Week of November 1

Thursday | November 1

MustDo: Clemson MBA + FinTech Unicorn present Kathryn Petralia | 4 – 6 p.m. | Aloft Greenville Downtown | Free | Kathryn Petralia, president + co-founder of Kabbage, Inc., discusses her experience working with startups and established companies.

Shop: COAST Apparel Pop-Up Shop | 5 – 8 p.m. | 324 S Main St. | The “For Her, By Him” themed event features unique offerings from different Greenville-based retailers

Ticket: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest | Through Nov. 17th | Centre Stage | $18.50+ | The unforgettable story of a mental hospital + its inhabitants.

Volunteer: Coaches Needed | Programs begin late November | Application | The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department is looking for fun, energetic volunteer coaches for their 3v3 Rec League Basketball

Drink: Carbonic Wine Tasting | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $25 | Wines mades using carbonic maceration have a distinct profile. Read more about it here.

Cause: Friends of the Reedy River 25th Anniversary Celebration | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | The Huguenot Loft | $45-60 | Music by Synergy Twins, a special guest speaker, unique dishes from CHEF360, and a silent auction

• 39th Annual Big Thursday | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Fairview Baptist Church | 1300 Locust HIll Rd. in Greer | Crafts, frozen casseroles, used books + baked goods for sale, plus BBQ lunch, silent auctions all to raise money for Greer Community Ministries.
• Goodwill Champions Tribute to Host Taya Kyle | Greenville Convention Center | Taya Kyle, the widow of the late U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle + author of New York Times bestselling book American Wife, will deliver the keynote address.

Laugh: The 5th New South Comedy Festival | Through Nov. 10 | Alchemy Comedy | Tickets | Over 300 comedians from across the country will perform 24 shows + lead 12 comedy workshops.

Friday | November 2

WaterCooler: 864 Night - Swamp Rabbits vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 7 p.m. | Celebrate the Upstate’s recognizable area code with $8 tickets, $6 Hop Shop items, $4 beverages

Listen: Jon Langston with Kenton Bryant | 7 p.m. | The Blindhorse Saloon | Tickets | One Eyed Jack kicks off the show around 8 p.m.

• Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos | 8 p.m. | Furman’s Daniel Recital Hall | $5 | Featuring Adam Larson on saxophone.

Cause: Clemson Fall Band Party Benefit | 6 – 10 p.m. | Swansons Warehouse | 12 N. Irvine St. | Free | This year’s event is a benefit for the Hurricane Florence Relief in S.C. with local band, Baby Freak, playing before the Clemson vs. Louisville game

Ticket: The Premiere of Cracks | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Camelot Cinemas | $12 | Cracks is a locally produced horror film about an unstable psychiatrist whose only sanctuary is indoors.

TryThis: War Reenactments | Nov. 2 – 4 | Denver Downs Farm | Denver Downs’ annual Military Weekend features exciting re-enactments of several wars: Revolutionary, Civil, Vietnam, + both World Wars.

Holiday: Day of the Dead Celebration | 6 – 9 p.m. | South Carolina Botanical Garden | Local Latino food trucks, an outdoor screening of Coco, a traditional community alter + more. Bring a picture or memento of a loved one who you would like to honor.

Art: First Stop First Friday | 6 - 9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Free | See new work by local artists Elizabeth Speaker, Jan Sparks, Kate Landishaw, + Laura Smith-Nagel in the Community Gallery, take a free kids fiber art activity, + check out the Textiles: A History of Expression exhibition

• Bob Jones Art Faculty Show | through Nov. 29 | BJU Sargent Art Building | Featuring recent works by members of the Bob Jones University Art + Design faculty

Saturday | November 3

Watch: 4th Annual Reedy Reels Film Festival | 10:30 a.m. through Nov. 4 | Peace Center | $12 | Independent film festival that features excellent visual storytelling.

City: Greenlink Bus + Trolley Detours | 4:30 p.m. | Due to road closures with the Open Studios event, routes will deviate.

ForKids: 13th Annual International Day Festival | 10 a.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center | $10 for adults, kids 10 + under are free | Food from all over the world, music, live performances, silent auctions, bounce hours, face painting + more.

