How can I ride?

• Call to schedule a pickup — estimated wait times are 5-10 minutes.
• Find a parked Greenville Bike Tax — near its HQ across from Gather Greenville or along Main Street.
• Make a reservation online — pedicabs can be reserved for a date night out, bachelorette party, and even wedding send-offs, complete with a “Just Married” sign.

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• Tuesdays in Town Farmers Market | Tuesday, May 2 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Shop 30+ curated farmer, produce, and maker vendors, plus enjoy live music and multiple food options.

• Plant Based Eating 2.0 | Wednesday, May 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Oil & Vinegar, 220 N. Main St., Ste. 203, Greenville | $20 | Lentils, beans, seasonal vegetables, and flavorful seasonings are the center of the plate in this tasting party — advanced registration required.
• The Race to Electric Cars | Wednesday, May 3 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St., Greenville | Free entry | Mike Smith, VP of business and technology strategy for The Electric Cooperatives of SC and registered professional engineer, will be giving his expert opinion electric vehicles.

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, May 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Groove to the Indie Pop sounds of The Abbey Elmore Band.
• Paint and Sip Trivia Night: Star Wars | Thursday, May 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Greenville | $37 | Attend this adults-only paint and sip night in your best Star Wars costume, paint a light saber, and test your knowledge during trivia — BYO beer or wine.

• First Friday Gallery Crawl | Friday, May 5 | 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.

• Keipi on the Green | Saturday, May 6 | 4:30 p.m. | Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave., Greenville | $35 suggested donation | Join Keipi Georgian restaurant for a day of concerts, a community feast, toasting, singing, and dancing — donations benefit First Things Foundation.
• Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser | Saturday, May 6 | 3-8 p.m. | Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct., Greenville | $35-$1,000 | Join the Greenville Breakfast Rotary Club to watch the Kentucky Derby — proceeds support the club’s charitable projects in Greenville.

• NEXT Accelerator Showcase | Thursday, May 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Greenville ONE Center, 2 W. Washington St., Greenville | Free | The cohort members of the NEXT Accelerator will deliver their final four-minute pitches in front of a crowd and share what they’ve learned throughout this 10-week program with networking to follow.
• JudFest | Saturday, May 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Judson Mill District, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate one year of Judson Mill through a sip and shop with local vendors, Greenville Library Seed Library seed planting, and live music outside and in The Foundry.

• Table 301
• OASE Day Spa
• Swamp Rabbit Cafe
• Coffee Underground
• Spinx

• The Sullivan, an affordable apartment complex in Berea, is accepting residents. The 180-unit complex will be open to households making 60% of the area median income (read: $51,000 per year or less), and features one, two, three, and four-bedroom options, plus onsite amenities like a laundry facility, playground, and pool. (Greenville News)

• ARCpoint Labs of Downtown Greenville, a health and wellness testing lab, now offers IV infusions. The lab’s 10 IV fusion options “unlock health benefits such as stronger cognition, healthy metabolism, and glowing skin and hair.” Schedule an appointment to prep for a big race or rehydrate after a night out.

• The City of Greenville is hosting a public drop-in on Tuesday, May 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 475 Fairforest Way to discuss traffic safety and speed along East Parkins Mill Road (between Ridge and Parkins Mill Roads). Attend in person or complete this form to provide feedback.

• Meet in the middle Spartanburg. Country band Diamond Rio will headline a free concert on Morgan Square in Spartanburg on Friday, June 6 at 7:30pm, part of the annual BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament presented by TD SYNNEX. The concert is free to the public, but VIP tickets will be available for purchase.
• Upcountry Fiber’s charity concert, Southern Fried Circuit, is happening on Friday, July 28 at the Anderson Civic Center and features headliner Darius Rucker + opening act Lindsay Ell. Profits go to the Upcountry Fiber Foundation to support local charities in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Bonus: Sponsorships are available.*

• What’s in a (duck’s) name? Augusta Twenty Market and Cafe wants a local kid to name its duck statue. Submit your child’s idea on the shop’s Instagram post or in-store. The winner will be announced Friday, May 5 and win a chocolate milk, a cookie, and have a chocolate milk drink named after them.

• Joseph Martin Pazdan II, founding principal of McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects, has died at 62 years old. An architect for 30 years, the Greenville native started Pazdan Smith Group (now McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects) in 1993 with his friend, Brad Smith. Read more about his legacy. (Greenville Journal)

• $1.37 billion. That’s how much SC received from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act for sewer and water infrastructure projects — ~$100 million of which is dedicated to projects in Greenville County. Grants will support various projects, including sewer expansion in downtown and drainage improvements along the Reedy River basin. (Post and Courier Greenville)

• Are you staying hydrated, GVL? Electrolyte drinks can be used to boost hydration, especially after a workout or athletic event. MUSC Health’s Athletic Trainer Kendric Wherry, ATC lets us know what’s best to quench your thirst.*

• Did you know? May is National Water Safety Month. Knowing how to swim offers a great way to stay in shape, learn water safety, and develop a lifetime of fun activities. The YMCA of Greenville has several aquatic centers offering water fitness, swim lessons, family swim times, and more.*

• Summer is almost here. Tear through your to-do list or knock out that big project in the bright and inspiring coworking spaces at Endeavor — whose members say the atmosphere always amps up their productivity. Learn more about day passes, memberships, amenities, and their famed office Corgi.*

• Want to teach your teenager money management skills? Here are four big perks of opening a teen checking or savings account.*

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