March PlanAhead: Your March Greenville events calendar

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Tuesday, March 1– Sunday, March 6

Tuesday, March 1

Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats | Tues., March 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $50+ | Food Network star Alton Brown comes to Greenville on tour with a live show that combines comedy, cooking, science, and music.

Teen Art Club | Tues., March 1 | 5-6 p.m. | Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Rd., Easley | Free | Teens are invited to get creative with all mediums of art.

Greenville Technical College Open House | Tues., March 1 | 4 p.m. | Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center at Greenville Technical College | Free | Learn about Greenville Technical College’s campus, education, financial services, and enrollment process.

Music Bingo | Tues., Mar. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughns, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free entry

Wednesday, March 2

Il Divo | Wed., March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $70+ | Multi-platinum international group Il Divo performs live in tribute to band member Carlos Marin, who died of COVID in 2021.

Digital Marketing: Targeting Local Businesses | Wed., March 2 | 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join SCORE Piedmont for a session on improving marketing tactics for local businesses.

The Revolutionary War in SC Backcountry | Wed., March 2 | 12-1 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $10 | This lecture series explores SC’s role in the Revolutionary War and is supplemented by Saturday field trips to various war sites.

Vegan Brunch Cooking Class | Wed., March 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Learn to make lavender blueberry tofu pancakes, sweet potato hash, and vegan sausage. 🌱

Donna Everhart Book Talk & Signing | Wed., March 2 | 4 p.m. | Fiction Addiction, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. | $16.91 | Celebrate the launch of Donna Everhart’s new book, “The Saints of Swallow Hill” and take home a signed copy.

Thursday, March 3

Nature Discovery After School Program: From Dusk til Fawn | Thurs., March 3 | 3-4:30 p.m. | $10 | Kids learn about baby deer through games and exploration, including a nature walk to look for active deer. 🦌

Mingle with the Musicians | Thurs., March 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Home of Laura Henthorn, 158 Hall St., Spartanburg | Free | Have drinks and appetizers with the musicians of the Spartanburg Philharmonic.

Girls Night Out Art Workshop | Thurs., March 3 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | AR Workshop, 2830 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | Prices vary | Create a custom wooden art project of your choice.

Thorne Ambulance Service Career Fair | Thurs., March 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Thorne Ambulance Service, 301 Halton Rd. | Free | Learn about current opportunities, benefits, and operations at Thorne Ambulance Services.

Daniel Byrd | Thurs., March 3 | 5:30p-8:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free | Have dinner + a show with live music from a local musician.

Drunken Spelling Bee | Thurs., March 3 | 8 p.m. | The Velo Fellow | Purchase 1 drink for entry | Put your spelling skills to the test under the influence.

Fat Thursday Feast & Tequila Pairing | Thurs., March 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events, 1802 Drayton Rd., Spartanburg | $70 | Indulge in three courses plus a spicy chocolate volcano cake dessert, all paired with tequila.

Friday, March 4

Guys and Dolls | Fri., March 4-Sun., March 6 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $40 | Greenville Theatre presents this musical comedy, with a score by Frank Losser featuring Broadway hits like “Luck Be a Lady.”

The Cat in The Hat | Fri., March 4-Sun., March 6 | Times vary | SC Children’s Theatre | $20 | SC Children’s Theatre brings this classic kids’ story to life.

Silent Disco | Fri., March 4 | 6 p.m. | Graham Plaza at the Peace Center | $10 | Party like no one can hear you with special headphones and your favorite dance music. 🕺

Soldier’s Tale - Chamber | Fri., March 4-Sun., March 6 | Gunter Theater at The Peace Center | $46+ | The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents this chamber concert featuring dancers from International Ballet.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic | Fri., March 4-Sun., March 6 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Free | Weigh-ins for the Super Bowl of bass fishing tournaments held on Lake Hartwell. 🎣

Fri-Yay DIY | Fri., March 4 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | AR Workshop, 2830 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | Prices vary | Create any custom wood project of your choosing.

Paella in the Parking Lot | Fri., March 4 | 4-7 p.m. | The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest | Free, donations encouraged | Dine on paella + network with women in the water industry at this fundraiser hosted by Women in Water Outdoors.

Saturday, March 5

Joe Bonamassa | Sat., March 5 | 8 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $69+ | Catch a live performance from a Billboard chart-topping blues guitarist. 🎸

Castillo Mobile Cigar Lounge | Sat., March 5 | 1-5 p.m. | Kennington Family Winery, 507 Beaver Dam Rd., Marietta | Free entry | Spend an afternoon with a glass of wine and premium cigars.

