Reedy Stage (at Main Street + Falls Park Drive)

Roots Stage (at Main + Broad Streets)

• Traffic Calming Meeting | Tuesday, May 9 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Public Works campus, 475 Fairforest Way, Greenville | Free | Discuss traffic safety and speed along East Parkins Mill Road between Ridge and Parkins Mill Roads.
• Game Night | Tuesday, May 9 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Meet Boardwalk Games staff to try out new games, buy games on site, or bring your own to play.
• Aurora Starscape | Tuesday, May 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Greenville | $37 | Paint a colorful aurora starscape on a pre-traced canvas — BYO wine or beer.

• Books Over Drinks with Ali Brady | Wednesday, May 10 | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | $30 | Sip on a book-inspired cocktail and hear more about Ali Brady’s new book, “The Comeback Summer,” where two sisters have one summer to crush their comfort zones and save their grandmother’s legacy.

• Music Series & Food Truck Rodeo | Thursday, May 11 | 6-9 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | Free entry | Join the City of Simpsonville and Simpsonville Arts Foundation, Inc to catch a free concert and enjoy eats from local food trucks.
• Jazz Night and Half Off Bottles of Wine | Thursday, May 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Topsoil Restaurant, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Enjoy a duo from Greenville Jazz Collective and half off selected bottles of wine.

• Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, from Wardlaw Street and Main Street to Broad Street and Main Street | Free entry | Artisphere is back during Mother’s Day Weekend in downtown Greenville, SC — enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts.*

• Greenville Technical College Open House | Thursday, May 18 | 3-6 p.m. | Greenville Technical College - Barton Campus - Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center, 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville | Free | Tour the Barton Campus and speak with representatives from across the college, including academic programs, enrollment services, financial aid, and university transfer.*

• Tech-infused fitness center and yoga studio
• Saltwater pool
• Local infused bar featuring locally roasted coffee and beer on tap
• Work pods and conference rooms

• The Greer Arts & Eats Festival will take over Trade Street on Friday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get excited for a day full of local art, food, live music, and craft beer. Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here.

• Tonight’s the night. Join the Greenville Drive and Furman University to celebrate academic achievements that GCS student athletes made this school year. Students are treated to a pregame reception in the 500 Club and will have the opportunity to meet guest speaker Bob Richey, Furman Men’s Basketball Coach. Get tickets.

• Flying Rabbit Adventures in Holland Park off Laurens Road is offering Twilight Trips for a limited time. Starting Friday, May 19, the aerial obstacle course will offer evening reservations on Fridays and Saturdays. Book your crew to watch the sunset as you leap from obstacle to obstacle on the full course.

• Chef Ryan of SOL GVL, a catering and pop-up restaurant that specializes in modern Mexican-American food, is hosting a beer dinner at What Ales You Pub on Saturday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Indulge in four courses, each paired with a craft beer.
• Hosting a graduation party? Pro tip: Order a freshly-prepared party tray from Lowes Foods, and check catering off your list. Here’s how.*

• No. 6. That’s how Greenville ranks on CoworkingCafe’s list, “Top Small US Cities for Starting a Career After College.” The study analyzed US Census Bureau data and considered metrics in employment, financial, and lifestyle categories. Greenville scored high in lifestyle, being No. 1 for most leisure establishments for every 100,000 residents.

• Professional recruiting and staffing firms Find Great People (FGP) and Phillips Staffing — both based in Greenville — are recognized on Forbes’ lists of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms (FGP’s No. 142) and America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms (FGP’s No. 123, Phillips Staffing’s No. 112).

• CommunityWorks and Greenville Chamber recognized six local businesses at its Excellence In Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards last week. Award categories include: Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year, Woman-Owned Business of the Year, Entrepreneurial Success, Small Business Champion, and My Favorite Small Business. See the winners.

• 14,000. That’s how many rubber ducks were released over Reedy River Falls at last weekend’s Reedy River Duck Derby. Rotary Club logistics committee chair and community service chair Eric Krichbaum says this year’s derby was “our best overall Duck Derby that we’ve had in 19 years.” See photos. (Greenville Journal)

• New to art appreciation — or new to GVL? (Or know someone who is?) Enter: MAConnect, the Metropolitan Arts Council’s social group for locals who are interested in getting more involved in Greenville’s arts scene. Learn more about membership and events.*

• In emergency situations, hospitals need blood quickly. When you donate blood with The Blood Connection, you help ensure blood is available for our neighbors in need. Donate blood in May and receive $45 in rewards (mobile exclusions apply). Find a location to donate.*

• Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.*

• Help young artists launch their careers
• Foster a sense of community
• Reflect the diversity of Greenville artists