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If you see an event I’ve missed and you’d like to plug, please comment below. I am no longer able to add to the list events about which I was not informed in advance – it’s just gotten too big, and that’s a good thing. Staying true to the scope of the blog, I’ll only list downtown or near-downtown events. Any number of venues outside of downtown have some great events, but I have to draw a line somewhere. If you want to add those in a comment, that’s fine. Please “Friend” me (Alan Sims) on Facebook and invite me to your events. Look over to the right of this post and not only “friend” me, but “like” Inside of Knoxville. Subscribe (also to the right) to make sure you catch all the posts.
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Sunday, May 14
- Knoxcentric: Powered by Inside of Knoxville, with Aram Demirjian, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Director, WUTK (90.3), 10:00 AM
- Jazz Brunch, Five Bar, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch with Shifflet’s Jazz Benedict, Bistro at the Bijou, Noon – 2:00 PM
- Mother’s Day Sugar Social, The Drawing Room at The Tennessean, Noon – 3:00 PM, $25
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Second Sunday Art Activity Day, Knoxville Museum of Art, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Second Sunday Docent Tour, Knoxville Museum of Art, 2:00 PM (English) / 3:00 PM (Spanish)
- A Night of Shorts 2017 hosted by Tiger Lily Theatre, Modern Studio, 2:00 PM, $12 – $15
- “Every Brilliant Thing” hosted by River & Rail Theatre Co., Emerald Academy, 2:30 PM / 6:30 PM, $18 – $25
- “The Island of Dr. Libris,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 3:00 PM, $10 – $12
- Mike Baggetta’s Torch Songs, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
- Robert Randolph & The Family Band with Luke Wade, The Concourse at The International, 8:00 PM, $25 – $28
- Relentless Blues Band, Preservation Pub, 10:00 AM
Monday, May 15
- Drop-In Figure Drawing, Knoxville Museum of Art, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, $10
- Central Business Improvement District (CBID), Knoxville Chamber, 17 Market Square, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Riverside Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 1111 Sevier Ave., 11:30 AM – Noon
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Ryan Hutchens / The Royal Hounds, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Friendlytown Comedy Show, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM, Free
- NoKno Cinematheque Presents: “The Shawshank Redemption,” Central Collective, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Free
- July Talk & Irontom, The Concourse at The International, 8:00 PM, $5
- J Bragg, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Matt A. Foster, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, May 16
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Mike Rufo / Mitchell Ferguson, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Get Out More! Tour, Mast General Store, 402 S. Gay St., 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Free
- Hands-On Cheesemaking Workshop: Feta Cheese, Central Collective, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, $37
- Nathaniel Philbrick discusses his newest book, Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold and the Fate of the American Revolution, East Tennessee History Center, 7:00 PM, Free
- Singer/Songwriter Open Mic / Ben Stallets / Rockin’ Jake, Preservation Pub, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM / 9:00 PM / 10:00 PM
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- Jazz on the Square featuring the Marble City 5, Market Square, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Joseph Huber, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, May 17
- Market Square Farmer’s Market, Market Square, Market Street, Union Ave , 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Grace Pettis / A Jay Wade, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- “The Life and Times of David Crockett in East Tennessee,” Brown Bag Lecture with Joe Swann, East Tennessee History Center, Noon – 1:00 PM, Free
- Sewing 101 with Modern Seamstress, Modern Studio, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $150
- Tennessee Shines presents Eli Fox CD release show, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, $7 – $10
- Casey Green Trio, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Jennifer Jackson with Bark, Pilot Light, 8:00 PM, $5
- Comedy Night at Scruffy, Scruffy City Hall, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- “Every Brilliant Thing” hosted by River & Rail Theatre Co., Emerald Academy, 7:30 PM, $18 – $25
- Milkshake Fatty with Grace Pettis, Preservation Pub, 8:30 PM
Thursday, May 18
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Katy Free / Clay Parker and Jodi James, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Cruze Farm Pop-Up Shop opening, 408 South Gay St., Noon – 10:00 PM
- Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, Jackson Terminal Events, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $50
- WDVX’s Six O’Clock Swerve featuring Jonny Monster Band, Barley’s, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- AIGA Knoxville’s Budding Creativity Art Benefit Show for school arts programs, Relix Variety Theatre, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Food Truck Park & Market, Historic Southern Railway Station, 6:00 PM
- The Unity Ride Launch Party & Benefit, Scruffy City Hall, 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM,
- Concerts on the Square – Ensemble Swing Time, Market Square, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- “The Island of Dr. Libris,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 7:00 PM, $10 – $12
- Motionless In White / Born of Osiris / Out Came the Wolves, The International, 7:00 PM, $20 – $23
- “Every Brilliant Thing” hosted by River & Rail Theatre Co., Emerald Academy, 7:30 PM, $18 – $25
- Tannahill Weavers, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents: Beethoven’s Fifth, Tennessee Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $88
- Leyla McCalla, Modern Studio, 8:00 PM, $15 – $20
- Animal Collective with Circuit Des Yeux, Mill & Mine, 8:00 PM, $30 – $33
- Kip Winger, Square Room, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, $20 – $50
- Whitney, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $18
- Public Cinema, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM
- The Fustics with Everymen, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM
- Southern Avenue, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Friday, May 19
- Bike to Work Day, Market Square, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: The Tealights / The Good Thymes Ceilidh Band, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Show Your Stripes, Market Square, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Free
- Alive after Five presents Dwight Hardin & Smooth Moves, Knoxville Museum of Art, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – $5 – $10
- Mom’s Night Out with Baby & Co. – Sip n’ Craft!, The Basement Community Art Studio, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, $15
- Biscuit Bash, The Standard, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
- Statehood Garden Party Celebration, Blount Mansion House & Gardens, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, $100 – $110
- “The Island of Dr. Libris,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 7:00 PM, $10 – $12
- Andy Davis in the Artist Studio, Historic Westwood, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $15
- “Every Brilliant Thing” hosted by River & Rail Theatre Co., Emerald Academy, 7:30 PM, $18 – $25
- Fairview Union CD Release Show, Bijou Theatre, 7:30 PM, $21.50
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents: Beethoven’s Fifth, Tennessee Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $88
- Andrew Leahey & The Homestead with Brian “Shimmy” Paddock, Modern Studio, 8:00 PM, $7 – $10
- Matt Hires and JD Eicher, Pretentious Beer Co., 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, $10 – $12
- WDVX presents Tinsley Ellis “The Blues Is Dead” / Michael Crawley / Po Hannah, The International, 8:00 PM, $20 – $25
- Crane / Charge the Atlantic & Blackfoot Gypies, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM / 9:00 PM
- Teen Spirit – Jonathan Sexton’s 90’s Tribute Band, Scruffy City Hall, 9:00 PM
- Chuck Mullican Jazz Bonanza, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Laser Background, Pilot Light, 10:00 PM, $5
- David Mayfield Parade & The Railsplitters, Barley’s, 10:00 PM, $5
Saturday, May 20
- Market Square Farmer’s Market, Market Square, Market Street, Union Ave , 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- International Biscuit Festival, Throughout the center of downtown, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (some portions end earlier)
- Children’s Festival of Reading, World’s Fair Park, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Free
- Mechanicsville Cleanup, Danny Mayfield Park, 10:00 AM – Noon
- Knox Lit Exchange Young Adult Workshop, Central Collective, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Free
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Blue Mother Tupelo / Marv Ashby and High Octane, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, World’s Fair Park, Noon – 6:00 PM, $35 – $49
- “The Island of Dr. Libris,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM, $10 – $12
- Introductory Internet Genealogy, East Tennessee History Center, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Free
- Grand Opening Celebration – Open House, Riverside Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- “Every Brilliant Thing” hosted by River & Rail Theatre Co., Emerald Academy, 2:30 PM / 7:30 PM, $18 – $25
- Build Your Own Terrarium with Thress Nursery, The Hive, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, $60
- Clarence Brown Theatre Gala Honoring Dale Dickey, Jackson Terminal, 6:30 PM, $200
- Dustin Sellers / Peak Physique & Tristen Brooke, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM / 10:00 PM
- Old Crow Medcine Show performing “Blonde on Blonde,” Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus Presents “We Are Family!,” Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $19.50 – $21.50
- Temple – alternative dance night, The International, 9:00 PM, $5
- Buddy Honeycutt Trio, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Sweet Years, Pilot Light, 10:00 PM, $5
- Jesse Dayton, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- Captain Ivory & Jahman Brahman, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- The Brockefellers, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM, Free
Sunday, May 21
- Knoxcentric: Powered by Inside of Knoxville, WUTK (90.3), 10:00 AM
- Jazz Brunch, Five Bar, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch with Shifflet’s Jazz Benedict, Bistro at the Bijou, Noon – 2:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Open Streets Knoxville, Along Magnolia Ave. from Randolph St. to North Chestnut St., 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- “Every Brilliant Thing” hosted by River & Rail Theatre Co., Emerald Academy, 2:30 PM / 6:30 PM, $18 – $25
- Candle Making Party!, Central Collective, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, $20
- Blues Cruise 2 with Few Miles On, Tennessee Riverboat, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $16 – $20
- All That Remains, The Concourse at The International, 7:30 PM, $18 – $20
- Pale Root, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
- Jahman Brahman, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Monday, May 22
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Will Payne Harrison / Darlingtyn, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Friendlytown Comedy Show, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM, Free
- Air Sex Championships Knoxville hosted by comedian Chris Trew, Modern Studio, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Darlingtyn, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Kevin Maines & The Volts, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, May 23
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Yahuali / Diva & Black Tie Affair, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Singer/Songwriter Open Mic / Community Center, Preservation Pub, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM / 10:00
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- Jazz Tuesdays with Marble City 5 , Market Square, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM
- Brad Lauretti of This Frontier Needs Heroes, Barley’s, 10:00 PM