Plus, the Juneteenth GVL Mega Fest is this weekend.
 
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Danielle here. As we inch closer to the official start of summer, Southernside’s annual Luau is one of the signs the season is almost here. Swing by for free family fun (read: a waterslide + slip and slide, a dunk tank, a mechanical shark, and more). Don’t forget to grab your ticket ($50) for the pig roast. Here are nine events happening this weekend, Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18.
 
Events

Friday, June 16
  • Salsa at Sunset | Friday, June 16 | 6-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaża, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free entry | Move and groove into the weekend with live Latin music and Salsa Dancing.
  • Shakespeare Festival: The Merry Wives of Windsor | Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18 | 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.
  • 1776 | Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $35-$110 | This Tony Award-winning Best Musical is “tuneful, witty, and constantly surprising.”
Saturday, June 17
  • Summer Luau | Saturday, June 17 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Greenville | Free entry, $50 for pig roast | Celebrate the start of summer with a water slide, slip and slide, dunk tank, and more family fun.
  • Juneteenth GVL Mega Fest | Saturday, June 17 | 12-10 p.m. | South Main and Broad Streets, Greenville | Free entry | Commemorate Juneteenth with dancing, singing, and praise featuring local and regional talent.
  • TD Saturday Market | Saturday, June 17 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Street, Greenville | Free entry | Shop 85 local vendors, listen to live music, and stroll through downtown Greenville.
Sunday, June 18
  • Greenville Drive Baseball vs Greensboro | Sunday, June 18 | 3:05 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $11-$20 | Enjoy Father’s Day at the ballpark with a quick game of catch on the field after the game.
  • Say What?! Open Mic Celebrates Juneteenth | Sunday, June 18 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10-$15 | All poetry styles are welcome at this open mic event.
  • Father’s Day Dinner | Sunday, June 18 | 4-9 p.m. | Scoundrel, 18 N. Main St., Greenville | Menu prices vary | Indulge in food and drink specials and a complimentary gift for dads who dine.
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From the editor
Number
  • $237 million. That’s the budget the City of Greenville passed for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. While there are no tax increases, city residents will see a 3.5% wastewater fee increase + a $1 monthly solid waste fee increase. (Greenville News)
Announced
  • The Perch Kitchen & Tap will open in the $1 billion Greenville County Square development. Chicago-based 4 Star Restaurant Group will partner with Charleston-based Palmetto Brewing Co. for the concept, described as “a neighborhood eatery with delicious wood-fired meals.”
Outdoors
  • The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Green Line Extension will officially open Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the intersection of Ebaugh Avenue + Traxler Street. Cyclists can participate in a celebratory ride up the paperclip and over the Laurens Road Bridge.
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Real Estate

5 tips to secure your dream home in a low inventory market
Outdoor patio with fireplace at a home at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.
This outdoor space at Lisa Vogel’s new listing at The Reserve at Lake Keowee has us wanting to pack up our bags and move right in. | Photo by House Exposures
Inventory may be low, but these five tips courtesy of the Realtors at Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty can help you find your dream home:
  1. Work with the right agent: A well-connected + experienced agent can help you find off-market opportunities, coming-soon listings, negotiate the best deal for you, and help you finance with the right lending partner.
  2. Know when to be competitive, and when not to overpay: There’s a difference.
  3. Explore buying dirt: Land or new builds are a great way to buy in the Upstate right now.
  4. Be flexible: A willingness to compromise and be flexible is key in a low inventory market.
  5. Expand your search area: Your heart may be set on one area, but there are so many fantastic places to live in GVL.*
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Travel

Events

Three reasons to plan a trip to Columbia this summer
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The Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival invites attendees to float, relax, and enjoy live music. | Photo by Brett Flashnick
Just a 1.5-hour drive down I-26, our state capital has a schedule full of summertime festivals and events perfect for a day trip or weekend stay. Here are three we recommend checking out this month:
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Holiday
  • Reminder: Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 18. Give Dad a listening upgrade with the second generation AirPods Pro. Or help ease muscle soreness with the Theragun Mini 2.0. Plus, this portable neck fan will make everyone laugh — but catch Dad using it the very next day.*
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