Week of February 1
February 1
TryThis
○ Collegedale Fireside Chat | 6:30-8 p.m. | Founders Hall at the Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr. | Free | Come out to hear two storytellers, Judy “Butterfly” Farlow and Catherine Yael Serota at the Collegedale Commons.
○ Bob Marley Birthday Bash | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | JJ’s Bohemia, 231 E MLK Blvd. | Free Entry | Ras James Shield (the original singer and frontman for Irie Nation) will be back for this birthday bash, as well as a few Milele Roots Alumni. (21+)
Show
○ Glass Caps, Behold the Brave, Lewis and Clark | 7-11 p.m. | Palace Theatre, 818 Georgia Ave. | $10 | Enjoy listening to these three different local bands in the Palace Theatre.
Dish
○ National BBQ News 30th Anniversary Tour | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Elder’s Hardware Chattanooga (East Brainerd), 8164 East Brainerd Rd. | Free | This anniversary tour is stopping at Elder’s Hardware to do some grilling, hand out copies of the Bbq News Magazine, and do product demonstrations. All rubs, spices and grilling accessories will be 20% off.
Arts
○ First Look Comic Showcase and Live Auction | 12-5 p.m. | Infinity Flux, 3643 Hixson Pike | Free Entry | Get ready for this live auction with one large single-owner collection, with full comic runs from the 1970s-2014.
February 2
Dish
○ Stir’s Swingin’ Brunch with the Stomper’s | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | STIR, 1444 Market St. | Free Entry | Enjoy the 9th Street Stompers, room to dance + $1 mimosas for brunch at STIR.
○ Maple Street Biscuit Company’s Official Sunday Opening | 8 a.m. | Maple Street Biscuit Company, 407 Broad St. | Prices Vary | Maple Street Biscuit Company’s City Center location will officially add Sunday as a day of serving the community beginning with this official opening.
Show
○ Songwriters Week Qualifying Round | 6-8 p.m. | Barking Legs Theatre, 1307 Dodds Ave. | $5 | Barking Legs is hosting this qualifying round for Tennessee Songwriter’s Week, so come out to hear some amazing local songwriters try to impress the panel of judges.
TryThis
○ Sushi Class | 12-3 p.m. | Sushi Nabe, 110 River St. | $80/person | Learn how to make your own sushi at this class where all proceeds will be donated to Siskin Children’s Institute.
Week of February 3
February 3
TryThis/Drink
○ Valhalla Brew Night with Wanderlinger | 5-10 p.m. | Valkyrie Axe Throwing, 45 E Main St. | $20 | Valkyrie is showing off Chattanooga’s local breweries each week. This week, Wanderlinger will be offering samples of their beer + having specials
TryThis
○ 1950s Dance Workshop-Cha Cha | 7:30-9 p.m. | 6680 Hickory Trace Cir. | $5, RSVP | Don’t forget to wear comfy shoes as you learn the Cha Cha at this 1950s dance workshop.
Cause
○ Songs of Freedom Benefit Dinner | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Edney Floor 5, 1100 Market St. | $10 | This benefit dinner will raise funds to support an after school care program in the Eastdale Brainerd community.
ForKids
○ Pout Pout Fish Show | 10-11 a.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. | $9.50 | This new musical that features whimsical puppets + live performers is a perfect way to keep kids pre-K through second grade entertained.
February 4
Dish
○ Ruby Sunshine Grand Opening Celebration | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ruby Sunshine, 405 Market St. | Free Entry | Enjoy live music, free t-shirts, and sample partner products from French Truck Coffee and Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company. 10% of all sales will go to Siskin Children’s Institute.
○ Gluten-Free Chattanooga Lunch Group | 12-1:30 p.m. | Bantam + Biddy Chattanooga, 728 Market St. | Free Entry | If you’re gluten-free, join the gluten-free lunch group for their rescheduled first lunch of the year at Bantam + Biddy.
Learn
○ An Evening with Erica Wright | 6-7 p.m. | Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. | Free | Join crime fiction writer Erica Wright to discuss characters, crime writing + her latest novel Famous in Cedarville.
Film
○ Tuesday Movie Matinees | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library 1st floor auditorium, 1001 Broad St. | Free | Every Tuesday, head to the Chattanooga public Library for a free screening of a movie + popcorn. This week’s showing will be Black Panther.
TryThis
○ Trash TV Bingo: The Bachelor | 7-9 p.m. | Heaven & Ale Brewing Co., 300 Cherokee Blvd. | Free Entry | Watch the Bachelor + play Bingo with friends as you drink at Heaven & Ale.
