Put on a show Poe | Poe Mill Music — a listening space, recording studio, and events venue — is now open.
Weld, weld, weld... what do we have here? | A new Greenville Technical College facility hopes to meet a demand for 400,000 jobs by providing the latest technology for welding education.
The Village’s name drop | The residential neighborhood known as The Village of West Greenville, is now officially The Village — the businesses wanted an identity that differentiated from Greenville’s The West End.
Events
Events
Saturday, May 3
Polish Fest | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Pace yourself for polka, piwo (beer), pierogis, and live music.
Reedy River Duck Derby | 2:30 p.m. | Falls Park | Free entry | Get ready to have a ducking good time as you watch dozens of rubber ducks race down the Reedy River with proceeds going to The Rotary Club of the Reedy River.
“A Weekend with Sondheim” | Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $30 | Celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s legacy in his 95th birthday year with an original revue featuring songs from his musicals.
Sunday, May 4
Strawberry Sunday + Brunch | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Community Tap | Free entry | Dine on a strawberry-centric brunch, sip on strawberry mimosas and beer, and purchase local strawberries from the Forrest Fruit food truck.
Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta | 2-5 p.m. | Events at Judson Mill | $60+ | Indulge in all-you-can-eat tacos, handcrafted tequila cocktails, and live entertainment.
Star Wars: “The Empire Strikes Back” Live in Concert | 7-9 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $60+ | May the Fourth be with you at this live concert featuring music from the classic film, along with a screening.
Monday, May 5
Craft Club | 6-8 p.m. | Vino and Van Gogh | $5+ | Bring your own craft project or utilize the studio’s assortment of materials to inspire a DIY activity.
Books Over Drinks with Annie B. Jones | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $40 | Hear from the author, podcaster, and owner of an indie bookstore about her book, “Ordinary Time.”
Today is Free Comic Book Day. The celebration of the genre allows fans to grab free comic books, including titles from franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Archie,” and “Minecraft at select locations. Use this map to find a participating spot, like Borderlands Comics + Games.
Fun Fact
2,051. That’s how many feet above river level China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge — set to open this summer — is, making it the new title-holder for the world’s tallest bridge. Compare that to the Liberty Bridge, which has a clearance of ~45 ft. (CNN)
Eat
Chicken + waffles are back at KFC. The popular combo hasn’t been on the menu in over five years — well, at least not at the fast food chain. We know quite a few local brunch spots where you can find the sweet and savory dish.
Wellness
Today is National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local gyms. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
Travel
Mapping out your summer travel plans? Perfect timing: Snag this travel credit card’s rare, limited-time welcome bonus to fuel your adventures — whether it’s luxuriating at a resort that could be seen in “The White Lotus,” or city-hopping to visit friends + fam.*
City Guide
City Guide
From their farm to your table
There’s nothing like a cinnamon roll from the TD Saturday Market. | Photo by GVLtoday
May is upon us, so here are some farmers’ markets that open this month.
In case you missed it, The Matador officially opens on Monday for Cinco de Mayo. Stop by for tequila, specialty tacos, enchiladas, soups, and burritos. My stomach is growling already.
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