Who else can’t believe that it’s December? The year has flown by, but we’re ready to spend this month enjoying the colder weather with some of the top local events (both virtual and in-person) being offered in December. ❄️
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 December 1
Tuesday, Dec. 1
TryThis
○ Gingerbread House Making Workshop | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | The Sweet and Savory Classroom, 45 E Main St. | $78 | Make your own gingerbread dough to roll, cut, bake, and make into a gingerbread house. Ages 12+.
Dish/Film
○ MP Dinner and Movie Night | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 5 p.m. | Virtual | $25 | Have you ever been watching a movie and suddenly craved whatever the characters were making or eating? This virtual movie night allows you to get 3 to-go meals + cocktails that pair with 3 different movies.
Arts
○ Clay Drop-in Workshop | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 4-6 p.m. | The Pottery Place of Chattanooga, 103 Cherokee Blvd. | $18 | Arrive anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to create your very own clay pinch-pot snowman.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Learn
○ History Happy Hour: The History and Mystery of Chanukah | Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | Learn more about the history, legend, celebration, and spelling of the Jewish holiday Chanukah at this class from The Chattery.
Show
○ Alan Wyatt & Shawn Perkinson: Wednesday Jazz Online | Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the Barking Legs Theatre online for a jazz night with Alan Wyatt + Shawn Perkinson.
Thursday, Dec. 3
Dish
○ Whiskey Dinner | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | FEED Co. Table & Tavern, 201 W Main St. | $60 | Enjoy this holiday dinner with a variety of dishes specially paired with different drinks like Hunter and Scott Bourbon + Reservoir Rye.
Learn
○ Burgers + Bourbon Cooking Class | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | The Sweet and Savory Classroom, 45 E Main St. | $84 | In this class you’ll take choice cuts of beef + create burgers to eat while tasting hand-selected bourbons.
TryThis
○ Adults Night Out: Snarky Santa Mugs | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Pottery Place of Chattanooga, 103 Cherokee Blvd. | $25 | Enjoy painting mugs with fun snarky holiday quotes.
Show
○ David Scott at The Comedy Catch | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $12-$15 | Also known as “Mr. Showtime,” David Scott puts on an entire performance—not just a stand up comedy act.
Friday, Dec. 4
Drink
○ Brew Lights Chattanooga 2020 | Friday, Dec. 4 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. | $50 | Brew Lights at the zoo will feature holiday lighting and decor, holiday craft vendors, craft beer samples, and more.
TheBuy
○ INCubator Holiday Pop-Up Market | Friday, Dec. 4 | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, 1220 King St. | Free Entry | INCubator, ChattLab, and LAUNCH startups will be selling their products at the Moxy during this pop-up event.
Show
○ Frank Foster | Friday, Dec. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $20-$25 | Country music artist Frank Foster has acted as his own record label, management, booking agency + publishing company.
○ David Scott at The Comedy Catch | Friday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $18-$20 | Also known as “Mr. Showtime,” David Scott puts on an entire performance—not just a stand up comedy act.
Arts
Paint your Pet for the Holidays | Friday, Dec. 4 | 6 p.m. | Painting With a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $58-$68 | BYOB (plus a photo of your furry friend) and paint your pet for the holidays.
Saturday, Dec. 5
TheBuy
○ The Holiday Market on 55th | Saturday, Dec. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 5500 St. Elmo Ave. | Free Entry | This outdoor + socially distanced holiday market will feature a variety of local vendors, fire pits, and hot coffee.
○ Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | Free Entry | The Chattanooga Market is indoors now for the holiday market, with 200+ local vendors.
Show
○ BeBe le Strange: A Tribute to Heart | Saturday, Dec. 5 | 8:30 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $20-$25 | This Nashville-based Heart tribute band will be performing at this socially distanced show.
○ David Scott at The Comedy Catch | Saturday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $18-$20 | Also known as “Mr. Showtime,” David Scott puts on an entire performance—not just a stand up comedy act.
