Ring in the holiday season with a multitude of Christmas concerts this weekend, including performances by the Chattanooga Girls Choir, Mid-South Symphonic Band and the Sound of Tennessee. Or see Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" brought to life by the Chattanooga Ballet and the Civic Ballet of Chattanooga. There are also several holiday markets taking place to satisfy last-minute Christmas shopping needs. To see what seasonal events remain for this season, check out the annual Chattanooga Times Free Press fall festival guide. Otherwise, here's this weekend's chronology.

ARTS

-- Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its autumn/holiday show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members have their works on display and available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The show will run through Jan. 24. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto. org.

-- North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, continues "Spices of Fall," a celebration of hues and textures from nature trails, both global and local. Civic center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through Dec. 30. For more information, contact the civic center at 423-870-8924.

-- Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues two exhibitions. In Gallery Five20, there is "Mindful," featuring works by Aimee Maschhoff and Renel Plouffe. In Gallery One11, there is "Am I Here?," featuring works by Jill Pope. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment Saturday-Sunday. The exhibitions will run through Dec. 18. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.

-- In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition "Wood Works," featuring the woodworking artistry of Roger Harvey. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Dec. 31. Learn more at intowngallery.com.

-- Area 61 Gallery, 721 Broad St., Suite 100, continues its exhibition, "Painting the Emotions of Nature, A New Season," featuring works by Jaime Barks. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Sunday and by appointment Tuesday-Wednesday. The exhibition will run through December, and the gallery will close at the end of the month. Learn more at area61gallery.com.

-- Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., continues its annual all-members salon show, featuring work from more than 150 local member artists. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Dec. 23. Learn more at avarts.org.

-- Liquidambar Art Gallery at Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, is open to showcase ceramics, glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes and paintings by local artists. All items are available for purchase. Visitors can also walk the forest nature trails while at the gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Central time zone) on weekends, and other times are by appointment (call 404-698-5444). This weekend, the gallery will have a holiday reception, featuring samples of local cider and cheese. Learn more at svionline.org or liquidambarsvi.wordpress.com.

COMEDY

-- Steve-O will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. This is an 18 and older show. Tickets cost $31-$67. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.

DANCE

-- Chattanooga Ballet will present its annual production of "The Nutcracker" with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. The production features more than 200 students from Chattanooga Ballet's school with live music performed by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera. Tickets cost $28-$98. Learn more at chaballet.org.

-- Civic Ballet of Chattanooga and Massari Wood Dance Center will present "The Nutcracker" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. Tickets cost $18-$21. Learn more at utc.edu/fine-arts-center.

FILM

-- Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., will present screenings of "Moana 2," "Interstellar" and "The Polar Express" through the weekend. "Moana 2" will screen at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. The film is rated PG. "Interstellar" will screen at 8:45 p.m. Friday and 8:15 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The film is rated PG-13. "The Polar Express" will screen at 11 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon Saturday and 10 a.m. and noon Sunday, with screenings continuing through Dec. 29. The film is rated G. General admission tickets for "Moana 2" and "Interstellar" cost $15, and general admission tickets for "The Polar Express" cost $10. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.

MUSIC

-- Herb Alpert and Lani Hall will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $49-$60. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.

-- St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah, will host an advent community singing event at 7 p.m. Thursday. Described as a "campfire experience," attendees will sit together and lift their voices in song, experiencing the community through singing. Learn more at sfaec.org.

-- Dailey and Vincent will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $41-$67. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.

-- Candlelight: Christmas Special will be at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Friday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. The candlelit concert will feature the Listeso String Quartet, performing various holiday works including selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker." Tickets cost $35-$66.50. Learn more at feverup.com.

-- Johnnyswim, made up of Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $49-$55. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.

-- Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have two shows this weekend. At 8 p.m. Friday, Spafford will perform. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 the day of show. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Chants in the Void, a Grateful Dead tribute, will have a five-year anniversary and Christmas party show. Tickets cost $15 at the door. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.

-- Sound of Tennessee will present a musical rendition of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Lee University's Dixon Center, 1053 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. The family-friendly, lighthearted show features new arrangements that highlight four-part men's acapella singing. Tickets cost $10-$35. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

-- Southern Adventist University's School of Music will present a Christmas concert at 4 p.m. Saturday at Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, 4829 College Drive E. The concert will feature Bach's "Magnificat." The university's choirs and orchestra will be joined by alumni soloists, and the Southern Ringtones will usher in the concert with sing-along carols accompanied by the orchestra and organ. The concert will also be livestreamed. Learn more at southern.edu/musicevents.

-- Chattanooga Girls Choir will present "Winter Songs" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. The concert will feature holiday favorites and new music. Choir alumnae will be invited onstage to perform "Edelweiss." General admission tickets cost $10. Children 12 and under get in free. Learn more at chattanoogagirlschoir.org.

-- Mid-South Symphonic Band will host a holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, 1850 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe. The concert will feature a vibrant selection of Christmas songs. Founded in 1990, the band is a nonprofit community band made up of musicians from Greater Chattanooga. Learn more at midsouthsymphonicband.com.

-- An Evening of Irish Fiddle with Kevin Burke will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.

OUT & ABOUT

-- Chattanooga Urban Beekeeping Collective will begin hosting monthly meetings every second Thursday. This month's meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Highland Park Neighborhood Association, 1714 Duncan Ave. The group was created for Chattanooga beekeepers to share tips and learn about sustainable beekeeping practices. The meeting will feature a guest speaker and a hands-on learning opportunity. For more information, contact [email protected].

