Here are the top five events that will surely make your weekends fun and memorable.
Location: The Seed Theatre | 1100 Market Street
Date & Time: May 3 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM [all ages] | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM [18+]
Price: $10 [cover charge adults] $5 [kids under 12] Free [kids under 5]
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This will be a day to show off your creativity with their cosplay contest, dive into gaming tournaments or trading sessions, panel discussions with insightful Q&A, a display of different artist collectibles and a merchandise marketplace, creating a day filled with fun, friendship, and plenty of Pikachu-themed excitement for Pokémon fans of all ages and interests. There will also be an all ages show at 5PM and an 18+ drag & burlesque show at 9PM.
Location: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium | 399 Mccallie Avenue
Date & Time: May 3 – 5 | 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Price: $81.10 – $1091.23 | Buy your tickets here.
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Get ready for a live theatrical treat with this hit Broadway musical! Based on the beloved 2004 movie, this show has captivated audiences with its catchy tunes, witty dialogue, and relatable story. Featuring memorable songs like “Apex Predator” and “I’d Rather Be Me,” Mean Girls promises a night of laughter, music, and fun that you won’t soon forget.
Location: Camp Jordan Amphitheatre | 323 Parkway East Ridge
Date & Time: May 4 – 5 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: Free
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Enjoy a vibrant festival featuring over 175 vendors, food trucks, inflatables, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, and more, all with a taco-themed twist!
FLOWER BEAD CRAFTING – CREATE MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS
Location: Bud’s Creative Arts Center | 5325 Old Hixson Pike
Date & Time: May 4 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $65 [with supplies] | Register here. | Limited seats available.
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Seed beads are a crafting trend in the latest issue of Better Homes & Garden. Learn how to create personalized gifts for Mother’s Day, with projects about flowers, bows, and napkin rings. Participants will enjoy using a bead spinner to string beads effortlessly, eliminating the need to thread individual pieces, and at the same time be exposed to various techniques that you can use to make other decorative items.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Location: First Horizon Pavilion | 1801 Reggie White Boulevard
Date & Time: May 5 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price: Free
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Take advantage of buying locally sourced strawberry-based products like salsa, cake, candles and freshly picked strawberries. Additionally, you get to witness a festive celebration of Cinco De Mayo with Margaritas and a live Mariachi band, featuring Mariachi Sol of Dalton, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM.