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PlanAhead: March 2020 — “The Color Purple,” Yonder Mountain String Band + St. Patty’s Day

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Disclaimer: Many events are being canceled or postponed because of coronavirus concerns. Be sure to check official pages before attending any events to make sure they are still happening.

Week of March 1

March 1

Drink

Paleo Pils Can Release Party | 12-6 p.m. | Hutton and Smith Brewing Company, 431 E. MLK Blvd. | Taste the award-winning Paleo Pilsner beer at its second annual release party.

Film

Bobby Stone Film Series: Downton Abbey | 2 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $10-$12 | The Bobby Stone Film Series is featuring the movie Downton Abbey, a story about wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. The film stars the original cast of the TV show Downton Abbey + was written by the series creator.

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Cars and Coffee | 10 a.m. | Brainerd Motorsports Park, 745 Scruggs Rd. | $10-$20 | Head out to enjoy cars, coffee, an on-site dyno + racing at Brainerd Motorsports park.

Family

Southside Family Night | 4:30-10:30 p.m. | The Granfalloon, 400 E Main St. | $10 | Enjoy live music, a karaoke contest, food, games, door prizes + more at this family night.

March 2

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Valhalla Brew Night | 5-10 p.m. | Valkyrie Axe Throwing, 45 E. Main St. #108 | $20 per person | Throw axes + drink beer from Naked River Brewing Company.

Active/Drink

Fleet Feet x Saucony Pub Run | 5:45-8 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Co. | 336 E MLK Blvd. | Free | Join Fleet Feet, Saucony + Ty Akins for a pub run with Saucony demo shoes (Arrive early to reserve your pair of shoes for the run). Your first beer is free, and after that, it’s $1 off

March 3

Cause

Possibilities: Siskin Hospital Celebrates Life Beyond Disabilities Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | $75-$3000 | Hear from guest speaker Heather Abbott, a Boston Marathon Bombing survivor.

Show

Joe Bonamassa | 8 p.m. | $72-$202 | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. | $72-$202 | This blues-rock two-time Grammy nominee guitarist is coming to Chattanooga during his new US SPRING tour.

Film

Library Movie Matinees: March Mysteries | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | This month, the Chattanooga Library’s movie matinee theme is March Mysteries. Today’s showing will be “The Sixth Sense.”

March 4

March 5

TryThis/Cause

WTCI’s Annual Masterpiece Experience | 6-9 p.m. | Easy Bistro & Bar, 203 Broad St. | $175+ | Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by award-nominated chef Erik Niel to support WTCI-PBS’s work to inspire learning in the Tennessee Valley.

Show

CSO Masterworks: Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$85 | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | Pianist Gloria Chien will join the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra in performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 + other musical pieces.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | 8 p.m. | $30-$45 | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s swing music includes Scotty Morris, Kurt Sodergren, Dirk Shumaker, Andy Rowley, Glen ‘The Kid’ Marhevka, Karl Hunter + Joshua Levy.

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Akiima Price: “Meaningful Engagement in Stressed Populations” | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Camp House, 149 East MLK Blvd. | Free, RSVP | Award-winning creative thinker Akiima Price will discuss how creative engagement can connect communities to our natural surroundings.

March 6

Show

Newsboys United Tour | 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $24-$100 | This multiple GRAMMY and American Music Award-nominated Christian band is coming to Chattanooga in March.

Stassi Schroeder: Straight Up with Stassi Live | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $41-$61 | Stassi takes Straight Up with Stassi on the road for the first time ever. This comedy show is perfect for a classic girl’s night out.

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Carpentry Basics: Building a Shadowbox | 2-5 p.m. | 1140 Latta St. Suite 4 | $55 | Build a wall shelf with instructor Heather Lacy at this Women Repair Zone workshop.

Arts

Spring Into Art | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W 6th St. | Free | See this four-floor gallery featuring over 30 local female artists.

March 7

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Grand Opening Celebration | 8:30 a.m. | Dick’s Sporting Goods, 2100 Hamilton PLace Blvd. | Free | Enjoy this two-day celebration starting at 8:30 a.m. on March 7 that includes free giveaways, activities + more.

Cause

Habitat for Humanity of Chattanooga Presents Women Build Breakfast | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad St. | $35-$350 | This fundraiser brings women together to stand in support of affordable housing, eat breakfast, hear live jazz music + drink champagne.

Health

Sisterhood Symposium: Health is Wealth | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Rd. | Free | The National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Chattanooga chapter is hosting this symposium to provide women and young ladies with knowledge on a variety of health + wellness topics.

