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Sunday, November 26
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 2560 University Commons Way, 9:45 AM / 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Call for art / 6×6 / fundraiser, A1LabArts, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Five Bar, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- November Assembly: Vision, Hosted by Sunday Assembly Knoxville, The International, 10:30 AM – Noon
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Spirited Yoga at the Distillery with Gary Runyon, PostModern Spirits, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, $12
- Jazz Brunch with Shifflet’s Jazz Benedict, Bistro at the Bijou, Noon – 2:00 PM
- Thanksgiving Distillery Tours, PostModern Spirits, Noon / 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM / 6:00 PM, $15
- Fantasy of Trees, Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital, Knoxville Convention Center, Noon – 6:00 PM, Free – $20
- A Fowl Affair: Dan & Mike Fry Deux Turkey! Last Days of Autumn Brewing. 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Keyboards at Christmas to benefit Mission of Hope, Tennessee Theatre, 2:30 PM / 6:30 PM, $20 / $15
- Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra Presents A Classical Christmas, Bijou Theatre, 2:30 PM, SOLD OUT!
- “Christmas Belles” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 3:00 PM, $15
- Last Sunday Record Club: Vinyl Appreciation Night, Pilot Light, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- Packers Tailgate Party, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 8:00 PM
- The Brockefellers, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
- Tommy John & Friends, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Monday, November 27
- WWE Meet & Greet with Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil, Relix Variety Theatre, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Kelly Jarrard / India Ramey, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Broadway Corridor Task Force (BCTF) Community Improvement Awards Ceremony, Nothing Too Fancy, 1134 N Broadway, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Friendlytown Comedy Show, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- India Ramey, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Mike Baggetta, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, November 28
- GivingTUNESday, Knoxville Opera, 612 E Depot Ave, 1:00 AM – 11:59 PM
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Storytime, Lawson McGhee Public Library, 11:00 AM – Noon, Free
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Matt Walsh, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Rotary Featured Speaker: UT Men’s Basketball Coach Rick Barnes, Knoxville Marriott, 501 E Hill Ave, Noon – 1:00 PM, $15
- Bumble Bizz Networking Night, The Hive – Knoxville, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Free
- Glenmorangie – Ardbeg Tasting Event, The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel, 531 Henley St, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $50
- 4th Annual Holidays for Heroes, Hosted by Erin Donovan, Hops and Hollers, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Hollywood Undead with Butcher Babies and Demrick, Mill and Mine, 7:00 PM, $25
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- UT History and Traditions Showcase, Cox Auditorium Alumni Memorial Building, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Paul Lee Kupfer, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- Fort Defiance, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, November 29
- Knoxville Law Enforcement Hiring Expo, Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville / University – Iris Room, 1706 Cumberland Ave, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Josiah Whitley, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Whiskey Science Tasting, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, $55
- Tennessee Shines presents Brendon James Wright & The Wrongs, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:00 PM, $7 – $10
- Brews & Birth: Just for Gents! Hosted by FreeSpirit Birth Doula Agency, Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Wine & Cheese Party, Old City Wine Bar, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $35
- Josh King Trio, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Die Lochis, a USA music tour by the Goethe Institut, Tennessee Theatre, 7:00 PM, Free
- Undone: November Event, The Hive, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $22
- Julien Baker with David Bazan, Ryan Azada & the Psychic Readings, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $20
- Comedy Night at Scruffy, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Jesse and the Jinx with Juniper Stinnett, Pilot Light, 9:00 PM, $5
- Universal Sigh, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Thursday, November 30
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Tough Old Bird / Jubal, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Rickmobile: Knoxville, The International, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 17th St Studios Open Studio Night & Happy Hour, Redeemer Church of Knoxville, 1642 Highland Ave, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- WDVX’S Six O’Clock Swerve Presents Jimmy & the Jawbones, Barley’s 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Free
- Thanksgiving Distillery Tours, PostModern Spirits, 6:00 PM, $15
- Blount Mansion Association: Seated Christmas Dinner, Blount Mansion, 6:00 PM, $200
- St. Andrew’s Day – Traditional Scottish Patriot, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Free
- Andrew Peterson Presents Behold the Lamb of God Tour, Bijou Theatre, 7:00 PM, $30 – $40
- Winter Wonderland Wine Tasting, The Hive, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Vance Thompson, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $26
- Knoxville Ice Bears vs Fayetteville Marksmen: Throwback Thursday, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:35 PM, $17 – $35
- Flourish: Benefit for the UT Pride Center, Modern Studio, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $5
- Maggie Longmire CD Release Concert, Laurel Theatre, 8:00 PM, $9 – $14
- “Christmas Belles” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 8:00 PM, $15
- Ethan Palmer Hosts Electric Pheasant Poetry Slam, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Belle Adair, Barley’s, 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Funk You, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Friday, December 1
- 24th annual Knoxville Awards, Knoxville Convention Center, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM, $150
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Kyle Tallman / Brandon Whyde, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Ethics Bowl XI: Winners’ Circle – Battle of the Competitors, Hosted by Knoxville Bar Association, City County Building, 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM, $25 – $125
- Grand Opening – Vienna Coffee at The Regas Building, 318 N Gay St, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Holiday Open House, Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, 1127 N Broadway Suite B, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- 902 N Central Open House, Hosted by Nic Nicaud Team, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- First Friday, Knox Heritage Salvage Shop, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Merry and Bright Christmas Open House, Blount Mansion, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Free
- HoLa Hora Latina: Crafts Fair & Holiday Bazaar / Arts & Culture Alliance Members Show Reception, Emporium Center, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM / 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- Nocturnal Sun Opening Reception, UT Downtown Gallery, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- DFL Rides Knoxville, Historic Market Square, 5:00 PM
- First Friday Event, Marc Nelson Denim, 700 E Depot Ave, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- First Friday: Terra Madre Exhibition & Pop-Up Shop, Dogwood Arts Festival Gallery, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Free
- The Photography contest: “Unrestrained,” Bruce Mccamish Photography, 618 S Gay St, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- First Friday Photo Show! Hosted by Holly Rainey, Downtown Grill & Brewery, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- First Friday Wine + Wrapping Night, The Hive, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $10
- Holiday Fashion Show to Benefit Zoo Knoxville’s Penguins, Downtown 211, 18 Market Square #211, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $25
- December First Friday: Lauren Lazarus, PostModern Spirits, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- December First Friday, The Basement Community Art Studio, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Free
- Christmas First Friday and Open House, The Red Brick Market, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- Studio Brew Street Team Beer Cocktails and Cigars, Merchants of Beer, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night: Knoxville, Hosted by Nief-Norf, Casual Pint/ Sunsphere, 6:30 – 8:30 PM / 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Free
- To Puerto Rico with Love: A Puerto Rican Christmas in Rocky Top, benefit for Puerto Rico, hosted by HoLa Hora Latina and East Tennessee 4 Puerto Rico, Knoxville Museum of Art, 6:30 – 10:00 PM, $50
- WIVK Christmas Parade, Gay St, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- “Elf The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 7:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Cheers & Beers Comedy Night Hosted by Gail Grantham, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- The Improv*ables improv comedy show, Time Warp Tea Room, 7:30 PM
- “Christmas Belles” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 8:00 PM, $15
- HÄXAN shadow-puppet performance, Fluorescent Gallery, 627 N Central St, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Jubal, Laurel Theatre, 8:00 PM, $8 – $13
- Delbert McClinton with Sam Lewis, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $39.50
- C2 & the Brothers Reed / Captain Midnight, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM / 11:30 PM
- Bethany Hankins Swing Serenade, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- CoLLabs, a night of underground dance music featuring Nikki Falk + Niki Nair with J Mo + Mark B and Abra + Psychonaut, Modern Studio, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM, $5
- Outlaw Ritual with Hackensaw Boys and Tennessee Stifflegs, Barley’s, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, $5
- Knox Dead: Shakedown Six performing 6/7/1977 from “Winterland,” Scruffy City Hall, 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
- Day and Age / Sorry Traffic / A Certain Zone / Pearl, Pilot Light, 10:00 PM, $5
- Brandon Whyde, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 10:00 PM, Free
Saturday, December 2
- Dogwood Arts: Bazillion Blooms, Dogwood Arts, 9:00 AM – Noon, $25
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 9:45 AM / 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Solargram Workshop! A1LabArts, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, $10
- ACA Enrollment Event, Mt Calvary Baptist Church, 1807 Dandridge Ave, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Terra Madre Holiday Pop-Up Shop, Dogwood Arts Festival gallery, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Free
- Market Square Holiday Market, Market Square, Market Street, Union Ave, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Knoxville’s Got Talent Auditions, Downtown Knoxville Marriott, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Live Nativity, Krutch Park, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Free
- Kids’ Clay Ornaments by Junebug Designs, The Basement Community Art Studio, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, $25
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Rye Baby / Ben Sparaco, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Holiday Pop Up Shop, The Hive, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- 3rd Annual Holiday Sale & 1st Holiday Ornament Release Event, Pretentious Glass Co, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- “Elf The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Faithwalk and Al Ichiki 5K, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
- 29th Annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour, Historic Old North Knoxville, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $10
- Foosvol Tournament, Hosted by Mary Barr, Suttree’s High Gravity Tavern, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM, $5 – $10
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Appalachian Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker,” Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:30 PM, $29 – $44
- DFL Rides Knoxville, Historic Market Square, 8:00 PM
- Chris Tomlin: Christmas Songs of Worship, Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, $29 – $99
- “Christmas Belles” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 8:00 PM, $15
- Kathleen Madigan with Vic Henley, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $30 – $45
- Deadbeat Scoundrels, Pour Taproom, 9:00 PM – Midnight
- The Life and Times with Dr. Terror, Pilot Light, 9:00 PM, $10
- Rewind Dance Party, Concourse at the International, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM, $5 after 10:00 PM
- Bill Swann Trio, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Wavy Train plays famous Dead show at Scruffy City, 9:45 PM – 1:00 AM
- Electric Darling, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Ben Sparaco, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- The Bearded, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 10:00 PM, Free
Sunday, December 3
- Knoxcentric: Powered by Inside of Knoxville: Al Murrian discusses an upcoming two-weekend fundraiser for Young-Williams at Scruffy City Hall / Paula Johnson discusses her new book, Lost Restaurants of Knoxville, WUTK (90.3), 10:00 AM
- Jazz Brunch, Five Bar, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Jazz Brunch with Shifflet’s Jazz Benedict, Bistro at the Bijou, Noon – 2:00 PM
- Sip and Shop Candy Cane Corner LuLaRoe & More Pop-Up Boutique, Blue Slip Winery, Noon – 5:00 PM
- 29th Annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour, Historic Old North Knoxville, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM, $10
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Live Nativity, Krutch Park, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Free
- Christmas Open House Party Hosted by 3 Mile Smile, Stanley’s Greenhouse, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Cookies & Cocoa with East Tennessee PBS, 1611 E Magnolia Ave, 2:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Canines & Cocktails Adoption Event with SBRET, Post Modern Spirits, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Fried Pie Workshop, Central Collective, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Appalachian Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker,” Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 3:00 PM, $29 – $44
- Knoxville Community Band presents a Christmas Concert, Bijou Theatre, 3:00 PM, Free
- “Christmas Belles” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 3:00 PM, $15
- “Elf The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 3:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Scruffy City Pet Aid benefit hosted by BARK, featuring Shayla McDaniel, Albert and the Common Creatures and others, Scruffy City Hall, 6:00 PM – Midnight, $10 suggested donation
- Raqs Bliss with George Wakim, Mirage Knoxville, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $30
- KFA presents Mark Chestnutt, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 6:30 PM, $28
- Jennifer Nettles, Tennessee Theatre, 7:30 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Candela, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
Monday, December 4
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Victor & Penny, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Mighty Musical Monday Christmas Celebration, featuring Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson, with Webb School of Knoxville Madrigal Singers, Holston Middle School Kids in America Show Choir and Natalee Beeler Elkins, Ensemble Swing Time Band, and some very special guests! Tennessee Theatre, Noon – 1:30 PM, Free
- Young Republicans of Knoxville’s Jingle & Mingle Holiday Social, Pour Taproom, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Potluck, Pints and Poses Hosted by zephyra yoga, Alliance Brewing Co, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $10
- Good Sport Night, Within One Mile of Central Collective, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, $30
- InSecurus Technology Screening and Discussion, Hosted by Face To Face Knox, Birdhouse Knoxville, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
- Women’s Circle, The Basement Community Art Studio, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, $10
- Victor & Penny Duo, Holly’s Corner, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $10
- Friendlytown Comedy Show, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- Seepeoples, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- A Go Go, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, December 5
- Starting a Nonprofit: What’s Involved? Alliance for Better Nonprofits, 318 N Gay St, Ste 203, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, $60 – $160
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Kelley Swindall, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition Awards Reception, Knoxville Museum of Arts, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- Party Like It’s 1933: Repeal Day Celebration, Square Room, 8:00 PM – Midnight, $25
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Josh Cottrell & Friends Present – MMOW CD Release Show, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM, $3 after 8:00 PM
- Paul Lee Kupfer, Barley’s, 10:00 PM