#PlanAhead: March 2019

Friday | March 1

Community: First Friday at The Art Cellar | 6-9 p.m. | The Art Cellar | 233 N Main St | See featured artists + stop by The Art Cellar for the reception.

Shop: Southern Home and Garden Show | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | Find the perfect vendor + style for your next project.

Listen: Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp, and Jill Sobule | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $75

Saturday | March 2

WaterCooler: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15+

Art: Hina Matsuri Japanese Doll Exhibit | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Upstate | $9+

Family Fun Day | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $7+ | Games, story tellings, crafts + more.

Dish: Mardi Gras 2019 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery | Gumbo, po boys, + king cake

FeaturedEvent: Tighten the Knot Marriage Conference | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 2940 Concord Rd., Anderson | If you want to tighten the knot in your marriage, this one-day conference is for you! You’ll learn how to communicate better, break down barriers to intimacy, resolve conflict, overcome past hurts and so much more. Happening at five locations across the state, choose the one that works for you!

Sunday | March 3

Listen: Drake Bell at Radio Room | 7 p.m. | The Radio Room | $15+

Art: My Pet and Me Minis | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | WonderLight Photography for Kids | Have a fabulous photoshoot with your pet.

Active: Cat Yoga | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Organic Cat Cafe & Music Lounge | $20 | Come purr-fect your cat pose (and other poses).

Monday | March 4

Explore: Smokies 101 at REI Greenville | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | REI on Woodruff Rd | Free | A free program about iconic trails, day-hiking tips, wildlife viewing, + more.

City: CVSC Legislative Kickoff | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Community Tap | Learn about our legislative priorities and efforts in 2019.

Job: Shining Stars Teacher Recruitment Event | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | Free w/registration | The Shining Stars event is hosted each year by Greenville County Schools as a way for candidates searching for teaching positions to meet Greenville County Schools’ principals and district staff.

Learn: Free Beginner Group Guitar Lesson | 6-6:45 p.m. | Zen Guitar Studio | Free | A free beginner group lesson

Tuesday | March 5

Listen: Tony MacAlpine at Radio Room | 7 p.m. | The Radio Room | $20

Talk: Develop a High Performance Team Culture | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ideal HR | $20 | Learn what it takes to build a team culture that generates results.

Show: The Book of Mormon Opening Night | 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | $55

Wednesday | March 6

WaterCooler: Adaptive Golf Clinic | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Haas Family Golf | 8000 Pelham Rd. | Learn how to golf or improve your swing under the instruction of PGA Golf Pro Sandy Halkett

2019 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament | All day | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets

Listen: Caitlin Rose and Andrew Combs | 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | The Radio Room | $12

Dish: Classic Italian Night: Veal Osso Bucco | 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Jianna | $22

Thursday | March 7

ForPets: Dalmatian Meetup | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Noble Dog Hotel | Proof of rabies, distemper and bordetella required to pawticipate!

Create: Paint Ur Pet - Pour Taproom | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Pour Taproom | $20+ | Teachers will pre-sketch your pet on an 8x10 canvas for you to paint

Shop: Spring Sip & Shop | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Haywood Mall | $20 | Your $20 ticket includes ten wine tastings, access to exclusive deals at participating stores and a complimentary wine tasting glass.

Culture: The Food Explorer: An Evening with Daniel Stone | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Barton Campus Library | Free w/registration | Meet Daniel Stone, author of The Food Explorer - a book on the true adventures of David Fairchild, a late-nineteenth-century food explorer who traveled the globe + introduced diverse crops to America

Friday | March 8

Community: International Women’s Day: Woman on the Move | 7-9 p.m. | Havana Kitchen & Mojito Bar | 1133 Woodruff Rd | Free

Dish: Food Truck Friday - All are Welcome! | 11:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Corley Plumbing Air Electric | 8501 Pelham Rd.

