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Sunday, December 10
- Knoxcentric: Powered by Inside of Knoxville: Susan and Tim Lee discuss the new Bark Album, “Year of the Dog,” 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
- Holiday Open House Sale (and potluck)! Mighty Mud, 127 Jennings Ave, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- It’s A Celebration – 3rd Anniversary, Mid Mod Collective, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 5th Annual Ijams Holiday Marketplace, Ijams Nature Center, 11:00 AM – 5:00 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
- Visit with Santa at Mast Store, Noon – 4:00 PM
- Second Sunday Art Activity Day, Knoxville Museum of Art, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Free
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Tennessee Theatre, 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM, Free
- Knoxville’s First Brawny Beers Fest, benefiting The Pat Head Summitt Foundation, presented by Blackhorse Pub and Brewery, Mill and Mine, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $45
- Cattywampus & Good Guy Collective Present “What the Water Tells Me,” Modern Studio, 2:00 PM, $15
- Knoxville’s Christmas History in Print, Photo, and Film, Presented by the Knoxville History Project, East Tennessee History Center, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Free
- Second Sunday Docent Tour, Knoxville Museum of Art, 2:00 PM (English) / 3:00 PM (Spanish), Free
- Annual Christmas Tours, Mabry-Hazen House, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $5 suggested donation
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Care of the Earth Community Farm Forum and Harvest Beer Release, Crafty Bastard Brewery, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- River & Rail Theatre Company: “The Unusual Tale of Mary & Joseph’s Baby,” Jackson Avenue Terminal, 2:30 PM, $18 – $40
- “Christmas Belles” by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 3:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- 49th Annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 3:00 PM, Free
- Marble City Opera / Cathedral Arts: “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” St. John’s Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave, 3:00 PM, $15 – $25
- “Elf The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 3:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- TubaChristmas, Market Square, 4:30 PM
- Fiesta Navideña Hosted by HoLa Hora Latina, Emporium Center, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Free – $20
- Scruffy City Pet Aid to Benefit Young Williams Animal Center, hosted by Bark, with Peak Physique, the Pinklets and others, Scruffy City Hall, 6:00 PM, $10 suggested donation
- Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Holiday Soiree! Suttree’s High Gravity Tavern, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Nakatani Gong Orchestra – Tatsuya Nakatani, Pilot Light, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM, $8
- Winter Solstice Showcase by Sheer Inspiration Pole Fitness, Knoxville’s Premiere Pole Dance Studio, The Concourse at The International, 7:00 PM, $7.00 – $18.33
- The Mill and Mine’s Funky Holiday Hang, Mill and Mine, 8:00 PM, $15
- Maybe April, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
Monday, December 11
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Brandon Fields and Anthony Da Costa with Guest Kimber Ludiker, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Beer Release Community Meetup, Elkmont Exchange, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Skate with Knoxville Ice Bears, Hosted by Knoxville’s Holidays On Ice, Market Square, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- “Scrooged” Screening, Central Collective, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- 49th Annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:00 PM, Free
- Friendlytown Comedy Show, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Terrapin Quartet, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, December 12
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: 49 Winchester / Nicholas Roberts, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Improvised music by Matt Nelson, Garit Tillman and Jake Edward Smith, Pilot Light, 6:00 PM, Free
- Fifth Annual Tacky Sweater Party & Bourbon Dinner – Benefit for the Love Kitchen, Downtown Grill & Brewery, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- The Revivalists with Muddy Magnolias, Mill and Mine, 8:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Anthony da Costa, Modern Studio, 8:00 PM, $8
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 49 Winchester, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 13
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Y’uns / GW Henderson, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Q Series, The Square Room, Noon – 1:00 PM, $18 – $20
- Tennessee Shines Presents Tyler Ramsey, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:00 PM, $7 – $10
- The Public Cinema: “On the Beach at Night Alone,” Regal Riviera, 7:00 PM
- Dylan Lebeau Quartet, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Holiday Swing Dance Lessons & Session: Level 1 Lesson / Level 0 Beginner Drop-In Lesson / Open Dance with our vintage swing DJs, Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain, 7:00 PM / 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $3 / Free / Free
