New Threads Kick Off & People Raising Event
We are building a community, and this is your invitation.
On Friday, May 22 at 7:30pm, we’re gathering at Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga,
TN.
Whether you’re a part of New Threads, have been circling from a distance, or are just
hearing about us, you are invited into the conversation.
What to expect:
Think less formal and more “creative gathering with momentum.”
• A laid-back mixer with good food and good people.
• A short, compelling glimpse into where New Threads is headed.
• Staged readings of short scenes from projects in development.
• A room full of artists, culture-makers, and theatre lovers.
New Threads is about creating work that goes there, exploring questions that matter,
and bringing people together.
If you’re drawn to storytelling that says something real, spaces where people actually
connect, and building a creative community that’s open, thoughtful, and alive… you’re
going to want to be in this room.
Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay after and connect.
Friday, May 22, at 7:30pm
Barking Legs Theater
1307 Dodds Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404
$5 ticket (Plus surcharges)
The NEW Monthly Jazz Jam for Pros
Spring is here, and with it renewal and regrowth with our Monthly Jazz Jammer program.
We are expanding to two events to better serve students of jazz, players of differing levels of experience and the community of jazz listeners.
Professional/advanced players will have the opportunity to share their music with a house trio on the last Monday of the month from 7:30-9:30 pm. Audiences will be encouraged for these evenings, and admission charges will be in keeping with Wednesday Jazz! The house trio will rotate, but will be top-notch players from the community.
Beginners/Intermediate players will gather on the last Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm. Gordan Inman will guide the session. The first session will be Sunday, June 28. Beyond the participants, these sessions won't be for a listening audience.
Audience Tickets- $10 in advanced and $12 at the door
Tenor Madness: Holloway & Wyatt present a Tribute to Sonny Rollins
The concert is presented by Alan Wyatt and Rusty Holloway, and East Tennessee jazz fans will recognize that this is the perfect pair to present the music of the tenor titan, Sonny Rollins. The music and personnel cue off Sonny’s great 1956 LP, Tenor Madness, with Alan in the Sonny Rollins role and Rusty channeling the great bassist on the album, Paul Chambers. Rounding out the quartet are Summit Hetman on Red Garland’s piano bench and Keith Brown as drummer Philly Joe Jones. Young Austin Pettit, who is quickly becoming a favorite here, will be a guest second sax on a couple of tunes. Big shoes to fill, but these musicians are up to the task.
This will be an evening of bebop, swinging and demonstrating the timeless attraction of some of the most compelling music from the 1950s.
This is a Wednesday Jazz Special Event on the main stage. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer the usual Wednesday member benefit on this one.
Student Tickets are available for $10 at the door with proper ID.
From Within (Friday)
You're invited to a special performance Friday, May 29th starting at 7pm. We hope you will join us for an intimate evening of solo performances and original choreography by our local and loved Teaching Artists who bring their passion and talent to our public schools, community centers, and adult dance studio everyday.
From Within (Saturday)
You're invited to a special performance Saturday, May 30th starting at 7pm. We hope you will join us for an intimate evening of solo performances and original choreography by our local and loved Teaching Artists who bring their passion and talent to our public schools, community centers, and adult dance studio everyday.
Monday Nite Big Band: The Music of Sammy Nestico
Show of hands: How many of you know the name of Sammy Nestico? I confess to having only a vague familiarity with Sammy until the Monday Nite Big Band began their First Monday shows at Barking Legs. He arranged for the Count Basie band for the better part of 20 years, which brought him a share in 4 Grammy awards. Sammy lived a long and highly productive musical life, and his Wikipedia page will give you a nice glimpse into his world.
The bottom line: The Monday Nite Big Band will bring his rich and swinging sounds to life at Barking Legs!
Jack Wright - Evan Lipson - Jonah Gelbart: Almost Music
These three will be making a Southeast tour in May and June 2026 that will involve collaborations with a variety of musicians in the South, All together, it's a kind of rolling festival involving ten musicians, not to mention sessions along the way. Participating musicians at Barking Legs will be drawn from frequent collaborators Brady Sharp, Bruce Kaplan, Randy Smith, Ernie Paik and Jon Brummit.
