With so many things going on in and around Downtown Knoxville, South Knoxville, and Happy Holler, it can be hard to decide what to do, so we here at Marble Alley Development have chosen to showcase some of the most interesting events for you. Enjoy!
Virtual Brush Lettering Workshop. Saturday, February 6th, 3pm. Online
Brush Lettering Workshop for Beginners!
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of modern calligraphy or brush lettering? Join art teacher, Alison Greenhouse, as she walks you through the basics of brush lettering. This is a virtual class. The virtual platform will be a FB Messenger Room. For more information and tickets please click here.
Don’t Eat The Marshmallow Seminar, Monday, February 8th, 2-3pm. Free! Online
When embarking on challenging educational and career goals, you need to know how to get and stay motivated. Learn how GRIT, a GROWTH MINDSET, and SELF-CONTROL can help you excel as a learner and on the job. This FREE! seminar is hosted by the University of Tennessee Department of Psychology and is open to UTK students and the general public. More info here.
Valentines Day Brunch and Drag Revue. Sunday, February 14th, Seatings at 11am and 2pm. Mill and Mine
#DragBrunch is coming back to The Mill & Mine for Valentine’s Day! It’s the perfect way to enjoy Valentine’s Day with that special someone (and cure your hangover too!. Enjoy an amazing brunch menu while being entertained by some of Knoxville’s most talented drag performers.There are two seatings: 11am and 2pm. Full menu and ticket/reservation info can be found by clicking here. Hurry-tickets sell out fast!
STEAM Sprouts. Monday, February 15th, 10am-12pm, Muse Knoxville
STEAM Sprouts is the perfect way to introduce your Little Learner to science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts. Each Monday morning i February, we will read a fun story, then complete a matching activity in our Outdoor Space PLAYce. This is an outdoor activity. Please dress for the weather! Masks are encouraged, but not required. Be respectful of others and practice social distancing.Restrooms will be available at the pavilion in Chilhowee Park, since the building will be reserved for Learning Pods.
Any admission fees paid go toward the cost of activity supplies.This program is general admission and all programs must be booked online in advance by clicking here. Please note that this program is designed for preschoolers.
Oddities & Curiosities Expo. Saturday, February 20th, 2021 10am-6pm, Knoxville Convention Center - Hall A
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, clothing, jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more.
We truly have something weird for everyone. All items you see at our shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced. More info and ticket information here.
Mystery Link: Expect The Unexpected!
It’s normal for people to talk to their dolls. It’s NOT normal for them to talk back. A Public Safety Department in Texas scared quite a few people last week when they sent out an emergency alert about a talking (and murderous) doll on the loose. Click here to find out the stranger than fiction true story. Bonus points if you can name the movie!
Looking For Downtown Parking?
Downtown has free parking on nights and weekends, but with the expansion project at the State Street Garage, finding parking can be confusing. Keep up-to-date with the city of Knoxville parking blog by clicking here.
Also, There's now an app that can help you strategically pick your parking garage destination, before you even start your car and pull out of the driveway.
Parkopedia.com offers a free phone app that reports data from sensors at the entrances to City-owned downtown garages. So you can see, in real-time, how many parking spaces are available at each garage.
Visit Parkopedia.com to get the app. Enter Knoxville when prompted to enter a city or place.
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