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.

"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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"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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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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"Run, Katie, Run!" Concert
Feb
28
7:00 PM19:00

"Run, Katie, Run!" Concert

"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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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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Secret Cellar Wine Tasting
Jun
21
6:00 PM18:00

Secret Cellar Wine Tasting

A unique fundraising event for the Grove Theater to help us make much needed repairs!

Bring two bottles of the same wine, and you could take home a whole cellar full of wine! 1 Bottle for tasting and 1 bottle is for the cellar! You will judge the wines and the person that brings the Best Wine wins the cellar.

Tickets: $75 in advance $85 at the door.

*ONLY THOSE WHO BRING WINE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CELLAR

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2025 Flatwater Storytelling Festival
Jun
6
to Jun 7

2025 Flatwater Storytelling Festival

Get ready for the 2025 Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival! This June 6-7, experience the magic of live storytelling with three incredible voices: Bil Lepp, a Flatwater Festival veteran, The Rev. Robert Jones, returning from Detroit, and a new voice to the festival, Anne Shimojima, from Chicago. 

For more information about the festival, schedule details or this year’s storytellers, go to www.flatwatertales.com.

Tickets are $15 (+ online fee) for adults, or $5 (+ online fee) for children. Choose from one of four unique performances - or see all four shows for the price of three by purchasing the Full Tales Pass!

Click here to pre-order your tickets today!

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ORCMA Coffee Concert - (free!)
May
11
3:00 PM15:00

ORCMA Coffee Concert - (free!)

The Coffee Concerts, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association (ORCMA), are a delightful series of free concerts featuring talented local artists. Held in Oak Ridge, TN, these concerts offer the perfect blend of beautiful music and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making them a beloved part of our community’s cultural calendar.

​​Accessibility: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy live music. Our Coffee Concerts are free and open to the public, ensuring that music is accessible to all members of our community.

Showcasing Local Talent: The series highlights the incredible talent of local musicians and singers, providing them with a platform to share their artistry with a wider audience.

 Diverse Repertoire: Each concert features a varied program, from classical masterpieces to contemporary favorites and everything in between, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

We invite you to join us for an upcoming Coffee Concert! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy great music and community spirit.

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Creative Edge Spring Dance Recitals
May
9
to May 10

Creative Edge Spring Dance Recitals

Creative Edge Dance Studio presents their 2025 Spring Dance Recital!

Tickets for ages 13+ are just $15 (children age 12 and under are free) and cover all three shows!

Tickets are available at the door on the day of the performance - or -

Click here to purchase tickets today!

  • Friday, May 9th @ 7:00 pm - "Anastasia"
    Advanced Ballet, Ballet C, Ballet D/E, Pointe 1, and Pre-Pointe

  • Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00am - “Twist and Shout”

    Preschoolers; Ballet A & B; Jazz A, B, & C; Tap A, B, & C; 
    Hip Hop 1; Lyrical 1, Competition Mini Team;
    ​Competition Solos, Duets, Trios

  • Saturday, May 10 @ 5:00pm - “My Way”

    Adult Tap, Advanced Hip Hop, Advanced Jazz,
    Advanced Tap, Hip Hop 2, Hip Hop 3, Intermediate Jazz, Intermediate Tap, Jazz D, Jazz E, Lyrical 2, Lyrical 3, Musical Theater 1 & 2, Tap D
    Competition Junior and Senior Teams
    Senior Solos

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"A Bag Full of Fables" - presented by SAIL youth theater
Apr
25
to Apr 26

"A Bag Full of Fables" - presented by SAIL youth theater

Join SAIL’s lively troupe of young actors and Aesop—who may be long gone from this earth, but is still the life of the party!—as they bring to the stage the tried and true stories of, “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” and “The Sun and the Wind.”

2 SHOW TIMES! Friday, April 25th @ 6:30pm - OR - Saturday, April 26th @ 6:30pm

TICKETS: $7 - or - $25/family; purchase at the door or online at www.ticketsource.us/symbiosis-arts-interactive-learning-llc

SAIL is a unique Christian arts school cooperative that provides artistic and collaborative experiences which present students with the opportunities to navigate through the creative process in their personal and professional futures.

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