Jack Wright (b. 1942) is a musician described as playing "post-electronic saxophone, and dedicated to to free playing since 1979. Described thirty years ago as an "undergrounder by design," he is a veteran improviser based mainly in Philadelphia. He has played mostly on tour through the US and Europe since the early 80s in search of interesting partners and playing situations. Now at 83 he is still the "Johnny Appleseed of Free Improvisation," as guitarist Davey Williams called him in the 80s, on the road as much as ever. He continues to inspire players outside music-school careerdom, playing sessions with visiting and resident players old and new. He's said to have the widest vocabulary of any saxophonist, including leaping pitches, punchy, precise timing, sharp and intrusive multiphonics, surprising gaps of silence, and obscene animalistic sounds. Apart from interviews, for a true assessment of his and his partners music and for links to his writings (including The Free Musics) go here: Spring Garden Music,
Evan Lipson (b. 1981) has lived with the incurable disease of music since early adolescence, seeking the liminal realms in which intellect and instinct, history and myth, and creative and destructive force intersect. Drawn towards aberrant perspectives at an early age, his formative activities were primarily rooted in extreme and discordant forms stemming from various traditions of “underground” and ancient musics. He may or may not have some degree of affiliation with Rev. Fred Lane in addition to a social scientific think tank known as MEINSCHAFT.
“It's Disaster Amnesiac's wish that in, say, one hundred years, musicians such as Evan Lipson and their contributions to a truly creative culture are discussed and valued.” -Mark Pino (Disaster Amnesiac)
Wednesday Jazz: Nathan Warner Quartet
It is always a treat when we get to present trumpeter Nathan Warner on a Wednesday. Fantastic player, superb band. The quartet features Shawn Perkinson on guitar, David Schwab on bass and Matt Turnure on drums. Always hits the high notes!
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.
Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm
Nicholas Krolak: Past Lives Album Release Concert
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Saturday, June 6th, 2026
7PM
Barking Legs Theater
1307 Dodds Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
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"Somewhere between Charles Mingus and Johnny Greenwood there is a sound that bassist/composer Nicholas Krolak seeks."
"A young veteran of the Philadelphia music scene. He has spent the last decade working as a side-man, experiencing new styles, and studying with the masters. Now, he has taken all he has learned and is applying it to his own artistic adventures."
"Tracing the lineage of bebop into the contemporary, while constantly balancing the pulse of the city and the mysticism of nature: he has been described as…"
“a different kind of songwriter—perhaps a different kind of jazz musician altogether. He’s like the bass playing, modern embodiment of Walt Whitman. And, just as Whitman used his prose poems, Krolak uses his music to celebrate and also reconcile the competing and contradictory nature of the two worlds he straddles: the natural and the urban."
Matt Silver - WRTI
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This tour exists inside the world of PAST LIVES !!!
It takes shape in rooms where listening changes ... where sound lingers, attention sharpens, and the space between notes matters. These are not ordinary nights. They unfold gradually, shaped by the room, the people in it, and whatever arrives in the moment
Nothing is rushed ...
Nothing is repeated ...
The music is allowed to breathe, to stretch, to move time in unfamiliar ways. What happens is shared, fleeting, and difficult to describe afterward ... something you feel more than remember
If this resonates, you’re invited ...
There's just one catch ... tickets are limited ... don't wait ... see you there !
The Oz Noy Trio
We are delighted to present a very special Wednesday Jazz Event featuring The Oz Noy Trio with Oz Noy, Dave Weckl, and Brian Charette. Advance word is out, and this is one of our most eagerly anticipated performances in memory. We’ll be on the main stage, of course for what is sure to be a powerful performance by 3 of the most accomplished and creative musicians around.
This performance will be held on the main stage at Barking Legs Theater.
Tickets to this show are not eligible for tickets included with Barking Legs membership packages.
Wednesday Jazz: Dexter Bell
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.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
Seed: First Stone
A red hand holding a martini glass cheers to a blue hand holding a bourbon glass.
