Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 2/10-2/17
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, February 10 to Friday, February 17.
Saturday, February 11
Salty Craft Hour - Anti Valentines Day
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St
Cost: Free
The Chattanooga Public Library is kicking off a Salty Craft Hour series with a Salty Anti-Valentines session! Come make a citrus salt scrub for yourself instead of buying a present for someone else. The Salty Craft Hour is a chance to create crafts that break the mold. Think embroidering swear words or typography for antisocial purposes with a nice variety of salty snacks to match the mood. Registration is required as space is limited. Please use the library's website event calendar listing for this program to register and reserve your spot here.
Sunday, February 12
The Chattery Presents 'Know Your Government: Federal Edition’
When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Archway on Glass, 2523 Glass St.
Cost: Free
How well do you know the United States government? Do you know how the government makes decisions on what affects you? Come check out this basic lesson on the federal government for a non-partisan look at our nation's government. The event will explain everything you need to know about the branches of government, bills becoming law, separation of powers, voting and how to make your voice heard. For more information, visit thechattery.org/classes.
Tuesday, February 14
One Billion Rising
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E ML King Blvd.
Cost: Event is free; food is available for purchase
One Billion Rising is the largest global initiative to end violence against women in human history. Founded in 2012, the event has grown larger and stronger every year. Here's how it works: on Valentine's Day millions of people from over 200 countries gather in their communities to dance in solidarity as a means of raising awareness to the issue of violence against women. The name stems from the statistic that 1 in 3 women (1 in 2 deaf women) will be beaten or raped during her lifetime—totaling one billion women and girls. Partnership is throwing Chattanooga's first Rising featuring live music from the Joey Winslett Band and tasty food from the Grilled Cheese Emergency. Senator Corker and Mayors Berke and Coppinger will also be addressing the crowd. Additionally, every radio station in the city will be live on the lawn and are committed to playing Aretha Franklin's “Respect” at noon. Register for the One Billion Rising CHA here.
Tuesday, February 14
'Love Potion No.9: Valentine's Day Cocktails'
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Fix Lounge, 825 Houston St.
Cost: $30
Looking for the perfect date night on Valentine's Day? Put your mate under a spell at The Fix, and learn something new! You'll learn three speciality cocktails: Sweet Tart, Cupid's Margarita and a Love Potion to make at home again and again. For more information and to register (which is required), visit thechattery.org/classes.
February 15-17
‘Chicago'
When: 6:30-11:45 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad Street
Price: $37-77
"CHICAGO," which opened to rave reviews on November 14, 1996, is now in its 20th year on Broadway. It’s one of the longest running American musicals, showing no sign of ever slowing down! Chicago is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, "Chicago" is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tivolichattanooga.com.