- River & Rail Theatre Company: “The Unusual Tale of Mary & Joseph’s Baby,” Jackson Avenue Terminal, 7:30 PM, $18 – $40
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $26
- Devan Jones, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Comedy Night at Scruffy, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Full Disclosure Comedy Armando Show with Comedian Shane Rhyne, Modern Studio, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Needtobreathe – All the Feels Tour (Acoustic), Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Moccasin Cowboy with Caps, Pilot Light, 9:00 PM, $5
- Cam Duffy Moore Hosts Improv Night, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Thursday, December 14
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Kites / Scott County High School Bluegrass Band, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Create a Handmade Glass Ornament Benefit for Friends of Literacy, Marble City Glassworks, 1045 Artella Dr, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM, $50
- A Seat At The Table Community Meet Up, Yassin’s Falafel House, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- WDVX’S Six O’Clock Swerve Presents Daje Morris, Barley’s 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Free
- Sewing 101: Winter Edition, Modern Studio (Three classes), 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $150
- Knoxville Honors With Action: 5 Years Since Sandy Hook, Hosted by Moms Demand Action – TN, YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley, 420 W Clinch Ave, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Katy Free, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Scottish Music Session, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 7:15 PM, Free
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $26
- Modern Dance Primitive Light with Circle Modern Dance, Laurel Theatre, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, $10 – $15
- Puddles Pity Party, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $29.50 – $39.50
- Michael Jackson Tribute, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM, $20
- Southern Belles, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Daniel Kimbro with Special Guest Ross Holmes, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Friday, December 15
- Bootcamp Tour of Lights Hosted by Basecamp Fitness, Market Square, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Brian Dunne / Tuatha Dea, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Tour de Lights 2017, Start at Historic Market Square, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Creative Self-Care, Basement Community Art Studio, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, $35
- “Elf The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 7:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Beardsley Farm and Rebel Kitchen: Winter Supper, Old City Wine Bar, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $100
- River & Rail Theatre Company: “The Unusual Tale of Mary & Joseph’s Baby,” Jackson Avenue Terminal, 7:30 PM, $18 – $40
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra – Clayton Holiday Concert, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 7:30 PM, $8.50 – $47
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Kids Run the Show: Knoxville Ice Bears vs Peoria Rivermen, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:35 PM, $17 – $35
- Dave Barnes Presents a Very Merry Christmas with Special Guests, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $29 – $75
- Modern Dance Primitive Light with Circle Modern Dance, Laurel Theatre, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, $10 – $15
- “Kinky Boots,” Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, $54 – $99
- Dynamo / Hank & The Cupcakes / Danimal Planet, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM / 10:00 PM / 11:30 PM
- Tom Johnson, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Gone Country Christmas, Scruffy City Hall, 10:00 PM
- Caution, Barley’s, 10:00 PM, $5
- Devan Jones & the Uptown Stomp, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM, Free
- Studs of Steel Live Male Revue Show, The Concourse at The International, 10:00 PM, $15 – $25
Saturday, December 16
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 9:45 AM / 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Swearing-in Ceremony for Five New City Council Members / City Council Special Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 11:00 AM – Noon / 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Market Square Holiday Market, Market Square, Market Street, Union Ave, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Juanita Stein / Jason Edwards, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Holiday Distillery Tours, PostModern Spirits, Noon – 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $15
- Holiday Drop n’ Shop, Basement Community Art Studio, Noon – 2:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $20
- Planting Hope Fundraiser / Beer Release, Sugar Mama’s, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- “Elf The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- “Kinky Boots,” Tennessee Theatre, 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM, $54 – $99
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra – Clayton Holiday Concert, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 3:00 PM / 7:30 PM, $8.50 – $47
