Barrelhouse • Live Music from Johnny Revenant • Johnny Revenant takes the stage for a free live concert! • 7:00 pm • • • Cider Release: Thelonius’ Crescendo • Thelonius’ Crescendo is a citra dry-hopped cider created by Gypsy Circus cidermaker Chad Theodore 9+ Year Homebrewer and now Cider Maker. • Don’t miss this artisanal creation exclusively from Gypsy Circus! • • • Messy Nessi Vision Board Class • Looking forward to a new you in the new year? Have you been dreaming of all the ways you’d like to implement positive change in 2023? If so, then join me for an afternoon of planning for just that! We’ll be utilizing the idea of a conventional vision board, only we’ll be crafting beautiful works of art on stretched canvases! Using various mixed media, you’ll have the opportunity to create a gorgeous piece of art to adorn your walls that is specific to the goals you want to achieve in the new year. The purpose of a vision board is to create visual representations of the goals you’d like to achieve then place them in a space you frequent the most. The idea is that the more often you see these images, the more likely they are to manifest in your reality since the constant reminder helps keep you focused on and attuned to your goals • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm
Bijou Theatre • Scott Miller with David Childers Opening • Recently inducted to the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame, fiery roots-rock singer/songwriter SCOTT MILLER returned to his native Virginia to tend the family farm while continuing to release and perform new music informed by that rural area, history, and Appalachia. “[Miller combines] the emotional honesty and intelligence of a singer/songwriter with the swagger and enthusiasm of a rock & roller… a gifted and eclectic solo artist.” (AllMusic.com) Recently on tour with Patty Griffin, Robbie Fulks, Paul Thorn, Robin & Linda Williams, and American Aquarium. • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm
Knoxville Ice Bears vs Huntsville Havoc •Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum • Ink in the Rink Night • Got a tattoo you’re proud of (or that you greatly regret)? Show it off on the jumbotron with the return of Ink in the Rink with the Ice Bears! Our tattoo cam will look for the city’s best (or worst)! It’s your chance to display your ink on the big screen! During the first intermission, we will showcase some of our favorite artwork. If you are interested in participating Click Here • Join us on the ice for our intermission tattoo contest, judged by local tattoo artists! Whether your tattoo is sentimental, hilarious, or just plain awesome, display it proudly as the Ice Bears look to “tattoo” the puck in the back of the net! • Get Tickets Here• Puck Drop at 7:35 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing Knoxville • This Ain’t A Scene, It’s A Stout Tap Takeover – Emo Night • Dig out your studded belt, pull on those skinny jeans, and stock up on black eyeliner because Emo Night is coming to our taproom! • We’re honoring your darkened heart with beers to match, some of our rare stouts are heading to the mosh pit for a tap takeover • Knoxville Mobile Karaoke will be here from 8:00 – 11:00 pm for you to finally have a chance at singing your favorite Emo and Pop-Punk songs! • 50% off dark t-shirts • 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Frog Juice Kombucha & Boocherie • Pants Off Dance Off • Hosted by Cleo Taurus of Queer Matchmaking! • If you’re feeling nostalgic, dig through your closets, babes — its Y2K themed dance party vibes! The playlist will feature danceable pop from late 90’s early 2000’s. If you have music requests you can request them at the event • Dress up in theme, or whatever you feel comfortable in! Take off your clothes if you want to! All bodies are welcome • Consent is mandatory, always • $10 is all you need for a good evening at The Boocherie • Get Tickets Here • Ticket Includes First Drink • This is a SOBER BAR • Growler fill Fridays – $5 off growler fills • Party Starts at 9:00 – 1:00 am