FeaturedEvent: Cocktails and Conversation with AFFIRM Founder, Dr. Megan Ranney | 6:30- 9 p.m. | Methodical Coffee | 101 N. Main St. | Donations accepted

Saturday | March 9

Try This: South Carolina Comic Con | 10a.m.-5 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center

Art: Gallery Morning Market | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Open Art Studios Greenville | 14 S Main St

Intro to Ceramics Class | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Studio Swart | 233 N Main St | Make clay creations during this six week course.

FeaturedEvent: Carnivale - fun evening at Zen | 7 - 10 p.m. | Zen | $125 | Join us for an evening of fun at Carnivale. Live entertainment at Zen includes aerialists, fire dancer, magician, caricature artist and more! Valet parking, DJ and dancing, cocktail attire, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffle with fabulous prizes. Benefit for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.

Sunday | March 10

Art: GCCA 6-hr Abstract Wet Felting | 12-6 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $120 | Learn the art of felt making with colorful silk + wool and incorporate abstract techniques in this workshop.

Show: Sunday Funday with the STARS an afternoon of Celebrity Illusion | 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Comedy Zone Greenville | $20 | Beyonce, Dolly Parton + Ariana Grande will be making appearances this Sunday at the Comedy Zone, and you don’t want to miss it.

ForKids: DSAU Play Date | 3-4:30 p.m. | The Little Gym of Greenville | 1451 Woodruff Rd

Monday | March 11

TryThis: Garden Bros Circus | 4-9 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | $10+

ForKids: Family Craft Night: Shamrock Sunglasses at the Five Forks Branch | 5-7 p.m. | Greenville County Library - Five Forks | Come make lucky shamrock sunglasses

Active: Smiles & Miles | 10-11 a.m. | Butler Springs Park | 301 Butler Springs Rd | For anyone ages 50 and up.

Tuesday | March 12

Dance: Greenville Westies Swing Dance | 7-10 p.m. | Spare Time Greenville | 822 Congaree Rd | New to dancing? No worries; lessons start at 7.

Drink: Pub Trivia | 7-8:30 p.m. | What Ales You | 105C New Plaza Dr.

Meet the Winemaker: Torii Mor (Oregon) Wine Dinner | 7-9:30 p.m. | Foxcroft Wine Co.

Wednesday | March 13

ForPets: March Yappy Hour | 6-8 p.m. | NOMA Square | 220 N Main St

Listen: Wednesday Night Jazz at Chicora Alley | 8-11 p.m. | Chicora Alley | 608 S Main St

FeaturedEvent: Generations Annual “Transforming Lives” Luncheon | 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | Free | Join us for Generations Annual Fundraising Luncheon with special guest speaker, Mallory Hagan, 2013 Miss America.

March Happy Hour @NOMA | 6 - 8 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Leash up your pup for our monthly dog friendly happy hour complete with live music, cash bar and prizes. This month enter to win tickets to see Kelly Clarkson at the Well!

Thursday | March 14

TryThist: Music Bingo at Grill Marks | 6-8 p.m. | Grill Marks | 209 S Main St. | Think you’re a music expert? Try your luck at bingo with music-based questions.

ForPets: Noble Hour | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Noble Dog Hotel | 1320 Hampton Ave | Noble Dog Hotel is hosting a FREE hour of play for your pups and other furry friends.

Listen: Druminyasa with Laura Messer at Birds Fly South Ale Project | 6-7:30 p.m. | Birds Fly South | $25

FeaturedEvent: The Spice & Tea Exchange of Greenville Open House | 3 - 6 p.m. | 124 N. Main St. | Free | Samples, giveaways, and a raffle for $200 worth of spices, teas, salts, sugars and more!!!

Friday | March 15

Listen: Celtic Woman | 8-10 p.m. | Peace Center | $55

Listen: My Girl My Whiskey & Me | 6-9 p.m. | Birds Fly South | Live music from My Girl My Whiskey & Me, a band based out Greenville with bluegrass + mandolin influences.

Drink: Ides of March Happy Hour | 5-7:30 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Free | Free wine samples, store discounts + more.