Learn
○ Run Woman Run Workshop | Saturday, Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This workshop hosted by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women will teach women the tools to get started when running for a political office.
Cause/Active
○ Heart to H*Art: A Festive Flow | Saturday, Dec. 5 | 1-2 p.m. | H*Art Gallery Greenspace, 110 E Main St. | $24 suggested donation | SPENGA is offering this holiday-themed outdoor yoga class with all proceeds benefiting the H*Art gallery.
Sunday, Dec. 6
TryThis
○ Tractor Swing Holiday Event | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Collegedale Commons, 4881 Swinyar Dr. | Free Entry | This new tractor swing event will feature the Chattanooga Monday Nite Big Band, a holiday tractor decorating contest, photos with Santa, games, and more.
Film
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: The Natural | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 2 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 2 p.m., $12 6 p.m. | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. Today’s showing is The Natural.
Holiday
○ Yuletide on the Southside | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., market hours 2-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St. | Free Entry | This outdoor holiday celebration will feature over 30 local artists + vendors, live music, a live Christmas tree farm, and more.
TheBuy
○ Chattanooga Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | Free Entry | The Chattanooga Market is indoors now for the holiday market, with 200+ local vendors.
Week of December 7
Monday, Dec. 7
Arts/Cause
○ Crafting for a Cause | Mon., Dec. 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Pinspiration Chattanooga, 2275 Gunbarrel Rd. | Price of your art + $5 | Make Christmas gifts for family + friends or create your own holiday decor at this class where proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Active
○ Mindful Moment Yoga with Kelsey Burke | Monday, Dec. 7 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Join this mid-day yoga class for a quick de-stress in your workday. This class is suitable for all levels.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
TryThis
○ DIY Liqueurs as Gifts | Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $15-$25 | Learn all about the science of making your own liqueurs + make your own coffee liqueur to give as a gift (or keep for yourself… we won’t tell.)
Biz
○ Chicken Salad Chick Grand Opening Celebration | Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. | Hixson Chicken Salad Chick, 5100 Hixson Pike | Free Entry | The first 100 guests at the grand opening will receive free chicken salad for a year. Guests should arrive between 7 and 10 a.m. to get “checked in.”
Networking
○ Virtual Job Fair Chattanooga | Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This virtual job fair for the Chattanooga area includes hiring industries including healthcare, wellness, engineering, IT, education, mechanical, and more. (bring an electronic copy of your resume).
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Arts
○ Winter Watercolor Sketching | Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | Join local artist Jaime Barks with The Chattery to learn how to watercolor a snowy landscape.
Show
○ Doyle Dykes Holiday Special | Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 6:15-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Enjoy a free concert by guitarist Doyle Dykes + tune in for a special announcement from The Songbirds Foundation.
Networking
○ Virtual Job Fair Chattanooga | Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This virtual job fair for the Chattanooga area includes hiring industries including healthcare, wellness, engineering, IT, education, mechanical, and more. (bring an electronic copy of your resume).
Thursday, Dec. 10
Holiday
○ Holiday Lights at the Chattanooga Zoo | Thursday, Dec. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave. | $6-$12 | See the Chattanooga Zoo transformed for the holiday season + watch the animals opening their presents.
Show
○ Three Star Revival & Oweda | Thursday, Dec. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $15 | Soul, jazz, and funk band Three Star Revival + locally-based band Oweda will both be performing at this show.
Active
○ Presence with Yoga with Sue Reynolds | Thursday, Dec. 10 | 10-11:15 a.m. | Virtual | $10 | This yoga class is a gentler approach that is a great practice for those who may have physical limitations or just want a slower style of yoga.
Cause
○ Chattanooga International Human Rights Day Celebration | Thursday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | The theme for this year’s event, which commemorates the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is “Promoting civility in uncertain times.” The guest speaker will be Vice President of BlueCross BlueShield Ronald Harris.
