• Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | 605 Motor Boat Club Rd, Greenville | Free entry | Experience the spirit of Bavaria on the shores of the lake with authentic German food and beer.
• Saturday Night Market | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Other Lands | Free | Shop for food, art, jewelry, and snacks at this weekly market.
• Books & Brews: “Project Hail Mary” | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1-2:30 p.m. | The People’s Tap | Free entry | Whether you’re a devoted bibliophile or simply seeking an escape from the ordinary, spend some time with other readers discussing this popular book.
• Distinguished Lecture Series: Jon Grier | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum | Free with registration | Jon Grier will lift the veil of what motivates the modern composer and offer some suggestions about how to hear these very different sounds.
• Sunday Comedy Kickback | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | The Rutherford | $60 | Grab your buddies and enjoy an evening of comedy, funky tunes, and food.

• Seaside with Jefferson’s Ocean | Monday, Sept. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground | $50 | Dive into Bourbon Heritage Month as you enjoy three signature bourbons + sea-style small bites.
• Beauty for Breakfast | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Altar Spa | $40 | Enjoy brunch at The Whitman Restaurant followed by an Altar Spa Masterclass, led by the top experts for each of the spa’s skincare and beauty brands.
• VIN°VI & Co. Dinner | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen & Market, Travelers Rest | $165 | Enjoy an evening of eats and Spanish wines.
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | Friday, Sept. 27 | 8:45-10 p.m. | The Westin Poinsett, Greenville | $42 | Swifties can listen to Blondie’s music during this live, multi-sensory musical experience.

• Boo in the Zoo returns for its 38th year at the Greenville Zoo. Get tickets for this Halloween trick-or-treating event coming up Oct. 16-Oct. 20 + Oct. 23-Oct. 30.

• $266 billion. That’s the total economic impact of Michelin, according to a study by USC’s Darla Moore School of Business. The tire company has operated in South Carolina for 50 years. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Hey, we know those guys. Founders of GVLtoday and 6AM City (GVLtoday’s parent company) Ryan Johnston and Ryan Heafy will speak at endeavor’s Collaborators and Cocktails event on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Learn about the event + how to get tickets.

• If beer is the Wiesn you get up in the morning, mark Friday, Oct. 4 + Saturday, Oct. 5 on your calendar, because Oktoberfest returns to NOMA Square. Partake in stein-holding and brat-eating contests, listen to live music, and get your fill of food and drinks.

• Alpaca my bags. Alpaca Southern is hosting a pumpkin carving with alpacas event in Travelers Rest on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. Message the Alpaca Southern Instagram account for tickets, and be sure to tag us in your photos.

• Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Soul Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Greenville yoga studios.

• Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to Greenville-Spartanburg Internatinal Airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.

• Have you ever made a Greenville faux pas like forgetting to say “on your left” on the Swamp Rabbit Trail? We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Greenvillians should know about the city, according to GVLtoday readers.

• Looking for new school options? Meet with 70+ nationwide public, private, and boarding schools (and more) at the Upstate Education Review, happening next Wednesday, Sept. 25. Register for the free event — and be entered for a chance to win an iPad.*

For the ones who want a night out on the town

• Looking to tickle their funny bone? Head to The Comedy Zone for a standup set (from a local or a famous comedian) or get your improv on with Alchemy Comedy.

For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)

• For those feeling retro, take a gander at this list of 11 arcades from our friends at Kidding Around Greenville.