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• Open Mic Night | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $7 | Try out your best jokes on stage at this 18+ show.

• Wild Ears: Interpreting Nature | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $30 | Learn to interpret the intuitive noise of nature with wildlife biologist Laura Marsh.
• Parker McCollum | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $32.50-$99.90 | See country singer-songwriters Parker McCollum + Dalton Dover take the stage in the Scenic City.

• Expressive Painting in Acrylics | Friday, Aug. 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, GA | $40 | Practice the methods of expressive acrylic painting while exploring a variety of subject matter + receiving instructor feedback on your work.
• History Funhouse: Meet & Greet with Wayne White | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Meet the local artist behind “Wayne-O-Rama,” learn about his craft and other projects + enjoy refreshments and live music.

• Scout Day | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Girl + boy scouts will get the chance to earn badges, meet the animals, and enjoy fun activities — receive 50% off admission by wearing uniforms, sash, or t-shirt.

• Calling all Kroger fans. The grocery store chain has plans to invest ~$40 million to construct a facility in nearby Cleveland. The 50,000-sqft site will serve as a central fill location for its pharmacies in the Southeast. We know you’ve been waiting for this. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Join the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council for a networking breakfast featuring Mayor Tim Kelly on Thursday, Sept. 7 at The Westin hotel. Your $15 ticket includes breakfast + an opportunity to learn more about the One Chattanooga plan.

• Hits96 radio host Gino Devaney (aka Gino D) was recently awarded the “Best Local Personality in a Small Market” title by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. You might recognize him from our weekly segment. Congratulations, Gino.

• This month’s CreativeMornings Chattanooga meeting will be on Friday, Aug. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at ClearStory Arts. August’s theme is “Pride” and will feature a talk from River City Co.'s Program Manager Marcus Ellsworth. Register for the free event.

• The Chocolate Festival returns to the Creative Discovery Museum on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free with museum admission + attendees will be able to sample different chocolates, take cooking classes, and participate in hands-on activities.

• Get ready to sport your favorite team’s colors. Sunday, Aug. 27 is Team Spirit Day at the Chattanooga Market. Along with shopping the market’s vendors, folks can meet UTC Mocs athletes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• After years of training, Chattanoogan Jennifer Whitlock is set to swim the English Channel in September. Fun fact: She also climbed Mount Everest in 2019. Best of luck on your next adventure, Jennifer. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Townsend Atelier has launched a new after-school art program for fourth through sixth-grade students. Students will be able to experiment with different materials + learn new skills from instructor Susanne Bowling.

• Outshine Adventures has extended the registration deadline for its Fall Women’s Wellness Retreat to Friday, Aug. 25. Sign up for a weekend of fun from Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 at Fireside Outpost in Delano, TN.

• In case you missed it, early childhood educators can receive free tech training + a device for their licensed facility through The Enterprise Center’s Tech Goes Home Class. The next class is Thursday, Aug. 24. Apply online.

• If retro is your vibe, the Classic Arcade Pinball Museum is where you should be. Never been? Check out Visit Chattanooga’s latest CHA Spotlight to see what’s cool about the museum.*

• Pumpkin hand-building lessons
• A community sculpture project
• SCCA’s signature smash booth
• Wheel-throwing sessions — Note: Pre-registration is required + opens up on Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. (a link will be sent to the email attached to your ticket)
• A dunk tank + silent auction
• A burger from Smash Boyz + a drink from Penny’s Lemonade

• Ready to tailgate? Our online shop, Six & Main, has you covered. Spice up your game-day burgers with Spicewalla’s 3-Pack Grill Lovers Collection.

• Find your new favorite scents this fall from our candle brands such as Wixology and Corridor Candle Co. Shop now at Six & Main.

• Socks mysteriously eaten by your washing machine again? Yeah, us too. Try these women’s no-show socks — a bestselling sock with 50,000+ five-star reviews.

• These pop-up soccer goals make the most of time outdoors with the kids or grandkids. Easily set them up, then just as easily put away and store.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.