Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 5/25-6/01

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

May 25-26

ETC Presents "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime”

When: May 25 from 7:30-10 p.m. and May 26 from 2:30-5 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue
Cost: $17-20

Continuing their season of family-themed shows, ETC is thrilled to be tackling the beloved story of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the best-selling novel written by Mark Haddon. The book and the play follow the story of Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old boy living in Swindon, Wiltshire, who embarks on a mysterious adventure to solve the murder of a neighbor's dog. Christopher, a mathematician with a love for red cars also has Asperger syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism. Living alone with his father, Christopher's goal of taking A-level maths is put on the backburner when he stumbles onto this escalating mystery. Determined to bring clarity to the death of a friend, Christopher begins to write out his journey as a mystery novel, much to the chagrin of several people around him. One of his biggest supporters, is his teacher, Siobhan, who turns his story into a play. For ticket information, call 423-987-5141. 

May 26-28

Memorial Day Programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

When: Saturday, May 26 from 10  a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Monday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Where: Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 Lafayette Road Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Cost: Admission to Point Park is $7 per adult, ages 16 and over. Ages 15 and under are free. 

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day with a series of special programs at Chickamauga Battlefield and at Lookout Mountain Battlefield, Saturday, May 26-Monday, May 28. All programs at Chickamauga Battlefield are free of charge. For more information about Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and its Memorial Day programming, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park's website at nps.gov/chch.

Tuesday, May 29

The Chattery Presents Leveraging Social Media for Business

When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. 6th St.
Cost: $15

With so many social media platforms out there, how do you know which one is the right one for your business to be on? Answering that question and then what to post on each can be daunting. During this class you will learn why people visit each social media platform, the best types of photos and content to post on each platform and how to generate leads with your social media that feed your sales funnel. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thechattery.org/classes.

Thursday, May 31

Yoga and Whiskey - Chattanooga

When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tennessee Stillhouse, 890 Riverfront Parkway
Cost: $20

Yoga and Whiskey is on the road to Chattanooga! In this spring class you’ll revitalize your spirits and drink them, too. The event starts with an invigorating yoga class in the large rotunda at Chattanooga Whiskey's new Riverfront Distillery, led by Lisa McBryde of Southern Soul Yoga. Afterward, yogis will get a behind-the-scenes lesson on the making of Chattanooga Whiskey, and will conclude the evening with a tasting. Doors open at 6 p.m. and class will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tour and tasting will be from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Attendees must be 21+ to participate in the tasting. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit xorbia.com/event.

Friday, June 1

Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival

When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd 
Cost: $34

Visit the Bacon & Barrel Festival and celebrate two commonly appreciated southern traditions: hearty food & distilled spirits. This event will bring together 20 of Chattanooga's best restaurants and a vast array of spirits to savor a weekend of bacon, bbq and all the good things that come from old oak barrels. Enjoy healthy portions of unique and delicious bacon dishes while listening to live music, chatting with distillers, and sipping fine bourbons, whiskeys, and more. If you're still thirsty after your 15 whiskey tastings, there will also be a cash bar with a variety of drinks available. Proceeds benefit Chattanooga Market - so every sip counts! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit baconandbarrel.squarespace.com.