Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 7/19-7/26

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, July 19 to Friday, July 26.

July 20, 26 and 27

Annie

When: 8-10 p.m. 
Where: Signal Mountain Playhouse, Corner of Rolling Way & James Blvd. 
Cost: $5-$15

The Signal Mountain Playhouse presents all time favorite "Annie" this July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. The Playhouse Amphitheater is located just off the main mountain highway, 127 N (called Ridgeway on the Mountain), a short distance up Rolling Way, which is the street where the Police and Fire Departments are located. Curtain is at 8 p.m., but the box office opens at 6 p.m. for those who wish to buy tickets and place lawn chairs prior to the 8 p.m. curtain. The Playhouse accepts cash or checks only. Visit smph.org, the Playhouse page on Facebook, signalmountainplayhouse@gmail.com, or call 423-763-7219 for more information.

Sunday, July 21

Family Funday at Greenway Farms

When: 4-7 p.m. 
Where: Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Road 
Cost: Free - $25

Pack a picnic and bring the family to Greenway Farm City Park for an afternoon of activity and family fun! Outdoor Chattanooga will provide equipment for families to try archery or take a self-guided hike. Canoes can be rented for $25 (cash or check only) to paddle on North Chickamauga Creek. All other activities are free. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Check in with the staff at the archery table next to the dog park to get registered for activities and learn more. For more information contact info@Outdoor Chattanooga.com or call 423-643-6888.

Sunday, July 21 

Crabtree Farms Cooking Lesson

When: 2-3 p.m.
Where: Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut Street
Cost: Free - $14.95

Is deciding what's for dinner a huge battle in your house? Creative Discovery Museum has a solution! Farmers from Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga will be presenting cooking classes in Culinary Corner with a focus on local and seasonal foods! This hour-long session is a great way for the entire family to learn about local farming, farming opportunities, and how to make yummy new recipes you can replicate at home. Recipes are specifically designed by Crabtree Farms for families to recreate together while learning about the benefits of local, organic, farm-grown produce. All activities are included with Museum admission.

Tuesday, July 23

Adulting Summer Camp - Total Yoga Live

When: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, 1220 King St
Cost: $10

Paint one nail black and do your best Carson Daly impression as you downward dog on the Moxy patio. Yoga teacher Laura Skonberg will take guests through a fun hour-long workout, and then you can enjoy drinks afterward inside the Moxy. Be sure to bring your own mat. 

Various dates through August 

Summer Music Weekends

When: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd. 
Cost: $14.95-$26.95

Enjoy some of the best toe-tapping old-time, bluegrass and country music all summer long during Summer Music Weekends. Activities include the Walking in Frieda's Footsteps Tour, making Aunt Frieda's fire fly jars and some 1930's Americana all around. Returning for the 15th season are the amazing Birds of Prey shows featuring powerful and majestic birds up close for a unique learning experience. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.seerockcity.com/events/entry/summer-music-weekends