Kyle here. March is here, and I’m not mad about it. This weekend is for all you sports fans — from the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena to the Reedy River Rivalry at Fluor Field. Cheer on your favorite team and enjoy the spirit of the game in downtown Greenville.
Here are nine events happening Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 5:
Friday, March 3
2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament | Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy St., Greenville | $15 | Cheer on your favorite SEC team as they take to The Well court.
First Friday | Friday, March 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Locations vary, Locations vary, Greenville | Free | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
Oscar Shorts | Friday, March 3-Saturday, March 4 | Times vary | Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $12 | The Peace Center presents screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in Animated, Live Action, and Documentary categories.
Saturday, March 4
Reedy River Rivalry Fan Fest | Saturday, March 4 | 10 a.m. | District 356, 356 Field St., Greenville | Free entry | Pre-game the Gamecocks vs Tigers baseball game with food and drinks from Hip Burger, The Bellwether, Project Host, and Bud Light Bar, plus live music, shopping and tailgate games.
2023 Downtown Dribble | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 2 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free | Join in on the action of the 2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament and watch in the Downtown Dribble presented by VisitGreenvilleSC.
Words and Wonder: A Creative Writing Workshop | Saturday, March 4 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville | $25 | Emily Cinquemani, Poetry Instructor in the Creative Writing Department at the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, leads this workshop — no writing experience required.
Sunday, March 5
MALEVO | Sunday, March 5 | 7 p.m. | Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45 | Named the “Cultural Ambassador to the National Identity of Argentina,” this all-male group performs the traditional Argentine folk dance, Malambo.
Away Team Duo | Sunday, March 5 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free entry | Sip away the Sunday scaries with the Away Team Duo and Gather GVL.
Big St. Patrick’s Door Hanger Paint & Sip | Sunday, March 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Warehouse at Vaughn’s, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | $48 | Create a 24-in tall St. Patrick’s Day-themed door hanger — materials included with registration.
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For the first time ever, ESPN College GameDay is coming to a women’s basketball conference championship game, and it’s happening this Sunday, March 5, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena for the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament. Watch from 12 to 1 p.m. on ESPN2. 🏀
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ICYMI, there’s a new song out about our very own city. “Greenville” — by Steve Eager and Friends — is all about what the musician loves most about Greenville, from its people to its “skyline that’s beyond comparing.” 🎶
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Looking to get your brunch on this weekend? We re-released our list of 50+ brunch places, including brunches for special occasions, for a quick bite, and for “perfect pastries.” 🍳
GREAT ESCAPES
Venturing out to Boise, Idaho
Great Escapes: Venturing out to Boise, Idaho
Parks, rivers, mountains — Boise’s got it all. | Photo by 6AM City
Planning a getaway? Check out Boise, ID, a lively town with spectacular scenery and lots of activities for adventuring types.
Why go: The Treefort Music Fest(Wednesday, March 22-Sunday, March 26, 2023) is one of the city’s biggest annual events — a five-day indie extravaganza featuring 185 artists, including Ani DiFranco, Lady Wray, Built to Spill, and more.
Drink: Don’t sleep on the wine scenein Boise known for excellent syrahs, rieslings, and chardonnays. The Sunnyslope Wine Trail is a must-visit — Indian Creek particularly — but don’t be afraid get spicy with the jalapeño wine lemonade at Potter Wines.
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