlee Ming, Holly Morse-Ellington and special guest Marcus Ellsworth. Script Consultants: Melissa Astin, Courtenay Cholovich, Mia Matthews, Melanie Silva and Jason Tinney.
Produced by Next Exit Productions in partnership with Southern Exposure, we're thrilled to present:
Intersextions is a hysterically subversive, playful, bawdy, feminist comedy that dives into the lives of four women and one self-described “gender-nonconforming, masculine-presenting, female-bodied individual” (who’s comfortable with female pronouns) as they discover the very human need to be seen and heard.
As the characters empower one another to grow past their imposed limitations, whether cultural, sexual, marital or otherwise, they will have you both roaring with laughter and rooting for transformation.
However, if you are the sort of person who is offended by candid discussions about the female body and sex in general, and by the rampant use of the powerful "P" word, you should probably stop reading now. And you definitely shouldn’t see this play. Though in reality, you probably need – and have a deep desire – to see this play more than anyone else.
It matters not whether you identify as queer or cisgender, rich or poor, white or BIPOC, Intersextions has the ability to weave its way into almost any heart.
Why are new works like InterseXtions exciting? You’ll experience the world premiere of a professionally produced play in Chattanooga! You’ll get to experience firsthand the high-level of talent within our community that’s making a big impact on Tennessee’s stature as a hub for groundbreaking performance art.
General admission is $25*.
Showtimes:
March 28th & 29th @ 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm.
March 30th @ 2:30pm. Doors open at 2:00pm. There will be a talkback with the cast and crew following this show only.
Special Encore Performance Just Announced for April 4th at 7:30 PM!
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Shikoh
Um cantinho e um violão,
Este amor, uma canção
Guitar in Brazil
Kamran Alan Shikoh, classical guitar
Named one of three finalists for Acoustic Guitarist of the Year in 2019 by Guitarist Magazine, Alan Shikoh presents a recital program which explores the vibrant colors, vivacious rhythm, and evocative harmony of Brazilian music, celebrating the rich legacy of some of the country’s most historically significant guitarist composers and their influence on the roots of Brazilian Jazz and the Bossa Nova.
After his first three years of classical training, he was selected as a performer on the NPR radio show From The Top, the preeminent showcase for America’s best young musicians. He went on to receive a Master of Arts degree in guitar performance.
As well as an adept and engaging performer, Shikoh is a published composer and arranger, winning 1st Prize in the Roland Dyens International Arranging Competition and consecutive 2nd and 3rd Prizes in the first two editions of the Portugal International Guitar Composition Competition.
Beyond his classical background, he has also played acoustic and electric guitars for a wide range of diverse projects including jazz, progressive rock, church music, theater, film scoring, and has appeared on many studio albums as well as live concerts in the United States, Canada, Italy, and The Caribbean.
As a teacher, Alan serves on the adjunct faculty at Lee University, Southern Adventist University, and Covenant College.
“Shikoh’s dynamic guitar work oozes class. Mastery of his instrument is glaringly evident. Texture and mood are added seemingly effortlessly, and there is a wonderful fluidity to his playing.”
“Beautiful and nuanced, showcasing incredible poise and technique.”
“Shikoh has matured into an astonishingly inventive guitarist.”
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
New for 2025: Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm
Draglesque Bingo Palooza for Gender Affirming Care
*THIS EVENT IS 18+ ONLY
CQEC BRINGS YOU: Draglesque Bingopalooza, a super hot, fun, and rewarding show you won’t want to miss!
Hosted by the sensational Veronica Day, this event blends the magic of drag, burlesque, bingo, and community care—all while raising funds for gender-affirming care.
Tickets:
Regular - $25 (Admission to Drag Bingo in the Lounge and Drag + Burlesque Performances on Stage)
VIP - $35 (Regular admission plus VIP Cabaret Style Seating and 1 Free Drink)
Prizes: Gift cards, baskets, experiences, & more!
EVERY DOLLAR GOES TO GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE! Art, celebration, and generosity are radical acts of love. Bring your crispy dollar bills, show up, and support the cause while having a blast!