CORE Knoxville • Drag Show • We have an amazing show to kickoff the weekend with our show director Mercedes Alexander, Show Host Tony WithA Tee, Diana Hart and Carry Underboob!! This is a wonderful lineup that you don’t wanna miss!!! Shows at 11:30 pm and 1:15 am!! Make sure you’re coming out FRIDAY to kick off your weekend with us at Core!! • Happy Hour 5-7pm
The Vault • Luxe Nights • Starting at 9 PM every Friday and Saturday, The Vault will be hosting a DJ from Art of House Knoxville! Come enjoy some beats and drinks in our swanky underground cocktail lounge • 9:00 pm
Central Cinema • Central Cinema is a community moviehouse located in the heart of North Knoxville’s Happy Holler neighborhood. Following a year of COVID-19 closure we are now back to more or less full speed, offering a schedule of films, series and special events seven nights a week • Schedule: INFINITY POOL at 2:00, 7:00, & 9:30 pm • THE WHALE at 4:00 pm • Get Tickets Here
Knox Brew Tours • West Knox Tour• We’ll be visiting our friends at Orange Hat, Crafty Bastard-West, Abridged, and Albright Grove! Fridays at 6:30pm, hop on our BREW BUS with us to experience the best in the West! • 6:30 pm • Get Tickets Here • • Downtown WALKING Tour • Explore Knoxville’s downtown beer scene by foot on the Downtown Beer & History Walking Tour! Discover local lore and enjoy locally produced pours of delicious craft beer! 21+, Valid Photo ID Required. Rain or Shine • Get Tickets Here • 4:30 pm • • • The Original BREW BUS Tour • Our Original BREW BUS Tour is your backstage pass to local beer! Each tour consists of a behind-the-scenes look at 4 local breweries with 12 guided tastings, snacks, and transportation • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm • •
Brew Bus Knoxville• The Brew Bus is a hop-on, hop-off brewery transportation service serving the Knoxville area. While your Brew Bus pass is active, you are welcome to hop-on and hop-off the bus at any of our advertised weekly route stops at your leisure! Be sure to check our timetable for times, stops, and the final drop-off location • Breweries: Printshop Brewing Co. // Next Level Brewing Co. // Elst Brewing Co. // Hexagon Brewing Co. • Get Passes & Schedules Here
Tennessee Riverboat • Deluxe Dinner Cruise: The Deluxe Dinner Cruise is our most romantic cruise. Sailing Friday and Saturday nights for two hours down the beautiful Tennessee River. After dinner you can enjoy the sights as we cruise back into downtown Knoxville or dance the night away on our dance floor • Get Tickets Here • 7:00 pm • • Evening Sightseeing Cruise • Sightseeing cruises are the perfect way to see and find out more information about Knoxville, The Tennessee River and the history of riverboats. You can ride most lunch and dinner cruises on the top deck as a sightseeing guest (without the meal) • Get Tickets Here • 7:00 pm
Knoxville Food Tours• Explore the history of the city including the development and achievements of Knoxville as well as special insights on local culture, art and architecture. Enjoy multiple food tastings of signature and specially selected dishes at some of Knoxville’s best new and iconic restaurants featuring local products in Southern and Appalachian cuisine. Enough for a meal and more! Experience downtown Knoxville like a local by traveling through the revitalized neighborhoods of Market Square, Gay Street or the Old City with historian and author of the book Lost Restaurants of Knoxville, Paula Johnson. Add pairings from local craft beer breweries, wine flights, craft cocktails, Tennessee whiskey, bourbons or even moonshine. Enjoy our Partner Perks – special deals for tour guests from great local shops, boutiques and services! • Ticket price of $99 per person includes: A guided historical tour of the city, food tastings and gratuities for servers at restaurants • Get Tickets Here • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Volunteer Princess Cruises• Sunset Dinner Cruise • Cruise the waters of the Tennessee River in air-conditioned or heated comfort and luxury with our narrated sightseeing tour. Relax in the sun on the front deck or find comfort in the climate-controlled interior salons as you listen to the Captain entertain you with details about the points of interest. See the multi-million dollar waterfront homes! Keep an eye out for local wildlife such as eagles, osprey, and more! Let our attentive crew pamper you as you cruise in comfort and style on the most elegant yacht in Knoxville, TN • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm
Running & Outdoors
Looking for Some Awesome Outdoor Adventures Check Out Knoxville Adventure Collective • Each paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, or hydro-biking adventure includes all you need to launch from a private dock and paddle the downtown Knoxville area. Enjoy the views of bustling downtown Knoxville, local wildlife, architectural structures, and Neyland Stadium from a new perspective! Or embark on an exploratory tour of waterways on the Forks of the River, choose guided or self-guided option. We also have great mountain bike and greenway/town bikes to rent! • Click Here
Dance Yoga Connection • Yoga with Props • Yoga with Props is designed to help you unlock your awareness and potential in your yoga practice. I’m this class, Sasha will teach you how to use blocks, yoga straps, bolsters and other tools to grow your yoga practice in a healthy way • 4:30 pm
Pour Taproom• Friday Fun Run with 865 Running • We’re bringing back the fun on Fridays!!! This FREE Fun Run starts every Friday beginning 6/25 at 630PM from Pour Taproom! We’ll run 3 miles through downtown, World’s Fair Park, and the river walk. Then we’ll come back for drinks with 10% off! All levels are welcome, so come hang out with us! • 6:30 pm
Barley’s Knoxville• THE BIG PLATE WITH AIRSHOW • The WDVX Blue Plate Special® moves to Barley’s on Friday where WDVX hosts a live performance radio show at noon, with your host Red Hickey. It’s The Big Plate. Airshow will play this free event. Airshow is a high-flying four-piece jamband that’s sure to soar to the top of every rock/jamband fans priority list this year. Having originally formed in Reading, PA, childhood best friends, Steve Gallagher (guitar/vocals) and Cody Chelius (mandolin/vocals), spread their wings and migrated to Nashville, TN in 2015 • Noon • • • THEN Live Music From: ROANOKE & BEE TAYLOR • Roanoke seamlessly blend a 70s/80s aesthetic with modern sensibility by delving into a mystic rock core. For 8 years, these elements have persisted in their music, evolving as the band has risen through the ranks of the independent rock scene. Mysticism is a primary component to the band’s foundation and not only in their lyrical themes – the band’s live shows bring their spirituality and mysticism all to fruition. Roanoke has grown into a road-tested outfit, retaining an affinity for raising energy and rich vocal harmony. Their live shows have won over audiences since the band first started touring 6 years ago. • “Bee Taylor is an artist and lyricist who’s melodies will conjure up all the feelings of a mysterious night in New Orleans. Whether you want to parade down the streets or peek inside a shade drawn window, she is not one to miss the appointment of jazz, funk, roots, and soul • $5 Cover• 10:00 pm
Pour Taproom (Knoxville, TN) • Live Music from Brent Hyder•9:00 pm • • • Friday Fun Run with 865 Running • We’re bringing back the fun on Fridays!!! This FREE Fun Run starts every Friday beginning 6/25 at 630PM from Pour Taproom! We’ll run 3 miles through downtown, World’s Fair Park, and the river walk. Then we’ll come back for drinks with 10% off! All levels are welcome, so come hang out with us! • 6:30 pm
Boyd’s Jig & Reel • Live Music from Big Country’s Empty Bottle • Big Country’s Empty Bottle was formed with the chance meeting between guitarist & singer Adam Petty and guitarist Sam McAteer circa 2007. The two soon started jamming together and immediately connected musically. Shortly after their meeting, they began to diligently write new material and learn various traditional bluegrass songs they would later spice up to make their own songs. Eventually, they added Jonathan Keeney, Will Ross, and percussionist Steve Corrigan to the group. The five musicians have found an original sound comprised of almost every style of music that also attracts an extensive range of fans. Enjoy these incredible performers at Boyd’s Jig & Reel • No Cover • 21+ • 9:00 pm
