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Sunday, December 15
- Call for Art: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gallery of Arts Tribute, The Emporium Center: deliver Monday, December 23, or Monday, December 30, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Holiday Hang Out, Glowing Body Yoga, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM / 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Dale’s Fried Pies and Refill Coffee Pop Up Shop, The Central Collective, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Spa & Swim Spa Show, Knoxville Convention Center, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, FREE!
- Jazz Brunch, Chesapeake’s, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Drag Brunch at Old City Wine Bar, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Second Annual Central District Chili for Children Benefit, The Lad N Lass, 134 Bearden Pl, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, $10
- Magnolia Ave Makers Market, Trotta Montgomery Real Estate, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Santa Brunch 2019, Club LeConte, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, $19 – $38
- Pastry Stout Lecture and Tasting, Crafty Bastard Brewing, Noon – 2:00 PM, $30
- Holiday DIY: Wool Felted Shawl / Scarf Workshop, Ijams Nature Center, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM, $65
- Jazz & Brunch Hosted by TAKE 2, Blue Slip Winery & Bistro, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Christmas Cards for Gene Weittenhiller / Pack vs Bears Tailgate, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM / 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, Free – $28.50
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- CALL for ART: Alternative Photography & Time Based Media, A1LabArts, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $29 – $34
- Santa Paws Pup Crawl with Knox Brew Tours, hosted by Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, Downtown Knoxville vicinity, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 2:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- It’s a Wonderful Life, Tennessee Theatre, 2:00 PM / 6:00 PM, FREE!
- The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby, The Old City Performing Arts Center, 2:30 PM, $22 – $46
- Screen Print Workshop, Alliance Brewing Co, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, FREE! But donations appreciated
- The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 3:00 PM, FREE!
- Elf, Jr: The Musical, Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 3:00 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Roll with Me: Donation Workshop, Glowing Body Yoga, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- School of Rock Knoxville 4th Annual Holiday Bash for Second Harvest at Scruffy City, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $7 – $8
- 865 Horns Christmas Concert, Historic Market Square, 3:00 PM
- WDVX Downtown Jam, Blackhorse Saloon and Gay Street Pub, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, FREE!
- Lights & L’Chaim: 2019 Celebration of Holiday Music, The Foundry, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, $45 – $250
- Miracle on Gay Street at Sapphire, 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM (daily, except Mondays, through December 29)
- Geek Night: Card Games, History Discussions, and J-Pop, Crafty Bastard Brewery, 6:00 PM
- Lessons and Carols, Bijou Theatre, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Monster Making at Central Depot, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, $15
- Tis the Season: Frog & Toad’s Annual Christmas Concert, Maple Hall, 7:00 PM
- KFAS Holiday Potluck And Meeting, Birdhouse Knoxville, 7:00 PM – 10:00 pM
- A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, Free – $45
- Ward Hayden & the Outliers, Barley’s Taproom, 8:00 PM
- Jonny Monster, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Monday, December 16
- Holiday Family Events at Ruby Sunshine, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Downtown Knoxville Alliance, Knoxville Chamber, Historic Market Square, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: The Pearl Snap Prophets / Mike McGill’s Xmas Spectacular, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Artist Studio Hours, Knoxville Community Darkroom, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank / Free Lessons at Market Square led by Cool Sports, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Poker Night, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM / 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Geek Night: Card Games, History Discussions, and J-Pop, Crafty Bastard Brewery, 6:00 PM
- Knoxville History Project Holiday Party! Maple Hall, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:00 PM, FREE!
- Friendlytown comedy show: Friendlytown Fast Food Potluck & DIY Karaoke!, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM, FREE!
- Listen Up! Brandon Harmon hosts Singer-Songwriter Night, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Fanny and the Paper Straws, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM
- Jack Marion and the Pearl Snap Prophets, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM
- Ludachristmas*USBGKnoxville, Hosted by Aaron Thompson, Sapphire Fine Food & Fancy Drinks, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday, December 17
- Holiday Family Events at Ruby Sunshine, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- KAT Travel Training, Knoxville Area Transit, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Black Eyed Susans / Paul Lee Kupfer, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Solo Practitioner and Small Firm Section CLE, Knoxville Bar Association, Noon – 1:00 PM, $20 – $35
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Holly’s All Day Happy Hour, Corner Lounge Knoxville, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 4:15 PM, Free – $28.50
- UTK / Pellissippi End of Semester Potluck, United Campus Workers, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Knoxville Happiness Coalition, Public Works Building, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, FREE!