Friday, Dec. 11
Holiday
○ Holiday Lights at the Chattanooga Zoo | Friday, Dec. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave. | $6-$12 | See the Chattanooga Zoo transformed for the holiday season + watch the animals opening their presents.
Film
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: Bohemian Rhapsody | Friday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. Today’s showing is Bohemian Rhapsody.
Show
○ The Afternooners | Friday, Dec. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $20-$30 | The Afternooners are a band made up of a group of guys from Chattanooga and are known for their high-energy live shows.
○ James Gregory at The Comedy Catch | Friday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $30 | This veteran comedian is known for his down-home, storytelling comedy experience.
Learn
○ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 101 | Friday, Dec. 11 | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | $15 | Join Founder + CEO of Inclusive Performance Strategies Paul T. Doyle as he discusses the basics of developing an intentional + effective inclusion strategy for your business.
Saturday, Dec. 12
Holiday
○ Holiday Lights at the Chattanooga Zoo | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 5-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave. | $6-$12 | See the Chattanooga Zoo transformed for the holiday season + watch the animals opening their presents.
Film
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: Raising Arizona | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 3 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. This showing is Raising Arizona.
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: O Brother, Where Art Thou? | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. This showing is O Brother, Where Art Thou?.
Show
○ America’s AC/DC: Thunderstruck | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $20-$40 | Thunderstruck aims to recreate the spirit + energy of a real AC/DC concert the way you remember it.
○ James Gregory at The Comedy Catch | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 7 + 9:15 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $30 | This veteran comedian is known for his down-home, storytelling comedy experience.
TheBuy
○ Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | Free Entry | The Chattanooga Market is indoors now for the holiday market, with 200+ local vendors.
Sunday, Dec. 13
Film
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: Interstellar | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 2 + 6 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 2 p.m., $12 6 p.m. | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. Today’s showing is Interstellar.
TryThis
○ Christmas Caravan | Sunday, Dec 13 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 3204 Clio Ave. | Decorate your car or bike + join in on this East Lake Christmas Caravan to create a Covid-friendly holiday parade.
Holiday
○ Cookies with Santa | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 2-4 p.m. | The Refindery on McCallie, 1300 McCallie Ave. | Free Entry | Bring the family to take photos with Santa at the Refindery.
TheBuy
○ Chattanooga Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | Free Entry | The Chattanooga Market is indoors now for the holiday market, with 200+ local vendors.
Week of December 14
Monday, Dec. 14
Active
○ Holiday Happiness Yoga | Monday, Dec. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | As the holidays (and holiday stress) start sneaking up, try this yoga class designed to release + self-soothe. This Chattery class is designed for all levels of yoga.
○ Monday Night Dance | Monday, Dec. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | G2G Salsa, 2255 Center St. | $5-$10, cash | Bring your best swing-dancing moves (and your mask, of course) to this dance class.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Learn
○Iphoneography for the Holidays | Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | As the holidays are among us, this online course will teach you how to capture the images of Christmas from your iphone.
○ The Nuts and Bolts of SBIR: From an SBIR Application Reviewer | Tues, Dec. 15 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Learn the “nuts and bolts” of SBIR federal grants from the perspective of an application reviewer + attorney.
Eat/Drink
○ Danimal and Friends on The Back Porch | Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 7 - 10 p.m. | 29 E. Station St. | Free | Join local Chattanooga artists as they sing locally made music paired with classic hits and over 90 whiskeys.
Show
Black Stone Cherry | Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 8 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $30 | Black Stone Cherry attempts to create a timeless + classic sound with a modern twist.
Drink/Active
○ SPENGA Yoga at Pax Breu Ruim | Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 7-8 p.m. | pax.breu.ruim., 516 E. Main St. | $10 | Enjoy a one-hour yoga class with SPENGA followed by a glass of wine or a cold beer.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Holiday
○ Handmade Ornaments: Do You Want to Paint a Snowman? | Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Virtual | $38 | This virtual class will help you get your tree in the festive spirit with hands-on ornament making.
