Roost, 220 N. Main St.

Between The Trees, The Grand Bohemian Lodge, 44 E. Camperdown Way

Fork and Plough, 1629 E. North St.

Curean, 732A S. Main St.

The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St.

1. Blue Ridge Dance Lab | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | 13 Stripes Brewery, 250 Mill St., Ste. PW3101 Dock Print Works No. 3, Taylors | Free entry | Learn to dance the east coast swing before an open dance floor with a variety of music.
2. Laugh out Lounge Comedy Show | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Lounge, 245 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Comedian Cody Hughes is bringing his tour to Greenville for this free show — $5 cover suggested.

1. The Traveling She Shed’s January Craft Event | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cartwright Food Hall, 215 Trade St., Greer | $50 | As you take down your holiday decorations, create a winter wreath for your door.

1. Girls Night | Friday, Jan. 12 | 6-10 p.m. | Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Get ready for a night out featuring women-owned business vendors, girl dinner, and the “Barbie” movie.
2. MTC Spot Light Series presents Steel Toe Stiletto | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | $15 | Dance the night away with music from Steel Toe Stiletto.

1. HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational | Saturday, Jan. 13-Monday, Jan. 15 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $20-$100 | This inaugural tournament brings Bowie State, Shaw, Claflin, Morris, Clinton, Paine, and Fayetteville State to The Well’s court.
2. Toasty Farmer’s Market | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Shop 30+ vendors and sip a drink from Coffee Coffee or Fireforge.
3. One Year Anniversary Party | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 12-10 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate one year of this interactive taproom with drink specials, raffles, and games.

1. Sunday Brunch Greer Farmers Market | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Shop 40+ vendors, enjoy live music, and spend time with family and friends at this winter edition of the Greer Farmers Market.

• Glide through cardio workouts with HOKA Women’s Clifton 9 Sneakers (your feet will thank you).
• Use a yoga mat with alignment lines to refine your form.
• These buttery-soft leggings are considered a Lululemon alternative by reviewers.
• Wear Bala Bangles during familiar workouts and avoid plateauing.
• Say goodbye to earbuds slipping out at the gym with silicone ear tips for AirPods.

• The City of Greenville used its open space acquisition fund to purchase 2.1 acres along the Reedy River at Glenn and East Faris Roads (near First Baptist Greenville) for $350,000. A developer wanted to build homes on the land in the Nicholtown neighborhood, but it will remain as open space.

• $1 million. That’s how much Greenville City Council approved to fund traffic-signal upgrades at six intersections: North Pleasantburg Drive and Rutherford Road, North Pleasantburg Drive and Antrim Drive, Patewood Drive and Enterprise Boulevard/Frontage Road, Butler Avenue and Hampton Avenue, Academy Street and Wardlaw Street/Westfield Street + Washington Street and Cleveirvine Avenue. (Greenville Journal)

• Speaking of city council, it also adopted a resolution to participate in the countywide infrastructure inventory and assessment to look at what maintenance and safety improvements are needed along certain roadways and bridges. (Greenville Journal)

• Fresh Salads Etc. — a salads, wraps, and soups concept — will open Tuesday, Jan. 16 in the former Crème Shack location at 120 N. Main St. Plus, Crème Shack is moving across the street to the former Blaze Pizza location at 109 N. Main St. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Myami Bites, the Miami street food concept that was formerly located at Gather GVL, is teasing an opening announcement on its social media. We’ll share the details with you as soon as we know more + we can’t wait to taste one of their Cuban sandwiches again.

• Brunchin’ is a habit. “Bubbly Side Up! A Brunch Festival” is coming up on Saturday, March 2 at the Events at Judson Mill site on Easley Bridge Road. Get tickets for sweet + savory brunch dishes, mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, and live music.

• May the force be with you. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents “Star Wars: A New Hope” in concert at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday, May 4. Watch the film as you listen to the score live. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.

• Double Stamp Brewery + Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery are teaming up for S’mores and Pours every Friday in January. Swing by Double Stamp Brewery between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. or Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., buy a $6 s’mores kit, and sip on Double Stamp craft brews.

• On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Upcountry History Museum + SCETV will host a screening of “After Action,” a national series featuring conversations with military veterans. Plus, explore the museum’s featured exhibit, “Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project,” and speak with Stacy Pearsal, who also worked on the series.

• The first #PitchandRun Greenville — a conversational-pace jog for people in the Greenville tech + startup ecosystem — is Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Lace up your running shoes and meet at Spill the Beans for a 4+ miler (or less) with fellow members of the business community.

• Regular exercise and activity are essential for a healthier lifestyle, but is that advice too general? Are there exercises that work better for women than men? What should women focus on during exercise? See the answers to these questions and more for women looking to stay healthy.*

• Oh snap. Submissions are now open for our GVLtoday Picture of the Year contest. To participate, submit a local photo that you took in 2023 by Wednesday, Jan. 17. Make a submission for the chance to win a $25 gift card to our online marketplace, Six & Main.

• We got a little ahead of ourselves, Greenville. We said the Greenville Jewish Federation will host three events on Wednesday, Jan. 28, but Jan. 28 is actually a Sunday. Click here for the full events calendar.