-- Infinity Flux, 3643 Hixson Pike, will host a celebration for its 10-year anniversary from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. The pop culture and collectibles store will have free bagel cups from Brothers Bagels at 11 a.m., a birthday cake cutting at noon and branded chocolates. There will be sales for various products during the celebration. Learn more at infinityflux.net.

-- Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a one-hour, ranger-led program focusing on the 6888th Central Postal Battalion at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe. The battalion was the only predominantly African American female battalion to go overseas during World War II. The program will begin at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, then move outside, so attendees should dress for the weather and bring a chair and water. Learn more at nps.gov/chch.

SEASONAL

-- EPB has its annual holiday window display on view through Jan. 1 at its main office, 10 W. M.L. King Blvd. This year's theme is "Chattanooga Polar Palooza," featuring winter-themed carnival games and characters. Enter for a chance to win a $50 Chattanooga Express gift card by submitting current or past photos with families and friends at the window display to [email protected] by Jan. 1.

-- Festive Forest, held in partnership with the Better Business Bureau, EPB, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors and BlueCross BlueShield, will be on display through Jan. 1 at Miller Park, 928 Market St. The display features numerous Christmas trees decorated and sponsored by local companies and nonprofits. Learn more at festiveforest.org.

-- Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road, continues to host several Christmas-themed experiences this season. The North Pole Limited, Christmas Daylight Express and Nightcap with St. Nick experiences will run through Dec. 23. Christmas Tea, a tea room experience in the Grand Junction Depot, with the option to add a train ride, will run through Jan. 1. Prices and times vary. Learn more at tvrail.com.

-- Ice on the Landing continues for the season at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Admission costs $14 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Operating hours will be 2-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 2-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 18. The seasonal ice skating rink will be open through Feb. 2. Learn more at iceonthelanding.com.

-- Winter Skating continues for the season from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday at Stable 41, 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe. The seasonal skating rink uses Glice, a material that looks and feels like ice but is not weather-dependent. Admission costs $10. The rink will be open through Jan. 31. Learn more at forto gov.com/winter-skating.

-- Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., will host its Asian Lantern Festival from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through Jan. 19. The festival features more than 40 unique lantern displays, interactive displays and games. Tickets cost $13.50-$18.50 for members and $17-$23 for nonmembers. Learn more at chattzoo.org.

-- Gordon-Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, will be open for its annual candlelight tours from 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The tours will showcase the house decorated for the holidays with natural greenery and foliage as well as numerous lit candles. Admission costs $10 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Learn more at friendsofthegordonleemansion.org.

-- Nooga Lights continues two seasonal light shows in the Chattanooga area. From sunset-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday at Soddy-Daisy Park, 12000 Dayton Pike, there will be a drive-through show with lighting designs synchronized to music on the radio. Cost is $20 per vehicle. The drive-through show will run through Dec. 29, opening nightly beginning Friday. From sunset-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and sunset-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St., there will be a walk-through light show with lighting designs synchronized to music. Cost is $9.50 per child 3-12 and $14.50 per adult. The walk-through show will run through Dec. 31. Learn more at noogalights.com.

-- Shop the Market at will host two Christmas markets from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The "A Very Merry Christmas" market will be at the Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale. The "Christmas in the Country" market will be at McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek. Both markets will feature a variety of arts, crafts and food vendors. Learn more at facebook.com/shopthemarketat.

-- Chattanooga Market will host its holiday market from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St. The market features live music and a variety of local arts, crafts and food vendors. Sunday will feature the Lodge Cast Iron Cook Off, a live food sporting event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with this year's theme, "Holly Dolly." Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.

-- Merry at the Mansion, hosted by the Green Eyes Festival and Magic Wand Candy Co., will be from 2-7 p.m. Saturday at the Gordon-Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga. The event will feature dozens of festive vendors and family friendly activities. Learn more at facebook.com/greeneyesfestival.

-- Red Bank will host its Christmas parade and festival from 3-8 p.m. Saturday at Red Bank City Park, 3817 Redding Road. The festival will feature a variety of vendors, food trucks, children's activities and more. The parade will be at 6 p.m. and will proceed from East Leawood Avenue to Unaka Street. Learn more at redbanktn.gov.

-- Project Gallantly Forward will host an ugly sweater party from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Mint Chattanooga, 1208 King St., Suite 105. Proceeds from the night of philanthropy and festivity will benefit Project Gallantly Forward, which supports veterans in the area. Tickets cost $40-$60 and include dinner, two drink tickets, two raffle tickets, access to a live auction and more. Learn more at projectgallantlyforward.org/ugly-sweater.

THEATER

-- Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., continues its production of Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka," with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $23-$35, including fees. The production will run through Jan. 5. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.

-- Seed Theatre will present "Julie: The Queer Who Saved Christmas" at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $20. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.

Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.

Contact Sam Still at [email protected] or 423-757-6579.

Staff file photo by Abby White / Lannie Harte, left, speaks with Lisa Flores after selling her Christmas gifts at the Chattanooga Market's holiday market. The holiday market will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Passengers enjoy the stop at East Chattanooga Station on Dec. 28, 2021. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road, continues to host several Christmas-themed experiences this season.