Spring Flea | Sat., March 5 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Care & Grocery | Free entry | Shop local vendors and makers.

March Madness Wine Tasting | Sat., March 5 | 4-5 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen & Market | $40 | Join Topsoil for an interactive wine tasting and compete in wine trivia for a free bottle. 🍷

Boozy Brunch Book Club | Sat., March 5 | 12-1:30 p.m. | LaRue Fine Chocolates | $45 | Pair booze with book recommendations from local author Ashley Warlick.

Advanced Mead Making | Sat., March 5 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Wandering Bard Meadery | $50 | Up your mead making game with the pros from Wandering Bard.

First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar | Sat., March 5 | 12-2 p.m. | 403 Woods Lake Rd. | Free | Find out all you need to know about buying a home before you start the process, from credit counseling to closing.

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop | Sat., March 5 | 12-3 p.m. | AR Workshop, 2830 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | $85 | Hand-knit a blanket out of chunky yarn.

Sunday, March 6

Lake Street Dive | Sun., March 6 | 7 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $40+ | Lake Street Dive performs songs from their latest album “Obviously,” with special guest singer-songwriter Lucie Silvas. 🎶

Yum Bai Food Truck/Alex Smart Music | Sun., March 6 | 12-5 p.m. | Kennington Family Winery, 507 Beaver Dam Rd., Marietta | Free entry | Enjoy Asian street food and live music from local country artist Alex Smart.

Carolina Youth Symphony Spring Concert | Sun., March 6 | 3 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium, Furman University | $5+ | The Carolina Youth Symphony performs works by Copland, Dvorák, Elgar, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rossini, Sayre, and Tchaikovsky.

Goat Yoga | Sun., March 6 | 11:15 a.m. | East Riverside Park, 1155 S Suber Rd., Greer | $25 | Take a yoga class with Nigerian Dwarf goats. 🐐

Biscotti with Sweet Bites of Italy | Sun., March 6 | 2-4:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $55 | Channel your inner Italian to make (and eat) biscotti. 🇮🇹

Say What Poetry Open Mic | Sun., March 6 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $10 | All styles and levels of poets are invited to share their work on the open mic.

Rethinking Revision Workshop | Sun., March 6 | 2-4 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $30 | Calling all writers to reframe your thought process on revision and master the art.

Chunky Blanket Workshop | Sun., March 6 | 12 p.m. | Wine & Design Greenville | $75 | Make your own hand-knit, chunky chenille yarn blanket. 🧶

Monday, March 7– Sunday, March 13

Monday, March 7

Savannah River Brewery Tasting Event | Mon., March 7 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest | $25 | Taste various brews from Savannah River Brewing Company with a charcuterie Brew Box. 🍺

Sizzle & Shag Cooking and Dance Class | Mon., March 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Plate 108 | $49 | Learn to make a hearty southern dish and dance the Carolina Shag.

Noodle Night | Mon., March 7 | 5-9 p.m. | GB&D + Trailside Tap at The Commons | Prices vary | Slurp noodles from Golden Brown & Delicious, paired with your favorite Trailside Tap beverage. 🍜

Blue Ridge Mountains Paint Class | Mon., March 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $37+ | Paint a canvas landscape of the Blue Ridge mountains. 🎨

Karaoke with Super Joe | Mon., March 7 | 7-9 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughn’s, 104 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free | Show off your karaoke skills or pair food from Warehouse restaurants with free entertainment.

Tuesday, March 8

Chris Botti | Tues., March 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $45+ | Enjoy an evening of live music from this Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer. 🎺

Vuture Food Pop-Up | Tues., March 8 | 4-10 p.m. | The Whale | Free entry | Taste hot vegan junk food from this LA-based pop-up restaurant, featuring beers from DSSOLVR.

Spring Cookie Decorating Class | Tues., March 8 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $55 | Decorate six spring-themed cookies paired with charcuterie and wine. 💐

Women’s Wellness Collective | Tues., March 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Radiance Chiropractic, 1317 W. Poinsett St., Greer | $5 | Relax + unwind with other busy women with facials, snacks, and a mini-class on natural beauty school.

