PlanAhead: Jan. 2020 — Lookout Wild Film Festival, Citizen Cope + pinball

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Week of January 1

Week of January 6

Week of January 13

Week of January 20

Week of January 27

Week of January 1

January 1

Active
○ The Whiskey Run | 9 a.m. | Chattanooga Whiskey Distillery, 890 Riverfront Pkwy. | Free, Register | Run a half marathon or a 5k into the new year — there will be a free whiskey tasting afterwards and food and drink specials at Parkway Pourhouse. 🥃
○ New Year’s Day Hike | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Enterprise South Nature Park, 190 Still Hollow Loop | Free, register | Start the new year off on the right foot with a guided hike. Ages 8+, children should be accompanied by an adult. 🥾

TryThis
○ UnResolved 2020 | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. | Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd. | $15 | Make a resolution to love yourself just the way you are — participants will hear Cyndi Allen speak and make a pocket-size self-care kit. Materials included.
○ New Year’s Pinball Tournament | 6:30-9 p.m. | 409 Broad St. | $15 admission price | Classic Arcade Pinball Museum’s first-ever pinball tournament. 👾

January 2
Talk
○ 1st Chattanooga ESL English Conversation Social | 5:30-7 p.m. | Bode, 730 Chestnut St. | Free | If English is your second language, this meetup is for you. All skill levels are welcome.

Arts
○ Create + Color: Custom Animal Plates | 4-5:30 p.m. | 103 Cherokee Blvd. | $25, Call to RSVP | The cost includes all supplies and instruction so you can leave with a new masterpiece. 🎨

January 3
Show
○ Ultra DMX: The Music of Depeche Mode | 9 p.m. | Songbirds South, 35 Station St. | $12-$15 | This show is 18+. 🎵

Active
○ 2020 Health Fair and Wellness Expo | CrossFit Brigade, 646 Overbridge Ln. | Free | You can expect workshops, healthy treats, movement assessments, complimentary massages and raffle + door prizes.

TryThis
○ Southern Open 8 Ball Championship | Jan. 3, 12 a.m.-Jan. 5, 12 a.m. | Sweet Melissa’s Billiards, 1966 Northpoint Blvd. | $20 prepaid fee+

January 4
TryThis

○ Creating a 2020 Vision Board | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108 | $20 | Put together a vision board to document goals and inspire you in the new year. ✨

Active
○ Open Gate Weekend | 9 a.m.-3- p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA | $15 | Explore 8+ miles of trails and views, including a 120 ft waterfall.

Show
○ Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd | 9 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St. | $15-$20 | This show is 18+. 🎵

January 5

TheBuy

ForKids

○ Southern Slime Convention | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | $10-$50 | Meet your favorite Slimers, visit the slime trade station, build your own slime + more.

TryThis

○ Backcountry Navigation with a Map & Compass | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 5051 Gann Store Rd. | $69-$79 | Learn how to read a topographic map, understand the difference between true and magnetic north, build confidence in navigational skills + more during this field outing.

○ DIY Doormat Workshop | 2-4 p.m. | Board & Brush, 6011 Chesterton Way | $40 | Spruce up your front porch with a doormat made by yourself via this workshop that will provide all the materials + instructions you need to make a great doormat.

Dish

○ Chef Charlie Loomis on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” | 10-11 p.m. | FEED Co. Table & Tavern | Free | Join the FEED Co. at the bar to check out the Food Network to watch Chef Charlie Loomis appear on the show “Beat Bobby Flay” competing against Chef Israel Rivera of Albuquerque for a shot to compete with Bobby Flay.

Week of January 6

January 6

Dish
○ Champagne Dinner | 7-10 p.m. | Scottie’s on the River, 491 Riverfront Pkwy. | $100 | Enjoy a five course meal paired with five sparkling wines from Executive Chef Allyson Smith.

TryThis

○ Procrastinated Christmas Dance | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Westies at SPOT venue, 3214 Brainerd Rd. | $10 | Need an excuse to keep celebrating the holidays? Head to this procrastinated Christmas Dance for music, dancing + fun.

Active

○ Fleet Feet Pub Run | 5:45-8 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Company, 336 E. MLK Blvd. | Free | Show up early to this run to receive a pair of Brooks running shoes for your run. Even better, your first beer is free!

