Calendar of Events

Performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; and Sundays at 3 PM.

Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Despite their efforts to get rid of the fox by any means possible, the hapless farmers are outwitted at every turn. Ultimately, Fantastic Mr. Fox devises a plan to ensure full stomachs for his family and friends, all of whom celebrate with a sumptuous feast.

KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families.
Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

Don't miss the annual collaboration with Tennessee Valley Players and the UT College of Music Choral Area! 9 to 5 with music and lyrics by East Tennessee's own Dolly Parton is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?

Fri-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dolly-partons-9-to-5-the-musical-3241169

https://tennesseevalleyplayers.org/

FOUR PUBLIC CONCERTS
Downtown Knoxville Outdoor Block Party (free)
Friday, June 7, 5:00 PM, Emporium Arts Center, Downtown Knoxville

2024 International Call for Scores Showcase
Saturday, June 8, 7:30 PM, Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

NNSF24 Composition Fellow World Premieres
Friday, June 14, 7:30 PM, Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

Closing Concert
Saturday, June 15, 7:30 PM, Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

SIX WORLD PREMIERES
Featuring works by... Anissa Ibrahim, Brandon Markson, Rain Michael, Hannah Moore, Joshua Muetzel, Luke Waddell

EIGHT INCREDIBLE FACULTY
Andy Bliss (Artistic Director) — percussion; Lisa Cella — flute; Claire Chenette — oboe; Vicky Chow — piano; Alex Ring Gray — music technology; Chelsea Loew — composition & voice; Niloufar Nourbakhsh — composition & piano; Kevin Zetina — percussion

FEATURING WORKS BY... Andy Akiho, Louis Andriessen, Santa Bušs (Call for Scores Winner), Michael Colgrass, Henri Colombat, Natalie Dietterich (Call for Scores Winner), Chelsea Loew, Kate Soper, L.J. White, Nina Young
https://www.niefnorf.org/

A weekend full of celebrating Dolly Parton, our queen of East Tennessee! The annual Dolly-themed festival encompasses artists, musicians, and do-gooders that Dolly has inspired throughout her rhinestone-studded career. Rhinestone Fest will take place on June 7-8 at various locations in and around the Old City, including the Rhinestone Market on June 8 on Jackson Ave. A family-friendly and free event!

Instagram @rhinestonefest
https://oldcityknoxville.org/rhinestonefest/

The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, inspired by the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tenn., will bring three nationally known storytellers to Oak Ridge June 7 and 8 with performances at the Historic Grove Theater.

The storytellers are Charlotte Blake Alston, Josh Goforth and Bil Lepp. Each uses the power of storytelling to entertain and educate audiences, with hilarious, exaggerated tales or with true stories that shed light on cultures and historic events.
All three storytellers will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Historic Grove Theater. Lovers of storytelling can attend all three shows and hear different tales at each one. Tickets to each event are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 17.

Tickets may be purchased at the Flatwater Tales website, https://flatwatertales.com. Tickets may also be purchased with cash or check at Calamity’s Coffee, 219 Jackson
Square, Oak Ridge.

https://flatwatertales.com

Three storytellers from the Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, are offering free, 35-minute shows the mornings of June 7 and 8 at the Oak Ridge Senior Center and Oak Ridge Public Library. Those interested in attending must sign up for free tickets on the festival’s website because of limited seating.

Oak Ridge Senior Center, 1405 Oak Ridge Turnpike, at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7. Josh Goforth will offer a “Taste of the Tales” and will jam, workshop style, with the center’s guitar group. The Senior Center welcomes adult visitors. Adults 18 and older are welcome to attend with or without a guitar for a foot-stomping good time.

Oak Ridge Senior Center, 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Lepp, a popular and humorous
storyteller on the national circuit, will offer a taste of his witty tales. Adults 18 and older are welcome to attend.

Oak Ridge Public Library, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8.
Alston, described as enchanting, mesmerizing and captivating, will present a short
program for children 5 and older and their families.