February 5
Learn/Network
○ Facts Not Feelings | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. | $15 (lunch included) | Val Armstrong will lead this seminar + speak to startups about the challenges of managing Human Resource issues without and with a Human Resources Department.
Drink/Cause
○ Five Wits Pint Night for McKamey Animal Center | 6-9 p.m. | Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, 818 Georgia Ave. | Prices Vary | Come out to drink in support of the animals at McKamey.
WaterCooler
○ Chattanooga Men’s Basketball Against ETSU | 7-9 p.m. | Mckenzie Arena, 720 E 4th St. | $10-$40 | Come out to support the Mocs as they play ETSU at Mckenzie Arena.
February 6
Show
○ Marty Stuart | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $30-$45 | Marty Stuart is a Grammy award-winning country singer, songwriter + musician
Active
○ Pop-up Project Dance Classes | 6 p.m. | D. Williams Dance Academy, 1106 McCallie Ave. | $12 drop-in | These dance classes are built for intermediate dancers, but dancers of all levels are welcome to jump in.
Arts
○ Throwback Thursday | 4-8 p.m. | Hunter Museum, 10 Bluff View St. | $0-$5 | Enjoy the museum’s permanent collection free of charge and the special exhibit, “Southbound: Photographs of and about the New South” for $5.
Dish/Drink
○ Viet Night at OddStory | 6-9 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Company, 336 E MLK Blvd. | Prices Vary | OddStory Brewing Company will feature various Vietnamese treats to pair with their seasonal beers.
TheBuy/Drink
○ Valentine’s Sip and Shop | 5-7 p.m. | The Refinery, 3800 St. Elmo Ave. | Free Entry | The Refinery will be joined by Fab’rik at this pop-up shop with promotions, bubbly, door prizes + shopping.
February 7
Film
○ No Man’s Land Film Festival | 6-9 p.m. | High Point Climbing and Fitness Riverside | 1007 Appling St. | $15 | Enjoy the Green Tambourine food truck + Odd Story Brewery, listen to a panel discussion of women in the Chattanooga outdoor community + watch a series of films.
TryThis
○ Aces Casino Night Event | 7-10 p.m. | Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, 890 Riverfront Pkwy. | $75+ | This annual casino night will feature casino games, live + silent auctions, music + dancing, a buffet of hors d’oeuvres provided by Dish T’ Pass and desserts from The Bread Basket.
○ RISE Piano Day | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | Head to the library’s 1st Floor cafe to enjoy musical performances by local pianists like Buddy Shirk. Plus, you can learn more about RISE’s upcoming free community piano classes for ages 55+.
Dish/Holiday
○ Valentine’s Dinner Train | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Rd. | $90-$120 | This roughly two-hour train trip includes a four-course dining experience on board a restored 1924 dining car.
Arts
○ Open Studio Nights: Art is for Lovers | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W 6th St. | Free | There will be local art and gifts for purchase, entertainment + live decorations at this free open studio event.
February 8
Cause/Drink
○ Waterways 8th Annual Save Water, Drink Wine | The Barn Nursery, 1801 E 24th St. Place | $50, $60 at door | This fundraising event will showcase six wine stations paired with appetizers from Chattanooga area favorites, a silent auction, a chance for wine connoisseurs to win a major prize.
ForKids
○ RendeZOO: Zooperhero Day | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. | Regular zoo admission | Meet and take photos with your favorite characters, learn about animal powers, make your own superhero mask + more. Make sure to dress as your favorite superhero for $1 off admission.
○ Chinese New Year Celebration | 12-4 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. | Regular museum admission | This annual celebration will allow guests to learn about ancient Chinese traditions, make unique crafts + enjoy special entertainment from Chinese dance and martial arts performers.
Holiday/Theatre
○ A Very Broadway Valentine’s Day | 8-11 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Center, 400 River St. | $40 | Listen to some of the best local singers perform Broadway love songs while you enjoy champagne + chocolate.
TryThis
○ Chattanooga Heart Ball Pulse Party | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad St. | $75 | The Pulse Party will follow the Chattanooga Heart Ball and feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction + dancing with The Young Hearts Band.
February 9
Show
○ Jo Koy: Just Kidding World Tour | 8 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $41.50-$56.50 | This stand-up comedian has sold out numerous shows with his comedy about family + his son.
