#PlanAhead: June 4 – 8, 2018

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Monday | June 4

Watch: Drive-By Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream | 7 – 9 p.m. | Growler Haus- Village of West GVL | $5 suggested donation | A mix of theatre + comedy, where actors are given two weeks to learn their lines and there are no rehearsals (yes, heckling is expected)

  • Bachelor Nation Nights Viewing Party | 7 – 9 p.m. | Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown | Free, but bring money for drink specials + food | Watch the Bachelorette with other fans while also supporting local non-profits

Talk: Speaking Down Barriers: Community Dialogue | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church | 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg | Facilitators: Dr. Dominique Chuku + Scott Neely

TryThis: Fiction 102 Writer’s Workshop | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Joe’s Place Bookstore | $40 | Strengthen your writing skills + learn the basics of creating a story

Cause: Blood Drive | 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Greenville County Square | Sign Up Here | Each donor receives a $10 Walmart gift card + pizza🍕

Active: Women’s Boot Camp Series | June 4– July 27; every Monday, Wednesday, + Friday | 6 a.m. or 10 a.m. | Swamp Rabbit CrossFit | Email caitlin@swamprabbitcrossfit.com for more info + pricing

Tuesday | June 5

Network: Taco Tuesday: Market Sixty Six Networking | 6 – 9 p.m. | Tin Lizzy’s | RSVP online | Connect with other professionals + chow on some tacos

Active: Free Summer Class Trial for Kids | 5:45 – 7 p.m. | Dianne’s School of Dance | A free trial of each summer camp that will be provided this summer

TryThis: Summer Seminar – Introduction to Hammock Camping | 7 – 8 p.m. | Appalachian Outfitters | What you need to know for a perfect hammock camping experience

Drink: Anne Amie Vineyard Wine Tasting | 6 – 7 p.m. | Cork & Tap | $15 + RSVP Online | A delicious tasting of 5 wines served with cheese and crackers

  • RJ Rockers Collaborative Beer Release | 6 – 9 p.m. | Growler Haus- Village of W GVL | Introducing an new beer in collaboration with their friends from Spartanburg alongside a fun trivia night

TryThis:Play with Clay Night | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | The Art Cellar |$45 | Reserve your spot at lindsay@greenvilleartcellar.com | Create your own slab built plate or bowl in a fun low key environment

Learn: Astronomy Discussion Group | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Dinner beforehand at 6:30 | Sticky Fingers | Discussion of the solar system, our sun, stars and galaxies. Bring your curiosity and questions.

Wednesday | June 6

ForWomen: Women, Wine, + Wisdom | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Commerce Club | Free to Members + $5 for guests | A monthly series where women get to mingle and enjoy a featured speaker

Active: The Big Run 5k | 6 – 8 p.m. | Fleet Feet Greenville | Free | It’s Global Running Day, so come on out to run with thousands of people across the country and enjoy our beautiful city

  • Night Sunset Paddle | 6 p.m. | Upstate Paddleboard | Take a mid-week break with a sunset paddle board or kayak trip | Bring your own equipment or call Upstate Paddleboard at 864-235-6630 to reserve rental equipment

TryThis: Casual Dance Group Lessons for Beginners | 7 – 9 p.m. | Dance Partners | Learn the moves to dances like the Rumba, tango, + swing and how to incorporate them into casual dancing

Arts: Paint pARTy | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Organic Cat Cafe | $35 | Learn to paint a ‘classy cat’ with help from instructors

Dish: Cupcake Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 1801 Rutherford Road | Conquer your mid-week sweet tooth with a treat from the Cupcake Truck

Talk: Cosplay Cafe | 6 – 8 p.m. | O-CHA tea bar | Free | Enjoy a drink while you discuss and show off your favorite cosplay | first 5 people in costume get 10% off their order

Thursday | June 7

Listen: Carolina Youth Symphony at Furman Lakeside Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Furman University Amphitheater | Free | 160 young musicians from South + North Carolina will fill the air with great music while you enjoy your night

Cause: The Price is Write | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Dodson Dig Co.| $35 | Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and many surprises all in support of Greenville’s Wordsmith 2018-19 in-schools program

Talk: Out of School Celebration | 5:45 p.m. | Premier Softball Facility | $5 | Pizza, drinks, and Director of FCA softball speaking on staying positively motivated within the game

Drink: Holy City Brewing Tap Takeover | 5 – 8 p.m. | Piney Mountain Bike Lounge | Fill up on Holy City Brewing (Charleston, SC) and We Got the Beets Food Truck for a great Thursday

TryThis: Open Mic Night | 8 – 10 p.m. | The Joke Show | Come and test your comedic talents on a live audience

Learn: CE Class Mortgage Basics | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Carolina Mortgage Professionals - Fairway Independent Mortgage | Realtors chance to get CE credits. Will be teaching Mortgage 101 and 201

Friday | June 8

WaterCooler: Greenville Drive vs CSC | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | Post game fireworks |

Dish: Beer, Brats, and Baseball hosted by the Children’s Museum| 6 -9 p.m. | 300 College Street | For ages 21+ enjoy good food, good drinks, and a baseball exhibit | Tickets $15 in advance + $20 at the door

Listen: Will Randall at Which Craft Taproom | 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. | What’s On Tap | Craft beer + live music, what could be better?

Ticket: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Opening Night | 7:30 p.m. | The Warehouse Theatre | $40 | Performances till June 30 | A musical satire of America’s 7th president

  • 5th Greenville Comedy Marathon | 6 p.m. – June 12 at 12 a.m. | Alchemy Comedy | $30 | Offering 30 hours of comedy with your favorite groups and performances in the Upstate

Arts: MAConnect Mod Fête | 7 – 10 p.m. | ArtUp Studios at Hampton Station | 1320 Hampton Avenue | $75 (ticket price includes an ArtCard) | An event to highlight Greenville’s local artists and musicians through artist demos, music from Note Ropers, screen printing from Dapper Ink + food and drinks from Reeves catering | Purchase your ticket |

  • TR Town and Art Crawl | 6 – 9 p.m. | Meet on Main Street in downtown Travelers Rest | local artists, live music, activities and games for kids

Learn: World Ocean Day | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Greenville Zoo | Free with price of admission | June 8th is World Oceans Day. Come on out to learn how we here in the Upstate affect our oceans

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