Leisure
ASTRONOMY – UTC’s Jones Observatory, 10 N. Tuxedo Ave. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., lecture (“The Latest From Pluto”) and planetarium show (Taurus) at 6 p.m., telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31. Free. www.utc.edu/physics-geology-astronomy/observatory.
BACH IN THE SADDLE – The Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St. Chattanooga Bach Choir’s annual Mardi Gras fundraiser includes four-course dinner, mask contest, dancing, Feb. 8. $100. 423-624-3603.
BIG BIDS FOR JA KIDS – DoubleTree Hotel, 407 Chestnut St. Live and silent auctions, dancing at fundraiser for Junior Achievement of Chattanooga, Feb. 6. $60 individuals, $100 couples. 423-892-4488.
CHATTANOOGA BOAT SHOW – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St. Expo of watercraft, Feb. 5-7. $9 ages 13 and older. www.bkproductions.biz/chattanoogaboatandsportshow.