Get ready for five straight days of the best in bluegrass. | Photo by Jay Strausser via IBMA
These are the top events we recommend heading to next month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Shows
“Hamilton” | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $84+ | Don’t throw away your shot to see the closing weekend of this award-winning Broadway musical that tells the epic saga of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
City Editors Haley and Kristen are judging this year’s costume contest at the Running of the Chihuahuas.
Photo by Pam Thomas via Hits96
Festivals
Running of the Chihuahuas | Saturday, May 3 | 12 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | Hits96 is back with another year of cheering on local chihuahuas dressed to impress, live music, a market, and more.
Active
Chattanooga Chase | Monday, May 26 | 9 a.m. | Riverview Neighborhood | $25+ | Compete in the Scenic City’s oldest active road race that features an 8K and 1-mile race + stick around for the block party to celebrate.
City Nature Challenge | 6 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Free | Join the Reflection Riding staff in documenting plants and wildlife on their property.
Chattanooga Market |10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Baroness Hospital | Free+ | Shop artisanal food and locally made arts + grab a bite to eat from a food truck at this smaller version of the downtown Chattanooga Market.
Thursday, May 1
Flavors of Istanbul | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $97 | Learn how to make Turkish fare like mezze, seared chicken with a sweet raisin sauce, and layered rice pudding.
Friday, May 2
Movie Night | 8-11:30 p.m. | Tennessee River Park | Free+ | Bring the family out for activities, games, popcorn, and a screening of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”
EPB announced it will partner with IonQ to add a quantum computer + establish the EPB Quantum Center — the nation’s first facility to provide commercial access to quantum computing and networking. Read more about Chattanooga becoming a catalyst in the state’s emergence as a national hub for quantum innovation.
Sports
The Guatemala + El Salvador national teams will face off in an international friendly at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Finley Stadium. The match is ahead of the second round of the World Cup, qualifying on FIFA’s June date and the Concacaf Gold Cup. Get tickets.
Closing
Amber Rae Studio announced in an Instagram post that it will close its NorthShore gift shop. The studio will continue to operate at local events + pop-ups, so make sure to follow along on Instagram for future opportunities to shop.
Community
The Chattanooga Public Library has a new addition to its Beyond Books collection: MindSpark Memory Kits. The kits are available to check out at all locations + are filled with activities, puzzles, and games to help people with dementia and other cognitive impairments unlock old memories and create new ones.
Plan Ahead
TEDxChattanooga will host a conference on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Walker Theatre. Expect 12 TED talks focused on this year’s theme, “Rooted,” fireside chats, and breakout sessions. Stay tuned for more information + if you want to take the stage, apply to be a speaker.
Mansion Monday
Every day would be a lake day at this property in the Windward Cove neighborhood. Spanning 6,453 sqft with 6 bedrooms + 7 bathrooms, the Spanish Mediterranean-style home features a bathroom complete with a sauna and steam room, and of course, scenic views by the water.
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Long time, no see, my friends. I’ve spent my last couple of weeks exploring (and eating my way through) Italy for the first time. I think I’m feeling inspired for our next installment of Foodie Favs — stay tuned for the sauce.
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