• Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville | $75-$150 | Hosted by Jared Emerson, this event will feature a curated art gallery, using the theme “Mourning and Dancing” that embraces the juxtaposition of life, as well as live performances.

• Autumnfest | Friday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Sept. 23 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop for fall plants, flowers, pumpkins, and an array of home, yard, and garden décor + crafts from a variety of vendors.
• 2023 Oktoberfest Weekend | Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Wear your lederhosen and dirndl, or don a tasty pretzel necklace and be ready for stein hoisting and live polka throughout the weekend.

• “We Didn’t Wait For Freedom": Civil War Narrative Quilts| Saturday, Sept. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum , 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $9-$12 | In this quilt series, Vera Hall bridges the gap between history and her love of textiles with her quilt creations, honoring the lives of famous African Americans whose actions inspired change.
• Monty Python’s “Spamalot” | Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $38-$40 | The 2005 Tony Award-winning Best Musical “Spamalot” tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they go on a quest to find the Holy Grail.

• “MJ: The Musical” | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $69-$129 | Catch the multi Tony Award® -winning new musical centered around the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
• Street Art 101 Workshop | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Berea Arts & Retro, 1601 Cedar Lane Rd. #15, Greenville | $35 | Grab your spray paint for this interactive class and learn the basics + create an original piece of pop style street art.

• The Greenville Drive played Tuesday, Sept. 19 for the South Atlantic League Championship. We are happy to report that we are the champions with a final score of 7-3.

• Southern Living named Greenville the “best spot to retire for food lovers.” Locals Scott and Gayle Butler, who were interviewed in the article, said the Stecca bread from Swamp Rabbit Cafe + the white-chocolate banana cream pie at Soby’s downtown are some of their favorite snacks. (Southern Living)

• 7. That’s how many cities were named in Livability’s “U.S. Cities with Great Riverwalks.” Guess what? The Reedy River made the cut.

• In case you missed it, The Grand Bohemian Lodge will host a meet and greet with artist Traci Wright Martin on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Did we mention 19 of her pieces will be included in the Lunar Codex’s Polaris Collection that will launch to the moon in 2024? (The Greenville Journal)

Why go:

• The island is home to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge where you can find herds of wild ponies roaming the marshland and beaches. Fun fact: The ponies have been living on the island for hundreds of years. Explore the history of the herd + check out the annual Pony Swim the last Thursday in July.
• Check out this island guide for more recommendations.

• It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.

• The Bentgo stackable lunch box includes two stackable containers, built-in silverware, and dividers to snugly fit food portions into individual compartments.

• Your fall drink: A Negroni cocktail made with Ritual Zero Proof’s award-winning non-alcoholic spirits. You’ll skip the hangover and still get all the classic taste.