Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 2/19-2/26

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, February 19 to Friday, February 26.

February 19-28

Rogers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma

When: Feb. 19-20 and 25-27 from 7-10 p.m.; Feb. 21 and 28 from 2-5 p.m. 
Where: The Arts Center - Athens Area Council for the Arts, 320 North White Street, Athens, TN
Cost: $8 - $15

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma is set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century. The high–spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. For more information, visit athensartscouncil.org.

Saturday, February 20

Hunter Underground

When: 8-11 p.m. 
Where: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View
Cost: $40-60

Avant-Art, the Hunter Museum's young patron group, will host Hunter Underground, Chattanooga's only art party under the city. The basement of the Hunter Museum of American Art will be temporarily converted from a maze of art storage to a setting more befitting a night club with music by local DJ Southtek & Tape Canvas, delicious food by Alleia, creative cocktails, light projection and an art auction. For more information, visit huntermuseum.org.

Wednesday, February 24

Comedian Etta May at The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo

When: Feb. 24-27, specific times available online
Where: The Comedy Catch, 1400 Market St.
Cost: $12 - $17

The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo presents Etta May the female stand up comedian of the year” and "queen of country comedy.” Etta May won the prestigious American Comedy Awards Stand-Up Comic of the Year and has appeared on Oprah, Comic Strip Live, MTV and as a guest commentator on CBS Sunday Morning. Rated PG. For more information, visit thecomedycatch.com.

Thursday, February 25

Small Business Orientation

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Business Development Center, 100 Cherokee Boulevard
Cost: Free

Looking to start your own small business? At this event, the counselor discusses basic business planning including financial projections and legal entity. You will receive an information packet containing phone numbers and addresses for information about business licenses and taxes and other start-up materials. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit clients.tsbdc.org.

Friday, February 26 - Sunday, February 28

Houston Museum of Decorative Arts 42nd Annual Antique Show & Sale

When: Feb. 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Feb. 28 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad Street
Cost: $10

This show features dealers from all over the southeastern U.S. and will include fine and costume jewelry, antique furniture, art glass, antique lamps, paintings, silver, collectibles and much more. Kirk J Nelson, guest speaker, will make presentations on Early American Glass & American Art Glass and identify glass for show visitors (limit of 3 items per guest) on Friday and Saturday. Lunch is available for purchase on Friday and Saturday. Show tickets are good for all three days. For more information, visit thehoustonmuseum.com.