Christmas in July Line Dancing | 7-11:30 p.m. | Larkin’s Sawmill | $10+ | Kick up your boots and your holiday spirit with lessons from Coastal Cowgirl.
Wednesday, July 23
Tomato + Mayo Mini Paintings | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino and Van Gogh | $40 | Paint your love for the perfect summer bite at this playful mini class featuring a juicy tomato collage and that iconic jar of mayo — a southern sandwich celebration on canvas.
Books Over Drinks with Polly Stewart | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $40 | Dive into dark secrets and Southern suspense as this author discusses her twisty new thriller “The Felons Ball” in conversation with fellow author Katharine Schellman.
Thursday, July 24
National Tequila Day | 11-12 a.m. | The Matador | Price of purchase | Sip all-day drink specials, bold cocktails, and one of the Carolinas’ largest agave selections — plus happy hour bites and upstairs patio vibes in the heart of the West End.
3rd Annual Pints for a Purpose | 6-7:30 p.m. | The People’s Tap | $15 | Lace up for this annual fundraiser supporting the Julie Valentine Center + join Fleet Feet’s 5K Pub Run, sip a post-race pint, and help raise awareness for survivors in our community.
#GVLgozadera Latin Dance Festival | Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27 | AC Hotel Greenville | $18+ | Feel the rhythm at this four-day Latin dance fest in downtown Greenville with workshops, live music, rooftop parties, and non-stop salsa + bachata.
Springing to life in the heart of the Unity Park district, with restaurants, retail, and green spaces like the Swamp Rabbit Trail in every direction, Mayberry Village offers new-build 2-and 3-bedroom homes in one of our city’s best-connected locations.
Each stylish space includes a gourmet chef’s kitchen with a sit-down island, private balcony views, expansive primary suites, and an oversized 1-car garage for plenty of storage.
Plus, low-maintenance landscaping means you can spend less time mowing and more time going:
Goodwill is opening Goodwill at the Trail next month at its Haywood Road location. The site includes three stores — Auten’s Loft, SecondStory, and a general retail shop — plus a new Upstate Resource and Opportunity Center, all with direct access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. (Upstate Business Journal)
Announced
Beaten Path Co. — an outdoorsy apparel brand founded in 1999 — is teasing a storefront. No word yet on when or where it’ll land, but you know we’ll keep you posted.
Open
Whataburger’s second Greenville location on Pelham Road opened last week. It’s the eighth Upstate location since the 24/7, Texas-based chain entered SC in 2024. (Upstate Business Journal)
Traffic
SCDOT is requesting public comment through Thursday, Aug. 7 on two Upstate bridge replacements: Pleasant Hill Road over Middle Tiger River (damaged by a concrete truck) and Beaverdam Church Road + Kilgore Bridge Road over the Enoree River (damaged by Hurricane Helene). Share your feedback.
Mansion Monday
Boasting top-floor views from the West End, this Markley Place penthouse stuns with a wraparound balcony, custom interiors, and rare perks for downtown living like two parking spots and a storage-packed kitchen. Gaze at Paris Mountain, Unity Park, and the skyline from your corner perch and experience luxury living, right in the heart of downtown.
Drink
If you’re ready for a pumpkin spice latte, you’ll likely be waiting a few more weeks. The seasonal drink isn’t expected to return to Starbucks until late August, based on historic data. If you need something to sip on until then, we recommend exploring our local coffee shops. (USA TODAY)
Winner winner, Tervis cup dinner. | Photo taken by GVLtoday for Greenville Sports League
Are you a competitive person? Or do you want to burn some cals and make some pals? Here are some adult sports leagues in Greenville, whether you’re looking to have fun or aiming to win at all costs.
Greenville Sports League (GSL)
GSL’s motto is “We plan, you play.” They handle all the setup, secure the venue, and make the schedule. You can sign up on the website, pay your fee, and get playing. Pro tip: Check out their FAQ page.
Greenville County Rec (GCR)
GCR offers a wide variety of sports leagues, and you can sign up as a team or a free agent. Explore the 2025 calendar.
Psst. Wondering what everyone bought during this year’s Prime Day? Here are the top most shopped items that The Buy team recommended — and some of them are still on sale:
👀 Slip into a soft pair of high-waisted leggings with NexiEpoch’s light-compression pair.
👀 It’s hard to say no to a two-in-one vacuum and mop roomba from iRobot, especially with features like “Clean While I’m Away.”
👀 Your under-sink storage space gets a lot more functional when you use these pull-out cabinet organizers that can fit around plumbing.
👀 Anker’s magnetic charging station charges devices two times as fast, all while replacing messy cords.
👀 The perfect lipstick doesn’t exi — ope, we nearly forgot about Clinique’s sheer, flattering Almost Lipstick.
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