Calendar of Events
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Ijams Nature Center: "Shine On" Benefit Helps Hurricane Helene Victims
Category: Comedy, Festivals, special events, Fundraisers, Kids, family, Meetup, Music and Science, nature
Help us help others during a time of need! Come out Tuesday, Oct. 8, for Shine On, a variety show benefiting East Tennesseans affected by Hurricane Helene. This event is free, but donations will be collected, and ALL the money raised will go to East Tennessee Foundation's Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund.
The show, hosted by Beth Thompkins, features performances by musicians Adeem the Artist and BenderKills, as well as comedians Brandi Augustus, Alex Stokes, Gail Grantham, and Lena Allison, plus juggling by Doug the Juggler!
Gates open at 6:30 PM; show begins at 7. This is an all-ages show, but please be advised that comedians may use some strong language. Tickets by donation at https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-shine-on-hurricane-benefit-relief-for-east-tennessee
Union Ave Books: October events
Category: Free event, Lecture, panel, Literature, spoken word, writing and Meetup
The UAB October events are so good - it's scary. This month, join us for book club nights, author events, and more! Continue reading for a not-so-haunting selection of upcoming events!
Book Lovers Night
This event will take place on October 1 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Lakeshore Park. This is a free event.
Spooky Kids' Book Club
This event will take place on October 5 at 9:00am at our bookstore. This is a free event.
Ron Rash
This event will take place on October 4 at 6:00pm at East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Space is limited! RSVP to secure your spot.
Storytime Saturdays
This event will take place on October 5 at 11:00am at Lawson McGee Library. This is a free event.
Poetry Night
This event will take place on October 10 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
Jared Sullivan
This event will take place on October 17 at 6:00pm at the East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
24 Tales: an Anthology Reading
This event will take place on October 27 at 3:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
Clare Gilmore
This event will take place on October 29 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com
Ijams Nature Center: Upcoming Events
Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family, Meetup, Music and Science, nature
Big Fun Tuesday- End of Season Bash!
10/1 @ 5:00 PM
Join in the last Big Fun Tuesday celebration of the year with an AMBC Social Bike Ride, music from Steph Cabell, and tasty food from a local food truck on October 1 starting at 5pm!
Irvey's Giveback Fundraiser for Ijams
10/2 @ 1-9 PM
Enjoy a tasty treat at Irvey's Ice Cream in Kern's Food Hall to benefit Ijams Oct. 2!
Movies Under the Stars: SCREAM
10/4 @ 6 PM
Join Ijams and Central Cinema on October 4th for everyone's favorite fun filled horror film, Scream!
Evening Paddle
10/4 @ 6:00 PM
Get ready for a beautiful evening on the river under the setting sun!
10/5 • Early Morning Birding: Fall Migration
10/5 • Ijams Field Day: Botany for Beginners
10/5 • Creative Series: Paint at the Pond
10/5 • Fall Fungi ID: Beginner Workshop
10/6 • Sound Bath Meditation
10/6 • Self-Care Sunday Yoga
10/10 • Creative Series: Monsters Made with Love
10/10 • Pickin' on Nature Bluegrass Concert
10/11 • Evening Paddle
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org
Schulz Brau: Oktoberfest
Category: Culinary arts, food, Meetup and Music
Willkommen to Schulz Brau! Oktoberfest is our biggest festival of the year here at our Brewery and Biergarten! Meticulous planning goes into creating this special 2-week celebration of Bavarian culture. We proudly follow Munich traditions to offer our guests an authentic and fun experience. Prost!
BARREL-TAPPING CEREMONY
21.SEPT – 5AM-9AM
TICKET SALES TBA
McClung Museum: Monty's Craft Circle (Tuesdays)
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Free event and Meetup
1pm to 2pm, Repeats every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Drop in with any fiber art or craft-related project and join us for an hour of creativity on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! Bring your work in progress, or learn to crochet, knit, or embroider with materials that we have on hand. All skill levels welcome.
Trollkretsen Scandinavian Dancers
Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement, History, heritage and Meetup
Join the Trollkretsen dancers weekly to learn traditional Scandinavian dances! All ages are welcome and no prior knowledge is required to participate, just a willingness to learn. Experts will be present to teach every night from 7pm to 9pm to convene their own exciting take on the ancestral dance.
Tuesdays at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville
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