Concerts

Musicals + plays

• Signs of Spring: Challenges Our Plants & Pollinators Face | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | See a presentation on how the changes of climate affect our area’s pollinators + learn about community-driven solutions.

• Wine Tasting: Eastern European Wines | Friday, Jan. 12 | 6-7:15 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Explore the rich + diverse world of Eastern European wines in this tasting class.

• Chill-I Willy Market | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Collegedale | Free+ | Sample chili + other winter delights while shopping from local vendors for cozy items.
• FrogWatch USA Volunteer Training | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Price of admission | Learn the calls of frogs and toads native to the Chattanooga area + how to contribute to wildlife research — participants must RSVP.

• Sunday Funday | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Overboard Bar & Grille, 151 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Join The Girls for food and fun on the Southern Belle Riverboat.
• Sunday Studios | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Hunter Museum, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Join The Chattanooga Public Library for art-inspired programs — admission is free with your library card.

• Brewer Media, the largest local radio group, will sell two of its stations to Lakeland-based (hey, LALtoday) nonprofit Radio Training Network. ESPN + Big Hits Radio were sold for $900,000 and will be replaced by Christian music-centered stations. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Local religious group World Restoration Center partnered with Infinite Construction to build a two-unit duplex for unhoused veterans. The duplex, located in Alton Park, will help serve folks seeking support through the center. (Chattanoogan.com)

• The Chattanooga Red Wolves recently signed goalkeeper TJ Bush to the pack. Pending league + federation approval, Bush — who played two seasons with the USL League One South Georgia Tormenta FC — will join the team in the upcoming season.

• Scenic City Women’s Network will host Dr. Jada Daves, founder and president of Positive Results, to guest speak at its luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 12 to 1 p.m. The event will also feature a special book signing with author Nita Tin. RSVP online.

• Chambliss Center for Children will hold its annual Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Chattanoogan Hotel Ballroom. This fundraising event will feature themed fun, a silent auction, Cajun-inspired eats, and a late-evening dance party. Note: Tickets will increase after Friday, Jan. 19.

• ChaTech Women will host its STEM for Her event on Saturday, Feb. 24 for 6th-12th grade girls. From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., students will be able to explore STEM fields through hands-on activities + connect with other women in the field.

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