Out & About

Chattanooga steps onto the national cycling stage this weekend with the city's debut as host of the Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road and Time Trial National Championships.

So you're planning to visit SoakYa, the new five-acre water park that opens Memorial Day at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park.

Children love tree houses, and starting Saturday, May 25, there will be a new one to explore at Creative Discovery Museum.

The Harrrison Ruritan Club will hold its ninth annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on Sunday, May 26, at the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway.

One of the most prestigious motorcycle competitions in the world is coming to the Trial Training Center in Sequatchie, Tenn., this weekend.

Ringgold, Ga., is throwing its annual street festival, 1890s Day Jamboree, starting Friday night, May 24, and continuing all day Saturday, May 25.

Comedians often draw on their upbringing or family life for their material. Being born in Brooklyn as the son of Jewish parents provided Jason Stuart with plenty of material.

Pet advocacy agency Wally's Friends is introducing a new fundraiser today, May 23. Paws at Poblano's, scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., will offer an after-work outing with music, food and beverages — think: happy hour — at Poblano's Mexican Cuisine, 551 River St.

The Hot Rod Power Tour, Hot Rod Magazine's annual summer trek of more than 5,400 performance vehicles, is coming to Chattanooga next month.

Taste of Crossville, a chance to sample the specialties of dozens of Crossville, Tenn., food providers, is set for 6 p.m. CDT today, May 23, at The Depot, 169 N. Main St., and the adjacent Taylor Square Professional Building.