Angels In America: Part One
The Seed Theatre presents Angels In America Part I: Millennium Approaches
The first part of Kushner's epic takes place in 1980s America. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, during the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with questions of life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell.
Tickets: $20
Show Dates:
March 21 @ 7:00pm
March 22 @ 1:00pm (followed by talk back session)
March 22 @ 7:00pm
Mature audiences only. Contains adult language, nudity, and sexual content.
Angels In America: Part One
The Seed Theatre presents Angels In America Part I: Millennium Approaches
The first part of Kushner's epic takes place in 1980s America. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, during the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with questions of life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell.
Tickets: $20
Show Dates:
March 21 @ 7:00pm
March 22 @ 1:00pm (followed by talk back session)
March 22 @ 7:00pm
Mature audiences only. Contains adult language, nudity, and sexual content.
Wednesday Jazz: Dexter Bell & Friends
Dexter Bell has been one of the anchors of our Wednesday Jazz in the Lounge from the start. I’m not sure who his “friends” will be this week, but his groups have always brought the power. Big time.
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
New for 2025: Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm
LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums!
“Richman is one of America’s most unique and dynamic songwriters…” – Nashville Scene “Richman didn’t need much else besides a beat to work his magic.” – New York Daily News
“Buy tickets early. Buy tickets often. This is just good general life advice, but even more so when you’re talking about Jonathan Richman. Don’t get denied at the door, don’t leave things up to chance: You will regret it.” – Nashville Scene
“Rhymes worthy of Ogden Nash.” – The New York Times
“Richman has spent decades removing barriers between himself and his audience, cultivating an intimacy that is almost extinct in modern music.”- Nashville Scene
“As of a few years ago, I was going to just play theaters, cabarets and such, but we ended up by mistake at the Zebulon in Los Angeles and had such a fine time that those kind of shows have to happen too. So, you might see us nowadays in theaters, cabaret-style places, or the right club or bar. The theaters have the best sound, usually, and under-21s can get in, but in the clubs people can dance and get close in to ya, like we like. We’ll keep trying things.”
Restricted to ages 14+
Doors: 7:30, Show: 8:00 PM EST
Seating is limited for this event, so we recommend getting tickets in advance.
PFLAG Chattanooga
PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Our local chapter, PFLAG Chattanooga, hosts support meetings once a month. These meetings are open to LGBTQ+ people, their allies, and loved ones.
Improv & Storytelling
Join us for the second installation of Improv Chattanooga featuring Cast Iron Storytelling!
Dive into the magic of storytelling as the cast of Improv Chattanooga performs scenes inspired by stories told on stage. With Jason Tinney's rich storytelling at the foundation, the audience will experience an evening where heartfelt moments and comedic brilliance collide. Don't miss this unique blend of narrative and improv that promises laughter, connection, and surprises at every turn!
Doors at 7pm; show begins at 8pm
Admission is $12; Intended for mature audiences
The Floor is Yours
Your Hosts and Ringmasters Marcus Ellsworth and Hope Holloway (aka Hocus) cannot wait to welcome you back to The Floor Is Yours!
March Theme: Drive Out the Snakes *More details TBA.
Admission is $10* for audience
FREE for performers
(*plus minimal ticket fees)
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Show starts at 7:00 PM
AGES 18+ only.
Wednesday Jazz: Ben Friberg Trio
Guitarist Ben Friberg has been ever more surprising in recent appearances at Barking Legs. His core trio is with bassist David Schwab and drummer Matt Turnure, the best of company. Guests are a closely held secret, but delights are surely in store.
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
New for 2025: Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Wyatt Quartet
Since 2015, Barking Legs Theater has grown our weekly jazz program and will continue to do so with memberships and more, coming soon! Aside from the occasional touring act, we strive to support local artists and foster the talent within Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We appreciate everyone's support over the years and look forward to presenting these jazz events for many years to come.
Weekly artist lineups, ticket prices and details are posted to our website and Facebook regularly. Please check there for the most up to date information.
New for 2025: Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm