Calendar of Events

SATURDAY, JULY 13 • 8PM

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

Rob Schneider Live, Saturday, July 13, 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television and continues his word-wide standup tour.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

July 13, July 27, Aug 10, and more

America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning murder mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

At Hilton Knoxville, 501 West Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
(866) 496-0535
https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/Knoxville/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/

July 13: Howard Pinkston Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00

Since 1970 Friends has donated over $1M to the Knox County Public Library. Our used book shop and book sales raised nearly $98,000 in FY 2023. Some of the library programs currently receiving support from Friends of the Library include the new Storybook Trails program, the Children’s Festival of Reading, Summer Library Club, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Knox County.
https://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/

Bring the kids and join us for a free, live radio show with host Sean McCollough and special guest!

July 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Blue Ridge Gathering is an Old Time band from Knoxville, TN featuring Cody Bauer, Jessica Watson, and Duck Ryan.

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Mark your calendars for the Knoxville Sunflower Festival, returning on Saturday, July 13th, from 9am - noon. Hosted by Legacy Parks, this free event will showcase thousands of blooming sunflowers at the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency's Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area.

Enjoy bike rides, guided hikes, and food trucks at Ijams Quarries. Free loaner bikes will be available from Kickstand Community Bike Shop. Limited parking is available for $5 at Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, and a free shuttle will run from Maynard Glenn Ballfields.

Legacy Parks Foundation: 900 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-2585, www.legacyparks.org

Join us for a party at The Emporium Center. Appetizers are included in the cost of admission: $15 at door. BYOB, so bring a bottle of your favorite beverage. Enjoy the art exhibits, enjoy the music, plenty of room to dance. Plenty of tables and seating. This is going to be a great party. Flow people always welcome at SWINGBOOTY gatherings. All ages. Featuring Jeanine Fuller.

https://www.facebook.com/events/335136826301631
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swingbooty-art-party-at-emporium-tickets-938035729117

Emporium Center / Arts & Culture Alliance
100 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902

We're pleased to present Expanding Horizons with Ceramics at The Bottom, a culminating celebration for our second full year of free community workshops! Stop by to see exhibited works from past and current students, hear artist talks from members of our Ceramic Soul Collective, and visit our expanded ceramics studio area. We couldn't have done it without the care and intention of our instructors Dr. Maggie Connolly & Jeremy Myles. Bring a friend and meet us at The Bottom!

Jul 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/expanding-horizons-with-ceramics-at-the-bottom

At Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920
Price: $15-$28
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

The Circus Under the Moon is a night you won't want to miss! There will be everything from acrobatic performances, aerials and silks, jugglers, fire performances, a marketplace and so much more. Gate and marketplace opens at 5:00pm; Wandering Minstrel and Stilt Walkers start at 6pm; show will go from 6:30-9:00pm. There will food trucks and the Ijams beer garden for all your dining and drink needs. Tickets are $28 for adults (Ijams members are $25, membership will be verified); kids 7-12 are $15, kids under 6 are free. Parking is included with your ticket purchase.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the performance from the lawn outside the Visitor Center at Ijams.
https://www.visitknoxville.com/event/the-circus-under-the-moon-at-ijams-2024/27752/

At Concord Park, 10901 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 215-6600
Presented By: Knox County Parks & Rec
FREE, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Join us for Knox County Parks & Recreation's Second Saturday Concert Series and hear some live music in the park! We will have music, food, (non-alcoholic drinks), and fun things to do for the whole family. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous views of The Cove at Concord Park, while you feed your ears some great local music.

On Saturday, July 13th we will feature local Knoxville native, Matt Woods (and The Natural Disasters)!

About Matt Woods: Matt Woods is a product of Appalachia. You can hear his East Tennessee roots tangled in the lines of his songs and it is through this filter he distills the world, both external and internal, into his unique brand of songwriting. You can call it Americana, folk rock, even country music but no matter what it’s called it is, at its core, honest and heartfelt.

Spending most of his time on the road, either engaging listeners as a solo artist or with his band, Matt Woods and the Natural Disasters, he would say, if asked, that he is “just trying to share some truth and get along.” 2019 brought the release of Woods’ 4th full length studio album, Natural Disasters, and an impressive touring schedule in support of it across the US and Europe, the latter of which having become a yearly endeavor since the release of 2016’s How To Survive. As the global Covid-19 pandemic brought touring to a halt, Matt moved forward in other ways including keeping connected via online events, writing for future releases, and even releasing an EP titled Mornings After. In 2022, Matt’s song “My Southern Heart” was prominently placed in the feature film Crawlspace, starring Henry Thomas (E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass).

You don't want to miss this FREE event, so grab a lawn chair, your listening ears and your dancing feet- and meet us at The Cove! https://www.visitknoxville.com/event/second-saturday-concerts-at-the-cove/27650/

At 2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
Presented By: Brian Clay and Kern's Food Hall (Monday Night Brewing)
FREE, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Get ready to experience an unforgettable summer with the "Jazz Under the Stars" Summer Jazz Series, presented by acclaimed jazz recording artist and syndicated radio personality Brian Clay. Mark your calendars for two magical evenings on Saturday, July 13th, and Saturday, August 24th at the newly opened Kern's Food Hall in downtown Knoxville.

Returning from a successful five-city spring tour across the southeastern United States, Brian Clay is set to bring the groove back home to Knoxville. As a thank you to the community for their unwavering support of his live performances and his radio show "Jazzspirations"—the longest-running contemporary jazz radio show in Knoxville's history, now in its 12th year—Brian is offering this concert series free of charge.

The "Jazz Under the Stars" series will feature live performances led by Brian Clay, who will be joined by notable artists from the jazz world. This event promises to be a delightful fusion of smooth jazz melodies and vibrant community spirit, all under the beautiful Knoxville night sky.

https://www.visitknoxville.com/event/jazzspirations-under-the-stars/27746/

50–75% OFF Select Fine Furniture, Accessories, Gifts & Art
Come for the Sale, Stay for Coffee, Lobster, Flowers, and Ice Cream (Special Kick-Off Event on Fri. and Sat.)
Sale Starts Friday, July 12 and continues through August 17

July 12 - Friday Fun • 10am–2pm
Travelin‘ Tom‘s Coffee Truck

July 13 - Saturday Celebration • 11am–2pm
Lobster Dogs • Flourish Flower Truck • Happy Dog Creamery

https://www.greenvelope.com/card/qeoMEd4/0

Bennett, 5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30. Information: 865-584-6791, https://bennetthome.com/