Outdoors

Arbor Day Celebration | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southside Community Park, 3500 Central Ave. | Free | Celebrate 30 years of being a Tree City USA by planting 30 trees and joining in a huge celebration with free bbq for the first 100 attendees, a tree-climbing expo, birdhouse planting, a live DJ, face painting + more.

Weed Wrangle Chattanooga | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Renaissance Park, 133 River St. | Free | Help protect Chattanooga green spaces by volunteering to remove invasive species.

Theatre

The Color Purple | 2 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $38-$78 | Based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker, this musical is about the life of African-American women in the Southern United States during the 1930s.

Show

Jim Breuer | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $35-$45 | This comic storyteller is known for being a great comic for families with young teens (he’s been F-word free for ten years and counting!)

Joe Buchanan | 8 p.m. | Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Rd. | $0-$10, RSVP | A Texas native, Joe Buchanan makes Jewish Americana music and highlights the values, Torah + history of the Jewish people.

March 8

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International Women’s Day Dinner and Art Show | 5-9:30 p.m. | St. Elmo Fire Hall, 4501 St. Elmo Ave. | $40+ | This event honoring International Women’s Day will feature cocktails, dinner, and an art show where all art will be for purchase.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Grand Opening Celebration | 10 a.m. | Dick’s Sporting Goods, 2100 Hamilton PLace Blvd. | Free | Enjoy this two-day celebration starting on March 7 that includes free giveaways, activities + more.

Active

Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon 2020 | 7:30 a.m. | First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. | $35-$200, depending on which race you choose | Races include a 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Team Relay Marathon + a free Kids Fun Run.

Theatre

The Color Purple | 2 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $38-$78 | Based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker, this musical is about the life of African-American women in the Southern United States during the 1930s.

Week of March 9

March 9

TryThis

American Farrier’s Convention Day 1 | 8 a.m.-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | $50-$425 | This AFA convention will include classes, guest speakers, hands-on stations + more.

Show

Zach Pietrini & McKenna Bray Spring Tour | 8-11 p.m. | The Spot, 1800 E Main St. | $10 | These Americana singer-songwriters will perform at The Spot with opening acts Cannon Hunt + Ben Strawn.

Drink

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $30 | Learn how to make three St. Patty’s day-themed cocktails and leave with access to recipe cards + instructions.

March 10

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American Farrier’s Convention Day 2 | 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | $50-$425 | This AFA convention will include classes, guest speakers, hands-on stations + more.

Show/Cause

Heart Strings for Hope | 7 p.m. | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. | $35-$65 | This event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Film

Library Movie Matinees: March Mysteries | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | This month, the Chattanooga Library’s movie matinee theme is March Mysteries. Today’s showing will be “Knives Out.”

Dish

A Healthy New You: Cooking With Nutrition World | 6-9 p.m. | The Sweet and Savory Classroom, 45 E Main St. | $76 | Keep up those New Years resolutions and learn how to make a delicious, healthy meal that includes an appetizer, entree + dessert. (Tip: Use promo code NUTRITION10 to get 10% off the class!)

Dish/Drink

Cass Wine Dinner | 7-10 p.m. | Paloma Bar de Tapas, 805 Chestnut St. | $50 | Vineyard owner Ted Clemmons of Cass Winery will be present for a five-course wine dinner featuring tapas by Executive Chef Rose Erickson. RSVP by calling (423) 498-3190.

March 11

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American Farrier’s Convention Day 3 | 6 a.m.-10 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | $50-$425 | This AFA convention will include classes, guest speakers, hands-on stations + more.

Latte Art Throwdown | 7-10 p.m. | The Daily Ration, 1220 Dartmouth St. | Free Entry | If you think your latte art skills are impressive, try to throw down in this latte art competition.

Mick Foley Live at SkyZoo | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | SkyZoo Chattanooga, 5709 Lee Hwy. | $20-$50 | Come out to see this WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley live with his comedy performance.

ForKids

Teen Carpentry: Making a Jewelry Hanger | 5-7:30 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. | $65 | In this workshop hosted by Women Repair Zone, teen girls aged 12-15 can build their own jewelry hanger.

March 12

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American Farrier’s Convention Day 4 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | $50-$425 | This AFA convention will include classes, guest speakers, hands-on stations + more.

Drink/Cause

Savor, Sip & Bid with East Lake Montessori | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | FEED Table & Tavern, 201 W. Main St. | $50 | Chef Charlie Loomis, who recently besat Bobby flay on The Food Network, will prepare food for guests at this event to benefit the Elm Legacy Program. The event will also include wine pairings + a silent auction.