ForKids

○ Kids Art Class: Northern Lights + Hot Cocoa | 5-6 p.m. | Fiddlers Anonymous, 2248 Dayton Blvd. | $10 | Make your own northern lights on fabric, create salt snowflakes + enjoy hot cocoa with marshmallows. (Ages 5+)

January 7

Dish
○ Chattanooga Sushi Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fountainhead Taproom, 1617 Rossville Ave. | $40 per person | In this two hour beginner sushi class, you’ll learn how to perfect sushi rice, how to make all of the sushi bar sauces, where to shop and what to buy + how to safely serve raw fish.

Network
○ Rethink 2020 at Southside Social | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Southside Social, 1818 Chestnut St. | Free | Enjoy a stress free environment where you can network, meet new people + relax.

TryThis

○ The Ultimate Pink Gala Trunk Show | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Alice Blue, 1100 Hixson Pike | Free Entry | Head to this trunk show to find your look for the upcoming Pink Gala, with special help from fashion entrepreneur Paige Dennis.

January 8

Active/Outdoors
○ Watersports: Meet & Greet at Rock/Creek | 6-7:30 p.m. | Rock/Creek, 1530 Riverside Dr. | Free | Join Rock/Creek Outfitters, the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy + the Cumberland Trail for this Chattanooga watersports get together with refreshments.

Drink

○ I Love Beer Mini Tour Kickoff | 6-9 p.m. | Old Chicago (Hamilton Place), 2006 Hamilton Place Blvd. | Free Entry | Snacks, decorations + exclusive beer offerings are some of the things you’ll find at this kickoff party.

Dish

○ Chuy’s Elvis Birthday Bash | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Chuy’s, 2271 Gunbarrel Rd. | Free Entry | Celebrate Elvis’s birthday at Chuy’s. Come dressed up as Elvis (or Priscilla) to get a free entree + other deals.

Learn

○ Reconciling Hate with TM Garret | 7-8 p.m. | Brainerd Baptist Church, 300 Brookfield Ave. | Free | Come to hear the story of + have a conversation with former White Supremacist-turned human rights activist TM Garret.

January 9

ForKids
○ Eco Outdoor Explorer | 4-5 p.m. | 4910 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah | Free | Children ages 5-10 can learn about environmental science, conservation + ecology at this event.

Network:

○ YPC+ After Hours: Market South | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Market South, 1501 Long St. | Free, RSVP | Head to this happy hour mixer for great music, cocktails + a way to network with other young professionals in a more relaxed setting.

Film

○ Rotpunkt Film Screening | 7-9 p.m. | High Point Climbing and Fitness Riverside, 1007 Appling St. | Free | Watch a screening of the film Rotpunkt and grab a beer ticket at the event to support the Southeastern Climbers Coalition.

Learn

○ Reconciling Hate with TM Garret | 5:30 p.m. | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. 7th St.| Free, RSVP | Come to hear the story of + have a conversation with former White Supremacist-turned human rights activist TM Garret.

January 10

TryThis
○ O’Reilly World of Wheels | 3-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | $5-$16 | Described as the “Super Bowl” of car shows, World of Wheels features a variety of custom cars, trucks + motorcycles in addition to restored and antique vehicles.

Show

○ Diamond Dogs: A David Bowie Tribute | 10 p.m.-1 a.m. | HiFi Clyde’s, 122 W. Main St. | Free Entry | See this David Bowie tribute band cover favorites like “Space Oddity” and “Let’s Dance.”

Art

○ Rooted in Color: Collection of James McKissic Opening Reception | 6-9 p.m. | Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. | Free | This exhibit coincides with Black History Month + consists of African American artists from the 20th Century to the present from the collection of James H. McKissi.

January 11

TryThis
○ O’Reilly World of Wheels | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | $5-$16 | Described as the “Super Bowl” of car shows, World of Wheels features a variety of custom cars, trucks + motorcycles in addition to restored and antique vehicles.

Arts

○ Bob’s Bootcamps: Beethoven-From 1 to 9 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, 701 Broad St. | $35 | Join CSO Principal Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt to get a look at the life and work of Beethoven + his nine symphonies.

○ Home Organizing 101 | 10-11:30 a.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $25 | If you’re anything like us and need help organizing your home, this is the workshop for you. Learn pro tips + tricks on how to declutter and have a peaceful, functional home.