WaterCooler: Into the Wild Night - Swamp Rabbits vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | The Greenville Zoo will bring a whole host of animals to The Well, as well as a balloon artist + face painter for the kids

GrandOpening: Urban Petals Lifestyle Boutique | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 201 Trade Street, Greer | Celebrate at their grand opening party with a FlowerBar, discounts, curated gift boxes, door prizes + drawings, and their holiday preview.

Listen: Biz Markie + more | 8 p.m. | The Firmament | $25+

TryThis: Heirloom Festival | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | A celebration of trades, skills + goods passed down through generations | Old-time kids’ games, artisan demonstrations, live entertainment, and a scarecrow contest.

Cause: Masterworks II: Greer Community Ministries Food Drive | 7:30 p.m. | Riverside Baptist | Free | The Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra continues its 2018-2019 season with Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8

• Food Drive for Harvest Hope Food Bank | 12 – 2 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Families who donate 5+ cans during the food drive will receive a complimentary ticket voucher for the opening night of Disney On Ice presents World of Enchantment (Limit 2 vouchers per family)
• World Sandwich Day 2018 | Wakefield Automotive | Join Subway restaurants as they make a lunchtime delivery to Mission Lexington: the hub of care for Lexington County as they assist families + individuals with over 30,000 needs each year

Sunday | November 4

Dish: Sunday Sit-Down Supper | 7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $95 (which includes a copy of Davis’ cookbook “In the Kitchen at White Oaks”)

Drink: Big Lebowski Party | 6 – 9 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Honor 20 years of The Dude at the Big Lebowski Party by dressing up + playing Lebowski-inspired games. | Wear a pair of jelly sandals + receive 10% off.

TryThis: MoveWell Live | 3 – 5 p.m. | Cleveland Park | Pop-up fitness event along the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail with Kendra Rorabaugh, MoveWell facilitator, as she instructs participants on how to use the fitness equipment along the trail in Cleveland Park.

Community: Bicycle Swap Meet + End of Season Gathering | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Brewery 85 | Bring your new or gently used cycling items + display them for the swap, enjoy beverages, food trucks + live music.

Week of November 5

Monday | November 5

WaterCooler: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Norfolk Admirals | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $8-$20

Listen: Ben Rector - Magic: The Tour | 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | $25-45 | Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Rector will play songs from his seventh album.

Laugh: No Expectations Comedy - Open Mic | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Coffee Underground | S.C.’s longest-running stand up comedy open mic featuring local, regional, and nationally touring comedians.

Cause: Fiesta for Families | 5 – 9 p.m. | Willy Taco Feed & Seed | $12 | A fundraiser for The Autism Family Education Fund with food, fun, silent auctions, and sensory space for individuals with autism + those wishing to see what these spaces are like.

Tuesday | November 6

Listen: Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer | 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | $15-50 | This group will play a mix of bluegrass, classical, and world music.

• Fall Honors Recital | 8 p.m. | Furman University - Daniel Recital Hall | Free

TryThis: EMT Paramedic Open House | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | 506 S Pleasantburg Dr. | Free | Learn about pre-hospital emergency medicine.

• Explorer’s Open House | 6 - 8 p.m. | Station 1 875 Verdae Blvd | Free | Greenville City Fire Department’s Explorer program is for young men + women ages 14-20 interested in pursuing a career in fire or emergency services

ForKids: Skating on the Big Ice | 1 - 5 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $6/6 + under, $8 7 + older | Don’t miss your chance to ice skate at Bon Secours | Bring 5 canned goods or a case of water + get a free skate rental ($3)

Wednesday | November 7

Workshop: Plant-Based Diet & Healing Disease | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | YMCA Caine Halter | $15 | Planted-Based Nutrition Education & Cooking Demo Workshop with Valerie Slade, nutrition educator, + Terri Edwards, Food for life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Listen: The Last Tycoon with Mourning Dove and Darby Wilcox | 8 - 11 p.m. | The Radio Room | $7 | Door open at 7 p.m.

• Faculty Chamber Recital | 8 p.m. | Furman University - Daniel Recital Hall | $15/adults, $10/seniors, $5/students | Sound Quality Series

OpenHouse: The Old Cigar Warehouse | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | The Old Cigar Warehouse | Check out the venue as a blank space with no pressure to commit

Drink: Oskar Blues Tasting | 6:30 p.m. | The Commerce Club | $20+/Members, $25+/Non-members | Come for Brewmasters favorite Oskar Blues + beat the record of 108 attending in 2015

Network: Startup Coffee + Investment Celebration | 8 a.m. | TD Gallery at CU-ICAR | Attend a Startup Coffee with SC Launch + meet members of the team as you network with SCRA Resource Partners

Laugh: Comedian Mutzie | 6:30 p.m. | Kroc Center | Free (with stocking stuffer donation) | Mutzie has appeared on six season of BET’s Comic View + was named New Orleans Entertainer of the year twice

Thursday | November 8

Cause: 5th Annual Campfire Social Charity Event | 6 – 9 p.m. | Greenbrier Farms | $80 | Fresh meals inspired by the fire, local + new breweries, and live music all to benefit Project Host

Webinar: Small Business Success Virtual Conference | 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Register | Nine educational webinars, business mentoring, sponsor booths, networking chat rooms, + a resource center as you hear from industry experts

Listen: The B-52s | 7:30 - 10 p.m. | Peace Center | Tickets | Nearly 40 years + over 20 million albums into their career, The B-52s remain one of rock music’s most beloved + enduring bands

Dish: 2018 Greer Station Chili Cookoff | 5 - 8 p.m. | Greer Station | Watch Greer locals go head-to-head to win the title of Best Chili in Greer | Live music with The Trapfire Brothers

ForDogs: Last Yappy Hour of 2018 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Greenville Humane Society | $10 | Let your pups play in the new 14,000 sq. ft. fenced-in courtyard while you enjoy music, pizza, and beer + t-shirts by Dorothy Shain.

Network: Upstate Women in Technology presents Quantum Computers | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | City Range Restaurant | $20+ | In this lunch + learn session, you will get an introduction including links to where you can learn more + even write your first quantum computing program

Dance: Hoedown Throwdown | 7 - 10 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Free | Come out for a Western themed DJ dance party + food + drinks

Friday | November 9

Cause: Great Big Benefit Bash | 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Zen | $80 | 4th Annual Great Big Benefit Bash features an evening of live music, savory Table 301 hors d’oeuvres, open bar, delectable Brick Street Cafe desserts, + a silent auction all to help children in need

Listen: MercyMe | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets | 5X Grammy nominated MercyMe’s The Imagine Nation Tour with Tenth Avenue North

Watch: Tinker | Nov. 9-15 | 4 shows per day at Camelot Theater | The award-winning film is only being shown in six cities across the nation: GVL being one. The movie was partly filmed locally (Falls Park Bridge, Cleveland Park, Main Street) | Watch the trailer

MustDo: TR Town & Art Crawl: Blues and BBQ on Main Street | 6 - 9 p.m. | Main Street, Travelers Rest | BBQ, artisan instrument makers, local musicians + artists, shopping, + more

Health: Senior Health & Wellness Fair | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce | Vendors + activities representing health care, home care, holistic health, exercise, healthy diet guidelines, lawn care, fire + home security, retirement/investment planning, recreation, + more

Dish: Dinner with the Synergy Twins | 6 - 10 p.m. | Sweet Catherine’s | 111 S Main St, Fountain Inn | Tickets | Dinner by Sugar Skulls BBQ + Authentic Cajun, drinks by Cedar Falls Farm, dessert by The Ice Cream Fountain, hosted by Strike Inn, + music by Synergy Twins

Saturday | November 10

Cause: Party for a Purpose - Shine the Light | 6 - 9 p.m. | Ink N Ivy | $35 | The annual LeadHER Greenville Party for a Purpose celebrates local artists while raising funds for Neighborhood Focus, a local non-profit for Greenville’s at-risk children + students

• Second Annual Colors 4 Hope Oyster Roast | 12 - 4 p.m. | Brewery 85 | $25 | Enjoy delicious food + drinks, a silent auction, + a 50/50 raffle while supporting the 24/7 CRISISline + other vital programming of Mental Health America of Greenville County

Drink: Greenville Craft Beer Festival | 12 p.m. | Fluor Field | The 6th year of the Greenville Craft Beer Festival

