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Book Sale | Monday, Dec. 23-Saturday, Dec. 28 | Times vary | Katie Lamb Public Library, Collegedale | Free+ | No due dates here, it’s your chance to bring home preloved books, magazines + DVDs for prices as low as 25 cents.
“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $44+ | This adaptation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic merges ballet with puppets, lavish costumes, and acrobatics.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Pajama Party | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $12+ | Ice on the Landing hosts this Christmas Eve tradition where you can cozy up in pajamas, lace up your ice skates, and sip on $1 hot cocoa.
Friday, Dec. 27
Cookie Decorating Workshop | Friday, Dec. 27-Saturday, Dec. 28 | 12-4 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Price of purchase | It’s not too late to decorate festive cookies for the holidays — workshop requires regular museum admission.
LeClerc Andre | Friday, Dec. 27-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | The Comedy Catch | $19+ | This NYC-based comedian, known for appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Bring the Funny,” brings his R-rated set to town.
Velcro Pygmies | 9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $22+ | Relive the glamour of 1980s rock with this high-energy, guitar-driven band.
Sunrise Movement Chattanooga will host a Winter Clothing Swap and Donation Drive on Monday, Dec. 30. Folks can head to The Edney Innovation Center from 6 to 8 p.m. to trade or donate clothing + bring items for the Chattanooga Free Store and Hope Community Fridge.
Holiday
The evening of Wednesday, Dec. 25 marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Celebrate with the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga by checking out the calendar of events.
Announced
The City of Chattanooga has dropped the official lineup for its New Year’s Eve celebration in Coolidge Park. You can watch local artists like Klark Kint + Behold the Brave take over the main stage starting at 6 p.m. Bonus: See what else is happening on Tuesday, Dec. 31 to ring in 2025.
Seasonal
Speaking of — get ready to Rink in the New Year at Ice on the Landing on Tuesday, Dec. 31. You can head to the First Horizon Pavilion for a late-night skate session starting at 10 p.m. + enjoy a DJ, a toast, and more.
Feel Good
Cleveland-based family, the Sheehans + the Ocoee Foundation recently donated $2.5 million to the Cleveland Family YMCA. Funds will go toward supporting the site’s Vision 2028 plan, which includes a renovation of the 78,000-sqft facility. (Chattanoogan.com)
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A beanie bottle stopper — because it’s only fair that your unfinished bottle of wine gets to sport a winter look this season, too.
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