Monkey’s Bar Knoxville• Live Music from Redd Music • Join us to hear lovely Redd Music take over the bar with her Americana tunes! • 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Bistro at the Bijou• Live Jazz Music from The Chuck Mullican Jazz Bonanza • Make it dinner & a show with the outstanding Bistro at the Bijou food & delectable cocktails! • 8:00 pm
Preservation Pub • Live Music from Airshow• High-flying jamband located in Nashville, TN • Starting at 8:00 pm • • • THEN: Live Music from CHEW• “[CHEW] invoke space age visions prone to explosions of electronic starburst mutiny that could have been made 50 years ago in an acid manufacturer’s garage… psychedelia’s original no-holds-barred spirit alive and in very rude health.” -Prog Magazine (UK) • 11:30 pm • $5 – $10 Cover • Free Before 7:00 pm • All Starts at 8:00 pm
The Pilot Light• Live Music from VELVETGUT PARRY • A night of noise, dancing, and rocking roll with VELVETGUT PARRY • $10 Cover at the Door • 21+ • 8:00 pm
West Knoxville
Open Chord Stage • The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors• The Ultimate Doors was formed with the intention of preserving The Doors’ music and performances as well as bringing an authentic experience to the old and the new generations of Doors fans. With great attention to detail, The Ultimate Doors provide their audiences with an authentic looking and sounding tribute to Jim Morrison & The Doors. From Jim Morrison’s leather outfits all the way down to the color of the microphone cable, The Ultimate Doors leaves no stone unturned in bringing an authentic Doors tribute show to the stage • All Ages | Doors 6:00 pm | Show 8:00 pm | $25 • Get Tickets Here
BrickYard Bar & Grill • Deathcore Night – Disarmer / Regions / Nomad / Quiescent Mantis • Black Hearts Productions is proud to host deathcore & metalcore from some of the heaviest bands in the region. Dont miss out on this brutal night of breakdowns and beatdowns • Featuring: Disarmer (Knoxville Deathcore) // Regions (Charlotte Slam) // NomadTN (East TN Metalcore) // Quiescent Mantis (Knoxville Thrash) • $10 ADV / $15 Day Of • Tickets Here• 7:00 pm Doors & 8:00 pm Music • 18+
Tennessee Tap House • Fridays we have Fish and Chips and chopped Steak on special! • Live Music from Uncle Funky & Z Rowe Ca$h• Good Friends, Great Food and Drinks, tolerable Music! • All ages welcome, No Cover! • 7:00 pm
Union Place Bar & Grill• Live Music from Kenny Brown and Friends • Kenny Brown and Friends rocking out on the Union Place Stage • Drink and Late Night food specials all night! • 7:30 pm
Aloft Knoxville West• Live Music from CJ’S One-Man-Band Premiere • The Aloft Hotel has got it going on! This place has pool tables, board & card games with beautiful lounge sofas, fantastic bar room, even a huge kitchen with condiments! And this month on the last Friday, the music will be played by yours truly, CJ THE PIANOMAN giving you guys the best of all genres and taking requests! • 7:30 pm
North Knoxville/Old North Knoxville/Powell/Fountain City
Barrelhouse • Live Music from Johnny Revenant • Johnny Revenant takes the stage for a free live concert! • 7:00 pm • • • Cider Release: Thelonius’ Crescendo • Thelonius’ Crescendo is a citra dry-hopped cider created by Gypsy Circus cidermaker Chad Theodore 9+ Year Homebrewer and now Cider Maker. • Don’t miss this artisanal creation exclusively from Gypsy Circus! • • • Messy Nessi Vision Board Class • Looking forward to a new you in the new year? Have you been dreaming of all the ways you’d like to implement positive change in 2023? If so, then join me for an afternoon of planning for just that! We’ll be utilizing the idea of a conventional vision board, only we’ll be crafting beautiful works of art on stretched canvases! Using various mixed media, you’ll have the opportunity to create a gorgeous piece of art to adorn your walls that is specific to the goals you want to achieve in the new year. The purpose of a vision board is to create visual representations of the goals you’d like to achieve then place them in a space you frequent the most. The idea is that the more often you see these images, the more likely they are to manifest in your reality since the constant reminder helps keep you focused on and attuned to your goals • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm
