• CATS | Friday, April 7-Sunday, April 9 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $35-$95 | Winner of seven Tony Awards, “CATS” tells the story of one magical night when a tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn.
• Masters Par 3 Golf Event | Friday, Apr. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | 3’s Greenville, 61 Villa rd, Greenville | $10-$35 | Don your Masters best for this “Step Aside Scramble” golf game.
• Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, Apr. 7 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free | Calling all Oldies fans — join Jukebox 45 for some live music and reminiscing.

• Tunnel to Towers Greenville 5K Run & Walk | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 8-10:30 a.m. | First Baptist Church, 847 Cleveland Ave., Greenville | $15-$40 | Participate in this 5K to honor lives lost on 9/11.
• Alley Twenty Six Cocktail Syrup Tasting at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery , 205 Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville | Free | Learn how to impress with homemade drinks at this cocktail demo.
• Executive Fight and Pro-Am Charity Event | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 6 p.m. | Shrine Event Center, 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville | $50-$10 | Catch four undefeated professional boxers plus youth boxers at this exhibition event — a portion of the proceeds go to the Center for Educational Excellence and Greenville Boxing Network.

• L.C. Branch | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free | L.C. Branch takes the stage at Gather GVL for Sunday afternoon live music.
• Easter Egg Hunt Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Dr., Greenville | $0-$48 | Get your picture with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and enjoy a brunch buffet.
• Easter Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Cartwright Food Hall, 215 Trade St., Greer | Sip on bottomless mimosas, enjoy brunch bites, and a fresh cup of coffee with friends and family.

• Doughnut miss this new business: Maverick’s Donut Co. is now open at 117 Batesville Rd. Freshly made each morning with toppings crafted in-house, you can’t go wrong with any of the flavors.

• Spring has sprung and you don’t want to miss shopping local for your garden. Plant these Upstate plant sales on your calendar.

• Itching to get out of town? We’ve got a full travel itinerary for a visit to Pawleys Island, SC. Hit the road and let us know where you want us to go next.

Act like a local

• Food: When hunger strikes, look for the red school bus by the harbor. At Baja Taco, you’ll find Mexican Alaskan fare and an espresso bar. Pro tip: Add reindeer sausage or salmon to any breakfast entree for $4.
• Explore: Enlist an outfitter to take you to the literal end of the road to gaze upon Childs and Miles glaciers and the Million Dollar Bridge.
• Stay: Base camp for outdoor excursions: Orca Adventure Lodge (Contact for rates)

• Columbia Food and Wine Festival | April 19-23
• Rosewood Crawfish Festival | May 6
• South Carolina Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | May 27*

• Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.

• What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.

• The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.