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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 25 to Friday, April 1.

March 25-26

ACT Playhouse’s “My Fair Lady”

When: 8-10 p.m.
Where: ACT Playhouse, 907 Gaston Street, Dalton, GA 30720
Cost: $11-$15

In this beloved musical, pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle, who agrees to speech lessons to improve her job prospects. Higgins and Eliza clash, then form an unlikely bond—one that is threatened by an aristocratic suitor. For more information, visit…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 18 to Friday, March 25.  

Saturday, March 19

Raise the Curtain Fundraiser

When: 8-9:30 p.m.  
Where: Chattanooga Dance Theatre, 5151 Austin Rd., Suite A
Cost: $15

Enjoy an evening of dancing and desserts featuring companies including Ballet Tennessee, Baylor Dancers, Chattanooga Ballet, Chattanooga Ballet's Children's Company, Chattanooga Dance Theatre, Project Motion and Violet Mire. Desserts, coffee, tea and hot chocolate will follow the performance. All proceeds will go to the Tennessee Association of Dance. For more information, visit tennesseedance.org.

Saturday, March 19

Chattanooga Raqs! Bellydance show

When: 8-11 p.m. 
Where: Choo…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 11 to Friday, March 18.

Saturday, March 12

Contra Dance Presented By Chattanooga Traditional Dance

When: 7:30-11 p.m. 
Where: Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road
Cost: $5-$8

Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society (CTDS) will host its monthly Contra dance, featuring caller Chrissy Davis-Camp with music by The Mountain Creek Boys. Every level from beginner to experienced is invited to join, and no partners are required. All dances are taught in walk-throughs. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring an extra pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. There will be a contra basics workshop for beginners at the start of the…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 4 to Friday, March 11.

Saturday, March 5

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera featuring Seth Carico

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad Street 
Cost: $21-$81

Versatile bass-baritone Seth Carico, a Signal Mountain native, made his theatre debut at age nine in Signal Mountain Playhouse's "The King and I.” Now, he's an active opera performer in Berlin and one of the busiest bass-baritone's in the industry. Seth will perform some of his Broadway favorites as well as selections from opera works in which he has performed.

Sunday, March 6

East Tennessee Music Collectors Show

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: East Ridge Community Center,…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, February 26 to Friday, March 4.

Saturday, February 27

Chattanooga ZineFest 2016 Workshop Series

When: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad Street
Cost: Free

Ever wanted to start your own zine? Or maybe you’re curious about what they’re all about? Up until the Chattanooga Public Library’s annual Chattanooga ZineFest event in May, the library has been hosting a free workshop series each month to help guests get ready for the show. If you're new to zines, don't know where to even start or are just curious, the three-hour workshops consist of 4 short sessions that will present a general overview of narrative content present in both…

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

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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, January 29 to Friday, February 5.

Friday, January 29 - Sunday, February 7

A Bear Called Paddington Live on Stage

When: Specific times available online
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River Street
Cost: $10

Anyone familiar with Paddington—who was found in Paddington Station by the Browns and adopted by them—will welcome this play. These stories have been favorites with children for years and this series of "playlet" versions of some of his most notorious adventures have been woven together to make a play that will delight young audiences everywhere. A delightful introduction to theater for Kindergarten through 3rd grade, but it will be enjoyed by all…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, November 13 to Friday, November 20.

Saturday, November 14

Houston History Hunters Presents The Teeny, Tiny, Treasures, of the Victorian Era

When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 210 High St. 
Price: $3 - $9

The Houston History Hunters children's program will host a chance for guests to check out some of the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts teeny, tiny, treasures of the Victorian Era. Come and see the museum's collection of toys and trinkets and compare the necessities of the past and the luxuries of today. Children will also create a treasure or two to take home. Programs last approximately 45-60 minutes and begin at 1 and 2 p.m.

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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, November 6 to Friday, November 13.

Saturday, November 7

Chattanooga Latin Nights

When: 7-8 p.m. 
Where: The Camp House, 149 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Cost: $10-12

Enjoy an exciting night of Latin music, dancing and food in downtown Chattanooga! The event will include complimentary salsa dancing lessons from Jesse Ramos of G2G Salsa and live music from Carlos Colon & The Tropical Swing Band, followed by DJ Flux 308, who will be playing all your favorite Latino beats. A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to Chattanooga State's Latino Scholarship Fund.

Tuesday, November 10 

Learn to Make Sweet & Savory Hand Pies

When:…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, Friday, October 23 to Friday, October 30. 

Saturday, October 24

Pumpkin Smash Fall Festival at Crabtree Farms

When: 4-7 p.m. 
Where: Crabtree Farms, 1000 E 30th St.
Price: Free

Pumpkin Smash is a family-friendly event featuring food, music, and of course, lots of pumpkin smashing.Teams of engineers from Roper Corporation and Shaw Industries will be competing in a Pumpkin Chuckin' trebuchet contest to see who can launch their pumpkins the furthest, and guests are invited to bring their own pumpkins to smash following the contest for $2. A chili dinner made with Crabtree Farms veggies will be served for $10 for adults, $5 for kids. Admission and parking are…