Here’s what’s going on this week in Greenville, S.C.
Monday, April 16
Apply: Flat Out Under Pressure Application | Artists will have 24 hours to create a completed work of art. The artwork is then juried and hung as an exhibit. Winners will have their artwork featured on the downtown recycling bins next year. | Available: 4/16/18 | Due: 5/18/18 | Event Dates: 6/15 — 16
Active: Senior Games | Various locations | All day through 4/19 | Seniors from all over Greenville will compete in “Olympic” style games. You’re never too old to throw a shot. | Contact Rhiana Barrero @ 864-288-6470 ext. 142 for more info.
Listen: 4th Congressional District Forum | 6:15 — 8:30 p.m. | Poinsett Club | $10
Meeting: Dig Greenville | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Hughes on Main | Renewable Water Resources will host a meeting to discuss the Dig project.
Dish: Rare Beer Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | The Anchorage | 5-course rare beer dinner served by Chef Greg McPhee
Tuesday, April 17
Music: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $15 — $45
United States Air Force Concert Band | 7 p.m. | Bob Jones University |Free
Meet: Greenville Newcomers Coffee and General Meeting | 10 a.m. | Sears Recreation Center at McPherson Park | No RSVP needed
Network: Business + Brews | 5:15 — 6:45 p.m. | Universal Joint | Upstate Forever’s Executive Director, Andrea Cooper, will speak on conservation + its importance to Greenville.
ForWomen: A Bridal Shower Party | 6 — 8 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | GVL’s biggest bridal shower 👰🏾 | $9
Cause: Arts Alive Night | 4 — 11 p.m. | Stone Pin Bowling Alley | 10% of sales will benefits Stone Academy | 21+ after 8 p.m.
Art: Postcard Art Class | 6 — 8:30 p.m. | Cottage Grove Vintage Market | Debbie Page Harris will lead workshop | $35
Wednesday, April 18
Dance: Carolina Shag | 7:30 p.m. | Friars Club | Shag lessons every first Wednesday of the month | Get familiar with the state’s dance.
Drink: Wine Pairings for the Average Joe | 6 — 8 p.m. | The L | Come out for some wine education 🍷 | $25+
Cause: Special Olympics | 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Paladin Stadium
Listen: Creative Fuel | 5:30 — 7 p.m. | Endeavor | Adam Morgan will be on hand to “inspire.” FYI, Morgan is the Senior Creative Director of Adobe. | $20+
Annual AIA South Carolina Design Conference, “Community: By Design” | Through April 20 | Lake City, S.C.
Thursday, April 19
Learn: Cooking with Beer | 4 — 6 p.m. | Lowes Foods Five Forks | Our fave special ingredient 🍻
Watch: FINE ARTS CENTER DANCE CONCERT | 7 p.m. | Wade Hampton High School Theatre | 100 Pine Knoll Drive | $5 general admission | Event ends 4/20
Hansel and Gretel | 8 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium, Furman University | $25 adults. $20 seniors. $15 youth + students
Opening: Coldwell Banker Caine Spartanburg Grand Opening + Artist Reception | 5 — 9 p.m. | 151 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue Spartanburg, S.C.
Listen: World Affairs Council Upstate Distinguished Speaker Series | 12 p.m. | Poinsett Club | General Hans Ilis-Alm’s talk will speak on international terrorism + the response and strategies of U.S. Central Command.
Cause: Peace of Triune Art Auction | 6:30 — 9:30 p.m. | Studio 220 @ NOMA
Network: When Women Lead | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Open Art Studios | $5 | Come out + connect with other women. 💃🏼
Friday, April 20
Health: 2018 Spring Senior Health & Wellness Fair | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Simpsonville Activity + Senior Center | The Senior Health and Wellness Fair is a one-day event with a mission of promoting health + wellness + preparation resources to the age 50+ community.
Cause: Golf for Greenville | 5:00 pm | Quest Brewing Co. | Music by Charles Hedgepath, food from Keepin’ it Fresh + cornhole | $10
Arts Alive | 3:30 — 7 p.m. | Stone Academy | Fun for the entire family. Ice cream, games, prizes + art.
Shepherding the Unsafe: Responding Faithfully to Domestic Abuse in the Church | 8:30 a.m. — 12 p.m. | Grace Church — Pelham Rd Campus | The event will discuss how leaders of the church can use their voice + influence to support victims, survivors + their families.
Watch: Much Ado About Nothing | 7:30 p.m. | Warehouse Theater | $35 | Show ends 5/5
Celebrate: Senior Prom | 5 — 8 p.m. | Senior Action | The event will include music, dinner, + a photo booth. No kids (or millennials) allowed. | $10
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