Music Bingo | Tues., Mar. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughns, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free entry

Radioke: Showtunes and Soundtracks | Tues., March 8 | 9-11:55 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free | Prove you know every word to The Greatest Showmen or Grease on the karaoke stage.

Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Samson et Dalila | Tues., March 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Bob Jones University | $36 | The Bob Jones University Opera Association presents this biblical opera.

Meyer Center Impact! x Foxcroft Wine Co. | Tues., March 8 -Sat., March 12 | 5-10 p.m. | Foxcroft Wine Co., 631 S. Main St. | Free entry | Enjoy featured wines to benefit the Meyer Center.*

Wednesday, March 9

Callisto Quartet | Wed., March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Genevieve’s at the Peace Center | $35 | This young string group formed at the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2016 and has won multiple competitions around the world. 🎻

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Norfolk Admirals | Wed., March 9 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $21.50+ 🏒

Presentation Skills Workshop | Wed., March 9 | 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Virtual | Free | SCORE Piedmont presents this opportunity to sharpen your presenting and public speaking skills.

Topsoil Monthly Plant Based Dinner | Wed., March 9 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, 12 S Main St., Travelers Rest | $70+ | Enjoy a plant-based dinner with locally sourced ingredients. 🌱

Scoutr Networking Event | Wed., March 9 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Venture X, 141 Traction St. | Free | Tour the Venture X coworking space, enjoy free breakfast, and learn about Scoutr recruiting and technology.

Code Connection | Wed., March 9 | 5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn more about the code being written for GVL2040, the comprehensive plan for the city’s future.

Let’s Talk SEO | Wed., March 9 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free with registration | A webinar discussing the most important SEO topics to help drive business in 2022.

Thursday, March 10

Guys and Dolls | Thurs., March 10-Sun., March 19 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $40 | Greenville Theatre presents this musical comedy, with a score by Frank Losser featuring Broadway hits like “Luck Be a Lady.” 🎭

Beatles Revolution | Thurs., March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center Concert Hall | $29+ | The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents this Beatles tribute arranged by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik.

Connections Cafe | Thurs., March 10 | 2-3 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | Free | Upcountry History Museum and the Alzheimer’s Association present this seminar on the 1965 civil rights March for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimers or Dementia and their caregivers.

Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Samson et Dalila | Thurs., March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Bob Jones University | $36 | The Bob Jones University Opera Association presents this biblical opera.

Boku No Gaijin: Teen Anime Club | Thurs., March 10 | 5-6 p.m. | Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Rd., Easley | Free | Teens are invited to watch anime and do a themed craft.

Charcuterie & Trays with Southern Grazer | Thurs., March 10 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | AR Workshop, 2830 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | $54+ | Customize your own tray and learn to create a stunning charcuterie spread.

Friday, March 11

Arabian Nights | Fri., March 11-Sun., March 13 | Multiple times | Gunter Theater at the Peace Center | $40 | Carolina Ballet Theatre presents this performance following American sailor Sinbad’s adventures.

A Murder on Bourbon Street | Fri., March 11 | 7-11 p.m. | The L, Larkin’s Catering & Events | $75 | Dress in your Mardi Gras best and attempt to solve a murder throughout this masquerade ball.

Stop Kiss | Fri., March 11-Sun., March 13 | Times vary | Artists Collective Spartanburg, 578 W Main St., Spartanburg | $15+ | Proud Mary Theatre company presents this play about the events that unfold after a first kiss between two women.

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | Fri., March 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Hilton Greenville | $61.99 | Solve a murder mystery and find the culprit among fellow dinner guests.

Winter Jam | Fri., March 11 | 6 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $10 | Christian music’s biggest multi-artist tour comes to Greenville with performers like Skillet, KB, and Colton Dixon. 🎵

Mauldin High School Spirit Week Silent Auction | Fri., March 11 | 6-9 p.m. | River Walk Club House, 103 River Walk Blvd., Simpsonville | $5+ | Support Jasmine Road through an auction for gift cards to local restaurants, tickets, bikes, and more.

Coffee with Veterans and First Responders | Fri., March 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Greenville Mariott | Free | Network and connect with local veterans and first responders. ☕️

March Women’s Wellness Collective Meeting | Fri., March 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Green Heart Awakening, 102 E Main St., Pendleton | $5 | Meet with local women for a mini class on healthy sleep and DIY relaxing bath salts.

