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

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!

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.

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

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

*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!

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.

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.

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

“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 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.

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

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.

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

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

"A Journey Through Strings and Stories"

Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.

Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald).  Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.

AND he will be hosting a workshop earlier in the day!

Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will lead a comfortable, informal masterclass for players of all levels of ability and accomplishment.

Wisdom on scales, thumb placement, tunings, improvisation, and more to help players improve and expand their talents will be presented with kindness and patience and easy laughter by one of the best fingerstyle players in the world.

Hiroya will demonstrate fingerstyle techniques, including chords and basic theory, breaking down elements such as tone and rhythm, explaining how to apply them to a practice routine. Questions will be warmly received.

Saxophonist Austin Pettit got our attention the first time he pulled out his horn at one of our Monthly Jam sessions. His command and imagination show what has to be the influence of his mentor, Alan Wyatt. His quintet will include Japheth Varlack on bass, Jose Hairston on alto sax, Garrett Miller on piano and Avery Brokish on drums. If this is what the future looks like, count us in.

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

The Play Reading Workshop is back…and this time bi-monthly!

Starting February 25th at 7:00pm we will kick off the 2025 season with readings of “Punk Grandpa!” by Laura Scruggs and “Heard Mentality” by Allison Fradkin. 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.

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!

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

Join our 3 hour educational workshop for women centered on exploring and challenging the impact artistic narratives have on female sexuality. This will be an engaging, unusual way to explore the intersection between sexuality, identity, and art. No art experience or knowledge needed. While we will be utilizing sex therapy tools, this is not a therapy group.

Combining aspects of art history and sex therapy, we will learn the tools to:

- Examine visual media using art historical analysis
- Challenge harmful narratives about female sexuality using existential sex therapy principles
- Embrace freedom from limiting sexual narratives

This educational workshop is an excellent resource for any woman looking to learn skills and find freedom from constricting “shoulds” surrounding sexuality. If you are curious about learning more about sexual joy, freedom, and satisfaction, there is no better place to start than here! 

 February 16th, 2025 | 10am-1pm | $50

Meg Miller, M.Ed., (T)LPC-MHSP is a provisionally licensed therapist and art history lover. She is excited to connect her love for art history with her passion for sex therapy and share it with you! To learn more about Meg and the work that she does, visit mmillcounseling.com.

"Love Songs In Blue"

is a new project by nationally recognized pianist and composer Tim Hinck, singing cellist Ben Van Winkle, and percussionist Spencer West. Drawing equally from their jazz and classical backgrounds and relying heavily on Van Winkle's expressive vocal technique, the trio has crafted a set of love songs just in time for Valentine's Day. The music blends the high-art sophistication of atmospheric Chopin nocturnes with playful Bossa Nova ballads and timeless jazz standards.

Hinck and Van Winkle's arrangements are as boundary-pushing as ever, yet in this project, both composers draw inspiration from the work of legendary jazz pianists like Oscar Peterson and Erroll Garner, as well as the performances of iconic soloists such as Chet Baker, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Nat King Cole. Alongside their arrangements of classic songs, the trio will also perform original compositions, interwoven to create a moody and evocative experience.

$15; Doors at 6:30, Music at 7:30. All ages welcome.

Join us in celebrating another Valentine's Day with an evening of jazz featuring vocalist Rishard and pianist Kash Wright on the main stage! For those who know Rishard’s vocals, his appeal as a Valentine’s headliner is obvious. He oozes old school class, charisma, and romance. The always fabulous Kash Wright will be accompanying him.

The two will be crafting a particularly romantic program, and there's plenty of space for dancing cheek-to-cheek! Perfect for a night out to celebrate love in all its forms! Be it single, or smitten, if you are a lover of Jazz, this event is for you 💘

Tickets are $22, and admission includes a glass of champagne.

Doors open at 6:30pm; music begins at 7:30pm.

All ages welcome.

We know many hearts are troubled by these times, so we are calling on you to come and open your hearts to each other at The Floor Is Yours. Come dance your worries away, tell us stories of survival, sing songs of freedom, recite poetry of the people. Whether you need to unburden your heavy heart, have some light to share, or simply want to come and experience what others have to bring to the stage: we would love to see you.

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

Your Hosts and Ringmasters Marcus Ellsworth and Hope Holloway (aka Hocus) cannot wait to welcome you back to The Floor Is Yours

This will be guitarist Alex Keiss’s second appearance as a group leader at Barking Legs. His August show was fireworks from the get-go, and that was a trio. His quartet will feature Tony Tortora on bass, Spencer West on drums, and Austin Pettit—a remarkable young musician—on saxophone. This will be a fantastic evening of jazz of the 21st century.

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

EG Kight is a gifted singer, songwriter, guitar play and storyteller from Dublin, GA.

When she talks, the endearing southern drawl draws people in like a magnet. And when she sings and plays that guitar, there’s no doubt that EG Kight means business. She tours as a trio or as a solo, and her live show consists of about 80% original songs. And as a storyteller, in between songs she often shares humorous stories with her audiences about her southern upbringing.

With her rich vocals, captivating guitar style, and hefty catalog of well-crafted original songs, she has entertained audiences around the globe in true southern style. An indisputable triple threat – as singer, songwriter, and guitar player - with her own unique blend of "country flavored southern fried blues”, her music appeals to fans across the genres.

Kight’s original songs have been recorded by several major blues artists, some have aired on five major TV networks and in film, and two songs recently aired on the Season 6 SEC Network “TrueSouth” episode about her hometown of Dublin. And those songs have been added to the ESPN Spotify playlist.

Kight’s 2021 "Trio Sessions" record garnered three Acoustic Album of the Year nominations from various music industry organizations. And Kight received three different Female Artist of the Year nods as well.

And her 2023 "Sticks & Strings" album was nominated for THREE awards for Acoustic Album from various industry organizations - a Blues Music Award, a Blues Blast award, and and Independent Blues Award. It debuted at #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart, #11 on the Big Blues Chart, #16 on the Living Blues Radio Chart, #19 on the Australian Blues and Roots Chart, and at #22 on the North American College & Community Radio Chart (NACC). And EG's trio - Gary Porter (drums/harmonica) and Ken Wynn (guitar/dobro) performed several songs from the record on the Blues Music Awards show in Memphis in May.

With a total of 21 music nominations over the last 25 years, Kight has no plans to slow down. She’s writing more new songs and performing more live shows, taking her unique blend of roots music to various stages across the country.

No matter the stage, wherever she’s making music, she’s at home. It’s what she does. It’s what she loves… 

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"She’s as classy, sassy, confident and credible as they come. Kight provides new hues for the blues while ensuring they remain compelling and engaging all at the same time."
- American Songwriter Magazine

"Her storytelling skills and down home southern humor 
add warmth to already spirited live performances.”
- Creative Loafing

Doors: 6:30, Music: 7:30

Tickets: $20 (advance) $22 (day of)

All ages welcome