○ Santa Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops | Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Bass Pro Shops, 1000 Bass Pro Dr. | Free | Visit Santa and his helpers. This contactless experiment allows the family to meet Santa in person while maintaining all COVID-19 safety concerns.
Eat/Drink
○ Winesday | Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 4 - 7 p.m. | Rodizio Grill, 2100 Hamilton Pl. Blvd., Ste. 201 | $3 per glass | Enjoy the authentic taste of Brazil with specials on glasses of house wine, recurring every Wednesday.
Show
○ Nancy Westmoreland: Wednesday Jazz Online | Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Enjoy Barking Legs’ last show of 2020 with singer + keyboard player Nancy Westmoreland.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Drink
○ NYE Champagne Cocktails | Thursday, Dec. 17 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $15-$30 | In this class hosted by The Chattery, learn the skills needed to make three different champagne cocktails at home for your socially-distant NYE celebration.
Holiday
○ Holiday Lights at the Chattanooga Zoo | Thursday, Dec. 17 | 5-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave. | $6-$12 | See the Chattanooga Zoo transformed for the holiday season + watch the animals opening their presents.
Arts
○ Winter Wonderland Painting | Thursday, Dec. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $38-$48 | BYOB and paint a beautiful winter wonderland piece with local artist + instructor Katie D. Choose from a 16x20 canvas, 16x20 wood plank board, and framed 16x20 canvas.
Friday, Dec. 18
Holiday
○ Holiday Lights at the Chattanooga Zoo | Friday, Dec. 18 | 5-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave. | $6-$12 | See the Chattanooga Zoo transformed for the holiday season + watch the animals opening their presents.
Film
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: Die Hard | Friday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. Today’s showing is Die Hard.
Show
○ Chris Cope at The Comedy Catch | Friday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $16 | Chris Cope has been on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Laughs on Fox, Tosh.0 + Grey’s Anatomy.
○ Holiday Brass | Friday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah or Virtual | $10-$25 | Enjoy this concert by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera brass ensemble at The Commons in Collegedale or from the comfort of your own home.
Drink
○ Christmas Ale Tasting and Ugly Sweater Party | Friday, Dec. 18 | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Tap House, 3800 Saint Elmo Ave. | $15 | Wear your very ugliest Christmas sweater to this ale tasting party. Each ticket will get you a 5.5 oz. taster + a three oz. pour of each beer in the lineup.
Dish
○ Taste of the Season | Friday, Dec. 18 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Virtual | $30 | Explore + taste some of Bleu Fox Cheese Shop’s favorite cheeses and artisan foods for the season. Your ticket will get you a box with 4-5 cheeses, cured meats, and accouterments.
Saturday, Dec. 19
Holiday
○ Holiday Lights at the Chattanooga Zoo | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N Holtzclaw Ave. | $6-$12 | See the Chattanooga Zoo transformed for the holiday season + watch the animals opening their presents.
○Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 4-9 p.m. | Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd. | $29.95 | Enjoy the scenery of Rock City like never before with various holiday scenes and millions of LED lights to brighten up the holidays.
Drink
Christmas Open House | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 1 - 5 p.m. | 6469 Battlefield Pkwy. | Free | Enjoy shopping for those on your Christmas list while sipping on exclusive holiday wine paired with free tastings.
Film
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: Christmas Vacation | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 3 + 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 3 p.m., $12 7 p.m. | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. Today’s showing is Christmas Vacation.
Show
○ Starlito | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 8:30 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $35-$50 | Originally known as the All Star Cashville Prince, Starlito is a Nashville-based rapper.
○ Chris Cope at The Comedy Catch | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $16 | Chris Cope has been on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Laughs on Fox, Tosh.0 + Grey’s Anatomy.