ICOD Leadership Conference | Fri., March 11-Sat., March 12 | 6 p.m. | Hampton Inn & Suites, 128 The Parkway | Chief Apostle C.L. Sydnor of the International Church of Deliverance leads this opportunitiy to learn and discus religion with other leaders in the church.

Saturday, March 12

Patti Labelle | Sat., March 12 | 8 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $75+ | Multi-Grammy-winning soul artist Patti Labelle takes the Peace Center stage to perform hits like “If Only You Knew” and “Lady Marmalade.”

TR Farmers Market Winter Pop-Up | Sat., March 12 | 12-3 p.m. | Trailblazer Park | Free entry | Shop a variety of local artisans and vendors, in addition to local food trucks including SOL GVL.

The Cat in The Hat | Sat., March 12-Sun., March 13 | Times vary | SC Children’s Theatre | $20 | SC Children’s Theatre brings this classic kids’ story to life.

Spring Flea | Sat., March 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Care & Grocery | Free entry | Shop local vendors and makers.

Eat, Drink, & Be Irish! | Sat., March 12 | 1-5 p.m. | Greer Station | $20 | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with over 25 themed food and drink samples throughout downtown Greer. 🇨🇮

Canaan Cox | Sat., March 12 | 8-11 p.m. | Hoppin’ | Free | Budding Nashville country artist performs live.

Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Samson et Dalila | Sat., March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Bob Jones University | $36 | The Bob Jones University Opera Association presents this biblical opera.

Cornhole Boards Workshop | Sat., March 12 | 2-5 p.m. | AR Workshop, 2830 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | $190 | Bring a date to DIY a set of two cornhole boards.

Empowered Women of Greenville | Sat., March 12 | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | $50 | Join the Junior League of Greenville for the 2022 Empowered Women of Greenville event.*

Passion ‘FORE’ Fashion Girls Golf fundraiser for First Tee — Upstate South Carolina | Sat., March 12 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 2355 Carolina Country Club Rd., Spartanburg | $75-150 | The first annual Passion ‘FORE’ Fashion Girls Golf fundraiser includes brunch, a fashion show, and nine-hole golf play. ⛳*

Sunday, March 13

Chase the Rainbow 5k | Sun., March 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Brewery 85 | $25 | Dress up in your favorite green running outfit + finish with a free beer of your choice. 🏃‍♀️

Snickering Coyote/Dan Lane Music | Sun., March 13 | 12-4 p.m. | Kennington Family Winery, 507 Beaver Dam Rd., Marietta | Free entry | Enjoy fresh BBQ, wine, and live music.

Kountry Wayne: Straight Out The Mud | Sun., March 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $40+ | This stand-up comedian brings a clean, energetic comedy routine to Greenville.

Wine Pairing with Restaurant 17 Chef Haydn Shaak | Sun., March 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Woodside Bistro | $110 | Enjoy a four course meal from by award-winning chef paired with Mission Grape wines.

Micro Wrestling | Sun., March 13 | 6-8 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny | $25 | A night of wrestling with an entire cast under five feet tall.

Say What Poetry Open Mic | Sun., March 13 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $10 | All styles and levels of poets are invited to share their work on the open mic.

Monday, March 14– Sunday, March 20

Monday, March 14

Fried Chicken and Champagne | Mon., March 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | La Rue Fine Chocolates | $40 | Treat yourself to bubbly wine tasting from McCarus Beverage paired with fried chicken. 🍗

Pi Day Pop-up | Mon., March 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Hester General Store 1735 Hester Store Rd., Easley | Join Hester General Store and Local Pie Pizza Co. for a parking lot party with every kind of pie. 🥧

Irish Inspired Cooking Class | Mon., March 14 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with corned beef + cabbage, whiskey glazed carrots, and Irish bread pudding. 🇨🇮

Travelers Rest City Committee Meeting | Mon., March 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Travelers Rest City Hall, 125 Trailblazer Dr. | Free | Travelers Rest hosts a City Community meeting on the second Monday of each month.

Paint & Sip Spring Day Flower | Mon., March 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design Greenville | $35 | Create a seasonal floral painting at the BYOB class.

Noodle Night | Mon., March 14 | 5-9 p.m. | GB&D and Trailside Tap at The Commons | Prices vary | Slurp noodles from Golden Brown & Delicious, paired with your favorite Trailside Tap beverage. 🍜

Free Monday Night Yoga with Abbey Garcia | Mon., March 14-Mon., Oct. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza at AC Hotel | Free | Enjoy free yoga practice with Abbey Garcia each Monday night.*

Tuesday, March 15

Toddler Time | Tues., March 15 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $10 adults, kids under 4 free | Learn about the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, through photography, games, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt.

