Calendar of Events
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Third Thursday in Downtown Maryville
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Free event, Kids, family, Meetup and Music
We are excited to announce a new initiative in downtown Maryville called Third Thursdays. In partnership with the Downtown Maryville Alliance, these events will be a vibrant showcase highlighting artists, demonstrators, and musicians, all while encouraging the revitalization of downtown Maryville.
These events occur from 5:30-7:30 in the evenings of April 17th, May 15th, August 21st, September 18th, and October 16th. We would love for you to join us!
Information: maryvillethirdthursday@gmail.com
The Bottom: Virtual Banned Book Club Meetup: The Black Flamingo
Category: Free event, Literature, spoken word, writing, Meetup and Virtual
6:00-8:00pm via Zoom
Join us to discuss The Black Flamingo and meet your fellow anti-censorship activists.
About the Book: A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican—but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. As he gets older, Michael’s coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs—and the Black Flamingo is born. Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are—and allow us to shine.
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/virtual-banned-book-club-the-black-flamingo
Union Ave Books: April Events
Category: Free event, Lecture, panel, Literature, spoken word, writing and Meetup
First Fridays Poetry Night - This event will take place on April 4th at 6:00pm at the bookstore.
Rachel Coffman - This event will take place on April 12th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the bookstore.
Heather White - This event will take place on April 15th at 6:00pm at the bookstore.
Bill Haltom - This event will take place on April 25th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the bookstore.
Our next book club will take place on the last Monday of the month at Knox Brew Hub starting at 6:30 pm.
Everyone is welcome.
These are free events. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com
