June 20
Boomers, Shakers and Beyond will hold their Second Annual Inside/Out Cookout at 6 p.m. at Christ UMC. Barbecue and all the fixings, music by Bill Faulkner, Gary Hicks and Friends and games for everyone. During this event the group will raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Longest Day Fundraiser. Tickets are $10.  www.ChristChurchChatt.org

June 23
The 2018 Chattanooga Readers and Writers Fair at the Downtown Chattanooga Public Library with an evening event at the Edney Building at 1100 Market St. Activities will include book sales and readings on the Library fourth floor from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and children’s activities on the Library second floor. https://readnwritefair.wordpress.com/

June 28
Louise "LuLu" Brooks in Pandora's Box at Heritage House for two showings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. There is no cost and light refreshments will be provided.

July 3
The 2018 Pops on the River Independence Day celebration in Coolidge Park. Tribute to veterans from 5-7 p.m., featuring singers and songwriters from Operation Song. The Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra will begin their patriotic program featuring favorites at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. Free shuttle service running from the Republic parking lots between 4th and 5th Streets from 4:30-11 p.m. The lots are pay-to-park lots.  Shuttle pickup and drop off on the north side of the river will be near the Chattanooga Theatre Centre at the intersection of Tremont and River Streets. 

July 3
The city of Collegedale Freedom Celebration. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with local artists and food trucks set up along Apison Pike.Two stages with live music at Veterans Memorial Park and the train platform at Imagination Station. Music at Veterans Memorial Park will start at 6 p.m. with Lou Wamp and the Bluetastics, followed by the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra, and conclude with Sweet Georgia Sound. Musical performances at Imagination Station will kick off with Kofi Mawuko from 6-7 p.m. and Jennifer Daniels from 7:15-9:15 p.m. Red, White and Boom Glow Run sponsored by Scenic City Multisport starts at 7:30 p.m.  Concludes at 9:45 p.m. with the area’s largest fireworks display. 

July 14
The 3rd Annual Unwine in Style at Spot Venue at 3214 Brainerd Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. The event will include appetizers, an open bar, live music, and a DJ. Tickets are $30 and available at eventbrite.

July 28-29
American Digger Events hosts first annual Chattanooga Civil War Show & Sale at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Saturday, July 28, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 29, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, with kids under 12 free (if accompanied by an adult).  http://americandigger.com/american-digger-events/, or by calling 770-362-8671.

Nov. 24
The Chattanooga Hungry Turkey Half Marathon and 5K will take place in Coolidge Park starting at 8:45 a.m. All ages are welcome and the event will benefit Chattanooga Sports Ministries. Runners will receive a commemorative Hungry Turkey quarter zip, a finisher medal and cinnamon rolls at the finish line. For more information and to register, visit tennesseeruns.com/chattanoogahungryturkeyrun.