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• History Funhouse Opening Reception | Thursday, July 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Get a first look at the exhibit while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and remarks from the artists + supporters.
• “Something Rotten” | Thursday, July 27-Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $25-$30 | This play follows two brothers as they set out to write the world’s very first musical.

• Water Bath Canning 101: Tomato Basil | Friday, July 28 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $40 | Learn how to can tomatoes + basil using the water bath method — attendees get to take home their own quart.
• Bobby Stone Film Series: “Jaws” | Friday, July 28 | 7 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $12 | Celebrate Shark Week with a special screening of the 70s classic shark film.

• Aging with Grace | Saturday, July 29 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | UTC University Center, 642 E. 5th St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Join Chattanooga’s older adults to learn about the physical, financial, technical, and medical aspects of aging + enjoy a free lunch.
• Summer Herb Walk on the Farm | Saturday, July 29 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | $25 | On this hands-on plant walk you’ll learn about local medicinal plants with Megan Stone of Peach Stone Spa.
• Music & Movies in Miller | Saturday, July 29 | 6-11 p.m. | Miller Park, 910 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Gather with family and friends for a showing of the original “Jumanji” under the stars, oversized games, food trucks, art activities + live music.

• Experience the turquoise waters of Miami by jet ski
• Take an Instagrammable photo at the Wynwood Walls
• Ride a bike through South Beach
• See Ocean Drive via an Art Deco Segway Tour
• Discover Millionaire’s Row by boat

• Nominations are now open for ChaTech’s 2023 Technology Excellence (TechX) Awards. The awards recognize the “skills, innovation + determination of our local technology businesses, projects, and people.” Submit nominations by Friday, Aug. 11.

• In order to repair damaged concrete slabs, TDOT crews will reduce the on-ramps near Exit 178 to one lane + close the Williams Street on-ramp to I-24 West on Friday, July 28-Monday, July 31. Over the course of 16 weeks, expect closures between mile-marker 179.1 to mile-marker 178.4. (Local 3)

• The Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is partnering with Dairy Queen for its Miracle Treat Day today, July 27. Each Blizzard sold at locations in Chattanooga, Hixson, East Ridge + other participating locations in surrounding areas will donate $1 to the organization.

• A Step Ahead Chattanooga will host a free Community Resource Pop-up event on Friday, July 28 at the East Lake Community Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Folks can learn more about the organization’s available resources + services.

• Point Park will waive admission fees on Friday, Aug. 4 in celebration of the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act. The act, signed in 2020, established the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund + guaranteed permanent funding.

• The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga will host its inaugural Food Truck Festival & Expo on Saturday, Sept. 23. The festival will feature various local food trucks, live music, vendors + kid-friendly activities.