Join Seed Theatre for the world premiere of First Stone, Brianna Jean’s 15th stage show premiere—a new play about protest, belief, identity, and the fragile, necessary work of finding common ground. Set against the backdrop of a family-friendly drag show under siege by churches, activists, and outside agitators, First Stone explores what happens when queer people and religious people are forced to stop shouting across the street and start seeing one another as fully human. With humor, heartbreak, and surprising tenderness, the play asks whether love can still speak louder than fear, and whether faith and queerness can meet not in easy agreement, but in honesty, compassion, and shared humanity.
First Stone is built around a tense public conflict over a family-friendly drag event, but what makes it compelling is that it refuses to flatten either side into a cartoon. At its heart are Zeeky, a trans woman organizing the event, and Virgil, a pastor who opposes it but is still deeply committed to love, dignity, and protecting people from cruelty. The story repeatedly returns to the idea that even in the middle of protest, fear, and cultural division, there are still human beings trying to understand each other.
This work is inspired by protests that occurred at The Seed Theatre in November 2022, though the turnout was vastly different.
Seed: First Stone
Join Seed Theatre for the world premiere of First Stone, Brianna Jean’s 15th stage show premiere—a new play about protest, belief, identity, and the fragile, necessary work of finding common ground. Set against the backdrop of a family-friendly drag show under siege by churches, activists, and outside agitators, First Stone explores what happens when queer people and religious people are forced to stop shouting across the street and start seeing one another as fully human. With humor, heartbreak, and surprising tenderness, the play asks whether love can still speak louder than fear, and whether faith and queerness can meet not in easy agreement, but in honesty, compassion, and shared humanity.
First Stone is built around a tense public conflict over a family-friendly drag event, but what makes it compelling is that it refuses to flatten either side into a cartoon. At its heart are Zeeky, a trans woman organizing the event, and Virgil, a pastor who opposes it but is still deeply committed to love, dignity, and protecting people from cruelty. The story repeatedly returns to the idea that even in the middle of protest, fear, and cultural division, there are still human beings trying to understand each other.
This work is inspired by protests that occurred at The Seed Theatre in November 2022, though the turnout was vastly different.
Seed: First Stone
Join Seed Theatre for the world premiere of First Stone, Brianna Jean’s 15th stage show premiere—a new play about protest, belief, identity, and the fragile, necessary work of finding common ground. Set against the backdrop of a family-friendly drag show under siege by churches, activists, and outside agitators, First Stone explores what happens when queer people and religious people are forced to stop shouting across the street and start seeing one another as fully human. With humor, heartbreak, and surprising tenderness, the play asks whether love can still speak louder than fear, and whether faith and queerness can meet not in easy agreement, but in honesty, compassion, and shared humanity.
First Stone is built around a tense public conflict over a family-friendly drag event, but what makes it compelling is that it refuses to flatten either side into a cartoon. At its heart are Zeeky, a trans woman organizing the event, and Virgil, a pastor who opposes it but is still deeply committed to love, dignity, and protecting people from cruelty. The story repeatedly returns to the idea that even in the middle of protest, fear, and cultural division, there are still human beings trying to understand each other.
This work is inspired by protests that occurred at The Seed Theatre in November 2022, though the turnout was vastly different.
Wednesday Jazz: Adam Stone
Guitarist Adam Stone is one of Chattanooga’s most eclectic musicians, and his passionate embrace of everything he touches and his boundless energy have made him one of our favorites. Not to mention his fantastic guitar playing. Every show he’s played at Barking Legs has been unique, and this quartet will continue the trend. Join us for the adventure.
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.
Push & Pull: A Mother’s Day Performance
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.
Mother's Day Weekend Comedy Explosion!
McCloud Entertainment is bringing Comedy back to Chattanooga . We are bringing the FUNNIEST Comedians to the City!! 2 SHOWS ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
This show will be Headlined by Comedian Barbara Carlyle. You may have seen her on the Tiffany Haddish Tour and her Netfix show "They Ready". Also featuring your hometown ComedianMs. LOL, and it's all Hosted by Nashville Comedian Renard Hirsh.
If you haven't heard of these Comedians don't worry, you will remember them when you leave!!!
ALL TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!
