Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 7/17-7/24
Posted by Nathan Torgerson on Friday, July 17th, 2015 at 1:04pm.
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga events, happening locally from Friday, July 17 through Friday, July 24.
Opening tonight!
9 to 5 the Musical
When: Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. July 17 - August 2.
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River Street
Cost: $12.50 - $30
Don’t miss this hilarious musical based on the popular movie starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton! After being pushed to the brink by their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even. Together they conspire to take control of their company and discover there's nothing they can't do—even in a man's world. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://tickets.theatrecentre.com/public/.
Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19
Comedian Dale Jones
When: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.
Where: The Comedy Catch, 3224 Brainerd Rd.
Cost: $10 - $16
The Comedy Catch and Giggles Grill, Chattanooga’s beloved comedy club and restaurant, will host guest comedian Dale Jones, a finalist on NBC’s The Last Comic Standing. Jones, who made it to the final 18 on the show, is hailed for his “machine gun style delivery and animated facials combined with quick improvisations and non-stop physical comedy.” He’s also been featured on Fox, The Comedy Network in Canada and in the movie "Out of Time" with Denzel Washington. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.thecomedycatch.com.
Saturday, July 18
Q 'n' Brew
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Zoo, 301 North Holtzclaw Avenue
Price: $7 - $15
Join the Chattanooga Zoo for its annual barbecue and beer tasting event, featuring some of the Scenic City’s best barbecue. Enjoy the zoo while sipping a beer and listening to a live bluegrass band. Kids 2 and under can enter for free. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Zoo Gift Shop at 423-697-1319.
Tuesday, July 21
After-hours Times Free Press Tour
When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th Street
Cost: Free
Do you ever wonder how your daily Chattanooga Times Free Press newspaper is made? Go behind the scenes for an after-hours tour to learn how the staff at the Times Free Press makes sure that you have the news delivered to your door each morning. Attendees will see the new printing press and learn the history behind one of Chattanooga’s oldest institutions. Food and beverages are provided, so guests should register at http://prsalookout.com/.
Friday, July 24
Paint the ML King Mural
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St.
Cost: Free
In the heart of Chattanooga, the city’s largest public art mural is being created by muralist Meg Saligman and her team—and they want your help! The 40,000 square foot mural on the AT&T building will depict the stories and history of the ML King district. The design will be laid out on cloth in paint-by-numbers style, and the community is invited to come out and help paint. To find out more about this project, visit http://Chattanooga.gov/mlkmural.
