It's officially November, the month of stretchy sweatpants, cozy sweaters, and our favorite comfort foods. We've got you covered on some of the top local events (both virtual and in-person) to make your November a great one. 🍲

Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in the following events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.

Week of November 2

Sunday, Nov. 1

Holiday

Show

○ Bobby Stone Film Series: The Shawshank Redemption | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 2 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. | 2 p.m. $12, 6 p.m. $12 | Watch The Shawshank Redemption at the Tivoli through the Bobby Stone Film Series. Seating is limited capacity + social distanced.

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Monday, Nov. 2

Network

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Civic

○ Roll to the Polls for FREE with Bike Chattanooga | Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 12:01 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. | Any Bike Chattanooga Kiosk around the city | Free | Bike Chattanooga is providing free trips for all Chattanoogans to their polling stations around the city to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to vote

Arts

○ Wilkerson Works Painting Class | Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 5-7 p.m. | Wildflowers, 716 Mississippi Ave. Signal Mountain | $70, Message Wildflowers to secure your spot | This “you can too” class taught by Atlanta artist Leah Wilkerson will consist of creating custom canvas paintings and the chance to order stationary of your own design.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Drink

Arts

○ Wilkerson Works Painting Class | Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 5-7 p.m. | Wildflowers, 716 Mississippi Ave. Signal Mountain | $70, Message Wildflowers to secure your spot | This “you can too” class taught by Atlanta artist Leah Wilkerson will consist of creating custom canvas paintings and the chance to order stationary of your own design.

Active

○ Run OBC Pub Run | Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 6 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Co., 336 E MLK Blvd. | Join for a three-mile run across the Chattanooga bridges + enjoy pint night prices at OddStory. Wear masks to the meet-up and while ordering, take off while running.

Thursday, Nov. 5

Drink/Cause

○ The BIG Happier Hour | Thursday, Nov. 5 | 7-8 p.m. | virtual | $50+ | This virtual happy(er) hour will feature a meal delivered to your door, a class on how to make your own cocktail, and more. Ticket sales + donations for the event will go towards Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga.

Drink

○ OddStory’s First Stein Night | Thursday, Nov. 5 | 4-9 p.m. | OddStory Brewing Co., 336 E MLK Blvd. | $5-$13 | Bring your own stein, and OddStory will fill it with beer. For 10-16 oz. steins, low gravity beers will be $5 and high gravity will be $8. For 20+ oz. steins, low gravity will be $8 and high gravity will be $13.

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○ Riverview’s Holiday Open Houses | Thursday, Nov. 5-Saturday, Nov. 7 | 5 p.m. | Danshire Market and Design, 1307 Hanover Street | Free entry | This holiday open house with Danshire Market and Design + Mustard Seed Gifts will feature discounts, treats, music, and more.

Arts

Friday, Nov. 6

Show

○ Anniversary Concert with Darrell Scott | Friday, Nov. 6 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theatre Garden, 1307 Dodds Ave. | $100 | This concert marks Barking Legs Theatre’s 27th anniversary and will feature multi-instrumentalist + singer-songwriter Darrell Scott. Ps— your ticket includes wine service.

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Theatre

○ Lobby Hero | Weekends Friday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 22 | Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2:30 + 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Center MainStage, 400 River Street | $15-$25 | This play follows the security guard of a NYC apartment building who is drawn into a murder investigation.

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○ Sacred Space Circle | Friday, Nov. 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $20 | Chattanooga local Rosetta Greer provides a comforting space during this stressful time. These circles are designed to provide a safe space to open up and find comfort and support from others.

Saturday, Nov. 7

TheBuy

○ Holiday Open House | Saturday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vinterest Southside, 2121 Chestnut St.; Vinterest Antiques: Hixson, 2105 Northpoint Blvd. | Free Entry | Vinterest Southside’s holiday open house will feature giveaways, storewide sales, vendor demos, and more.

Show

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○ After Hours Dance Party | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 11:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. | Mayan Kitchen, 507 Broad St. | Free, Register | This late-night dance party is paired with Latin and Pop music to keep the night going into the morning. Paired with tequila, this is guaranteed to be a party.

○ A Tasty Vegan Meal for the Holidays | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual | $25 | This virtual course teaches you the basics for creating vegan meals for the holidays. This is the perfect course to create holiday meals for family or learn vegan meals for yourself.

Sunday, Nov. 8

TheBuy

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○ Open Streets | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Riverfront Parkway, from Power Alley to E Aquarium Way | Free | Riverfront Parkway from Power Alley to East Aquarium Way will be closed for people to enjoy the riverfront without worry for traffic + cars. Bring a picnic, ride your bike, throw a frisbee, or just enjoy the outdoors.

Arts

○ All Creatures Great and Small Pet Portrait Painting | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 301 East. 11 St. | $265 | This two day workshop hosted by Cindy Procious will lead students through the steps of painting their beloved pets. Students will recreate their favorite pet picture in this virtual course.

