Old City Performing Arts Center

Address
111 State St.
Knoxville, TN 37902 United States Get Directions
Phone 865-407-0727
Website https://www.riverandrailtheatre.com/old-city-pac

Events at this venue

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  • River & Rail Theatre Presents: Luna Composition Lab’s Musical Theatre Works in Progress

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Luna Composition Lab in collaboration with River & Rail Theatre Company will host newly composed musical theatre works performed by local musicians. Doors will open at 1:20 p.m. Composers: Abby Metcalf, Lola Miller, Madeline Clara Cheng, Sage Shurman, Xingue Song and Yuri Lee. Musicians: Meghan Cluskey, soprano; Nicole Dayton, mezzo-soprano; Sean Whitson, tenor; DeShawn Stevens, bass; Dr. Christy Lee, piano; ...

  • Knoxville Opera: KO Holiday Concert

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    The Knoxville Opera Children's Choir and Knoxville Opera Holiday Quartet will present an afternoon concert of holiday favorites. The event is free, but attendees should register in advance. Seating is limited.

  • River & Rail Theatre: Little Women Opening Performance

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Little Women by Kate Hamill, which will run Dec. 4-21, is a fresh, funny take on the beloved by Louisa May Alcott. With a modern spirit and deep respect for the original, the play adaptation brings the March sisters to life in a way that feels both timeless and new. The play captures all the warmth, love and chaos of ...

  • PAT the play Closing Performance

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Lisa Soland's one-woman play, "PAT," tells the story of Pat Summitt, the legendary head coach of the Lady Vols basketball program. Soland wrote the play and plays the main character in a performance that has been well-received by those who knew Summitt.

  • Enchanted Appalachia: a Fae Folk Masquerade

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Appalachian Equality Chorus will perform "Enchanted Appalachia: a Fae Folk Masquerade," where the veil between the world and the faery realm grows thin, and the fae folk emerge for a night of costumed revelry, mischief and magic. Don whimsical, dark, sylvan, elven, spritely or trickster costumes and vie for a position on the Royal Faery Court with awards and prizes ...

    $30 – $35

  • Marble City Opera: Driving While Black

    Recurring
    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Marble City Opera's new one-act opera explores issues of racial injustice, juxtaposing the story of an African American parent as her son reaches driving age with contemporary news bulletins highlighting the dangerous world beyond a parent’s control.

  • Marble City Opera: The Doctor and The Devils

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    "The Doctor and The Devils" is based on the British gothic horror screen play by Dylan Thomas and the true story of Burke and Hare, who in 1828 Edinburgh, Scotland, murdered at least 16 people and sold their bodies for anatomical dissection. The opera explores the theme “do the ends justify the means” as Dr. Rock uses the bodies to ...

  • Marble City Opera: The Doctor and The Devils

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    "The Doctor and The Devils" is based on the British gothic horror screen play by Dylan Thomas and the true story of Burke and Hare, who in 1828 Edinburgh, Scotland, murdered at least 16 people and sold their bodies for anatomical dissection. The opera explores the theme “do the ends justify the means” as Dr. Rock uses the bodies to ...

  • River & Rail Theatre Opening Night: The Burn Vote

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    It’s 1920 and Harry Burn, the youngest-ever member of the Tennessee Legislature, has been voting no on the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Everything turns when Harry receives a letter from his mother, Febb. He changes his vote and thus the course of American history.

  • Appalachian Equality Chorus’ Enchanted Appalachia: a Fae Folk Masquerade

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Dive into a night of whimsy and wonder at the "Enchanted Appalachia Fae Folk Masquerade" for aerial and circus arts, fire dancers, drag and musical performers. All proceeds benefit Appalachian Equality Chorus's mission to promote inclusion, equality and empathy and create a safe world for all. Attire: whimsical, dark, sylvan, elven, spritely or trickster costumes. Tickets are available HERE.

    $25 – $30

  • Cattywampus Puppet Council Fall Ball

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    The Cattywampus Puppet Council will hold its Fall Ball to raise funds for 2024 programming to help keep the community-based art and giant puppet magic alive in Knoxville. The event will include music, dancing, drinks, snacks, costume photo booth, silent auction, giant puppets, performances by the Knox Honkers & Bangers and a vintage vinyl Halloween DJ set from Xerox the ...

    $60 – $120

  • Appalachian Equality Chorus Masquerade: Decade of Divas

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    The Appalachian Equality Chorus (formerly the Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus) will hold its 4th Annual Masquerade, a Mardi Gras-themed evening of fun, frivolity and live performances. The event is for ages 21 and up. Tickets are available HERE.

    $30 – $35

  • River & Rail Theatre: “The Little Prince” Opening Night

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    River & Rail Theatre Co.’s first-ever Theatre for Young Audiences production will bring one of our favorite children’s stories, "The Little Prince," to life. When a world-weary aviator finds themselves stranded in a strange new world, the friendship and guidance of a small child enables them to shed what is not useful and pay attention to the life and beauty ...

  • Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus Cirque du Masquerade

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus will present its annual Mardi Gras Masquerade event, "Cirque du Masquerade" with a circus' worth of drag cabaret and other musical performances, circus performers, aerial arts and more. Ticket includes light refreshments, and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Masks are required. All attendees are required to provide one of the following: 1. Proof of ...

    $25 – $30

  • Marble City Opera: Royal Flush

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Marble City Opera presents the world premiere of “Royal Flush” by Frank Pesci. Five women play poker – badly. As four women try to exploit each other’s “tells,” the nature of their relationships comes to light in a hilarious and heartwarming fashion. Tickets are available HERE. Attire: Business casual/casual.

    Free

  • Marble City Opera: Royal Flush

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Marble City Opera presents the world premiere of "Royal Flush" by Frank Pesci. Five women play poker - badly. As four women try to exploit each other's "tells," the nature of their relationships comes to light in a hilarious and heartwarming fashion. Tickets are available HERE. Attire: Business casual/casual.

    Free

  • Marble City Opera: Royal Flush

    Old City Performing Arts Center 111 State St., Knoxville, TN, United States

    Marble City Opera presents the world premiere of "Royal Flush" by Frank Pesci. Five women play poker - badly. As four women try to exploit each other's "tells," the nature of their relationships comes to light in a hilarious and heartwarming fashion. Tickets are available HERE. Attire: Business casual/casual.

    Free