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Sunday, February 4
- Knoxcentric: Powered by Inside of Knoxville: Kim Trent discusses preservation in Knoxville and her tenure with Knox Heritage, WUTK (90.3), 10:00 AM
- Jazz Brunch, Five Bar, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Uncorked, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Jazz Brunch with Jake’s Jazz Hollandaise, Bistro at the Bijou, Noon – 2:00 PM
- Challenged:What Is Censorship and How Common Is It? Hosted by Knox County Public Library and Clarence Brown Theatre, Lawson-McGhee Library, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- WWE NXT Live, Knoxville Coliseum, 2:00 PM, $19 – $81
- Doggie Speed Dating & Cuddle Bus to Benefit Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Crafty Bastard Brewery, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Meet Hazel the Sloth and Friends, Central Collective, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, $10
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Presents Bach Concerto for Two Violins, Bijou Theatre, 2:30 PM, $12.50 – $35
- “Whatever Happened To Little Red Riding Hood,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 3:00 PM, $10 – $12
- Super Bowl LII Party, Skybox Sports Bar and Grill, 4:00 PM
- Ya Halls Nights February: Greece, Mirage Knoxville, 6:00 PM (rescheduled from January)
- Superbowl Tailgate Party, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Super Sunday with CJ’s Tacos, Hops and Hollers, 6:00 PM
- The Superb Owl Viewing Party, Elkmont Exchange, 6:00 PM
- Big Game, Big Beer! Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Super Bowl LII, Pour Taproom, 6:30 PM
- Pilot Light Musical Superbowl Bonanza 2018: Temp Job with Datenight, Cruzer and Discotelle, Pilot Light, 9:00 PM, $5
- Steady Flow, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM – Midnight
Monday, February 5
- Three-Day Mosaic Mandalas Workshop with Instructor Susan Watson Arbital, Knoxville Museum of Art, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, $195 – $200 (continues Tuesday & Wednesday, same time)
- Messy Baby Art, The Basement Community Art Studio, 11:00 AM, $10
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Tyler Smilo / Violet Bell, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- Mighty Musical Monday with Dr. Bill Snyder, Freddie Brabson and special guest, Knoxville Opera, Tennessee Theatre, Noon – 1:00 PM, FREE
- “Meet Your School Board Candidate,” Tribe One, 2112 E. Magnolia Ave, 4:00 PM
- Will Carter with Jubal Live at Maple Hall, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, FREE admission
- FRIENDLYTOWN Comedy Show / Lola Pistola, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM / 9:30 PM, FREE / $5
- Solo Marimba Concert featuring Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II with Heartland Marimba and Matthew Coley, Arts & Culture Alliance, Emporium Center, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $15 suggested donation
- Wonky Tonk, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Tyler Smilo, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, February 6
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Troy Breslow / Grandview Pickers, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- Re-Elect Rountree: Campaign Kickoff! 3 Bears Coffee, 1120 Sevier Ave, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- 100 Men Who Care Knoxville, Pour Taproom, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Free Reception/ Staged Reading with Playwright Kenneth Jones, Clarence Brown Theatre, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Perfume Workshop with Deco Scent Lab, The Hive, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $75
- Films for 1 to 8 Projectors, Knoxville Museum of Art, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Excision / Liquid Stranger / Dion Timmer / Monxx, The International, 9:00 PM, $35 – $60
- Seth Kessel, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- Zolopht, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM, FREE before 8:00 PM / $3 After
Wednesday, February 7
- Preschool Art Club, The Basement Community Art Studio, 9:30 AM, $85 per month for one day a week (additional day $40)
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Nellen Dryden, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- Dine & Discover: Beauvais Lyons, (Chancellor’s Professor, School of Art, University of Tennessee), Knoxville Museum of Art, Noon – 1:00 PM, FREE
- Will Boyd Plays the Music of Kenny Garrett, Square Room, Noon, $15
- TN Open For Business Meet and Greet Hosted by Tennessee Equality Project, Sugar Mama’s, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- REI Thru-Hiking Discussion Panel, Elkmont Exchange, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Tennessee Football Signing Day Celebration, Tennessee Theatre, 6:30 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Birds & Brew, Hosted by Ruffed Grouse Society – Knoxville Chapter, Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Michael Twitty: The Cooking Gene, Tracing My African American History Through Food, The International House Great Room, 1623 Melrose Ave, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, FREE – $5
- Old City Wine Academy: Deciphering the Label, Old City Wine Bar, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, $25