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Week of November 9

Monday, Nov. 9

Learn

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Tuesday, Nov. 10

Cause

○ 6th Annual Fill the Boot Fundraiser | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Café on the Corner, 826 Scenic Hwy., Lookout Mountain | Donations accepted | This year’s fill the boot fundraiser will be a drive-through where attendees can pick up their to-go boxes of food + make a donation for Lookout Mountain’s fire department to purchase helmets for all of the firefighters.

Show

○Danimal and Friends on The Back Porch | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | 29 E. Station St. | Artists Danimal Pinson, Jessica Nunn, and Ian Assmusan will perform Chattanooga made music on the back porch of Backstage Bar, paired with food and drinks.

Arts

Outdoors

○ Lucas Oil Tournament of Champions | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Dayton Ramp at Chickamauga Lake | $40, Entry Info | This fishing tournament on Chickamauga Lake will award the first-prize winner $10,000. You must meet one of five qualifications to participate in the competition.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Drink

○ Whiskey 101: Whiskey Tasting Class | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Puckett’s, 2 West Aquarium Way | $29 | Puckett’s is hosting their first annual Whiskey University tasting class. The class will educate you on 8 different types of whiskey with samples provided.

Holiday

○ Veteran’s Day Free Community Concert | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Doubletree Hotel Chattanooga, 407 Chestnut St. | Free, Reserve | The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera is putting on its annual free Veteran’s Day concert at the Doubletree Hotel. Seats must be reserved.

Learn

○ Introduction to Product Photography | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $20 | This virtual course walks students through the essentials of online marketing through product photography. In this course, you will learn the traits for successful marketing just in time for the holidays.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Learn

Show

Dish

○ Cajun Cooking Night | Thursday, Nov. 12 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Virtual | $0-$30 | Join Girls Inc. for this virtual cajun cooking night to learn how to make grilled shrimp skewers and baby back ribs. Purchase a child or adult-sized apron to complete the experience.

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Hope for the Holidays | Thursday, Nov. 12 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This virtual course is aimed to assist in the stress of losing a loved one during the holiday season. Marriage and family therapist, Susan Latta, has over 38 years of experience and aims to provide relief this holiday season.

Friday, Nov. 13

Show

Arts

○ Girls Night Out | Friday, Nov. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting With a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $38-$46 | BYOB + bring your friends out for a night of painting, snacking, and drinking. Give your group’s name in the special request box when signing up so you can all be seated together.

Dish

Saturday, Nov. 14

Show

Pet

○ Fall Adoption Event | Saturday, Nov. 14 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Ark Pet Spa and Hotel, 7760 E Brainerd Rd. | Prices Vary | McKamey Animal Center is bringing several of their adoptable dogs to the Ark for this fall adoption event. Adoption fees include microchipping, spay or neutering, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and more.

Learn

○ UTC Civil War Press Symposium | Thursday, Nov. 12 - Saturday, Nov. 14 | 9 a.m. | Virtual | Free | This virtual event is UTC’s 28th annual Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression. Join in advance by emailing your name, affiliation, email, cell phone number, and Zoom ID to the contact information linked above.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Arts

○ Brushes & Brunch at The Pottery Place | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Pottery Place, 103 Cherokee Blvd | prices vary based on party size | At this hands-on workshop, guests are invited to bring their own snacks and drinks and enjoy painting and sipping on their favorite drink.

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Show

Learn

Week of November 16

Monday, Nov. 16

TryThis

Active

○ Community Day at Whitebelt Crossfit | Monday, Nov. 16 | 5:45 a.m.-8 p.m. | Whitebelt Crossfit, 8142 E Brainerd Rd. | Enjoy a free crossfit class on community day at Whitebelt Crossfit. Classes are 1 hour long at take place at 5:45 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Learn

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Active

LIFT Thanksgiving Shootout | Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 10 a.m. | Council Fire Golf Club, 100 Council Fire Dr. | $1,000/team | Raise funds for LIFT Youth Center Inc. at this Thanksgiving golf shootout. The event will also feature a silent auction, Chick-fil-A box lunch, and more.

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Outdoors/Learn

Wednesday, Nov. 18

TryThis

○ Walker Farm Pioneer Days 2020 | Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 North Sanctuary Rd. | $7.50, email to make reservation | Travel back in time to the 1800s during this living history event. Reservations + masks are required during this year’s event.

Dish/Learn

○ DIY Charcuterie Board Plating | Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Pinspiration Chattanooga, 2275 Gunbarrel Rd. | $85 | Whether it be for a fall picnic or a holiday treat, make your best charcuterie board yet at this plating class. The workshop includes one bar drink and appetizers.

Dish

Show

Thursday, Nov. 19

TryThis

○ Walker Farm Pioneer Days 2020 | Thursday, Nov. 19 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 North Sanctuary Rd. | $7.50, email to make reservation | Travel back in time to the 1800s during this living history event. Reservations + masks are required during this year’s event.