Drag on Dodds
Drag on Dodds
Come on out to Chattanooga's new open stage drag show! Queen, kings, and everyone in-between will compete for a chance to place in the top 3, voted on by YOU! Bring your ones and get ready to party with us April 30th and May 7th at Barking Legs!
Doors at 7:30 pm. Show at 8.
This show is 18+ only.
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Wyatt Quartet
An evening with the Alan Wyatt Quartet is two hours spent experiencing some of the finest jazz you’ll hear anywhere. Alan’s exquisite saxophone playing is beautifully complemented by Shawn Perkinson on guitar, David Schwab on bass and Stephen Humphries on drums. The Quartet has made First Wednesdays a Barking Legs institution. NYC level musicianship right on Dodds Avenue.
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 Night Big Band Goes Latin with Steve Vincent
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.
Cue the Dice: Faerie Fiasco
Please contact Seed Theater on any ticketing or event inquiries.
Cue the Dice is Seed Theatre and Tabletop Revue’s immersive fundraising adventure where theatre meets the magic of tabletop storytelling. Audiences are invited to step inside a live game of Dungeons & Dragons as performers bring heroes, villains, and chaotic surprises to life onstage — with the roll of the dice shaping every twist of the journey.
No two shows are ever the same, and the audience becomes part of the quest, helping guide choices, cheer on daring moments, and witness epic storytelling unfold in real time. Equal parts comedy, improv, fantasy, and heart, Cue the Dice celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the joy of shared imagination — all while supporting the mission and community programs of Seed Theatre.
Drag on Dodds
Come on out to Chattanooga's new open stage drag show!
Queen, kings, and everyone in-between will compete for a chance to place in the top 3, voted on by YOU!
Bring your ones and get ready to party with us April 30th and May 7th at Barking Legs!
Doors at 7:30. Show at 8. This show is 18+ only
Wednesday Jazz: Stephen Powers Sextet
Guitarist Stephen Powers has become one of our favorite jazzers here at the Legs. Prodigious technique on guitar coupled with continuous growth as a musician always make for a great evening. For this show, Stephen will be working with the sextet that blew minds when they played for us a few months ago. The band features Grady Dickinson and Matt Roehrich on saxes, Danny Sample on drums, Matt Turnure on drums and Given Graber on bass. Formidable! On the main stage.
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.
Monthly Jazz Jam
Join us for our Monthly Jazz Jam, the last Sunday of every month. The 45 minute section beginning right at 1:00pm, will be for players with basic-to-intermediate skills on their instrument who are relatively new to jazz improvisation.
From 2:00-3:00, more experienced players will jam with a designated band leader. If the players choose, the jam will extend to 4:00. James Ward will be at the helm this month. There is no fee for participation. This event is for fun, networking, learning, teaching, listening and the love of jazz.
Listeners are welcome, with $5 donation encouraged to support the house band.
Irish Trad Fiddle with Dylan Foley & Matt Mancuso
Dylan Foley is one of the most accomplished fiddlers in Irish traditional music today and a four-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion. Hailed by master fiddler Brian Conway as “one of the finest fiddlers of his generation,” Foley is known for his technical brilliance, dynamic style, and deep respect for the tradition.
Matt Mancuso is a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays both fiddle and trumpet. His playing is spirited and exuberant, yet underpinned by deep technical mastery. As a young child, Matt was introduced to Irish Music by his father Pete, a respected guitarist. Matt studied with the renowned musician and teacher Maureen Glynn and with Tony De Marco Matt went on to compete in the prestigious All Ireland competitions.
Seed Theater: Battle Jacket Making Party
Protest Party for All - 4/25/2026 - 2pm-5pm - BARKING LEGS
Protest Party: Make It. Wear It. Mean It.
It’s like a Tupperware party… but totally unhinged.
Join us for Protest Party, an afternoon of creativity, community, and a little bit of chaos—where instead of selling plastic containers, we’re building power, expression, and resistance you can wear. Bring your friends and get ready to design your own battle jacket—a bold, wearable statement of who you are and what you stand for. Whether your vibe is punk, political, playful, or all of the above, this is your space to create something loud, visible, and unapologetically you.