ForKids

○ The Oldest Student: Literacy in Chattanooga | 2-3 p.m. | Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. | Free | Enjoy a reading of the picture book The Oldest Student about a 116-year-old woman who learned to read.

January 12

TryThis
○ O’Reilly World of Wheels | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | $5-$16 | Described as the “Super Bowl” of car shows, World of Wheels features a variety of custom cars, trucks + motorcycles in addition to restored and antique vehicles.

Dish

○ Mama Crunk’s Baking Workshop Series: Decorative Breads | 2-5 p.m. | The Countdown Building, 3210 Brainerd Rd. | $45 | Join chef Brad Holderfield to learn how to make delicious braided breads during this three hour class.

Show

○ Mozart & More | 3 p.m. | Chattanooga State Humanities Theatre | $15-$28 | Listen to a variety of pieces performed by principle musicians of the orchestra.

Week of January 13

January 13

TryThis
○ Branding You in 2020 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Edney, 1100 Market St. | Free, RSVP | Learn how to brand yourself + your business on social media with tips that will increase your brand’s visibility.

○ Home Buyer Happy Hour | 6-7 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108 | Free, RSVP | This course will cover all the questions first-time home-buyers might have about working with a realtor, mortgages, closing, etc. Adult beverages will be provided.

January 14

Dish/Drink
○ January Feature Mac & Cheese Tasting | 6-7:30 p.m. | Unkown Caller, previously London Calling, 715 Cherry St. | $30 | Unknown Caller will be featuring three expressions of the Macallan 12-year whiskey that have been paired uniquely with cheeses that enhance their flavor.

Pet

○ Dress Up Your Pet Day | 6-8 p.m. | Hutton & Smith Brewing Co., 431 E. MLK Blvd. | Free Entry | Dress up your dog and bring them to the taproom where everyone will receive a ticket and an empty can to vote on the best-dressed pup. (No, you can’t vote for your own no matter how much you want to)

TryThis

○ Singles Night | 7-10 p.m. | Valkyrie Axe Throwing, 45 E. Main St. | $20 | Your $20 ticket will get you tacos from Mexiville + a night of axe throwing with other local singles.

Film

○ Action Packed Tuesdays: Movie Series | 2-4 p.m. | Downtown Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | Every Tuesday in January, the public library will watch an action-adventure movie complete with popcorn. This showing will be of Mission: Impossible Fallout

January 15

TryThis/Cause

○ Wanderlinger Minute to Win It | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Company, 1208 King St. | $10 at the door | Help support the dogs and cats at Pet Placement Center by entering in a Minute to Win It competition with five different stations.

Film

○ Jewish Documentary Film Series | 7:15 p.m. | Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 N. Terrace Rd. | $3-$10 | The Jewish Cultural Center will be screening the award-winning film Carvalho’s Journey. Admission includes complimentary popcorn + a soft drink.

Learn

○ Tech Talk: Rise of Asia in Energy & Sustainability | 8:30-10 a.m. | INCubator training room, 100 Cherokee Blvd. | Free for members, $20 for non-members | Join the CTO of HP’s federal division Tommy Gardner to discuss the rise of Asia in energy + sustainability.

January 16

Film
○ Lookout Wild Film Festival 2020 | Jan. 16-19 | 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $15

Learn/Network

○ NoogaCon 2020 | 12:30-6:30 p.m. | The Turnbull Building, 1401 Fort St. | $99-$799 | This is J.D. Frost Media’s second NoogaCon event that is specifically designed for entrepreneurs + aspiring leaders, which features some of the country’s top business coaches.

Network

○ Business After Hours | 5-7 p.m. | Splitz Alley, 6241 Perimeter Dr. | Free, RSVP | This event brings a variety of Chattanooga business people together for networking + refreshments.

January 17
○ BlackGirlChatt’s 1st Annual: The Launch Party | 6-9 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $10 | Everyone is invited to celebrate the network of local black women who “believe in community over competition.”
○ SkyZoo 10th Anniversary Celebration | 7 p.m.-3 a.m. | SkyZoo Chattanooga, 5709 Lee Highway | Free buffet from 7-9 p.m.

Show

○ Led Zeppelin Tribute in Chattanooga | 7-11 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St. | $15-$20

Cause

○ ALS Charity Casino Night | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | 3146 Broad St. | $75+ | Attend the 3rd annual charity casino night to benefit those living with ALS.