The Concourse • Two Shows Today • Early Show: Friday Night Live presents Crawlspace and Crawdaddy Jones • Veteran Blues rocker and harmonica wizard, Michael “Crawdaddy” Crawley, has been a mainstay of the Knoxville music scene since the 1990s when he was the leader of Crawdaddy and then The MacDaddies. Michael “Crawdaddy” Crawley is one of the hardest working men in the Knoxville music scene. In addition to leading the band, Crawlspace, and playing key roles in two others, Tennessee Sheiks and Y’uns Jugband, he also leads another band, Crawdaddy Jones • Tickets: $10 + fees Advance | $15 At The Door (children 12 & under are free) • Get Tickets Here • 5:00 pm Doors | 6:00 pm Show • ALL AGES • Limited seating available • • • LATE SHOW • MARAUDA Presents Rage Room• Midnight Voyage, Cue44, and Sauce Entertainment Present: MARAUDA | Versa | Tape B • Tickets: $35 Day of Show • Get Tickets Here • 10:00 pm Doors | 10:00 pm Show • 18 +
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company • Live Music from Bobby James• Bobby James is in the taproom • Grab a beer and enjoy an acoustic performance of his personal country-rock mix! • 7:00 pm
Geezers Brewery• Live Music from Cullen Kehoe • Music with Friends Featuring: Owen Tharp // Katie Adams // Kevin Feeney • No Cover • Music at 7:00 pm
Fanatic Brewing Company • Live Music from Fountain City Ramblers• Come welcome back the Fountain City Ramblers to Fanatic Brewing for a new year of Fanatic Music Fridays! If you like acoustics and music like Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and more you’ll love the Ramblers • 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Ale’ Rae’s• Live Music from Ray Beltran & BlueMax • Come on out to Ale’ Rae’s this Friday – great food and an always fun crowd. We’ll be swingin’ the night away with our brand of West Coast Jump Blues, Chicago & Texas Blues too • 7:00 pm
Wild Wing Cafe Knoxville • Live Music from Tommie John • Tommie will Deliver a genre-bending mix of energetic, soulful passion acoustic show! • 9:00 pm
Two Doors Down – Maryville• Live Music from Liv Noelle • Don’t miss a great night of music at Two Doors Down with Liv Noelle LIVE! • No Cover • 9:00 pm
The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint • Live Music from The Young Fables (Indoor Show) • The Young Fables are heading inside the Smokin’ Monkey Lounge for a Full Band show! • Free Show! • No outside food and drinks are permitted • 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Windy City Grille• Live Music from Shaun Abbott • Shaun Abbott will be performing an acoustic set list at WCG! He’s always been a crowd favorite and we are so excited to have him back! • 8:00 – 11:00 pm
Brackins Blues Club• DJ Emmaculant J• We absolutely love DJ Emmaculant J. He combines everything from old school country and hip hop to the latest and greatest hits that you love! • No Cover • 9:00 pm
The Admiral Pub Farragut• Live Music from GasStationSushi • Great night of music and the addition of our new drink menu featuring an amazing collection of bourbon, scotch, tequila as well as wine, beer and great food • No Cover • 7:00 pm
Crafter’s Brew • Live Music with Down Town Claxton Duo • Smith and Wilks Jamming out on some classics! Gonna be a blast! • All Ages, No Cover • 7:00 pm
Ridge Runners• Live Music with Zak Saltz Band• Don’t miss a great night of music with Zak Saltz Band at Ridge Runners! • No Cover • 21+ • 9:30 pm
Clinch River Brewing• Live Music from Barry Faust • Friday local legend Barry Faust playing blues, ragtime, raggae and wherever else he comes up with • 6:30 pm (Norris)