Business & Brews | Tues., March 15 | 5:15-7:30 p.m. | Brewery 85 | Free | City Councilman and Clemson Alumni Association Executive Director Wil Brasington discusses business tips + tricks over Brewery 85 beers.

Music Bingo | Tues., Mar. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughns, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free entry

Comedy Night | Tues., March 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Pangea Brewing | $8 | Patrick Garrity and Deece Casillas headline this night of laughs.

Greenville Job Fair | Tues., March 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Meet with over 40 actively hiring local employers.

Radioke: Metal and Hard Rock Night | Tues., March 15 | 9-11:55 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free | Rock out to your favorite Metallica and other hard rock songs. 🎸

Wednesday, March 16

Jazz All Stars | Wed., March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Genevieve’s | $25 | Local young musicians perform live in this resume-building experience. 🎶

New America Wine Dinner | Wed., March 16 | 7 p.m. | Foxcroft Wine Co., 631 S Main St. | $99 | Taste cutting-edge wines from across the country paired with a four course dinner, with guest speaker David McCarus of McCarus Beverage Co.

Microgreens Workshop | Wed., March 16 | 11 a.m. | Stage 22 Farms, 280 River Rd., Slater-Marietta | $35 | Learn how to grow your own microgreens at home, what their nutritional properties are, and how to cook with them. 🌱

What’s Brewing Greenville? | Wed., March 16 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | University Center of Greenville, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | Free | Hear from two presenters as they frame their young businesses and ask questions, and the community will help them find solutions.

Photographic Image Transfers Workshop | Wed., March 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wild Hare Gallery, 212 North Poinsett Hwy | $40 | Experiment with transferring photos to non-traditional surfaces.

Bright Galaxy Paint Class | Wed., March 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $37+ | Paint a nighttime landscape on canvas at this BYOB class.

Thursday, March 17

St. Paddy’s Day Bash | Thurs., March 17 | 5 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughns, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free entry | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music and food from The Warehouse’s variety of restaurants. 🍀

Nature Discovery After School Program: It’s Not Easy Being Green | Thurs., March 17 | 3-4:30 p.m. | $10 | Kids are introduced to the community science program Frog Watch, where they will learn about frogs and watch for them in nature. 🐸

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thurs., March 17 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Kick off the weekend with live music and help raise money for the Metropolitan Arts Council.

Healthy Aging: Challenges and Strategies | Thurs., March 17 | 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | Davis Room at Bob Jones University | Explore healthy aging in this symposium led by policymakers, social workers, public health researchers, and clinicians.

Community Art Night | Thurs., March 17 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Kroc Center Greenville | Free | Kids and their caregivers are invited to make art, play games, and swim. 🎨

Sky Zone Goes Green | Thurs., March 17 | 3-8 p.m. | Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 2465 Laurens Rd. | Jump under green glowing lights, and wear your best green outfit for a chance to win a free 60 minute jump session.

Friday, March 18

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Fri., March 18 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry | Kick off the first Greenville Heritage Main Street Friday of 2022 with R&B group The Full Effect.

Stop Kiss | Fri., March 18-Sun., March 20 | Times vary | Artists Collective Spartanburg, 578 W Main St., Spartanburg | $15+ | Proud Mary Theatre company presents this play about the events that unfold after a first kiss between two women.

Drumming Up Awareness | Fri, March 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Peace Center Plaza | Free, donations encouraged | Thrive Upstate and DRUM Percussion Studio join together to present this percussion show to raise awareness for people with disabilities. 🥁

Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber Launch Party and Silent Auction | Fri., March 18 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Southern Bleachery Mill, 250 Mill St., Taylors | $10 | Meet and celebrate with Upstate LGBT+ business owners and allies, and the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber board of directors.

Dulcé Sloan | Fri., March 18 | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Zone | $20 | “The New Queen of Comedy,” according to SLiNK Magazine, brings a performance recognized by Rolling Stone and Variety.

An Evening of Original Music with Maia Sharp and the Accidentals | Fri., March 18 | 8 p.m. | Genevieve’s | $75 | This installment of the Peace Center’s Songwriter Series features Maia Sharp, who has had her music recorded by stars including The Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, and Cher.

