Events
Looking for things to do in Johnson City? Browse upcoming local events, live music, festivals, family-friendly activities and more happening throughout the city.
Looking for things to do in Johnson City? Browse upcoming local events, live music, festivals, family-friendly activities and more happening throughout the city.
Teens ages 12–18 can explore Appalachian cryptid lore while learning crochet basics in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center. Supplies are provided, all experience levels are welcome, and advance registration is required. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/teen-creepy-critter-crochet/
The Down Home hosts a community Story Slam on Thursday, October 8. Check the venue’s official page for the current theme, participation details and admission information. Event details: https://www.thedownhome.com/schedule/story-slam-1
Johnson City Public Library screens the documentary “Railroaded,” which examines how the outdoor recreation community responded to impacts on the Nolichucky River Gorge after Hurricane Helene and railroad construction. A question-and-answer session with the director and crew follows the screening. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/railroaded-film-screening-about-the-nolichucky-post-helene/
ETSU Classics professors present a live reading of Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey in the Library’s Polly Peterson Room, followed by discussion of the epic’s continuing relevance and a recent film adaptation. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/odyssey-day/
The Temptations and The Four Tops bring their Motown catalogues to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Check the venue’s official event page for tickets and current event policies. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/the-temptations-and-the-four-tops/
Catchfire Collective performs a chamber-music program at the ETSU Martin Center’s Powell Recital Hall. The ensemble features flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion. Check ETSU for current recital information. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/catchfire-collective-guest-artist-recital/
ETSU’s wind ensembles present a combined concert at the Martin Center for the Arts. Check the university or venue calendar for program and ticket information. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/combined-wind-ensembles-concert/
The ETSU Orchestra presents its fall concert at the Martin Center for the Arts, featuring orchestral works performed by university student musicians under faculty direction. The event is ticketed; check ETSU for current program and ticket information. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/orchestra-fall-concert/