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

Friday, May 19

Ballet Tennessee Repertory Performance

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. 
Where: UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine Street
Cost: $17 - $19  

The Ballet Tennessee Repertory Performance features the versatility of the Ballet Tennessee Company in a variety of classical and contemporary works, with choreography by Catherine Gaudreau, Brittany Johnson-Mills, Hannah Locke, and Emma Pannkuk. The highlight of the evening is "Dream Awake," a full length original ballet choreographed by Barry VanCura. Ballet Tennessee alumnus LaJeromeny Brown (School of American Ballet) returns to perform the lead in "Dream Awake." He will also dance the…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 5 to Friday, May 12.

Friday, May 5

Nightfall Concert Series

When: 7-11 p.m.
Where: Miller Plaza, 850 Market Street
Cost: Free

One of Chattanooga's most widely recognized and attended programs is the seasonal Nightfall concert series, which celebrates its 29th season this year. Uniquely Chattanooga, Nightfall brings people to the city's center each Friday night all summer to enjoy a variety of nationally and internationally acclaimed musical artists ranging in a variety of genres. A local act is given the opportunity to open for the national headlining talent. Check out any week and get a link to all the acts at NightfallChattanooga.com. 

May 5-7 

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, April 28 to Friday, May 5. 

Friday, April 28

Spring Night Hike

When: 8:30-10 p.m.
Where: Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road, Hixson, TN 37343 
Cost: Free, but reservations required by calling 423-643-6888

Enjoy a serene walk by the light of the moon on beginner friendly trails at the Greenway Farm. The naturalist guide on staff can help you identify the sounds of the forest so you can really experience what is going on around you. This leisurely paced walk is perfect for all ages and experience levels. Bring a flashlight and a good sense of adventure.

April 29-30

Chattanooga Market Opening Weekend: Moonpie Celebrates 100 Years

When: April 29…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, April 21 to Friday, April 28.

April 21-23

Rock City's EarthDayz

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Where: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 
Cost: $11.95 - $19.95

Rock City and Orange Grove will partner up for the 9th year of this naturally fun outdoor event as Rock City goes greener. Go on a RockQuest Adventure and climb to the top of the Rock Climbing Wall at Lovers Leap, learn how to use recycled materials to make-and-take a fun project and meet live raptors. 

Saturday, April 22  

Yoga and Beyond: April Session Earth Day Yoga and Land Art 

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. 
Where: Crabtree Farms, 1000 E 30th St.
Cost: $40

The…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, April 14 to Friday, April 21.

Friday, April 14

Salsa Soiree hosted by Chattanooga USA Dance

When: 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road
Cost: $5 for students, first-time guests and USA Dance members; $10 for non-members

Learn beginning salsa from local instructor Nelson Rodriquez with this class from USA Dance. Bring your own favorite salsa to share (they’ll provide the chips), and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a special door prize. The event will begin with the lesson from 7:30 and end with social dancing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information, visit chattanoogausadance.com.

April 14-15

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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, April 7 to Friday, April 14.

April 7-8

Closed Door Entertainment's West Side Story

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Where: April 7-8 at 7:30 p.m.; April 8 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $28

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950's New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, March 31 to Friday, April 7.

March 31 - April 8

Closed Door Entertainment's West Side Story

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: March 31 - April 1 and April 7-8 at 7:30 p.m.; April 1 and April 8 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $28

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950's New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, March 24 to Friday, March 31.

Friday, March 24

Paint and Sip with the Georgia Winery

When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Pkwy
Cost: $35

Whether you can paint a realistic masterpiece that would impress da Vinci or have an abstract style like Picasso, you can tap into your inner artist at the Paint & Sip Party. Hosted by the Georgia Winery and Artsy U, this event is all about getting your creative juices flowing while sampling the fruits of the vine. The $35 admission fee gets you all of the necessary art supplies and a glass of wine. By the end of the event, you'll have a painting of your very own to remember the day by. Limited number of…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, March 17 to Friday, March 24.

March 17-19

Steel Magnolias

When: Specific times available on website
Where: Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road 
Cost: $10

East Brainerd Community Theater proudly presents its production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. A much loved play, Steel Magnolias reveals the friendship and love of six strong, honest, wisecracking Southern women as they move through life's challenges in a small community in Louisiana. Tickets are available online at ebctchatt.com or christchurchchatt.org. Tickets are also available 9 to 4:30 p.m. at Christ UMC March 13-17 or at the door (if available).  All cash donations…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, March 10 to Friday, March 17.

Saturday, March 11

A Girl and A Gun - Meet and Greet

When: 1-5 p.m. 
Where: Shooter’s Supply and Indoor Range, 4824 Hixson Pike
 Free

The A Girl and A Gun Women's Shooting League is launching the Chattanooga chapter. The league, founded seven years ago, has grown to include one hundred chapters across the country. Current membership is over 5,000 members and a social media following of more than 30,000 fans. A Girl and A Gun is a ladies organization established by women shooters for women shooters for pistol, rifle and shotgun sports. The mission of the league is to educate and encourage women about the opportunities of…