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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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+)
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.”
Hallelujah Chattanooga: The Preface
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.
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.
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.
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
Seed Theatre Presents Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika
18+ Audience Only
For Ticket Questions and Inquiries Please Contact Seed Theatre
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, March 13 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 14 – 1:00PM & 7:00 PM
Friday, March 20 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 - 1:00PM & 7:00PM
Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika continues the epic, soaring story that Seed Theatre began in 2025 with Millennium Approaches. In this sweeping conclusion, the characters confront love, loss, faith, and transformation as the world around them shifts and fractures.
The play dives deeper into the political, spiritual, and emotional fallout of the AIDS crisis, exploring what it means to survive, to rebuild, and to imagine a future in the face of devastation. With bold theatricality, biting humor, and aching humanity, Seed Theatre’s production carries audiences through the chaos and compassion of a changing America — and asks what we owe to one another in the struggle to live and to hope.
Special Showing on Saturday March 21st @ 1pm -
Talkback session will be hosted with Crew & special speakers following the show
Directed by: Juniper Harp
Stage Manager: Peyton Hudson
Assistant Stage Manager: Katherine Johnson
Production Assist: Brianna Haley
Fight Choreography: Cody Robinson Steele
Light Design: Mixy Mixon
Sound Design: Gage Miller
18+ Audience Only
For Ticket Questions and Inquiries Please Contact Seed Theatre
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 Theatre Presents: Angels in America Part 2- Perestroika
18+ Audience Only
For Ticket Questions and Inquiries Please Contact Seed Theatre
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, March 13 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 14 – 1:00PM & 7:00 PM
Friday, March 20 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 - 1:00PM & 7:00PM
Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika continues the epic, soaring story that Seed Theatre began in 2025 with Millennium Approaches. In this sweeping conclusion, the characters confront love, loss, faith, and transformation as the world around them shifts and fractures.
The play dives deeper into the political, spiritual, and emotional fallout of the AIDS crisis, exploring what it means to survive, to rebuild, and to imagine a future in the face of devastation. With bold theatricality, biting humor, and aching humanity, Seed Theatre’s production carries audiences through the chaos and compassion of a changing America — and asks what we owe to one another in the struggle to live and to hope.
Special Showing on Saturday March 21st @ 1pm -
Talkback session will be hosted with Crew & special speakers following the show
Directed by: Juniper Harp
Stage Manager: Peyton Hudson
Assistant Stage Manager: Katherine Johnson
Production Assist: Brianna Haley
Fight Choreography: Cody Robinson Steele
Light Design: Mixy Mixon
Sound Design: Gage Miller
18+ Audience Only
For Ticket Questions and Inquiries Please Contact Seed Theatre
Wednesday Jazz: Mark Jones Trio
We’ve been trying to get this trio into Wednesday Jazz for quite some time, and it’s finally happening. Mark Jones is a guitarist who covers alot of ground musically. Beautiful player. This is bound to be him at his jazziest. He is sure to be very well complemented by bassist Given Graber and the always spot-on drummer, Jim Crumble. Can’t wait.
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
Miss Strawberry's Runway After Dark
Miss Strawberry Presents: Runway After Dark at Barking Legs Theater!
March 7th
Doors open at 7 | Show 8pm-10pm
Tickets:
Couples VIP $100
Single VIP $60
Early bird (August 1st-15th)
General $30
Regular
General $40
Cody Ray & Ben Stephens
MAR 6th @
BARKING LEGS THEATER
7PM | $15
Cody Ray will share his songs alongside Given Graber, John Hooker, Craig Pratt, as well as Gordon Inman, Neal Brite, and John Davis where the lyrics and music work in conversation to tell stories about life and process.
Ben Stephens will open the night with his keyboard, his boy Bob, and a drum machine. They'll explore sound and form together.
Artist Links:
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, ALMOST ALWAYS the last Sunday of every month. This jam is being held on March 1, which is our honorary February 29. 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. Adam Stone 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.
