Greenville

• Difficulty: 🥾🥾
• Length: 2.9 mile loop
• Pet-friendly: Yes

Beyond Greenville

• Difficulty: 🥾
• Length: 1.5 miles
• Pet-friendly: Yes

The other Carolina

• Difficulty: 🥾🥾
• Length: 2.2 miles
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes

• Trailside Blazers | Monday, Apr. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Take a skate down the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

• Project Host Fill the Cruisers Food Drive | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | Free | Help fill GPD police cruisers with food items for the Project Host Soup Kitchen by dropping off donations outside of the GSP International Airport Box Office.
• Village Launch Mentor Social + Networking Night | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Artisan Traders, 1274 Pendleton St., Greenville | Free | Village Launch is looking for mentors from a variety of backgrounds that can offer unique and valuable insights to the entrepreneurs in the program.

• New Moon Circle & Meditation | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Raven & Moon, 413 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville | $0-$20 | Discuss the astrology of the moon and enjoy a guided meditation — bring a blanket, mat, pillow, or anything that makes you feel comfortable during meditation.

• Family and Community Night Pickleball Event | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Southside Park, 417 Baldwin Rd., Greenville | Free | Bring the family out for a this event during The Foot Solutions Smash Pickleball Tournament featuring open play and instruction with Smash ambassadors plus paddle and equipment demo.

• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, Apr. 21 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Groove in downtown Greenville to dance band Hot As A Pepper.

• Backyard Bash 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | The Chandler School, 2900 Augusta St., Greenville | $25-$50 | Join The Chandler School’s annual fundraiser, complete with a live and silent auction, entertainment, food, and drinks — families welcome.
• La Sylphide | Saturday, Apr. 22-Sunday, Apr. 23 | Times vary | Peace Center Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $50 | “La Sylphide” is a classic story ballet based in Scotland that features intriguing characters and exquisite classical choreography — receive 10% off tickets with code GVLToday10.*

• Music on the Mountain: Tim White | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 1-4 p.m. | Eagle Mountain Winery, 2330 Hwy. 11, Travelers Rest | Free | Join Tim White for a variety of acoustic covers on the Eagle Mountain Winery patio with a glass of wine.

• Priority boarding
• Carry-on bag
• Checked bag
• Seating assignment up to $20

• Blind Tiger Tattoo Co. plans to open this spring in the Village of West Greenville after receiving approval from the City of Greenville Board of Zoning Appeals for its special exception permit. The appointment-only studio will be located on the second floor of 1278 Pendleton St. Follow @blindtigertattooco on Instagram for opening updates. (Upstate Business Journal)

• The Bellwether Public House next to Fluor Field (in the former Liberty Tap Room space) is open after celebrating its grand opening last Friday. We can’t wait to delve into the menu of this Urban Wren concept, from the Cracker Jacks to Red Pork Tacos.

• The Greenville Drive unveiled Milliken Plaza last week. Located off District 356 at Fluor Field’s entry, the plaza showcases Milliken’s connections to baseball and commitment to sustainability. The space also features the Digital First Pitch Experience — fans can mimic throwing a baseball toward a digital screen and capture analytics like speed. (Upstate Business Journal)

• No. 10. That’s where Greenville ranks on Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s list of the top 20 most challenging places to live with pollen allergies in 2023. The ranking is based on total pollen scores (tree, grass, and weeds), over-the-counter allergy medication use, and number of allergy specialists.
• No. 13. That’s where the BMW Zentrum Museum landed among 30 museums on Stacker’s list, “Highest-rated museums in South Carolina, according to Tripadvisor.” The Children’s Museum of the Upstate also made the list at No. 25.

• Calling all animal lovers. Greenville County Animal Care is hiring both full-time and part-time Kennel Technicians. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting animal kennels and living areas⁠, feeding and watering animals, providing enrichment and socialization opportunities to animals, and helping with adoption events and shelter activities⁠.

• Cheers, GVL. The inaugural Greenville Summer Wine Festival is coming to Fluor Field Saturday, June 10 from 4-8 p.m. Mark your calendars for an evening with 50+ wines to try, a small beer selection, live music, and a DJ. Wine not buy a ticket?
• Community Works and The Greenville Chamber are hosting the seventh annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards on Thursday, May 4 from 5-7 p.m. Join them in honoring six Upstate entrepreneurs of micro and small businesses.

• Want to stock up on small-batch sauce and salsa for a Cinco de Mayo celebration — or anytime? Sobremesa Mole & Salsas is offering 15% off with code GVL15 now through Friday, May 5. Snag the deal.*

• Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.