○ Holiday Brass | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 7 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah or Virtual | $10-$25 | Enjoy this concert by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera brass ensemble at The Commons in Collegedale or from the comfort of your own home.
TheBuy
○ Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | Free Entry | The Chattanooga Market is indoors now for the holiday market, with 200+ local vendors.
Sunday, Dec. 20
Film
○ Bobby Stone Film Series: Elf | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 2 + 6 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $12 2 p.m., $12 6 p.m. | The Tivoli Theatre’s doors are open again for the Bobby Stone Film Series. Today’s showing is Elf.
Show
○ Scenic City Dance: The Nutcracker | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 3 p.m. + 7 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | 3 p.m. $40-$240, 7 p.m. $40-$240 | Enjoy this holiday classic ballet, The Nutcracker.
○ Holiday Brass | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 4-5:30 p.m. | The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah or virtual | $10-$25 | Enjoy this concert by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera brass ensemble at The Commons in Collegedale or from the comfort of your own home.
TheBuy
○ Chattanooga Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | Free Entry | The Chattanooga Market is indoors now for the holiday market, with 200+ local vendors.
Week of December 21
Monday, Dec. 21
Holiday
○North Pole Limited | Monday, Dec. 21 | 5:30 - 10 p.m. | 4119 Cromwell Rd. | $35 | This Christmas themed train ride provides an imaginary trip to the North Pole with stories and refreshments served along the way.
TryThis
Brushes and Brunch at the Pottery Place | Monday, Dec. 21 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 103 Cherokee Blvd. | $17 - $25 | This hands-on craft experience welcomes you to relax and create your own pottery piece of your choice.
Show
○ Scenic City Dance: The Nutcracker | Monday, Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $40-$240 | Enjoy this holiday classic ballet, The Nutcracker.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
Drink/Active
○ SPENGA Yoga at Pax Breu Ruim | Tuesday, Dec. 22 | 7-8 p.m. | pax.breu.ruim., 516 E. Main St. | $10 | Enjoy a one-hour yoga class with SPENGA followed by a glass of wine or a cold beer.
TryThis
○ Gingerbread House Class for all ages | Tuesday, Dec. 22 | 3 p.m. | The Sweet and Savory Classroom, 45 E Main St. or Virtual| $35-$68 virtual, $78 in-person | Make your own gingerbread dough to roll, cut, bake, and make into a gingerbread house.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
Show
○ Advent Concert: Jessica Smithorn, Oboe | Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 12:05-12:35 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Watch the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera’s Jessica Smithorn play Ottorino Respighi’s “Adoration of the Magi” with assistance from other musicians.
Volunteer/Cause
○ Annual Community Christmas Dinner | Wed., Dec. 23 | 1-3 p.m. | MLK Blvd. + Georgia Ave., MLK Blvd. + Houston St. | Free | The Union Gospel Mission will be handing out Christmas dinners to anyone who needs them on Dec. 23. You can help volunteer or get a meal at either location.
Thursday, Dec. 24
Holiday
○ Photos with Santa | Thurs., Dec. 24 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. | Northgate Mall, 271 Northgate Mall Dr. | $39.99+ | Celebrate Christmas Eve by taking photos with Santa Claus and letting him in on your wishlist before Christmas.
○ Downtown Cleveland Christmas Lights | Thurs., Dec. 24 | 5-11 p.m. | Downtown Cleveland, TN | Free | Check out downtown Cleveland’s festive Christmas lights display + 20-foot Christmas tree.
Show
○ Thursdays with Toby Hewitt | Thurs., Dec. 24 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Backstage Chattanooga, 29 Station St. | Free | Toby Hewitt will play his hits + take your requests.
Friday, Dec. 25
Holiday
○Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Fri., Dec. 25 | 5-10 p.m. | Rock City, 1400 Patten Rd. | $15-$27 | Spend Christmas night walking through this enchanted garden of lights atop Lookout Mountain.