Hosted by Barking Legs Theater and benefiting Seed Theatre, this party blends craft, community, and cause into one unforgettable afternoon. Please check your email the night before for the address! And be advised, this home has cats! If you have allergies, take an extra allergy pill!
✨ What to expect:
DIY battle jacket creation including a mix of patches and pins
Fabric Paints, DIY patches and instruction/tools included
Additional patches, pins, and accessories on hand for purchase
Fundraising to support Seed Theatre’s work
Big energy, bold ideas, and zero judgment
This isn’t just a party—it’s a reminder that art is protest, community is power, and change can start in a living room (or wherever we gather).
📅Saturday, April 25h @ 2pm
In the Barking Legs Garden
Come make something that says what needs to be said.
Stay to help change the city—one party at a time. 🌱
Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/barking-legs-protest-party
Postponed: Hallelujah Chattanooga: The Preface
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO AUGUST 27th
An evening of poetry and live music
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Early Worm: Late Bird
$42.30
Time is relative like my little cousin Adele.
Charcuterie feast provided by Pedestrians Wine and Cheese.
Being part of the very first Hallelujah Chattanooga experience. Look at you go.
A typed by hand program that can serve as a bookmark
Fly Bird: Fiery Horse
$94.23
You get it. This is your year. You are the fiery horse.
There’s no way with all your passion and drive, you cannot nor will not fly. Get it.
Early Worm +
Hallelujah Chattanooga: Preface
signed book of poetry
Priority seating
Feathers of a Horse
$423
Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Horses have feathers and you already found yours. Hallelujah Chattanooga. You see the vision. You’re in the vision. It’s your vision. You want to invest and make sure this happens for the next decade. Thank you.
Hallelujah.
Chattanooga.
For individuals or businesses alike.
Early Worm + Fly Bird
Hallelujah Chattanooga: Preface, Limited Edition Hardcover, signed
Table seating on the stage.
Free Fly Bird: Fiery ticket to the next Hallelujah Chattanooga experience this year.
One Artist Card:
One question to be submitted before the conversation starts that the artist has to answer.
Complimentary non alcoholic beverages:
Fiery Horse
Fly Bird
Name(personal or business) mentioned as founding supporter for the next three events.
Wednesday Jazz: Eric Vaughn Trio
Eric Vaughn returns to Barking Legs (and this may be our last chance to enjoy him for a bit)! Eric is high energy, whether playing the piano or singing, and the evening should be serious fun. His band features bassist Spencer Blake, and there’s a good chance of some guests on hand.
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.
Vance Thompson Quintet
We are very thankful to be able to bring in Vance Thompson’s fantastic quintet as a special Sunday afternoon jazz matinee. Some of you may see a familiar face from prior performances at Barking Legs, but the mallets are throwing you off. We have known Vance as a trumpeter, but he has rechanneled his jazz skills to the vibraphone. Pretty impressive and pretty inspiring, but the full story will have to wait.
Vance is the founder of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, and his Knoxville-based quartet features Taber Gable on piano, Ken Brown on drums and Taylor Coker on bass. Bringing it to the quintet configuration is guitarist Steve Kovalcheck, who is something of a legend, now based in Colorado.
I was lucky enough to hear a slightly different version of this quartet during a live recording session for Vance’s album, Lost and Found, last year. Bringing this quintet to Barking Legs is really a treat for Chattanooga.
The Times of London. Four Stars. “[Lost and Found] is a joyous, jubilant portrait of musical rebirth that chimes with the rest of this irresistible album. In that sense, it’s very special. Just like its remarkable creator.”
Bubba and the Beast
Bubba and the Beast
Step into a fairy tale that traded its glass slippers for steel-toe boots.
Bubba and the Beast is a rowdy, heartfelt, and gloriously off-the-rails theatrical romp from Seed Theatre, taking over Barking Legs Theater on April 17 & 18. Written by comedy legend Bubba Que, this Southern-fried spin on a certain “beauty meets beast” situation introduces us to Bubba—charming, chaotic, and maybe not the hero you’d expect—who stumbles into a cursed world where the Beast isn’t just misunderstood… he's got opinions. And boundaries. And frankly, better emotional intelligence than most people Bubba’s dated.
