PlanAhead: April 2021 — Your Chattanooga events calendar

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Happy April, Nooga. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and summer on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events (both virtual + in-person) happening this month in the Scenic City.

Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in the following events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.

Week of April 1

Thursday, April 1

Biz

New Bloom Labs Investor Day | Thurs., April 1 | 9:30 a.m. + 5:30 p.m. | New Bloom Labs, 6121 Heritage Park Dr. | Free, RSVP | Tour New Bloom Labs laboratory + learn about the company’s plans for expansion. Accredited investors are asked to RSVP.

Show

Adam Hunter Comedy Show | Thurs., April 1 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18 | Adam Hunter has appeared on a variety of comedy shows + was a finalist on season 6 of “Last Comic Standing.” 🎭

Holiday

Easter Bunny Photos | Fri., March 19-Sat. April 3 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Hamilton Place Mall | Various prices | Come visit the Easter bunny at the Hamilton Place Mall. Photo packages are available for purchase. Reservations are not required but are recommended. 🐇

Arts

An Evening with Radcliffe Bailey | Thurs., April 1 | 6 p.m. | The Hunter Museum, virtual | Free, RSVP | Radcliffe Bailey, whose work is currently showcased at the Hunter Museum, will share his work and artistic process + answer questions.

ForKids

Creative Discovery Sensory Night | Thurs., April 1 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Free | Sensory night is a low-stimulus evening at the museum for children with sensory sensitivity + their families.

Friday, April 2

Outdoors

Outdoor Country Market Season Opening | Fri., April 2-Sat., April 3 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Griffith House, 126 Leggett Rd., Sale Creek, TN | Free | Celebrate the season opening of the outdoor country market in Sale Creek. There will be all sorts of merchandise such as handmade crafts, antiques, clothing + more. There will also be free taste testing of homemade jams and jellies. 🛍️

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Hug a Bunny Event | Fri., April 2-Sat., April 3 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $12-$15 | Enjoy a golden egg hunt, animal enrichment activities, a scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. Note: This year, guests will not be able to touch the rabbits. 🐰

Black Light Ball | Fri., April 2 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | $15 | This drag rave will feature music, dancing, art, selfie stations, and more.

Show

Adam Hunter Comedy Show | Fri, April 2 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18 | Adam Hunter has appeared on a variety of comedy shows + was a finalist on season 6 of “Last Comic Standing.”

Saturday, April 3

Outdoors

Plant Swap | Sat., April 3 | 1-4 p.m. | Urban Horticulture Supply, 3009 Wood Ave. | Free | If you possibly got a bit too excited about planting when the weather turned warmer, trade some of those extra plants with fellow local gardeners. 🌱

Outdoor Country Market Season Opening | Fri., April 2-Sat., April 3 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Griffith House, 126 Leggett Rd., Sale Creek, TN | Free | Celebrate the season opening of the outdoor country market in Sale Creek. There will be all sorts of merchandise such as handmade crafts, antiques, clothing + more. There will also be free taste testing of homemade jams and jellies.

TryThis

Hug a Bunny Event | Fri., April 2-Sat., April 3 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $12-$15 | Enjoy a golden egg hunt, animal enrichment activities, a scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. Note: This year, guests will not be able to touch the rabbits. 🐰

Learn

Stripping + Refinishing Wood | Sat., April 3 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Women Repair Zone, virtual | $40-$45, payment required before March 26 | Get hands-on experience learning how to strip without chemicals, sand, and refinish wood with stain + polyurethane.

WaterCooler

Chattanooga Rugby Games | 11 a.m. | Montague Park | Free | Come out to support Chattanooga’s men and women’s rugby teams. The women’s game begins at 11 a.m. + men’s games will follow.

Show

Adam Hunter Comedy Show | Sat., April 3 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18 | Adam Hunter has appeared on a variety of comedy shows + was a finalist on season 6 of “Last Comic Standing.” 🎭

BASSTRONAUT with Pinkie Doodle Poodle | Sat., April 3 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | $7 | Come listen to Basstronaut and the high energy rock band from Japan, Pinkie Doodle Poodle. 🎵

Sunday, April 4

ForKids

8th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt | Sun., April 4 | 2-3 p.m. | East Chattanooga Community | Free | Come celebrate Easter at William Jones-Odom’s 8th Annual Egg Hunt. The girl and boy with the most eggs will win an Easter basket + there’s a cash prize for the golden egg. Call (423) 505-1070 or send an email for more info and the location. 🥚

Holiday

Easter Cruise | Sun., April 4 | Various times | Southern Belle Riverboat | $19.95+ | Enjoy Easter on the Southern Belle. Choose from an Easter breakfast or lunch cruise, Easter dinner cruise or an Easter bunny sightseeing cruise.

