LEISURE
BEER DINNER – Main Street Meats, 217 E. Main St. Wiseacre Brewing & Spirits Dinner, Sunday, Jan. 29, begins with hors d’oeuvres and Wiseacre Brewing cocktail at 5:30 p.m., followed by four-course beer pairing dinner created by chef Erik Niel, Jeremy Vasterling and Jake Cornish at 6:30 p.m. $65, including gratuity. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2793404.
CHATTANOOGA BOAT SHOW – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. See the latest in aluminum boats, fishing boats, inboards, wake boats, pontoons, runabouts and personal watercraft, 3-9 p.m. Feb. 2, noon-9 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 4 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 5. Free fishing rods and reels for children under 12 while supplies last. $10. bkproductions.biz.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS – The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays by appointment. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050.
* Saturday, Jan. 28: Sitton’s Gulch Hike, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hike from bottom of gulch up 600 steps past Hemlock and Cherokee falls, with 3-mile return hike downhill. $15 plus $5 parking.
* Sunday, Jan. 29: New Year’s Resolution Hike, 2-4 p.m. One in a series of 1-mile hikes to meet resolution goals. $5 plus $5 parking.
CRABTREE FARMS – 1000 E. 30th St. Inoculate a log with live shiitake mushroom mycelium and take it home to grow, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 28. Dress in work clothes. Crabtree Farm members $65, nonmembers $70. 423-493-9155.
CRAFT FELTING WORKSHOP – Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. The Chattery presents Needle Felting for Stress Relief, making art with wool fibers, 6-8 p.m. today, Jan. 26. Sold out but waiting list available. 423-413-8978.
CREATING A SIDE HUSTLE – Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. The Chattery presents series of four classes on how to bring in extra cash through internet marketplaces, beginning with Amazon, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. $15 plus fees (discounts to add another class or complete series on eBay, airbnb and fiverr). 423-413-8978.
FORT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK – 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, Ga. 706-422-1932.
* Saturday, Jan 28: Happy Tails Dog Hike, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your four-legged companion for a short and easy, ranger-led 1.1-mile hike around the Lake Trail. Dog must be leashed at all times. Meet at the picnic shelter closest to the beach. $5 parking. Repeats Saturdays through Feb. 25.
* Friday, Feb. 3: Wild About Waterfalls, 1-2:30 p.m. Join a park ranger for a hike on the Lake and Big Rock trails to see the cascades. $5 parking.
GARDENING WORKSHOPS – Signal Mountain Nursery, 1100 Hubbard Road. All workshops at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
* Saturday, Jan. 28: Woodland Wreath Workshop, make-and-take wreath using nature-inspired materials. $50 includes materials.
* Saturday, Feb. 4: Terrariums as Art, make a living centerpiece for home or office. Bring your own container or shop from nursery. Cost depends on materials used.
HARRISON BAY STATE PARK – 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, Tenn. 423-344-6214. Chinese New Year Hike, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Meet at Nature Trail Head for 1.5-mile hike with ranger.
HIKES – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619, george.r.bonneau@gmail.com.
* Saturday, Jan. 28: Lower Leggett Road to Rock Creek and back, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
* Tuesday, Jan. 31: Collegedale, moderate 4.5 miles. Meet in Highway 153 Target parking lot at 9 a.m.
* Saturday, Feb. 3: North Chickamauga Creek to Stevens Branch and back, strenuous 9 miles. Meet at Wal-Mart parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
LADIES NIGHT OUT – Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Complimentary cheese plate, music, dancing, free chair massages, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. $20 ticket includes two glasses of wine. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be 21 or older to attend; 706-967-9463.
OCOEE STORY FEST – First Presbyterian Church, 433 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland Storytelling Guild’s 22nd annual event with featured storyteller Stephen Hollen, whose personas include Buffalo Bill Cody and Mark Twain, 7 p.m. Feb. 3. $5 (family maximum of $15). 423-479-7887, tellone@bell south.net, www.tennessee tellers.org.