Homeschool Day: Selma March | Fri., March 18 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $9+ | Learn about the 1965 civil rights March through the photography of Stephen Somerstein.

Saturday, March 19

Saint-Saens Organ Symphony | Sat., March 19-Sun., March 20 | Multiple times | Peace Concert Hall | $19+ | The Greenville Symphony Orchestra performs this piece composed by Camille Saint-Saens in 1886. 🎻

Fusion Fest Femme Takeover | Sat., March 19 | 2-8 p.m. | Barnett Park, 248 E. St. John St., Spartanburg | $5 | Local Female-led bands and vendors headline this celebration of arts + community by the Melting Pot Music Society.

13th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference | Sat., March 19 | 8 a.m. | Westside Community Center, 1100 Franklin St., Anderson, SC | $15 | Join other Upstate women for a day of networking, entertainment,, and guest speakers who serve as models in the community.

Spring Flea | Sat., March 19 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Care & Grocery | Free entry | Shop local vendors and makers. 🛍

Bradford Pear Bounty | Sat., March 19 | 8-11 a.m. | Nettles Park, Clemson | Free | Bring up to five Bradford Pear trees from your yard + exchange them for free, native replacement trees. 🌳

Silent Killa Tour | Sat., March 19 | 1-4 p.m. | Sterling Community Center, 113 Minus St. | $25+ | Catch a live performance from this dance trio.

Acrylic Pouring at Hampton Station | Sat., March 19 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Art Up Studios at Hampton Station | $45 | Discuss color theory and artistic techniques, and create a unique paint pour masterpiece. 🎨

Jacks Flat: The Inhumanly Possible Tour | Sat., March 19 | 1 p.m. | Sterling Square | Free | Catch a live performance from this local musician who does it all, from rapping to songwriting to producing.

Microgreens Workshop | Sat., March 19 | 11 a.m. | Stage 22 Farms, 280 River Rd., Slater-Marietta | $35 | Learn how to grow your own microgreens at home, what their nutritional properties are, and how to cook with them. 🌱

Sunday, March 20

Paint Your Pet | Sun., March 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Wandering Bard Meadery | $45+ | Sip mead and create a portrait of your furry best friend with the help of a professional artist. 🐶

Printemps Beer Release | Sun., March 20 | 2-6 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Free entry | Celebrate spring with a new seasonal beer, music, and fresh flowers for purchase.

Say What Poetry Open Mic | Sun., March 20 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $10 | All styles and levels of poets are invited to share their work on the open mic.

Teddy & Joe | Sun., March 20 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free | Spend Sunday afternoon with live music from this local duo + grub from Gather GVL.

Sunday Funday Workshop | Sun., March 20 | 2-5 p.m. | AR Workshop, 2830 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | Prices vary | DIY a custom wooden project of your choice.

Monday, March 21– Sunday, March 27

Monday, March 21

Sushi Making Class | Mon., March 21 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $65 | Learn sushi making basics and a classic tuna roll and salmon + arugula roll. 🍱

School Break Camp | Mon., March 21-Fri., March 25 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily | $75+ | Drop the kiddos off for play time, activities, outdoor time, and new friends during school break.

Noodle Night | Mon., March 21 | 5-9 p.m. | GB&D and Trailside Tap at The Commons | Prices vary | Slurp noodles from Golden Brown & Delicious, paired with your favorite Trailside Tap beverage. 🍜

Tuesday, March 22

Indian Cuisine Cooking Class | Tues., March 22 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Chef Chitra Mehrotra leads this authentic cuisine class, including Indian Salad, Choloe, Jeera Rice, and Carrot Halwa.

I and You | Tues., March 22-Wed., March 23 | 7 p.m. | Centre Stage South Carolina | $18.50 | This play by Laurie Gunderson follows two teens in a story of youth, love, and life.

Founders Brewing Co. Tap Takeover | Tues., March 22 | 5:30 p.m. | The Community Tap | Free | Sample brews, score swag giveaways and learn from a Founders Brewing representative.

Radioke: Duets Night | Tues., March 22 | 9-11:55 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free | Drag your friends on stage and perform your favorite tunes together. 🎤

Adulting 101 | Tues., March 22 | 5-6 p.m. | Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Rd., Easley | Free | Teens are invited to learn “real-world” skills.

Music Bingo | Tues., Mar. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughns, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free entry

Wednesday, March 23

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Trois-Rivières | Wed., March 23 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $21.50 🏒

Brooks Dixon Duo | Wed., March 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free | Live music at Gather GVL.