- Eat & Greet with Mayor Glenn Jacobs: Calhoun’s on the River, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- A Knoxville Christmas Lecture with Jack Neely, East Tennessee History Center, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, FREE but RSVP
- Customer Appreciation Dinner!!! Elst Brewing Company, 6:00 PM
- Relief Print Workshop, Printshop Beer Co, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $10 suggested donation
- 2019 Holiday Cheer Concert, Hosted by Community School of Arts, United Methodist Church, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, FREE!
- Weekly Knoxville Board Game Night, Corner Lounge, 7:00 PM – Midnight, FREE!
- Final Tuesday Mind Body Yoga at Gay Street Yoga, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM , $10
- Food and Mood – Learn how to nourish yourself, Gay Street Yoga, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, $15
- $5 Movie: Santa Claus Vs The Devil (1959) at Central Cinema, 7:00 PM
- Pub Theology, Elst Brewing Company, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Old Time Jam with Sarah Pirkle, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:15 PM
- Final 808 + Meditate, The Concourse, 7:30 PM, $3
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM
- A-1 Hundo, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM, FREE!
- Black Eyed Susans, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 18
- Holiday Family Events at Ruby Sunshine, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Weekly Coffee Outside, Suttree Landing park, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- December SoKno Social: The Love Kitchen, SoKno Taco Cantina, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Walters State’s High Lonesome Senate, Visitors Center, Noon, FREE!
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, Free – $28.50
- Webinar Wednesday: Developing an Intentional Board Retreat, Alliance for Better Nonprofits at The Regas Building, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $25 – $35
- Reception Fundraiser, Hosted by Rhonda Lee for Knox County Public Defender, Robert L. Jolley, Jr., Law Offices, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Downtown Design Review Board, Small Assembly Room, City County Building, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday Coney Night, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- December Old City Association Meeting & Holiday Social, Pour Taproom, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop, One Riverwalk, 5:30 PM – 8:15 PM, $85.50
- Trivia Bingo! Holiday Classics Double Feature, Maple Hall, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- SocialMediaKnox Holiday Mixer! PostModern Spirits, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, FREE!
- Southern Literature Book Group, “The Unquiet Grave” by Sharon McCrumb, Union Ave Books, 6:00 PM
- Life Drawing Sessions with Knox Draw, Central Collective, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $10
- Holiday Buffet Cruise, Volunteer Princess Cruises, Volunteer Landing, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $20 – $40
- Wednesday Jazz in the Old City with Frog & Toad Trio, Old City Wine Bar, 6:30 PM
- Alpine Wine Meets Korean Cuisine, Old City Wine Bar, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, $97
- TVB Women’s Wednesday Flat Fix 101, Tennessee Valley Bicycles, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, FREE!
- Tennessee Shines Presents Old Salt Union, Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $7 – $10
- Josh King Trio, Bistro at the Bijou, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Enjoy The Silents: Wintry Mix at Central Cinema / $5 Movie: Santa Claus Vs The Devil (1959) at Central Cinema, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM / 8:30 PM, $5 / $5
- Final Wednesday West African Community Dance Classes, by Knoxville African Dance, Broadway Academy of Performing Arts and Event Center, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday Old City Running Club Weekly Meet, Merchants of Beer, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, $12 – $18
- The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby, The Old City Performing Arts Center, 7:30 PM, $22 – $46
- Wednesday Knox Comedy, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Hanna’s / Mirage Christmas Party, Mirage Knoxville, 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Invitation Only
- Holiday Movie Night: Christmas Vacation, Hops and Hollers, 8:00 PM
- The Black ‘n’ Blue ‘n’ Red Hot Sizzle Plate Returns! The Pilot Light, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, $5
Thursday, December 19
- Holiday Family Events at Ruby Sunshine, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Catalyst + Terrapin Brewery, Central Flats & Taps, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Welcome March 2019, Hosted by Bridge Refugee Center, First Baptist Church, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Stoll Vaughan / Scott High School TN Bluegrass Band, Visitors Center, Noon – 1:00 PM, FREE!
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, Free – $28.50
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Jubilee Game Night, Vienna Coffee at The Regas Building, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Third Thursday Tastings, Old City Wine Bar, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, $25
- Read City USA Mission Completed Celebration, YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, RSVP
- WDVX’s Six O’Clock Swerve featuring Nancy Brennan Strange, Barley’s Taproom, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- New2Knox Ugly Christmas Sweater SOCIAL, Vienna Coffee at the Regas Building, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, FREE!