Those interested in attending must sign up for free tickets at https://flatwatertales.com/ because of limited seating.

https://flatwatertales.com/

In coordination with Rhinestone Fest in the Old City, RED Gallery presents a collaborative exhibit of textiles, leather goods and paintings featuring the work of reclaim, Fado Made and katemade.co. This exhibition highlights recent runway pieces that blend tradition and creativity across various mediums.

First Friday, June 7, 5-9pm
Open Gallery Saturday, June 8, 1-8pm

RED Gallery, at 130 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN, features primarily local and regional artists. The gallery is located in the historic Jackson Atelier building in Knoxville’s Old City. Gallery owner Robin Easter is proud to provide a unique space for Knoxville to experience and enjoy a broad range of visual arts. To learn more about RED Gallery, email robin@robineaster.com.

At 801 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920

Get Ready to Groove: Sock Hop Fundraiser Returns! Are you ready to step back in time and shake things up at our annual Sock Hop Fundraiser? Join us on Friday, June 7th, for a blast from the past that'll have you twisting and shouting all night long!

Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Location: Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center

DJ "Smokin'" Bill Rutherford will be spinning up the tunes of yesteryear for all ages to twist and shout to! From classic rock 'n' roll hits to funky beats, our DJ will keep the dance floor hopping all night long. Whether you're a vintage vixen or a modern maverick, our Sock Hop is the place to be for a retro-fabulous evening of fun and fundraising. Slip into your best '50s and '60s attire or come as you are – everyone's welcome to boogie down and support the Knox County Museum of Education! Plus, don't miss out on our groovy silent auction, featuring a mix of old-school treasures and modern marvels. Food will be available to purchase at the event, so you can keep shakin' a leg through the evening for a good cause! So, round up your squad and get ready to make memories that'll have you feeling both nostalgic and new-school cool. Buy your tickets now and spread the word – this is one event you won't want to miss! Catch you on the flip side! https://www.facebook.com/events/1848348235578714/

Perpetual Groove at Yee Haw Brewing Knoxville, Friday, June 7 at 7:15PM.

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perpetual-groove-at-yee-haw-brewing-knoxville-tickets
Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7:15PM. Seating is very limited.
This show is open to 18+ unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian

Yee-Haw Brewing, 745 North Broadway.

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge Garden Party at Willow Ridge Garden Center and Landscaping, 97 Oak Ridge Turnpike,
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830 Friday, June 7, 6 - 8:30 pm.

Tickets are $50 per person and available here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/annual-garden-party-fundraiser-tickets.
All proceeds benefit CMOR’s Kids Go Green! Environmental Center and Gardens.

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: T-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. Information: 865-482-1074, www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org

Knox County will once again host a series of free, friendly-family movie nights at several county parks this summer. Five screenings will be held at five different parks as part of the Sunset Cinema series. All screenings are free with activities beginning at 7 p.m. and the movies to begin at dusk.

June 7 - Elemental @ Carl Cowan Park
June 21 - Migration @ French Memorial Park
July 19 - Barbie @ Powell Station Park
August 2 - Little Mermaid @ Tank Strickland Park

https://www.facebook.com/events/415675047994491/

Visit www.knoxcounty.org/parks for a complete list of events taking place at county parks in the coming months.

June 7 - Pirates of the Carribean (PG-13)
June 22 - Terror in the Woods: Fright Night (R) and 30 Days of Night (R)
July 12 - Back to the Future (PG)​
Aug. 16 - Across the Universe (PG-13)
Aug. 30- The Muppet Movie (G)
Sept. 13 - Friday the 13th III (R)
Sept. 27 - Hunger Games (PG-13)
Oct. 4 - Scream (R)

Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and join the fun. Doors open at 6pm and movies begin at dark (Spring/Summer~ 9pm. Fall months ~8:15 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 $12 per person; Ijams and Central Cinema Members $10 (Special ticket pricing of $18 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.

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