Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, February 17 to Friday, February 24.

Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18

'James and the Giant Peach’

When: Fri, Feb 17 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sat, Feb 18 from 1-3 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Colonnade Center, 264 Catoosa Circle
Price: $13 - $17

The Colonnade Players, under the direction of James Ogden, Roy Denton and Libby Brashier, will be performing "James and the Giant Peach” based on the classic book of the same name by Roald Dahl. The show tells the story of an orphaned boy named James who is sent to live with his wicked, cruel aunts after the death of his parents. James is forced into servitude and directed to chop down an old peach…

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…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, February 3 to Friday, February 10.

Friday, February 3

An Evening in New York

When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E ML King Blvd.
Cost: $50

The Chattanooga Boys Choir's annual fundraising dinner is celebrating the choir's upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Proceeds from this event will support the tour as well as scholarships. Attendees will enjoy a dinner cooked by Food Network star, local chef and CBC dad Charlie Loomis, signature drinks with a nod to New York, entertainment by jazz pianist David Walters and his band as well as CBC's own Cantabile, a photobooth to make you feel like you are in the Big Apple, more…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, January 27 to Friday, February 3. 

Saturday, January 28

Closed Door Entertainment’s 2017 Talent Dinner Show

When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Theatre, 3708 Ringgold Road
Cost: $23 for adults; $18 for students; $10 ages 7 and under

Come see some of the talent Closed Door Entertainment theatre company has to offer as you enjoy a delicious dinner catered by La Familia Mexican Restaurant. You'll hear singers and musicians, watch dancing, and maybe even a catch a joke or two. At a cost less than the price of a standard show ticket at other theatres, these tickets include a delicious Mexican buffet. All proceeds go to support the 2017 season of Closed Door…

Chattanooga’s restaurant and retail scene is growing by the day! Here are our top 5 brand new or coming soon businesses to check out.  

Brand New! 

Speed Deluxe

521 Cherokee Blvd #2, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-760-8475

Somewhere we can talk bicycles and motorcycles while sipping coffee? Speed Deluxe, a collaboration between Speed Deluxe Vintage & Bespoke Motorcycles, Silent Cycles, and Velo Coffee Roasters is a combination we never knew we needed until now. Talk shop with other 2-wheeled adventure buffs over a cup of Velo coffee and browse through gear, apparel and accessories in this community space. Learn more at speeddeluxe.com.

Bread & Butter 

3955 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37415
423-803-4446

If you love bread as much as…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, January 20 to Friday, January 27.

Sunday, January 22

The Art of Breathing

When: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Where: Hunter Museum of Art, 10 Bluff View
Cost: $5

Take a deep breath into the New Year and explore a work of art as a way to meditate and experience the art of breathing. This 45 minute program will be held in the Hunter galleries and will be led by Hunter staff and yoga instructor Jonathan Ellis. A $5 donation for this community program supports the Hunter Museum's educational program. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or meditation cushion for this seated experience

January 19-22

Lookout Wild Film Festival

When: Specific times available on website
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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, January 6 through Friday, January 13.

January 6-7

Chattanooga ModelCon 2017

When: Friday, Jan. 6 from 2-7 p.m. and Sat, Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter Street 
Cost: $5 - $25

The Chattanooga Scale Modelers Association will host its 7th annual scale model convention. Visitors can expect to see museum quality scale models grouped in categories such as aircraft, armor, autos, dioramas, figures, science fiction and ships. Specialist vendors will have booths and be selling various related kits, tools, books, supplies and accessories. In addition Grex Airbrush will be set up doing regular demonstrations. In previous…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, December 23 to Friday, December 30.

Friday, December 23

Christmas Benefit for the Alzheimer's Association Chattanooga

When: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church of Soddy Daisy, 10185 Dayton Pike - Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 
Price: Free for Children under 12, $15 Seniors/Students, $50 Family, $20 General

Start the Christmas weekend off right with music from local performers including gospel with Voices of Triumph led by Marcellus Barnes, a cappella Christmas ensemble led by Harv Wileman, blues with guitarist and Dorbro player Kris Phillips, and opera singer Solmaaz Adeli. Proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association Mid South Chapter in Chattanooga. Tickets…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, December 16 to Friday, December 23. 

Saturday, December 17

Artful Yoga: Holiday Flow

When: 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View
Cost: $5 

The popular monthly series continues with a gallery exploration led by curators followed by yoga led today by Ashtanga yoga teacher Emily Bourland. Participants are required to bring a mat. A $5 donation for this community artful yoga supports the Hunter Museum's educational programs.Since the gallery portion of the program is integral to the experience, participants are asked to arrive on time in order to be a part of the artful yoga program.

Saturday, December 17

Ballet Tennessee…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, December 9 to Friday, December 16.

Saturday, December 10

Indie Craft Experience Inaugural Holiday Market 

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. 
Cost: $5

Shop at the Indie Craft Experience (ICE) Holiday Market’s debut for a one-day only shopping event featuring handcrafted gift options from more than 50 vendors, local food offerings and more. The first 150 attendees will receive complimentary swag tote bags designed by Tennessee artist Mary Helt of Maryink. Entry is $5 cash at the door and kids 12 and under are free.

December 10-11

The Nutcracker! Presented by the Civic Ballet of Chattanooga

When: Saturday, Dec. 10 at…