Kyle here. There are few things I love more than perusing tents + tables of makers’ creations, and I plan to do just that at this year’s Indie Craft Parade on Fri., Sept. 9 and Sat., Sept. 10. Not sure what to expect? Here’s a breakdown. Happy shopping, GVL.
Fri., Sept. 9
Indie Craft Parade | Fri., Sept. 9 + Sat., Sept. 10 | Times vary | Timmons Arena at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | $8+ | Shop 100+ makers of handmade goods like jewelry, fine art, and ceramics. 🖼️
Screening of “Purple Haze:" A Conservation Film | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Cannon Centre, 204 Cannon St., Greer | $10 | This documentary about conservation follows North America’s largest swallow species, the Purple Martin.
Summer Luau Party | Fri., Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St. | $25+ | Singles are invited to meet fellow singles + enjoy appetizers and two specialty cocktails at this Hawaiian themed night. 🌺
Justin Hires | Fri., Sept. 9 + Sat., Sept. 10 | 6 p.m. + 9 p.m. | $20+ | Actor, comedian, and musician Justin Hires, who’s starred in CBS’ reboot of “MacGyver,” “Key & Peele,” and “21 Jump Street,” takes the stage.
Sat., Sept. 10
Rock Out Hunger | Sat., Sept. 10 | 6 p.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy. | $15+ | Join Loaves & Fishes to reduce hunger at this benefit concert featuring Brother Oliver, Her Pilots, Barryle + Mourning Dove.
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | Sat., Sept. 10 | 7 a.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $25 | Register as an individual or a team to climb the stairs in Fluor Field to honor the FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.
Waggin’ At the Waterpark | Sat., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Discovery Island Waterpark, 417 Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville | Grab your pup + their current vaccination records for a day of swimming — advanced registration required. 🐶
Sun., Sept. 11
Gallery Tour with Andrew Wyeth | Sun., Sept. 11 | 2-3 p.m. | Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St. | Free | Explore the style, media, stories, and legacy of American painter Andrew Wyeth.
Farewell to Summer | Sun., Sept. 11 | 12-4 p.m. | Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St. | Free entry | Celebrate the closing of summer with OneNation Coffee, The Cola Bounce House, Jazz Crafted, Bella’s Macarons, and Boiled P’Nuts. ☀️
We Remember Paint & Sip | Sun., Sept. 11 | 2 p.m. | Wine & Design, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. | $37 | Paint the New York City skyline featuring the One World Trade Center on a pre-traced canvas in remembrance of 9/11.
It’s almost time for the HP Porchfest on Sun., Oct. 23. Get ready to groove by nine porches to 20+ different local musicians, including Darby Wilcox and Jamie Wright.
Seasonal
September marks the beginning of pumpkin spice season, so says your favorite coffee shop chain. We’re sharing three local spots where you can get your pumpkin spice fix.
Sports
The Greenville Drive is wrapping up their season at homein style. Here are five ways to celebrate the last homestand, including post-game fireworks and a free bobblehead.
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