Shops on the North Shore will stay open late Thursday, April 22, with a variety of specials offers, food, fun and games from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. to benefit a good cause – the Northside Neighborhood House.

Ten percent of all proceeds from sales and events go to the Northside Neighborhood House, an 86-year-old service organization that provides educational programs and assistance to families and individuals in need living north of the river.

“All of us in the NorthShore Merchants Collective are committed to preserving and promoting the unique nature and eclectic personality of our neighborhood,” said David Smotherman, NSMC President. “We want to share that personality in a fun way through ‘Night Out on the North Shore’ and, at the same time, benefit the organization dedicated to serving people in this area.”

Some of the specials featured during “Night Out on the North Shore” include the following:

Bill Shores Frames & Gallery celebrates "Earth Day with Daniel Bigay" from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Daniel is an award-winning Native American artist and musician whose shell-carved jewelry and flutes will be on display. He will also be playing songs from his newly released CD "Red Man Thunder.” Refreshments will be served. Same time, same place on Friday, April 23, Dr. Michael Abram will present a lecture on "A Cherokee View of the Night Sky: The Mystique of the Moon and Stars."

Chattanooga Theatre Centre presents “Enchanted April” on the MainStage at 7:00. Real-time captioning for the deaf and hard-of-hearing is provided during this performance. Tickets start at $10. The following night, Brewer Media sponsors “Girls Night Out” for the Friday performance of “Enchanted April” with complimentary adult beverages.

Epiphany Salon and Day Spa celebrates the Grand Opening of their new location on Frazier Avenue with food, live music and a tour of the salon beginning at 4 p.m. Enter for a chance to win a full spa day.

Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry invites you to enjoy refreshments and merchandise specials.

Frankie & Julian's is having a mini-Spring Fashion Show and refreshments. Enter to win a $100 gift certificate.

Hanover Gallery is opening "Favorites", an art show featuring new and favorite artworks selected by the artists to celebrate the gallery’s first birthday on Frazier and third year in business. Register to win a Wet Canvas palette knife painting party for six adults valued at $210.

Knitting Mill invites you to celebrate spring with your good friends at the Knitting Mill for special sales, delicious refreshments, a little wine, and to register for a chance to win a $250 Shopping Spree! Also - Don't miss the Knitting Mill’s first big outdoor sale of the year held on their front lawn: tons of vintage lawn and garden treasures at great prices under the big, beautiful oak trees Saturday, April 24th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, May 1.

My Color Image Boutique & Gallery will have six local artists giving jewelry-making demonstrations from 5 to 8pm. We will also have two drawings: one for a FREE jewelry-making class and one for a FREE art drawing class. 10% discount on all products. Refreshments and hor's douvers will be provided. We're offering three jewelry-making classes on Friday and three on Saturday, one class from each jewelry teacher.

n2 shoes kicks off its first anniversary celebration weekend with the Thursday Night Out event. Enjoy light fare and enter to win a free pair of shoes and a $ 200.00 gift certificate. Shoppers receive a special gift with each purchase.

North Shore Yoga is offering 10% off all retail merchandise.

Rivers City Apparel is offering a 20% discount on men's and women's Rainbow Sandals from 5-8 p.m. only.

Smart Furniture Studio is serving wine and hors d'oeuvres. Enter for a chance to win an outdoor Adirondack Chair by Loll Designs, a $500 value! Also, save 10% on all accessories the entire weekend.

Sophies will celebrate spring from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Receive 10% off everything and register for a chance to win a $250 Shopping Spree! Each hour starting at 5:00 p.m., we will giveaway a gift valued at $75!!!

Taco Mamacita offers half price guacamole and $3 Coronas to all customers from 5:00-8:00. They invite you to enjoy the great weather on their patio, have Coronas and guacamole, and support the Northshore Neighborhood House.

Tangerinas is giving tours of their workshop where all the Tangerinas magic happens! Enjoy snacks and beverages as well as a drawing at the end of each hour for a free pair of ear bobs!

The Terrace at Frazier will be having an Open House from 5pm-8pm. Come see Chattanooga’s beautiful skyline from our penthouse and register to win two RiverBend pins!

Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore invites customers to spin a prize wheel for discounts ranging from 10-50%. Other prizes on the wheel include signed books and art and a top prize of a $100 gift certificate.

Parking is available throughout the NorthShore. Many businesses provide free patron parking in private, owner-operated lots. Hourly metered parking is available on the street; and there is no charge for parking on the street after 6:00 p.m. Parking is available in lots at Renaissance Park and at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre where the charge is $1.00 for two hours, $2.00 for four hours and $4.00 for all day. There is no parking charge in the Theatre Centre lot for patrons attending an event at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.