Show

Marc Broussard | 7:30 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $25-$39.50 | Marc Broussard is a singer, songwriter, performer and humanitarian who is committed to making the world a better place.

Family

Free Family Night at the Creative Discovery Museum | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. | Free | Explore Museum and check out its newest exhibit, Kenya’s Kids, for free from 5:30-8 p.m.

March 13

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American Farrier’s Convention Day 5 | 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. | $50-$425 | This AFA convention will include classes, guest speakers, hands-on stations + more.

The Chattery Turns Six | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | Free, RSVP | Celebrate The Chattery’s sixth birthday with this college-themed party. Wear your favorite college gear, Listen to DJ MCPRO and sip college-themed drinks.

ForKids/Cause

Tutus, Ties + Tennis Shoes | 7-10 p.m. | Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Downtown, 434 Chestnut St. | 40+ | This family-friendly event has a red carpet for your little prince or princess to walk, food, dancing + photo booth. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.

Show

Yonder Mountain String Band | 8:30 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $25-$30 | This string brand’s first album in two years “ LOVE. AIN’T LOVE” contemporary bluegrass-Americana music.

March 14

Holiday

St. Patrick’s Day Chatt Crawl | 2 p.m.-12 a.m. | Various Locations | $15-$20 | Wristbands to the Chatt Crawl include entry to 6 of Chattanooga’s bars, exclusive specials + discounts on food and drinks. The event will also feature live music, a photo booth, scavenger hunt + costume contest.

ForKids

Rendezoo: Princesses and Frogs Day | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. | Free with regular zoo admission | Today, you can meet your favorite princesses as you walk around the zoo, in addition to meeting some of the zoo’s frogs and learning how to protect them

Show

Hi-Fi Clyde’s St. Patty’s Day Festival | 1 p.m.-March 15 at 3 p.m. | Hi-Fi Clyde’s, 122 W Main St. | Free Entry | Head out to Hi-Fi Clyde’s for this all-day St. Patty’s music festival with several area bands.

Arts/Show

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuff | 6-8 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. | $25 | See this performance piece by Ntozake Shange, which tells the story of 7 women who have suffered racism + sexism.

Film

Bobby Stone Film Series: Breakfast at Tiffany’s | 2 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $10-$12 | Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this movie is about a New York socialite and stars Audrey Hepburn.

Bobby Stone Film Series: Parasite | 7 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $10-$12 | This film won four Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film.

Learn

Sister-Nomic$: The Path to Economic Empowerment | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Rd. | Free, RSVP | The Sister-Nomic$ Workshop will provide financial literacy presentations by area experts on building solid credit scores, real estate, investments, and building a comfortable retirement.

March 15

Show

Bobby Stone Film Series: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | 2 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $10-$12 | This winner of two Oscars is Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature film starring Brad Pitt + Leonardo DiCaprio.

Arts/Show

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuff | 3-5 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. | $25 | See this performance piece by Ntozake Shange, which tells the story of 7 women who have suffered racism + sexism.

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Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing | 2-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St. | $15 | Cookies and beer? It doesn’t take much to get us excited! Chattanooga Brewing Co. has selected 3 Girl Scout cookies and paired them with 3 of their craft beers, plus there will be a table where you can purchase a box of cookies of your own!

Week of March 16

March 16

Film

BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour | 7 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $22

Dish

Jameson Distillery Dinner with Michelle Walsh | 6-8:30 p.m. | STIR, 1444 Market St. | $75 | Enjoy a four course dinner with paired cocktails as Michelle Walsh, Jameson’s Global Ambassador, shares her passion for Irish whiskey and discusses the heritage of one of Ireland’s iconic distillers.

Drink

Valhalla Brew Night ft. Hutton and Smith | 5-10 p.m. | Valkyrie Axe Throwing, 45 E. Main St. | $20 | Enjoy unlimited axe throwing, samples from Hutton and Smith + beer samples at this brew night.

March 17

Drink/Holiday

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl | 5-9 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Company, 336 E MLK Blvd. | Free Entry | This pub crawl at OddStory Brewing Company + Barley Chattanooga will help sponsor 10 youth for the summer Jump Start camp.

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Photographic Society of Chattanooga Presents Youth Photography Showcase | 7 p.m. | St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Dr. | Free | This photography contest features work from local high school students.

Film

Library Movie Matinees: March Mysteries | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | This month, the Chattanooga Library’s movie matinee theme is March Mysteries. Today’s showing will be “The Da Vinci Code.”

March 18

Show

Blue October | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. | $29-$49 | Blue October is an American alternative rock band originally from Houston, Texas.

