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• “Wicked” | Friday, Aug. 18-Sunday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $78-$198 | This is your last chance to see this Broadway sensation and take a look at Oz from a different angle.
• Third Friday Movie Series | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8-10 p.m. | Edgewood Bark Park, 107 Meadow Wood Dr., Greenville | Free | Catch “The Parent Trap” and munch on free popcorn.

• 90s Kickback One Year Anniversary Party | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 12 p.m.-1 a.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free | Party like it’s 1999 for Group Therapy’s first anniversary featuring live music and family fun.
• Furman Fan Fest | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 4-7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Enjoy music, inflatables, and a celebration of Furman’s fall sports.

• King of The South Poetry Slam | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $15 | Wits End Poetry Invitational King of The South Poetry Slam features the top 10 male poets in the Southeast.
• Yacht Rock Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 20 | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | DJ Lil’ Shay will be spinning the yacht rock house vibes while pop-up chef Chris Martorell serves a sweet and savory brunch menu.

No. 3: San Francisco

• Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals here.
• Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

• Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.

• Greenville City Council accepted a $25,000 donation from a local family for a new pollinator garden in Cleveland Park and we’re buzzing with excitement.

• Furman University + Clemson University have been named among the best universities in the country by The Princeton Review’s “389 Best Colleges,” — Furman ranks No. 22 for “Most Accessible Professors” and Clemson ranks No. 1 for “Best Career Services.”

• Greenville has great beer, and we have the awards to prove it. Liability Brewing Co. won third in the international light lager category + Iron Hill Brewery of Greenville won first place in the sweet stout or cream stout category. (The State)

• Prost, Greenville. Fireforge Crafted Beer is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24. Participate in stein-hoisting + pretzel-passing competitions, and enjoy authentic German cuisine. Is your business hosting an Oktoberfest event? Upload it to our calendar.

• Southern Living is asking for your vote for “The South’s Best 2024.” Featuring different cities, grocery stores, and local chains (looking at you, Spinx) let your voice be heard — and vote for Greenville.

• The Children’s Museum of the Upstate - Greenville is hosting a special adults-only, 90s-themed fundraising event on Thursday, Sept. 28. Featuring a silent disco, 90s trivia, and beer + cider tasting with Thomas Creek Brewery, get your slap bracelets and grab tickets.

• First Bank’s 2nd Annual Out of This World Educator Award nominations are now open through Tuesday, Sept. 3. Current + former Carolina educators who have served students of any age in traditional or non-traditional environments are eligible for the $5,000 grant. Start your nomination for a teacher, coach, or mentor.*

• A ribbon cutting
• Free Scout’s Doughnuts
• A mural by local artist Sunny Mullarkey
• Food trucks (Vita Nova Coffee And Tea House at 10 a.m., Daddy’s Cookout at 12 p.m., and Bobalish LLC at 3 p.m.)