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This post marks a change in my normal weekly calendar. I’ve included two Sundays since often something happens on a Sunday and some people haven’t thought to check that morning to see what’s happening. This way you can plan your week and your entire weekend. Spread the word on FB, etc. Many people still don’t know about this resource.
Sunday, November 2
- East Tennessee Chili Cook-off, World’s Fair Park, Noon – 6:00 PM
- “4000 Miles,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM, $11 – $31.50
- Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra Presents the Principal Quartet, Bijou Theatre, 2:30 PM, $11 – $31.50
- “Kickin’ It Old School” Southern Fried Poetry Slam, Preservation Pub, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Comedy Open Mic, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM
- The Ransom Notes, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
Monday, November 3
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: November 3: Matuto (World) / Greg Adkins, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Mighty Musical Monday featuring VOLume and UT Singers, Tennessee Theatre, Noon, Free
- Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Blue Slip Winery in the Southern Station, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Parkridge Community Organization Meeting, Cansler YMCA, 6:30 PM
- Tennessee Shines presents The Tennessee Turkeys, Visitor Center, 7:00 PM, $10
- Singer/Songwriter Night, Square Room, 7:30, $5
- Matuto, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- The Octopus Project, Pilot Light, 10:0o PM, $10 – $12
- Chad Melton Trio, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, November 4
- ELECTION DAY: VOTE!
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Bird In Hand (Folk/Rock) / Evan Taylor Jones (Singer-Songwriter), Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Singer/Songwriter Open Mic, Preservation Pub, 7:00 PM
- Sevendust, The International, 7:00 PM, $20
- Einstein Simplified, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM
- Alton Brown Live, Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, $47 – $127
- Knoxville Jazz Orchestra presents Latin Jazz Meets the Big Band with Brian Lynch, Square Room, 8:00 PM, $15 – $32.50
- Old Salt Union, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- Miles Tackett, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5
- Million Mask March, World’s Fair Park, 9:00 AM
- Market Square Farmers’ Market, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Skribe / The Tenos (Bluegrass), Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Knoxville Jazz Orchestra Jazz Lunch: Tribute to Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond with saxophonist Bob Knapp, Square Room, Noon, $15
- 100 Block Happy Hour Gathering, Cru Bistro, 5:00 PM
- Mastadon, The International, 6:30 PM, $29.50 – $60
- Disney on Ice, Knoxville Coliseum, 7:00 PM, $21 – $66
- “4000 Miles,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $26
- Government Mule, Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, $34 – $45
- Lake Street Dive, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $20 – $23
- Knox Comedy Live presents Lisa Best, Ryan Singer and Dave Stone, Latitude 35, 9:00 PM
- Gabriel White/Pale Hands/Mutations, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM
- Ben Gaines Band/Gov’t Mule After Party, Scruffy City Hall, 10:00 PM
Thursday, November 6
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Hiroya Tsukamoto (Acoustic Guitar) / Lera Lynn (Americana), Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Scruffy City Comedy Festival, Three Days and 50+ Comics, Scruffy City Hall, 6:00 PM, $15 (3 day pass)
- “No Turning Back,” Extreme Ski Film, Bijou Theatre, 6:00 PM, $10 – $20
- Disney on Ice, Knoxville Coliseum, 7:00 PM, $21 – $66
- Rocky Top Comedy Finals, Scruffy City Hall, 7:00 PM
- Knoxville Writer’s Guild, Laurel Theater, 7:00 PM
- “4000 Miles,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $26
- Rocky Top Comedy Contest Finals, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM, $8 – $10 (or included with your festival pass)
- Stoneburner, The International, 9:00 PM, $5
- Lera Lynn, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- Cornbred at Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Friday, November 7
- Disney on Ice, Knoxville Coliseum, 10: 40 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, $21 – $66
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Mathis Grey (Singer-Songwriter) / The Ransom Notes, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Eric Thompson (photography), Emporium, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Sweet Treats: New Work by Beth Meadows, The Village (100 Block of Gay Street), 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Day of the Dead Altar Contest, Costume Contest, Buy Sugar Skulls, Emporium, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Laura Still signs her new book, A Haunted History of Knoxville, Mast General Store, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- A Link Across Time, Progressive Dinner at Blount Mansion and Mary Boyce Temple House, 5:30 PM, $100
- New Works by Bill Foster Photography, Preservation Pub, 6:00 PM
- Pub Crawl Beer Dinner and Release of Saw Works Chocolate Porter, Preservation Pub (and others), 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Fall Festival First Friday Open House, Backstage Tours, Wurlitzer Organ and more, Tennessee Theatre, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Free
- Torsos and TaTas, Paulk and Company (510 Williams St.), Music, Poetry, Models, Sculpture by John McRae, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Free
- Alive After Five presents Steve Brown CD Release, Knoxville Museum of Art, 6:00 PM, $5 – $10
- Scruffy City Comedy Festival, Three Days and 50+ Comics, Scruffy City Hall (and other locations), 6:00 PM, $15
- Open House at 119 S. Central Street, Old City Loft and Oli Bea Cafe, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- “A Little More Conversation,” British Invasion and Elvis Cover Bands, $ to ETOA Conv. Ready which promoting end-of-life planning, NV Nightclub, 7:00 PM, $15 – $20
- “4000 Miles,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Andy Dozier and Heavy Soul, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM
- Robin Trower (w Kevin Abernathy), Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $31.50
- The Floozies, The International, 9:00 PM, $12 – $15
- Lord T and Eloise, The Concourse at the International, 9:00 PM, $7
- Katy Free and Wendel Werner, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM
- Motel Rodeo/Ian Thomas, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- State Street Rhythm Section, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- Underhill Rose, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 10:00 PM
Saturday, November 8
- Tai Chi Fabulous Rummage Sale, 1205 N. Central St., 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Market Square Farmers’ Market, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Color Me Rad 5K, Knoxville Coliseum Plaza, 9:00 AM
- Kidstuff featuring the Jodie Manross Trio, Visitor Center, 10:00 AM, Free
- Disney on Ice, Knoxville Coliseum, 11: 00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, $21 – $66
- Happy Holler Day, Music, Food, Motorcycle/Rod Show, Children’s Activities, N. Central St. (Happy Holler), 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Joel Levi Band (Folk/Rock), Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Scruffy City Comedy Festival, Three Days and 50+ Comics, Scruffy City Hall (and other locations), 6:00 PM, $15
- The Stagger Moon Band, Preservation Pub, 7:00 PM
- “4000 Miles,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Sunday Best, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $17
- Planet of the Drums, The Concourse at the International, 9:00 PM, $15
- Lil Jon, The International, 9:00 PM, $40/$100
- Sigeon, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 10:00 PM
- Captain Midnight Band, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Sunday, November 9
- “4000 Miles,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM, $11 – $31.50
- Disney on Ice, Knoxville Coliseum, 10: 40 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, $21 – $66
- Buddy’s Race Against Cancer 5K, World’s Fair Park, 3:00 PM
- Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $30 ($155 VIP Meet and Greet)
- Comedy Open Mic, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM
- Jason Eady and Adam Hood, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
- I Am Love, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM