• Summer Reading Kickoff | Friday, June 2 | 3-4 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy activities for all ages including a used book sale, special exhibits, and a chance to sign up for summer reading.
• First Friday | Friday, Jun. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Locations vary, Locations vary, Greenville | Free entry | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
• Evening in Nicholtown | Friday, June 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Habitat at Heritage Hills in Nicholtown, 421 Webster Rd., Greenville | Free entry | 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.
• Upstate Shakespeare Festival: The Merry Wives of Windsor | Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4 | 7 p.m. | Falls Park on the Reedy, 601 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy Shakespeare’s timeless tale as this summer tradition returns — bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and food for a picnic.

• Greenville Jazz Fest | Saturday, June 3 | 4-10 p.m. | Main Street, Greenville | Free entry | Experience jazz music in the streets of Downtown Greenville at this inaugural festival — food and beverages will be on site for purchase.
• Greenville Triumph | Saturday, June 3 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, 900 Duncan Chapel Rd., Greenville | $15-$60 | Celebrate the Fiesta de Fútbol featuring a tailgate with LaLa Estrella and Dos Bros Tacos food trucks, games, face painting, a piñata, Hispanic music, and more family fun.
• Village Launch Market | Saturday, June 3 | 12-4 p.m. | Between the West Greenville Plaza and Flat Iron Building, Burdette St. and Pendleton St., Greenville | Free entry | Shop minority and women-owned start-ups, plus enjoy live music, food trucks, and fun for the entire family.

• APA Fest | Sunday, June 4 | 12-6 p.m. | Sum Bar, 307 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy food, fun, and celebration highlighting the AAPI community in the Upstate.
• Low Country Boil | Sunday, Jun. 4 | 5-7 p.m. | Magnetic South Brewery Greenville, 701 Easley Bridge Rd. #4155, Greenville | $35 | Indulge in a traditional Low Country Boil as you sip craft beer from Magnetic South Brewing.
• Taj Mahal + Los Lobos | Sunday, Jun. 4 | 10 a.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45-$75 | Listen to tunes from Grammy-winning Taj Mahal and his quartet, along with quintet Los Lobos.

• We have a Whataburger update. According to the Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals, a Whataburger is coming to 2902 N. Main St., Anderson (across from the QT at the corner of Concord Road). There’s no word yet on when the project could see final approval or break ground, but we’ll share updates as soon as we know more.

• Is the idea of a music venue in the West End music to your ears? Well, listen up, because it could become real. Plans are back underway for the Trueline music venue to fill the former D&B Glass building at 401 Rhett St. — across from the 400 Rhett apartment complex and near Fluor Field at the West End.

• Road resurfacing is now underway on a portion of I-85 in Greenville and Spartanburg counties and continues through August 2024. Three sections totaling 10+ miles will be resurfaced between mile markers 43-49, 53-56, and 67-69. The project will improve driving surface conditions and water runoff. (FOX Carolina)

• 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.*

1. Picture perfect 12-acre Fountain Inn estate | Listing Agent: Patrick Furman
2. Greenville County Club contemporary | Listing Agent: Michael McGreevey
3. Reserve at Lake Keowee home with editorial interiors | Listing Agent: Lisa Vogel
4. 6,600+ sqft all-brick Newberry stunner | Listing Agent: Matt Nocks
5. Lakefront three-level townhouse on Lake Keowee | Listing Agent: Diane Bostrom
6. Lovingly restored Pickens farmhouse | Listing Agent: Charee McConchie *

Why go?

• From coffee, beer, and public art self-guided tours to family passes and pro sports (yes, water ski shows count), you’ll always have something to do.
• The QC has an important role in America’s music history, which you can celebrate with the end-of-summer Bix Beiderbecke Festival + Blues Fest.
• These guides will help plan your trip and find activities.