Week of December 1
Saturday | Dec. 1
MustDo: Mainx24 | Sat., Dec. 1 | 7 a.m.–11:59 p.m. | Free | Locations vary | Check out our top 30+ picks.
Show: The Breakfast Club | 9 p.m. | Songbirds South | 35 Station St. | $15 | The Breakfast Club is the longest running, most recognized ’80’s tribute band in the United States.
Show: Chattanooga Boys Choir—Singing Christmas Tree | noon + 5:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre | $15-$40 | The theme of this year’s Singing Christmas Tree is “On a Silent Night.” The program will include more than 100 members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir’s five component choirs.
FamilyFun: Brew Lights at the Chattanooga Zoo | 7–10 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | 301 N. Holtzclaw Rd. | $45 | The first Saturday night in the holiday light display season will bring attendees unlimited beer samples from over 30 breweries, live music throughout the zoo, food trucks and plenty of holiday photo-ops. Attendees must be 21+.
Sunday | Dec. 2
Shop: Holiday Market | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 1829 Carter St. | Free| The Chattanooga Market moves indoors at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Community: Pitch It: Youth Entrepreneurship Competition | 4-6 p.m. | The Granfalloon | Free | a regional pitch competition between students from Tyner Academy, East Ridge High School + Central High School.
Week of December 3
Monday | Dec. 3
Network: Black Professionals at the Hunter | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | The Hunter Museum | 10 Bluff View St. | This event as an opportunity for members of Chattanooga’s African American community to meet-up. This event will also highlight art created by African American Artists and be accompanied by music from a live DJ, treats and a cash bar.
Trivia: Seinfeld Trivia | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Edley’s Bar-B-Que | 205 Manufacturer’s Road | This is an opportunity to test just how much you know about the sitcom “Seinfeld.”
Arts: Hand-Lettering for Holiday Card Addressing | 6–7:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Workspace | 302 W. 6th St. | $17 | Bring your letters and your hand-lettering pen (or money to buy one) and get ready to make your whole family jealous with your new calligraphy skills. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
Tuesday | Dec. 4
Arts: Decorating with Live Greenery | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Elder’s Hardware Chattanooga | 4921 Highway 58 | This demonstration will show attendees how to use live greenery to “spruce” up their front entrances for the holidays.
TryThis: Chattanooga Cigar Club Puff & Paint | 8–10 p.m. | Chattanooga Cigar Club | 1518 Market St. | $40 | Ever puffed on a cigar while painting? No? Try this. A ticket will also get you your choice of a glass of wine or cocktail.
Drink: Wine Tasting at the Back Inn Cafe | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Back Inn Cafe | 411 E. 2nd St. | $40 | A classic wine-tasting event with companion dishes and a selection of wines for gifting under $30.
Wednesday | Dec. 5
Show: UTC Flute Ensemble Performance | 7–9 p.m. | Barnes & Noble | 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Flute Ensemble will be entertaining guests with holiday music as they shop.
Arts: DIY Holiday-Themed Earrings | 6–7:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Workspace | 302 W. 6th St. | $23 | A beginner class that teaches attendees what they need to know to make some festive earrings. Supplies included.
Cause: Raising Stars | 6–8 p.m. | Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults | 1800 McCallie Ave. | The Rochester Institute of Technology is offering a workshop for parents of seventh to tenth grade deaf and hard-of-hearing students for how to successfully plan for college.
Thursday | Dec. 6
Show: Musical Performances at Erlanger | 11:30 a.m. | Erlanger Medical Mall | 975 E. Third St. | The Chattanooga Symphony and the Orchestra Wind Quintet will perform a number of pieces as part of the Arts at Erlanger program.
Shop: Warehouse Row Open House | 6–8 p.m. | Warehouse Row | 1110 Market St. | Warehouse Row’s annual open house will feature plenty of deals, snacks, and snowmen to make with Project Snowman from The Clay Pot.
Learn: Handlettering for the Holiday | 10:30 a.m. | Chattanooga Workspace | 302 W. 6th St. | $17 | Lesley Miller offers tips and tricks to spruce up your envelopes and you’ll have some time to address them.
Drink: Winter Warmer + S’mores | 7 p.m. | The Daily Ration | 1220 Dartmouth St. | Free | Hang around the bonfire, toast some s’mores and sip on Chattanooga Brewing Co.'s delicious Winter Warmer.