MustDo: Stone’s Point Block Party | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | The Community Tap | Tickets | 2nd Celebrate shopping locally with the Young Entrepreneurs market at 11 a.m. followed by the Sources & Ciders Social

TryThis: LiveWell at Worship Quarterly Session | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | University Center | Free | Healthy Giving During the Holidays: Understanding the spirit of giving, especially during the holidays, + the many food deserts in Greenville County. This panel will center the discussion on exploring food access + opportunities for sharing

Art: Greenville Open Studios | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | The 2018 self-guided tour will feature 143 artists + their studios

Dish: Oyster Roast Fundraiser | 1 - 5 p.m. | Rail Line Brewing | $30-$35 | All profits from the oyster roast go to The Little White House for their programs to support children on the autism spectrum

Celebrate: King of Pops GVL Field Day | 1 - 6 p.m. | Hampton Station | The first Annual Field Day in Greenville to celebrate another King of Pops season with activities, games, + free pops

Sunday | November 11

VeteransDay: Celebrate 100 Years Since the End of WWI | 3 p.m. | Fluor Field | Remember Old Hickory + The Greenville Veterans Alliance host the festivities to celebrate 100 years, with Special Forces parachuting, a Warbirds flyover, historic reenactments, + guest speaker Lt. General Thomas James

Dish: Chili with Palmetto Ski & Outing + Spartanburg Ski & Outing | 1 - 4 p.m. | 30 Orchard Park Dr. | Ski Club discounts, BYOB, chili + all the fixings

Art: Greenville Open Studios | 12 - 6 p.m. | The 2018 self-guided tour will feature 143 artists + their studios

Week of November 12

Monday | November 12

Art: Human Fragility Reception | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Thompson Gallery - Furman University | Artist Kimberly Riner’s work will be on exhibit through Dec. 9th

Listen: Faculty Recital, Daniel Xoppelman and Friends | 8 p.m. | Furman University - Daniel Recital Hall | Free

Community: Veterans Career Fair | 1 - 6:30 p.m. | Greer City Hall | Operation: GoodJobs + Upstate Warrior Solution hosts a veteran + military spouses career fair to pair veterans + their families with over 15 Upstate employers looking for skilled military professionals

Cause: United Housing Connections launches Amazon PIT count donation | To kick off National Hunger + Homelessness Awareness Week, United Housing Connections is launching their donation page

Tuesday | November 13

Network: Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Greenville County Bus Tour | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Ten at the Top | $25 | Join Ten at the Top as The Upstate Bus Tour finishes up 2018 with a trip to the cities that make up Greenville County

Talk: TEDxGreenvilleSalon: In the Cloud | 6 - 8 p.m. | Zen | Free | Decrypting Cryptocurrency + the Cloud: The cloud is the fastest-growing technology market in the world; join the discussion to develop a better understanding of the future

• Chase Your Dream and Enjoy the Process: Connecting Your Business to the Right Audience | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $50 | Speaker, coach, + trainer Sallie Holder’s mission is to help women actualize their potential by reframing + removing their barriers for success. This second workshop focuses on sales + the proper mindset
• In Conversation with Kristina McMorris | 7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers & Storytellers | Free | New York Times best-selling author Kristina McMorris will be speaking about her new historical novel, Sold On a Monday

Art: ARTalk: Moody Black “Textile Child” | 6 - 7 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Free | TEDx performer, ALL DEF POET, comedian, Smart Arts Teaching Artist + spoken-word poet Moody Black

ForKids: Conservation Lecture - Tomistoma - Secret Croc of the Sunda Islands | 7 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Free | Guest speaker Bruce Shwedick, managing director of the Crocodilian Conservation Center of Florida will introduce attendees to the Tomistoma

Cause: Housing is Healthcare | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Greenwood Genetics Center | A community discussion with United Housing Connection

Wednesday | November 14

Cause: Pendleton Place Annual Benefit | 11:30 a.m. | Embassy Suites Verdae | Tickets | Pendleton Place shares exciting announcements + special guest Amy Wood, evening anchor for WSPA 7news

• United Housing Connection on Fox Carolina Morning Show with Joe Gagnon | 6 - 9 a.m. | Celebrating agencies in our community working to end hunger + homelessness

