Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 5/11-5/18
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 11 to Friday, May 18.
May 11-13
Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO
When: Specific times available online
Where: McKenzie Arena, 720 East 4th St
Cost: $35-125
This unique production directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca premiered in Montreal in April 2005 and has visited 64 cities in 19 countries. CORTEO, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful carrying CORTEO through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality. The cast of CORTEO includes 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from all around the world. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cirquedusoleil.com.
May 12-13 and 19-20
Rock City's Southern Blooms Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Cost: $11.95 - $19.95
Celebrate the beauty of southern blooms during this premiere garden event! Come "See" Rock City in all of its spring glory as we celebrate and honor our original gardener, Frieda Utermoehlen Carter. Walk in Frieda's Footsteps and learn about the legacy and heritage of the gardens by our tour guides and Master Gardeners. Meet members of our horticulture team and be a part of planting the gardens. Kids of all ages can enjoy educational make-and-take activities and learn what it takes to make a garden grow! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit seerockcity.com.
Saturday, May 12
Chattabrewga
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd
Cost: $50-90
Don’t miss the 6th Annual Chattabrewga—Chattanooga's premier special-release and rare beer festival. General Admission tickets are $50 and include unlimited craft beer samples, no tokens required. Fifty VIP tickets are available for $90 and include early entry to the event and access to the Creation Gardens VIP Lounge with food and special beers. The event is 21+ and guests must present a valid ID to enter. Inside the pavilion, Asheville's DJ Jut Rut will be serving up the music and Rolling J's Mobile Bistro, I Love Tacos, and Chick-N-Nooga food trucks will be available if anyone gets hungry. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit chattanoogacraftbeerfest.com.
Thursday, May 17
The Chattery Presents Makeup in Minutes
When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Elea Blake Cosmetics and Color Studio, 831 Chestnut St.
Cost: $55
The average person doesn't have time to spend an hour on makeup1 Banish YouTube videos that speed up dramatic looks to act like they are natural or easy from your mind. At this event, you will learn simple easy to do looks that pull your outfit together and give you a "finished" appearance! Each participant will leave with 10 small eyeshadows, some of which can also be used as blush, and the knowledge to do your makeup look in minutes! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thechattery.org.
Friday, May 18
National Bike to Work Day
When: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St.
Cost: Free
Join hundreds of your friends, neighbors and coworkers as we make the most of the new bike safety enhancements and infrastructure along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Join a ride in along the new bike lanes on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and enjoy free breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. in River City Company's Waterhouse Pavilion.