- Thorp Jensen, Barley’s, 7:00 PM
- Whitechapel / Carnifex / Rings of Saturn / Entheos / So This Is Suffering, The International, 7:00 PM, $15 – $25
- The Tennessee Chamber Chorus and the Chattanooga Boys Choir Present “A Still and Starry Night: Knoxville,” Church Street United Methodist Church, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Wiener Dog Races: Knoxville Ice Bears vs Peoria Rivermen, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:35 PM, $17 – $35
- Winter Wonderland Jam and Networking Event, Featuring Aszelee J, Modern Studio, 8:00 PM, $10 – $15
- Dave Barnes Presents a Very Merry Christmas with Special Guests, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $29 – $75
- Modern Dance Primitive Light with Circle Modern Dance, Laurel Theatre, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM, $10 – $15
- Chuck Mullican Jazz Bonanza, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Free Music with Mighty Blue, Pour Taproom, 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Tom Petty Tribute, with Jonathan Sexton, Matt Honkonen (of Peak Physique), Christina Horn (of hudson k) and more, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Brocka Jawaka, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Free
- Smooth Sailor, Scruffy City Hall, 10:00 PM
Sunday, December 17
- Knoxcentric: Powered by Inside of Knoxville, Guest: Flossie McNabb of Union Avenue BooksWUTK (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
- 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
- Gift Wrapping Fundraiser for H.A.L.T: Humans and Animals Learning Together, Mast General Store, Noon
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Holiday Distillery Tours, PostModern Spirits, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, $15
- “Kinky Boots,” Tennessee Theatre, 1:30 PM / 7:30 PM, $44 – $84
- Chilly’s Cub Club Open House, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $5
- “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM, $15 – $32
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra – Clayton Holiday Concert, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 3:00 PM / 7:30 PM, $8.50 – $47
- “Elf The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 3:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- A Fine Middle School Fundraiser! Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- School of Rock Seasonal Show & Second Harvest Food Drive, Scruffy City Hall, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $8 – $10
- A Stellar Christmas, Hosted by TV/Film Production East TN Xmas and Stellar Visions & Sound, Mill and Mine, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- December Sunday Dinner for Prisoner Solidarity Hosted by Face To Face Knox, Birdhouse Knoxville, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- KHFF X-Mas Party & Central Cinema Fundraiser, Relix Variety Theatre, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM, $5
- Happy Knoxvollidays: The 12 Songs Of Christmas, hosted by Jody Collins, a benefit for the Love Kitchen, Central Collective, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $10
- The Young Fables, Schulz Brau Brewing Company, 8:00 PM
- Mike McGill’s 5th Annual Christmas Spectacular, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
- LUDACHRISTMAS, USBGKNOX membership drive and meet and greet, hosted by Jessica R. Abbit, Sapphire, 9:00 PM
- Frank Hurricane with Grave Mentality, The Inhabitat, and Blaine Band, Pilot Light, 9:00 PM, $5
Monday, December 18
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Dave Owens / Nancy Ann Wilson, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Central Business Improvement District (CBID), Knoxville Chamber, 17 Market Square, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Skate with Knoxville Ice Bears, hosted by Knoxville’s Holidays On Ice, Market Square, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Friendlytown Comedy Show: Friendlytown’s Holiday VHS Bonanza with Chicago’s Tom Wisdom! Pilot Light, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, $5 suggested donation
- Seether – Poison The Parish World Tour, Mill and Mine, 8:00 PM, $95 – $295
- Young Valley, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Mike Baggetta – The Last Monday at Barley’s, 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday, December 19
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Donna Frost / Young Valley, Visitor Center, Noon, Free
- Three Rivers Rambler Christmas Lantern Express, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, $7.50 – $28.50
- Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian “Nutcracker,” Tennessee Theatre, 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM, $31 – $178
- Photographing for Social Media with Shawn Poynter, Emporium Center, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, $5 – $63
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- CODE CO-OP / Knoxville Hosted by Code Connective, Awaken Coffee, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Free
- Caroling Downtown with Knoxville-Based Vocal Ensemble Sine Nomine Ensemble, Old City, 6:30 PM
- “The Shop Around The Corner” Screening, Central Collective, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Free
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas, Bijou Theatre, 7:30 PM, $50 – $75
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- The Evening News, Barley’s, 10:00 PM