Network: 2018 Ten at the Top Celebrating Successes: Great Things Happening Across the Upstate Brunch | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Greenville Marriott | $35 | Recognizing companies + organizations celebrating anniversaries of 20+ years + award + grant recipients announced

• USC Professional MBA Information Session | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | USC Moore School Greenville | 201 Riverplace Suite 300 | The Darla Moore School of Business will be hosting a Professional MBA admissions information session to discuss the top ranked PMBA curriculum, academic, + admissions requirements
• Mapping for a Change: Addressing Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Hartness Pavilion Furman University | Free | Reception + lecture by Fulbright Scholar Dr. Suresh Muthukrishnan as he discusses his work in Malawi

Drink: ULI Beer & Brainstorming: Greenville Plush Mill + Serendipity Labs | 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Greenville Plush Mill | Register | Take a tour of this historic redevelopment project in West Greenville + learn more about recent trends in the co-working office space environment while also enjoying beverages with colleagues

GrandOpening: Sliding Rock Creek Mountain Bike Trail | 4:30 p.m. | First Baptist Greenville (follow signs to trailhead) | The City of Greenville + Upstate SORBA invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official opening of the Sliding Rock Creek Mountain Bike Trail

Holiday: Holiday Market | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | McAlister Square | Vendors will offer a variety of gift items, including unique art, jewelry, crafts, + direct sale items | Ten percent of sales will go toward the Spinx Employee Assistance Fund

Thursday | November 15

WaterCooler: Business Power Play - Swamp Rabbits vs. Norfolk Admirals | 7 p.m. | Local businesses have the chance to come out + network with other Upstate businesses

Drink: Bourbon & Bacon Fest 2018 | 6 p.m. | Revel Event Center | Tickets | Nothing pairs better than bourbon and bacon

Ticket: King Lear | Now through Nov. 17 | Bob Jones University Rodeheaver Auditorium | Tickets

Cause: 10th Annual Songwriters in the Round | 7 - 10 p.m. | Old Cigar Warehouse | $200 | An intimate evening featuring four Nashville songwriters performing their own music + telling their stories | All proceeds go to support the SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation

• National Philanthropy Day Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Embassy Suites on Verdae | The South Carolina Piedmont Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates Upstate honorees: ScanSource, Ann Bryan, + more for their philanthropy efforts

• Greenville Housing Fund to Launch Preservation Funding | 2 p.m. | YMCA Judson Community Center | Greenville Housing Fund + partners are announcing a new program that will support existing homeowners

• Celebration of Reedy Place | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Hyatt Regency | Celebrate the successes of Reedy Place with housing chronically homeless individuals who suffer with mental illness
• 10th Annual Clemson vs Carolina Pep Rally | 6 - 10 p.m. | Embassy Suites | Join Big Brothers Big Sisters at their 10th Annual Pep Rally to benefit “at risk” kids in Upstate South Carolina

Network: Entrepreneurs - Planning for the Future | 6 - 8 p.m. | Greenville County Library - Augusta Road Branch | Register | Plan for your own financial future as this seminar explores risk management, retirement investing, succession/exit planning, + integrating personal finance concerns

Giveaway: Sparkle in the City | Today is the last day to enter for Sparkle in the City, an arts + culture giveaway | Win two nights at AC Hotel, dinner for 2 at Level 10, two tickets to a bluegrass concert, private tour of the Johnson Collection’s various Southern art holdings, + more

Shop: Tap Mini-Market | 5 - 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | Naked Pasta, Revival Butchery, Urban Seas Aquaculture, Growing Green Family Farms, Life Raft Treats, + more

Trivia: Harry Potter: Fantastic Beasts Trivia | 7 - 9 p.m. | The Eighth State Brewing Company | Teams of 6 or less are invited to test their knowledge on the wondrous beasts of the wizarding world

Active: Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Dick Brooks Honda 2018 Rivalry Cup | Nov. 16th at 10 a.m. | The Cliffs Mountain Park Golf Course | $500 | Pick your school to represent, UofSC vs Clemson, in the golf tournament | Registration ends today

Friday | November 16

Listen: Mozart: A Family Affair | Now through Nov. 18 | Gunter Theatre | Tickets | Father + son share the stage in the most popular + requested Chamber Orchestra concert of the season, the all-Mozart program