- December Tree Walk with Kasey Krouse, meet at Christmas tree in Krutch Park Extension, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Holiday PopUp Shop at Alliance Brewing, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Maker Meetup | Blühen Botanicals, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, FREE but RSVP
- Poetry Lounge in Sights and Sounds, Lawson McGhee Public Library, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Weekly Ramble Ride with DreamBikes, Merchants of Beer, 7:00 PM
- KTC Holiday Party, Maple Hall, 7:00 PM, Free – $10
- Chris Blue & The Songbirds Foundation, Bijou Theatre, 7:00 PM, $32 – $62
- TAMIS Presents Christmas Past 2: Electric Boogaloo, Central Cinema, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, FREE!
- Old City Meet and Greet followed by Debate Watch, Hosted by Matthew Park for State House, Pour Taproom, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Leftover Pre-Show Party, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Third Thursday Irish Session, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 7:15 PM
- A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, Free – $45
- The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby, The Old City Performing Arts Center, 7:30 PM, $22 – $46
- Shifflett & Smith, Bistro at the Bijou, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 8:00 PM, $18
- Vince Herman & Drew Emmit of Leftover Salmon, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM, $10 – $15
- Sarah Lee Langford / Whole Wizard / Will Stewart, The Pilot Light, 9:00 PM – Midnight, $5
- Cosmic Collective, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Friday, December 20
- Holiday Family Events at Ruby Sunshine, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Coffee and Conversation with AYNP and ABN, Vienna Coffee at The Regas Building, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- WDVX Presents the Big Plate with AP Strings, Barley’s Taproom, Noon, FREE!
- WDVX WordStream, The Weekly Writer’s Voice: Michael Knight / Pamela Schoenewaldt, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- 8th Annual Gift Wrapping Fundraiser, Hosted by H.A.L.T: Humans and Animals Learning Together, Mast General Store, Noon – 6:00 PM
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, Free – $28.50
- Ribbon Cutting & Open House, Craft Axe-Throwing – Knoxville, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- City People Christmas Church Walk & Open Houses, Downtown Knoxville, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, FREE but RSVP
- Grown Folks Skate Night – Christmas Edition, The Change Center, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $10
- Elf, Jr: The Musical, Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 7:00 PM, $10 – $12
- A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, SOLD OUT!
- The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby, The Old City Performing Arts Center, 7:30 PM, $22 – $46
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Clayton Holiday Concert, Civic Auditorium, 7:30 PM, $10 – $50
- Fridays with Frog and Toad’s Dixie Quartet House Band, Elkmont Exchange, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Jasper Hollow, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Rick Stone at Schulz Brau, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 8:00 PM, $18
- White Christmas, Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, $7 – $9
- Po, Kimbro, and Mullican, The Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Shut Up and Party Dec 20th!, The Concourse, 9:00 PM – 2:45 AM
- The Ben Maney Quartet (Live Jazz) at The Corner Lounge, 9:00 PM
- Lil Iffy w/ The Zac Fallon Experience, Scruffy City Hall, 9:00 PM
- The Coveralls, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Piper Jones, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM, $5
- Cripple Creek Mariners, Barley’s Taproom, 10:00 PM
- Killer Raccoons! 2! Dark Christmas in the Dark, Central Cinema, 10:00 PM – Midnight, $10
Saturday, December 21
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 9:45 AM / 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, SOLD OUT!
- Market Square Farmers’ Market: Holiday Edition, Historic Market Square & Market Street, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 8th Annual Gift Wrapping Fundraiser, Hosted by H.A.L.T: Humans and Animals Learning Together, Mast General Store, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Guy Gilchrist Meet and Greet – Original Muppets Artist – Take 4! Tall Man Toys & Comics, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Knoxville City Mayoral Inauguration / Special Called City Council Meeting, Bijou Theatre, 10:30 AM – Noon / Noon – 1:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Michael Tracy / Anna Stine, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- FESTIVUS 2019! at Alliance Brewing Company, Noon
- Elf, Jr: The Musical, Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM, $10 – $12
- The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby, The Old City Performing Arts Center, 2:30 PM, $22 – $46
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Clayton Holiday Concert, Civic Auditorium, 3:00 PM, $10 – $50
- Christmas Vacation, Tennessee Theatre, 3:00 PM, $7 – $9
- The Christmas Bar Crawl – Knoxville, Hosted by Crawl With Us, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $15 – $20
- The Hops Holiday Extravaganza: Christmas Movies, Specials, and Ugly Sweater Contest, Hops and Hollers, 6:00 PM – Close
- Festivus Party, Alliance Brewing Company, 6:00 PM – Midnight
- Strollstice 2019, meet at Historic Market Square, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, FREE!
