Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 10/11 - 10/18
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 11 to Friday, October 18.
Friday, Oct. 11
Whiskey, Wine and Shine
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Whiskey, 890 Riverfront Parkway
Cost: $50
The Chattanooga Sertoma Club presents our 7th annual charity event with Chattanooga Whiskey, wine, moonshine, beer, and food with live music plus dancing, a clogging demonstration and a silent auction. All proceeds go to local charities with emphasis on speech and hearing problems in children.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit wineandshinesertoma.com.
October 11-13
“Matilda”
When: Specific times available on the website
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River Street
Cost: $11-30
It's not easy being a kid. Especially when your parents are crude, TV-addicted, book-bashing scoundrels and your heartless headmistress has a fondness for torturing children. Such is the plight – and plot – of the mischievous and magical "Matilda," a Tony Award-winning musical which opens the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's 2019-2020 season on Friday, September 20. For tickets, call the CTC box office at 423-267-8534 or visit TheatreCentre.com.
October 12-27
Columbus Ships - The Nina and the Pinta in Chattanooga
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Pier, 200 Riverfront Parkway
Cost: Free to $8.50
The Pinta and the Nina, replicas of Columbus' Ships, are open for tours in Chattanooga. The Nina, a caravel ship, was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship "the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built." The Pinta, also a caravel, is considered by historians to be the space shuttle of the 15th century. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced sailing museum for the purpose of educating the public and school children. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, and $6.50 for students 5 - 16. Children 4 and under are free. For more information, visit www.ninapinta.org.
Saturday, October 12
Yoga For Kids
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Miller Park, 928 Market St.
Cost: Free
Kick off the fall season with Young Yogaletts for a three-month kids yoga series in Miller Park!Bring the family, a yoga mat or towel and meet in Miller Park. Halloween Costumes are highly encouraged this month! The class is designed for children 5 to 8 years of age, but all ages are welcome.
Monday, Oct. 14
Beginner Astrology
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. 6th St.
Cost: $15
Your astrological birth chart reveals who you are when you are born. What does that mean for your life? In this class, you'll learn about the history behind astrology and get a basic understanding of the basic terminology, symbols, the twelve zodiac signs, the planets and elements. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