Saturday | March 16

MustDo: Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | NOMA Square | The annual parade starts at 11 and ends at 1 p.m., but the party doesn’t stop there. The festival will last into the evening.

Cause: 8th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Dash & Bash | 8-11 a.m. | $10+

Volunteer Clean Up at Lake Conestee Nature Park | 12-2 p.m. | Lake Conestee Nature Park | An opportunity to volunteer to keep our community clean.

Shop: The Vintage Market Quarter Popup | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Vintage Market of Greenville | 5500 Augusta Rd. | Multiple vendors + unique vintage treasures.

Drink: Green Mile Crawl | 2-10 p.m. | Downtown Greenville | $14+ | Wear some green + grab some drinks.

WaterCooler: Greenville’s Clemson Championship Autograph Signing Event | 11 a.m. | Haywood Mall | Tickets | Some of your favorite players are you to meet you + sign championship gear.

FeaturedEvent: 17th Annual JDRF Upstate Gala - Black Tie on the Beach | 6-10 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | $175 | Celebrate Black Tie on the Beach & help find a cure for type 1 diabetes – an autoimmune disease impacting millions around the world – with no cure. The black-tie event will include a cocktail reception, multi-course dinner, silent & live auctions, & after-party. Help us turn Type 1 into Type None.

Sunday | March 17

MustDo: 24th Annual ‘Return To The Green’ Irish Cultural Festival | 2- 7p.m. | Fluor Field | Free

Cause: St. Baldrick’s Day | 1-4:30 p.m. | Cancer Survivors Park | 24 Cleveland St | Raise awareness + show your support for a special cause.

WaterCooler: Swamp Rabbits vs. Icemen | 7-10 p.m | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15+

Monday | March 18

Health: Explore Your Chakras | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | Yoganize | 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd | Learn about the Chakra System in this eight week course.

Tuesday | March 19

WaterCooler: Furman vs. UofSC | 6 p.m. | Fluor Field | Tickets

Listen: Ashland Craft Life at Centre Stage | 7-10 p.m. | Centre Stage | $33

For Kids: Toddler Time | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum | Let your kids play with adorable baby goats

ForBrides: Venue Showcase | 4-7 p.m. | The Rutherford | Free | Meet vendors + try food + and plan your perfect wedding.

Wednesday | March 20

Listen: Steve Miller Band | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $55

Drink: Wine and Live Music Wednesday | 5:30-10 p.m. | Pomegranate on Main

Happy Hour with Joe’s Place | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Joe’s Place | Enjoy a glass of wine over a new book.

Thursday | March 21

Art: Impressionism - Ravel and Riesling | 5:15-6:15p.m. | Peace Center | Free | Enjoy an hour of classical music for free.

ForPets: Golden Retriever Meetup | 6:30-7:30 p.m. |Noble Dog Hotel | Bring your golden for a fun playdate.

FeaturedEvent: Christ Church Episcopal School Open House | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | The Hartness Performing Arts Center at CCES, 245 Cavalier Dr. | Free | Take a full tour of our beautiful campus, meet administrators, current parents and students, and learn why CCES has become synonymous with excellence in Greenville. Tours times are offered at 9:30 a.m. OR 6:00 p.m. Register today!

Friday | March 22

Show: Trevor Noah: Loud & Clear Tour | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $39+

TryThis: Friday Starry Nights | 6-7:30 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center | $5+ | Experience a night under the stars. Offered weekly.

Dance: Flash Mob Dance at NOMA Square | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free

Saturday | March 23

ForKids: Story Time | 10:30-11 a.m. | M. Judson Booksellers

Art: Dialogue: Recent Works by Blake Smith & Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Metropolitan Arts Council | Support local artists + view their works.

