What’s happening

Events at Stone’s Throw Coffee

Events at Stone’s Throw will include drag shows, book clubs, open mics, workshops, craft nights, vendor markets, study nights, community meetups, author readings, poetry, and sober-friendly gatherings, planned for our future South Knoxville shop once we open.

We also feature local creators year-round. See the artists, authors, and makers on our Local Art & Makers page, or apply to be featured.

Upcoming events

Coming soon

ASL classes with Jake Barker

Sign of Change: Bridging Deaf and LGBTQ+ Communities

Sign of Change builds bridges between Deaf and hearing communities through inclusive education, cultural awareness, and advocacy. Jake leads its ASL classes, sensitivity trainings, and workshops.

Sign of Change on Facebook
Poetics of Place: Writing at the Intersection of Queerness & Nature, a writing workshop hosted by Jaq Hackworthy

Are you a local author, musician, poet, or artist who wants to be part of it? Apply to be featured or pitch an event.

The kinds of nights we host

Drag shows

A central part of our community: drag performances and showcases that celebrate queer artistry and bring people together.

Local author readings

Appalachian writers, queer writers, poetry, and fiction.

Acoustic music

Singer-songwriters and small, low-volume sets made for listening.

Open mics & art nights

Open mic evenings, rotating art features, and creative workshops.

Community events

Queer community nights, sober-friendly gatherings, local vendor markets, mutual aid drives, and meetups centered on connection and care.