With music direction by Gordon Inman, the show bounces between toe-tapping numbers and laugh-out-loud moments, all while sneaking in a surprisingly tender story about vulnerability, accountability, and what it actually takes to break a curse (hint: it’s not just “true love’s kiss,” y’all).
Expect big characters, bigger feelings, and a whole lot of playful chaos as Bubba fumbles their way through enchanted objects, emotional breakthroughs, and the uncomfortable realization that the real transformation might need to happen on the inside. Come for the comedy, stay for the heart, and leave with a new favorite version of a story you thought you already knew. 🌱
Bubba and the Beast contains adult humor and themes, including sexual references, suggestive language, sexual imagery, and innuendo presented in a comedic and theatrical context. The production also includes mature discussions around relationships, identity, and personal growth. This show is recommended for adult audiences (18+)
Wednesday Jazz: Dexter Bell
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.
Tickets - $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Music begins at 7:30pm.
Female Sexuality Through an Art Historical Lens
Join this 4 hour educational workshop for individuals identifying as women or assigned female at birth centered on exploring and challenging the impact artistic narratives have on female sexuality. Looking at famous artwork, you’ll walk with Meg to learn how art is used to create/sustain narratives about female sexuality and explore the connection these have to your relationship with your sexual self.
In this 4 hour workshop, learn the tools to:
- Examine visual media using art historical analysis
- Challenge harmful narratives about female sexuality using a deconstructive approach
- Embrace freedom from limiting sexual narratives
Meg is a licensed therapist, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and art history lover who is passionate about helping others find sexual liberation through deconstruction. Learn more about Meg’s therapeutic work at www.dusktherapy.com. This event is not therapy; it is a mixture of education, exploration, and connection.
This event is Queer and Trans inclusive, recognizing the constructed nature of gender within society. If you identify as a woman or have experienced the negative impact of harmful views of female sexuality in your life, this event is a safe place for you.
Alex Lopez and Memphis Lightning as The Lightning Xpress 4/10/26
Coming to Barking Legs Theater, 2 nationally touring artists join forces to create a special rocking blues concert AND its a double new album release show! Billboard chart topping artist The Alex Lopez Xpress AND Sweetone recording artist Memphis Lightning. Friday, April 10th at 7 PM. Get ready for the perfect blend of rock and blues...and to be electrified by this concert...
2 blues/rock acts featuring 2 new albums on 1 stage for1 amazing night of music! A show you don't want to miss!
The Lightning Xpress show is the union of two talented rock/blues artists that has been bringing high-energy and great music to venues across the country. The bands perform a non-stop 2 hour plus concert where they each do a set and then seamlessly interchange members during parts of the concert to create a unique special experience.
Fans have said:
* one of the best blues concert I've ever seen
*super impressive high-energy, these guys just never stop
* awesome fantastic show, there is something special about when these bands get together
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, 2 which reached the Billboard top ten, and his new release "Retro Revival". Music Critics are already calling it a contender for blues/rock album of the year(Indie Music Magazine). 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 also includes Grammy-nominated Big Red, a preeminent bass performer and songwriter. Memphis Lightning is celebrated for their fusion of styles reminiscent of Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger. Their rabid loyal following has made them one of the top drawing artists in the southeast all the way up the east coast and into Maine and their shows have been defined by one critic as electrifying.
Both The Alex Lopez Xpress(ALX) and Memphis Lightning are releasing NEW albums early 2026 and will be performing the album for one of the first times
YES it's a new album release show featuring 2 NEW albums!
Wednesday Jazz: Nathan Warner Quartet
It is always a treat when we get to present trumpeter Nathan Warner on a Wednesday. Fantastic player, superb band. The quartet features Shawn Perkinson on guitar, David Schwab on bass and Matt Turnure on drums. Always hits the high notes!
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.
Ticket prices- $10 advance, $12 at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00pm
Wham! The Music of Buddy Rich with the 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. The band was founded by pianist and band leader Paul Lohorn and saxophonist Ed Leamon.