Saturday, Dec. 26
Show
○ Home for the Holidays at The Comedy Catch | Saturday, Dec. 26 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $15 | This comedy show will feature several hometown comics like Bridgette Martin, Chance Wiley, and Chris Hopkins.
○ YingYang Twins Live at SkyZoo | Saturday, Dec. 26 | 8 p.m. | SkyZoo Chattanooga, 5709 Lee Hwy. | $25 | These multi-platinum recording artists will perform live at SkyZoo.
TryThis
○ Silent Party “Naughty or Nice” Edition | Sat., Dec. 26 | 8 p.m. | Fountainhead Taproom, East Main St. | $15-$25 | Join this holiday-themed party featuring games, 60 beverages on tap, DJs, and more. Masks required.
Sunday, Dec. 27
Eat/Drink
Whitebird Brunch | Sunday, Dec. 27 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 102 Walnut Street | Menu Prices Vary | Whitebird invites you to enjoy locally sourced food guaranteeing the freshest ingredients paired with drinks.
Arts
○ Wishing for Snow | Sun. Dec. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $38-$46 | Wishing for some snow? At the very least, you can paint your own winter wonderland at this class for the whole family.
Week of December 28
Monday, Dec. 28
Dish
Rustic Italian Cooking Class | Monday, Dec. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet and Savory Classroom, 45 E. Main St. | $79 | Learn how to make a full rustic Italian meal of Focaccia flatbread, walnut pesto, Fettuccine with Italian sausage, and more. The best part? Eating your creation at the end.
Drink
○ OddStory’s 4th Anniversary and Can Release | Mon., Dec. 28 | 4-9 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Co., 336 E MLK Blvd. | Free Entry | Celebrate OddStory’s fourth anniversary with a new can release + pints and pretzels.
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Drink/Active
○ SPENGA Yoga at Pax Breu Ruim | Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 7-8 p.m. | pax.breu.ruim., 516 E. Main St. | $10 | Enjoy a one-hour yoga class with SPENGA followed by a glass of wine or a cold beer.
Active
○ Bring your Bestie Body Boost Preview Class | Tuesday, Dec. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | FIT4MOM Chattanooga, 150 River St. | Free | Bring your bestie + enjoy this socially-distanced body boost workout with other local moms.
Drink
○ OddStory’s 4th Anniversary and Can Release | Mon., Dec. 28 | 4-9 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Co., 336 E MLK Blvd. | Free Entry | Celebrate OddStory’s fourth anniversary (for the second day in a row) with two new can releases + one classic bottle that’s making a comeback.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
TryThis
○ $2 Discovery Day at Ruby Falls | Wednesday, Dec. 30 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S Scenic Hwy. | $2 | Celebrate Ruby Falls’ 92nd discovery anniversary with $2 ticket prices. Tickets sold online only.
○ Girls Night New Years Celebration | Wednesday, Dec. 30 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Painting With a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $38-$48 | Grab your girls + celebrate the end of 2020 with painting and wine (make sure to BYOB).
Thursday, Dec. 31
Holiday
○ New Year’s Mask-erade Party | Thursday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. | The Read House, 107 West MLK Blvd. | Call to Reserve | This party will be capped at 50 couples and will include a three-course dinner for two, a NYE party, and overnight accommodations.
○ New Year’s Eve on the River | Thurs., Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | The Southern Belle Riverboat, 151 Riverfront Pkwy. | $129.95 | Start off the evening with Hors D’oeuvres on Pier 2 and board at 8:30 for a 9:00 departure on a three hour cruise. There will be a DJ, pilothouse tours, party favors, a souvenir wine glass, bottle of champagne, and our one-time-through buffet-style dinner. 21+.
Show
○ New Year’s Eve with Mutzie | Thursday, Dec. 31 | 7:30 + 10 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $20-$38 | Look back on 2020 and laugh with “class clown”-like comedian Mutzie.