The Back Door Cafe • Live Music from Mike Litton • All the way from Virginia, Mike Litton will be back Friday night for an awesome night of entertainment! Come have some great food and great fun, and enjoy the coldest beer in town! • 7:00 – 10:00 pm • Bucket Special & Strip Basket Special (Lafollette)
Peaceful Side Social Brewery + Craft Kitchen • Live Music from Randy Goodman • Every Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm we feature local musicians to entertain you while you replenish with our craft beer and bites! Free and fun for all ages • 4:30 pm
Puckett’s Pigeon Forge• Live Music from THE WARMAN TRIO • You can find The Warman Trio every Friday night at beautiful Pucketts in Pigeon Forge from 6:30-8pm. The Warman Trio is a father and two daughter retro style family band that adds their own personal flair to the rock’n’roll & country hits from the 1950’s & 60’s. The father, Rick, takes lead as front man while 21 year old Presley Jewell slaps doghouse bass and 20 year old Jessica is an energetic show on drums and percussion. They are commonly known for their high energy show and rockabilly style antics. The Warman Trio has logged hundreds of shows since they started in 2018, performing regularly in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas of East Tennessee as house band at Pucketts Restaurant, as well as other local venues such as theme parks, festivals, fairs, and many more. Their most notable performances have been opening for 15 time GRAMMY Award Winner, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder; Grand Ole Opry Star, Mark Wills; and Country Music Star, Suzy Bogguss• 6:30 pm
Gatlinburg Brewing Company Sevierville • Live Music with Rossdafareye • Join us at GBC in Sevierville for a great night of Appalachian Space Funk with Rossdafareye! • 7:00 pm
Shamrock Pub• Downstairs: Live Music from Martin Hushat 4:00 pm • Rooftop: Live Music from Big Luke at 8:00 pm (Gatlinburg)
Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge • Live Music from From the EDGE• From the Edge is a new and fresh Rock ‘n Roll cover and with members from East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Providing an electric mix of southern rock and country, to your favorite oldies, they will serve up music you will enjoy. Influences: Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, 80s hair bands, the Eagles, Pretenders and Bryan Adams just to name a few! • 8:00 pm
East TN Billiards • Live Music from T.C. Barnette • T.C. Barnette is one of our favorites and we are looking forward to an entertaining weekend • 6:00 pm
Ole Red Gatlinburg• Live Music from SHAUN 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM // TYSON LEAMON 4:00 – 8:00 pm // JOHNO CLAYTON 9:00 – Midnight
Hannas Old City• DJ Ray Funk spinning the hottest hits of the 80s/90s • Friday & Saturday | Doors open at 9:00 pm | 21+ |
Southbound Knoxville• Knoxville’s Ultimate Dance Party & Nightclub • HOT 104.5’s DJ Eric B spinning the Hottest Hits • Celebrating anything? Ask us about our VIP sections! • Doors open at 9:00 pm • No Cover Before 11:00 pm | 21+
Cotton Eyed Joe•Weekend Dance Party • $2.50 Budweiser/Bud Light/Mich Light/ Yeehaw Dunkel All Night • $11.25 Buckets Of Domestic Beer & $16.25 Buckets of Corona till 10:00 pm • 2 for 1 Well Mixed Drinks from 6:00 – 10:00 pm • $5 Cover for 21 & Over // $10 Cover for 18 – 20 Years Old • Doors Open at 6:00 pm
Club XYZ • The Queens of Club XYZ • Knoxville’s Longest Running Drag Show House Cast • Dancing & Drag Show • 21+ • Showtimes at: 11:30 & 1:00 am • $5 Cover
Old City Sports Bar • Trivia Night with Not Rocket Science Trivia • $100 in Prizes • 7:30 pm • Happy Hour Specials: $2 Domestic Drafts & 2 for 1 Well Drinks from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
The Strip
The Hill • Fried Fish Friday • $8.99 Sandwich & Chips
The Stillhouse Tavern • $1 Off On All Drafts All Day and All Night Long // $3 Fireball // $6 Jameson All Day, Every Day
Farragut/Turkey Creek/Northshore
Water Into Wine• $20 Mystery Bottle of Wine To Go • Whether you are dining in or want to cozy up at home, grab a delicious Mystery Bottle of Wine To Go. Select bottles available but your choice between – Red, White, or Rosé