💫 Meteor showers

• Lyrids: April 22-23
• Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
• Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
• Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
• Perseids: August 12-13
• Draconids: October 7
• Orionids: October 21-22
• Southern Taurids: November 4-5
• Northern Taurids: November 11-12
• Leonids: November 17-18
• Geminids: December 13- 14
• Ursids: December 21-22

🌕 Full moons and supermoons

• February 5: Snow moon
• March 7: Worm moon
• April 6: Pink moon
• May 5: Flower moon
• June 3: Strawberry moon
• July 3: Buck moon
• August 1: Sturgeon moon
• August 30: Blue moon
• September. 29: Harvest moon
• October 28: Hunter’s moon
• November 27: Beaver moon
• December 26: Cold moon

• Governor’s School Jazz Orchestra | Monday, Jan. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Smith Recital Hall, 15 University St., Greenville | Free | Listen to the works of major jazz composers including Ellington, Monk, and Mingus, plus modern renditions of compositions.
• Seed Propagation | Monday, Jan. 23 | 6-7 p.m. | Simpsonville Branch, 626 NE Main St., Simpsonville | Free | Discover easy seeds for beginners, how to select seeds, when to start seed (including indoors), what containers and growing media to use, and other helpful tips for propagating seeds.

• Come from Away | Tuesday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $35-$100 | Watch the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers on September 12, 2001 and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
• Tuesday Talk Series | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Discover the life and legacy of Steve Jobs and participate in a Q+A session led by Dr. Kevin Treu of Furman University.
• Dips and Sips | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Traveler’s Taproom, 2624 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $25 | Try four wines paired with four different types of homemade dip.
• Shaken, Smoked, and Stirred Cocktail Class | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $65 | Listen to an introduction to spirits and the tools and concepts of successful cocktail making by a mixologist before you make 3 distinctly different cocktails.

• Robert Burns Night Upstate South Carolina 2023 | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer | $45 | Celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns with food, drinks, music, and a little bit o’ poetry.
• Swamp Rabbits vs Atlanta Gladiators | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $19-$50 | Catch the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators.

• 55º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

• Phase four of the $121 million SCDOT Woodruff Road congestion project is set to begin this spring, with plans to negotiate acquiring 22+ businesses that are currently located in 46 acres needed for the project. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 to extend the Parallel Parkway to Smith Hines Road. 🚧 (FOX Carolina)

• After delaying breaking ground in late 2022 due to “the instability of construction costs,” developers say they plan to begin construction on a 134-room boutique hotel in Greenville’s West End at North Markley and Rhett streets in the first half of this year. They hope to open the hotel in late 2024 or early 2025. 🏨 (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Mak & Cheesecakes, a shop selling New York-style cheesecake, will open its storefront at 510 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville in time to get your Valentine something sweet. The bakery is ready to serve starting Saturday, Feb. 11. Can’t wait that long? Follow its Instagram for where you can find the cheesecake cart popping up.

• No. 6. That’s where “Business Factors” ranked Greenville on its list of Best Business Climates for small cities in the US. The publication looked at resources for business owners, our city’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, affordability, talent, and diversity.

• “I’ll Be” Grabbing tickets to Edwin McCain’s upcoming performance at the Peace Center on Valentines Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14. This Greenville singer-songwriter will have you singing along to hits like “I Could Not Ask for More” with your better half. ♥️
• Voting is now open for the Upstate Music Awards. Support your favorite local artists so they can take home the prize on Sunday, April 2 at the Peace Center. 🎤

• Tri-County Technical College (with campuses in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties) is the first technical school in the state to have its officers become accredited by the SC Law Enforcement Association. The achievement makes the police force — with just 14 officers across three campuses — the smallest accredited agency in SC. 🚔 (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Ready for a change of scenery in 2023? Endeavor members agree that surrounding yourself with inspiring professionals + entrepreneurs while enjoying those downtown views is great for motivation and productivity. Pro tip: Request a tour (or walk in) to see how you can make the most of all the amenities. ☕️ *

• Scott’s Cheap Flights is going, going...Going. The travel membership that saves you hundreds on flights has a new name, and in honor of the rebrand, you can get 30% off a Premium membership with code 6AMCITY30. What you’ll get: last minute weekend trips, mistake fares, and early deal alerts. Hurry — this offer ends tomorrow, Jan. 24. ✈️*

🍦 Clare’s Creamery, 1635 E. North St., Greenville

🍦 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, 12 E. Broad St., #6B, Greenville

🍦 Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville