Final preparations are underway. | Photo by the City of Greenville
For the seventh year, Bon Secours Wellness Arena is hosting the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament. The action kicks off today and runs through Sunday, March 9. With three of the nation’s top 10 teams in the SEC (Texas, USC + LSU), it’s shaping up to be a competitive week.
Micki & Bob | 5-7:15 p.m. | Smileys on the Roxx | Free entry | This acoustic duo hits the stage with a mix of genres and original spins on songs you know and love.
Learn the Shag | 6 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment | $0+ | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.
Thursday, March 6
Books Over Drinks with Dawn Tripp | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $40 | This bestselling author will discuss her novel inspired by the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
International Women’s Day Celebration 2025: Accelerate Action | 9-11 a.m. | Crescent Center One (Flywheel Coworking Space) | Free | Kathryn Harvey will share strategies she learned as the Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy at the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street.
First Fridays Gallery Crawl | 6 p.m. | Various locations | Free | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
Saturday, March 8
Southern Author Fest | Saturday, March 8-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Hughes Main Library | Free entry | Meet authors from our community, shop their books, and get them signed.
Winter Pop-up Market | 12-3 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Shop 60+ vendors with local products like breads, cheeses, winter produce, soaps, candles, and crafts.
Sunday, March 9
Sunday Brunch Market | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, Greer | Free entry | Shop the Celtic market in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Barbie Brunch | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | LiLi + KoKo Boutique + Bubbles, Simpsonville | Free entry | Celebrate National Barbie day with drink specials, raffles, and a viewing of “Barbie.”
Whether you’re craving Irish cheer, literary inspiration, or delicious eats, these Columbia, SC festivals are worth the drive. | Photo provided by Experience Columbia SC
Get ready for road trip season. The perfect destination? Columbia, SC, a vibrant city with southern charm, delicious eats, and festivals that will make your trip unforgettable.
Add these five festivals to your itinerary:
Five Points St. Pat’s Festival | March 5 | Don your best green outfit at one of the Southeast’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Expect live music, a festive parade, and plenty of spirit.
Read Freely Fest | March 28-30 | A celebration of literature, free speech, and diverse voices, this festival brings authors, activists + book lovers together for a weekend of thought-provoking conversations.
Tartan Day South | April 3-6 | Embrace Scottish heritage with highland games, bagpipes, and traditional food — kilts encouraged.
Columbia Food & Wine Festival | April 22-25 | A must for foodies, this event showcases the city’s best chefs, restaurants, and wineries.
SC Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | May 17 | Indulge in a delicious feast of gourmet food trucks paired with craft brews from across the Palmetto State.
Ready to make the most of your road trip? Explore even more fun things to do in Columbia, and discover hidden gems, local favorites, and unforgettable experiences.
A sports complex featuring a 30,000-sqft main building with basketball courts, volleyball courts + 10 pickleball courts is coming soon near I-85 and Highway 29. The new complex will have seating for 300 spectators, an arcade, strength and conditioning facilities, and an outdoor gathering space with food trucks. (Greenville Journal)
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Chef 21 has a new dim sum concept joining its lineup of local sushi and Korean barbecue spots. Starting Sunday, March 23, you’ll be able to order handcrafted dumplings and small plates from a rolling cart at Chef 21 Tea Republic.
What’s the coolest thing made in SC? Manufacturing Madness is back with 16 products competing in a bracket-style competition to find out, and nine of the products have local ties. Cast your vote.
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Tanner Smith, the Clemson University alumnus who became a viral sensation after season two of Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum,” is set to star in season three, premiering on Wednesday, April 2. Tanner recently hosted some of his castmates here in Greenville where they shared dating advice.
Feel Good
In a happy pupdate, the Greenville Humane Society says 64 animals were fostered or adopted after its call for help to move 57 dogs from the shelter. You’re pawesome, Greenville.
Active
Train smarter, not harder with a personalized plan by a nationally certified trainer at the Y. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or boost endurance, the YMCA of Greenville offers flexible personal training options to help you reach your goals.*
Health
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and it may be time for you to get screened. Learn about the available screening options to help you stay proactive about your health. And remember — early detection saves lives.*
Musty smells in the bedroom? Time to air things out. Open windows and doors regularly, using doorstops to keep them open. While you’re at it, unfold the comforter and pillows to allow for ventilation. Or, call Two Maids at 864-626-3343 — they’ll make your home smell fresh again.*
Real Estate
Looking for land? A 0.86-acre property is for sale in the heart of West Greenville’s historic “Textile Crescent.” The corner lot, close to downtown and the Swamp Rabbit Trail, could be used for a mixed use development. Take a look.*
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🍫 Your local guide to Dubai chocolate
The filling is described as both creamy and crunchy. | Photo by Chocolate Artworks
It’s been trending around the world since last summer, and now the Dubai chocolate craze has reached the 864.
If you haven’t heard of this trendy treat, it’s a chocolate bar with a pistachio and knafeh (pastry dough layered with cheese and soaked in a sugar-based syrup) filling. Here’s where you can find it around Greenville:
Chocolate Artworks | In addition to the bar you can get the new “strawberry chocolate Dubai cup.”
The Chocolate Shoppe | According to a post in the Greenville Foodies Facebook page, this shop is serving this trendy treat.
The Crêperia | This Greer shop has chocolate bars, strawberry cups, lattes, and crepes.
At the Bubbly Side Up! brunch festival last weekend, I had a Dubai chocolate Belgian waffle from the Belgian Waffle Cart, and it’s a must-try if you find yourself in the right place at the right time to snag one for yourself.
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