Reedy Stage (at Main Street + Court Street)

Roots Stage (at Main + Augusta Streets)

• Taylor Swift Karaoke | Thursday, May 16 | 7-11 p.m. | Aloft Greenville, 5 N. Laurens St., Greenville | Free entry | Come dressed as your favorite Taylor Swift era, enjoy themed cocktails, and meet fellow Swifties as you belt your heart out.
• Robin Morace and Stephanie Schmidt: American Piano Music Concert | Thursday, May 16 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville | $5-$20 | Hear American music from the National Archives played on two of the museum’s historical pianos.
• Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash | Thursday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8-25 | Enjoy Dollar Drink Night at tonight’s Drive game.*

• Whiskey Business Cocktail Class | Friday, May 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Six and Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $70 | Learn how to make cocktails with Six & Twenty bourbon and whiskey + take a tour of the distillery.
• Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head | Friday, May 17 | 8 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $55-$85 | Get ready to belly-laugh with this Peabody Award-winning comedian.

• Museum Drop-In Tour | Saturday, May 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $0-$12 | Join UHM Educator Sarah Wright for a drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries + explore the Greenville’s history.
• “The SpongeBob Musical” | Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | SC Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $25 | This show, based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, features songs by artists like Cyndi Lauper and Panic! At The Disco.

• “Swan Lake” | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $25-$75 | International Ballet presents “Swan Lake,” accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. With incredible dancers, exquisite costumes, and dramatic sets, this performance is not to be missed.*

• The moon is about to hit your eye like a big pizza pie. According to a recent Instagram story from Cugino Forno Pizzeria, it will be taking over the former Tanner’s Big Orange space. We’ll keep you posted on all the tasty details.

• A proposed coffee shop — that would have taken over a former gas station on Pleasantburg Drive — was denied a drive-thru permit by the City of Greenville Zoning Board. The city said the reason for the denial was that a drive-thru would “inappropriately prioritize cars over the walkable urban node.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Speaking of coffee... Little Leaf Coffee has taken over the former Flying Fox Coffee in Cartwright Food Hall. The business opened last year as a mobile coffee shop, and it will continue to operate as one in addition to the permanent spot in Greer. We’re feeling caffeinated already. (Upstate Business Journal)

• $503,555. That’s how much Greenville Women Giving — a local philanthropic organization — awarded to six local non-profits. Recipients included South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Loaves & Fishes, The Period Project, Generations Group Homes, Greenville Homeless Alliance + Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative. (Greenville Journal)

• Do you have a spare $10 million laying around? In order for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to start building a $95 million self-driving shuttle, it needs $10 million in outside funding. If built, GSP would be the first airport in North America to feature this mode of transportation. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Looking for plans this weekend? Why not head to Good Art Co. Gallery — located at 10 Central Ave. — this Saturday, May 18 for SYNAPTIC, the Southeast’s first art exhibition celebrating neurodiversity? Funds raised from this event will go to The Meyer Center, a special education school.

• Where can you find bagpipes, feats of strength, and a British car show? The Greenville Scottish Games, of course. Spend your Memorial Day weekend on Main Street + at Furman University to immerse yourself in Scottish culture.

• Run Greenville, ruuuuunnnn. Ville to Ville announced an inaugural sprint relay taking place Saturday, September 28. This three-person running relay will span 21 miles, starting and ending at Think Tank Brew Lab. Are you ready to run? Sign up.

• If you’re submitting a site plan review application, Greenville County now asks that you do it through a new platform called eTRAKiT. Need help with this? No worries, Greenville County also put together this “how-to” manual.

• Scuffs on your hardwood floors? Try a sock or clean tennis ball (you read that right) to remove small marks. For larger ones, the experts at Two Maids of Greenville suggest gently rubbing with baking soda on a damp cloth. Need help restoring your floors? Call 864-626-3343 to book.*

• Our latest installment of Invest Local — a series in which we’re shining a light on ways Greenvillians can invest their time, talent, and treasure, locally — showcases Compo Hotels. Currently operating at The Station, located at 745 Old Buncombe Rd., the ~6.5-acre property sits in the heart of Travelers Rest, adjacent to the bustling Swamp Rabbit Trail. Explore the investment opportunity.*

• Live music, drinks, and local art? We’re there. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is back tonight, May 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in NOMA Square. Psst.. you can meet local artists + shop their work during the new Arts After Dark market. See tonight’s performer.*

• Unsure which lottery ticket to buy? Don’t overthink it — a Lowcountry man purchased the same ticket as the customer in front of him and won $200,000. Try your luck.*

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