• Cultural Cross Ties Installation Opening | Friday, Mar. 10 | 4-6 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | This art installation highlights the “powerful visions of hope that artists offer in times of turmoil” by artists in Chattanooga + Giv’atayim, Israel.
• Pizza & Prosecco: The Chattery’s 9th Anniversary | Friday, Mar. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate the Chattery’s 9th anniversary with pizza, prosecco, games, and more fun.
• David Ramirez and Dylan LeBlanc | Friday, Mar. 10 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | This show will mix David Ramirez’s songs about love and heartbreak with rock ’n’ roll tunes by Dylan LeBlanc.

• International Women’s Day Group Ride | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain | Donation | Join Velo Vixens on a fun mountain bike ride + hike in honor of International Women’s Day.
• Rock City’s Shamrock City | Saturday, Mar. 11-Sunday, Mar. 12 | Times vary | Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain | $19.95-$29.95 | It’s the opening weekend of Rock City’s annual Irish celebration with themed food and drinks, High Falls’ emerald-flowing waters, live music, and more.
• Chattanooga River Market | Saturday, Mar. 11-Sunday, Mar. 12 | Times vary | Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from dozens of local and regional artists + makers at this riverside market.

• Family Fun Day | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Bring the whole family to participate in art activities and performances inspired by the Hunter’s special exhibitions — children 17 + under receive free admission.
• THE LOBBY | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Bode Hotel, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Bring your best jokes to this comedy open mic, or have a laugh at performances by other local + out-of-town comics.

• In case you missed it, we’re having a friendly neighborhood brews showdown. We’re looking for the best of Chattanooga’s breweries, but we need your votes to narrow down the eight contenders in our breweries bracket. Let us know your favorite via this survey. 🍻

• Is there a unique, adventurous, or special-to-Chattanooga activity you’ve been wanting to try out but haven’t quite gotten around to it? Let us know what you want to try out the most — we’ll try it for ourselves + report back.

• Chattanooga’s women’s basketball team took home the 2023 Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship title after defeating No. 1 seat Wofford, 63-53. The win will result in the team heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2017. Congrats, Mocs. 🏆 (Local 3)

• The Chattanooga Public Library + Hamilton County Schools launched a new program that provides all HCS teachers with a public library card for free — regardless of where they live. The program is an extension of the HCS Student Card program, which provides all HCS students with a free card.

• Do you like Mexican food? Strap in for New Mexican food, which is characterized by a fusion of Pueblo Native American, Spanish, and Mexican fusion. Oh, and lots of chile peppers, as New Mexico makes up ~30% of US chile production.
• Albuquerque is most famous for the International Balloon Fiesta, an annual celebration that fills the sky with hot air balloons and takes place each October.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: This Spanish Casita with a rooftop deck is just minutes from downtown and old town. (~$90/night)*

• Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

• Did you know? Going, the travel membership that saves you money on flights, offers veterans, teachers, and healthcare professionals special discounts. Get 25% off a premium membership and take that well-earned vacation with discounted flights to Spain, Mexico, Ireland, and more.*