Calendar of Events

We are honored that these Knoxville residents have opened their properties to the public as a part of our annual celebration of East Tennessee's natural beauty! Properties for our 2025 Spring Featured Gardens are still TBD.

This event is free though a $5 donation per garden is suggested. Tours are self-guided; although Dogwood Arts staff and volunteers will be on-site for questions. No tickets are required.

NOTE: There is limited parking at each garden, and guests will be admitted on a first-come-first-served basis. Comfortable or hiking shoes are recommended. No pets allowed.

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

Join us for Knoxville Opera’s annual Rossini Festival, an international street fair celebrating the music, food, art, and culture that shape East Tennessee! This beloved event transforms downtown Knoxville into a vibrant, family-friendly celebration with non-stop entertainment, delicious food, and local artisan vendors. April 12 & 13, in Downtown Knoxville Admission: Always FREE!
• Live Performances on Four Stages – Enjoy opera, jazz, gospel, classical, ballet, modern, and ethnic dance for 11 hours each day!
• Food & Drink Vendors – Savor delicious international and local flavors!
• 75+ Artisans & Vendors – Discover handmade jewelry, clothing, home décor, and more from talented creators across East Tennessee.
• The Y FunZone – A special area packed with activities to keep the kids entertained!

For over 20 years, the Rossini Festival has been a must-attend event, bringing together more than half a million visitors to experience the arts and culture of Knoxville. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly celebration—there’s something for everyone at the Rossini Festival!

Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, https://www.knoxvilleopera.org/rossini/

CARLY PEARCE: HUMMINGBIRD TOUR with CARTER FAITH
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 | 7:30PM

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

STEPHEN WILSON JR.
SON OF DAD TOUR 2025
SATURDAY, APR 12 | 8:00PM

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

Thermal Label Warehouse/The Shaw Family Pops Series
Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and special guests celebrate one of rock ‘n roll’s most important bands. An evening of vinyl masterpieces including “Go Your Own Way,” “Rhiannon,” “Dreams,” and “Landslide.”

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

All our concerts are free admission, bring your family and friends!

Rossini Festival
A full Italian Program
Saturday April 12th, 2025
12:00pm
Market Square Stage
Downtown Knoxville, TN

https://www.knoxvillecommunityband.com/#concerts

April 12: Sequoyah Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00

https://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/

Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Save the date for our Spring Plant Sale! KBGA members and neighbors are invited to an exclusive preview sale on Friday, April 11th.

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

WDVX Kidstuff Live, free radio show every 2nd Saturday of each month at 10am from the stage at Visit Knoxville.
On 4/12 Sarah Pirkle brings an hour of fun and real live music for the whole family.

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

April 12 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Zoo Knoxville

HEAR me Roar returns to Zoo Knoxville on April 12! The fun starts at 6:00PM. Come visit dozens of your favorite costumed characters during this special afterhours event that supports Waiting to Hear and our local programs that help deaf kids HEAR! The event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hear-me-roar-zoo-knoxville-2025-tickets-1224370447969

At 800 North 4th Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

Come enjoy psychedelic jam band Big Dog at the Birdhouse on April 12 at 7:00 pm! Your $10 ticket includes a couple drinks for those who are 21+.
https://www.simpletix.com/e/big-dog-at-the-birdhouse-tickets-208204

Saturday, April 12, 2:00-4:00pm

MultiMind resides in her hometown, Baltimore City, Maryland. She writes books that are fairly Black, usually queer, and very much embedded in the world of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror. MultiMind's books include Dreamer, In Search of Amika, Kinetics and The Glassman. Her work has also appeared in Nightlight Podcast. Her newest book, The Harlequin will be the focus of our event.

About The Harelquin
Quiet and bookish, Rosalyn always loved living in her head, especially under the glow of the silent moonlight. One snowy moonlit night, she finds someone princely and ethereal standing at the edge of the forest, the Harlequin. Dazzled by his words and ways, Rosalyn follows the Harlequin. But to what end?

There will be a book signing following the event.
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/the-harlequin-in-conversation-with-multimind