Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park, will host free indoor archery sessions for all ages and skill levels every Wednesday in February and March, 3:30-6 p.m. Focusing on the fundamentals of archery with an emphasis on safety rules, the sessions follow the National Archery in Schools format and procedures.
All sessions will be walk-in (drop in any time during any session) and open to ages 5 and up. No reservation or prior experience will be required to participate. All equipment and instruction will be provided.
Information: info@OutdoorChattanooga.com, 423 643-6888, www.outdoorchattanooga.com/programs/try-archery
Valentine’s Day dining at H*Art Gallery
H*Art Gallery’s annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser returns in the form of a five-course dinner that will include a signature cocktail and paired wine. H*Art will host the dinner at its 110 E. Main St. gallery. Tickets: 423 521-4707 or www.eventbrite.com/e/dining-with-hart-tickets-54425441962
100 Black Women presents Mardi Gras Ball
The Chattanooga chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women will present its annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The organization will use the funds raised to fund scholarships and continue operating its Sista-to-Sista Mentoring program at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy.
Tickets for the Mardi Gras Ball can be purchased at Chic Beauty Salon, 3715 Brainerd Road, or via Eventbrite.com.
U.S. Navy Band Tour coming to Soddy-Daisy
The U.S. Navy Concert Band will perform at Soddy-Daisy High School Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. The Navy Concert Band will present an array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire. The performance will be free and open to the public.
Con Nooga returns
Chattanooga’s largest multi-fandom convention is returning to the Chattanooga Convention Center with over 160,000 square feet of fandom fun. Con Nooga will open at noon on Friday, Feb. 22, and continue through 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23. Admission badges may be purchased at the door. Information
Chattanooga State to present ‘Carmina Burana’
Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” will be presented in the Humanities Theatre at Chattanooga State Community College on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will feature Chattanooga State’s music department, Choral Arts of Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Ballet, and Heritage High School Concert Choir. Admission is free. Information: 423 697-2460.
Chambliss Center for Children’s Mardi Gras Gala
Chambliss Center for Children will host its seventh annual Mardi Gras Gala on Friday, March 1, 7-11 p.m., at Bessie Smith Hall. The evening will begin with jazz piano and hurricanes in Preservation Hall. Guest will then stroll down Bourbon Street to receive their beads and preview the silent auction. The event will continue in the French Quarter with Dixieland jazz by the Ralph Miller Quartet, a late-night dance party and a parade. The evening will feature Cajun-inspired fare. Safe Ride Sponsor Best Hayduk Brock will provide complimentary Uber rides home. Tickets: www.chamblisscenter.org; 423 468-1139.