Week of October 1

Monday | October 1

Talk: Straight Talk 2018: Who Gets to be American? | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Shaw Hall, Younts Conference Center, Furman University | $15 | The last event of Furman’s Straight Talk 2018 Summer Series program, discussing immigration + its impact on our culture, politics, and economy

Cause: The 3rd Annual Rotary Charities Cup Golf Tournament | Holly Tree Country Club | The tournament benefits local high school scholarships, literary efforts, + mentoring adults striving for their GED, + local grants

• Izzie’s Pond at Willy Taco | 5 - 9 p.m. | Willy Taco - Feed & Seed | $12 | Eat, drink, + save animals with Izzie’s Pond (and meet some resident animals)

Dish: Helping Hand-Burger at Grill Marks | Grill Marks | Grill Marks will be coming out with a new Helping Hand-Burger each week to raise funds for Hurricane Florence relief (25% of sales of these burgers will go to the Red Cross)

Tuesday | October 2

Dish: FreshTaste 2018 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Carolina Wren Park | $20 | The City of Anderson celebrates FreshTaste with local restaurants + local farms pairing togethers to offer a unique culinary experience

Network: Fall for AAF GVL Kickoff Event | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Endeavor | Join American Advertising Federation Greenville for their annual kickoff event to find out what they have in store for the upcoming year

• Chamber Links Information Session | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Greenville Chamber | Register | Links is a non-compete leads sharing group that helps peers develop business through sharing of qualified referrals

Show: The Play That Goes Wrong | Oct. 2 - Oct. 7 | Peace Concert Hall | Tickets | What would happen if Sherlock Holmes + Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get The Play That Goes Wrong, the hilarious Broadway hit.

Meet: Lisa Patton Book Talk + Signing | 2 - 4 p.m. | Fiction Addiction | Tickets | Bestselling author Lisa Patton is celebrating her fourth novel, Rush.

Wednesday | October 3

Talk: Desegregation in Greenville | 7 p.m. | Trone Student Center Furman University | Free | Noted American library historian + FSU Professor Wayne Wiegand will speak about the efforts to desegregate the Greenville Public Library system through the activism of the Greenville 7 + the Greenville 8

Drink: Stone Brewing Tasting | 6:30 p.m. | The Commerce Club | $20/Club Members, $25/guests | Stone Brewing’s Fear.Movie.Lions, Anni-Matter 22nd Anniversary, Tangerine Express IPA, and more featured beers + great food from Chef Doliget with an Oktoberfest spread

Dance: Thriller Flash Mob | 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. | Carolina Dance Collaborative | Register | Anyone (ages 6+) interested is welcome to be a part of the Thriller Flash Mob but must commit to the three rehearsals, today, October 10th + 17th, before the performance on the 24th

Meet: Mahabir Pun - Nepal’s National Innovator | 6:30 p.m. | Hughes Public Library | Free | Meet the recipient of the Magsaysay Award, considered the Nobel Prize for Asia

Listen: Taproom Unplugged: AJ Herrick | 6 - 8 p.m. | Brewery 85 | AJ Herrick is a singer/songwriter from NC with his talents ranging from rock to jazz to blues + folk

Dish: Spanish Tapas Tasting Party | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Oil & Vinegar Greenville | $15 | Enjoy a plateful of appetizers, a sparkling vinegar spritzer, dessert, + recipes, tips, and the history of tapas (Advanced reservation required, call 864-241-6689)

Cause: Thanksgiving Food Drive | Through Nov. 14th | HD Auston Moving Systems + Move for Hunger | Bring donations of non-perishable, Thanksgiving-themed items + HD Auston Moving Systems will personally deliver all of the donations to a local food bank

Thursday | October 4

Cause: 7th Annual Eggs Benefit | 7:30 - 9 a.m. | The Poinsett Club | Register | The Center for Developmental Services hosts the Eggs Benefit with proceeds benefiting more than 7,600 children with developmental delays + disabilities

• Light the Path | 6 p.m. | Taylors First Baptist Church | Tickets | The Salvation Army of Greenville hosts their annual meeting + banquet to celebrate and fundraise to support “Doing the Most Good” (with keynote speaker former Clemson Coach Danny Ford)
• Whistle 100’s Kickin’ Cancer | 8 - 10 p.m. | Revel | Tickets | See musical guests Carly Pearce, Rachel Wammack, Clare Dunn, + special guest Ashland Craft | All proceeds go to the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance

TryThis: Yoga for the Wild | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Register | Zen Mission Yoga, The Flow Depot, + Birds Fly South host this donation yoga class to benefit The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Learn: NEXT Venture Pitch | 12:30 - 6 p.m. | Greenville One | Register | This venture capital panel includes top VC firms as they assess investment trends in the Southeast

Listen: Fall Albino Skunk Festival | Oct. 4 - 6 | The Skunk Farm | Tickets | A rootsy acoustic festival with camping options, food + drink vendors, and plenty for kids to do

Drink: Oktoberfest at NOMA Square | Oct. 4 - 6 | NOMA Square | Three days of German fun with Paulaner beer, pretzels, oompah bands, dancing, games, + contests

Network: Women Who Code Greenville Meetup | 7 p.m. | Atlas Local | Free | In honor of Women Who Code Greenville’s anniversary, their will be a featured speaker at the GVL.js meetup

Friday | October 5

Cause: 2nd Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament to Benefit CDS | Furman University Golf Course | The Center for Developmental Services has been chosen as this year’s beneficiary

• A Harvest of Homes | Oct. 5 - Oct. 7 | Parkins Mill East + Hollingsworth Park | Tickets | Five outstanding homes will be featured + their unique stories told | All proceeds benefit the Greenville Symphony Orchestra
• Evolution of Greenville Fashion Show | 8 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Hotel | Tickets | Hosted by Daja Dial, former Miss South Carolina + Justin Bowers, an NCAA accredited fitness professional, the fashion show focuses on local business + designer, diversity, and charitable giving

Laugh: Darren Knight aka Southern Momma | 8 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium | $27+ | Darren Knight, aka Southern Momma, has been compared to Jeff Foxworthy as the next star of redneck comedy

TryThis: 25 Years of Hocus Pocus | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | CR Tea Company | Celebrate the Sanderson sisters with Hocus Pocus trivia + themed drinks + snacks

Art: Painter Luke Allsbrook Reception | 5 - 7 p.m. | McMillan Pazdan Smith | Luke Allsbrook has been featured in galleries across the US, including the Forbes collection; he even served as the Tour Artist during His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales’ 2005 Tour

• Artist Laurie Buck Reception | 6 - 8 p.m. | Art & Light Gallery | See Laurie Buck’s new body of work, “Of Dark and Bright” as she examines light + shadow on flowers | Show runs until Oct. 27th
• Monthly Art Crawl | 6 - 9 p.m. | Open Art Studio | Free | Music by Claire Beverly + beautiful local work by 15 artists

Network: SPINX Leadership Career Event | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. + 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Oct. 6 | The Hilton | The SPINX Company is searching for qualified talent in the Upstate to join its team

Listen: DJ Feeva | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge

Dance: Silent Disco | 9 - 11 p.m. | Mountain Goat | $8 | Choose your own music to play through your headphones + silently dance the night away with everyone else

Play: 37th South Carolina Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship | Oct. 5 - Oct. 7 | Greenville Country Club - Riverside Course | This championship is for individuals 25+ years old + is a 54-hole event that is cut to the low 60 + ties for the final round

Saturday | October 6

ForKids: Cabaret Benefit Series: Bippity Boppity Boo: A Princess and Villain Party | 10 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Centre Stage | $42/adult, $35/kids 12 + under | Bring your little ones in their favorite princess or villain garb to meet and sing-along with their favorite characters (with treats and fun for fairytale lovers of all ages)

Cause: Free Dentistry Day | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Harrison Bridge Dental Care | The Simpsonville community + surrounding areas have the opportunity to receive free dental services | For more info, all 864-962-3515 or visit www.FreeDentistryDay.org

• Picnic for the Park | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | $60 | Courtyard by Marriott | Larkin’s Restaurants presents “Picnic in the Park,” a lunch + wine tasting on the Village Green benefitting the Cancer Survivor’s Park

