KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of fun things to do in Knoxville this week! From Eric Johnson performing at the Bijou Theatre to a sound bath meditation at Ijams Nature Center, here are some events you can expect.
Thursday, Aug. 8
- ...And Then I Became Free: Stories of Emancipation at Mabry-Hazen House at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Beck's Eighth of August Movie Screening of William H. Hastie: Good & Noble at the Tennessee Theatre at 6 p.m.
- Knoxville Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet at Ijams Nature Center at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9
- Fun Film Friday at the O'Connor Senior Center at 1 p.m.
- Knox Pride Night Market at South Press at 6 p.m.
- "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" at Knoxville Children's Theatre at 7 p.m.
- Evening Paddle at Ijams Nature Center at 7:30 p.m.
- Knoxville Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Ijams Nature Center at 7:30 p.m.
- Traditional Irish Music Concert at Laurel Theater at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10
- I spy... Black Vultures at Seven Islands State Birding Park at 8 a.m.
- Dream Big Back to School Bash at Marble City Market at 11:30 a.m.
- August LitKidz Workshop at The Bottom at noon
- Summer Movie Magic: "Star Wars" at the Tennessee Theatre at 2 p.m.
- Irish Fest on the Hill 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church at 4 p.m.
- 13th annual Girl Talk Fashion Show Gala at the Knoxville Convention Center at 5:30 p.m.
- Adult Book Fair at Union Ave Books at 8 p.m.
- Jazzspirations at Kern's Food Hall at 8 p.m.
- Summer Movie Magic: "Thelma & Louise" at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 11
- [LAST DAY] Nourish Knoxville's Restaurant Week in various locations throughout the region
- Sound Bath Meditation at Ijams Nature Center at 10:30 a.m.
- The Pink Bride at the Knoxville Convention Center at noon
- Beer Olympics at Barrelhouse at 2 p.m.
- Paint and Plant with an Owl Workshop at Ijams Nature Center at 2 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 12
- They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler at the East Tennessee History Center recurring daily
Tuesday, Aug. 13
- Eric Johnson: Straight Up-Tones of Blue Tour at the Bijou Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
- Movie Night: "Shrek 2" at Kern's Food Hall at 8 p.m.