Kicking Up Performing Arts Since 1993
Barking Legs is an intimate performing arts venue that strives to maintain a standard as one of Chattanooga’s favorite places for performers and patrons alike. Over the last 30 years, we have hosted a vast variety of avant-garde, experimental, boundary-pushing performances and built a home for the eccentric, independent art-loving community that inspires us to keep the creativity kicking.
Barking Legs is dedicated to elevating the unique work of diverse voices and artistry to strengthen community connections through a wide array of programming. From events that explore social justice issues happening in our own backyard to presenting contemporary and marginalized art forms, we provide a space for deep reflection, candid conversation, and entertainment.
Upcoming Events At The Legs
In "A Journey Through Strings and Stories", Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers.
Becoming Lupin is a truly stand out performance. Lupin Kaplan and Ann Law have collaborated to bring audiences a look into their lives through this moving exploration of a trans man and his mother finding how to love and understand each other better. In a world where we rarely get to see honest and loving glimpses into the lives of trans people and their families, Becoming Lupin is beautiful and bold. This performance demonstrates that love is a choice and a journey.
Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, storytelling, comfort, and joy. 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other.
Barking Legs Theater, founded in 1993, strives to enhance the community by cultivating and mentoring diverse artists, presenters and audiences in an eclectic, inclusive and creative environment.
