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. 🛍️
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. 🐰
○ 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. 💻
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○ 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.
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○ 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.