Exploratory Day Camp | Wed., March 23 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Hagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens | $60 | Kids from kindergarten through high school are invited to explore interests like blacksmithing, plant medicine, pottery, and basket weaving.

Influence: Networking at Another Level | Wed., March 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Bonjour Main | $20 | Connect with Unorthodox Salon owner Allison Check and other local professionals.

Wine Down Winesday | Wed., March 23 | 6-8 p.m. | My Wedding Group, 743 Congaree Rd. | Free | Calling all brides and bridesmaids to make a keepsake boutonniere and sip wine.

Thursday, March 24

Sip Into Spring | Thurs., March 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Restaurant 17, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest | $75 | Get excited for euphoria 2022 with this night of seasonal dishes, wines, and mountain views. 🍷

Story Time & More | Thurs., March 24 | 2 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza Stage | Free | Join TCMU for outdoor reading and other fun activities. 📚

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thurs., March 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Kick off the weekend with live music and help raise money for the Metropolitan Arts Council.

Acoustic Thursday with Remedy 58 | Thurs., March 24 | 7-9 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughn’s, 104 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free | Groove to live music from this Greenville native blues duo. 🎵

Boku No Gaijin: Teen Anime Club | Thurs., March 24 | 5-6 p.m. | Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Rd., Easley | Free | Teens are invited to watch anime and do a themed craft.

Friday, March 25

Foreverland’s Country Dance | Fri., March 25 | 7-10 p.m. | Landmark Hall, 156 Landmark Dr., Taylors | $10 | Show off your country dance skills and cowboy boots. 🤠

Main Street Fridays | Fri., March 25 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Rock out to your favorite hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, with the Second Time Around Band, and grab a bite from the Cluk Truk.

Twisted Trivia 2022 | Fri., March 25 | 7-10 p.m. | 1881 Event Hall, 805 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg | $40 | Patti O’Furniture hosts this adult trivia party, with prizes for best costume, best team name, and best table decoration.

Chef 360 Four Course Spirit Pairing Dinner | Fri., March 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Six and Twenty Distillery | $125 | Enjoy four courses each paired with handcrafted cocktails. 🍸

Stir Fry Cooking Class | Fri., March 25 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $65 | Make three different one-pot stir fry dishes with Chef Mei Li. 🍛

Healthcare Job Fair | Fri., March 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Meet with actively hiring local healthcare employers.

Saturday, March 26

Old Crow Medicine Show | Sat, March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall | $25+ | Grand Old Opry honorees and two-time Grammy winners perform live hits like “Wagon Wheel.” 🪕

Pink & Blue Banquet | Sat., March 26 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $50 | Support Greenville’s only maternity home at this inaugural banquet, featuring guest speaker Father Jeffrey Kirby from Our Lady of Grace church.

Todd Houston Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament | 12-6 p.m. | Saluda Valley Country Club

598 Beaverdam Rd., Williamston | $75+ | Swing for a cause at this inaugural tournament to support the K. Todd Houston scholarship, available to all SC high school seniors and college students with hearing loss.

Spring Flea | Sat., March 26 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Care & Grocery | Free entry | Shop local vendors and makers. 🛍

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | Sat., March 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Hilton Greenville | $61.99 | Solve a murder mystery and find the culprit among fellow dinner guests.

Lúnasa | Sat., March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Gunter Theatre | $45 | This Irish contemporary group has been leading the Irish folk and traditional music frontier since 1997.

Monster Jam | Sat., March 26-Sun., March 27 | Multiple times | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $20+ | Catch all the trucks and stunts Monster Jam’s 30th anniversary tour.

Chic MD - The Skin Bar Grand Opening | Sat., March 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 512 Augusta St., Suite B | Free | The first 30 guests receive a skincare product goodie bag — this event features giveaways, 10% off skincare products + We Got the Beets food truck.*

Sunday, March 27

Greenville Princess Party | Sun., March 27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Greenville Marriott | $25+ | Meet Disney princesses for a royal experience, with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny. 👸

Say What Poetry Open Mic | Sun., March 27 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $10 | All styles and levels of poets are invited to share their work on the open mic.

