39 things to do in Pennington Gap, VA today and tonight, Wednesday, November 11. From 5 p.m.: 3 open mic, 3 talks + ideas, 2 festival, 2 game night. Tonight: Esports Lab at Memorial Park Community Center (5 p.m.); Milligan University Women's Basketball vs Brenau (Ga.) at Milligan University campus (5:30 p.m.); Blacksmithing 101: S Hooks at The Inventor Center (6 p.m.); Schindler’s List at The Jackson Theatre (Free – Sponsored by McLeod Organics) (6 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Memorial Park Community CenterJohnson City, TN49 mi
Game night
The community center's new Esports Lab: play games, try new activities or do homework on a powerful computer. Free, with controllers available.
Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Sports + fitness
The Buffaloes face Brenau (Ga.) in a conference game in Milligan, Tennessee.
Milligan University campus, 1 Blowers Blvd., Milligan, TN 37682
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Inventor CenterKingsport, TN30 mi
Talks + ideas
A hands-on blacksmithing workshop where you learn the basics and make S hooks.
The Inventor Center, 118 Shelby Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Jackson TheatreJonesborough, TN45 mi
Theater
A screening of the 1994 film about Oskar Schindler at The Jackson Theatre. Free, sponsored by McLeod Organics.
Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church Family Life CenterBristol, TN47 mi
Food & drink
Soup and chili supper, free, followed by a dessert and baked goods auction. Proceeds support the youth's Resurrection trip.
Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 3225 Avoca Rd, Bristol, TN 37620
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
The Outpost (New Location)Johnson City, TN48 mi
Other
Unplug to Play, a free board game night at The Outpost. Bring any game you want to play.
The Outpost (New Location), 207 E Myrtle Ave, Johnson City, TN
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Mulligan’s Irish PubJohnson City, TN49 mi
Open mic
Irish Invasion open mic at Mulligan's Irish pub: live music, Irish food like fish and chips and shepherds pie, and camaraderie. Sign up in person.
Mulligan’s Irish Pub, 308 E Main St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Carter County Drug Prevention OfficeElizabethton, TN53 mi
Family
Art
A free art workshop for youth ages 8 to 18, where art serves as a healthy way to cope and express yourself, with snacks and drinks provided.
Carter County Drug Prevention Office, 1217 W. G. Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Appalachian Wireless ArenaPikeville, KY57 mi
Live music
The Kapos Cheer Competition comes to Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky, a multi-purpose arena opened in 2005 as the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, with a 24,000 sq. foot arena floor.
Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main Street, Pikeville, KY 41501
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Parking is available in the downtown parking garage located at the corner of Hambley Blvd. and Huffman Avenue.
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6:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Mulligan’s Irish PubJohnson City, TN49 mi
Other
Learn to fight with a rotating lineup of weapons: saber, basket-hilted broadsword and small sword. No prior experience needed; $15 per person for drop-ins.
Mulligan’s Irish Pub, 308 E Main St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Wolf Den GamesAbingdon, VA60 mi
Game night
Magic: The Gathering in Pioneer: decks may use any set from Return to Ravnica onward, and old sets never drop out, so it is stronger than Standard (newest sets only) but gentler than Modern.
Wolf Den Games, 464A East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Doughmakers - NortonNorton, VA26 mi
Bingo
DJ
DJ Bingo hosted by DJ JP of JGreat entertainment, with pizza at Doughmakers.
Doughmakers - Norton, 600 Virginia Ave NW, Norton, VA 24273
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Freedom Hall Civic CenterJohnson City, TN47 mi
Sports + fitness
The Campbell University vs ETSU Men's Basketball Game at Freedom Hall Civic Center.
Freedom Hall Civic Center, 1320 Pactolas Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Axe and Ale HouseBristol, VA49 mi
Open mic
Ricochet open mic night at Axe and Ale House.
Axe and Ale House, 155 Moore St, Bristol, VA 24201
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Riverside TaphouseElizabethton, TN54 mi
Other
SINGO, music bingo: match about a minute of each song to the tiles on your card, and five in a row wins a prize. Free, with 3 rounds per game and 2 games a night, plus rotating food trucks.
Riverside Taphouse, 635 E Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Down HomeJohnson City, TN48 mi
Live music
A show from the Trey Wellington Band at The Down Home, one of the country's longest running music venues, in Johnson City, Tennessee.
The Down Home, 300 West Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
The CornerBristol, VA49 mi
Open mic
Open mic night hosted by TJ Darnell; all music types welcome. Free.
The Corner, 501 State St, Bristol, VA 24201
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
Holy Taco Cantina - Downtown Johnson CityJohnson City, TN49 mi
Music bingo
Music bingo with song titles instead of numbers on your free card. The host plays clips of hits from the 1960s to today, and the first to mark five in a row and yell SINGO wins. Four to six prizes a night, such as venue gift certificates.
Holy Taco Cantina - Downtown Johnson City, 211 E. Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m. Eastern Time
O'Mainnin's PubBristol, TN48 mi
Karaoke
Karaoke night at O'Mainnin's Pub.
O'Mainnin's Pub, 712 State St, Bristol, TN 37620
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Fender’s FarmJonesborough, TN50 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Two haunted attractions, the WQUT Field of Screams and the Insane Inn and Patches Penthouse, plus a combo ticket. The farm does not recommend them for children, and strobe lights are used throughout. The Field of Screams is $10 plus tax, the Insane Inn and Patches Penthouse is $15 plus tax, and the combo is $21 plus tax.
Limited run.
Fender’s Farm, 254 Highway 107, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Paul V. Hamilton Center for the ArtsCumberland Gap, TN37 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. The LMU Art Program presents work by new faculty member Erin Tucker, exploring identity, memory and humanity through clothing and domestic objects.
Limited run.
Lincoln Memorial University
Paul V. Hamilton Center for the Arts, 703 Brooklyn St., Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m. Eastern Time
The MuseumGreeneville, TN43 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A display of face jugs made by Greeneville High School students, shown in the museum's Community Classroom. Admission is free and no registration is needed.
Limited run.
The Museum, 101 W McKee St, Greeneville, TN 37743
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Fender’s FarmJonesborough, TN50 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. An evening of haunted attractions at Fender's Farm in Jonesborough featuring the Field of Screams and Insane Inn & Patches Penthouse, not recommended for children. Tickets are $10 to $21 plus tax.
Limited run.
Fender’s Farm, 254 Highway 107, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
2 p.m. Eastern Time
Abingdon LibraryAbingdon, VA59 mi
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A discussion of Kimberley Woodhouse's A Song in the Dark.
Ongoing.
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Ongoing through Dec 24, 2 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Dec 24
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