Cause: 2018 Swing & Shuck | 12 p.m.. - 8 p.m. | Willow Creek Golf Club | $145/individuals, $580/team | Golf tournament and oyster roast open to both members and nonmembers

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Dick Brooks Honda 2018 Rivalry Cup | 10 a.m. | The Cliffs Mountain Park Golf Course | $500 | Pick your school to represent, UofSC vs Clemson, in the golf tournament

City: UTC November Meeting: Greenlink Maintenance Facility Tour | 9 - 10 a.m. | Greenlink Maintenance Facility | Free | Greenlink was recently awarded $11 million to build a new maintenance facility; if you’re wondering why, come see their existing facility with Upstate Transportation Coalition

Holiday: City of Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade Deadline | Last day for business, school, or community groups interested in participating in this year’s parade to apply

• Ice on Main Opening Ceremony | Village Green | Ice on Main is back with its 8th season-opening ceremony | Get on the ice through January 21st

TryThis: The Coolest Monsters Launch Party | 8 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Crossfit + Soul Yoga | Greenville’s newest published author, Megan Baxter, wrote The Coolest Monsters as a collection of linked personal essays that reimagine a young woman’s coming of age story

Saturday | November 17

WaterCooler: Heroes Night - Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen | 7 p.m. | Celebrate our armed forces, veterans, + first responders in the Upstate (The Swamp Rabbits will wear specialty jerseys to be auctioned off, proceeds going to charity)

Cause: Turkey Strut 5K | 12 p.m. | Taylors Mill | Register | All proceeds to benefit the efforts of the ALS Association | After the 5K you also get RF chipped BIB, a 13 Stripes beverage, yummy foods from Farehouse + a Goodie Bag from Dick’s Sporting Goods (Wear your wackiest Turkey Strut costume for a shot at winning a prize)

• HOPE Relay | 7:30 a.m. | Hartness | Register | The HOPE Relay is a unique running + walking experience that supports the autism-focused programs of Project HOPE Foundation: Help families, Open minds, Promote inclusion, & Expand potential

ForKids: Princess Academy | 9:30, 11:30, + 2:30 | Salvation Army Kroc Center | $15.50/child, $7.50/adult | At the Princess Academy, your child will enjoy learning the basics of being a princess with lots of fun activities | Children are welcome to attend in costume

Listen: Free Show | Rogg Collins & Pierce Koichi | 7 - 10:30 p.m. | The Eighth State Brewing Company

Sunday | November 18

WaterCooler: Postgame Skate - Swamp Rabbits vs. Wheeling Nailers | 3 p.m. | Skate with your favorite Swamp Rabbits after the game (Bring your own skates or rent for $3)

Cause: Tigers for Babies 5K + Awards Tailgate | The Esso Club | Runners will enjoy their 5K through the city of Clemson, followed by live music by Brooks Dixon Band, free food + drinks, photo booth, silent auction, + more | All efforts support the March of Dimes

Watch: Sunday Movie Night - Baby Driver | 6 p.m. | Birds Fly South | Free | Grab your picnic blanket + watch Baby Driver with concessions + beer

Holiday: Holiday Open House | 1 - 5 p.m. | Augusta Road | Get into the holiday spirit + visit with Santa, listen to Christmas music, enjoy a carriage ride, hot cocoa, door prizes, + more | Donations will be collected for The Samaritan House

TryThis: Rise & Shine Meditation Class | 10 - 11 a.m. | The Eighth State Brewing Company | $10 | A stretch + meditation class led by Kimmie Hale that includes a beer

Week of November 19

Monday | November 19

Dish: Turkey Day Wine Tasting | 6:30 p.m. | The Community Tap | $20 | Taste a selection of wines that pair perfectly with Thanksgiving dinner | Call 864-631-2525 to reserve your spot

Tuesday | November 20

TryThis: The Yarn | 7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Free | November’s theme is Tradition: family rituals that we cherish, or those that scarred us for life; put your name in the hat + share your story when it’s your turn

Dish: Thanksgiving Dinner | 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Kroc Center | The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club is hosting their second annual Thanksgiving dinner + thanks to Sysco and Roe Cassidy Coates and Price, P.A., the cost of each meal will be covered for each club member