January 18

TryThis
○ Chattanooga Women’s Rally 2020 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Miller Park, 910 Market St. | Free | Join women of various cultures, ages, races, religions, sexual orientations, political affiliations + more to advocate for an inclusive American culture.
○ 7th Annual Skate Graphics Exhibition | 12-4 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park | Free | Attend the exhibition of Hamilton County Middle and High School students’ custom skate graphics designs.

○ Coffee Talk with Kreneshia Whiteside | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $5 | Join Chattanooga native Kreneshia Whiteside to discuss her experience as a black woman working in the art world.

Active/Cause

○ RMHC Run4Kids | 2 p.m. | Camp Jordan | $15-$25 | Formerly known as the Karen Lawrence Run, the RMHC Run4Kids will go towards helping sick children.

January 19

Show
○ WWE Live Chattanooga | 7-10 p.m. | Mckenzie Arena, 720 E. 4th St. | $30-$348

Drink

○ Crafting with Craft Beers | 5-7 p.m. | Barley Chattanooga, 235 E MLK Blvd. | Free crafting | Enjoy Barley’s selection of beers while crafting with materials supplied by the Chattanooga Public Library.

WaterCooler

○ AFC Championship: Titans vs. Chiefs Watch Party | 2:30 p.m. | Parkway Pourhouse, 801 Riverfront Parkway | Free Attendance | Join other Titans fans to cheer on the team + enjoy a $5 double mimosa special and food. Titan Up!

Week of January 20

January 20

TryThis
○ Finding Your Creative Self through Expressive Journaling | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $20 | Expressive journaling includes doodling, sketching, coloring, as well as writing. ✍️

○ 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast | 9-11 a.m. | Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center, 1150 Carter St. | $30+ | This memorial breakfast will honor Dr. MLK Jr.’s legacy, raise funds for college scholarships + recognize individuals or organizations that demonstrate Dr. King’s actions.

January 21

Show

Film

○ Action Packed Tuesdays: Movie Series | 2-4 p.m. | Downtown Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | Every Tuesday in January, the public library will watch an action adventure movie movie complete with popcorn. This showing will be of True Grit.

January 22

Learn
○ Get Started Making Helpful Videos | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $20 | Learn how to make teaching videos to post online.

Show
○ An Evening with Joe Robinson | 7-9 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St. | $20 | NPR said the 26-year-old Australian “has accomplished what most musicians can only dream of.” He’s a virtuosos guitarist + singer/songwriter. 🎵

TryThis

○ Color Chattanooga Pink Block Party | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Unum, 1 Fountain Square | Free | Help celebrate coloring Chattanooga Pink with this party featuring food vendors, floral vendors + more (make sure to sport your pink clothing!)

Film

○ Jewish Documentary Film Series | 7:15 p.m. | Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 N. Terrace Rd. | $3-$10 | The Jewish Cultural Center will be screening the award-winning film Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles. Admission includes complimentary popcorn + a soft drink.

January 23

Learn
○ Voices of Recovery Chattanooga | 6-8 p.m. | Floor 5, The Edney, 1100 Market St. | Free | Hear people who are in recovery from addiction share their stories.
○ Mixology 101: Vodka | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $35 | Learn how to make vodka drinks + taste a few, too. 🍸
○ Tiling a kitchen backsplash like a pro | 6-8:30 p.m. | Women’s Repair Zone, 1140 Latta St. | $70

Show
○ Wayne “The Train” Hancock | 7-9 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St. | $20 | He’s known for his junk joint swing.
○ CSO Masterworks: Beethoven’s Fifth | 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $15-$85 | This show will feature guest violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 + Barber’s Essay No. 2 and Brahms’ Violin Concerto.

TryThis

○ Girl Scouts Reunion | 5:30-7 p.m. | Girls Preparatory School Student Center, 205 Island Ave. | Free, RSVP to philanthropy@girlscoutcsa.org | If you’re a Girl Scout Alumnae, come out for this free reunion party to network, make and see friends + celebrate the Girl Scout ambassadors with wine + cheese.

Cause

○ Scenic City Women’s Network January Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mountain City Club, 729 Chestnut St. | $20 | This luncheon will feature guest speaker Fara Cecil from the Helen Ross McNabb Center.

January 24

Show
○ Dave Matthews Tribute Band | 9-11:45 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St. | $15 | “Take these chances/ Place them in a box until a quieter time/ Lights down, you up and die.” 🎵
○ Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons | 8 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $79.50-$175 | Come hear the band + man that were the stars of the musical “Jersey Boys” and are the creators of classic songs like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and “Sherry.”

