Events

Festival hours:

• Friday, May 12: 12-8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 13: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Sunday, May 14: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where to park:

What to leave home:

• Four-legged friends (but service animals are allowed) per the city’s ordinances
• Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers
• Roller skates, skateboards, bikes, and personal transportation

What to bring:

• Creativity to participate in hands-on exhibits and demos
• Your appetite to enjoy sips and bites from some of your favorite local restaurants
• An umbrella or rain coat just in case (this event is rain or shine)

• In Conversation with Ben Schipper | Monday, May 1 | 5:30-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | Free | Join M. Judson Booksellers and Benjamin Schipper to discuss his graphic novel “Joe Death and the Graven Image.”

• Tapas & Trivia | Tuesday, May 2 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | Free entry | Pick your beer from the tap list and enjoy a snack from The Lazy Goat while you test your trivia knowledge with ParmeJon.

• Tech Slam ‘N Eggs | Wednesday, May 3 | 8-9:30 a.m. | 101 N. Main St., 101 N. Main St., Greenville | Free | In this morning session, leading software developers will lift the hood on their tech stack and discuss discoveries, insights, and problems they overcame — breakfast included.

• When Pigs Fly: A Birds Fly South x Lewis Barbecue Pop-Up | Thursday, May 4 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project, 1320 Hampton Ave Ext., Greenville | Free entry | Fly by our Lewis Barbecue pop-up event for brisket plates and sandwiches, plus the official collab release drink, the Spicy Paloma Kölsch — trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.

• Weekends at Unity | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy a sweet treat from one food vendor every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from April-October.
• Once On This Island | Friday, May 5 - Monday, May 22 | 7-8:30 p.m. | South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Bell Stage, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $25 | This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” tells the story of one small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice.*

• Interstellar Echoes — Pink Floyd Tribute | Saturday, May 6 | 7 p.m. | The Foundry Greenville, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | $20 | Interstellar Echoes, a Pink Floyd Tribute, take The Foundry stage.
• First Tee — Upstate South Carolina’s Kentucky Derby Viewing Party | Saturday, May 6 | 5-7:30 p.m. | BMW Zentrum, 1400 SC-101, Greer | $50- $150 | Don your best Derby attire for the “Run for the Roses” for fun, frivolity, and fundraising benefiting First Tee — Upstate.*

• Strange Orchard Sunday | Sunday, May 7 | 4-6 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy Fireforge craft beer and listen to local band Strange Orchard in the taproom.

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• Artisphere unveiled its 16th annual “Artists of the Upstate” juried exhibition. Featuring 53 pieces of art in varying mediums by 50 Upstate artists, the exhibition was juried by Kate Ledbetter, Executive Director at Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston. Check out the pieces, all of which are available for purchase.

• Starting today, film submissions are open for the next Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival, taking place March 22-24, 2024 at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre. Interested filmmakers can submit their work via FilmFreeway or the festival website for consideration in categories like Best Short Film and Best South Carolina Upstate Film.

• Today is day one of the Walt’s Waltz Raffle Rouser virtual auction. The annual fundraiser benefits Walt’s Waltz — a local nonprofit with a mission “to be a megaphone and a compass for mental health education.” Bid on 100 items (think: donated art + experiences) plus purchase $5 and $10 raffle tickets until Monday, May 15.
• Sippin’ In Simpsonville — A Summer Beer Tasting, taking place Friday, May 12, is seeking volunteers. Choose from a variety of opportunities, from event set-up to VIP ambassador, and receive one regular ticket and a t-shirt.

• The third annual Greenville FunFest — a vegan food festival — will take place at Holland Park on Laurens Road on Sunday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your family and pets to try vegan food and drinks, explore vendors, and enjoy live music. Entry is free, but VIP bags are available.

• The historic Judson Mill District is the focus of the Buildings Magazine article, “From Textile Mill to Mixed-Use Campus.” The article walks through Judson Mill’s history and local architecture firm McMillan Pazdan Smith’s renovation process, plus includes shoutouts to the district’s tenants, including Feed & Seed Co. and CommunityWorks.

• BMW’s electric vehicle manufacturing efforts in the Upstate are featured in Manufacturing Dive’s recent article, “Why EV companies are flocking to South Carolina.” Read about how “port access, favorable tax incentives, and deep labor pools” have made the state “a hot spot for manufacturing.”
• When it comes to the Apple TV+ show, “Ted Lasso,” Furman assistant professor of psychology Grace Binion aims to answer one question: “What is going on between Ted and Nate?” Check out her predictions for the friends-turned-foes relationship by the series-end, with the help of dialectical behavioral therapy.

• Whether it’s for sightseeing or getting down to business, take advantage of nonstop flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Starting Friday, May 5, American Airlines is offering two daily round trip flights to the Big Apple. Book a flight + learn more.*

• Planning a family cookout — or a kid’s birthday party? These s’mores cups are perfect for pint-sized party-goers, and they’re easy to make. Pro tip: Top with gummy worms (and let the adults dig in too).*

• 14 days. That’s how long you have until Mother’s Day. The good news? That gives you just enough time to order a gift from Quince — a brand offering high-end and sustainable products at affordable prices. Think: European linen shorts, silk slip dresses, cashmere crewnecks + Italian leather totes. Shop now.

• TD Saturday Market | Saturday, May 6 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Travelers Rest Farmers Market | Saturday, May 6 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Fountain Inn Farmers Market | Saturday, May 20 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Greer Farmers Market Tuesdays in Town | Tuesday, May 2 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Simpsonville Farmers Market | Saturday, May 13 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Slater-Marietta Farmers Market | First Friday, May, June, August, and September | 4-7 p.m.
• Bonus: Greenville State Farmers Market | Open year-round, Monday-Saturday | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.