Show: Nightfall Concert Series: The Happy Fits | Fri., Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Miller Park, 850 Market St. | Free | Spinster will be the opening performance at this event.
WaterCooler: Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Montgomery Biscuits | Fri. Aug. 23 | 7:15 p.m. | AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley | $5-10| The Lookouts play their final series of the year. Friday’s game is the first 100 percent carbon-neutral game played by a Minor League Baseball team in America, powered by solar energy credits provided by EPB of Chattanooga in partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority.
WaterCooler: Chattanooga FC vs. Michigan Stars | Sat., Aug. 24| 7:30 p.m. | Finley Stadium | $10
Drink: Rail & Hops Brewers Festival | Sat., Aug. 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Glenn Miller Gardens at the Chattanooga Choo Choo | $50|A curated event with a focus on the artistry of brewing handcrafted beers from brewers that are Local, Regional, and beyond as well as a culinary experience showcasing chefs and restaurants.
TryThis: Cast Iron Cook-Off | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Tennessee Pavilion | Free | The “surprise” ingredient (the protein) will not be revealed to the chefs until their arrival the morning of the competition. Both the runner-up and the new Cast Iron Chef are announced and awarded various cookware prizes supplied by long-time sponsor Lodge Cast Iron.
Honorable mentions (because there’s a ton happening this weekend):
USS LST 325 Tours | All weekend | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy. | Adults $10, Children $5
TryThis: Global Climbing Day at High Point | Sat., Aug. 24 | 5-8 p.m. | High Point Climbing, 219 Broad St. | Day passes are buy one get one ½ off, members can bring a guest for free