- Whitechapel with Summoner’s Circle, Realm, The Guild, and Absent from the Body, The Mill & Mine, 6:50 PM, $27
- Steph Cabell, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby, The Old City Performing Arts Center, 7:30 PM, $22 – $46
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Clayton Holiday Concert, Civic Auditorium, 7:30 PM, $10 – $50
- Christmas with Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet, The Square Room, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM, $15.49
- A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, Free – $45
- Player Christmas Ornament Auction / Game of Thrones Night / Knoxville Ice Bears vs Evansville Thunderbolts, Civic Coliseum, 7:35 PM, $11 – $36
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 8:00 PM, $18
- Regal Beagle, Clancy’s Tavern, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- The Nouveaux Honkies at Schulz Brau, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Christmas Vacation, Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, $7 – $9
- Salomé Cabaret: Boobs Over Broadway 2, Central Cinema, 8:00 PM / 10:00 PM, $15 – $25
- Bethany Hankins Swing Serenade, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Temple: Winter Formal, The Concourse, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM, $5
- Winter Masquerade Ball, Carleo’s, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM, $5
- The Criswell Collective’s X-Mas X-Travaganza, The Pilot Light, 9:00 PM – Midnight, $5
- Fickle Heat / Rachel Maxann and Soulfinger, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM – 10:50 PM / 11:00 PM, $5
- The Young Fables / Sydney Adams, Scruffy City Hall, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM / 11:30 PM
- Live Music with Brent Hyder, Pour Taproom, 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Bluegrass Stranglers, Corner Lounge, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- The Brockefellers, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM, FREE!
Sunday, December 22
- Call for Art: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gallery of Arts Tribute, The Emporium Center: deliver Monday, December 23, or Monday, December 30, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 9:45 AM / 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, Free – $28.50
- Jazz Brunch, Chesapeake’s, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 8th Annual Gift Wrapping Fundraiser, Hosted by H.A.L.T: Humans and Animals Learning Together, Mast General Store, Noon – 6:00 PM
- Pub Church, Scruffy City Hall, 1:00 PM
- Christmas Carol Play-in, Fourth United Presbyterian, 2:00 PM
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Benefit Show, Book Release and Memorial Bench Fundraiser, The Pilot Light, 1:30 PM – 11:00 PM, $5 suggested donation
- Final Performance: The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph’s Baby, The Old City Performing Arts Center, 2:30 PM, $22 – $46
- Final Performance: Elf, Jr: The Musical, Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 3:00 PM, $10 – $12
- Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Clayton Holiday Concert, Civic Auditorium, 3:00 PM, $10 – $50
- Final Performance: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 3:00 PM, $18
- The Polar Express, Tennessee Theatre, 3:00 PM, $7 – $9
- Introduction to Reiki, Gay Street Yoga, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM, $40
- Miracle on Gay Street at Sapphire, 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM (daily, except Mondays, through December 29)
- Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration, Bijou Theatre, 7:00 PM, $50 – $75
- Final Performance: A Christmas Carol, Clarence Brown Theatre, 7:30 PM, Free – $45
- Comedy with Geoff Tate and Trey Galyon, The Central Collective, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $10 – $12
- 7th annual Mike McGill Christmas Spectacular Benefit for Summer Food for Kids, Barley’s Taproom, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday, December 23
- Call for Art: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gallery of Arts Tribute, The Emporium Center: deliver today, December 23, or Monday, December 30, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Christmas Lantern Express, Three Rivers Rambler, 2560 University Commons Way, 9:45 AM / 1:00 PM / 4:15 PM, Free – $28.50
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Marlee Hart and Hudson Macready, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank / Free Lessons at Market Square led by Cool Sports, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Tennessee Theatre, 4:00 PM, $32 – $187
- Chanukah in the City, Market Square Stage, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Poker Night, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM / 9:00 PM – Midnight
- 865 Christmas Tournament, 865 Axe Throwing, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $20
- Friendlytown comedy show, Pilot Light, 7:30 PM, FREE!
- Listen Up! Brandon Harmon hosts Singer-Songwriter Night, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Tennessee Theatre, 8:00 PM, $32 – $187
- Hymn for Her, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 24
- Call for Art: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gallery of Arts Tribute, The Emporium Center: deliver Monday, December 30, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Merry & Bright: Holiday Slow Flow, Glowing Body Yoga, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM, $15
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Todd Steed & The Christmas Suns, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Sound & Solace: Restorative Yoga with Sound Bath, Glowing Body Yoga, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, $20
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Weekly Knoxville Board Game Night, Corner Lounge, 7:00 PM – Midnight, FREE!
- 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 – 9:45 PM