TryThis
○ Black Excellence Awards of Chattanooga | 4:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | $35-$50
○ February Pinball Tournament | 2-4 p.m. | Classic Arcade Pinball Museum, 409 Broad St. | Show your skills at this pinball tournament open to all skill-levels that will be “Flipper Frenzy” style.
Week of February 10
February 10
Dish/Drink
○ Valentine’s Wine Dinner | 6-8:30 p.m. | Public House Restaurant, 1110 Market St. | $65 | Public House will pair new wines from Australia with a 4 course dinner for this special Valentine’s meal.
Arts
○ Creating a Resin Table Top | 6-8 p.m. | 1140 Latta St. | $65 | If you’re curious about creating a resin table, take this class to learn how + bring home your own hand-made table top!
Theatre
○ Shakespeare 2020 Discussion Group | 7-8 p.m. | Floor 5 at The Edney, 1100 Market St. | Free | If you love Shakespeare, come out to discuss 4 of his most renowned works at the Edney, then head out for drinks + more discussion.
February 11
Show
○ Mat Kearney | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $27-$37 | Mat Kearney is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of his breakout album City of Black & White with this revisited tour.
Drink
○ Fountainhead Taproom Ribbon Cutting | 4-7 p.m. | Fountainhead Taproom, 1617 Rossville Ave. | Free Entry | Celebrate the grand opening of Fountain Taproom with the ribbon-cutting + celebration.
Arts
○ Pour, Paint, and Play: Love Birds Mugs | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Pottery Place of Chattanooga, 103 Cherokee Blvd. | $12, RSVP | Bring some drinks, food + friends and enjoy a pottery painting class that will leave you with a beautiful coffee mug or bar-ware.
Film
○ Tuesday Movie Matinees | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library 1st floor auditorium, 1001 Broad St. | Free | Every Tuesday, head to the Chattanooga Public Library for a free screening of a movie + popcorn. This week’s showing will be Madea’s Family Funeral.
TryThis
○ Trash TV Bingo: The Bachelor | 7-9 p.m. | Heaven & Ale Brewing Co., 300 Cherokee Blvd. | Free Entry | Watch the Bachelor + play Bingo with friends as you drink at Heaven & Ale.
February 12
Show
○ Drew and Ellie Holcomb: The You and Me Tour | 8 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $31-$55
○ Head Talks with Shane Mauss | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Palace Theatre, 818 Georgia Ave. | $20 | Join this stand-up comedian, science communicator + psychedelic advocate as he joins a psychedelic researcher in each city for a show combining all three of his worlds into one two-hour show.
○ Comedy and Communication for Couples | 6-8 p.m. | Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Rd. | $30/person | Comedian Moody Molavi will discuss the humor that hearing loss and miscommunication gives couples. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres + cocktails at the event.
ForKids
○ SweetHeart Dance | 2-5 p.m. | Tiny Tigers Learning Center, 1200 N. Holtzclaw Ave. | $8/child | Bring your child to the first annual sweetheart dance for kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
February 13
TryThis
○ Terrarium of Love Workshop | 5:45-7:30 p.m. | Bees on a Bicycle, 1909 Market St. | $42 | Create your own beautiful plant terrarium with tropical music and fruit beverages to enjoy while creating.
Show
○ The Wood Brothers | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $30-$40 | the Wood Brothers have been described as the “masters of soulful folk” by Paste.
Arts
○ Get Off My Stoop | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Edney, 1100 Market St. | $15-$50 | This slam poetry showcase will provide food + drinks, as well as 3 spots for local artists to show off their skills to have a 3-5 song ep mixed and mastered.
Film/History
○ The Six Triple Eight Documentary | 3 p.m. | UTC University Center Auditorium, 642 E 5th St. | Free | Watch this documentary about The United States Army’s 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-female, all-African American unit to serve overseas during World War II whose story happened to begin in Fort Oglethorpe.
February 14
Holiday
○ Cupid is Stupid Anti-Valentines Day | 5-10 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Company, 1804 Chestnut St. | If you loathe Valentines Day, do it with live music from Heather Holt, a special Valentines Day brew + a pinata you can release your hatred onto.
○ The Masquerade | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hunter Art Museum, 10 Bluff View St. | $100 - $150 | Whether or not you’re in a relationship, this masquerade themed party will have live music, a cash bar and plenty of food and drinks.
○ V-Day Love Fest | 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | POMKT, 802 Broad St. | $75 for photo session | Get some professional photos taken, pick up flowers from Blumenwagen, try CBD infused vegan and organic chocolates + more at this all-day love fest.
