While we’ve still rounded up nine happenings in Greenville this weekend, be sure to check with event organizers in case there are changes due to the weather.
Fri., Sept. 30
Bakery and Beer | Fri., Sept. 30 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing, 115 Welborn St. | $30 | Sip on a flight of four local craft beers paired with treats from basta. 🍻
Pipeline | Fri., Sept. 30-Sun., Oct. 16 | Times vary | The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St. | $35+ | Catch opening night for this play about a mother’s hopes for her son clashing with an educational system rigged against him.
Karaoke Night | Fri., Sept. 30 | 7-10 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103 | Free entry | Get ready to escape the rain and belt your favorite karaoke hit with a craft cocktail in hand. 🎤
Sat., Oct. 1
Swamp Rabbits Fan Fest | Sat., Oct. 1 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Free | Skate on the same ice as the Swamp Rabbits to kick off the 2022-2023 season. 🏒
Bicycle Film Festival | Sat., Oct. 1 | 5:30 + 8:30 p.m. | Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center | $20 | Catch this international short film program aimed at film connoisseurs, avid cyclists, and everyone in between. 🚲
Greenville Symphony | Sat., Oct. 1 + Sun., Oct. 2 | Times vary | Peace Center Concert Hall | $20+ | The Symphony celebrates 75 years with the world premiere of Farnsworth’s “Where Water Flows.”
Sun., Oct. 2
Hispanic Heritage Month Festival | Sun., Oct. 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $5 | Shop crafts and gifts, eat and drink + dance to live music at this festival promoting the heritage and culture of the Upstate Hispanic community.
It’s the dawn of a new era at Clemson. | Photo by @dawsonpowers
Welcome back to Tiger Town, College GameDay
ESPN College GameDay is coming to Clemson for this weekend’s game against No. 10 NC State, but this weekend isn’t the first time the Upstate has hosted the 20+ year old program. Let’s look back on College GameDay in Clemson through the years. 🐅
Pedestrian safety study identifies 10 roads for possible improvements
The City of Greenville wants to make roads safer for pedestrians, and you could see changes coming to some busy roadways to make it happen.
Farm Fresh Fast in SVL
Farm-to-table restaurant + meal-prep service Farm Fresh Fast opened its second location in Burdette Central (35 S. Main St., Simpsonville). We tried the Beef Bulgogi Bowl and the Bison Bolognese. Spoiler alert: They’re as good as they look.
GREAT ESCAPES
Explore the Appalachian Mountains in Berea, Kentucky
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Berea, Kentucky
The mountains in Berea overlook the stunning Bluegrass landscape of Kentucky. | Photo by 6AM City
Planning a getaway? Check out Berea, Kentucky, a hidden gem mountain town nestled between the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Why go?
Outdoors: The Berea Pinnacles are a series of small mountains with hiking trails that lead to sweeping vistas. More of a waterfall person? Check out Anglin Falls.
Drinks: If you’re looking to sip on some of Kentucky’s best craft beer, Apollo Pizza and Beer Emporium is the spot. Its huge, classic wooden bar is cozy and inviting.
Listen: Every October, Berea College hosts the Celebration of Traditional Music — an event that showcases homemade music of the Appalachian region.
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SHOP
Go bananas over these foodie brands 🍌
Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands
Just one of these local, specialty foods on your table will impress your dinner guests. | Graphic by GVLtoday
We polled City Editors across our parent company, 6AM City, about foodie brands they love. The result? A list of mouthwatering food products ranging from SC Lowcountry’s favorite biscuits to a line of vegan dipping sauces that hail from San Diego.*
Best Maid Pickles(Fort Worth, TX) | From dill pickles to sweet pickles to pickle juice by the gallon, Texans swear by this pickle brand. | We love: Xtreme Hot Pickle Bitez
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit(Charleston, SC) | Serve southern-style, pre-made biscuits at home with this nationally recognized brand (plus get jams, jellies, and biscuit mixes). | We love: Hot Little Combo Pack
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