LEISURE
ASIA CONFERENCE — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University Center auditorium, Vine Street. Free presentations on the economies of China and India, with Dr. Bento Lobo, Dr. Yasmeen Mohiuddin, Dr. Lucien Ellington, Dr. Stephen Eskildsen and Dr. Zibin Guo as speakers, noon-4 p.m. Thursday. 423-4363.
BLACK INK — EPB building, 10 Market St. Chattanooga-Hamilton County NAACP Branch sponsors sixth poetry and spoken-word contest with theme “Lyrics of Love,” 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Deadline to enter: Wednesday. chattanooganaacp.com.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS — Downtown landmarks. Valentine-themed tours. Reservations required by 9 p.m. the day before your tour. $30 couple, $18 individual. www.chattanoogasidewalktours.com, 228-0448.
* Dynamo of Dixie Tour: Meet at Broad Street entrance to Sheraton Read House, by appointment.
* Bluff and Bridges Tour: Meet at south entrance to Walnut Street Bridge near Hunter Museum, by appointment.