Trojan Race for Grace 5k | Sun., March 27 | 8 a.m. | Carolina High School & Academy, 2725 Anderson Rd. | $25+ | This annual run raises money for the Grace Fund. 🏃‍♀️

Will Ness | Sun., March 27 | 1-4 p.m. | Eagle Mountain Winery, 2330 Hwy 11, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Myrtle Beach native singer/songwriter Will Ness performs live on the Eagle Mountain patio.

Turn Up & Paint with DJ Black Caeser | Sun., March 27 | 4-7 p.m. | Sharkey’s Pub | $35 | Paint with help from a local arist, sip, and dance.

Monday, Mar. 28– Thursday, Mar. 31

Monday, Mar. 28

An Evening with Trevor Lawrence | Mon., March 28 | 7 p.m. | Founders Memorial Amphitorium, Bob Jones University | $25+ | Trevor Lawrence, no. 1 2021 draft pick and Clemson alumn, talks faith and football.

Midnight Glow Painting Class | Mon., March 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $37+ | Paint a night sky scene at this BYOB class. 🎨

Noodle Night | Mon., March 28 | 5-9 p.m. | GB&D and Trailside Tap at The Commons | Prices vary | Slurp noodles from Golden Brown & Delicious, paired with your favorite Trailside Tap beverage. 🍜

Lunch + Learn: Seniors & Food Security | Mon., March 28 | 11:30 a.m. | Tri-County Technical College - Easley Campus, 1774 Powdersville Rd., Easley | Free | Hear from guest speakers who specialize in nutrition and food security regarding a range of topics relating to the issue.

The Designer’s Guide to Planning the Perfect Kitchen | Mon., March 28 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $65+ | Kimberly Kerl of Kustom Home Design Greenville leads this session on all you need to know about remodeling, building, and designing a kitchen.

Tuesday, Mar. 29

I and You | Tues., March 29-Wed., March 30 | 7 p.m. | Centre Stage South Carolina | $18.50 | This play by Laurie Gunderson follows two teens in a story of youth, love, and life.

Music Bingo | Tues., Mar. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | The Warehouse at Vaughns, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | Free entry

Harry Potter Book Club | Tues., March 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Rusty Nail Tavern, 19 S Commerce St., Liberty | Free, registration required | Dive deeper into Hogwarts and discuss connections within the series in this monthly book club.

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans | Tues., March 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Runway Cafe Event Rental Banquet Hall, 21 Airport Rd. Ext. | Honor Vietnam veterans with Greenville County Veteran Affairs and music from LZ X-ray.

Radioke: One Hit Wonders | Tues., March 29 | 9-11:55 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free | Sing along to your favorite one hit wonders. 🎤

Wednesday, Mar. 30

Microgreens Workshop | Wed., March 30 | 11 a.m. | Stage 22 Farms, 280 River Rd., Slater-Marietta | $35 | Learn how to grow your own microgreens at home, what their nutritional properties are, and how to cook with them. 🌱

Sigal Music Museum Early Spring Tea | Wed., March 30 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum | $25 | Sip tea and enjoy sweet treats surrounded by the history of Sigal Music Museum.

Suzanne Santo | Wed., March 30 | 8 p.m. | The Radio Room | $20+ | Suzanne Santo performs tracks from her sophomore album “Yard Sale.”

Watercolor 101 | Wed., March 30 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wild Hare Gallery, 212 N. Poinsett Hwy | $35 | Paint a watercolor spring bouquet.

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. South Carolina Stingrays | Wed., March 30 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $21.50+ 🏒

Live Music at the Tasting Room | Wed., March 30 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Tasting Room of TR | Free

WOOFSTOCK ’22 | Wed., March 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 315 S. Main St. | Free | Celebrate WOOFSTOCK ’22 with peace, music, dogs + a cash bar. 🐶*

Thursday, Mar. 31

The Collingsworth Family | Thurs., March 31 | 7 p.m. | Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 101 Pisgah Rd., Easley | $25 | This singing family brings their live praise music to Easley.

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thurs., March 31 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Kick off the weekend with live music and help raise money for the Metropolitan Arts Council.

Godspell | Thurs., March 31 | 7:30 p.m. | North Greenville University | $12+ | North Greenville University presents this biblical tale full of games and comedy. 🎭

Matthew Phillips | Thurs., March 31 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free | Live music at Gather GVL from a local musician. 🎶

Let’s Brunch | Thurs., March 31 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Oil & Vinegar Greenville | $20 | Taste a full plate of all kinds of brunch items, a sparkling vinegar spritzer, + take home your own recipe booklet.

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