Emily’s List of Weekday Activities – August 22, 2018

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s a lot to do in Chattanooga and in nearby cities this week.

Tennessee Valley native Lauren Alaina will be co-hosting the 12th Annual ACM Honors this Wednesday night, and you can still get tickets to the event.

It’s dedicated to recognizing special honorees and winners from the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Country stars Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, and several others will be honored.

Riverbend performers Cam and Dustin Lynch, plus Lauren Alaina, and many musicians will be performing.

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. CT at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.

On Thursday night, the Tennessee Aquarium is hosting a (throw)back-to-school party, transporting you back in time.

People 21 and up can take a tour of the River Journey building, plus enjoy a cash bar and appetizers.

The after-hours event is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

If you’d rather go to a concert, the Levitt AMP Chattanooga Music Series is also starting back Thursday night.

Grammy nominated Latin band, The Pedrito Martinez Group, will be performing on the lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.

Dance Tonight Chattanooga will also give Latin Salsa classes for the audience before then.

It all starts at 6 p.m.

Another fun show happening Thursday night is with the group, Gangstagrass.

Their music is an unlikely combination of bluegrass and hip hop, but they make it work.

The show starts at 9 p.m. at the Songbirds South Stage.