Lookout Live

03/13/2026

Only a few days left to apply for this year’s Lookout Comedy Competition!

Just a few more days to apply for this year’s LOOKOUT COMEDY COMPETITION, returning to Chattanooga, TN’s very own Comedy Catch this Memorial Day Weekend!

3 days! 30+ comics! 1 winner!
1st prize - $1000
2nd prize - $300
3rd prize - $200
First, second, and third place winners all get a spot in the 2026 LOOKOUT COMEDY FESTIVAL (Oct. 14-17); all comics accepted into the competition get their festival application fees waived!

Don’t miss out - only a few days left to apply! Application window is open from Feb 6-March 15 on our website: www.lookoutcomedy.com

Get your applications in and get ready to win! Check application info for more details.

02/23/2026

Free stand-up show at JJ's Bohemia this Thursday from Lookout Comedy!

02/23/2026

Happy birthday to Chattanooga’s poet laureate emeritus, Ishmael Reed - it’s been an honor presenting your work (again!) and closing on your birthday 💜🤘

02/22/2026

One more chance to catch THE HAUNTING OF LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA today at 1:00 PM at !

It’s been an incredible run at and we are so excited to bring this show to you for one final performance.

There’s plenty of space in the main stage audience, so come on out and see us this afternoon!

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02/21/2026

One more chance to catch THE HAUNTING OF LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA at tonight at 8:00 PM - link to tix in bio!

Attending this year’s ? Check out our final show of the run tomorrow at 1:00 PM!

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02/20/2026

It’s your last weekend to see THE HAUNTING OF LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA - don’t throw away your…you know what, just be there.

02/20/2026

Think you've seen THE HAUNTING OF LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA? If you saw last year's production, don't snooze on this weekend - there are some new tricks up our sleeve!

Thanks to Scenic Roots for the radio spot and the opportunity to talk about the remount production of Ishmael Reed's "The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda"

(Aired Thu 2/12/26) Ishmael Reed, born in Chattanooga, wrote a play that satirizes and critiques the musical “Hamilton” and its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

02/20/2026

The weekend is here, and so are your final chances to catch THE HAUNTING OF LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA!

February 20 and 21 at 8:00 PM at
February 22 at 1:00 PM at
Link to tickets in event:
Ishmael Reed's "The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda" (Next Exit+Scenic City Shakes+Lookout Live)

SPECIAL BONUS TONIGHT!
See two incredible shows in one night for the price of one!

That’s right, it’s a DOUBLE FEATURE! Go see Next Exit Productions new works show - UNIDENTIFIED - at Con Nooga on 2/20 at 5:00 PM, get into the 8:00 performance of HAUNTING that night FREE!

Check out info on UNIDENTIFIED and the whole Con Nooga calendar here!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/con-nooga-2026-16611/

Brought to life with funding from , / , and the Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement with venue support for rehearsals and performances from , , and !

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02/19/2026

One more weekend, three more chances to catch THE HAUNTING OF LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA!

Limited seats and limited run - don’t miss out!

February 20 and 21 at 8:00 PM at
February 22 at 1:00 PM at
Link to tickets in event and comments:
Ishmael Reed's "The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda" (Next Exit+Scenic City Shakes+Lookout Live)

PLUS - Who doesn’t love a deal? Now is your chance to see two incredible shows in one night for the price of one!

That’s right, it’s a SPECIAL BONUS DOUBLE FEATURE! Go see Next Exit Productions new works show - UNIDENTIFIED - at Con Nooga on 2/20 at 5:00 PM, get into the 8:00 performance of HAUNTING that night FREE!

Check out info on UNIDENTIFIED and the whole Con Nooga calendar here!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/con-nooga-2026-16611/

Brought to life with funding from , / , and the Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement with venue support for rehearsals and performances from , , and !

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