Chattanooga this weekend: Friday Rundown January 25th
West Village Chili Cook-Off
On Saturday, January 26th, from 12:30—4:00 p.m., fire up your taste buds and meet us on 8th Street for the 2019 West Village Chili Cook Off! $5 wristbands will offer spectators a tour de force through some of Chattanooga’s finest kitchens: Bald Headed Bistro Lil Oso Old Gilman Grill The Read House Puckett's Chattanooga The Great American Filling Station - Chattanooga Citron et Sel Innside Restaurant Alimentari Cucina e Bar Chattanooga Brewing Company The Westin Chattanooga The 405 Mid-East Bistro Judged by the Chattanooga Police and Fire departments, and benefiting the Forgotten Child Fund, the West Village invites you to taste the competition at the 2019 West Village Chili Cook-Off! P.S. – Don’t shave those winter coats! At 3:30 pm, the Chattanooga Beard Company will comb through the crowds to discover the best head of facial hair in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Can your beard compete with the best? Prove it at the beard competition!
Chattacon
January 25, 2019 - January 27, 2019
Location: Read House
ChattaCon is the Southeast's oldest Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Fiction literary convention! ChattaCon is an event where the professionals and fans of Speculate Fiction can meet and share their appreciation for this literary form and all that springs from it. This year we will be theming the event as Starwars due to our guest of honor Timothy Zahn!
No Bake Cookie Dough Chattanooga Grand Opening
Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 12pm - 11pm Right across the street from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices J Douglas Properties is a brand new spot in town. Join No Bake Cookie Dough on Saturday for their grand opening. They have many options of delicious treats! You don't want to miss your chance to support this awesome new business.
2019 Pink! Gala
Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 6pm - 11pm
Location: Chattanooga Convention Center
The 14th Annual Pink! Gala raising funds to support the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial.
Corey Smith at The Signal
Saturday, January 26 Doors 6:30pm | Show 8pm Corey Smith, the fan-made man, has sold over 1 million concert tickets, 1.5 million digital singles and over 220,000 albums. Smith has amassed an unfailingly devout fan base, not only in his native Southeast region, but all around the nation, simply by telling it the way it is. $30.00 Day of Show$54.00 Balcony 18+
Teacher Appreciation Day
January 26th
Location: Tennessee Aquarium
Teachers - enjoy free admission on Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, January 26, 2019! This offer is good for one teacher and one guest. Teachers will have an opportunity to see first-hand what we offer to school groups by visiting the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theater. Educators must provide a current teacher ID or pay stub at check-in to receive admission. Additional guest tickets may be purchased at the discounted rates listed below. There is no charge for children under 3 years old.
Neon Moon:The Ultimate 90's Country Tribute Band
January 26, 2019
Location: Songbird South Stage
Dust off the boots and shine up the belt buckle, it's time to re-live all the country hits of the 90's. From Garth Brooks to Randy Travis, Clint Black to Brooks and Dunn, you'll hear all your favorite hits from this all-star band.
String Theory 10th Anniversary Gala
January 26, 2019
Location: Chattanooga Golf and Country Club
Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical feast and hors d’oeuvres and dessert reception celebrating the 10th Season of String Theory! Program SCHUMANN A minor, Op.41, No.1 SETZER Elegy for Violin and Piano CHAUSSON Concerto for Violin, Piano CHAUSSON Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet, Op.21Emerson String QuartetSoovin Kim, violinGloria Chien, pianoTickets available online until January 21, 2018.Limited Seating. All Sales are Final. Tickets to the String Theory 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration are not included with subscription and must be purchased separately.
Wines Around the World (Argentina)
January 26,7-8:30pm
Location: Virgola
We’re so excited to launch Wines Around the World. Every month we will be featuring a red, a white, a sparkling, and a rose from a different country/region around the world! During the rest of the month of January, we will be featuring wines from Argentina! Argentina is the 5th largest wine producer in the world and 8th in consumption. Argentina did not begin heavily exporting wine until the 1990s, as the country consumed 90% of all wine that was produced. They are now the largest wine exporter in South America with Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja being their most important wine producing regions. Come out on January 26th for a wine tasting of these Argentinian wines. The cost will be $15 for a flight of the wines and the tasting presentation.
Stringer's Ridge Contra Dance!
Recurring monthly on the 4th Saturday
Location: Lundy Hall
A family friendly dance for all ages and stages. No prior experience needed! Join a fun loving group of friends as we do-si-do and allemande up and down the hall to the fantastic music of Stringer's Ridge band! $10
Wilderness Survival: 3-Season Skills
January 26, 2019
Location: Racoon Mountain Pumped Storage Facility Visitor Center
Join REI Outdoor School for a wilderness survival class focusing on 3-season skills that could save your life. During this class you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know, including: emergency priorities; how to make an emergency shelter; how to locate and access drinking water; and how to make your own emergency kit with all the essentials. You will also participate in interactive scenarios to practice and hone your skills. This class is designed for anyone who spends time outdoors. As a result of this class, participants will gain knowledge regarding:Emergency Kits/EssentialsEmergency PrioritiesEmergency SheltersWater location and procurement.
Space Jesus ft. Minnesota
January 27, 2019
Location: Song Birds South Stage
Space Jesus is the feeling you get when you travel through a wormhole in a fresh pair of Jordans. Jasha Tull was born in New Jersey and raised on hip hop. With his alarm set to NYC’s Hot 97 throughout elementary school, Jasha started making beats at at a young age, and created Space Jesus as a vessel to express his personal experiences through music. With a focus on alien basslines, gangster beats, and future feels, the Spaceman imprints his signature sound onto each genre he graces. After building a reputation for his dynamic live performances, and with appearances EDC, Electric Forest, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and beyond under his belt, Space Jesus continues to explore the auditory universe in search of lower frequencies.