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Sunday, December 29
- 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
- Jazz Brunch, Chesapeake’s, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Fiddler on the Roof, Tennessee Theatre, 1:30 PM, $44 – $84
- Bunco, Corner Lounge, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday in Old Sevier, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Final Eight Days of Science in Motion Exhibition, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, FREE!
- Final Miracle on Gay Street at Sapphire, 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Fiddler on the Roof, Tennessee Theatre, 7:00 PM, $44 – $84
- The Brockefellers, Barley’s Taproom, 8:00 PM
- Oracle Blue, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Monday, December 30
- Call for Art: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gallery of Arts Tribute, The Emporium Center: deliver today, Monday, December 30, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Josiah And The Greater Good / Adeem the Artist, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Final Seven Days of Science in Motion Exhibition, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 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
- Poker Night, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM / 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Celebrate Nia “Purpose” 5th Day of Kwanzaa, Community Defense of East Tennessee, 6:00 PM
- 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
- Knoxville Contra Dance, Laurel Theatre, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Mike Baggetta, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM
- Brandle Rain Band, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 31
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Soundproof / Dave Eggar, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- New Years Eve at Pour Taproom, Noon – 1:00 AM
- New Years Eve Pre-Party, Elst Brewing Company, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Final Six Days of Science in Motion Exhibition, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, FREE!
- Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- New Years Eve Party / All Day Happy Hour at the Corner Lounge Knoxville, 4:00 PM
- Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve! The Melting Pot, 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM, $59.95
- Special NYE Old Time Jam 5:00-7:00, Boyd Jig & Reel, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- New Year’s Eve Bash, Mirage Knoxville, 5:00 PM – 2:30 AM, $30
- Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve, Sapphire Fine Food & Fancy Drinks, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM, $20
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- New Year’s Eve Dinner, Simpl., 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $45
- New Year’s Eve with Trevor Staples, Hops and Hollers, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- New Year’s Eve with Rebel Kitchen, 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM, $85
- New Year’s Eve Cruises, Volunteer Princess Cruises, 6:00 PM, Volunteer Landing, $56 – $66
- Weekly Knoxville Board Game Night, Corner Lounge, 7:00 PM – Midnight, FREE!
- BFK Esports Gaming NYE Party! Battlefield Knoxville, 815 S Central, 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM, $5
- New Year’s Eve Party, Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown, 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM, $219 – $339
- New Years Eve at Club LeConte, 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM, $99 – $115
- New Years in the Old City, Hilton Knoxville, 7:00 PM – 11:00 AM, January 1, 2020, $145
- New Years Eve $5 Skate Video Night, Central Cinema, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, $5
- Live at Lucille’s Early Show: Kenny Banks Jr. Trio, East Tennessee PBS, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM, $15 – $38
- Decades Night / Knoxville Ice Bears vs Macon Mayhem, Civic Coliseum, 7:35 PM, $11 – $36
- Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv Show, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM
- Knoxville Contra Dance, Laurel Theatre, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- New Year’s Eve 2020, Wagon Wheel, 8:00 PM – 2:30 AM, $15
- New Year’s Eve Party, The Double S Wine Bar, 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM, $45
- Copy of KPIF’s “Roaring 20’s” NYE Gala, The Emporium Center, 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- NYE with Jeanine Fuller, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Temple, The Gothic Gatsby: New Years Eve Celebration, The Concourse, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM, $5
- The Snozzberries / Grandpa’s Stash, Preservation Pub, 9:00 PM – 11:15 PM / 11:45 PM
- Schulz Bräu Brewing New Years Party, Schulz Brau Brewing Company, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Live Music: The Atomic Sound, Pour Taproom, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- New Year’s Eve Silent Disco At Pretentious Beer, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM, $15 – $20
- New Year’s Eve Skate Party! Change Center, 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM, $10
- Cheers to the New Year, Old City Wine Bar, 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM, $45.24
- Live at Lucille’s Late Show: Kenny Banks Jr. Trio, East Tennessee PBS, 9:30 PM – 10:45 PM, $15 – $38
- New Year’s Eve Cruises, Volunteer Princess Cruises, 9:30 PM, Volunteer Landing, $56 – $66
- New Year’s Eve with Smooth Sailor, Barley’s Taproom, 10:00 PM
- Dave and Evie’s Excellent New Year, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM, $10
- Soul Finger / Crumbsnatchers, Scruffy City Hall, 10:00 PM
- New Year’s on the Square presented by Lloyd’s Electric, Historic Market Square, 10:00 PM – 12:15 AM
Wednesday, January 1
- Weekly Coffee Outside, Suttree Landing park, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Calhoun’s New Year’s Day 5K, Calhoun’s on the River, 9:00 AM – Midnight, $10 – $35
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- New Year’s Day OPEN for Hoppin’ John! Bistro at the Bijou
- 4th Annual Best Brunch of the Year So Far! Balter Beerworks, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Hangover Buffet, Skybox Sports Bar and Grill, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: HAPPY NEW YEAR’S!, Visitors Center, Noon, FREE!
- The Winter Classic: Preds vs Stars, Hops & Hollers, 1:00 PM
- IJAMS New Year’s Day Hike, Ijams Nature Center, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $5
- Wednesday Coney Night, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Industry Thank You, Corner Lounge, 6:00 PM
- A Little Night Music: Off Broadway, Knoxville Museum of Art, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $75 – $100
- Old City Running Club Weekly Meet, Merchants of Beer, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday Knox Comedy: Open Door Comedy Presents The New Year, Scruffy City Hall, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- The Maggie Valley Band at Preservation Pub, 8:00 PM
- Big Dog, Scruffy City Hall, 10:00 PM
Thursday, January 2
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Mark Lavengood / Wendel Werner and Friends, Visitors Center, Noon – 1:00 PM, FREE!
- Jubilee Game Night, Vienna Coffee at The Regas Building, 4:00 PM
- Final Four Days of Science in Motion Exhibition, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, FREE!
- WDVX’s Six O’Clock Swerve featuring TBD, Barley’s Taproom, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Weekly Ramble Ride with DreamBikes, Merchants of Beer, 7:00 PM
- Gator Bowl Tennessee v Indiana, Hops and Hollers, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Bowl watch party at Carleo’s, 7:00 PM
- First Thursday Irish Session, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 7:15 PM
- Master of the Flying Guillotine – $5 Martial Arts Theatre, Central Cinema, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, $5
- Hannah / Kimbro, Bistro at the Bijou, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Pony Bradshaw, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM
- Party at the Pres: Low Speed Chase – ‘90s Rock Tribute, Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
Friday, January 3
- Final Day: It’ll Tickle Yore Innards: A History of Mountain Dew, East Tennessee History Center, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Free – $5
- Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown After Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Motley Crew Community Luncheon, Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- WDVX Presents the Big Plate, Barley’s Taproom, Noon, FREE!
- WDVX WordStream, The Weekly Writer’s Voice: Anna Schachner / Melanie Hutsell, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Lockmiller’s musician portraits, Jacks of Knoxville, 2:00 PM
- Final Three Days of Science in Motion Exhibition, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, FREE!
- Visit Knoxville First Friday with Justin Fee, Visitor Center, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- First Friday ArtWalk / First Friday Artwalk Trolley, Downtown Knoxville: Historic Market Square, Gay Street and the Old City, 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM / 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (stops at 10 minute intervals)
- First Friday 2020: The Art of Jon Pemberton at Central Cinema, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- January First Friday / Obscura II, the Emporium Center, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- First Friday with Matthew DeBardelaben at Blühen Botanicals, Blühen Botanicals, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- January First Friday – Lens: new works by David Wolff, UT Downtown Gallery, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 1st Friday Downtown, Art Market Gallery, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Grand Launch Party! Awaken Coffee, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, FREE!
- 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Hosted by K10Yoga, Gay Street Yoga, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sissy Brown, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Fridays with Frog and Toad’s Dixie Quartet House Band, Elkmont Exchange, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Naughty Knots at the Corner Lounge, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Will Shepard at Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Deacon, Haynes, and Mullican, The Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Fridays with Brent Hyder at Pour Taproom, 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Manas, Lower Interiors, Deadbody and Eric Lee, The Pilot Light, 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Off With Your Radiohead, Scruffy City Hall, 10:00 PM
- Gone Country Live at Preservation Pub, 10:00 PM
- Sunkiller at Barley’s Taproom, 10:00 PM
- The Reflectors, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 10:00 PM
Saturday, January 4
- Success Strategy Weekend Hosted by Pure Romance on Tour, Hotel Knoxville Weddings, 7:45 AM – Jan 5, 2020 at 2:30 PM, $49 – $99
- 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
- Knoxville National Cemetery WAA Wreath Cleanup, Knoxville National Cemetery, 10:00 AM
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Kevin Mahoney / The Mighty Train Wrecks, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Start the Decade off Spicy, Elst Brewing Company, Noon – 10:00 PM
- Final Two Days of Science in Motion Exhibition, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, FREE!
