Friday | Mar. 16
TryThis: Bassmaster Classic | Bon Secours Arena | 3:15 p.m. | Come witness the catch of the day (pun intended)
Donate: Blood Drive | Pace Jewelers | 2 – 6 p.m.
Watch: Mamma Mia! | Centre Stage | 8 p.m. | $20+
ForKids: Homeschool Day | Upcountry Museum | 1:30 p.m. | Kids will learn about SC leaders that have impacted history + check out artwork from Alex Ross | $7
Leprechaun O’Gala | Pavilion Recreation Complex | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Bring the little ones out for a day of fun: snacks, face painting, a bounce house, + arts and crafts
Learn: Candle Making | Magnolia Scents by Design | 209 N Main St | 6 p.m. | $25
PlanAhead: Yelp’s Stars and Stripes | March 19 | 6:30 p.m. | 13 Stripes Brewery
Saturday | Mar. 17
MustDo: St. Paddy’s Day Dash + Bash | Fluor Field | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Come out + run to support local children charities (don’t forget your green) | $35
Causes: RELeaf Day— A Day of Community Tree Plantings | 9 – 11:30 a.m. | Spring is right around the corner, so what better time to exercise your green thumb? | Afterparty at The Community Tap from 2 — 4 p.m.
- 2018 JDRF Irish for a Cure Gala | Hyatt Regency Greenville | 6 – 11:30 p.m. | This year’s event will honor Brad + Lori Schur: cocktail reception, dinner, + auction (black tie) | Tickets
Celebrate: St. Paddy’s Day Live Music | Mac’s Speed Shop | 4 p.m.
- LIWA Africa: Africa in the Sky | Commerce Club | 7 – 11 p.m. | Celebration of Nelson Mandela’s legacy | $50+
Listen: LIFE Leadership Seminar | Hilton Greenville | 6 – 10 p.m. | Dan + Lisa Hawkins will dish tips on how to become a leader and taking that next great leap in life | $35
Active: Mountain Bike Riding | Conestee Park | 12 – 2 p.m. | For everyone from beginners to intermediate — don’t be left behind on the sidewalk this summer. | Bring your helmet, close-toed shoes + bike
Dish: Flavor is Everything Southeast Tour | Hampton Station | 12 – 6 p.m. | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream will make a stop in GVL to sample some goodies (we definitely just screamed for ice cream)
- Thank You First Responders Pancake Breakfast | City Range Steakhouse | 8 – 11 a.m. | What better way to say thank you than pancakes? | Free for first responders + their families.
Network: Japanese/American Game Night | Visions International | 3 – 5 p.m. | $5
Community: Speaking Down Barriers: Healing Us: space for black folk to engage healing & creative justice | Phillis Wheatley Community Center | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Facilitators: Crystal Irby, Dr. Dominique Chuku, & Davelyn Hill
Sunday | Mar. 18
Network: Upstate Pathfinders General Meeting | Universal Joint | 1 – 3 p.m. | Need a group of walking buddies? Come meet the members of Upstate Pathfinders
Books: Sunday Supper w/ Bob Dotson + Halls Chophouse | M. Judson Booksellers | 7 – 9 p.m. | Dotson will discuss topics from his new book, American Story: A Lifetime Search for Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things + Chef Samuel Dominguez will prepare the food | $90
Active: Under Armour Baseball Tryout | Fluor Field | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Participants aged 12 – 18 will have the opportunity to train with the Under Armour Baseball brand + have their videos looked at by college recruiters. | Tryouts for 12 – 14 @ 9 a.m. + 14 – 18 @ 1 p.m. | $99+
Charity: St. Baldricks’ Fundraiser to Fight Children’s Cancer | Larkin’s on the River | 12 – 3 p.m. | The Borderlands Comics + Games team will shave their heads for a good cause -- help them beat their $15,000 pledge from last year.
Music: Pan Harmonia presents: JS Bach at 333 plus Chevalier de Saint-Georges | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | 3 p.m. | $5+
Art: Needle + Wet Felting (1 Day Workshop) | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | 12 – 6 p.m. | Open to all ages, taught by Cecilia Ho | $120
Outdoor: BellFest | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Devil’s Fork State Park, Salem | Celebrate the Oconee Bell flower, which is local only to the Upstate | $5 at the park gate
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