“Reanimator” Film Screening | 5-6:30 p.m. | Stove Works | Free | Watch a series of films about cyberfeminism in foreign languages (with subtitles), curated by artist Maja Čule.
Papadosio | 9-11:55 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $35 | Come out to see this band that navigates through genres like progressive rock, livetronica, jazz + jam.
Saturday, Nov. 2
All Saints Day + Day of the Dead Culture Day | 12-4 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Price of admission | Celebrate two unique holidays with music, dance, food + crafts like kite making.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Notes In Nature | 1-4 p.m. | Greenway Farm, Hixson | Free, RSVP | Come out for a family-friendly musical adventure where you’ll enjoy the sights + sounds of nature accompanied by live performances from local artists.
NoogaLights | Times vary | The Chattanooga Choo Choo | $11+ | Send the haunting season off with one last walk through this immersive show with over one million synchronized lights.
Monday, Nov. 4
Moccasin Bend Lecture Series | 7-8 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium, River Journey Building | Free, RSVP | Hear from Kelly Hancock, director of programs at the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, VA to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions.
MiKen Development has proposed the rezoning of four vacant lots on Glass Street to build mixed-use buildings. If approved, the development company will construct four units, each with 700-sqft retail spaces on the lower level + two- to three-bedroom townhomes above. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Opening
Broad Street is getting another coffee shop. Trail Town Coffee will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Try the shop’s drip coffee for free while enjoying live music and giveaways.
Arts
River City Co. has opened applications for the 2025 Emerging Producers Program. This program brings together six residents, with two years or less of event management experience, in a cohort that runs from January to October, helping their ideas come to life. Apply by Saturday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m.
Talk
This is for our true crime junkies — tickets are on sale now for “The Psychology of a Murderer,” hosted by forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles. Toles will be stopping by the Walker Theatre on Sunday, May 18 to dive into the minds of the most infamous killers. This event is suitable for those 13 and up.
Community
Planning a wedding or event in the near future? The Valley Venues, located in Wildwood, GA, is hosting a free Venue Sip & See event on Thursday, Dec. 5. From 4 to 8 p.m., you can meet the venue’s list of preferred vendors while tasting food + drink samples from local caterers.
State
Tennessee residents are invited to participate in TDOT’s Tennessee Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) update survey. The LRTP is a running document that identifies major priorities for TDOT to look back on when making key funding + policy decisions. Originally intended to run through 2040, the update extends the plan to 2055.
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Finance
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance premiums aren’t. Why? All insurance is now priced in real-time — so repair times, parts shortages, and credit scores all play a part in the final price. Take Money’s questionnaire on your best car insurance experience to see if you can save.*
Local restaurant group SquareOne Holding Co. + its charitable SquareUp Foundation is back for another year to host a giveback campaign for the entire month of November at its restaurants.
During this time, a portion of sales from food and drink orders will go toward a different corresponding charity — last year, a combined $20,000 was raised.
STIR + State of Confusion | In honor of Veterans Day, funds will benefit the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, continuing the center’s mission of memorializing the six-character values of the Medal of Honor + its recipients.
Massey’s Kitchen | Proceeds will go toward the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, providing support to kiddos and their families as they undergo treatments.
Bonus: Folks can also donate individually by using the QR codes that will be placed on all tables.
The Buy
The Buy
A whole room space heater. Save $30 on a small but mighty space heater with a focus on safety — it has tip-over protection, a cool touch case, and will automatically shut off if overheated.
I hope everyone had a thrilling and safe Halloween. Now on to the next — while my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, I know the majority views Nov. 1 as the beginning of all things Christmas and winter wonderlands. Let us know what type of holiday content you’d like to see for the remainder of the year.
