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Events

Friday, Oct. 20
  1. Greenville Country Music Fest | Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | $65-$175 | Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready for headliners including Cody Johnson, Brooks & Dunn, Travis Tritt, and more.
  2. Scream Queens | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | The Velo Fellow, 1 Augusta St., Ste. 201, Greenville | $20 donation | Enjoy a haunted cabaret performed by The Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus.
  3. Bewitched Broadway | Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $38-$40 | An original musical revue, Bewitched Broadway will feature thrilling songs from terrifyingly good musicals like “Wicked,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Beetlejuice,” and “The Phantom of the Opera.”
  4. The Brewery Comedy Tour | Friday, Oct. 20 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Thomas Creek Brewery, 2054 Piedmont Hwy., Greenville | $13-$20 | Spend your weekend laughing as this nationwide tour makes a stop in Greenville.
Saturday, Oct. 21
  1. Halloween Figurine Class | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Imagine Kitchen LLC, 420 The Parkway, Greer | $85 | Get ready to unleash your creativity at this spooktacular Halloween Figurine Class where you’ll learn to make your own Frankenstein.
  2. Family Friendly Halloween Party | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 11 a.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate Halloween with a costume party, candy, and entertainment for all ages.
  3. Turkish Food Festival | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Feast on a variety of Mediterranean food, salads, kababs, baked goods, homemade bread + pastries, desserts, and hot dishes.
  4. 2023 Greenville Craft Beer Festival | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $20-$85 | Sip on your choice of 100 beers and enjoy live music at this 10th annual festival.
Sunday, Oct. 22
  1. Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Historic Hampton-Pinckney Neighborhood, Hampton Ave. and Pinckney St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of music and community showcasing 20+ musical performances on 12 historic porches in the Hampton-Pinckney neighborhood.
  2. Howl-O-Ween Pawty | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 2-7 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | $5 donation | Get your furry friends ready for the doggy costume contest benefiting Pet Tender Angels dog rescue.
  3. Celtic Thunder: Odyssey | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $40-$70 | Explore Irish music and culture through a new show from this internationally-acclaimed group.
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From the editor
Sports
  • Hit I-85 to support The Greenville Triumph in its run for the trophy this Friday, Oct. 20, in Charlotte against the Independence. Cheer on the only USL League One team to make five straight playoffs by securing your tickets.
Seasonal
  • In addition to some of the events above, there are other ways to celebrate the season with frights. Check out our list of five ways to celebrate Halloween in Greenville.
Plan Ahead
  • No need to prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner on Thursday, Oct. 26. It’s Dine Out for Mom which means 145+ restaurants across Greenville are donating 20% of their profits to Let There Be Mom — a local nonprofit serving parents who are battling a life-threatening illness.
 
Real Estate

Upstate Realtor’s debut book simplifies real estate for locals
Cover of Joan Herlong's first book — a non-fiction, informative read about the ins + outs of real estate.
Joan Herlong, the number one selling Realtor by sales volume in the greater Greenville area†, launched her first book — a non-fiction, informative read about the ins + outs of real estate. | Photo provided by Greenville Real Estate Media
Whether you’re a buyer, seller, real estate agent, or aspiring real estate professional, Joan Herlong’s debut book “As Is: An Insider’s Guide to Real Estate” can help you expect more, get more, and win in real estate.

Expect to:
  • Learn why most Realtors fail (and how to avoid those traps).
  • Read about the things that buyers + sellers need to know about the process.
  • Understand how to manage the unexpected parts of the real estate world.
  • Learn leadership and business tips from a 30-year veteran in the business.
  • Laugh — there’s never a dull moment in real estate.
Download the first chapter
† Source: Greenville MLS
Sports

Let’s get ready to rumble
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Hockey is back. | Photo via The Swamp Rabbits
The Swamp Rabbits are back at Bon Secours Wellness Arena with opening night this Saturday, Oct. 21.

In honor of 25 years of The Well and hockey in Greenville, they’re throwing it back:
  • Enjoy 1998 pricing on select concessions.
  • Former players, head coach John Marks, and support staff will be honored during a special in-game presentation.
  • Catch up with Grrruf the Dog and other members of the inaugural team.
  • View special memorabilia displays showing iconic moments and memories of the team.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop, but don’t miss the pregame party on the Plaza by the Furman University Entrance at 5 p.m.
Travel

🎸 Check out this free, travel-worthy music festival
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Support for this free festival comes from Richland County, the City of Columbia, and the Main Street District. | Photo provided by Jam Room Music Festival
Looking for weekend plans? Enter: The free 2023 Jam Room Music Festival happening in downtown Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Now in its 10th year, the festival will happen 12-10 p.m. on the 1400 block of Main Street and feature noteworthy headlining acts, like:
  • The critically acclaimed post-rock pioneers Tortoise
  • Rising folk phenomenon Adia Victoria (Rolling Stone Magazine’s No. 21 Best Country & American Artist of 2021)
  • And more
Plus, enjoy pre- and post-event performances at partnering venues throughout the city Nov. 1-4.
See the full lineup
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