To fight illiteracy in Knox County, Friends of Literacy has discovered Knoxville’s best-looking, well-versed and talented men and will auction off dates with “Guys That Give” to the highest bidders. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the VIP event, which includes a champagne reception and one-on-one mingling time with the bachelors. General admission ticketholders enter at 7:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 8 p.m. Lauren Davis of WVLT will serve as emcee with Dino Cartwright taking the role of auctioneer.

VIP tickets cost $60; general admission tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Last year’s event sold out in advance.