Friday | Dec. 7
Show: Rayland Baxter | 8 p.m. | Songbirds South | $17–$20 | Rayland Baxter brings his warbly folk to Songbirds South.
Show: Yacht Rock Revue | 8:30 p.m. | The Signal | $18-$36 | They dress the part and perform the song you love. If you like Yacht Rock, there’s not a better show.
Show: Chattanooga Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” | 2 + 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre | $22-$34 | The Chattanooga Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” on the main stage.
Community: Red Bank Holiday Block Party and Open House | 4–8 p.m. | 3800 Dayton Blvd. | In collaboration with the Red Bank Holiday parade and market, the businesses at the 3800 block of Dayton Boulevard will also be hosting an open house with plenty of activities, refreshments, music, sales, and a scavenger hunt.
Saturday | Dec. 8
Show: Dance Santa Dance | 8:30 p.m. | The Signal | $15-$20 | It’s a holiday dance party with DJ Zerowe, DJ Chi + Warsaw.
Show: Parker Millsap (solo) | 7 p.m. | Songbirds North | $18-$20 | Oklahoma native Parker Millsap is quickly making a name for himself with his captivating live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives.
Network: Mingle & Jingle Potluck | 5–7 p.m. | The Edney Innovation Center, Floor 5 | 1100 Market St. | This potluck, hosted by Nooga Diversity Center, is meant to bring members of the LGBT+ community and its allies together for a holiday meal. Those who attend should plan on bringing a dish and specify what they’re bringing on the event’s Facebook page.
Sunday | Dec. 9
Learn: Drypoint Etching Workshop | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Townsend Atelier | 301 East 11 | $125, most materials included | This one-day workshop will introduce students of all levels to the versatile and satisfying technique of drypoint etching.
Family: Santa Cares Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience | 9–11 a.m. | Northgate Mall | 271 Northgate Mall Dr. | Free, but registration necessary | A complimentary Santa event for children within any spectrum of needs.
Arts: Winter Essential Oils Make & Take | 1–3:30 p.m. | Nutrition World | 6201 Lee Highway | $30 | You will be learning essential oil basics & safety as well as creating 3 products of your own to take home.
Week of December 10
Monday | Dec. 10
Show: Celtic Thunder at the Tivoli | 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre | 709 Broad St. | $38.50 +
Craft: DIY Cordials as Gifts | 6 p.m. | Chattanooga Workspace | 301 W. 6th St. | $20 | In this class, you’ll learn all about the science behind making liqueurs and you’ll make your own to give as a gift.
Network: The Little Black Dress Party & One Year Blog-iversary | 6–9 p.m. | Moxy Chattanooga | 1220 King St. | Free | Bring out that Little Black Dress, enjoy an evening of food, dancing + networking.
Tuesday | Dec. 11
Show: Coco Montoya | 7 p.m. | Songbirds North | $25 | World-class guitarist, Coco Montoya, visits Songbirds North for an evening of music.
Learn: Winterizing Your Home | 6–7:15 p.m. | 931 McCallie Ave. | $35 | Dawn Hjelseth, will teach weatherization techniques that anyone can do.
Show: String Theory: Jason Vieaux and Julien Labro| 6:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | 10 Bluff View | $45 | The intoxicating rhythms and melodies of South America and Eastern Europe are brought to life by Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux and French-born accordionist Julien Labro.
Wednesday | Dec. 12
Active: Southern Velo Club Night and HinCapie Fit Kit| 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Heaven & Ale | 9431 Bradmore Ln., Ooltewah | $35 | Inaugural Club open house and “kit fit” event for members. Learn about the club’s sponsors, plans, member benefits, etc. and try on one of the new Hincapie Sportswear.
Cause: Charity Night at Ice on the Landing| 5-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo | $8-$10 | 20% of proceeds will be donated to ChattaNeuter.
Cause: Flying Squirrel Supports Cloudland Canyon State Park| 5–8 p.m. | 55 Johnson St. | Varies | The Flying Squirrel will be donating a portion of its revenues for the night to Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Thursday | Dec. 13
Learn: Homebrewing 101: Make Your Own Beer| 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Brew Market & Beer Garden | 1510 Riverside Dr. | $35 | This class is all about getting you started making your own flavorful craft beer at home.