Learn: Annual Community Fest | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Greenville Tech’s Barton Campus | The whole family is welcome to this fun day of learning with activities + demonstrations, as well as food truck concessions (first 1,000 people will receive a gift bag, one lucky attendee will receive a 43” TV)

Listen: NEEDTOBREATHE – Forever On Your Side Tour | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $49.50 | NEEDTOBREATHE + JOHNNYSWIM + The Rocketboys come to Greenville

• Jordan Middleton and the Low End | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge

MustDo: Get Out Greenville | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Conestee Park | Free | 5ks, contests, REI campfire sessions, vendors + much more

Art: A Photographic Workshop with Raphael Shammaa | Oct. 6 + 7, 10 - 4 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $175 | Open to all skill levels

Sunday | October 7

Learn: Upstate Forever Annual Meeting + 20th Anniversary Picnic | 2 - 5 p.m. | Lake Conestee Nature Park | Upstate Forever gives information on the progress made in the past year

Show: Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets

TryThis: Ecstatic Dance | 3 - 5 p.m. | Indigo Flow and Art | $10 | Everyone is welcome – blow off some steam with expressionist dancing

Laugh: Sunday Funday with RuPaul’s Drag Race’s AJA | 3 p.m., 5 p.m. | The Comedy Zone | $15 | Celebrity drag queen AJA from season 9 of VH1’s RuPaul’s Drag Race brings her talent to the stage while audiences enjoy brunch + mimosas

WaterCooler: Clemson Day at the Maze | 1 - 5 p.m. | Denver Downs Farm | Denver Downs + the Anderson Area Clemson Club host the annual Clemson Day at the Maze with the Tiger Mascot, TigerRoar performance, Miss Clemson University signings, + more | $2 of each Clemson student or alumni admission will be donated to the Clemson Fund

Week of October 8

Monday | October 8

Local: 2018 Piedmont Interstate Fair | 4 - 10 p.m., through October 14th | Piedmont Interstate Fair Association | Agriculture exhibits, art exhibits, various contest, live bands, fun rides, + fair food

TryThis: Mushroom Medicine with Olga Cotter | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Zen | $10 | SC Herbal Society hosts Olga Cotter of Mushroom Mountain as she discusses the medicinal benefits of mushrooms (Bring your own tea cup for maitake tea)

Network: Quarterly Upstate District Luncheon | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Hilton Greenville | Registration | Carolinas AGC’s (who represents commercial contractors and construction-related firms in North Carolina and South Carolina) quarterly luncheon

Tuesday | October 9

Meet: Meet + Greet Social for Strike Inn | 6 - 9 p.m. | Growler Haus in Fountain Inn | Check out all the balls + pins that Strike Inn will have for bowling

Listen: Ranky Tanky | 7 - 10 p.m. | Peace Center | $35 | “Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It” or “Get Funky.” The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by these native South Carolinians with sounds of low country jazz, gospel, funk + R&B

TryThis: Harley Davidson 101 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Harley-Davidson of Greenville | Free | If you’ve never ridden before + are interested in learning more about motorcycles, learn everything you need to know before your first ride

ForKids: Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour | 6 p.m. | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium | $35+

Network: Python Meetup & Anniversary Celebration | 6 p.m. | OpenWorks | Free | In honor of Women Who Code Greenville’s anniversary on Ada Lovelace Day, they are joining Greenville Python to celebrate

Wednesday | October 10

Workshop: Poetry with Guest Artist Amy Randall | 6:30 p.m. | Huguenot Mill | Participants use their own personal histories as they explore a variety of styles and stages of writing (also offered on 11/7, 2/6, 3/6, 5/1)

Drink: Games for Grown Ups: Jenga Tournament | 6 - 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $10 | $10 covers your entry + your first drink

Show: Lobby Hero | 8 p.m. on Oct. 10-13, 18-20 + 3 p.m. on Oct. 14, 21 | $15/adults, $10/students | Directed by Furman’s Jay Oney, Lobby Hero was Tony-nominated for Best Revival of a Play 2018

Learn: Zoo Conservation Lecture: Bats | 7 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Learn about the devastating bat disease, White-nose Syndrome, + what is being done with treatments + research with special guest speaker Jennifer Kindel, Bat Biologist

