City Editor Kristen here. 👋 You know what they say: laughter is the best medicine. Even if it isn’t the best medicine, there are a plethora of short + long term health benefits to having a good laugh. That’s even more reason to check out some of the local + regional comics at Carpetbagger’s Comedy Night at Bode or Emmy-award winning comic Wanda Sykes at Memorial Auditorium this weekend.

Let us help you make your weekend plans with these six events happening in Chattanooga from Friday, Jan. 20 to Sunday, Jan. 22.

EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Friday, Jan. 20

The Black Jacket Symphony | Friday, Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $35-$40 | This performance by The Black Jacket Symphony will feature songs from Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album.
Carpetbaggers Comedy Show | Friday, Jan. 20 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $12+ | Enjoy a pre-show happy hour + magic show at 8 p.m. before listening to local, regional, and national comics.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Sensory Studio | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $16-$20 | Local abstract artist Ally Manno will teach you how to create unique designs by using the pouring paint method.
Wanda Sykes | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $44-$84 | Emmy award-winning stand-up comic, writer, actress, and producer Wanda Sykes will take the stage in Chattanooga.

Sunday, Jan. 22

Bach Cantata Concert | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 5-6 p.m. | Christ Church Episcopal, 663 Douglas St., Chattanooga | $20 | Spend you evening listening to the Chattanooga Bach Choir & Orchestra perform Bach’s “Cantata.”
Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Cherokee Removal Memorial, 6615 Blythe Ferry Ln., Birchwood | $79 | Take a kayaking tour along the Tennessee River to see the migrating Sandhill Cranes and more local wildlife.

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EDITOR’S PICKS

Now Open

Oddstory Brewing Co.'s former location on MLK Boulevard has reopened as The Greenhouse Barrel + Taproom. Take a look at the space and what we tried out here. 🍻

Eat

Chattanooga Burger Week will return this spring. The week full of $7 burger deals from some of Chattanooga’s best participating restaurants will take place April 10-16. (The Pulse)

Seasonal

What happens when a favorite Olympic sport meets Tennessee legend, Lodge Cast Iron Skillet? Skillet curling. The annual Skillet Curling Competition will return to Ice on the Landing Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday, Jan. 29, where one team will be crowned the champion. (WDEF)

GREAT ESCAPES

Great Escapes: Our guide to Marietta, GA

“Marietta” by Craig Stanley | Photo by 6AMcity

While a weekend inside the perimeter of Atlanta, GA has its allure, we invite you to venture outside the perimeter to Marietta, GA — a town steeped in history and charm.

Drink: Sip on a “Can I Get a Witness” Belgian wit beer at Glover Park Brewery, which topped Eater Atlanta’s list of 35 Atlanta Breweries and Brewpubs to Grab a Pint Today. If you see owners Hank or Sam, tell them I say hello.
Watch: Catch a play, musical, or concert at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, which got its start as a major motion picture house in 1935.
Vrbo: Cheery Cottage with Farm, just four blocks away from the Marietta Square. (~$80/night)*

MORE RECOMMENDATIONS HERE

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SHOP

Seasonal

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Wellness

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Eat

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