Show: Sean Beagan and Bailey Erickson at Improv Chattanooga| 8-9:30 p.m. | 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 106 | $5 | Chicago’s Sean Beagan and Bailey Erickson stop in Chattanooga for one night only at Improv Chattanooga.
Arts: Open Bead Night| 6-9 p.m. | 1420 McCallie Ave. | Free
Friday | Dec. 14
Show: The Weeks | 9 p.m. | Songbirds South | $12 | The Weeks bring groove, grit + guitars to the Songbirds stage.
Show: Current Connect: Americana Christmas | 8 p.m. | $15-$30 | Holiday tunes from locals Slim Pickins, Barefoot Nellie * Co., The Foothills + Dovetail Trio.
Cause: Holiday Charity Ball| 6:45–10:30 p.m. | Lundy Hall | 4315 Brainerd Rd. | $35 | The evening includes a dinner catered by Oakwood Cafe, ballroom dancing and a performance by the USA Dance Formation team.
Active: Tacky Sweater 80’s Skate Night| 6–10 p.m. | Hamilton Skate Place | 7414 Goodwin Rd. | $12
Saturday | Dec. 15
Show: Nooga Nutcracker | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $17 – $18 | The Chattanooga Dance Theatre is presenting the classic Nutcracker story with a modern twist: the Nutcracker takes Clara here to Chattanooga. Instead of viewing dances from other cultures, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince will spectate performances from the Lookout Mountain Gnomes, Aquarium Fish, and the Choo-Choo Riders.
Drink: Santa Claus Pub Crawl| 3-11 p.m. | Various locations | Admission: bring an unwrapped toy | Bars offer specials throughout the evening. A bus will run from Clyde’s to Feed to Patten Parkway from 6-8 p.m. Raffles and food & drink specials will be at each location. Wear Santa attire.
Dance: Silent Dance Party| 10 p.m.–3 a.m. | Stone Cup Café | 208 Frazier Ave. | $15 | An old-school dance party. Stone Cup and Dance on Party Everywhere have joined forces to fill the gap, and bring dance parties back to Chattanooga in full force.
Sunday | Dec. 16
Cause: Holiday Benefit for Ronald McDonald House | 7 p.m. | Songbirds South | $10 | Rising country star Dallas Walker performs. All proceeds benefit RMHC.
Family: PJs and The Polar Express| 9:30–11:45 a.m. | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D | 201 Chestnut St. | $14 | Dress in your favorite pajamas and enjoy a special screening of The Polar Express 3D.
Drink: Puppy Brunch Santa Edition| 12–3 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co. | Free | Take advantage of the pup-friendBiergartenten, have a picture made with Santa, and enjoy a pint or two of Winter Warmer. A percentage of proceeds benefits HES.
Week of Dec. 17
Monday | Dec. 17
Cause: Roller Skating for Hunger| 5–7 p.m. | 7414 Goodwin Rd. | $5 | A benefit for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.
Volunteer: Angel Tree Distribution| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | 5000 Calhoun Ave. | Free | Help distribute Angel Tree gifts to families in need. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Film: The Trail Running Film Fest Tour| 7-10 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium | $25 | The two hours of films are shown in a nice theater that serves beer with comfortable seats, a large screen, and a nice sound system.
Tuesday | Dec. 18
Learn: NYE Champagne Cocktails| 6-7:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Workspace | 301 W. 6th St. | $29 | Learn how to make champagne-based cocktails for your NYE party.
Show: Broadway’s The King and I| 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre | $37-$77 | Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production.
Wednesday | Dec. 19
Drink: STIR’s Distiller Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | STIR | 1444 Market St. | $100 | STIR is inviting Chattanooga residents to be some of the first in the city to taste their private single barrel of George Dickel whiskey. The event will be accompanied by a dinner designed by executive chef Scott Eiselstein to pair with the whiskey. RSVP by calling (423) 531-7847.
Cause: Dream Night at the Chattanooga Zoo| 5;30–8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | Free | A free event at the zoo for those suffering from chronic illness.
Learn: Energy Awareness 101| 7–9 p.m. | Stardust Spiritual Shoppe | 5012 Highway 58 | $15 | Learn how to channel spiritual energy into your spells and rituals.
Thursday | Dec. 20
Show: New Madrid with T Hardy Morris & Psychic Dungeon| 9 p.m. | Songbirds | $20 | New Madrid is a band from Athens, GA, calling it their home base for the last 6 years.