TryThis
○ Chattanooga Whiskey Cocktail Class | 8:30-10 p.m. | Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, 1439 Market St. | $27.50-$30 | Learn about the history of classic cocktails, craft your own cocktail + walk away with tools to continue crafting at home.
○ Valentines Day Painting Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $37-$45 | Bring wine or champagne to sip for this solo or couples painting class.
February 15
Drink
○ Onesie Pub Crawl Chattanooga | 12 p.m.-2 a.m. | Multiple Locations | $5-$20 | Join your fellow Chattanoogans in your comfiest onesies for a pub crawl through Chattanooga’s bars. (Location info/schedule to come later)
Pet
○ Adopt a Valentine Event | 1-4 p.m. | Nooga Paws, 313 Manufacturers Rd. | $14 | Adopt a shelter pet for only $14 from the Humane Educational Society that has been looking for a home for three months or more.
Show
○ Brantley Gilbert’s Fire’t Up Tour 2020 | 7-10 p.m. | McKenzie Arena, 720 E 4th St. | $27.75-$67.75
Active
○ Romantic Hike at Lula Lake | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd. | $15 | Enjoy this special open gate Valentine’s Day at Lula Lake to hike the 8+ miles of trails + see the beautiful 120-foot waterfall.
TryThis
○ Remembering the Forgotten: Sergeant Jacob Sterrett’s Final Battle | 2 p.m. | Chickamauga National Military Park, 3370 Lafayette Rd | Free | Watch a military park ranger conduct a 30 minute program on the fight of union soldier Jacob Sterrett.
February 16
TryThis/Active
○ Adult Skate Night | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Hamilton Skate Place, 7414 Goodwin Rd. | $11 | DJ Scuba will be playing at this 18+ adult skate night. (No babies, kids, or teens will be allowed in, so leave ‘em at home!)
TryThis
○ BHM 2020: To China With Love | 4-6 p.m. | RISE Chattanooga, 804 Central Ave. | Free | Watch seven local artists who performed at the 21st China Shanghai International Arts Festival perform some of their songs + share their experience from China.
○ Winter Fever Showcase | 3-7 p.m. | Splitz Alley, 6241 Perimeter Dr. | Free | If you’re a car enthusiast, come out to the first Winter Fever Showcase + enjoy raffles, music, and food from Splitz Alley.
Week of February 17
February 17
Show
○ Blue Man Group: Speechless | 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $38-$78 | The Blue Man Group is returning to Chattanooga for an exciting + interactive show perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
TryThis/Drink
○ Valhalla Brew Night with OddStory | 5-10 p.m. | Valkyrie Axe Throwing, 45 E Main St. | $20 | Valkyrie is showing off Chattanooga’s local breweries each week. This week, OddStory will be offering samples of their beer + having specials
February 18
Show
○ Blue Man Group: Speechless | 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $38-$78 | The Blue Man Group is returning to Chattanooga for an exciting + interactive show perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Film
○ Tuesday Movie Matinees | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library 1st floor auditorium, 1001 Broad St. | Free | Every Tuesday, head to the Chattanooga public Library for a free screening of a movie + popcorn. This week’s showing will be Creed.
TryThis
○ Trash TV Bingo: The Bachelor | 7-9 p.m. | Heaven & Ale Brewing Co., 300 Cherokee Blvd. | Free Entry | Watch the Bachelor + play Bingo with friends as you drink at Heaven & Ale.
February 19
TryThis
○ Wednesday on Wheels | 6-8:30 p.m. | Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, 1220 King St. | Free Entry | Half-priced wine and $6 skate rentals? We’re in! If you need them, there will also be $15 Intro to skating lessons!
Drink/TryThis
○ ChattaNewbies at the Flying Squirrel | 5:30-7 p.m. | Flying Squirrel, 55 Johnson St. | Free | If you’re new to Chatt, come to this ChattaNewbies meeting to meet other newbies and locals + learn about what’s going on around town.
February 20
Learn
○ A Talk with Author Jonathan Gruber | 5-7 p.m. | Edney Innovation Center Floor 5, 1100 Market St. | Free, RSVP | Author of Jump-starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth and the American Dream Jonathan Gruber will discuss why the federal government should invest in innovation in middle America.
ForKids/Arts
○ Youth Class: Arctic Animals | 4-6 p.m. | Scenic City Clay Arts, 301 E 11th St. | $10 | In this class, kids will learn to make three different arctic animals using the slab, coil, and pinch methods.
