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10+ unique date ideas for Valentine’s Day in Greenville, SC

Downtown Greenville, S.C. | @james_simpson_photography

The worst part of Valentine’s Day is figuring out what to give your better half. We’re here to help with this local Valentine’s Day date guide featuring experiences that are uniquely Greenville.

Think of these 10+ romantic experiences as a way to love on your Valentine and your city at the same time.

Is your favorite local business doing something special for Valentine’s Day? We’d love it if you let us know.

🎵 A Night with Edwin McCain | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $30-$60 | The New York Times called this Greenville singer-songwriter the “great American romantic,” so what better way to celebrate your love for your partner and your city than singing along to hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More”?

⚾ Dinner at the Diamond | Friday, Feb. 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $120 per person | Start your night indulging in small bites and listening to live music in Champions Club with a glass of champagne in hand before dining in a private suite with a chef-prepared dinner for up to four people.

💃 Salsa Dance Party | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub and Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy free salsa lessons while dancing the night away to a live DJ with your Valentine, no reservation needed — plus buy one game and your Valentine’s is half-off when booked online.

🍶 Couples Pottery Class | Multiple dates | Times vary | Hollowed Earth Pottery, 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Bay 7, Greenville | If you’re looking for your “Ghost” movie moment, bring your Valentine for an intro wheel class or a Valentine’s themed seasonal class.

Click the button on the left for more 6+ local date night ideas (plus, parties for singles) and the button on the right for our Valentine’s Day gift guide from Six & Main.

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Thursday, Feb. 2

Winter Masquerade Ball | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville | Free | Learn to ballroom dance, catch a magic show, all while donning your best mask.
Once | Thursday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville | $33.50-$38.50 | Featuring all of the songs from the critically acclaimed film, “Once” speaks to the power of music to connect us all.

Friday, Feb. 3

Free Community Clothing Swap | Friday, Feb. 3 | 4-7 p.m. | Amend Market, 2307 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | Free | Donate items you’re ready to part ways with and “shop” for free items.
First Friday | Friday, Feb. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Locations vary, Greenville | Free | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
Aiken Antique Show | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 | 9:30 a.m. | Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St., S.W. Aiken | $20 | This one-of-a-kind event features vintage pieces from 21 incredible antique exhibitors, guest lecturers, daily lunches, and a Sunday Shrimp & Grits and Bloody Mary Bar brunch.*

Saturday, Feb. 4

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Clare’s Creamery, 1635 E. North St., Greenville | Free entry | Indulge in breakfast-inspired ice cream flavors, sundaes in coffee mugs, and a special collab with Bridge City Coffee.
ReCraft’s 1st Birthday Party | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | ReCraft Creative Reuse Center, 525 Haywood Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Bring the family for free activities and photo ops, plus buy a bite from a local food truck.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Culture

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Kick back by this stunning saltwater pool at .408 Jackson in GVL’s West End. | Photo by Kevin Ruck via .408 Jackson

Located in the West End (with views of Fluor Field and downtown) and within walking distance of Main St., residents of GVL’s newest apartment community, .408 Jackson, can enjoy studio, one-, two-, or three-bedroom floor plans and a full roster of community amenities, including:

Study pods
Clubroom and gameroom
Indoor and outdoor yoga spaces

Here’s how we’d enjoy a late spring day:

Roll out of bed and head down the block to Bex Cafe & Juice Bar
Get our sweat on at the tech-infused fitness center
Sip a cocktail by the pool and catch some rays
Pick up a ‘za from Pizzeria Fiamma (right downstairs) before enjoying front row seats to a Greenville Drive game from the balcony

Bonus: It’s located in the heart of Greenville’s new District 356, meaning you can walk to work (and play) just blocks away.*

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Weather

48º | Rain | 100% chance of rain
It’s been 382 days since it last snowed in the Upstate, not that we’re counting. WYFF 4 Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus says he doesn’t see any snowflakes in the forecast in the next two weeks, but that’s snow biggie. Historically, there’s a ~20% chance of snow in both February and March. ❄️

Biz

The Slice (134 S. Main St., Simpsonville) is growing up. The New York-style pizza joint will add a rooftop bar, 55 seats, and room for live music when it opens its expansion this spring. 🍕 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
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Coming Soon

After he sold out his pop-up dinner series in two days, Michelin-Star Chef Nico Abello will open a new concept under Table 301 before taking sole ownership. Read the Post and Courier’s feature on Abello and his new partnership with Restaurateur Carl Sobocinski. ⭐

Travel

United Airlines will add more seats to its Denver, Houston, and Chicago flights out of GSP along with adding a Newark flight and Delta will add a second daily flight to Detroit. Ready to plan your next getaway? Check out GSP’s full list of destinations. ✈️ (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Featured

Calling Greenville a “food lover’s haven,” Only in Your State took a trip to our city to explore. From dining at Between the Trees to tagging along on a Breakfast Culinary Tour and enjoying meals at Nose Dive, Sully’s Steamers, and Southernside Brewing Co., the article ends with a suggestion: “Go and experience Greenville for yourself!” 🍽️

Eat

We’re three weeks away from euphoria’s A Southern Remedy at The Rutherford (520 Rutherford Rd., Greenville). Grab your tickets to sip on specially-crafted winter cocktails and munch on bites from some of the Upstate’s newest food spots while listening to tunes from the Jamie Wright Band. 🎶
Looking to add some new dinner recipes to your weekly repertoire? We’re bookmarking this potato and leek soup, this skillet lasagna, and these feta chicken kabobs. 🍳*

Traffic

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These outdoor spots are fire 🔥

An igloo and heater on the back deck of a winery.

You’ll find us sipping in the City Scape igloo on a cold day. | Photo by GVLtoday

Saturday’s shaping up to be a chilly day — the high is just 44º — but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside.

We’ve rounded up hot spots with heaters and firepits you can go to enjoy the fresh air when it’s cold.

Spirit & Bower, 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville | Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | Walk in off the Liberty Bridge to enjoy the firepits and fireplaces, inside or outside.

City Scape Winery, 589 Dunklin Bridge Rd., Pelzer | Wednesday-Friday 12-7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m. | Celebrating one year in its new tasting room today, get cozy on the heated back patio or snuggle up in the igloo.

Click the button below for 20+ more spots to heat up while you chill out.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: I have one more Valentine’s Day event to share... For the Swifties: SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar (103 N. Main St., Ste. #400, Greenville) is hosting a Taylor Swift-inspired Valentine’s Dance called “Swift Me Away.”

If you’re an avid reader, think Back to December when I went to SIP’s BirthTay Ball and had The Best Day. I’m excited to Shake it Off again and meet even more Greenville Swifties.

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