Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 8/21-8/28
Check out our list of Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, August 21 to Friday, August 28.
Friday, August 21-Sunday, August 23
Comedian Kurt Metzger from Inside Amy Schummer
When: 7:30-9:45 p.m.
Where: The Comedy Catch, 3224 Brainerd Road
Cost: $11-18
A regular performer at New York City’s nightclubs, Kurt Metzger has a long list of credits from shows like "Inside Amy Schumer," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood" and VH1's "Best Week Ever." With several Comedy Central specials under his belt, Metzger was also added to the network’s “Hot List.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thecomedycatch.com.
Saturday, August 22
Butterfly Garden Workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Crabtree Farms,1000 E 30th St.
Cost: $10 for non-members, free for members
Naturalist John Jaeger will host this workshop on how to plant your garden to attract butterflies. The workshop will cover host plants certain caterpillars need, attracting adults and creating a safe environment through the non-use of pesticides. ***Preregistration is required. To register, call 423-493-9155, x10 or email achill@crabtreefarms.org.
Saturday, August 22
Southern Brewer's Festival
When: 2 p.m. to midnight
Where: Ross’s Landing, 100 Riverfront Parkway
Cost: $18-90
The Southern Brewers Festival, featuring more than 40 of the nation's most popular craft breweries with over 100 draft beers, is an annual Chattanooga favorite! The festival will also include live performances by Flow Tribe, Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Hard Working Americans, The Motet and Lotus. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit southernbrewersfestival.com/#home.
Sunday, August 23
Chattanooga Market Meet the Mocs
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd
Cost: Free
Come out to the Chattanooga Market and meet your favorite local teams for a day of community, autographs, photo opportunities and more. Chattanooga favorites from football, basketball, volleyball, cheerleaders, softball, tennis, golf and more will be represented. Go Mocs!
Thursday, August 27-Saturday, August 29
Chattanooga Boutique Warehouse Sale and Benefit
When: Thursday, August 27 from 5-8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, August 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad Street
Cost: Free-$15
Come ready to shop and save at the Chattanooga Boutique Warehouse Sale and Benefit! The event features a host of small boutiques and artisans offering up to 90% off designer brands. The sale will include men’s, women’s and children’s clothing as well as shoes, accessories, gifts and more. For a $15 donation that goes toward the charity Connor Pullen Foundation, get first dibs on the sale Thursday night plus door prizes and snacks. There is no entry fee for the sale on Friday and Saturday.