RoadTrip: South Carolina State Fair | Through Oct. 21st | South Carolina State Fair, Columbia | Tickets | Twelve days of exhibits, contests, fair food, rides, + live entertainment

ForDogs: Wag-O-Ween - October Yappy Hour | 6 - 8 p.m. | NOMA Square | Dress your pup in a Halloween costume + come out to NOMA Square for live music, pup-tini’s, + a puppy parade costume contest

City: Greenlink Fare Free Day + Photo Contest | GREENVILLE FACES: TRANSIT is a photography project documenting transit riders’ experiences + stories | Sign up to take photos to enter in the contest + the chance to win $1,000

Thursday | October 11

Show: Habla: With Heart in Mind | 6:30 p.m. | Huguenot Mill | National Slam Champion and NYT best-seller Elizabeth Acevedo seamlessly switches between English and Spanish in her poetry, while Javier Zamora details his childhood memories of fleeing civil war-torn El Salvador in his poetry collection. (A master class will be held at 4:30 p.m.)

• Cirque Italia | Through Oct. 14th | Anderson Mall | Tickets | Don’t miss the state-of-the-art water show of the first traveling water circus, Cirque Italia

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

• 21st Annual Spartanburg Humanitarian Award Gala | 6 p.m. | Spartanburg Marriott | $75 | Urban League of the Upstate will Honor Mary L. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of The Spartanburg County Foundation, as the 2018 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award recipient. Reception starts at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and award presentation

Listen: AC SLATER | 9:30 p.m. | Vine Nightclub | Tickets | The “King of Heavy Bass House in America” comes to Greenville; he has toured with DJs such as Skrillex + Diplo

• Liszt Festival 2018 | Oct. 11 - 13 | Furman University | Tickets | The annual festival of the American Liszt Society

Network: ACM & WWCode Welcomes Susan Reiser | 5:30 p.m. | Hughes Main Library | Free | In honor of Women Who Code Greenville’s anniversary, ACM & WWCode welcome Susan Reiser as she presents her work at the intersection of computer science + art

Friday | October 12

MustDo: BB&T Fall for Greenville | Oct. 12 - 14 | Tickets | Experience downtown Greenville with a festival full of music, food, drinks, competitions, + much more

TryThis: Upstate Parade of Homes | 12 - 5 p.m., Oct. 12-14, 19-21 | The Home Builders Association of Greenville is bringing back the parade of nearly 20 homes, built by the Upstate’s reputable Approved Professional Builders

WaterCooler: The Greenville Swamp Rabbits Opening Night vs Toledo Walleye | 7 p.m. | Hockey is back in Greenville – help #CreateHistory + break the attendance record for the ECHL home opener

Dish: Food Truck Friday | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Pelham Road near Highway 14 | Corley Pro hosts a different food truck every second Friday of the month; the Chuck Truck offers gourmet burgers

Show: Talija’s Revival of the Ancient Steps | 7 p.m. | Woodruff City Hall Auditorium | Call 864-569-4999 or 864-415-7741 for tickets | See the amazing European dance ensemble, Talija Art Co., on their 2018 International Dance Show - Great USA Tour

Listen: DJ Scientist | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge

Cause: Black & White Party | 8 p.m. | Zen | $30 | Join LatinosUnited as they raise funds for scholarships in the community

Saturday | October 13

Learn: Hispanic American Women’s Association Meeting | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Greenville Marriott | A luncheon with a special speaker + the Yellow Rose nomination

ForKids: Fall Festival 2018 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Safe Haven & Educational Adventures, Inc. | Free | Family fun with animals, games, prizes, + fun food

• Star Wars Day | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center | Spend the day exploring the science + mythology of Star Wars (children 12 + under invited to wear costumes)

Cause: 4th Annual Barktoberfest | 3 - 6 p.m. | Universal Joint Greenville | Universal Joint teams up with Greenville County Animal Care to raise funds for the shelter; bring your family + pups for a day of fun

• Recovery Rally | 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Nicholtown Missionary Baptist Church | Free | FAVOR Greenville + Greenville Women Giving present a rally with BBQ, ice cream, music + a bouncy house to promote all kinds of recovery (AA, NA, FAVOR, Al Anon, Celebrate Recovery, Safe Harbor)
• Ridge Runner Corvette’s 3rd Annual Car Show | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Kevin Whitaker Used Cars - Traveler’s Rest | $20 | All money raised will be going to Service Dogs for Veterans

