Progress updates: Here’s what’s happening with Unity Park’s Honor Tower | Unity Park’s Honor Tower will pay tribute to local military and first responders. The latest milestone in its construction — the installation of 352 stairs — will bring visitors to its 99-foot-high observation deck.
Cupid’s Chase | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Conestee Park | $45 | Lace up your shoes and spread the love at this 5K.
TEDxFurmanU | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Daniel Recital Hall | Free | Hear from six speakers — including a survivalist, an athlete, and a neuroscientist — and enjoy a catered lunch.
Impact Performance: The Healing Art of Dance | 7 p.m. | Dance Arts, Mauldin | $15 | Carolina Ballet Theatre presents an evening of ballet benefitting The Julie Valentine Center.
Sunday, Feb. 9
Galentine’s Brunch + Ladies Day Out | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Sweet Sippin, Simpsonville | $25 | Sip on mimosas, get a Henna tattoo, and step up your jewelry game with a permanent piece.
Poetry in the Park | 5:30-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Free | Join Greenville’s Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond and other local Greenville poets for a free reading from their new “Poetry in the Park” project.
Valentine Sweetheart Speed Dating | 6-9 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co. | $30 | Let someone else play Cupid at this specially-curated speed dating event.
This Sunday is National Pizza Day, and we plan to celebrate with a big cheesy slice of pizza from Myles Pizza Pub. If that’s not your style, our pizza guide is sure to satisfy your appetite.
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Rebecca Yarros’ “Onyx Storm” — the third book of the “Empyrean” series — recently became the fastest-selling adult novel in 20 years. Already torn through it?Find your next read written by an author with ties to Greenville. (The New York Times)
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Does your favorite little snack scream “pick me?” If you love things like pickles, tinned fish, oysters, olives, or even negronis, maybe it does. Personally, we don’t care what our food choices say — we’ll continue searching for our favorite negroni at local happy hours. (Vox)
Women’s walking sneakers from NORTIV 8. Designed for daily wear, these sneakers have a non-slip rubber sole, a shock-absorbing midsole, and breathable mesh fabric on top.
If you’re watching the Super Bowl tomorrow, I wish your team luck. If you’re watching for the commercials, I hope they’re funny and touching. If you’re not watching the game and you’re looking for something else to do, check out our events calendar.
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