Friday, July 10

SONIC YOUTH

Veteran noise-rock band Sonic Youth, left, might not look so youthful anymore, but they are definitely still "sonic." The evidence is in the rockin' tunes on "The Eternal," the group's latest album. The disc is Sonic Youth's first release on indie-rock mainstay Matador Records, following many years on the big-league Geffen label.

Sonic Youth will entertain at 8 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St.

The Entrance Band will open the show. Admission is $31.50. For info, call 865-656-4444 or visit www.knoxbijou.com.

Saturday, July 11

'THE FULL MONTY'

A group of unemployed factory workers comes up with an unusual way to make money in the musical comedy "The Full Monty," based on the film of the same name.

The play will be presented at 8 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Jackson Square, Oak Ridge. The story contains some adult language and content. Admission is $18-$20.

"The Full Monty" runs through July 26. For info, call 865-482-9999 or visit www.orplayhouse.com.

Sunday, July 12

LOST IN THE TREES

Lost in the Trees, a pop mini-orchestra from Chapel Hill, N.C., will perform at 10 p.m. at Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave.

Led by singer-songwriter Ari Picker, the 13-member ensemble mixes classical and indi-folk approaches - using strings, horns and acoustic guitar - into its own signature style.

Admission is $5. For samples of the band's music, visit www.myspace.com/lostinthetrees.

Monday, July 13

DANETTE MCCRARY RELEASES 'SEAHORSES'

Knoxville performer Danette McCrary will celebrate the release of "Seahorses," her latest collection of instrumental piano music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Swizzles Lounge at the Holiday Inn, Cedar Bluff Road at Interstate 40.

Admission is free.

Tuesday, July 14

QUILTS & LATEX

Two new exhibits will be on display through Sept. 7 at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike.

"Flora, Fauna and Feathers" features art quilts by Sheila Rauen. "To Remove and Replace" is a collection of oil and latex paintings by Heather Middlebrooks.

Wednesday, July 15

'HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE'

The titular wizard prodigy enters his sixth year at Hogwarts in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) discovers a book containing helpful notes from a mysterious former student and learns a few secrets about his nemesis, Voldemort, along the way. The cast of the PG-rated movie includes Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman.

SURF-ROCK NIGHT

Daikaiju, a "psychedelic surf-rock" band from Hunstville, Ala., will will headline a concert at 8 p.m. at The Catalyst, 125 E. Jackson Ave.

Knoxville bands Akashic Mysteries and Destroyed by Magnets will open the show. Admission is $5.

Thursday, July 16

OLD CITY LIVE WITH PAUL THORN

Blues-rock troubadour Paul Thorn, left, of Tupelo, Miss., will headline the Old City Live concert at 8 p.m. on the stage of the Old City Courtyard.

Knoxville country-rocker Chuck Norris will open the show. Admission is free. For information, visit www.myspace.com/oldcitylive.

Friday, July 17

'ADORATION'

Student Simon (Devon Bostick, left) uses an unusual French-class assignment to probe into his family's secret past in the film "Adoration," opening July 17 at Downtown West. He creates a stir by creating a controversial fake identity in class and on the Internet. The cast of the R-rated drama includes Arsinee Khanjian and Rachel Blanchard.

Saturday, July 18

'BEANS & BLUEGRASS'

The second annual "Beans & Bluegrass" benefit will be 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Raccoon Valley Festival Grounds, 265 Patt Lane, Powell. The event will feature bluegrass bands Shadow Ridge and Whitewater, cakes walks; children's activities, food and a silent auction.

Admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the Heiskell Community Center.

Sunday, July 19

MCCLUNG MUSEUM

Take a Sunday afternoon stroll through history, science and art at the Frank H. McClung Museum 1327 Circle Park on the University of Tennessee campus.

The museum currently features the collection "Birds in Art," on display through Aug. 16.

Permanent exhibits include "The Battle of Fort Sanders" - detailing Knoxville's Civil War history; and the centerpiece display "Archaeology & the Native Peoples of Tennessee."

Sunday hours are 1-5 p.m. For information, visit mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.