• Houston Museum’s 49th Annual Antiques Show & Sale | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | The Read House, 107 W. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | $10 | This annual event has been recognized as one of the south’s premier antique shows — sales benefit Chattanooga’s Houston Museum of Decorative Arts.
• Opening: “And I Shall Still Be Lonely” | Friday, Feb. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St., Chattanooga | Free | This show displays works inspired by the writings and experiences of playwright, artist, and activist Lorraine Hansberry.
• Black History Month Showcase w/ C-Grimey | Friday, Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | $10 | Enjoy a night of live music, live art performances, Black culture, networking, and togetherness hosted by C-Grimey.

• “The Color Purple” | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $20-$30 | Check out this local musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
• DIZGO with Three Star Revival | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 9-11:55 p.m. | The Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Get ready to dance to “jamtronica” tunes mixed with funk, deep-groove soul, and psychedelic rock.
• Latin Night! | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 p.m. | 107 Entertainment, 2255 Center St., Chattanooga | $10-$80 | Guest DJ Bori from Memphis will be in town playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaeton music.

• THE LOBBY | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free | Come out for a comedy open mic night in Bode Hotel’s lobby bar — if you want to participate, sign-ups are from 5:30-6 p.m.
• Small Spaces Tour | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 8 p.m. | Cherry Street Tavern, 719 Cherry St., Chattanooga | $10 | Listen to an evening of music by Fawley, Timothy Edward Carpenter, and Spencer Thomas Smith.

• In case you missed it, Riverbend Festival’s lineup dropped last Friday. The festival’s headliners include Maren Morris, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. View the full lineup. 🎵

• After listening to feedback from passengers, the Chattanooga Airport will resume nonstop flight services to Miami, FL beginning on June 3. The route will be provided by American Airlines on a Saturday-only service to Miami International Airport. 🌴

• North Chickamauga Creek Gorge — a 7,093-acre natural area near Soddy-Daisy — is one of four parks that will receive state park status from Gov. Bill Lee. Along with the designation, funds will be requested to hire staff to help manage the park. 🌳 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• This year’s Chattanooga Green Prix will take place March 24-25 at Volkswagen Chattanooga. The Green Prix is currently seeking volunteers and sponsors. 🏎️

Act like a local:

• Outdoors: Hike through Joshua Tree National Park where you can explore the beauty of the desert’s flora and fauna.
• Explore: Use the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to get an unrivaled view of the region.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Mediterranean villa (~$882/night)
• Save hotel: The Saguaro (~$143/night)

• 55°. That’s the optimal temperature for storing wine. So unless you enjoy keeping your humble abode chilled year round, we recommend buying a wine fridge to foster favorable conditions for long-term aging. Our pick: this sleek wine fridge with touch-panel control and capacity for 24 bottles. Cheers. 🍷 *

• Super Bowl weekend may be over, but NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Friday, Feb. 17. See the lineup of events — like tomorrow’s All-Star Celebrity Game and Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game — and get your hands on the limited edition All-Star merch before it sells out. 🏀 *

• Dreaming of a tropical summer vacation? Us too. We’re eyeing this romantic villa with pristine views in Costa Rica and this charming beachfront cottage in St. Kitts. Or maybe we’ll splurge on a trip to Tahiti and stay in this beach house with a private pool. 🏝️ *