Calendar of Events

Join us the 4th Friday of every month from 5-7PM, Muse Knoxville at Chilhowee Park offers the public a FREE evening of play at our museum. These nights are all about community, so be sure to invite your family and friends! https://themuseknoxville.org/free-family-night/

IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR FREE FAMILY NIGHT ENJOYABLE, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Stay in close proximity to your children at all times.
Muse Knoxville has a set number of guests that can be allowed into the museum at any one time.
Please be respectful of museum exhibits, staff, and guests.
Shoes are required at all times.
Muse Knoxville reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone that poses a threat to the well-being of museum guests or property.

The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org

Join us at The Bottom for a conversation with author Brea Baker, as she discusses her book Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership.

Rooted serves as a testament to her family’s experiences across the South and why reparations is a critical economic, racial, and environmental justice policy that we need to embrace. RSVP at https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/rooted-in-conversation-with-brea-baker

Feb 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA

Honoring the songs and styles that have shaped our country from Traditional Folk to Ragtime, Old-Time and Early Country, The New Quintet features storyteller and musicologist Nicholas Edward Williams (Guitar, Vocals), Emma Dubose (Fiddle, Vocals), Jade Watts (Upright Bass, Vocals), Gordon Inman (Clarinet) and Cody Ray (Guitar, Lap Steel). The ensemble's big harmonies, intricate melodies and lush textures rain upon both original and reimagined traditional material. Since forming in 2020 while making Williams' critically acclaimed release Folk Songs For Old Times' Sake, which has been heralded by well-regarded figures of the roots community such as David Holt, Oliver Wood, Dom Flemons, and JP Harris, The New Quintet has been on stages throughout the Southeast at festivals, concert series, listening rooms and theaters, and will be unveiling their first release in late 2023.

https://nicholasedwardwilliams.com/thenewquintet/

Tickets available at TicketLeap (jubileearts.org), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show. $20 at the door, $15 General Audience Advance, $14 JCA members, students & seniors 65+

Jubilee Community Arts at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tickets: https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com. Information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org

Step into the world of Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series for a night where fantasy meets reality! On February 28, Ancient Lore Village transforms into Basgiath War College, inviting dragon riders, rebellious scribes, and devoted fans to an immersive book club dinner.

Dive into fiery discussions on the latest release, Onyx Storm, enjoy a warrior-worthy feast, and test your knowledge with trivia and games. Dress as your favorite character for a costume contest, sip Fourth Wing-inspired cocktails, and celebrate the magic of this beloved series.

Seats are limited—reserve your spot among the riders today!
https://www.ancientlorevillage.com/events/book-club-dinner-empyrean-series-by-rebecca-yarros

*update 2/20 - This Event is Cancelled!*

SMOKY MOUNTAIN BLUES SOCIETY & PEACEFUL SIDE BREWERY IN MARYVILLE ARE CO-HOSTING – SOUND SESSIONS W/THE DIG 3

At Peaceful Side Brewery, 106 Everett Ave., Maryville, TN 37804
Friday, February 28th
Tickets: $20
Show Time: 7:30 - 10:00 pm

BLUES, ROOTS, & SOUL
Don’t miss Andrew Duncanson, Ronnie Shellist, and Gerry Hundt as they bring their unique blend of blues and roots music to the Brewery stage in Maryville!
Doors open at 5pm and music starts at 6pm!
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Limited seating available.
https://peacefulsidebrewery.com/event/sound-sessions-featuring-the-dig-3/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

Dr. Ace Edewards leads Scruffy City Orchestra in their 2025 Spring Concert “Hidden Treasures from the United Kingdom” as part of Sacred Heart’s Cathedral Concert Series on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

The repertoire for the Spring concert includes:
In the Mountain Country, by E.J. Moeran,
London (London Every Day), Suite for Orchestra, by Eric Coates and
Symphony in E (The Irish) for Orchestra, by Arthur Sullivan.

Free (donations welcome). Seating is limited and reservations are requested at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-scruffy-city-orchestra-tickets

The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville

https://www.scruffycityorchestra.com

The Knoxville Choral Society proudly presents A Community in Song, an inspiring evening of choral music celebrating light, transformation, passion, and the power of community. Join us on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Central Bearden for this special performance. This event features a dynamic collaboration with the 2025 KCS Scholarship Winners and the West High School Singers and Chorale, under the direction of Drew Carpenter, showcasing the incredible depth of talent within Knoxville’s choral community.

Under the direction of Dr. John R. Orr, the program will present a rich and diverse selection of choral works, weaving together poetic themes of renewal and connection. Audiences will experience moving repertoire that highlights the unifying power of song, performed by some of Knoxville’s most dedicated and talented musicians.

Eligible for Penny4Arts tickets!
https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/knoxchoral/events/1377
Central Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919

Friday, February 28, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday, April 25, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am
Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am

End your week with gentle 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.

About the Instructor: Megan Fields just celebrated her 20th anniversary at UT and currently serves as the Director of Public Speaking. She also lives on campus as a sorority house director and enjoys supporting students. In her free time, she teaches yoga and meditation and enjoys reading and hiking. Her life goal is to share mindfulness practices to stay grounded in this fast-paced, distracted culture.

https://calendar.utk.edu/event/copy-of-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, Sun 12-4. Information: 865-974-2144, https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/

Join Shannon Deana Ferguson for an End-of-Show Party to wrap things up in style. Let’s gather, enjoy some art, and mark the closing of her solo exhibition, A Sense of Place, at RED Gallery in downtown Knoxville.

View the Paintings: https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/shannondeanajohnson

RED Gallery, 130 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-0146 or https://www.facebook.com/REDgalleryKNOX/

Pangrok Sulap, a Malaysian community-collective from Borneo will be in Knoxville for two-weeks in March 2025 leading up to the Big Ears Music Festival. Pangrok Sulap includes “artists, musicians and social activists with a mission to empower rural communities and the marginalized through art.” “Pangrok” is the local pronunciation of “punk rock”, and “Sulap” is a hut or a resting place usually used by farmers in Sabah, Borneo. Artists Adi Helmi Bin Jaini and Zayrul Rizo Bin Osman Leong will collaborate with students and faculty from the University of Tennessee in the creation of a large scale, community-printed woodcut. Accompanied by drumming, Pangrok Sulap prints are created through community participation. During the month of March, prints from Pangrok Sulap will also be presented at RED Gallery with an opening reception on Friday March 7, 2025

*A Big Ears 2025 Exhibition (one of four very special exhibitions of visual art on display during the festival weekend (Mar 27-30) and during the month leading up to it. Extended hours TBA.

RED Gallery, 130 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-0146 or https://www.facebook.com/REDgalleryKNOX/

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

Knoxville Whiskey Festival, March 1, 2025 at the Mill & Mine.
General Admission: 6 pm-9 pm, VIP at 5pm
Whiskey lovers, get ready.
Join us for an evening of good food, great people, and exceptional spirits for the inaugural Knoxville Whiskey Festival. This elevated event is designed for whiskey aficionados and newcomers alike, with distillers pouring samples of premier whiskey, bourbon and scotch while providing education for those looking to learn more.

This event benefits TennGreen Land Conservancy, so every sip counts.

Tickets at: https://knoxvillefests.com/knoxwhiskey