*Check out more Easter events via our Easter Events guide.

Week of April 5

Monday, April 5

Learn

Getting Organized for a Clutter-free Spring | Mon., April 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Women Repair Zone, virtual | $20-$25, payment required before April 4 | Get your spring cleaning started with this live online class taught by an organizing professional.

Network/Learn

How to Create a Rockstar LinkedIn Profile | Mon., April 5 | 6 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $18 | Work with a Fortune 500 professional to create + optimize your best LinkedIn profile.

ForKids

Spring Break Camp | Mon., April 5-Fri., April 9 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Bella Ballerina, 125 Cherokee Blvd. | $245-$325 | In this spring break camp, kids ages 3-8 will learn what it takes to be a real fairy. Half and full-day camps are available.

Tuesday, April 6

TryThis

Online Signing Circle: Four Week Workshop | Tues., April 6, 13, 20 + 27 | 7-8:15 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $60 | This month-long weekly workshop will give participants the opportunity to share songs with a community and grow their group voice.

Cause

Caregiver Support Group | Tues., April 6 | 10-11 a.m. + 4-5 p.m. | Hospice of Chattanooga, virtual | Free, RSVP | This support group was formed for people serving as the primary caregiver for a loved one. ❤️

Arts

Spring Break Family Day | Tues., April 6 | 1-3 p.m. | Painting With a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $28 per person | Take part in this artistic family get together by recreating a painting made by one of the studio artists.

Show

Moon Change Quartet | Tues., April 6 | 7 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | $5-$10 | The local Moon Change Quartet will perform at the Theatre Centre’s cocktail lounge-converted patio.


Wednesday, April 7

Learn

Compassion Series, Part Two: Empathy | Wed., April 7 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | Free, RSVP | This class is in partnership with Welcome Home Chattanooga will apply methods to address empathic distress when encountering overwhelming suffering. 🤗

Arts

Crayola-graphy 101 | Wed., April 7 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $20 | Learn how to create beautiful lettering without the fancy calligraphy pens — this class will teach you how with just the markers you have at home.

Spring Break Family Day | Wed., April 7 | 1-3 p.m. | Painting With a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $28 per person | Take part in this artistic family get together by recreating a painting made by one of the studio artists.

TryThis

Live Chat with NASA Astronaut John B. Herrington | Wed., April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium, virtual | Free | Learn + discuss with NASA Astronaut Commander John B. Herrington, the first Native American to walk in space as part of mission STS-113 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Thursday, April 8

Learn

Selecting Interior and Exterior Doors | Thurs., April 8 | 6-7:45 p.m. | Women Repair Zone, virtual | $20-$25, payment required before April 7 | Learn about the different types of door styles, how to select what best fits your needs, how to rate a contractor, and more. 🔨

From Holocaust to Rebirth | Thurs., April 8 | 12 p.m. | Partnership 2Gether, virtual | Free, RSVP | Hear the story of Josef Sroka, who escaped Przemysl Ghetto as a young boy with his mother + sister and lived under a fake Catholic identity. The event will be narrated by his son, Dani Sroka.

Show

3D Comedy Open Mic | Thurs., April 8 | 8-10 p.m. | JJ’s Bohemia | $6 | Watch 10 comedians perform at this outdoor, open mic comedy event. Masks are required and temperature checks will be done at the door. This event is 21 and up.

Elgar String Serenade | Thurs., April 8-Fri., April 9 | 7 p.m. | First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Rd. | $25 | Experience some of Elgar’s works alongside D’Indy’s Chanson Et Danses, Theirry De’May’s unique Table Music, and Chattanooga composer Jonathan McNair’s These Three.

Arts

Drop-in Art Making | Thurs., April 8-Fri., April 9 | 2-4 p.m. | The Hunter Museum | Free with museum admission | Create a kid-friendly art project inspired by the museum’s current special exhibition.

TryThis

Yom Hashoah | Thurs., April 8 | 7 p.m. | Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, virtual | Free | Gather in remembrance of the Holocaust by commemorating those who were lost. The event will feature the Chattanooga Boys Choir. The Zoom passcode is 940790.


