Calendar of Events

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

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

April 12, 1:00 PM at Historic Ramsey House
Step back in time and experience the thrill of 19th-century base ball at Historic Ramsey House! This FREE, family-friendly event is the perfect way to spend a beautiful spring afternoon. What to Expect:
A live 1860s-style base ball game with authentic rules and uniforms
A fun and educational living history experience for all ages
An opportunity to relax outdoors—bring your own chair, umbrella, or tent for shade

Concessions Available! Enjoy snacks and refreshments, with all proceeds going toward the preservation of Historic Ramsey House. The Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association brings history to life by recreating the spirit of 1860s baseball. Players follow the original rules, wear period-appropriate uniforms, and uphold the sportsmanship values of the era. Don’t miss this unique glimpse into America’s pastime—bring your family and friends for an unforgettable day of vintage base ball!

https://ramseyhouse.org/system/events/view/111/vintage-base-ball-opening-day

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Sunday, April 13, 2025, 7:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/big-bad-voodoo-daddy-knoxville-tennessee-04-13-2025

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

Second Sunday Art Activity, 1-4 PM. Drop-in for hands-on art activity taught by a certified art teacher on the second Sunday of every month.

Second Sunday Docent Tour, 2-3 PM. Join us for a Docent Guided Tour. KMA visitors can follow a trained docent educator through the galleries to learn more about the KMA collection and temporary exhibitions. Tours are 60 minutes; visitors can meet at the front desk at 1:55 pm to join the tour.

Free and open to the public!

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

The Smoky Mountain Blues Society will once again present live music with its first River Cruise of 2025. The inaugural performance will feature the JP Soars Gypsy Blue Revue ft Anne Harris on the Tennessee Riverboat on Sunday, April 13th at 4 pm – 7 pm.

Tickets are available at https://www.tnriverboat.com/product/blues-cruise/?date=04/13/202 through the Tennessee Riverboat Company’s website, and by calling (865) 525-7827. Tickets are just $25 for members in advance and $30 for non-members.

SMBS Members should call to claim their discount (865) 525-7827. Members will be receiving discount code by email.

Boarding begins at 3:15 pm.

https://smokymountainblues.org/

Shop the Old City Market! On West Jackson Avenue. The Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.

First Friday Markets: Apr 4 · May 2 · Aug 1 · Sep 5 · Oct 3 · Nov 7 · Dec 5, 5PM to 9PM

Sunday Markets: Apr 13 · May 18 · Rhinestone Fest June 7 · June 15 · July 20 · Aug 17 · Sep 21 · Oct 19 · Nov 16 · Small Business Saturday Nov 29, 11AM to 4PM

https://oldcityknoxville.org/market/

Occurs on the second Monday every month. Foothills Craft Guild is open to any Craft artist that would like to join us. Meet between 10am-4pm. Open to the public. No charge. Just come and enjoy time with some other Craft artists.

Located in Suite 113 of the Emporium, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville
www.foothillscraftguild.net

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Robert Booker! Discover his inspiring story, connect with the community and honor a legacy that continues to shape Knoxville and beyond.
5-6 PM open gallery & refreshments
6-7 PM formal program - student performances, award presentation and more

1807 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave in Knoxville

Home Runs & Home Teams - A History of the National Pastime in Tennessee
Rogers-Claussen Feature Gallery

As Tennesseeans, baseball is in our DNA, and although the game is common to us, it has never remained the same during anyone’s lifetime. Who were among the first to play baseball in Tennessee? How did 31 Tennessee towns come to host a MiLB team? What makes a day at a Tennessee ballpark an iconic experience? Home Runs & Home Teams provides an overview of the national pastime as it has played out in the Volunteer State. For every story included in the exhibition, there are hundreds more–from players to pennants, from bat makers to bat boys–that could have been shared. So as you “round the bases,” think about your connections to the game, your ties to the past. What does baseball mean to you and to your community? What baseball stories should libraries and museums preserve to share with future Tennesseans? Let’s play ball!

601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
https://www.easttnhistory.org/exhibitions/home-runs-home-teams/

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Bijou Theatre, 803 South Gay Street

After a quarter century of backing up some of the jazz world’s greatest artists, this event will put the spotlight on the musicians who have dedicated themselves to making the KJO a success. It will also highlight some of the young local talent lighting the way to the future.

https://www.knoxjazz.org/calendar/2025/4/15/kjo-25

Tuesday, April 15 at 6pm
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall

The Scottie Singers, Maryville College's youth choir for students in grades four through eight and directed by Katie (Wagner) Philips ‘03, will present a spring concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out the talent so abundant in this area! Free and open to the public.

Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com