March 19

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Photographic Society of Chattanooga Presents Lin Prabish | 7 p.m. | St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive | Free | Kodak-sponsored photographer and artist Lin Prabish will be the guest speaker at this event with her “Composing Images” presentation.

Drink/Learn

Science on Tap: Hops & Herps | 5:30-8 p.m. | The Naked River Brewing Company, 1791 Reggie White Blvd. | Free Entry | Sample Naked River’s new Cosmic Turtle IPA plus giveaways, photo ops with the newest our turtle mascot + the chance to meet some of the Tennessee Aquarium’s real-life herpetologists.

Network/Learn

Spring 2020 UTC Grad Fair | 2-6 p.m. | Tennessee Room of the University Center, 542 E. 5th St. | Free | UTC’s Grad School Fair is open to the public with Representatives on hand to discuss the many different degree options that Graduate School has to offer.

March 20

TryThis

Shamrock Roller Disco | Workshops 2-5 p.m., Disco 7-11 p.m. | The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St. | $6-$75 | Attend a beginner and/or advanced roller workshop before grooving at this roller disco party.

YES SHE CAN: Women’s Appreciation Show | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Palace Theatre, 818 Georgia Ave. | $10 | This show will feature Brie Stevens, Marie R Mott, T Sinatra + more.

March 21

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Watercolor Illustration: House Portraits | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Suite 108 | $85 | Learn the basics of watercolor painting and illustration + create a portrait of a home with teacher Jaime Barks.

Show

CSO Pops: Lights! Camera! Action! | 7:30 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $15-$85 | The Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra will take on the screen’s most iconic scores from blockbusters you know + love.

Sam Bush and the Travelin’ McCourys | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $32-$45 |

Girls’ Leadership Summit 2020 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | UTC University Center, 642 E. 5th St. | Free, RSVP | This summit will equip + empower young ladies with the confidence, tools, information and self-awareness needed to become tomorrow’s leaders.

March 22

TryThis

Spring Chattanooga Punk Rock Flea Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Riverview Park, 1000 Barton Ave. | Free Entry | Take part in the Chattanooga area’s first punk rock flea market. Vendors will include local artists, jewelers, food vendors + people getting rid of things like clothes + records.

Week of March 23

March 23

TryThis

Enneagram Meetup: How We Handle Conflict | 7-8 p.m. | Floor 5 at The Edney, 1100 Market St. | Free, RSVP | This enneagram meetup will involve discussion on conflict and the different ways that people approach it.

March 24

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Sheriff Jim Hammond “Celebrity Roast” | 6:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza | $40+ | Come out to support Prison Prevention Ministries and experience the roast of Sheriff Hammond.

Film

Library Movie Matinees: March Mysteries | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | This month, the Chattanooga Library’s movie matinee theme is March Mysteries. Today’s showing will be “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Show

Eleanor Tallie In Concert | 7 p.m. | Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Rd. | $3-$15 | Multi-linguist and multi-instrumentalist Eleanor Tallie is bringing her full Memphis-based band to Chattanooga for a live concert.

March 25

Show

Another Hospital, Sammy David + Pet Degree | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Spot, 1800 East Main St. | $5-$7 | These three bands will bring emo, indie rock, and gentle punk music to The Spot.

March 26

Drink/Learn

Extract Brewing Class: Pale Ale | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Brew Market & Beer Garden, 1510 Riverside Dr. | $40 | Learn how to brew your own beer at this two-part class! Part one will consist of the recipe, cleaning, prepping, brewing + more.

March 27

Show

Webb Barringer Live at Big River | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Big River Grille, 222 Broad St. | Free Entry | Webb will be making his Big River Grille debut, so come out to support his music.

March 28

Show

CSO Special: Disney in Concert “A Tale as Old as Time” | 2 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $28-$58 | Join the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera for a journey into storytelling and music with the timeless tales of Disney.

March 29

Show

Darci Lynne & Friends: Fresh Out of the Box Tour | 3 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | $32.75-$102.75 | America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne brings her musical friends + ventriloquist, singing talent to the Tivoli.

DIY Maintenance for New and Older Vehicles | 2-4:30 p.m. | $60 | S&S Auto Repair, 6210 Airpark Dr. | Learn to do simple maintenance tasks on any car at this Women Repair Zone workshop.

Week of March 30

March 30

TryThis

Making a Concrete Planter | 6-9 p.m. | 1140 Latta St. Suite 4 | $65-$70 | Learn to mix concrete + make your own planter at this Women Repair Zone workshop.

March 31

Film

Library Movie Matinees: March Mysteries | 2-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. | Free | This month, the Chattanooga Library’s movie matinee theme is March Mysteries. Today’s showing will be “Alex Cross.”

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