Good-Cause Calendar
FEBRUARY 2 A DRAMATIC AFFAIR,
Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., 6 p.m., $65 includes parking permit. Performing Arts League fundraiser includes dinner and wine in CTC lobby before performance of “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” followed by coffee and dessert with cast. 423-2678534.
3 BIG BIDS AUCTION
PARTY, Double Tree Hotel, 407 Chestnut St., 7 p.m., $60 individuals, $100 couples, Western-theme party includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages to benefit Junior Achievement. Reservations: renee@jachatt.org.
3 MARDI GRAS PARTY,
Chattanooga Marriott, 2 Carter Plaza, 7 p.m., $50$90. Mystikal Krewe of Indulgences hosts Mardi Gras party with Valentine’s Day theme, “Hearts & Honour.” Cajun food, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, party favors, dancing and crowning of king and queen to support Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center. 910-330-5203.
8 PUPPY LOVE AND CAT
KISSES, The Big Chill, 103 Cherokee Blvd., 6-8:30 p.m., benefits 4 Paws Pantry, which provides temporary pet food assistance to struggling pet owners. 423-267-2445.
9 NIGHT TO SHINE
PROM, Colonnade Center, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga., 6-8 p.m., free, Spring Creek Road Baptist Church hosts prom for special-needs people sponsored by Tim Tebow Foundation. Reservations: 423-894-0700.
9 MARDI GRAS GALA,
Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd., 7-11 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, Dixieland jazz, crowning of king and queen followed by dancing at benefit for Chambliss Center for Children. $60 individuals, $100 couples, price increases after Feb. 2. chamblisscenter.networkforgood.com.
10 BACH TO BROADWAY, Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, 6 p.m. warm-up party, 7 p.m. dinner, $100 per person. Bach Choir’s annual Mardi Gras masquerade party with auction, dancing to music of Nancy Westmoreland Group and presentation of Krewe royalty Warren Barnett and Barbara Kelley. 423-902-9191.
10 MARDI GRAS BALL,
Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St., 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., $55, gala dinner, music and dancing to benefit Chattanooga chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women. 423-698-0029.
10 SAVE WATER,
DRINK WINE, The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place, 6-9 p.m., $45$50, taste regional wines from Dahlonega, Ga., and Ocoee, Tenn., tapas from local restaurants, bid in silent and live auctions at benefit for regional watershed protection efforts. 423-698-2276.
11 MARDI GRAS
BRUNCH, Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $50, benefits McKamey Animal Center. Reservations required by Feb. 6: 423-305-6507.
16 ACES CASINO
NIGHT, Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St., 7-10 p.m., $75 individual, $140 couples, $20 High Roller upgrade, casino games to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County. 423-266-6918.
18 STAND UP FOR CONSERVATION,
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, 6:309:30 p.m., $23.16, stand-up comedy show to support conservation efforts and teaching arboretum. Tickets at Comedy Catch box office, 1400 Market St., or arrange payment via email at volunteer@reflectionriding.org.
— To be included, email your event information to Susan Pierce at spierce@timesfreepress.com.