Calendar of Events

Join Mabry-Hazen House on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 and Monday, June 19th, 2023 for special tours to commemorate Juneteenth. Mabry-Hazen House will share stories, objects, and research related to the historic house museum, local enslaved communities, and their stories of emancipation. Visitors will learn about the lives of African-Americans connected to Mabry-Hazen House, their achievements and struggles, and the various ways they gained their freedom. From self-liberation to the 13th Amendment, “..And Then I Became Free: Stories of Emancipation at Mabry-Hazen House” will explore the different methods enslaved people broke down the oppressive institution of American chattel slavery and fought to gain their personal liberty.

The museum will open on Saturday, June 17th from 10am – 3pm and three tours will be offered at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm. Then on Monday, June 19th, the museum will offer special Juneteenth tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Admission is free, but tours are limited to twenty-four (24) visitors per tour. Reservations are encouraged and donations are appreciated. To reserve a tour, please visit www.mabryhazen.com/events/emancipationday or www.facebook.com/mabryhazen

Juneteenth is the oldest known national celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery. It was on that day in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, that word of slavery’s end reached an enslaved community in Galveston, Texas, the westernmost state of the Confederacy. Throughout the South, formerly enslaved African Americans had already sought emancipation by a variety of means, yet in places like Texas and East Tennessee, slavery remained legal even after Lincoln issued his famous executive order.

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661 or www.mabryhazen.com

Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and join the fun. Doors open at 7 pm and movies begin at dark (~8:30-9:00 pm; movie start times are not exact). Food trucks and the Ijams beer garden will have tasty meals, snacks, and beverages for purchase. NO COOLERS AND NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PLEASE. Dogs are allowed, but must be on leash at all times. These events are on the Ijams Visitor Center lawn. In case of inclement weather, a rain plan will be posted on the event page on the Ijams Calendar of Events and social media outlets. Tickets are $10 per person or $36 for a family four-pack. (Special ticket pricing of $15 per person for Terror in the Woods includes the haunted trail from FrightWorks.) Space is limited per screening. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Walk-up tickets may not be available.

Lineup
June 17 - Terror in the Woods: Blair Witch Project (R) and The Craft (R)
July 7 - Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
Aug. 18 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG)
Sept. 1 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13)
Sept. 22 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13)
Oct. 6 - Sleepy Hollow (R)

https://www.ijams.org/movies-under-the-stars

June 17th at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Southern Momma & Friends Comedy Tour with Darren Knight Live, featuring Comedians Red Squirrel and Gary Cargal, hosted by Comedian Robin Phoenix comes to Knoxville.

Originally from Mumford, Alabama, Darren Knight is the fastest-rising comedian in American History. His character, Southern Momma, is a household name in the South. He has a massive nationwide following on multiple social media platforms and was named one of "10 Comics To Watch" by Variety Magazine.

Comedian Red Squirrel has been entertaining nationally with her country twang and out-of-control energetic stage presence. She's performed at the Golden Nugget, The Ryman, Choctaw Casino, Hard Rock Casino, Imperial Palace Casino, and the War Memorial, to name a few. Her twist on personal subjects involving the relationships between men and women is hilariously relatable.

Comedian Gary Cargal is everyone's Southern Dad or Grandpa who brings a good, stiff drink to the comedy world. Gary's laudable stage performance based on his wife and two sons has been touring nationally for six years.

Originally from Ohio, Robin "Phoenix" Johnson is the hardest working comedian in comedy. After serving over 20 years in the Army, Robin's new mission is healing people, organizations, and communities through Heal*arious Comedy for Mental Health with her company Best Medicine Brigade. She was voted Charleston's Best Comedian in 2022.

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

Fountain City Branch: Saturday, June 17, 10-5

Friends of the Knox County Public Library: 865-215-8775 or www.knoxfriends.org/

JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
HALEY HERITAGE SQUARE, 1620 Dandridge Avenue.
25TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF
Recognition of the installation of the Alex Haley Statue.

The Haley monument is located near the Beck Cultural Exchange Center and serves as a memorial to the history of Knoxville's Black community. In honor of the 25th anniversary since the dedication ceremony, Beck will host a Kick-off celebration at Haley Heritage Square on June 17, 2023 during our three day commemoration of Juneteenth. Each year we seek to recognize and remember the legacy of Haley, an unforgettable pioneer who always sought to "find the good and praise it."

Beck Cultural Exchange Center: 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-6. Information: 865-524-8461, www.beckcenter.net

Garden & Grape Wine Festival, Saturday, June 17, 4 - 8pm.

