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FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK

First Friday of the Month DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, studios, and artist collectives; roam through shops hosting open houses and local artist exhibits.

THE TRI-CITIES SPRING MARKET 2022

Every Saturday through March 26th | 10:00 am-2:00 pm APPALACHIAN FAIRGROUNDS 100 LAKEVIEW ST., GRAY, TN 37615 The Tri-Cities Spring Market will be held at the Appalachian Fairgrounds, located INSIDE the Farm & Home Building, which has heat/ac. There will be over 100 vendors with special door prizes and food trucks for when you get hungry. For more information visit, https://www. nourishknoxville.org/winter-market/

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINTERFEST

Now-February 21st SEVIERVILLE Sevierville and her sister cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are all decked out in lights during the annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration. Viewing Smoky Mountain Winterfest lights with friends and family is a great way to get in the holiday spirit – and with more than 15 million lights in a 25-mile stretch, there’s certainly plenty of looking to do! Winterfest lights are a huge draw, but once visitors arrive, they also find incredible shopping, attractions, and area holiday shows.

FEBRUARY

MEAN GIRLS

Through February 6th | Various times TENNESSEE THEATRE Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical. The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Get tickets to the show at https://www. tennesseetheatre.com/event/G5viZpRKkhkAK/mean-girls/

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WINTERJAM 2022

5:00 pm THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA Winter Jam is an incredible evening of live concerts by the top artists in Christian music, plus worship and ministry, to encourage believers and share the good news with those who have yet to trust Christ. Tickets are $10 at the door.

2022 COVENANT KIDS RUN KICKOFF AT ZOO KNOXVILLE

12:00 pm KNOXVILLE ZOO Join us for our annual Covenant Kids Run Kickoff at Zoo Knoxville! Registration for the February 5 Zoo Run is $20 per child, and this fee also covers the child’s registration for the March 26 Covenant Kids Run in downtown Knoxville! Admission to Zoo Knoxville on February 5 is FREE for each child who registers for the fun run and one accompanying guest. Additional guests get half-price admission to the zoo. The February 5 Zoo Run will start at 12 pm.

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VALENTINE’S CRAFTERNOON

3:00 pm ORANGE HAT BREWING COMPANY Join art teacher, Alison Greenhouse, for an art lesson in mixed media collage! Participants at any skill level will create a beautiful work of art to display at home or give as a gift! Tickets for this class are $35 and include instruction, all supplies to make one mixed media artwork and your choice of one OHB beer! Tickets at eventbrite.com

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THE DOGWOOD ARTS HOUSE AND GARDEN SHOW

10:00 am-5:00 pm 701 HENLEY STREET From the ground to the gutters, the House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring provides you the chance to shop hundreds of retailers and manufacturers. More information at www.dogwoodarts.com/ houseandgardenshow

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JEFF DUNHAM- SERIOUSLY?!

5:00 pm KNOXVLLE CIVIC COLISEUM American ventriloquist, stand-up comedian and actor Jeff Dunham has appeared on numerous television shows, including Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show. Now he will appear in Knoxville! Get tickets to his show at https://knoxvillecoliseum.com/event/ jeff-dunham-seriously/

SHOW ME SNAKES

10:00 am- 3:30 pm KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER Show Me Snakes is so much more than just reptile events. They’ve become the leaders in innovating the reptile community and the way reptile shows are operated. This is a two day event, also on February 13th. More information and ticket sales at https://showmesnakes.com/tennessee

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PAINT YOUR OWN PET

8:00 pm PAINTING WITH A TWIST Limit one pet, per person, per canvas please.Class instructors pre sketch pet pictures before class so all artist levels are welcome! More information and registration at www. paintingwithatwist.com

GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS BACK ON TOUR

8:00 pm KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM Beloved Mexican-American comedian Gabriel Iglesias is a man of many talents, and he employs them all in his uproarious stand-up act. Iglesias is a lighthearted performer who always brings the laughs on his acclaimed tours, and he’s back on tour. Find tickets at www.ticketmaster.com/gabriel-fluffyiglesias-back-on-tour-knoxville-tennessee-02-18-2022/ event/1B005B6CA18C7826

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS COMING TO KNOXVILLE

7:00 pm THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. is an international professional bull riding organization based in Pueblo, Colorado and they’re coming to Knoxville. Don’t miss this one-night event in the heart of Knoxville. Limited availability. Buy tickets to the invintation at https://pbr.com/event-schedule/

THE YOU AND ME TOUR: AN EVENING WITH DREW AND ELLIE HOLCOMB

8:00 pm TENNESSEE THEATRE Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband-and-wife Americana duo from Nashville. Although they’re no longer in the same band, An Evening with Drew and Ellie Holcomb is a special engagement event, allowing the Holcombs to collaborate once again. Find more information and tickets at https://www. tennesseetheatre.com/event/G5viZpSBnlUtN/the-you-metour-an-evening-with-drew-and-ellie-holcomb/

SUNSPHERE OBSERVATION DECK REOPENS

Free SUNSPHERE 810 CLINCH AVE KNOXVILLE, TN 37902 In preparation to the World’s Fair 40th Anniversay, the Sunsphere has undergone some renovations and we anticipate their reopening on the 22nd. The 4th level of the Sunsphere houses the Observation Deck. It offers a 360-degree view of the original 1982 World’s Fair site (now World’s Fair Park), downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, the University of Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountains.

DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE

8:00 pm KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM Join Special Guest Stars Kaitlyn Bristowe & Iman Shumpert ath this wonderful show! Your favorite dancers are makingtheir way to the stage in your time! Get tickets and more information at https://dwtstour.com/

3RD ANNUAL TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE

6:30 pm-10:00 pm FARRAGUT COMMUNITY CENTER In conjunction with Tennessee Songwriters Week (Feb. 20-26), Visit Farragut will host its third annual Songwriters Showcase event. This year’s event will feature duos who write together. Tickets can be purchased at townoffarragut.org/register.

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“YOU SHOULD’VE BEEN THERE!” WORLD’S FAIR EXHIBITION

ROGERS-CLAUSSEN FEATURE GALLERY In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair, the Museum of East Tennessee History invites you to visit the interactive, one-of-a-kind exhibition.

ACTON CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR

1:00 pm-4:00 pm TENNESSEE VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Observe children launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace. Let your child participate or come support local children. www. childrensbusinessfair.org/knoxville-tennessee-acton

THE SHAMROCK BALL: FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE

2:00 pm-4:00 pm OR 7:00 pm-9:00 pm FARRAGUT COMMUNITY CENTER There will be music, light refreshments, a craft, and a photo. Tickets are $20 for a couple and $30 for a family; A family is defined as children, stepchildren, parents or legal guardians. Tickets can be purchased in advance at townoffarragut.org/ register, by phone at 865-218-3376 or in person at the Farragut Community Center. There will be no ticket sales at the door this year. Ticket sales start Tuesday, Jan. 18, and close at noon on Friday, Feb. 25.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

7:00 pm BIJOU THEATRE Join us for 2-nights of Banff Mountain Films, with two sets of different films! The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Get tickets at KnoxBijou.org.

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JIMMY EAT WORLD & DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL - SURVIVING THE TRUTH TOUR

7:00 pm TENNESSEE THEATRE Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional will be touring together in the spring of 2022 and are making their way to Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at www. tennesseetheatre.com/events/

MERCYME INHALE (EXHALE) SPRING 22 TOUR

7:00 pm THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma. The band consists of lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul, and they’re making their way to Knoxville for a onenight show! For more information and tickets, visit www. knoxvilletickets.com/mercyme

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KNOXVILLE ST. PATRICK’S PARADE

1:00 pm KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER 5441 CLINTON HWY KNOXVILLE, TN 37912 The Parade travels through the streets of downtown Knoxville. The parade units will be staged on Howard Baker Jr. Blvd., travel up Church St. and turn right on Gay Street, continue over Summit Hill and make the sharp turn onto Jackson Ave. The parade will disband just past Barley’s in the parking lot on Jackson and Willow. www.knoxstpatricksparade.com.

33RD ANNUAL IJAMS RIVER RESCUE

IJAMS NATURE CENTER It’s a great way to safely get out, get active, and clean up the Tennessee River and its creeks and streams to make the Greater Knoxville Area an even better place to live, work, and play! This event brings together 500-800 volunteers to remove between 10-40 tons of trash from the Tennessee River’s shorelines and its tributary creeks. In 2021, about 500 volunteers safely removed 15+ tons of garbage from 32 sites! Let’s blow that “out of the water” in 2022! Register at www.ijams.org/ijams-river-rescue

BIG EARS FESTIVAL

Through March 27th VARIOUS DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE AREAS The Big Ears Festival brings together artists and music lovers from all over the world and an exhilarating, unforgettable four days of musical adventure, discovery, and fun. Nestled in Knoxville’s intimate and historic downtown, festival goers are offered nearly 200 performances during the festival—at restored historic theaters, soaring churches, refurbished warehouse spaces. The festival experience is full of surprises. More information and tickets at www.bigearsfestival.org

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MAMMOTHMARCH KNOXVILLE

8:30 am VARIOUS DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE AREAS Hike 20 miles in the beautiful rolling woodlands of Ijams Nature Center, the remote Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area and Baker Creek Preserve. You have 8 hours to master the challenge and finish exhausted but proud and happy. Register at www.raceroster.com/events/2022/55892/ mammothmarch-knoxville