What’s new?

• A new back deck with seating
• More parking
• A bigger stage
• More seating
• New sound equipment for the bands
• A stocked green room with a private bathroom

Tried and true

• Lúnasa Harvest Celebration with Émigré | Friday, Aug. 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B118, Greenville | $15 | Celebrate this ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of the harvest with a market and live music.
• Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45-$65 | Spend an evening listening to music from this Rock and Roll of Hall of Fame-inducted band.
• Greenville Drive vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $9-$20 | Test your skills during Video Game Night at the ballpark, ft. classic games in the Power Alley + themed fun (plus, Friday Night Fireworks).*
• adidas Employee Store Open House | Friday, Aug. 2– Sunday, Aug. 11 | Hours vary | 10 Quest Ln., Greenville | Price of purchase | For a limited time, adidas is giving insider access to its Employee Store. Usually invite-only, score up to 50% off back-to-school apparel and footwear you won’t find anywhere else. Ask store associates for more details about the special 50% discount.*

• Julie Valentine Center Run2Overcome | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 7:30-10 a.m. | First Baptist Church Greenville, 847 Cleveland St., Greenville | $35-$45 | Attend, run, or volunteer at this 16th annual race to honor the bravery of survivors.
• The Hartness Farmstand | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Village Center at Hartness, 2000 Society St., Greenville | Free entry | Shop this weekly farmstand from Hartness’ on-site farm.
• Weirdo Arts and Community Flea Market | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Paper Moon Studios, 2415 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop eclectic wares from jewelry to clothes to art.
• Greenville Drive vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $9-$20 | Enjoy Saturdays on the District with the family starting at 5 p.m., followed by Marvel Super Hero Night (hint: Hulk jerseys).*

• Chef Cat’s Argentine Take Over | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Comal 864, 1112 Woodside Ave., Greenville | $70-$95 | Dine on Argentinian flavors and dishes prepared by Chef Cat Beraud.
• Greenville Drive vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 3 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $9-$20 | Presented by Michelin, the Reading All-Star program has served 1.5+ million students over the course of its lifetime.*

• Nic & Norman’s — by Norman Reedus + Greg Nicotero from “The Walking Dead” — is opening in the former Smoke on the Water spot next week. Get ready to to dine in a “speakeasy” atmosphere + check out our sneak peek.

• Local Cue — which announced last month it will no longer serve alcohol — is now family-friendly. Bring the whole family for food and games.

• No. 1. That’s where the Travelers Rest Farmers Market ranked in SC (plus, No. 4 in the Southeast) in the 2024 “America’s Favorite Farmers Market” competition, all thanks to your votes. Hip, hip, hooray.

• What’s in a name? The votes are in, and our bat-eared fox kits at the Greenville Zoo have their new names: Meet Piper, Pixie, and Poppy.

• If you’ve ever found yourself down an internet rabbit-hole of baseball facts, you have a Greenvillian to thank. Sean Holtz, a retired sergeant from the Miami-Dade Police Department, created and launched Baseball-Almanac.com in 1999, and the site gets ~730,000 page views daily. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Snap, crackle, and Common Pop. Starting tomorrow, Common Pops will hide a free pop card at one of its cart + wholesale partner locations. Be sure to check Common Pop’s Instagram stories for hints and clues.

• Certified SC put together a list of seasonal produce for the month of Aug. This is the perfect month to shop collards, sweet corn, butter beans, and zucchini, among others.

• Pop-punk band Blink-182 performed at Bon Secours Wellness Arena earlier this week and were repping our favorite hockey team’s jersey on stage. Looks like Stomper has some new fans.

• Drew Stamm, a shareholder of NAI Earle Furman, has published a children’s book called “The Big Scary ‘C’ Word.” The story is about a child who loses a parent to cancer + is out now.

• Finally — Greenville’s artsiest evening is back tonight, Aug. 2. Local galleries and venues around town will be open to the public from 6-9 p.m. for another round of First Fridays. Preview the highlights.*

• Get ready for the 2024 YMCA Strong Kids Triathlon, happening on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2) at the Prisma Health Family YMCA. Young athletes of all experience levels are welcome, and there will be activities + entertainment for the whole family. Learn more + register.*

• Looking for a move-in ready office space with free onsite parking right out the front door? Located in the heart of the Village of West Greenville, this fully furnished suite in the newly renovated Poe West offers multiple private offices, breakout rooms, conference rooms, and open spaces. What’s available: the 1,480-sqft space or the 3,517-sqft space — or both. See the listing.*

• This charming 1930s 3-BD, 3-BA home went under contract in less than 24 hours. Conveniently located near downtown and Augusta Road, it’s a great choice for families. Take a look at the gorgeous kitchen and recent updates, including a new roof, updated light fixtures, bathrooms, and more.*

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