Blue man group
Pulse Pick of the Litter
South Rail Showcase
The Chattanooga-based music blog The South Rail has partnered with Track 29 for a series of shows that brings together a variety of sounds that have been curated by The South Rail’s intelligent and thorough knowledge the current live-music landscape.
From locals Eight Knives to the collaborative group Fly Golden Eagle (pictured), who will take the stage with new material from their latest release Swagger, this showcase has the diversity and promise of exposing its audience to something new. Each of the bands have interesting pedigree, with members producing equally interesting material from psych-rock to roots-rock. This showcase is a promising start to the collaborative series.
The South Rail Presents: Fly Golden Eagle, Banditos, Clear Plastic Masks and Eight Knives
8 p.m.
Friday, July 27
Track 29
1400 Market St.
(423) 558-0029
track29.co
Avant-art Southside Studio Stroll
Join the Hunter Museum’s Avant-art group on Wednesday, Aug. 1, for the Southside Studio Stroll, a gallery and studio tour followed by dinner at El Mercado, Chattanooga’s new pop-up restaurant. The tour makes its way from the Front Gallery to Chenoweth- Halligan Studio and Haskel-Sears Design Studio. Wine, beer and light hors d’oeuvres will be served during the gallery tour.
Following the stroll, head over to El Mercado, a pop-up restaurant in the Loose Cannon Gallery, to experience its brand of Latin cuisine. There will be a group reservation for dinner and the restaurant is BYOB.
Avant-art is a Hunter Museum membership interest group made up of young-minded contemporaries who bridge Chattanooga’s vibrant art and social scenes and make the arts accessible to the community through a lively mix of social events. Members of enjoy access to Hunter events, gallery walks, members-only parties and other events throughout the year.
Avant-art Southside Studio Stroll
6 p.m.: Studio tour
7:30 p.m.: Dinner at El Mercado
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Tour: $5 for members,
$7 for non-members(dinner not included)
Reservations:(423) 267-0968
huntermuseum.org
Thursday, July 26
Music
The Bohannons
The Bohannons take the R&B stage with a new album that is sure to please.
10 p.m.
Rhythm & Brews
221 Market St.
rhythm-brews.com
Event
Blue Man Group
A visual spectacle of extraordinary theatrical and musical entertainment.
8 p.m.
Memorial Auditorium
399 McCallie Ave.
(423) 757-5156
chattanoogaonstage.com
Friday, July 27
Music
Dave Walters Trio
One of Chattanooga’s brightest jazz ensembles.
8:30 p.m. The Foundry
The Chattanoogan Hotel
1201 Broad St.
(423) 756-3400
chattanooganhotel.com
Event
Southside Art Stroll
Stroll galleries and listen to new-grass music from Thenderfin.
6 p.m.
Mean Mug
114 W. Main St.
(423) 825-4206212
market.com
Saturday, July 28
Music
Cutthroat Shamrock
Cutting-edge Irish punk.
8 p.m.
JJ’s Bohemia
231 E. MLK Blvd.
(423) 266-1400
Event
Gary Conrad: Master Hypnotist
Nationally known hypnotist and comedian.
5:30 & 8 p.m.
The Comedy Catch
3224 Brainerd Road
(423) 629-2233
thecomedycatch.com