Listen: Hudson Moore | 7 p.m. | The Blindhorse Saloon | $8 | Named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know,” Hudson Moore has opened for ZZ Top, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Eli Young Band, Hunter Hayes, + more

• The Rent | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge

Workshop: Intro to Git and GitLab Workshop | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | OpenWorks | Free | In honor of Women Who Code Greenville’s anniversary, WWCode is hosting an introductory course to Git and GitLab (lunch provided)

NowOpen: Frugal Backpacker Grand Opening Celebration | Oct. 13 - 14 | 1418 Laurens Road | Asheville-based Frugal Backpacker brings affordable outdoor adventure to Greenville; come out to their free event full of giveaways, outdoor skills clinics, + contests

Holiday: Pumpkintown Fall Festival | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Pickens | Free | BBQ, parade, music, + lots of fun

Art: TR Town Art Crawl | 6 - 9 p.m. | Travelers Rest | Free | Art, music, + food

Sunday | October 14

MustDo: BB&T Fall for Greenville | Oct. 12 - 14 | Tickets | Experience downtown Greenville with a festival full of music, food, drinks, cooking demos, competitions + much more

Watch: Sunday Movie Night: The Addams Family Values | 6 - 9 p.m. | Every Sunday through Dec. 16th | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Free | Bring your picnic blanket + enjoy concessions while watching a Sunday night film

Cause: Breast Cancer Awareness Ride | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Harley-Davidson of Greenville | $25 | All proceeds to benefit the Cancer Society of Greenville County | Free pancake breakfast from 8:30-9:30 + free hot dogs + chili upon return, along with raffles + more fun

• Rock’n on the Runway | 5 p.m. | Greenville Jet Center | Tickets | Celebrity musicians from groups like Billy Joel Band, Kool & the Gang, Survivor, Journey, 38 Special, + Chicago perform to raise funds for Greenville Pendleton Place + the new Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Children’s Hospital of GHS

Drink: Pop Tops + Hip Hops | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Community Tap | Tickets | One hour yoga class with 90s hip hop followed by beer tasting with a hops theme

Dish: Sunday Brunch Market | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Hampton Station | Eat brunch from chefs from GB&D, Due South, White Duck Taco, while enjoying brews from Birds Fly South

Week of October 15

Monday | October 15

Dish: Junior Achievement Night | 5 - 9 p.m. | Willy Taco | $12 (kids 12 + under are free) | An evening celebrating the volunteers that help inspire + educate our future workforce (with all you can eat tacos)

Listen: Trey’s Safe Space Tour | 8 p.m. | Red’s Beer and Wine | Free | Trey Pearson is an American singer-songwriter who currently produces independent pop music

Art: Girls’ Night Out | 7 - 9:30 p.m. | 10 Central Avenue | $35 | Have a GNO + make your own no-weave wall hanging (all art supplies provided, just bring your friends and your drinks)

Cause: Real Men Wear Pink - Duke Brands | Through October | Duke Sandwich Company restaurants | Raising funds for the American Cancer Society with a raffle to win an actual racecar hood used in the Daytona 500 + signed by Clemson coach Dabo Swinney

ForKids: Firefighters & Fire Trucks | through Friday | Greenville Libraries | Firefighters & Fire Trucks story times for kids to learn about fire safety

Tuesday | October 16

TryThis: Woodworking Class with Michael P. McDunn: Pie Safe | An 18-class series through December, 6 - 8:30 p.m. | $2200 | Construct a pie safe using white oak wood and copper panels (all materials included in cost)

Learn: HR102 - A Small Business Guide to Managing Employees | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | Hughes Main Library | What do you do after you’ve hired a team of people? If you have questions, this seminar covers rules, regulations + best practices

Network: Business and Brews | 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | Free | Mayor Knox White will give a quick presentation followed by a tour of the facility with beer + snacks provided by HUB International (the event is open to the public, so bring a coworker or friend)

Health: Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic | 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Free | Flu season is here – so get your free flu shot + go into fall stress-free