Friday, April 9

Drink

Bitters 101 | Fri., April 9 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $15 | In this class, learn the history of bitters, what they’re used for, and how you can use them when making your next cocktail. 🍸

Show

Elgar String Serenade | Thurs., April 8-Fri., April 9 | 7 p.m. | First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Rd. | $25 | Experience some of Elgar’s works alongside D’Indy’s Chanson Et Danses, Theirry De’May’s unique Table Music, and Chattanooga composer Jonathan McNair’s These Three.

TryThis

Family Farm Days | Fri., April 9 | 1-2 p.m. | Moser Manor Farms, 1649 Kamin Rd. | $5-$10 | Meet, cuddle, and bottle-feed baby goats, hang out with baby chicks, and more on the farm.

Arts/ForKids

Spring Break Kids Paint | Fri., April 9 | 1-3 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $28 per person | Bring the kids for this artistic spring break activity—paint your own version of a unicorn created by a studio artist. 🎨

Arts

Drop-in Art Making | Thurs., April 8-Fri., April 9 | 2-4 p.m. | The Hunter Museum | Free with museum admission | Create a kid-friendly art project inspired by the museum’s current special exhibition.

Saturday, April 10

History

Who was Bill Lewis Program | Sat., April 10 | 2 p.m. | Chickamauga + Chattanooga National Park, virtual | Free | Learn more about William T. “Bill” Lewis, a well-known African American blacksmith who worked in 19th Century Chattanooga.

Outdoors

Raised Bed Gardening 101 | Sat., April 10 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $15 | Learn all about raised bed gardening + end class by creating your own 4x4 foot garden plan to create your own raised bed.

Wildflower Identification Walk | Sat., April 10 | 11 a.m. | Audubon Acres | $5-$10 | Enjoy a two-mile walk through Audubon Acres exploring spring flowers. 🌼

Arts

Encourage A Young Writer Day | Sat., April 10 | 12 p.m. | Mad Hatter Massage & Wellness, 1404 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA | $8 | Bring your children to this fun writing event. There will be a sharing of literature written by kids + a workshop for the kids to write their own short story. ✍️

Sunday, April 11

Arts

Weaving for Calm | Sut., April 11 | 1-2:30 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $20 | Learn the practice of free-form weaving as a way of meditation + create your own unique wall art.

Rustic Spring Truck Painting | Sun., April 11 | 4-6 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $39-$48 | Create a cute, rustic truck painting to use as decor (or just for fun!)

Week of April 12

Monday, April 12

Outdoors

Raised Bed Gardening | Mon., April 12 | 6-7:45 p.m. | Women Repair Zone, virtual | $20-$25, payment required before April 11 | Learn all about raised bed gardening, including materials and placements, growing mediums, how to create mini-greenhouses and cold frames, and more.

TryThis

Avian Discovery Days | Mon., April 12 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Audubon Acres | $5-$10 | Learn about life as a bird, create your own replica of a bird egg, and explore + identify different types of birds. 🐦

Tuesday, April 13

TryThis

Avian Discovery Days | Tues., April 13 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Audubon Acres | $5-$10 | Learn about life as a bird, create your own replica of a bird egg, and explore + identify different types of birds.

Show

Show

Elgar String Serenade | Tues., April 13 | 7 p.m. | Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, virtual | $10 | Experience some of Elgar’s works alongside D’Indy’s Chanson Et Danses, Theirry De’May’s unique Table Music, and Chattanooga composer Jonathan McNair’s These Three.

Learn

South Bound Lecture Series: Marie Bostwick | Tues., April 13 | 6 p.m. | Southern Lit Alliance, virtual | Free, RSVP | Join Marie Bostwick as she discusses her new novel “The Restoration of Celia Fairchild.”

Wednesday, April 14

Learn

Compassion Series, Part Three: Inspired Action | Wed., April 14 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | Free, RSVP | This class is in partnership with Welcome Home Chattanooga will allow participants to discuss ways to strengthen compassion.

Exterior Maintenance: For Homes Without an Instruction Manual | Wed., April 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Women Repair Zone, virtual | $20-$25, payment required before April 13 | Learn how to keep your home in great condition, from water drainage to caulking to garage doors + more. 🧰

TryThis

Avian Discovery Days | Wed., April 14 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Audubon Acres | $5-$10 | Learn about life as a bird, create your own replica of a bird egg, and explore + identify different types of birds.