History
○ Black Heroines for Justice: 1980s Terrorism of the Ku Klux Klan in Chattanooga and the Women Who Stood Against Them | 5:30-7 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. MLK Blvd. | Free | Attend this presentation on 1980s terrorism from the Ku Klux Klan with guest speaker Randolph McLaughlin, who represented in court the three women who were shot by the KKK in Chattanooga.
February 21
Show
○ Music and Magic with Victoria Priest & Jeanette Jordan | 7-8:30 p.m. | Wildflower Tea Shop and Apothecary, 1423 Market St. | $10 🎵
○ Telemonster Plays Road To Nightfall 2020 | 8-11 p.m. | The Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. | It’s the first show of the year, and you get to vote for the band you want to headline Nightfall this summer.
February 22
Learn
○ Reclamation Book Signing | 4-5 p.m. | Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. | Free | Join this Q&A + book signing with author and Chattanooga native Hannah Rials.
Arts
○ Con Nooga Day 2 | Registration 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Vendor Hall 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Programming 9 a.m.-2 a.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | Adults $60, Kids $20
Holiday/Cause
○ 25th Mardi Gras Ball |7 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Westin Chattanooga, 801 Pine St. | $45-$78.50 | Enjoy a full cajun buffet, open beer and wine, a liquor cash bar, party favors, dancing, a live Dixieland Band + help crown the king and queen of Chattanooga Mardi Gras.
Show/Cause
○ Chattanooga Boys Choir Taking Flight | 7 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $50-$250 | This annual fundraiser will feature Chattanooga native songwriter Dave Kennedy, food and drinks, auction items + games.
Drink
○ National Margarita Day at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar | All day | Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, 1924 Gunbarrel Rd. | Prices Vary | Celebrate National Margarita Day with a $3.50 house margarita or $5.50 bad ass margarita.
TryThis
○ Watercolor Sketching | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave, Suite 108 | $75 | All supplies will be provided at this sketch and painting class with teacher Jamie Barks.
FeaturedEvent
○ Mardi Gras on Station Street | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | 24 Station St. | $10 in advance, $20 day of | Enjoy cajun and creole dishes, dancing, beads, live music from Deacon Bluz and The Holy Smoke Band, acrobats and stilt walkers, and more at this Mardi Gras party. Ⓟ
February 23
Holiday/Cause
○ Mardi Gras Brunch | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St. | $60 | Enjoy delicious food, drinks + music at this brunch to support the animals at McKamey Animal Center.
Cause
○ ChatterBowl | 2:30-5 p.m. | Spare Time Chattanooga, 5518 Brainerd Rd. | $25 | A $25 ticket will get you two games to bowl and a pair of rental shoes. Proceeds will benefit Chatter camp, a summer program for non-verbal children.
Arts
○ Con Nooga Day 3 | Registration 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Vendor Hall 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Programming 9 a.m.-2 a.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | Adults $60, Kids $20
Week of February 24
February 24
Show
○ Walk Off the Earth | 7:30 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $44.50-$54.50 | Walk off the Earth became famous for their Youtube cover of Somebody that I Used to Know, in which 5 people played one guitar.
February 25
Film
○ Tuesday Movie Matinees | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library 1st floor auditorium, 1001 Broad St. | Free | Every Tuesday, head to the Chattanooga public Library for a free screening of a movie + popcorn. This week’s showing will be Crooklyn by Spike Lee.
TryThis
○ Trash TV Bingo: The Bachelor | 7-9 p.m. | Heaven & Ale Brewing Co., 300 Cherokee Blvd. | Free Entry | Watch the Bachelor + play Bingo with friends as you drink at Heaven & Ale.
Dish
○ Chattanooga Sushi Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fountainhead Taproom, 1617 Rossville Ave. | $40 | Learn how to make perfect sushi rice, create the best sushi sauces, how to safely serve raw fish + more.
February 26
Drink
○ Barter N’ Brews | 6-7:30 p.m. | American Draft, 34 Choo Choo Ave. | Free Drink Ticket | Network with Chattaooga’s Line Barter Community + learn about bartending.
TryThis
○ Mixology 101 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $30 | Taste three different kinds of whiskey + learn how to create three different cocktails at home.
Learn
○ A Conversation About Innovative Solutions to Homelessness | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library Auditorium, 1001 Broad St. | Free, RSVP | Join a conversation with national leaders in homelessness Philip Mangano and Tod Lipka.
