Here’s what’s going on this week in Greenville, S.C.
Monday, May 7
Listen: Speaking Down Barriers: Community Dialogue | 6 — 8:30 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church | 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg | Facilitators: Dr. Dominique Chuku & Scott Neely
Celebrate: The Homeless Period Project Period Party | 6 — 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | The Homeless Period Project is turning 3, and what better way to celebrate than to party! Donate regular size menstrual pads + panty liners (tampons are not needed - HPP will bring).
Pairings Party and Silent Auction | 6 — 9 p.m. | Avenue | Warm up to the Spinx Charity Classic. Check out some good eats + bid on yourself something nice.
Watercooler: Clemson vs Florida State | 7 p.m. |Doug Kingsmore Stadium | Tickets: $6+
Causes: Wings of Hope | Greenville Spartanburg Airport property | Three-day simulation that will measure the Upstate’s response, operation, and communication relation to national disasters. | Ends 5/9
ForTeens: Calling Down Lightning— Celebrating the Benjamin Franklin Experience | 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. | This event will feature a career carnival, music written by teens, prize drawings, and mocktails (no id required). | Ages 14 — 18 | Tickets: $75
Tuesday, May 8
Sports: SPINX Charity Classic Golf Tournament | 10 a.m. | Greenville Country Club, Chanticleer, Cliffs Keowee, and Cliffs Valley courses
Celebrate: Truck Inn Tuesday | 6 — 9 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Inn |What better way to celebrate the most boring day of the week? Party complete with food from Automatic Taco + King of Pops, music by The Rockabilly Rogues, and more fun.
Drink: Summertime Wine Tasting | 6 — 7 p.m. | Cork & Tap | Get a taste of the upcoming seasonal wines. | $15
Cause: A Child’s Haven Volunteer Reception | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | A Child’s Haven
Wednesday, May 9
Celebrate: Block Party at Five Forks | 5 — 8 p.m. | Lowes Foods Five Forks | Come out for some great food + to say hi to the folks of Five Forks. There will be various vendors on site. Also, if you’ve your own business, this may be a great opportunity to promote it.
90’s Party | 6 — 10 p.m. | Growler Haus Village | Going back to a simpler time (like when drink prices were cheaper). Expect 90’s themed drinks (like Surge?), a costume contest, and giveaways. We’re already pulling out our Pulp Fiction and Saved By The Bell fits.
Watercooler: Clemson vs Western Carolina | 6:30 p.m. | Doug Kingsmore Stadium | Tickets: $6+
USC Upstate vs Wofford | 6 p.m. | Harley Park
Greenville Drive vs Kannapolis | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | Special recognition of Greenville County Schools sports teams
Music: Songwriter’s Circle | 7 — 8:30 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Come crank one out. Kylie Odetta, Ken Ledbetter, and Marc Higgins will be on hand.
Thursday, May 10
Watch: Red Herring | 8 p.m. | Centre Stage | Production runs through 5/26. Reception following opening night performance | Tickets: $18.50+
Causes: Painting the Town Red | 6:30 p.m. | Thornblade Country Club | Silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Women & Children’s Refuge, Men’s Refuge and Residential Substance Abuse Program.
Music: Wheel Session #43: BILL BARES TRIO | 7:30 – 9:30 PM | Blues Boulevard | 300 River St., Ste 203, Greenville |$10 entrance fee | Featuring Asheville pianist, Bill Bares- one of the Carolina’s foremost jazz musicians and educators. Fellow Asheville musician, bassist Zack Page and resident Wheel Session drummer, Kevin Korschgen will join Bill. | To reserve a seat, email Kevin Korschgen at kmkorschgen@gmail.com.
Learn: Build an Effective Online Presence: Online Listings, Social Media, and Beyond | 10 a.m. —12:30 p.m. | KROC Center
Listen: Emrys 35th Journal Launch | 6 — 9 p.m. | Larkin’s Sawmill | Emrys Journal is celebrating its 35th year with various storytellers. 2018 Emrys Chapbook Winner, Mary B Moore, will read from her new book of poems. | Free, but RSVP
Friday, May 11
MustDo: Artisphere | Downtown Greenville | Festival ends 5/13
Watercooler: Clemson vs Austin Peay | 6:30 p.m. | Doug Kingsmore Stadium
USC Upstate vs Jacksonville | 6 p.m. | Harley Park
Watch: Beast Mode Games 2018 | 5 — 9 p.m. | Caine Halter YMCA | Event continues until 5/12 | Sweat at your own risk!
- Katt Williams | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Arena | Tickets: $49+
- Furman Dance Recital | 5 — 8 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium, Furman University | Tickets available at Dancer’s Corner
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