Thursday, April 15

Holiday

Yom HaAtzmaut Drive-Thru | Thurs., April 15 | 2-6 p.m. | Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, 5461 North Terrace Rd. | Free, RSVP | Pick up a Israel Celebration packet that includes fun games and treats for adults + children.

Learn

Healing Crystals 101 | Thurs., April 15 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $15 | Learn how healing crystals work, how to pick the right ones, and how to care for + get the most out of your stones. 🔮

Gig Economy Law 101 | Thurs., April 15 | 2 p.m. | Rockridge Venture Law, virtual | Free, RSVP | Learn about the legal considerations of the gig economy from local lawyer Kevin Christopher.

Outdoors

Eco Field Day at Home Kick-Off | Thurs., April 15 | Varying times | Green Spaces, virtual | Varying Prices | In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Green Spaces is hosting a month-long virtual challenge with activities for kids, families, individuals + corporate groups.

Show

Ones to Watch Comedy Showcase | Thurs., April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $12 | This comedy showcase will feature up and coming comedians from across the country.


Friday, April 16

Cause

Scenic City Sporting Clays Tournament | Fri., April 16 | 9 a.m. + 1 p.m. | Benton Sporting Clays, 5244 Upper River Rd., Charleston | Prices vary | Volunteer at or take part in the Helen Ross McNabb Center’s fourth annual Scenic City Clays Tournament to benefit the center.

Arts

4 Bridges Arts Festival Preview Party | Fri., April 16 | 6-10 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $100 | Enjoy a celebration that opens the festival weekend and features select wines, signature cocktails, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Tickets to the preview party also include admission to the festival. 🖌️

Drink

Spring Garden Cocktails | Fri., April 16 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $15-$30 | This cocktail class will be spent discussing, making, and tasting drinks inspired by spring gardens.

Show

Travis Howze Comedy Show | Fri., April 16 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18 | Travis Howze is an internationally touring comedian + motivational speaker. This show is rated R.

WaterCooler

Chattanooga FC vs New Amsterdam FC | Fri., April 16 | 8 p.m. | Finley Stadium | Prices vary | Join the Chattanooga Football Club as they take on the New Amsterdam Football Club.

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).


Saturday, April 17

Active/Cause

Elizabeth’s Outrun Melanoma 5k | Sat., April 17-Sat., April 24 | virtual | $10-$30 | Join in this virtual 5k from wherever you are to raise money for the Elizabeth R. Smith Melanoma Fund at CHI Memorial. 🏃

Drink

2nd Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl | Sat., April 17 | Multiple locations | $20-38 | This 21 and up event includes drink specials at every stop, a taco crawl signature koozie + more. General admission includes 4 tacos and VIP includes 5 tacos + a t-shirt. 🌮

TryThis

Memo to Myself Life Manifestation Circle | Sat., April 17 | 1-5 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $127 | Through journaling and group discussion, this class will lead you to envision a new future with lifelong yoga teacher Suzanne Dulin.

Outdoors

Wildflower Identification Walk | Sat., April 17 | 11 a.m. | Audubon Acres | $5-$10 | Enjoy a two-mile walk through Audubon Acres exploring spring flowers.

Medicinal Plant Identification Walk | Sat., April 17 | 1 p.m. | Audubon Acres | $5-$10 | Stroll through Audubon Acres’ trails and learn to identify medicinal plants growing in East Tennessee.

Rock City’s EarthDayz | Sat., April 17-Sun., April 18 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rock City | $15-$27 | Celebrate Earth Day(s) at rock City with live percussion, interactive gardening activities, and furry friends from the Chattanooga Zoo.

Show

Travis Howze Comedy Show | Sat., April 17 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18 | Travis Howze is an internationally touring comedian + motivational speaker. This show is rated R. 🎭

Arts

4 Bridges Arts Festival | Sat., April 17-Sun., April 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $5 | This annual arts festival will feature live music, food + 120 artists who were selected by a 2020 jury panel. Children under 5 are free.

Artist Opening Show | Sat., April 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | Free | This family-friendly event will feature art from artists R. David Scherrer, Katie Brobst, and Jesse James.

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).

Learn

Sister-Nomic Sessions IV: Small Business Surviving COVID-19 | Sat., April 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | National Coalition of 100 Black Women, virtual | Free, RSVP | This economic empowerment event will feature a guest panel of eight local entrepreneurs + business leaders.


