• Photo Transfer Workshop | Friday, July 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High St., Chattanooga | $20 | Join artist in residence Kris Bespalec to learn about her photo transfer + collage process.
• Nightfall | Friday, July 21 | 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 Fawley + The Red Clay Strays.
• Meet the Brewers Q+A | Friday, July 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Naked River Brewing Co., 1791 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Meet the brewers, try out some new brews at a discounted rate, and take a tour of Naked River — NOOGAtoday readers can enjoy $5 pints.

• Artist Talk: Blaise Gauba | Saturday, July 22 | 4-6 p.m. | ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Hear from a designer, architectural model maker, and sculptor who worked in the Walt Disney Animation Studios.
• Movie in Warner Park. Land and Swim Edition | Saturday, July 22 | 6-11 p.m. | Warner Park Pool, 1105 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Swim for free from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. + enjoy a screening of “The Sandlot” afterward.

• FiveStar Food Fight | Sunday, July 23 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Local chefs will have to utilize ingredients from the market during this live cooking competition.
• Grow Your Own Way: Monthly Community Yoga Class | Sunday, July 23 | 2-3 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | $12 | Join the community for a relaxing yoga class — bring your own mat.

• Uncommon Coffee Bar, located at 1795 Reggie White Blvd., will officially open its doors on Friday, July 21. Stop by from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy some coffee in Chattanooga’s Southside.

• If we were in the same wizarding world as Harry Potter, which house would the sorting hat place Chattanooga? Let us know your pick for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

• In case you missed it, three luxury treehouses have opened on Lookout Mountain. Check out the Treetop Hideaways at Ruby Falls for your next staycation.

Why go?

• The Mile High City is nestled near the Rocky Mountains and has perfect access to skiing + hiking as well as a bustling arts and culture scene.

Act like a local

• If you’re going to Denver, you must try a local beer. Wynkoop Brewing Co. kicked off the craft scene, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t send you to Great Divide Brewing Co., — become a believer and order the Yeti Imperial Stout.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: Luxury in Lodo, an apartment within walking distance of the historic and bustling Union Station. (~$127/night)*

• Your new favorite summer essential? The Hero Cooling Towel, an ultra-soft microfiber towel that offers 30 to 60 minutes of instant cooling relief.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster with 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.