Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 1/6-1/13

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, January 6th through January 13th.

January 12th-15th

Lookout Wild Film Festival

When: 7:00pm
Where: The Walker Theater, 399 McCallie Ave.
Cost: $25-$79

For over ten years the Lookout Wild Film Festival has brought the best outdoor adventure and conservation films from around the world to Chattanooga for one awesome weekend. Enjoy compelling on-screen stories that celebrate wild places and the people they inspire alongside hundreds of other adventure enthusiasts from around the Southeast. With a commitment to being responsible stewards, they focus on using recyclable and compostable materials and avoiding unnecessary resource usage. You can purchase a single day or weekend pass. To learn more about each film and to purchase your tickets, click here!

Friday, January 6th

Chattanooga Artists Showcase

When: 7:00-11:00pm
Where: Wanderlinger Brewing Company, 1208 King St.
Cost: Food & drink for purchase

Calling all artists! Singers, rappers, videographers, photographers, producers, engineers, blog, magazine, and podcast creators? This Friday, Wanderlinger is hosting the Chattanooga Artist Showcase New Years Edition, presented by Ray Harper. Come out and show us what you’ve got! One talented winner will receive a free studio session at wavelength. This is a great opportunity to showcase your music and network with other local artists. Not an artist? It’s also sure to be a night with some amazing local entertainment that you don’t want to miss. For more details, head over to Wanderling Brewing Company’s website by clicking here!

Friday, January 6th

First Friday at ClearStory

When: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: ClearStory, 1673 S Holtzclaw Ave
Cost: Items for purchase

Stop by ClearStory Arts from 6 to 8p to see artists in their studios. Sales on artwork, live demos and paintings, guest artist market booths, music, and more! Each month, there are several different things going on, so be sure to keep going back the first Friday of each month! This week will be the closing reception for the current exhibit, Art’s Alive. For more details about featured artists and the closing reception, click here to head to ClearStory’s website!

Saturday, January 7th

Freeze Your Half Off Run/Walk 5K/10K/Half Marathon

When: 8:00am-2:00pm
Where: Tennessee Riverwalk, 4301 Amnicola Highway 
Cost: $55-$85

What's better than running by yourself? Running with a bunch of crazy fun people, that's what! Spend your Saturday morning running or walking along the beautiful Tennessee River, with a bunch of the funnest runners you've ever met. You pass the start/finish line multiple times which means you're never alone, everyone can cheer each other on, and it's much more about camaraderie than competition. Not your typical race, all races are super low-key and non-competitive with a preference to race you vs. you, not you vs. anyone else. If you are a slower runner, a walker, a first-timer, or someone who is intimidated by regular races, this is your race! With a welcoming atmosphere focused on having fun and reaching your goals. You'll have a hard time finding a more supportive atmosphere than at an Awesomesauce Events race! To sign up, click here!

Friday, January 6th

January-February Exhibit Opening

When: 5:30-7:00pm
Where: River Gallery, 400 East Second St.
Cost: Items for purchase

This Friday, ring in the new year with a new, local art exhibit! Located at River Gallery, this exhibit will feature artists Jacqueline Green, Linda Kerlin, and Anna Marie Pavlik. Enjoy refreshments provided by the Bluff View Art District and meet with the featured artists! To learn more about the artists and their work as well as find out more about the exhibit, click here to head over to River Gallery’s website!