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This weekend, celebrations for Juneteenth will be held around Chattanooga. On Saturday, in Alton Park, the Bethlehem Center at 200 W. 38th St. will host the Southside Juneteenth Jubilee, from 1 PM to 4 PM.

What’s in a name? What do those symbols mean? What about that encounter under the pine tree? Just a few of the questions raised in “Sagittarius Ponderosa" from theatre company Obvious Dad, opening Friday here at UTC.

Citizen conservationists, the pollinators are waiting for you on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. On Saturday, a pollinator festival and native plant sale will be held at Lookout Mountain City Hall - 1214 Lula Lake Rd. - from 9 AM to Noon.

A front-lawn Juneteenth at the Bessie in Chattanooga. Digging into climate-friendly farming in “Roots So Deep.” Food, drink and care: Dining Out for Life - for Cempa. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

In downtown Chattanooga this weekend, a jam for the Juneteenth holiday at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. The holiday - which is Monday - commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans after the end of the Civil War. On Saturday, the Bessie will host its celebration.

“Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there)” is a documentary series about farmers, scientists and how we can use land to help curb climate change. Two parts of the four-part series will be screened next week here in Chattanooga - at the AMC Classic Majestic 12 - on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Next week, a chance to dine out and give back in Chattanooga. Nearly two dozen restaurants will open their doors on Thursday, June 22nd for this year’s Dining Out for Life to support Cempa Community Care. Miles Huff is with Cempa.

Hear stories of Chattanooga elders in the play “Unmasking.” Slices of Wayne White’s funhouse of Chattanooga history. New opportunities and honors for artists from ArtsBuild. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

A few years ago, artist Wayne White created his own indoor funhouse history of his native Chattanooga, filled with puppets and sculptures - known as Wayne-o-Rama. Part of that work is now on display at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.

ArtsBuild is the nonprofit hub that supports local artists here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. As we approach the home stretch for this summer, there’s a lot going on - including a new round of grants for artists.