Sunday, April 18

Learn

DIY Auto Maintenance | Sun., April 18 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Women Repair Zone, virtual | $40-$45, payment required before April 11 | Learn how to care for new + older vehicles with skills like preventing overheating, checking tire tread and pressure, changing windshield wipers, and more.

Outdoors

Yoga on the Farm | Sun., April 18 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 1649 Kamin Rd. | $20 | Relax and unwind while you enjoy yoga on the farm. Mats and animals provided. In case of inclement weather, the class will be moved indoors. 🐐

Rock City’s EarthDayz | Sat., April 17-Sun., April 18 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rock City | $15-$27 | Celebrate Earth Day(s) at rock City with live percussion, interactive gardening activities, and furry friends from the Chattanooga Zoo.

Israel Celebration | Sun., April 18 | 12-2 p.m. | Coolidge Park | Free, RSVP | Celebrate Israel’s 73 birthday at Coolidge Park by flying kites and enjoying a Israel picnic kit.

Arts

4 Bridges Arts Festival | Sat., April 17-Sun., April 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $5 | This annual arts festival will feature live music, food + 120 artists who were selected by a 2020 jury panel. Children under 5 are free. 🎨

Active

Artful Yoga with Suzanne Sabourin | Sun., April 18 | 1:30-3 p.m. | The Hunter Museum | $5 donation| Try this art-inspired yoga practice at the Hunter Museum. Bring your own mat + a mask.

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).

Week of April 19

Monday, April 19

Learn

Insider Tips for the Search + Purchase of Your New Home | Mon., April 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Women Repair Zone, virtual | $20-$25, payment required before April 18 | Learn who should be on your home search team, what to look for in a house, houses not to buy, all about mortgages, and more. 🏠

Watch

Mayoral inauguration | Mon., April 19 | City of Chattanooga, virtual | Free | Watch a new mayor and two new city council members get sworn in.

WaterCooler

NISA Legends Cup Day 3 | Mon., April 19 | Various times | Finley Stadium | $7-$15 | Watch the Los Angeles Force vs. New Amsterdam FC, Cal United Strikers vs. Stumptown AC, and Maryland Bobcats FC vs. Michigan Stars FC.


Tuesday, April 20

TryThis

All About Rock Climbing | Tues., April 20 | 7-8 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, virtual | Free, RSVP | Learn all about the basics of rock climbing, including different types of climbing, essential gear, jargon, and where to climb locally. 🧗

Show

3 x 2 Concert | Tues., April 20 | 7 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | $5-$10 | Three members of the Figment Chamber Ensemble will perform in the riverfront lobby with a view of the Tennessee River.

Wednesday, April 21

Learn

Compassion Series, Part Four: Self-compassion | Wed., April 21 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | Free, RSVP | This class is in partnership with Welcome Home Chattanooga will allow participants to practice and learn more about self-compassion. ❤️

Dish

Home Canning 101 | Wed., April 21 | 1-3 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $12 | Always wanted to can + preserve your own produce? Learn about safe canning methods, needed equipment, and more canning info at this class. 🥫

TryThis

Wednesday on Wheels | Wed., April 21 | 7-10 p.m. | The Signal | $15 | Heighten your hump day with this pop-up roller disco featuring DJ Dutty Laundry + drinks at the bar.

Cause

Giveback Night at Jason’s Deli | Wed., April 21 | 4-9 p.m. | Jason’s Deli, 2115 Gunbarrel Rd. | Mention Family Promise when you place an order on April 21 + a portion of sales will be donated to Family Promise. Bonus: Door prizes will also be awarded.


Thursday, April 22

Show

Dale Jones Comedy Show | Thurs., April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18 | Dale Jones is known for his “machine gun style” delivery, animated facials, and quick improvisations.

Cause

Breaking Boundaries on Broadway with Ali Stroker | Thurs., April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Siskin Children’s Institute, virtual | Free, RSVP | Hear an inspirational story + performance from Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker, who has been paralyzed from the chest down since she was two. 🎭

Arts

Starry Night Walnut Street Bridge | Thurs., April 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $41 | BYOB and prepare to combine two of our favorite things — the original Starry Night painting + the Walnut Street Bridge — into your own masterpiece. 🖌️

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).

Friday, April 23

Show

Dale Jones Comedy Show | Fri., April 23 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $22 | Dale Jones is known for his “machine gun style” delivery, animated facials, and quick improvisations.