PINK BRIDAL SHOW – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Bridal expo with variety of wedding vendors and bridal fashion shows, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. $12 in advance at www.thepinkbride.com/product-category/pink-bridal-show-ticket, $15 at the door.
TRAIN RIDES – Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028, www.tvrail.com.
* Missionary Ridge Local: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. January schedule: Trains depart every Saturday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12.
* Valentine Dinner Train: Four-course dining experience aboard a 1924 dining car, two-hour excursion departs at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 10-14. $160 per couple; reservations recommended.
WINTER WORKSHOPS – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free series of indoor classes on outdoor skills, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Reservations not required. 423-643-6888.
* Today, Jan. 26: How To Plan and Lead a Day Hike, detailing essential gear and trail map information for novice and seasoned hikers.
* Thursday, Feb. 2: Celebrate Groundhog Day with rescued animal encounters and learn how to critter-proof your campsite or back yard at free workshop.
YOUTH FRESHWATER SUMMIT – Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, 175 Baylor School Road. First youth summit features Dr. Anna George and other experts on freshwater conservation, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Students will do small-group work, tour new Tennessee Aquarium facility and hear from teens who have completed conservation projects. $15 youth aquarium members, $20 nonmembers; includes lunch and swag bag. 423-267-3474.
BOOKS/AUTHORS
BOOK SIGNING – Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Former sportscaster Randy Smith signs “Seasons of Change,” the true story of Sally Smith and the Waverly Tigerettes, who fought racism in the 1960s, 6 p.m. today, Jan. 26. 423-893-0186.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.Sew What, beginner sewing class for all ages, 4 p.m. today, Jan. 26, at downtown branch. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Wednesdays). $13.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
* Through May 14: “Kings, Queens and Castles,” a family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11.
* Thursday, Feb. 2: Sensory Nights, 5:30-8 p.m., free, for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Included in CDM admission, but reservations required.
* Saturday, Feb. 4: Chinese New Year, noon-4 p.m., taste a Chinese dumpling, make masks and puppets, learn to use chopsticks and see martial arts demonstration and lion dance performance by Chien Hong Lion Dance Troupe.
LEGO BATMAN MOVIE EVENT – Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. First of three children’s events celebrating release of “Lego Batman Movie,” noon Saturday, Jan. 28. Kids collect two limited-edition trading cards at each event to unveil special scene; play with Lego bricks and enjoy giveaways. Continues Feb. 25 and March 11. 423-893-0186.
KITS AND CUBS – Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. New one-hour program for ages 2-5 encourages exploration of the natural world with crafts, storytelling, animal encounters, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through March. $15 zoo members, $18 nonmembers, $5 each additional child. Registration includes participation of one child and one adult. www.chattzoo.org/education/kits-and-cubs.
DANCES
BALLROOM – The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, Saturdays. Group class, 7:30 p.m., $5. Dancing, 8:30 p.m., $10. No partner required; casual dress. 423-394-6428.
BALLROOM – Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. $10. 423-771-3646.
CONTRA – Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society celebrates 20th anniversary with potluck dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., and contra dance, 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, with caller Janet Shepherd and music by Contraplicity. No partner required. All dances are taught in walk-throughs. Wear soft-soled shoes. http://contranooga.weebly.com.
LINE/COUPLES DANCE – VFW Post 4848, 1491 Riverside Drive. Beginner two-step lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 7:30-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. $5. 423-624-6687.
RHYTHM BALLROOM – The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Casual dress; no partner required. $5. www.theballroomathixson.com.
SATURDAYS AT THE SUITE – 2193 Park Drive, Suite 101. Nonstructured class using dance for health and wellness benefits, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5; free mimosas. 423-316-5319.
SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG – Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road. Dance with members of Choo Choo Shag Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www.choochooshagclub.com.
SQUARE DANCING – 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dance with caller Johnny Chambers, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. No partner required; casual dress. $5. 423-365-2297.