- First Saturday Scottish Dance Session, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM
- Ice Bears Winter Hang! with Knoxville Ice Bears Hosted by New2Knox, 5:30 PM, $16
- True Grit Comedy! Mat Alano-Martin, Gail Grantham, Darrin Price, Birdhouse Knoxville, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, $10
- Mojo Tweed, Last Days of Autumn Brewing, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Daddy-Daughter Date Night / Knoxville Ice Bears vs Evansville Thunderbolts, Civic Coliseum, 7:35 PM, $11 – $36
- Hendry Bombat at Schulz Bräu Brewing Company, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Bill Swann Trio, Bistro at the Bijou, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Lauren Beeler at Pour Taproom, 9:00 PM
- First Bass: Happy Bass Year! The Concourse, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM, FREE!
- Big Dog, Scruffy City Hall, 10:00 PM
- Paul Lee Kupfer, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM
- Fanny and the Paper Straws, Barley’s Taproom, 10:00 PM
Sunday, January 5
- Success Strategy Weekend Hosted by Pure Romance on Tour, Hotel Knoxville Weddings, 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM, $49 – $99
- Final Downtown Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt / Peppermint Trail, Downtown Knoxville & Old City, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily through January 5
- Jazz Brunch, Chesapeake’s, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Jazz Brunch, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Knoxville Pink Bride Wedding Show, Knoxville Convention Center, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, $12 – $15
- 8th Annual Open House, Circle Modern Dance, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM, FREE!
- Cub Club Open House Hosted by Knoxville Ice Bears, Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Free – $5
- Final Holidays on Ice Presented by Home Federal Bank, Historic Market Square, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (through January 5), Free – $10
- Marble City Opera presents an Evening of Shakespeare, St John’s Cathedral, 3:30 PM, $10 – $25
- Final Day of Science in Motion Exhibition, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, FREE!
- First Sunday Celtic Jam for Beginners, Boyd’s Jig & Reel, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- BINGO at Barley’s with Camp-King Productions! Barley’s Taproom, 5:00 PM
- Embodied Wisdom (Meditation), Broadway Academy of Performing Arts and Event Center, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $10 – $20
- The Maggie Valley Band, Barley’s Taproom, 8:00 PM
- Brad Heller & the Fustics, 10:00 PM
Monday, January 6
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Taylor Raynor / Chelsea Ford and The Trouble, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- Mighty Musical Monday Vintage Film Celebration with Mighty Wurlitzer organ performances by Freddie Brabson, Tennessee Theatre, Noon, FREE!
- Postcard Print Exchange 2-Part Workshop, Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM (second class at the same time, Wednesday, December 8), $75
- Monthly Meeting Hosted by Sisterhood of Lavender, Time Warp Tea Room, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Poker Night, Downtown Grill and Brewery, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM / 9:00 PM – Midnight
- Monday Women’s Circle at Blount Mansion, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, $10
- The End Is Near: Welcome 2020, Birdhouse Knoxville, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, $5
- Candle Making Workshop, Trailhead Beer Market, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, $10 suggested donation
- 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
- Mason Via and Hot Trail Mix, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, January 7
- TVBA Business Expo & Veteran Job Fair, Marriott Knoxville, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Becoming an Entrepreneurial Nonprofit, Alliance for Better Nonprofits, 9:00 AM – Noon, $25 – $225
- WDVX Blue Plate Special: Liam Bauman / The Betty Fox Band, Visitor Center, Noon, FREE!
- ULI Hosted by NAI Koella RM Moore – South High Behind the Scenes Tour, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- January Happy Hour Hosted by Young Professionals of Knoxville at Club LeConte, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, FREE but RSVP
- City Council Meeting, Main Assembly Room, City County Building, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Bewitched Bellydance Class, Broadway Academy of Performing Arts and Event Center, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, $13
- 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
- Matt Nelson, Barley’s Taproom, 9:00 PM
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