I don’t generally intend for this to be a “coming events” sort of page, but sometimes it seems like a good thing to do, particularly on First Friday weekends. A surprising number of jazz opportunities present themselves. This promises to be a bitterly cold weekend, so I’m not sure how high everyone’s get-out-and-do-something spirits will be, but just in case, here are some things you might consider:
Friday March 1
- Central Flats and Taps First Friday Art Show and After Party: Starts at 4:00, 1204 N. Central Street, Featuring Art from Deborah Rule, Catherine Widner and Lyndsey Stewart as well as specials on drinks, etc.
- Ely Building Open House: 406 W. Church, 5:00 – 8:00
- Art by Ecudorian artist Antuco Chicaiza: 5:30, Casa Hola, Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay Street
- Gallery Nuance: 6:00 – 9:00, 121 South Gay Street, Art and Acoustic Music
- Sapphire: 6:00 – 8:00, 428 S. Gay Street, Artist Rhonda Moody and Free Spirits Tasting featuring Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
- The Streamliners Swing Orchestra with Etta Britt: 6:00 – 11:00, Relix Theater, 1208 N. Central ($12)
- A1 Lab Arts Presents West High Advanced Art Students: 6:00 – 9:00, 23 Emory Place
- Gallery 133 Art Show at the Preservation Pub Annex: 6:00, Market Square
- Estuary at Fluorescent Gallery: 7:00 – 10:00, 627 N. Central Street, A three man show. Follow the link and see if you can figure it out.
- Tim Lee 3 Record Release Show: Pilot Light 7:00 (or later in my experience) until late with RB Morris and Kevin Abernathy ($5)
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Tiger Lily Theatre Presents “ANTIGONE”: 8:00, Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N. Broadway ($10)
- Brian Regan: Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 ($42.75)
- Music Therapy: Time Warp Tea Room, 1209 N. Central Street, 8:00, Good friends, acoustic music and good times.
- First Friday Jazz at the Bistro: 9:00, 807 S. Gay Street, Kukuly plays her last First Friday gig there for a while. Catch her great show while you can.
- First Friday Jazz at Bella Luna: 9:00 – 12:00, 15 Market Square, featuring Emily Mathis, Will Boyd and Donald Brown
Saturday, March 2
- Mardi Growl: Bring your pooch dressed in his or her best Mardi Gras attire. Festivities start at 9:00, Parade starts at the dog park (corner of Central and Summit Hill) at 11:00. After processing to Market Square, the fun will continue until 2:00 with vendors, microchipping, dog rescue groups and more. Prizes for best dressed and best naked dog!
- Writing and Bookmaking Workshop: Informational Session for this five week series at Casa Hola, 11:00 AM, 100 S. Gay Street. This is a bilingual event and the cost for the entire week series is $10. For ages 13 – 20
- Union Avenue Books Storytime with Caryn: 517 Union Avenue, 11:00 AM
- Union Avenue Books: Author Holly Jones discusses her new book The Next Time You See Me which recently received a great review from the New York Times.
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: 12:00 Noon at the Knoxville Visitor’s Center, The Emancipators and Small House, Free Show
- Roux du Bayou: Laurel Theater in Fort Sanders, Cajun Dance Lessons at 6:00, Zydeco and Cajun music at 7:00
- Katy Free at Remedy Coffee on Jackson Avenue: 8:00 (Jazz)
- Swingbooty with the Johnson Swingtet: Relix Theater, 8:30, $4
Sunday, March 3
- KSO Chamber Series: Bijou Theater, 2:30 PM ($11)
- Buddy Guy and Johnny Lang: Tennessee Theater, 8:00 – Sold Out
- Boyd’s Jig and Reel: Sam Lewis and the Kenny Vaughn Trio, 8:00
- Preservation Pub: The Mumbles, 10:00 PM