February 27
TryThis
○ Monstera Pole Dancing | 5:45-7:30 p.m. | Bees on a Bicycle, 1909 Market St. | $22 | Come make a decorative pole for your monstera plant to “dance” around + help it grow gracefully.
○ Streamlining Paper Flow in the Home | 5:45-7:45 p.m. | Hobby Lobby, 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. | $50 | If you have piles of paper all over your house, Kelly Lewis can help you set up a family command center to get organized. Must call or email to register for this event.
○ Set Up Shop: How to Think About the Perfect Space for Your Business | 3-4 p.m. | 407 Broad St. | Free | This class hosted by The Chattery will cover securing the perfect space + how it can impact a company’s operations, culture, and bottom line.
○ Voices of Recovery Event | 6-8 p.m. | The Edney Floor 5, 1100 Market St. | Free | This event will feature talks from three recovering addicts who will share their stories + try to break the stigma around recovery.
Show
○ Michael Carbonaro Live | 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $35-$65 | Michael Carbonaro is known for his hidden camera magic TV series The Carbonaro Effect.
February 28
TryThis
○ Hunter Underground 2020 | 8-11 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave. | $70-$85 | This fashion-forward artsy cocktail party, silent auction + dance party located in the basement of the Hunter raises funds for the museum and includes admission, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar.
○ Set Up Shop: How to Think About the Perfect Space for Your Business | 3-4 p.m. | 407 Broad St. | Free | This class hosted by The Chattery will cover securing the perfect space + how it can impact a company’s operations, culture, and bottom line.
Dish/Pet
○ Wags and Waffles | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Maple Street Biscuit Company, 407 Broad St. | Free Entry | Get brunch at Maple Street + meet the Humane Educational Society’s adoptable pets. Plus, 15% of your sales will be donated to HES.
Dish
○ Vegan Soul Food Course | 7-9 p.m. | Salvation Army, 1019 N Moore Rd. | $45 | Learn to make barbeque tofu steaks, collard greens, and mashed potatoes from scratch—then spend the rest of the course enjoying your new meal!
○ Lazy Susan Supper Club | 6-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall | $80 | This event will include a four course meal crafted by local chefs, Chattanooga Whiskey beverages and Five Wits Brewing beer + desserts from Clumpies and the Hot Chocolatier.
Show
○ Mojo Whiskey Plays Road to Nightfall | 7-10 p.m. | The Granfalloon, 400 E Main St. | $10, Free for Under 16 | Mojo Whiskey is a southern rock band from Cleveland, Tn
○ Looking Back to go Forward: A Black History Concert | 7 p.m. | Metro Tab Church, 2101 West Sheppard Rd. | $5 at the door | Hear the Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts Vocal Department perform the music of black artists + composers.
February 29
Show
○ KZ106 presents KANSAS | 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $54.50-$125 | This “garage band” from Topeca has now established itself as an iconic rock band.
○ Arrival in Indian Territory | 2-3 p.m. | Brown’s Ferry Federal Road Trail, 707 Moccasin Bend Rd | Free | Hear stories from a park ranger about the challenges the Cherokee Tribe faced as they were forced to resettle on new territory.
TryThis/Cause
○ Torchlight Gala | 7-9 p.m. | Southern Belle Riverboat, 151 Riverfront Pkwy. | $100/person | This fundraising gala hosted by the Chattanooga Audubon Society will feature a riverboat cruise + dinner on the Southern Belle.
○ Mardi Gras Ball | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | $55 | Enjoy an evening hosted by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Chattanooga Chapter with live entertainment, dancing + food.
○ Cupid Shuffle Singles Charity Event | 7:30-10 p.m. | Toyota of Cleveland, 3560 Village N. Blvd. | $15 presale, $25 at door | Enjoy music + dancing and win prizes in the raffle contest like a dream date with Chattanooga and Cleveland’s finest bachelors and bachelorettes.
Dish/Drink
○ Unknown After Dark ft. Lil Oso and Happy Camper | 11:59 p.m.-3 a.m. | Unknown Caller, 715 Cherry St. | Free Entry | At this leap year event, DJ Happy Camper will be playing some tunes on the ‘High Stage’ + Lil Oso will be in the kitchen serving some of his delicious food until 3 a.m.
FeaturedEvent
○ Pop-Up Job Fair for Teachers | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga Marriott Downtown | Free, Registration required | Gwinnett County Public Schools will be interviewing to hire teachers for the ‘20-21 school year. Email or call 678-301-6076 to register. Ⓟ
