Weekly Plan-It: Knox Event Highlights for Thursday, Nov. 3 to Tuesday, Nov. 8

Highlights of the week ahead

Thursday, Nov. 3

Early Voting

Various locations, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. See knoxcounty.org/election/ for details.

The last day to vote early before next Tuesday’s election.

Friday, Nov. 4

African American Heritage Conference

1-8 p.m., East Tennessee History Center. Free. (Continues 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday.)

A two-day celebration of local black culture, with history lectures, panel discussions, and a performance by Carpetbag Theatre.

Diary of a Madman

7:30 p.m., the Neighborhood Center (Fourth and Gill). Free.

Knoxville’s new avant-garde company Opera Consort offers a premier of an opera “with improvised singing and accompaniment,” based on the Gogol story.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss

7 p.m., Tennessee Theatre. $45.75-$75.

The host of the popular TLC show tells stories and gives a live baking demonstration. (He’s also signing books at 1 p.m. at the Food City on Morrell Road.)

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Election Day

8 a.m.-8 p.m., all polling locations.

If you’re tired of the campaigns, think how the candidates feel. Vote today for Knoxville mayor, City Council, and the 6th District state Senate.

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