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• Blooming Narrative | Thursday, June 1-Saturday, June 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art & Light Gallery, 16 Aiken St., Greenville | Free | Cassie Butcher and Shannon Woodford explore their clay and paint mediums to communicate emotions, memories, and nostalgia through the use of flowers in their joint exhibition.
• Darby Wilcox | Thursday, June 1 | 6-8 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy food and drinks from The Commons while you hear live music from Greenville’s Darby Wilcox.
• Summer Adventure | Thursday, June 1-Saturday, July 29 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $0.00 - $12.00 | Visit Roper Mountain for an exciting day at Summer Adventure featuring a new exhibit, exploration area, and more.*

• Twin Creeks Lavender Farm UPICK Event | Friday, June 2-Sunday, July 2 | 9:30 a.m. | Twin Creeks Lavender Farm, 4638 Midway Rd., Williamston | $5 | Pick fresh lavender bouquets and enjoy Honest Scoop lavender ice cream, Mama K’s Elderberry lavender elderberry lemonade, and farm activities.
• Evening in Nicholtown | Friday, June 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Habitat at Heritage Hills in Nicholtown, 421 Webster Rd., Greenville | Free | Experience a night in one of Greenville’s historic neighborhoods with food, art, and music, plus get a sneak peek of the affordable housing neighborhood, Heritage Hills.
• Downville Mile | Friday, June 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct., Greenville | $20 | Run your fastest mile to date down 150 ft of elevation and finish with a cold beer.

• Chautauqua History Comes Alive Festival | Monday, June 12-Thursday, June 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free | Get ready to laugh, cry, and have a great time at this outdoor festival of live history and fun for the whole family — bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic.
• Lady A | Thursday, June 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $65-$135 | Catch Lady A, “built around rich vocal harmony, vivid emotional writing, and a smooth fusion of Country, rock and pop,” on the Peace Center stage.
• June Tea | Wednesday, June 28 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | $25 | Join Sigal Music Museum to enjoy savories, sweets, and other fancies at this afternoon tea.

• The ACC has announced game times for the first three weeks of the 2023 college football season. Kicking off the season, Clemson plays at Duke at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4 (on ESPN) and the University of South Carolina plays the University of North Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2 in Charlotte (on ABC). (WYFF 4)

• Travelers Rest sushi restaurant, Sushi Yama, has opened a new Asian street food concept by The Community Tap on Main Street — in a blue shipping container on the patio. Yakitori Yama specializes in yakitori (read: a small bite of grilled meat, seafood, or vegetables with a teriyaki-like sauce). (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Tickets are on sale for euphoria’s Tapas & Tinis event taking place Friday, July 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Zen on South Main Street. Enjoy a night of small plates, crafted cocktails, and live music by Randomonium.

• Resident Diner, which closed its Travelers Rest location in April, is now serving lunch at Carolina Bauernhaus at Poe West Wednesday through Friday from 12 to 4 p.m. In an Instagram post, the restaurant says, “Once we get our feet wet we’ll be adding weekly specials.” Click through the post to see where else you can find Resident Diner this week.

• Myles Pizza Pub on South Pleasantburg Drive will be temporarily closed Sunday, July 2-Wednesday, July 10 as the team takes a vacation. It will reopen on Tuesday, July 11 at 4 p.m. Have a great vacay, Myles.

• When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie strawberry. This Saturday, June 3, look up at the sky at 11:41 p.m. to see the full Strawberry Moon, named for the Native Americans’ harvesting of strawberries this month. While it won’t appear red like its namesake, it will “appear large and golden-hued.” (FOX Carolina)

• Companion Skate Park (formerly Board Ryders Club) is hosting a skateboarding summer camp for kids. One- and two-week sessions — featuring skateboarding lessons, art projects, and outdoor activities — are available June 12-16 and July 17-21. Visit the skatepark at 4108 E North St. in Greenville or send an email to sign up.
• Looking for a way to keep the kiddos active all summer long, rain or shine? Enter: Kids Bowl Free, a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys like Spare Time Greenville where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more and sign up.*

• Clemson softball pitcher and first baseman Valerie Cagle has been named the 2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. This season, Valerie struck out 188 batters while walking 35, and “threw the first perfect game in Clemson’s four-year history, a five-inning win over Mercer.” (Greenville News)

• Cheer on The Greenville Drive as they take on the Hickory Crawdads and say cheers to Dollar Drink Night in the 500 Club. Sip on $1 Pepsi, $2 Miller Lite, and $4 SweetWater 420.*

• Adjustable-rate mortgages. These differ from fixed-rate mortgages in that your interest rate can adjust during the term of your loan. Here’s why ARMs are making a comeback in the current housing market — plus pros and cons for homebuyers to consider.*
• Harissa. This flavorful, versatile spice goes with just about anything, featuring a burst of heat from aleppo peppers. Pro tip: Try it sprinkled over these foods.*

🌳 Outdoor spaces

• Falls Park on the Reedy
• Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
• Paris Mountain State Park

☕ Coffee shops

• Due South Coffee Roasters
• Methodical at The Commons

🍴 Restaurants

• Clare’s Creamery
• Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery
• Gather GVL
• SBH BBQ
• Bake Room at The Commons