7 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Drag on Dodds!

Chattanooga's open-stage drag show where queens, kings, and everyone in-between compete for a top-3 spot voted on by the audience — bring your ones and get ready to party.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:30 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Arts & Culture

Jenny Zigrino

Comedy Central, MTV, HBO, and Netflix alumna Jenny Zigrino brings her Rated R standup to Chattanooga's beloved comedy club for a two-night run.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St, Chattanooga

Embodied Coherence Workshop with Dr. Dave

A workshop at Yoga Landing exploring how energy, awareness, and the body shape the way you experience life, led by Dr. Dave of Tonal Spine.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Yoga Landing, Downtown Chattanooga

Mosaic Lamp Workshop

A hands-on mosaic lamp-making workshop in Chattanooga where you create your own illuminated art piece to take home.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:00 AM · Chattanooga

Free Events

Saturday Community Yoga at Southern Soul Yoga

A community yoga session open to all levels hosted by the Chattanooga Community Yoga meetup group at Southern Soul Yoga.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:00 AM · Southern Soul Yoga, Chattanooga

Date Night

Wednesday Jazz: Given Graber's GrabBag

Given Graber returns to lead Wednesday Jazz in the Lounge at Barking Legs, pulling Jim Crumble on drums, Kash Wright on piano, and Gordon Inman on clarinet from his GrabBag.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 7:30 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Festivals & Special Events

Animeverse Fest

Chattanooga's anime convention featuring voice actors from your favorite series, cosplay, collectibles, and signings at the Chattanooga Convention Center — running August 29–30.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Chattanooga Convention Center, One Carter Plaza