Drink: Brewpub BINGO | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The Eighth State Brewing Company | Six games of BINGO for chances to win gift cards, apparel, + other surprises (All draft beers are $1 off)

Wednesday | November 21

ForKids: Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantments | 5 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15-60 | Your favorite Disney stories including Cars, The Little Mermaid, Toy Story, + Frozen like you’ve never seen them before | Guests under 14 are invited to attend in costume

Listen: Hoobastank with Secondhand Serenade | 7 p.m. | The Firmament | 5 Market Point Dr. | $30

• Free Show | Mash Weds. | 8 - 10 p.m. | The Eighth State Brewing Company

Drink: Black Sheep Party | 12 - 9 p.m. | Birds Fly South | Releasing three heavy hitting dark beers: Wolves in the Piano, Empress Rising, + False Face

Thursday | November 22

Dish: Thanksgiving Day Brunch | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Artisan | Tickets | Special Thanksgiving Day Brunch

• Thanksgiving at Halls | 12 - 10 p.m. | Halls Chophouse | Thanksgiving Dinner
• Thanksgiving at Roost | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Roost | Tickets | Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving buffet
• Thanksgiving at Ruth’s Chris | 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Enjoy their award-winning dinner menu or savor the traditional turkey feast

Friday | November 23

Ticket: The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville | Nov 23 & 25 | Peace Center | Tickets | Clara + her Nutcracker prince are all that stand against the Rat King’s hordes from invading Greenville

Drink: 5th Annual Black Beer Friday | 12 - 9 p.m. | Quest Brewing Company | Dark beers replace the normal line-up with stouts, porters, barrel-aged vintage beers, + some surprises; live music + food trucks

Watch: The Polar Express Drive-In | 5:30 - 9 p.m. | Denver Downs Farm | Tickets | The perfect after Thanksgiving event to kick-off the winter holidays with hot chocolate, pizza, + s’mores by the bonfires

Saturday | November 24

Listen: The Dead South | 6 p.m. | The Firmament | $20 | See the folk + bluegrass band on their tour

• Free Show | Canopy Hands & Orange Doors | 8 - 10:30 p.m. | The Eighth State Brewing Company

Shop: Finnamore’s Faire | 12 - 7 p.m. | Finnamore’s General Store | Hosted by The Blessed Beard, come out for local artists, makers, vendors, + food

Sunday | November 25

Watch: Sunday Movie Night - Paddington | 6 p.m. | Birds Fly South | Free | Grab your picnic blanket + watch Paddington with concessions + beer

Shop: 547 Perry Holiday Market | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 547 Perry Holiday Market | Kate Furman Studio, Sunny Mullarkey Studio, + Linda Q. Furman Art are hosting this year’s Holiday Market with many fine arts + crafts vendors

Week of November 26

Tuesday | November 27

Listen: Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Recital | 8 p.m. | Daniel Recital Hall | Free

Networking: USAA Monthly Networking Meeting + 2019 Board Elections | 12 - 2 p.m. | HIlton Greenville | $35 | Vote for the 2019 Board of Directors

Wednesday | November 28

WaterCooler: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Norfolk Admirals | 10:30 a.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $8 - $20 | Tickets

Cause: Right On “Queue” - Meet Greenville First Electron Detection K9 | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Saskatoon Lodge | $40+ | Defenders for Children is fighting against the high levels of children’s crimes by donating the first Electronic Detection K9 in S.C. to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office | The night is a private reveal of K9 officer Queue, with food, live music, + silent auction with proceeds going to Queue + future Electronic Detection K9s

Drink: Wine Tasting with Big Basin Vineyards | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $20 | Bradley Brown of Big Basin Vineyards is coming to The Community Tap to share his phenomenal wines from his estate in Santa Cruz | Call 864-631-2525 to reserve your spot

Thursday | November 29

Holiday: Holiday Fair | Now through Dec. 1 | Greenville Convention Center (formerly TD Convention Center) | Kick off the Christmas shopping season with crafts + purchase from a wide variety of vendors

Friday | November 30

Listen: Losing Sleep Tour with Chris Young | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets

Holiday: Holiday at Peace | through Dec. 2 | The Peace Center | Tickets | Presented by Greenville Symphony Orchestra; see multi-award winning, music recording, + jazz vocalist James Torme