Cause: 5th Annual Pearls & Pumps | 4 - 8 p.m. | TD Convention Center | Tickets | An evening full of fashion benefiting the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health

Show: Storytellers Project: One of My Nine Lives | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Comedy Zone | Tickets | The Storytellers Project puts locals on stage to talk honestly about their lives

Talk: Collision of Ethics & Political Posturing on the World Stage: An Evening with Joan Dubinsky | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Clemson 1 Building | $35 | Former Director of the United Nations Office of Ethics Joan Dubinsky will share her expertise with the Upstate

ForKids: Tell Me a Story Theatre | 9:30 a.m. + 11 a.m. | South Carolina Children’s Theatre

Wednesday | October 17

Network: Women Who Code @ Tech After Five | 7 p.m. | Revel | Tickets | In honor of Women Who Code Greenville’s anniversary, WWCode will have a table at Tech After Five; join them for a night of networking with the tech community

Play: Pop Up Arcade | 4 - 9 p.m. | Brewery 85 | Come out for some old school arcade consoles (Free play will be set up on six consoles including Area 51, Classic Multicade, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, + WWF Superstars)

Listen: Billy Moon/Her Pilots/Sparrow’s Point | 8 p.m. | The Radio Room | $7 | Her Pilots at 8 p.m., Billy Moon at 9 p.m., Sparrow’s Point at 10 p.m.

• Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band | 7:30 p.m. | Chicora Alley | Free | GJC Big Band gets down at Chicora Alley the 3rd Wednesday of each month

Drink: Wine Tasting with Duncan Killiner of Jelu Estate | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $20 | Duncan Killiner worked as a “flying winemaker,” consulting wineries around the world before settling in Argentina to make his own line of wines

Talk: America and the World Lecture Series: Latin America | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | $10 | Ogletree Deakins | Dr. Fraser’s lecture, “Power to the People?: Making Sense of Latin American Elections 2018-2019,” provides insight into the current politics + elections in Latin America

Thursday | October 18

Learn: Collaborators & Cocktails | 5:00 networking, 5:45 presentation, 6:45-7:15 networking | Endeavor | Free with RSVP/members, $30/non-members | Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery founders Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver talk about building their much-loved brand, the challenges they face as entrepreneurs, and how they use marketing to grow their community

Cause: Light the Night Walk | 5:30 p.m. | Conestee Park | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk funds treatments that are saving the lives of patients today; gather to celebrate, honor, + remember those touched by cancer

Watch: Village of West Greenville Fall Movie Night: Big | 7 p.m. | The Village of West Greenville | Bring a lawn chair + settle in to watch the Tom Hanks classic “Big” (Refreshments will be provided by Growler Haus)

Network: Power Networking Event | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Toss Pizza Pub | $10 | Network with some of the elite the Upstate has to offer

ForParents: Greenville County College Fair | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | Greenville County juniors + seniors will attend the annual fair during the school day; parents are invited to two evening sessions

ForKids: Freetown Community Center Fall Festival | 6 - 8 p.m. | Freetown Community Center | A night of fall festival fun along with Appalachian Snow Premium Shaved Ice

Talk: Alternatives to Jail | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | The Commerce Club | The program explores opportunities that would keep offenders from returning to jail (wine + hors d’oeuvres)

Friday | October 19

Meet: Author Nicholas Sparks | 5 p.m. | Fiction Addiction | Tickets | Meet Nicholas Sparks + purchase his new book Every Breath (Nicholas Sparks will sign purchased copies from Fiction Addiction, no bringing your own books)

MustDo: Fresh Fridays on the Grand Lawn | 6 - 8 p.m. | Hartness | Live music by Spencer Rush, cornhole games, yoga on the lawn, with food, beverage + business vendors

ForKids: Future Scholar Boo in the Zoo | 5:30 - 8 p.m. through Sunday | Greenville Zoo | Tickets | Twenty trick-or-treat stations, character photos with princesses, extinct species graveyard, Dragon Alley, + Alice’s Fun House

Art: Lineage: Tom Flowers & Family Reception | 6 - 8 p.m. | Thompson Gallery - Furman University | Lineage: Tom Flowers & Family runs from October 5 - November 2, honoring the creative spirit that has grown through three generations + inspired six artists including Tom’s son and daughter-in-law (Mark Flowers + Kristy Higby), his daughter, and his grandchildren

