The Grove Theater

The Historic Grove Theatre in Oak Ridge holds a rich history of memories for many in the East Tennessee area. Constructed during the Manhattan Project & recently renovated, the theater is home to numerous local arts organizations. It is currently owned and operated by High Places Community Church.

Crime & Mystery Trivia Night!
Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00

Crime & Mystery Trivia Night!

Gather your friends and come support the Friends of the Grove Theater with a night of mystery-themed trivia, food, beer & fun!

  • Teams of six will work together to answer crime & mystery-themed trivia questions with prizes for the winning team!

  • Tickets cost $150 per team - and include dinner and 2 beer tickets per person. (Limited tickets for individuals will be available - but will not guarantee placement with a trivia team.)

  • Silent and live auction items will also be available to add to the fun!

Tickets go on sale at Eventbrite on January 17th!

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Mahoney - Live at the Grove
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00

Mahoney - Live at the Grove

Mahoney is an acoustic duo made up of Trent Roset and Ryan Massini. Based out of Medicine Hat, they have established themselves as one of Western Canada's most sought-after entertainers.  Mahoney has amassed a repertoire of nearly 1000 cover songs, ranging from Snoop Dogg to Johnny Cash; from Toto to Tool!

To find out more, check out their website at www.mahoneytime.com.

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Standup Comedy with Adam Minnick
Feb
21
7:00 PM19:00

Standup Comedy with Adam Minnick

Update (2/20/26) - Unfortunately, due to low ticket sales, this event is being cancelled

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Family Friendly Comedian Adam Minnick

Adam Minnick is a comedian, writer, podcaster and producer. He has worked at comedy clubs across US cities. Along with clubs domestically and internationally, Adam has performed at many colleges and Universities. Adam combines his act of observational humor with stories of traveling, teaching, appearances, sports, family and his wife to deliver a clean and intelligent act that entertains and engages audiences of all ages. Adam’s unique view on life is due in no small part to having spent much of his youth in the small town of Napoleon, Ohio and Perth, Australia. In addition to working clubs nationwide and appearing at comedy festivals. Adam has become a published Children’s Author with his first book, “The Adventures of My Crazy Uncle Adam”, which has sold domestically and internationally.

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Tune Junkie Weekend
Feb
6
to Feb 7

Tune Junkie Weekend

Tune Junkie weekend is an annual music festival celebrating traditional Irish music. There are workshops for musicians who want to know more about Traditional Irish Music, as well as a Ceili Dance and Showcase concert for everyone to enjoy.

For more information about this event and to order tickets, go to https://www.tradknox.com/tunejunkieweekend and click the link at the upper right corner of the page!

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37th MLK Day Celebration
Jan
19
9:45 AM09:45

37th MLK Day Celebration

The Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) sorority is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its annual Scholarship Program. The free event will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday at High Places Community Church inside the Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge.

Ruby Miller will emcee the event that includes SECME students, the Mount Zion Baptist Church choir, and Scholarship Awards presentations. The keynote speaker will be Josefa Bethea Wall, director of planned giving for Africa University. The Church Women United organization will provide desserts.

Questions may be directed to Freda Boyd fredahopper06@comcast.net. Everyone is encouraged to attend!

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Southern Lights Songwriter Showcase
Dec
6
4:00 PM16:00

Southern Lights Songwriter Showcase

Join us for an unforgettable night of live music, talent, and community!

Come experience incredible performances from **Ryan Roberts, Bryan Backwoods, Juice Cleland, Marc Bz**, and more — plus meet **Pamela Little** from Southern Lights Entertainment and learn how to join our booming artist roster.

Open stage • Great vibes • Live performances • PA provided

Don’t miss your chance to shine and connect with the Southern Lights family!

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"Christmas This Year"
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

"Christmas This Year"

Bring the whole family and get in the TRUE spirit of Christmas with “Christmas This Year”!

Admission is FREE! If you’re able, consider bringing a canned or nonperishable food item to help support High Places Community Church’s food pantry & blessing box.

Two great shows: Thursday at 2pm and Friday at 7pm

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"Christmas This Year"
Dec
4
2:00 PM14:00

"Christmas This Year"

Bring the whole family and get in the TRUE spirit of Christmas with “Christmas This Year”!

Admission is FREE! If you’re able, consider bringing a canned or nonperishable food item to help support High Places Community Church’s food pantry & blessing box.

Two great shows: Thursday at 2pm and Friday at 7pm

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Postponed: "Run, Katie, Run!" Concert
Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

Postponed: "Run, Katie, Run!" Concert

This concert has been postponed to Feb. 28th! Refunds for tickets purchased will be automatically refunded through Eventbrite.

"Run Katie Run" returns to the Grove Theater with a sensational Dolly Parton tribute show!

"HERE I COME AGAIN" is Run Katie Run's nod to Dolly Parton and everything she's contributed to the world throughout her decades-long career. The roots-rock band takes Dolly's greatest hits and adds their own flare to these country & pop classics. Katie Coleman (lead singer) has often been compared to Parton and enjoys adding in fun trivia that she's learned about Dolly's life, live show, accomplishments, and songs.

Run Katie Run has been playing at Dollywood- Dolly Parton's theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN- for the past 5 years and their bond to Parton and her catalog of songs is continually strengthened every year.

Enjoy this inspirational and uplifting show of Dolly's songs! Tickets are $20, available at Eventbrite HERE

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Comedy at the Grove: Brandon Rainwater
Sep
5
8:00 PM20:00

Comedy at the Grove: Brandon Rainwater

ADMIN NOTE 9/2/25: This event has been postponed to a future date (TBA).

Comedy at the Grove welcomes Brandon Rainwater to the stage - and invites YOU to come enjoy a night of clean, hilarious standup comedy.

Brandon Rainwater is a stand-up comedian and content creator with over a million followers across social media. Featured on Time.com, Yahoo, and People Magazine, Brandon is known for his Southern charm, high-energy stage presence, and relatable takes on parenting and everyday life. His mix of heart, humor, and generational jokes keeps audiences laughing and coming back for more.

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Arts of August
Aug
23
6:30 PM18:30

Arts of August

Come check out a GREAT benefit concert - featuring live music from Blue Willow - Analog Kid - Gavin Kat - Eye Candy - Darrow - Sunkiller - DYBBUK - Image Club - and more!

Vendors will also be selling art, music, vinyl and delicious food!

Tickets are $12, with $1 of every ticket going to support a great cause, “Love Learning Music”! To preorder your ticket today, head over to Eventbrite——> HERE

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Toybox Variety Show
Aug
1
7:00 PM19:00

Toybox Variety Show

Do you enjoy macabre and ultra-creative theater arts? Maybe you’re a Tim Burton fan? If so - check out the creative work of “Toybox Theater” on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@TOYBOXTHEATRE) and then come see a variety show like no other!

Toybox, “America's Favorite Cartoon Witch,” will be performing LIVE at the Grove Theater with puppet shows, comedy, storytelling, and a unique traveling toy store.

Tickets are $20 - available for presale on Eventbrite——-> HERE

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Dot the Hypnotist
Jul
12
8:00 PM20:00

Dot the Hypnotist

This family-friendly comedy hypnosis show turns volunteers into stars and makes YOU part of the experience! Doors open at 7 - show begins promptly at 8!

Tickets are $25 and available for at Eventbrite starting June 1st.

Use promocode EARLYBIRD to save 40% off your ticket price until July 1st.

Use promocode DOT to save 20% from July 1st until July 11th.

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