TryThis: SC Punk Flea Market | 12-7 p.m. | The Firmament | Free | Vinyl, vintage + retro video games

FeaturedEvent: Junior Preview Day at UNC Asheville | 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 1 University Heights, Asheville | Free | Kick off your college search with an open house experience designed for high school juniors at UNC Asheville’s Junior Preview Day. Talk one-on-one with our admissions staff to demystify the application and financial aid process, learn about our academics, take a tour, and explore Asheville. Register Today!

Sunday | March 24

TryThis: March Vintage Market & Parking Lot Dig at Dodson DIG Co. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dodson DIG Co. Nostalgic Finds & Auction House | 427 Wade Hampton Blvd

Dish: Half-Price Pizza Sundays | 3-9 p.m. | The Lazy Goat | Treat yourself this Sunday to a slice or 10.

Monday | March 25

Dish: Tacos 4 Tunes Fundraiser | 5-9 p.m. | Willy Taco - Feed & Seed | $12 | Tacos to support WHHS Band Programs.

Comedy: No Expectations Comedy Open Mic | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Coffee Underground | Have some laughs + a coffee for to get free admission into open mic night.

Active: Hatha and Hops Brewery Yoga | 7-9 p.m. | Quest Brewing Company | $10 | Get in some stretches + a few pints.

Tuesday | March 26

Dish: Beer and Cheese Pairing with Blue Ridge Creamery | 5-8 p.m. | Quest Brewing Company | $20/person | Four delicious beers, four local cheeses. A match made in heaven. 🧀

Listen: He Said/She Said [Free Poetic Conversation] | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Peace Center | Free | The Peace Center’s Poet-in-Residence, Glenis Redmond, moderates a night of poetic discussion in honor of Women’s History Month.

Crisis and Response: Stories of Leadership | 7-8:30 p.m. | Furman University, Younts Conference Center | Free | Four Furman alumni share their stories of leadership during crisis, from tackling Detroit’s bankruptcy to addressing Ebola.

Community: NHC Lunch and Learn with Susan McLarty | 12-3 p.m. | Fork & Plough | $20 | Speaker Susan McLarty of the Greenville Homeless Alliance discusses how you can get involved with affordable housing in the Upstate.

Dance: Greenville Swing | 7:30-11 p.m. | McPherson Park | $5 | New to swing? Classes start at 7:30.

Wednesday | March 27

Show: Chicago | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $65

MustDo: Book Club: ‘Culture Making’ by Andy Crouch | 7:45-9:15 a.m. | Leaf Institute of Art and Vocation | 1278 Pendleton St | Hear author, Andy Crouch, share details of his latest work.

ForKids: Kids Yoga 2½ - 5 Years Old | 9:30-10:15 a.m. | Yoganize | Lessons for the kiddos.

Listen: Wednesday Night Jazz at Chicora Alley | 8-11 p.m. | Chicora Alley | Free

Thursday | March 28

Cause: BEE a Better Greenville | 6-9 p.m. | The L | 211 E Broad St | Drinks + food + an adult spelling bee to support the Greenville Literacy Association.

Friday | March 29

TryThis: Hejaz Shrine Circus | 7 p.m. | Timmons Arena | $15

March Madness Outdoor Movie Night | 5-8 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Movie night + snacks.

Saturday | March 30

Show: Kelly Clarkson: Meaning Of Life Tour | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $39+

Shop: Greenville Gear Swap | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Frugal Backpacker | $15 | Give your gear new life and score some cash in the process.

Comedy: Patton Oswalt | 8 - 10 p.m. | Peace Center | $45+

Cause: Men of Armor Car Show 2019 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Tremont Church of God | Free | Car show benefiting Men’s Ministry Outreach, live music, 50/50 raffle, coffee and drinks.

Sunday | March 31

Cause: 4th Annual Spring Dust Off Cruise In | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Old Crow Barbershop | Pre 1972 American made cars, proceeds benefiting Little Jack Williams, more details to come.

Listen: Build-a-Band 5.0 | 7 p.m. | GOTTROCKS | 30+ local musicians strategically sorted into five powerful, eclectic, one-time only bands.

WaterCooler: Swamp Rabbits vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 3 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15

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