• A Homegrown World Traveler - Lewis Carl Pop Up | Art and Light Gallery | Oct. 19 – 20 | Free | The artist’s travels from Greenville to Europe + back are captured in his exhibit, which incorporates pieces of his used clothing, graphite, ink and paint. 🎨

WaterCooler: The Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational | Today - Sunday | Country Club of Spartanburg | Click here for live scoring | Some notable alums: S.C. native Dustin Johnson, Clemson alum Lucas Glover and GVL native Bill Haas 🏌️‍

Drink: Whiskey After Dark | 7 – 10 p.m. | Larkin’s Sawmill | 22 Graves Dr. | $80 | Sample 100+ whiskeys, hand rolled cigars from the Cigar Boxx, enjoy food from Larkin’s Catering & Events, live music + more. 🥃 Pro tip: Bring cash for a raffle to benefit the Poe Mill Achievement Center.

Dance: Halloween Dance Party | 7:30 p.m. | Zen | Tickets | Grab your costume + dance the night away with DJ Black Caesar + signature cocktails

Listen: Gaither Vocal Band Reunion | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets |

• Redleg Husky | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge
• Mountain View Bluegrass Band | 7:30 p.m. | Carolina Music Museum | $15/adult, $5/student

Cause: He’s Alive! Halloween Benefit | 7 - 10 p.m. | Brewery 85 | $20 - $30 | Come in costume for drinks, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. | Proceeds will assist the Garland family with unforeseen medical expenses + raise funds for the Oconee Cultivation Project.

Saturday | October 20

MustDo: The NESS Fest | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fluor Field | $50+ | Two days full of health + lifestyle seminars, fitness classes, professional trainer workouts + meetings with medical field professionals

ForKids: Read Up Greenville 2018 | Peace Center | The annual celebration of Young Adult + Middle Grade books and authors with book signings, panels, and interactive events

Cause: 2018 AHAM Gala for Education | 6 p.m. | Embassy Suites | $75 | The Hispanic-American Women’s Association invites you to their 21st Gala for Higher Education

Listen: Sly Sparrow | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge

• Mountain View Bluegrass Band | 7:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | $40/adult, $20/student | The Greenville Chorale’s opening concert

Drink: Greenville Cider Crawl | 12 - 10 p.m. | Featuring Greenville businesses such as Crepe du Jour, Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Fireforge Brewery + many more | Enjoy cider cocktails + food pairings

Community: Greenville International Bazaar | Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Upstate International | 9 S Memminger St | Free | Browse through crafts, arts, fashion items, and ethnic food from a wide range of countries and local businesses.

Festival: EURO Auto Festival | Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The Preserve at Verdae Green | $10/online, $15/door | Celebrating the Cars of Italy with dozens of different makes + rare automobiles, plus a taste of European food and culture at the same time.

ForGirls: Back in the Woods | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Camp Mary Elizabeth | $3/girl, $2/adult | Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands invites all girls in grades 2nd-5th to come climb a rock wall, learn about daytime astronomy, fire building, knife skills, + more

Sunday | October 21

Listen: Carolina Youth Symphony Performance | 5 p.m. | Peace Center Concert Hall | $10/adults, $5/students | The Carolina Youth Symphony is a premier youth orchestra in the Southeast, comprised of 250 gifted musicians

Community: Turkish Food Festival presented by Istanbul Cultural Center | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Greenville Technical College’s Barton Campus | Funds raised will benefit persecuted families in Turkey.

Watch: Sunday Movie Night - Shaun of the Dead: Rogue | 6 - 9 p.m. | Every Sunday through Dec. 16th | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Free | Bring your picnic blanket + enjoy concessions while watching a Sunday night film

LastOne: Picturing Nam | 10 - 6 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | The last day to see this exhibit with photographs of the Vietnam War with landscapes, objects, + faces

Dish: Fall Turkish Food Festival | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Greenville Technical College |

Workshop: DIY Silkscreen Printing | 3 - 7 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $89 | Douglas Piper will instruct all skill levels in the creation of silkscreen printing

Network: GVL Hustle | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | The WheelHouse | $20 | Every month the movers + shakers of Greenville are invited to network with one another (drinks provided)

