Basketball at the Y is a developmental league where every player’s skills are nurtured. From perfecting passes to fine-tuning their dribbling skills, the Y meets each child right where they are.
Learn essential life skills
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, playing organized athletics can help kids boost self-confidence, develop lifelong fitness habits, and foster teamwork. These skills also do wonders for your kid’s personal growth beyond the court.
Part of the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets
Playing team sports is one of the 40 Developmental Assets identified by the Search Institute. These experiences are key for helping kids grow into well-adjusted adults.
Open to kids aged 4-14
Whether your child is just getting the hang of dribbling or ready to take on the competition, the YMCA of Greenville’s basketball league welcomes kids aged 4-14 of all skill levels.
Ready to get your head in the game? Here’s what to know in order to register your kiddo:
Registration is open May 1-27, with a late registration option available until June 3
Games kick off June 29-August 3
The cost is $80 for YMCA members and $115 for the community
Pottery with Pårådisu| Tuesday, May 7 | 6-9 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Ste. B, Travelers Rest | $25 | Glaze your very own pint glass as you sip on a craft beer.
“Mrs. Doubtfire”| Tuesday, May 7-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $49-$99 | Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance alongside co-star (and real wife) Maggie Lakis in this musical based on the 1993 film.
Greenville Drive vs. the Hickory Crawdads | Tuesday, May 7 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8-25 | Cheer on the Drive as they take on the Crawdads, with a “Drive for Excellence” theme presented by Furman.*
Wednesday, May 8
SUDsGVL | Wednesday, May 8 | 5 p.m. | Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | The “unstructured networking event” known as Startup Drinks returns this month, open to entrepreneurs, ecosystem allies, and all community members of the #StartupGVL ecosystem.
Wings and Strings| Wednesday, May 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, 420 Laurens Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy live acoustic music as you indulge in hot wings every Wednesday at this seasonal spring and summer event.
Thursday, May 9
BridgeWay Farmers Market| Thursday, May 9 | 4-8 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, 1000 Via Corso Ave., Simpsonville | Free entry | Explore booths with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, and artisan cheeses all sourced from local growers and creators.
The Tortured Partiers Department | Thursday, May 9 | 8 p.m. | Vine Nightclub, 21 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $15-$20 | Lights, camera, and smile at this listening dance party for Taylor Swift’s newest album.
Our coffee pick: An iced maple & brown sugar latte. | Photos by GVLtoday
We have some a-glaze-ing news to share: Parlor Doughnuts is now open at 1901 Laurens Rd. (next to Clare’s Creamery’s second location).
About Parlor
The locally-owned and operated shop came from two vacationing fans of the Pawleys Island location who saw an opportunity to bring the Indiana-founded concept to Greenville. You’ll find nods to our city in the cozy decor, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for some sugary fellowship, and a strong Wi-Fi connection if you need to get some work done.
The menu
The shop features fresh-layered donuts, including vegan, gluten-friendly + keto-friendly donuts, and a full-service coffee bar, because you can’t have donuts without coffee.
Plus, indulge in a can’t-miss, quick service breakfast menu featuring items like breakfast tacos and avocado toast. Pro tip: Grab a breakfast sandwich on an un-glazed donut and thank us later.
Looking for more donut spots? We’ve sprinkled a baker’s dozen at the button below.
Curean, which opened at 732 S. Main St. in December, was named a Regional Top 10 Honoree for Best New US Cocktail Bar for the US East region at the Spirited Awards. The awards honor restaurants and bars worldwide “who continue to inspire the global cocktail community.”
Open
Cucho’s Taco Grille is now open at 336 W. Butler Rd. in Mauldin. In addition to dining on favorite menu items from the original Pleasantburg location, we can’t wait to check out Matteo Miles’ newest mural inside the restaurant.
Festival
Save the date for the annual SC Sunflower Festival at Denver Downs Farm in Anderson. Wander through 10+ acres of sunflowers as you listen to live music, shop local vendors, and explore the farm from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23 + Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30. Tickets go on sale Monday, June 3.
List
Eater Carolinas dropped its first-ever brunch list highlighting Greenville’s top spots. Scroll through these 10 restaurants that local food and travel writer Stephanie Burnette rounded up from Travelers Rest’s Topsoil to West Greenville’s The Rabbit Hole.
Outdoors
Travel back in time at Conestee Nature Preserve’s history hike this Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. Learn what the preserve’s land was used for 100 years ago as a guide recounts how industrialization shaped the Reedy River and Greenville’s early development. Secure your spot.
Community
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Looking to disrupt the status quo? Explore Furman University’s Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership. This interdisciplinary program empowers graduates to lead teams through innovation, offers customizable options based on students’ interests, and can be completed in a year. Learn more + apply.*
Cause
Greenville Federal Credit Union’s team joined 2,500 community volunteers to serve across Greenville County on April 20 for United Way Hands On Greenville Day. See the team in action.*
We suspect there will be some Tennessee Clemson Orange in the crowd. | Graphic via @gvlfest
We’re “Head Over Boots” for this year’s Greenville Country Music Fest lineup, which dropped yesterday, May 6. The fifth-annual festival will take over CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville Friday, October 18-Sunday, October 20.
A gift for your favorite teacher. We promise this is better than a shiny apple on their desk. Check out our teacher appreciation giveaway on Six and Main’s Instagram.
Parlor Doughnuts has been a long time coming, and it’s really exciting to see it finally serving. Fun fact: I applied for my role at GVLtoday while sitting in the Pawleys Island location, so I’ve been tracking this one closely for 2+ years. It’s hard to pick a favorite flavor, but my first order was a honey glazed donut with an iced maple and brown sugar latte.
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