Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 5/20-5/27

Posted by on Friday, May 20th, 2016 at 5:30pm.

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 20 to Friday, May 27.

Saturday, May 21

Paddling by Moonlight

When: 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road
Cost: $5-15

Join Naturalist Corey Hagen on an after hours trip along historic Lookout Creek. Guests will have an opportunity to see what happens on the property after the sun goes down. Animals often seen on these trips include bats, beaver, roosting turkey and barred owls.


Saturday, May 21

Tennessee Whiskey Festival Presents Wings and Whiskey

When: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd 
Cost: $50-125

The Tennessee Whiskey Festival showcases our state's craft spirits and the people who produce them. It's the perfect opportunity to sample the best whiskey offered in Tennessee and benefits H*Art Gallery Tennessee. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tnwhiskeyfestival.com.


Saturday, May 21

Uncorked

When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. 
Where: Renaissance Park, 200 River Street
Cost: $65-125

UnCorked offers many of Chattanooga's most renowned restaurants in a sample-all-you-want atmosphere with the food paired with spectacular wines to enhance the whole evening. Restaurants in 2015 included ones like Ruth's Chris, 1885 Grill, Porters and a dozen more. Tickets are available for the evening and include samples from all of the restaurants, unlimited wine tastings, live music and a silent auction. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit chattanoogasymphony.org/uncorked.


Monday, May 23

Intro to Mountain Biking: Core Skills Builder

When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road, Hixson, TN 37343 
Cost: $10

Mountain Biking is more than just riding a bike through the woods! This class, which is ideal for beginners of all ages, will introduce and reinforce the core skills that are required to get the most out of mountain biking. Pre-registration is required and participants must already know how to confidently ride a bike. Registration is made by phone only. Contact Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-643-6888 to make payment. Payment is required to confirm your reservation.


Thursday, May 26

Art + Issues: Creating and Reflecting

When: 6-7 p.m.
Where: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View 
Cost: Free

Artist Josiah Golson explores the notion of finding creativity in ourselves. Countless self-improvement and business speakers tout the value of seeing like an artist and harnessing our creative side. But how do we do this in the real world? Golson, along with museum curators, will guide participants in a discussion surrounding a work from the museum collection as means toward unlocking and embracing personal creativity. All Art + Issues events are free and open to the public.

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