- Tennessee Shines Presents Jubal, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, $7 – $10
- Anna Helms Group, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Alabama Story, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, $15 – $22
- Comedy Night at Scruffy, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Wintervals & Pentley Holmes, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM
- Landon Wordswell with Toosicc Jackson, Wordsmith Bonez & ATM (featuring Lane Shuler, Boby Fuego, Black Atticus & Mr Ill), Pilot Light, 9:00 PM, $7
Thursday, February 8
- Preschool Art Club, The Basement Community Art Studio, 9:30 AM, $85 per month for one day a week (additional day $40)
- Create a Unique Book Workshop, Knoxville Museum of Art, 10:00 AM – Noon, $100 – $125 (Continues on February 15 and February 22, same times)
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Stary Olsa / Brian Lisik, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- City Council Workshop, Small Assembly Room, City County Building, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Young Professionals of Knoxville Winter General Membership Meeting & February Social, Elkmont Exchange, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, FREE admission but RSVP
- Financial Bootcamp for Artists Workshop presented by Arts & Culture Alliance, Emporium Center, 5:30-6:30 PM, $5 – $8
- WDVX’s Six O’Clock Swerve Presents Beatles Come to America with Jessica Watson, Barley’s, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Valentine’s Cocktail Class with Libacious Knox Cocktail Catering, PostModern Spirits, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $25
- Veuve not Love, The Tennessean, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $70
- Scottish Session, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 6:30 PM
- Katy Free, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Stary Olsa – Belarus Medieval Rock Covers / Ethan Palmer Hosts Electric Pheasant Poetry Slam, Scruffy City Hall, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- PechaKucha Night Knoxville: Volume 26, Mill & Mine, 7:20 PM, $5 donation recommended
- Dancing with the Stars Live! – Light Up the Night, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 7:30 PM, $47.50 and Up
- Alabama Story, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, $15 – $22
- Improv Comedy Show featuring Todd Lewis, Saint Thomas Ledoux, Pamela Langston, The Delights, Clinton Ricks, Full Disclosure Comedy, Jeff Blank, Liz Brooks, Involuntary Sports Party, Pilot Light, 9:00 PM, $5
- Frazierband & Winston Ramble, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM
- Matt Nelson, Luke Bowers and Jake Smith, Barley’s, 10:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Friday, February 9
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: ‘Papa Vay’ Landers / Nick and Luke, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- Alive After Five Presents “Fat Friday Mardi Gras” with Roux Du Bayou, Knoxville Museum of Art, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, $10 – $15
- Clever By Half’s Production, HINT: A Murder Mystery, Blue Slip Winery & Bistro, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $50 – $90
- Love Notes Concert, Scruffy City Orchestra, First Baptist Knoxville, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- STOP KISS by Diana Son Hosted by Free Spirit Theatre, Modern Studio, 7:30 PM
- Alabama Story, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, $15 – $42
- Pucks & Paws: Knoxville Ice Bears vs Huntsville Havoc, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:35 PM, $17 – $35
- Knoxville Theatre Slam – Enduring Resolutions Edition! Modern Studio, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, $5
- Kincaid Dos, Schulz Brau Brewing Company, 8:00 PM, FREE
- The Breakfast Club, The International, 9:00 PM, $10 – $25
- Daniel Ryan Trio, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- The Voodoo Fix / Charge the Atlantic, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM / 11:30 PM
- Parker Gisbert & the Whigs / Shakedown Six Perform “Workingman’s Dead” & “American Beauty,” Scruffy City Hall, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM / 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Manic Focus: Super Happy Fun Time Tour, The Concourse at The International, 10:00 PM, $12 -$15
- Scruffy City Syncopators, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM, FREE
- 90.3 Fire on the Mountain Presents Mama Louise, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
Saturday, February 10
- Winter Farmers’ Market, Central United Methodist Church, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- TEDxUTK 2018, Clarence Brown Theatre, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, $15 – $20
- Kidstuff Live hosted by Sean McCollough presents Kelly Jolly, Visitor Center, 10:00 AM, FREE
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Jack Gwydion / Herrick, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- NLG Legal Observer Training! Hosted by The Knoxville Species Mural Project, Birdhouse Knoxville, Noon
- Go Contemporary Dance Works’ Children’s Pre-Performance High Tea Bijou Theatre, Noon – 1:30 PM, $25
- Go Contemporary Dance Works Presents “Alice,” Bijou Theatre, 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM, $17 – $27