Arts
○ Winter Show Opening Reception | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop | Free | Join the Photographic Society of Chattanooga at this reception to present the Winter Show of fine arts images.

○ Dinner and the Arts Gala | 5-9 p.m. | Chattanooga High School, 1301 Dallas Rd. | $35 | This evening will feature a silent and live auction, gourmet meal from Beast and Barrel + live entertainment from CCA’s student performers.

TryThis
○ Friends Do Trivia Night | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Painting With a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $37 | Test your knowledge of the hit TV show Friends while you’re guided through a step-by-step canvas piece. (The top two winners will receive prizes!)

Learn

○ UTC MLK Celebration Speaker | 10:30 a.m. | UC Auditorium, 642 E 5th St. | Free | Come to hear highly sought-after guest speaker Dr. Steve Perry discuss his experience with opening his own schools + the education system.

January 25

TryThis
○ Harry Potter Flash Day | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Main Line Ink, 317 E. Main St. | Free Entry | Main Line Ink will be tattooing from 11-4, followed by an after party at Mad Priest. There will be vendors, photographers, and of course, butterbeer.

Show
○ The Black Jacket Symphony: Led Zeppelin | 5 p.m. + 9 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $35-$40 | Black Jacket Symphony will perform IV at the 5 p.m. performance, and Houses of the Holy at the 9 p.m. performance.○ Feral Hogs R Rated Comedy Tour | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $15 | Laugh with the “Feral Hogs” group composed of Hilliary Begley, Bridgette Martin + Ari Kobler.

ForKids

○ Lego Party | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Public Library Eastgate Branch, 5705 Marlin Rd. | Free | Come out for Lego play, crafts + activities.

January 26

TryThis

○ NoBaked Chattanooga 1st Birthday Bash | 1-5 p.m. | NoBaked Cookie Dough Chattanooga, 330 Frazier Ave. | Free Entry | Celebrate the first birthday of NoBaked with $10 pint jars, 25% off milkshakes and sundaes + free Bo’s Dough for your furry friends.

Week of January 27

January 27

ForKids
○ Game On at the Downtown Branch | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | This event is for tweens + teens from ages 10-18. It’s a time for board games, video games and snacks. There will be games, but you can also bring your own. 🎮

Arts
○ Youth Drawing lessons | 4-5 p.m. | Silver Moon Art Studio | 1703 S. Broad St. | $20 ✏️

Film

January 28

Drink
○ Trash TV Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | Heaven & Ale Brewing Co., 300 Cherokee Blvd. 📺

Show
○ Lost Dog Street Band | 9-11:45 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St. | $15 | This Kentucky-based trio has a new album coming out on March 29. 🎵
○ Over The Rhine | 7-9 p.m. | Songbirds, 35 Station St. | $30 | Duo Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler make up this band, which Paste magazine said “creates true confessional masterpieces that know neither border nor boundary.” 🎵

January 29

MustDo
○ Nate Bargatze – Good Problem to Have | 7 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $35-$149 | Nate’s 2017 Netflix special “The Standups” got rave reviews and he’s toured with Chris Rock + Jimmy Fallon. What more do you want from a comedian? 🤣

○ ONE Riverfront Chattanooga Community Visioning Workshop | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. | Free | Attend the first community visioning workshop to share your ideas for the Riverfront District.

TryThis
○ Chair Upholstery for Beginners | 6-8:30 p.m. | Women’s Repair Zone, 1140 Latta St. | $65

Film

○ Jewish Documentary Film Series | 7:15 p.m. | Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 N. Terrace Rd. | $3-$10 | The Jewish Cultural Center will be screening the award-winning film Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferenz. Admission includes complimentary popcorn + a soft drink.

January 30

Show
○ Indigo Girls in Chattanooga | 7-10 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $45+ | This folk-rock band has been wowing audiences for decades.

Arts
○ Southbound Opening | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum, 10 Bluff View St. | $20 | Go see the opening of the Hunter’s winter exhibition, which brings together more than 56 fine art photographers, who document the New South in their own unique way. 🖼️

Learn
○ Goal Getters | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Edney, 1100 Market St. | $59 | Learn how to set and achieve meaningful goals while eating with like-minded people.

January 31

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