• Used Book Sale | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | Venue 701, 701 Mississippi Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy a weekend of shopping, fun, and community with all proceeds benefiting the Chattanooga Public Library Foundation + system.
• Nightfall | Friday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy food trucks, artist vendors, and live music by Red Pawn + Ping Rose.
• Aaron Irwin Trio | Friday, June 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Come out for an evening of “exceptional” modern jazz.
• Chattanooga Film Festival | Friday, June 23-Thursday, June 29 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | $10-$275 | See film screenings, attend events, meet directors + cast members, and more at the annual film festival.

• Summerween | Saturday, June 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Patten Square, 818 Georgia Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate Halloween in the summertime with live music, street performances, food vendors, and watermelon carving + costume contests.

• “The Piano Lesson” | Sunday, June 25 | 2:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Come out for the last chance to see this classic August Wilson play.
• The Velvet Chair Experience | Sunday, June 25 | 6-9 p.m. | The Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | $10-$40 | Listen to a “fusion of jazz and uptown soul” music over food and libations.

• There’s a new sport in town, Nooga. Check out Scenic City Korfball, the first club of its kind in Chattanooga + the surrounding Southeast area. Learn more about the sport’s history and rules, plus how you can participate locally.

• It’s Pollinator Week. Check out the Tennessee Aquarium + TDOT’s local efforts to protect and celebrate pollinators.

• In need of an afternoon pick-me-up — how about some corgi content? This past weekend was the Hello, St. Elmo Corgi Parade + we had a great time seeing and petting all of the adorable pups.

Why go?

• Bellingham showcases the best of the Pacific Northwest’s beauty without the hassle of a major metropolitan scene. Enjoy fresh seafood, island cruises, and quiet walks without the stress of big city traffic.
• Rock out to free live concerts downtown every weekend in July.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: Cozy Micro-Brewery Home, Sample some tasty beers made right on the property ($110 per night).

• Looking to relieve muscle soreness without dropping $150+ a month on a deep tissue massage? Enter: the RENPHO massage gun. It has 23,000+ five-star reviews and is on sale for a limited time.*

• Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.*

• The perfect waterproof Bluetooth speaker does exist and it’s the JBL Flip 5. Bonus: It offers up to 12 hours of play + comes with a hardshell case.*