The band's monthly "First Mondays at Barking Legs" have become an institution, featuring the power of 17 instrumentalists, plus the exquisite vocals of Paige Denton. Experience the power, straight up!
An Evening with John Cowan & Luke Bulla
John Cowan, hailed as the Voice of Newgrass, has been singing his heart out for more than forty years and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, Cowan applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock – often within the space of a single concert. His ability to move fluidly through multiple styles, and carry mesmerized audiences on the journey with him, has set him apart as one of the most loved and admired vocal artists of his generation, not just by fans and critics but among fellow musicians as well.
Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Luke has played fiddle and recorded with Ricky Skaggs, Lyle Lovett, Brandi Carlile, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, Bryan Sutton, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Shawn Colvin, Tony Rice, Chris Thile, and Earl Scruggs, to name a few.
Wednesday Jazz: Alan Wyatt Quartet
An evening with the Alan Wyatt Quartet is two hours spent experiencing some of the finest jazz you’ll hear anywhere. Alan’s exquisite saxophone playing is beautifully complemented by Shawn Perkinson on guitar, David Schwab on bass and Stephen Humphries on drums. The Quartet has made First Wednesdays a Barking Legs institution. NYC level musicianship right on Dodds Avenue.
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.
Monthly Jazz Jam
Join us for our Monthly Jazz Jam, the last Sunday of every month. The 45 minute section beginning right at 1:00pm, will be for players with basic-to-intermediate skills on their instrument who are relatively new to jazz improvisation.
From 2:00-3:00, more experienced players will jam with a designated band leader. If the players choose, the jam will extend to 4:00. Stephen Powers will be at the helm this month. There is no fee for participation. This event is for fun, networking, learning, teaching, listening and the love of jazz.
Listeners are welcome, with $5 donation encouraged to support the house band.
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Just Like You [Transgender Voices on Being a Human]
Seed Theatre presents Just Like You: Trans Voices on Being Human; a powerful evening of storytelling that brings transgender voices to the stage in an honest, intimate, and deeply human performance. Developed in collaboration with transgender artists from Hamilton County and surrounding communities, this live performance features personal monologues that explore the everyday realities of life—family, work, relationships, humor, joy, struggle, and resilience. Rather than telling stories about transgender people, Just Like You creates space for trans individuals to tell their own stories directly to the audience. Through these authentic voices, the performance invites audiences to connect with experiences that are deeply personal yet universally human.
At the heart of this project is a belief that stories about marginalized communities should be told by the people who live them whenever possible. Too often, narratives about trans people are shaped by those outside the community simply because they are more visible, convenient, or accessible to producers. This project intentionally centers trans voices themselves—honoring lived experience, agency, and authenticity by ensuring the people most impacted by these stories are the ones sharing them.
Guided by Seed Theatre’s Creative Director, a published playwright, participating artists have developed their narratives through a supportive creative process designed to honor each storyteller’s voice. The result is an evening of moving, thoughtful, and sometimes humorous reflections that celebrate identity, dignity, and community.
Just Like You is more than a performance—it is an opportunity to listen, learn, and connect through the shared power of storytelling.
Event Details
March 27 & March 28, 2026 @ 8pm
Barking Legs Theater 1307 Dodds Ave Chattanooga, TN
Live storytelling performance
Opportunity to connect with Transgender Advocates
Join us for an evening that celebrates humanity, honors lived experience, and reminds us that our stories—no matter where we come from—are more alike than we may realize.
Friday night's production will be standard pricing. Saturday will have an alternate ticketing link for Pay What You Can Pricing, with support from Artsbuild's Artist Work in Partnership Grant
Standard Ticket Link (Friday & Saturday)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/just-like-you-transgender-voices-on-being-a-human
Pay what You Can Ticket Link (Saturday Only)
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/just-like-you-pay-what-you-can-saturday-only
Wednesday Jazz: Yattie Westfield is Back!
It has been way too long since we've had the opportunity to present the AMAZING Yattie Westfield, so this booking is especially sweet. Yattie has put together a trio that we can't wait to hear him with guitarist Damian Szidiropoulosz and Knoxville stalwart Jon Hamar on bass. Hold onto your hats, folks!
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