Calendar of Events

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

Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark is an adaptation of the first of Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. Jack and Annie’s tree house transports them back in time to the age of the dinosaurs, where the siblings courageously learn that things are not always what they seem.

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

Comedian Jamie Lissow, Friday, September 13, 7:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

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

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

Boy Named Banjo is making their way to Pretentious Beer Co. to share their blend of Country, Bluegrass, and Americana with us. Don't miss out on this super talented group!

In the decade since their stripped-down 2012 debut, The Tanglewood Sessions, brought them to Bonnaroo, Boy Named Banjo have taken Nashville and beyond by storm with a series of critically acclaimed, genre-bending releases that have earned performances everywhere from the Ryman to the Grand Ole Opry alongside dates supporting the likes of Kip Moore, Hank Williams, Jr., Old Crow Medicine Show, and the Cadillac Three.

7-10 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boy-named-banjo-at-pretentious-beer-co-knoxville-tickets-946529183267

Historic House Museums of Knoxville host movies as part of their collaborative program, Movies at the Museums! Enjoy four different movies outdoors at four different historic house museums. From rousing, supernatural escapades and magical childhood classics to silly animation and fast-paced action, each historic house museum will show a different film for audiences to enjoy while also taking in the unique landscapes of the historic site. Admission is FREE for each movie, but donations are greatly appreciated to support each museum’s preservation mission. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, or other items to make their time there comfortable. Concessions will be available at each museum. Please see each individual museum's respective event pages for more details on the movies, concessions, and any special activities happening at their site!

Grounds open at 7:30pm and movies begin at dark (~8:15pm, movie start times are not exact). Locations change for each movie so be sure to check the exact address for each house museum. Dogs are allowed, but must be on leash at all times. In case of inclement weather, a rain plan will be posted on the museums event page and social media outlets.

September 13th @ Marble Springs State Historic Site
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) presented by Borderland Tees

Adaptation of the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to become a student at Hogwarts, an English boarding school for wizards. There, he meets several friends who become his closest allies and help him discover the truth about his parents' mysterious deaths at the hands of a powerful adversary. (Rated PG)
www.marblesprings.net

Friday, September 13 & Friday, October 11 | 9:30am to 10:30am

End your week with FREE yoga at the McClung Museum. Enjoy breathing, relaxing movements, and stretching, with some calm, meditative moments to ease you into your Friday. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and bring a yoga mat. Forgot your mat or don't have one? No problem! The museum has a limited supply of mats to loan. No experience is necessary.

https://calendar.utk.edu/event/yoga-at-the-museum

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Tu-Sa 9-5. Information: 865-974-2144, https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/

Union Ave Books is excited to present Emily B. Riddle for the launch of Here Comes Baby! During the event, we’ll have light refreshments and Emily will be in conversation with Cally Chisholm. This event will take place on September 13th at 6pm at our bookstore. While this is a free event, please RSVP so we know to expect you; you can do so here.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Emily started reading in kindergarten and writing right after that. She grew up in the nineties and early aughts, a.k.a the hey-day of rom-coms and chick-lit (God help the name), and, at a young age, committed her life to continuing that good work. However, she didn’t start publishing until she turned 40 and loves writing about and encouraging her fellow late bloomers. Currently, she has three books out, with many more to follow. In real life, Emily's busy wrangling a teen, a preschooler, and her farmer-husband. She and her crew live in East Tennessee, run a farm, and have too many dogs. For updates on her latest books or just to chat, find her on Substack at Emily B. Riddle and on Instagram at @emilybriddlewrites.

https://www.unionavebooks.com/event/launch-party-emily-b-riddle

Hannah and Smith: Barry Hannah and Jake Smith
Friday, September 13th: (4:00-6:00 PM)

Join us for Tavern Notes: Weekly live music outside of the Tavern at Maker Exchange

Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize winning play - A story about the mystery of life and what we make it.

River & Rail Theatre, 111 State Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-407-0727, www.riverandrailtheatre.com

The Wordplayers present A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, an acting version by Thornton Wilder.

Sep. *12, 13, *19, 20 @ 7:30 pm
Sep. 15 & 22 @ 2:30 pm
at Erin Presbyterian Church
200 Lockett Road, Knoxville, TN 37919

At its core, A Doll’s House is a story about the male tendency to cage feminine strength, and the female tendency to break the lock. Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, like Shakespeare’s work, is timeless, and as relevant to audiences of 2024 as it was to audiences of 1879. A Doll’s House shines a harsh spotlight on the toxicity of a family unit in which the woman is anything less than an honored partner in the pursuit of life.

Directed by Christi Watson.

Tickets: Adults: $22 Students: $18
Available online at https://wordplayers.org/buy-tickets/ and at the door
*Thursdays are PAY WHAT YOU WISH – donations taken at the door with cash, check, or card.

The WordPlayers: 865-539-2490, www.wordplayers.org; Facebook: The WordPlayers, Twitter: @wordplayers, Instagram: wordplayers

Fridays at 5 PM (weekly through Dec 13)

Flamenco Dance Academy has moved to Knox Dance Worx Studios, 11156 Outlet Dr, Knoxville. To register for classes, call 865-748-6906 or email heidiaramsey@gmail.com.

Reception: September 6th / 5-8PM
October 4th / 5-8PM
Details TBA

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com