Show

Learn

Friday, Nov. 20

TheBuy

TryThis

○ Walker Farm Pioneer Days 2020 | Friday, Nov. 20 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 North Sanctuary Rd. | $7.50, email to make reservation | Travel back in time to the 1800s during this living history event. Reservations + masks are required during this year’s event.

Show

Saturday, Nov. 21

ForKids

○ North Pole Limited Train Ride | Saturday, Nov. 21 | Various times, starting at 5:30 p.m. | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Rd. | $35 | Take your family on a train ride to the North Pole, with refreshments and the chance to write a letter to Santa that you can deliver once you reach the North Pole.

Show

ForKids

Film

○ TVFCU Community Movie Night | Saturday, Nov. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Northwest Georgia Amphitheatre, 220 Catoosa Circle | Free | This outdoors, socially-distanced family movie night will show the holiday movie “Home Alone.” Only the first 250 vehicles will be allowed in.

Sunday, Nov. 22

Active

ForKids

Dish

Week of November 23

Monday, Nov. 23

TryThis

○ Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Monday, Nov. 23 | 4-9 p.m. | 1400 Patten Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 | $16.95 - $29.95 | During the 26th anniversary of Rock City’s enchanted lights, enjoy Rock City brighter than before. This sight-filled event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

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Tuesday, Nov. 24

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Wednesday, Nov. 25

Show

○ Pat Dixon Comedy Show | Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $18 | After getting his start in comedy at The Comedy Catch, Pat moved to NYC where he created + hosts the only comedy podcast based entirely on crime, The NYC Crime Report.

○ Open Mic Night at Wanderlinger | Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 8 - 11 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Company, 1208 King St. | Free 21+ | Local musicians are able to display their talent, paired with food and drinks. Those signing up to perform must bring their own equipment due to COVID-19.

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Thursday, Nov. 26

Active

○ Sportsbarn Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 26 | 8-11 a.m. | Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy. | $40 | This 8k turkey trot is taking place at Camp Jordan with some precautions in place for COVID-19. You can also take part in a month-long virtual Turkey Trot here.

Show

Thursday’s with the D | Thursday, Nov. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | 1208 King St. | Free 21+ | Artist Danimal Pinson provides the perfect mix of music to enjoy alongside drinks and food with an additional two dollars off for those with a governmental ID. Enjoy classical music with food and drinks.

Friday, Nov. 27

ForKids

○ North Pole Limited Train Ride | Friday, Nov. 27 | Various times, starting at 5:30 p.m. | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Rd. | $35 | Take your family on a train ride to the North Pole, with refreshments and the chance to write a letter to Santa that you can deliver once you reach the North Pole.

○ Gingerbread Workshop | Weekends Friday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. | $55 for non-members | Create the most festive or fun gingerbread house with candy and gingerbread supplied by the museum while enjoying hot cocoa, holiday music, and cookies.

Show

○ Pat Dixon Comedy Show | Friday, Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $18 | After getting his start in comedy at The Comedy Catch, Pat moved to NYC where he created + hosts the only comedy podcast based entirely on crime, The NYC Crime Report.

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○ Black Friday Open House on the Bluff | Friday, Nov, 27 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bluff View Art District, 411 E 2nd St. | Free Entry | This European-inspired outdoor holiday market will feature local chefs, bakers, coffee roasters, and a French chocolatier creating holiday treats for the season.

Saturday, Nov. 28

ForKids

○ North Pole Limited Train Ride | Saturday, Nov. 28 | Various times, starting at 5:30 p.m. | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Rd. | $35 | Take your family on a train ride to the North Pole, with refreshments and the chance to write a letter to Santa that you can deliver to the big man himself once you reach the North Pole.

○ Gingerbread Workshop | Weekends Friday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. | $55 for non-members | Create the most festive or fun gingerbread house with candy and gingerbread supplied by the museum while enjoying hot cocoa, holiday music, and cookies.

Learn

Show

○ Pat Dixon Comedy Show | Saturday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | $18 | After getting his start in comedy at The Comedy Catch, Pat moved to NYC where he created + hosts the only comedy podcast based entirely on crime, The NYC Crime Report.

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Sunday, Nov. 29

ForKids

○ North Pole Limited Train Ride | Sunday, Nov. 29 | Various times, starting at 5:30 p.m. | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Rd. | $35 | Take your family on a train ride to the North Pole, complete with refreshments and the chance to write a letter to Santa that you can deliver once you reach the North Pole.

○ Gingerbread Workshop | Weekends Friday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. | $55 for non-members | Create the most festive or fun gingerbread house with candy and gingerbread supplied by the museum while enjoying hot cocoa, holiday music, and cookies.

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Week of November 30

Monday, Nov. 30

Holiday

○Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Monday, Nov. 30 | 4 - 9 p.m. | Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd. | $16.95 - $29.95 | During the 26th annual Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights, experience the views of Rock City like never before and enjoy the holiday lighting, which gets you in the Christmas spirit.

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Outdoors