Show: Dancing with the Stars Live| 8 p.m. | 399 McCallie Ave. | $49–$99 | Featuring fan-favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars.
Show: Stay Qualls Show| 7:45 p.m. | SPOT | 3214 Brainerd Rd. | $6 | The Stay Qualls show is a one of a kind event that will include some of the most talented artists from Tennessee.
Friday | Dec. 21
Show: Winter Solstice Jam| 5:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | 1307 Dodds Ave. | Jam around the fire with us on the longest night of the year! Bring your acoustic instruments and campfire food, so we can make music and eat together.
Drink: Winter Solstice Shindig| 5–9 p.m. | Sigler’s Craft Beer | 1309 Panorama Dr. | Free | drink some beers with special guests from Hutton & Smith.
Arts: Craft Love Chattanooga’s Date Night| 7–9 p.m. | 748 Overbridge Ln. | Varies | Spend date night crafting from more than 100+ projects.
Saturday | Dec. 22
Show: Masseuse with Space Kadet | 9 p.m. | Songbirds South | $10–$13 | Chattanooga favorites Masseus are a 5-piece ensemble that blends folk, funk + jazz.
Dish: Mama Crunk’s Pies Gingerbread Workshop| 12–3 p.m. | 3800 St. Elmo Ave. | $25 per child | Kids have a chance to learn how to make a gingerbread house.
Arts: Winter Solstice Open House & Bazaar| 1–6 p.m. | SPOT | 3214 Brainerd Rd. | Free | Prizes, local eats, giveaways, free classes, live music performances and the list goes on.
Sunday | Dec. 23
Cause: Holiday Book Drive for Erlanger’s Children’s Hospital| 9–10 a.m. | Barnes & Noble | 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. | Free | Help support the kids and families at the new Children’s Hospital at Erlanger by purchasing a book to donate.
Week of Dec. 24
Monday | Dec. 24
Active: Santa Cookie Burn| 10–11:15 a.m. | Thrive Yoga | 7633 East Brainerd Rd. | $10 | Join us for a 75-minute challenging yoga class that’ll make you sweat, smile and prepare for the “big guy’s” arrival.
Tuesday | Dec. 25
Wednesday | Dec. 26
TryThis: Victorian Christmas Afternoon Tea | Polly Claire’s | 6178 Adamson Circle | $20 | Enjoy an elegant and exclusive four-course, three-tiered Afternoon Tea.
Show: Worlds Collide with Courtney Holder | 9 p.m. | Songbirds | $10 | Courtney Holder brings a World Music review to Songbirds.
Thursday | Dec. 27
Shop: The Good Samaritan Grand Reopening Sale| 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | 9231 Lee Hwy. | Free | The Good Samaritan center reopens to the public.
Show: “A Civil War Christmas” | 7 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | $23 + |Set in 1864 with the nation at war, the still heartwarming play comes to the Mildred M. Montague Circle Theatre stage through Dec. 30.
Friday | Dec. 28
Show: Black Jacket Symphony| 8 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre | $25–$35 | The Black Jacket Symphony returns to the Tivoli to perform Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Damn the Torpedoes plus a collection of greatest hits.
Drink: Out on 8th| 5–9 p.m. | West Village | Free | Every Friday night, W. 8th St. is closed down and a huge block party ensues.
Saturday | Dec. 29
Show: Year in Review| 8 p.m. | Improv Chattanooga | 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 106 | $10 | Improv Chattanooga will take the stage to try to make light of the famous news stories from the past year - suggested by you.
Show: George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic | 8 p.m. | The Signal | $29.52 | George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the ’70s, twisting soul music into funk by adding influences from several late-’60s acid heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa + Sly Stone.
Show: Electric Avenue presents Music of the 80s| 9 p.m. | Songbirds South | 35 Station St. | $15 | After partying like its 1999 with the ‘Sold Out’ Greatest Jits of Prince, Electric Avenue returns with George Michaels entire FAITH album, + WHAM! and all the biggest hits of the ‘80s.
Sunday | Dec. 30
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker | 1 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre | 709 Broad St. | $30 - $70
Show: Monthly Jazz Jam| 3 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | 1307 Dodds Ave. | The Monthly Jazz Jam is designed with the idea of giving aspiring jazz musicians the opportunity to play with a first-rate rhythm section in a real-life–but relaxed–setting.
