Sticky Business – Knoxville Children’s Theater (April 10 – 26, select dates and times) For the more inquisitive and creative young minds among us, the story we’ve been fed of Goldilocks is one that’s far too convenient. While it may not be fairy tale canon, this new spin on the classic short story adds a little flair and modern action to the timeless tale.
Eurydice – River and Rail Theater Company (April 16 – May 3, select dates and times) This spin on the classic Greek myth puts the plot on its own head, as audiences will follow Eurydice just moments after her death and a wedding day spent in the underworld. While her groom to be, Orpheus, is above ground in grief, his betrothed is wading through her own ways of moving on and reuniting with loved ones.
Hats in Bloom – Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (April 17, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Those big, blooming Easter pieces of headwear are worn sparingly, but maybe their season can extend a little further in the name of philanthropy. At Hats in Bloom, guests are invited to don their best floral hat in celebration of the garden’s every growing mission. Guests can expect drinks, snacks and a seated lunch alongside a presentation of this year’s collection from milliner Patricia Frankum.
Old School Brew Tour – Fred’s Around the Corner (April 17, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.) It’s not often that a built in designated driver is an amenity for a pub crawl, but ACE Tours Knox is going to have its patrons roaming the streets in style Friday evening. This three hour tour included four stops and a dozen tastings around town and aboard the retro trolley to scratch that historical itch that Downtown Knoxville is becoming known for. Tickets are $75 for drinkers, and $50 for non-drinkers.
Brick Blast – Middlebrook Pike UMC (April 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) The Knoxville Lego User Group (LUG), now in its fifth year, is turning this church into a haven for creators and builders of their own organic creations. Ditch the instruction booklets and come see some of the best freeform Lego builders in the game and marvel at their creations. Stations for children including a free build area and a scavenger hunt will be available at this totally free event.
Earth Day Festival – Baker Creek Bottoms (April 18, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.) This celebration of mother nature, highlighted by East Tennessee’s natural backdrop, aims to highlight some of Knoxville’s most prominent users of the natural world in the form of food, drink and vendor markets interspersed on the grounds of Baker Creek Bottoms. Admission to the event is completely free.
Hunter Hayes – Bijou Theater (April 19, 7:30 p.m.) Hunter Hayes first showed himself to the world as a wunderkind at the White House, but his newest record and subsequent tour is trying to expand the expectations that have been placed on him from such a young age. One of country music’s most formidable young stars is now stepping into full adulthood, and the songs he’s writing are a reflection of that newfound maturity. While he’s bound to bring back some childhood nostalgia, he’s ready to challenge your outlook on the character he’s tirelessly trying to cultivate.
William Shatner Live on Stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Tennessee Theater (April 19, 7 p.m.) It may not be the command center of the Starship Enterprise, but the Tennessee Theater is known for transporting audiences off world and into an immersive experience. Now, the Enterprise’s captain is coming back to the main chair to speak on the beloved sequel film in the hit franchise that continues to inspire and activate imaginations across generations.
Adam Delahoussaye is a freelance writer for KnoxTNToday who loves telling stories about music, arts, and culture in and around his hometown. Have a story for Adam? He can be reached at delahoussaye1267@gmail.com or by text at 865-919-5059 with your story idea.
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