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).


Saturday, April 24

TryThis

Music, Fashion, and Arts Fest | Sat., April 24 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center | $40+ | Four music shows, four designers, and four designer runways will be featured at the MFA Fest this year. 🎶

Show

Kameron Marlowe | Sat., April 24 | 8 p.m. | The Signal | $20-$25 | After appearing on NBC’s “The Voice,” Kameron moved to Nashville and began songwriting to create his debut release “Giving You Up.”

Dale Jones Comedy Show | Sat., April 24 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $22 | Dale Jones is known for his “machine gun style” delivery, animated facials, and quick improvisations.

Outdoors

Rock City’s EarthDayz | Sat., April 24-Sun., April 25 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rock City | $15-$27 | Celebrate Earth Day(s) at rock City with live percussion, interactive gardening activities, and furry friends from the Chattanooga Zoo.

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).

Sunday, April 25

TryThis

Chattanooga Spring 2021 Pink Bride Wedding Show | Sun., April 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center | $12 | Join other attendees as you view stunning showcases that will help envision the perfect wedding day. 💒

Your Journaling Journey | Sun., April 25 | 2 p.m. | Southern Lit Alliance, virtual | Free, RSVP | This workshop will help you grow in your journaling practice whether you’re a beginner or just hoping to get more out of the process.

Arts

Beach Boardwalk painting | Sun., April 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $41-47 | If you can’t be on the beach, you can at least paint your own version of a boardwalk in this class.

WaterCooler

Chattanooga Semifinal | Sun., April 26 | 8 p.m. | Finley Stadium | Prices vary | Join the Semifinal teams facing off at this local soccer game.

Outdoors

Rock City’s EarthDayz | Sat., April 24-Sun., April 25 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rock City | $15-$27 | Celebrate Earth Day(s) at rock City with live percussion, interactive gardening activities, and furry friends from the Chattanooga Zoo.

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).

Week of April 26

Monday, April 26

Arts

Wheel 2 with Loren Howard | Mon., April 26-Mon., May 24 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Scenic City Clay Arts | $255 | This intermediate-level class will take place on Mondays through May 24 + will teach participants how to hone your skills on the wheel. 🏺

Active

Cycling Workshop: More Power + Performance | Mon., Apr. 26 | 6 p.m. | The Spot, 1800 E. Main St. | Free | Learn how to more efficiently boost power on your bike, reduce injuries, and improve overall performance. 🚴

Tuesday, April 27

Learn

Create Your Signature Online Course Like a Pro | Tues., April 27 | The Chattery, virtual | $15 | Learn why a signature program is important, how to choose a delivery method, and more techniques to creating an online course you can sell. 💻

TryThis

Brewga | Tues., April 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co. | $15 | Unwind at Brewga Tuesdays. Tickets include a one hour yoga session + a pint to enjoy during or after class. 🍺

Biz

Chattanooga EXPO 2021 | Tues., April 27-Wed., April 28 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Chamber, virtual | Chattanooga’s EXPO event showcases a variety of businesses + products and will feature nationally-recognized speakers from varying industries. If you’re an interested exhibitor, click here.

Wednesday, April 28

Dish

One-Dish Wonders | Wed., April 28 | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $20 | Only have one dish (or hate cleaning a million dishes after dinner)? Learn how to make delicious meals using only one dish in this class. 🍲

Biz

Chattanooga EXPO 2021 | Tues., April 27-Wed., April 28 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Chamber, virtual | Chattanooga’s EXPO event showcases a variety of businesses + products and will feature nationally-recognized speakers from varying industries. If you’re an interested exhibitor, click here.

Thursday, April 29

Theatre

Vintage Hitchcock | Thurs. + weekends Fri., April 16-Sun., May 2 | Various times | Chattanooga Theatre Center | $11-$15 | This radio-broadcast themed show will feature three early Hitchcock titles: “The Lodger” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936) and “The 39 Steps” (1935).

Friday, April 30

Show

DJ Sandhu Comedy Show | Fri., April 30 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $18 | DJ Sandhu has worked with comedy legends Bret Ernst, Carl LaBove, Tommy Davidson, and more.

TryThis

Burlaep Barista Battle | Fri., Apr. 30 | 6 p.m. | Burlaep Chattanooga | $10 | Take part in Burlaep’s first ever latte art competition. A buy-in gets you a spot in the competition, a beer + a raffle ticket.


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