Thursday, Nov. 3
What: Clarence Brown Theatre presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Clarence Brown Theatre
How much: $5-$25
Our take: Tony award winner; a crowd pleaser, this play deals with adolescents at a rural spelling bee.
What: Reverend Horton Heat with the Supersuckers
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Valarium
How much: $20 advance / $22 door
Our take: Surf/rockabilly legend returns to Knoxville. Break out your Dickies and red and black garb, and refresh your ink on that Lucky 13 tattoo.
Friday, Nov. 4
What: Clarence Brown Theatre presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Clarence Brown Theatre
How much: $5-$30
Our take: Tony award winner; a crowd pleaser, this play deals with adolescents at a rural spelling bee.
What: Killer Whale with Christmas and Mutations
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Pilot Light
How much: $5
Our take: Local surf thrashers to play first club gig. Nudity is optional.
Saturday, Nov. 5
What: The Skrillex Cell with 12th Planet, Two Fresh and Nadastrom
When: 8 p.m.
Where: The Valarium
How much: Sold out — $30-$40 scalp
Our take: Oh boy, it’s dubstep, this generation’s answer to ska. See the video of Sonny Moore skanking to cement that analogy.
Sunday, Nov. 6
What: Clarence Brown Theatre presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Clarence Brown Theatre
How much: $5-$30
Our take: Tony award winner; a crowd pleaser, this play deals with adolescents at a rural spelling bee.
What: An Evening with Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Tennessee Theatre
How much: $35.75-$75
Our take: The Tennessee Theatre says, “Valastro, baker and star of TLC’s ‘Cake Boss’ will share the stories behind his hit TV series and his colorful Italian family, answer audience questions, and give a live demonstration of the techniques that have made him one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the nation.” Bottom line: There will be cake.