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening at UT Gardens in Knoxville. Stroll through the gardens while sampling your favorite Tennessee wines. The festival will offer wines produced right here in Tennessee. Shop with and enjoy delicious foods from local vendors. Wineries will have bottles available for purchase. Proceeds will support the Tennessee wine industry and UT Gardens.

*This is a 21+ event. You must have a valid photo I.D. with a ticket for entry.
General Admission $45
Designated Driver $10

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu

Announcing our inaugural Kickoff to Summer event! This is event is FREE for all (just bring your cash/credit card for food, drinks, and other vendors).

Join us on June 17 from 11am-8pm at Chilhowee Park & Expo Center for a big day of fun!

Don't miss out on an awesome day including The Little Ponderosa Zoo's Petting Zoo, yard games, competitions to win PRIZES like concert tickets and admission to the 2023 Fair, food and drinks, our friends Muse Knoxville, and more!

Stay tuned for more announcements for the Tennessee Valley Fair's Kickoff to Summer!
https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/p/thingstodo/kickofftosummer

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Food trucks, live music by the Fountain City Ramblers, kids activities, and vendors!
https://fountaincitybusiness.com/events/concert-at-the-park/

In celebration of local diversity and the contributions refugees make to the community, Bridge Refugee Services is hosting an annual celebration of World Refugee Day on Saturday, June 17 from 11am – 2pm at the Cumberland Estates Community Center, 4529 Silverhill Drive.

The community-wide event will feature international foods, vendors, and information from organizations assisting in refugee and international protected class resettlement. Bridge Clients in East Tennessee have arrived from countries including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Vietnam, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Burundi, Iraq, Venezuela, Colombia, Sudan, and many others.
Bridge Refugee Services is the only refugee and international protected class resettlement agency in East Tennessee with offices in Knoxville and Chattanooga. Bridge invites interested family friendly vendors to contact njones@bridgerefugees.org to sign up, and will be gratefully accepting donations to offset costs as funds will go to assist their clients.

Those interested in joining the mission as volunteers should also email.

This physical celebration is part of international recognition surrounding World Refugee Day on June 20 –drawing attention to the refugee crisis across the globe. Worldwide there are more than 20 million refugees which natural disasters, persecution, or war have forcibly displaced. More than half of these are children. Despite these numbers, less than 1% of these refugees permanently resettle permanently in new countries of residence. Since the program's establishment in 1980, the United States has accepted 2 million refugees. At present, the US anticipates accepting 125,000 refugees in 2023. More information about the physical event is available at https://bridgerefugees.org/events and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1251824045771200.

865.276.6490 or njones@bridgerefugees.org

Join us for a soul-stirring performance in partnership with the Beck Cultural Exchange Center as we kick off a yearlong celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Alex Haley statue installation in Haley Heritage Square.

Led by Jeanie Turner Melton, the choir is made up of over 43 multiethnic singers and instrumentalists from Knox, Blount, and surrounding counties. Some are or have been professional singers; most have enjoyed years in their respective church choirs and simply love lifting their voices in praise. A performer since the age of eight, Ms. Melton feels that when you couple the beauty of the voice with lyrics that come from inspirational sources, it is a win-win situation, regardless of the musical style. https://knoxvilleopera.org/gospel-choir/

Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

Saturday, June 17 | 11am*
Saturday, July 8 | 11am
*limited spots remain!

Have you ever wondered how many light bulbs are in each chandelier in the Grand Lobby? How has the seating capacity changed over the years? What event attracted the biggest crowds? Which Broadway show brought 12 semi-trucks full of scenery, sets, and costumes? Learn these details and more about the history, performances, and complete renovation of the Official State Theatre of Tennessee. You’ll go to areas not usually open to the public, and walk away with a better understanding and appreciation for this architectural and cultural gem.
https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/event/69001489/deluxe-behind-the-scenes-tour/

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

Join us for the first ever Strange Films Fest Extravaganza as filmmaker & podcaster August Aguilar (Strange Films) teams up with the one and only HACK (Hack’s Horror Show) to bring you a jam-packed event!

Short film screenings include Baseball With Dad, Veronica: Skeletons in the Closet and Inhabited, plus trivia, giveaways, comedy from Raine McKee and Wayne Wheeler, and a live podcast format built to celebrate the DIY creative community.

Admission is FREE, RSVP at the link below!
6:00 pm

https://centralcinema865.com/production/strange-films-fest/