CANCELED/BEING RESCHEDULED Faith, Community, and Fabulous
February 28th | 7:00 PM
On February 28th, Seed Theatre invites you to an extraordinary evening of drag, community, and collective action in support of Queers Feed the City, our ongoing food security initiative serving LGBTQ+ individuals and neighbors experiencing food insecurity across Chattanooga.
This one-night-only event brings together an unexpected and powerful coalition:
3 faith leaders / clergy members in drag
3 local community leaders in drag
3 professional drag performers
Together, these nine performers take the stage not just to entertain, but to make a statement: feeding our city requires unity across difference.
In a time when communities are often divided, this event celebrates what becomes possible when faith leaders, civic voices, artists, and organizers stand together in joy, visibility, and shared responsibility. Drag becomes the language of connection—bold, playful, reverent, and unapologetically human.
Proceeds from the evening directly support Queers Feed the City, helping stock community fridges, sustain food distribution, and ensure no-barrier access to nourishment for our most vulnerable neighbors.
✨ Come witness courage.
✨ Come celebrate community.
✨ Come help feed the city.
Briteboy with Ceremonia
FEB 27TH @
BARKING LEGS THEATER
7PM | Tickets - $15
There’s a confessional nature to Briteboy’s music. An examination of walking through life. These feelings of nostalgia and pain are present in their recordings.
THIS SHOW IS GONNA GET LOUD.
Briteboy is no stranger to volume and building a wall of sound to carry their songs.
Ceremonia will join the night, setting the tone with stillness at the beginning before we swim in the big sounds of Briteboy.
Wednesday Jazz: Alex Keiss Trio
We’re eagerly awaiting guitarist Alex Keiss’s first appearance back in the Lounge in too long He really lights the place up with his high energy take on modern jazz. He’ll be joined by Tony Tortora on bass and Spencer West on drums.
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
The Crankie Show: Hand Turned Tales by Magical Thinkers
Crankies are a traditional Appalachian art form, starting with long, illustrated scrolls that tell true-life stories. Each scroll is wound around two spools and loaded into a box with a viewing window. The scroll is then hand-cranked while the story is narrated.
Come listen to the stories of twelve AI Center artists living with serious mental illnesses and watch their amazing panoramas unfold before your eyes at Barking Legs Theater on February 22nd at 2:30 pm. The AIM Center Crankie artists will be on hand to facilitate a talkback after the show.
B.L.A.C. Fest- Beyond the Frame
Beyond the Frame | February 21st | 2 pm-4 pm | 7pm-9pm
This showing features the full-length from Providence Newson Dance Company.
Beyond the Frame explores the artistic world of Crystal Newson: her movement language, influences, and interpretation—while bringing Black visual art to life on stage.
Black visual artworks are studied, interpreted, and translated into movement, allowing the choreography to respond to texture, emotion, color, and meaning found within each piece.
Beyond the Frame bridges three artistic worlds, honoring Black artists across disciplines while expanding how their work can be experienced into motion.
Learn more: https://www.thepopupproject.org/blacfest
Reach out to Pop-Up Project on any inquiries.
This event will be at Barking Legs Theater (1307 Dodds Avenue).
Seed Theatre: Nude Dudes Read Poetry (18+)
Nude Dudes Read Poetry is a bold, tongue-in-cheek fundraising showcase that celebrates vulnerability, body-positivity, and the power of spoken word. In this uniquely disarming evening, readers strip away pretense (and a bit more) as they share poems that are funny, heartfelt, reflective, and occasionally mischievous.
Equal parts comedy, intimacy, and art-house cabaret, the event invites audiences to lean into curiosity, joy, and human connection while supporting the mission and community work of Seed Theatre. This is a space of consent, respect, and celebration — where the body becomes part of the storytelling and poetry takes center stage.
Attendees must be 18+ as this show includes adult nudity.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nude-dudes-read-poetry
Wednesday Jazz: Marquis Dotson & Friends
Dexter Bell has been one of the anchors of our Wednesday Jazz in the Lounge from the start. For the 15 or so years Dexter's been leading "Third Wednesday" his most consistent compatriot has been the keyboard artist, Marquis Dotson. Tonight Marquis takes the reins. Should be special.
