MetroPulse Events

Carl Gombert: 'Radiant Geometries' -- 01/21/13 at Emporium Center for Arts and Culture

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Emporium Center for Arts and Culture, 100 S. Gay St., Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: An exhibit of drawings and prints by Maryville College art professor Carl Gombert. On display Jan. 4-25. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 4, from 5-9 p.m.

Geri Forkner and Elizabeth Porter: 'Alternate Realities' -- 01/21/13 at Emporium Center for Arts and Culture

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Emporium Center for Arts and Culture, 100 S. Gay St., Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: Collage, painting, and drawing by two local artists. On display Jan. 4-25. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 4, from 5-9 p.m.

(Pictured: "Rock City" by Geri Forkner.)

'Splendid Treasures of the Turkomen Tribes From Central Asia' -- 01/21/13 at Frank H. McClung Museum

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: More than 50 objects hand-crafted by the semi-nomadic Turkomen peoples, jewelry made of precious metals and semi-precious stones, and woven rugs and colorful textiles created in the late-19th to mid-20th centuries. On display Jan. 18-May 12.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial March Parade -- 01/21/13 at Tabernacle Baptist Church

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 10 a.m.

Where: Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2137 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: The parade starts at Tabernacle Baptist Church (2137 Martin Luther King Ave.) and and runs to the Greater Warner AME Church (3800 Martin Luther King Ave.). The parade will conclude with a memorial service.

Michael Zansky: 'Of Giants and Dwarfs' -- 01/21/13 at Ewing Gallery

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd. , Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: An exhibit of works by New York artist Michael Zansky. On display Jan. 17-Feb. 26. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 7-9 p.m.

Roy W. King: “Smiling Faces Sometimes: The Changing Face of Discrimination" -- 01/21/13 at Maryville College

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: King, an African-American studies instructor at the State University of New York, will speak as part of Maryville College's Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebrations.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Martin Luther King Jr. Concert -- 01/21/13 at Bijou Theatre

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 6 p.m.

Where: Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St., Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: Performances by the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Carpetbag Theatre, MLK Holiday Celebration Choir, MLK Holiday Children's Choir, Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir, and poet Jessica Sessions in honor of King and his achievements.

The Good Questions -- 01/21/13 at Baker Peters Fine Dining & Lounge

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 7 p.m.

Where: Baker Peters Fine Dining & Lounge, 9000 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 21+

The Birdhouse Walk-In Theater -- 01/21/13 at The Neighborhood Center

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: The Neighborhood Center, 800 N. Fourth Ave., Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: Free films, popcorn, and candy every Monday night.

Comedy Con Queso Open Mic -- 01/21/13 at The Well

When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Where: The Well, 4620 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

Cost: Free

Age limit: 21+

Description: A weekly standup/improv/sketch comedy open mic. E-mail supercatmatt@gmail.com.