Thursday, Oct. 20
What: The Organized Grime with Dopapod, Sam & Tre, Loyal Divide
When: 9 p.m.
Where: The Ciderhouse
How much: $8 advance / $10 door
Our take: Read more on page 5.
Friday, Oct. 21
What: Hondoween V
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Old City Entertainment Venue
How much: Free, 21 +
Our take: A night of flowing booze, dancing and a costume contest. What better way to experience a new venue in the Old City?
What: Benefit show featuring Killer Whale, Dead Dog
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Longbranch Saloon
How much: $5 door, donations accepted
Our take: Local bands and their friends are coming together to build a community space for band practice, hold shows, provide a community lending library and more. Come out and support a great cause.
What: Opiate: The Tool Experience
When: 9 p.m.
Where: The Valarium
How much: $8 advance / $10 door
Our take: They’re a tribute band and come with all that implies, but as infrequently as the real band tours live, this might be your best opportunity to see Tool music on stage.
What: Brett Dennen with Blind Pilot
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Bijou Theatre
How much: $20
Our take: With a songcraft whose appeal falls mostly on the college crowd, Dennen has long been a local favorite. Like Corey Smith, even if you like the music the crowd may make the show a 50/50 proposition.
Saturday, Oct. 22
What: Knoxville Horror Film Festival
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Relix Variety Theater
How much: $10 single night / $18 weekend
Our take: Thirty-one films from local provocateurs and international celebrities alike, with awards to follow. Most bang for your buck this weekend, hands down.
What: Rocky Horror Picture Show
When: 11 p.m.
Where: Tennessee Theatre
How much: $9 adult, $7 seniors
Our take: The legendary Transylvanian sci-fi romp is an annual tradition at the Tennessee Theatre complete with accompaniment by the Mighty Wurlitzer. Another must-see this weekend.
Sunday, Oct. 23
What: Fitz & the Tantrums
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Bijou Theatre
How much: $19.50 advance / $21.50 door
Our take: An old school revival act in the spirit of the Dap-Kings, the Tantrum’s mercurial rise has not found its plateau, so you have an opportunity to catch a burgeoning act at the ground level.
What: Knoxville Horror Film Festival
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Relix Variety Theater
How much: $10 single night / $18 weekend
Our take: Thirty-one films from local provocateurs and international celebrities alike, with awards to follow. Most bang for your buck this weekend, hands down.