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.
Jazz is for Lovers 💘 Valentine's with Rishard and Kash Wright
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 bubbly.
Doors open at 6:30pm; music begins at 7:30pm.
All ages welcome.
Wednesday Jazz: Gordon Inman
Gordon Inman’s evenings as a bandleader at Wednesday Jazz are always a hit. It’s a treat hearing clarinet at the fore, and Gordon’s talent and charisma shine through. We are really looking forward to announcing Gordon’s band for the evening; his crew a few months back was truly stellar.
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 Theater: Cue The Dice- Here be Goblins!
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.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cue-the-dice-here-be-goblins
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.
Seed: Drag Mama's Stiletto Camp Showcase
Stiletto Camp Showcase
A Celebration of Drag, Growth, and Chosen Family
After an intensive week of learning, creation, and transformation, the performers of Stiletto Camp take the stage for a one-night-only showcase celebrating the art of drag and the power of queer mentorship.
This showcase is the culmination of Seed Theatre’s Stiletto Camp—a drag boot camp led by Chattanooga’s seasoned drag elders, designed to nurture emerging and evolving performers. Throughout the week, participants have trained in costuming, movement, presentation, character development, and stage confidence, guided by artists who have paved the way before them.
The Showcase Presentation is more than a performance—it’s a rite of passage. Expect bold looks, heartfelt moments, fierce artistry, and the unmistakable electricity that comes from artists stepping fully into themselves. Each number reflects not only technical growth, but the care, history, and community that Stiletto Camp is built on.
Join us as we celebrate new voices, honor drag legacy, and cheer on performers as they debut the work they’ve crafted together.
Come witness the future of drag—rooted in respect, resilience, and a whole lot of sparkle.
Wednesday Jazz: Ben Friberg Sextet
Ben Friberg Sextet— Live in the Lobby
Wednesday, January 28, 2025 | Barking Legs Theater 7:30 PM
Ben Friberg returns to the Barking Legs Lobby for an intimate evening exploring modern jazz, groove, and sonic storytelling. The program will blend emotionally charged and cutting-edge compositions from contemporary voices like Kurt Rosenwinkel, Geneviève Artadi, Nate Smith, Frederico Heliodoro, KNOWER, and Domi & JD Beck, alongside reinterpretations of works by Jacob Collier, Gretchen Parlato, Elliott Smith, and The Beatles.
The eve will travel a broad emotional spectrum — from tenderness and introspection to rhythmic fire and playful experimentation. Songs like Time to Rest Your Weary Head and Between the Bars invite quiet reflection, while pieces such as Take a Chance and Do Hot Girls Like Chords burst with humor and kinetic energy. The trio also dives deep into the harmonic universes of Rosenwinkel’s Blue Line, Heavenly Bodies, and Summer Song — lush compositions where lyricism meets improvisational daring.
Featuring Ben Friberg (guitar), Matt Turnure (drums), Paige Denton (vox), Tommy Sauter (bass), Stephen Powers (guitar), and Louis Heriveau (piano), the group bridges the worlds of acoustic intimacy and electric drive. Expect spontaneous interplay, rich textures, and realms/vibes that will leave you weightless.
The Lobby’s capacity is limited, seats & standing room went quickly last time — advance tickets recommended.
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. Gordon Inman 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.
CANCELLED: Concrete
Wesley Chi’s Original Staged Play: Concrete
January 22nd, 23rd, 24th Times TBA
*Mature Audiences Only*
Concrete is an original psychological drama exploring corporate alienation and identity loss. Written and directed by Wesley Chi, this 90-minute play follows a construction worker whose promotion leads him into an increasingly surreal corporate nightmare. The production features a cast of 8 local high school actors and deals with mature themes including mental health struggles and toxic work environments. The play is suitable only for mature audiences (comparable to R-rated content due to strong language and psychological themes).
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.
Wednesday Jazz: Eric Vaughn Trio
Eric Vaughn returns to Barking Legs! 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.