- Wine to the Rescue: Smoky Mountains Bulldog Rescue, Crowne Plaza Knoxville, 6:00 PM, $85
- Clever By Half’s Production, HINT: A Murder Mystery, Blue Slip Winery & Bistro, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, $50 – $90
- Alabama Story, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, $15 – $42
- Bill and the Belles, Laurel Theater, 8:00 PM, $12 – $15
- Mardi Gras in the Old City Pub Crawl, Southbound Knoxville / Carleo’s / Hannas Old City / Wagon Wheel / Merchants of Beer, 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM, $10
- The Infamous Stringdusters / Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, The International, 8:00 PM, $18 – $22
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra – Broadway Romance, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 8:00 PM, $18.50 – $92
- Knox Renaissance presents Love and Laughter Featuring Kevonstage, Square Room, 8:00 PM, $35
- The Delta Troubadours / Roman Reese & the Cardinal Sins, Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM / 11:00 PM
- Vaden “Papa Vay” Landers, Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Elevate, The Concourse at The International, 8:00 PM, FREE
- Eddie Izzard, Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Harold Nagge / Alan Wyatt, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Brandon Fulson Band – Gregg Allman Tribute, Scruffy City Hall, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Paperwork with Illiterate Light, Pilot Light, 10:00 PM, $5
- Highland Reign, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM, FREE
- Willie Watson, Barley’s, 10:00 PM, $5
Sunday, February 11
- Knoxcentric: TBA, Powered by Inside of Knoxville, WUTK (90.3), 10:00 AM
- Jazz Brunch, Five Bar, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Uncorked, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Hoops & Heart, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, $16.95
- Jazz Brunch with Jake’s Jazz Hollandaise, Bistro at the Bijou, Noon – 2:00 PM
- The Path to War: How the First World War Created Modern America / Sunday Lecture with Michael Neiberg, PhD, East Tennessee History Center, Noon – 1:00 PM
- Second Sunday Art Activity Day, Knoxville Museum of Art, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, FREE
- Second Sunday Docent Tour, Knoxville Museum of Art, 2:00 PM (English) / 3:00 PM (Spanish), FREE
- STOP KISS by Diana Son Hosted by Free Spirit Theatre, Modern Studio, 2:00 PM
- Alabama Story, Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM, $15 – $32
- Bill Engvall, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 3:00 PM / 6:00 PM, $45 – $67
- Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Winter Concert, Tennessee Theatre, 3:00 PM, FREE
- Go Contemporary Dance Works Presents “Alice,” Bijou Theatre, 3:00 PM, $17 – $27
- Good Sport Night, Central Collective, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, $45
- Wonder Club: Cyber Dating, Birdhouse Knoxville, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Handlettered Valentines Workshop Hosted by Matchbox Factory, Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, $27.03
- Elevate, The Concourse at The International, 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM, FREE
- Pale Root, Barley’s, 8:00 PM
- ‘Papa Vay’ Landers with Drew Fisher & April Hamilton of the Jug Stompers, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Monday, February 12
- Mosaic Keepsake Box Workshop, Knoxville Museum of Art, 10:30 AM, $50 – $65 (Continues on February 13 at 10:30 AM)
- Messy Baby Art, The Basement Community Art Studio, 11:00 AM, $10
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Nadia Lanfranconi, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Concert, Tennessee Theatre, 7:00 PM, FREE
- Eboo Patel: Interfaith Leadership, Strong Hall Auditorium 101, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- FRIENDLYTOWN comedy show, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM, FREE
- The Damn Truth, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Tuesday, February 13
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: The Moon and You, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE
- Desire to Inspire: The Girl Talk Experience, Hosted by Girl Talk, Inc, Regas Building, Noon – 1:00 PM, FREE but RSVP
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Improvised music by Mat Nelson, Garrit Tillman & Jake Edward Smith, Pilot Light, 6:00 PM, FREE
- Parent / Artist Connection Gathering, Hosted by City of Refuge Inc., Bare Thred, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Reading Close to Home: Eudora Welty, Lawson McGhee Knox County Public Library, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Pizza and a Movie: Romeo and Juliet + A Dopo Pizza with NoKno Cinematheque, Central Collective, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $20
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- Alabama Story, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, $15 – $22
- Knoxville Jazz Orchestra presents Jazz Is for Lovers with John Pizzarelli, Bijou Theatre, 8:00 PM, $16 – $36
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Van Eaton, Barley’s, 10:00 PM
- Daniel Donato, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
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