Week of October 22

Monday | October 22

Learn: Understanding Tick Borne Disease | 6 - 8 p.m. | REI | Register | Charles + Teresa Baltzell have been treating tick borne diseases for 21+ years

Holiday: Howl-o-ween Pictures | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Camp Bow Wow | $10 | Get a spooktacular picture of your pup taken in costume + support Bow Wow Buddies Foundation to help save lives

Talk: School Board Candidate Forums | 7 p.m. | Taylors Public Library | Free | Hear District 18 incumbent Pat Sudduth + challenger Bob Cotter as PEP + LWV of Greenville County present their forum

Watch: The Burden | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Ciclops Cyderi | RSVP | The Conservation Voters of South Carolina + Upstate Warrior Solution are hosting their first ever Defense Week. The Burden tells the story of fossil fuel dependence as our greatest long-term national security threat

Art: Artist Nathan Bertling | through December | Main Street Real Estate Gallery | Learn more about the artist on Coldwell Banker Caine’s blog

• Artist Rober Urban | through December | Coldwell Banker Caine Spartanburg | Learn more about the artist on Coldwell Banker Caine’s blog

Tuesday | October 23

Network: Morning Mix Networking | 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Commerce Club | $5 | In the month of October non-member guests are invited to join; enjoy Chef Doliget’s breakfast buffet while networking with Greenville’s best

Drink: Bend it with a Beer Yoga | 6 p.m. | Thomas Creek Brewery | $10 | Bring your own mat + sip some beer while bending, stretching, + breathing

Listen: Wind Ensemble Concert | 7:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | The Wind Ensemble will perform a concert + welcome Italian trumpet soloist Ivano Ascari in a world premiere of Stefano Melloni’s work, Songs from Open Days

Dance: West Coast Swing Dance | 6 p.m. | Craft & Barrel

Workshop: Global Fluency: Cross-Cultural Communication for Business | 10 a.m. | Clemson One | $150 | A half-day training session to strengthen cross-cultural business skills, lunch, panel discussion, + networking reception to follow

Dish: Fork and Plough’s Moody Tongue Beer Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | Fork and Plough | $65 | Chef Shawn Kelly has crafted a beautiful menu of pairings

Wednesday | October 24

Watch: Thriller Flash Mob Performance | 7 p.m. | Falls Park | See the flash mob performance right before a showing of the Original Thriller movie

ForDogs: Wag-O-Ween - October Yappy Hour | 6 - 8 p.m. | NOMA Square | Dress your pup in a Halloween costume + come out to NOMA Square for live music, pup-tini’s, + a puppy parade costume contest

Network: Women Who Code Anniversary Mixer | 6 p.m. | Intellisoft | Free | In honor of Women Who Code Greenville’s anniversary, they are having an Anniversary Mixer at Intellisoft

Cause: At the Table | 8 a.m. | Poinsett Club | $25 | Hosted by Safe Harbor, At the Table is Greenville’s first ever breakfast focused on domestic violence, its effect on our community + what we can do to bring change

Listen: Turkuaz + Butcher Brown | 6 - 11 p.m. | The Firmament | $15 | Listen to the energetic splashes of funk, alternative, rock, R&B, + psychedelia music of Turkuaz

Talk: School Board Candidate Forums | 7 p.m. | Pelham Road Public Library | Free | Hear District 22 incumbent Lynda Leventis-Wells + challenger Rob Kendrick as PEP + LWV of Greenville County present their forum

Make Your Mark | 6 p.m. | Five Forks Library | This Synergy event features international consultant, trainer, + author Jonathan Wolff, in an exploration of the life skills needed for success in today’s world

Thursday | October 25

Dish: A Lowcountry Evening | 6 - 10 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | $100 | Enjoy an evening with a lowcountry boil + oyster roast as well as live entertainment from The Arcadian Wild all while learning more about The Children’s Museum

Drink: Highland Brewing Tasting & Halloween Bash | 6 - 9 p.m. | Which Craft Taproom | $5 for tasting ticket | Stop by at 6 p.m. for live music by J. Stephens, and taste some Highland brews starting at 7 p.m., and the first 40 people get a free pint glass + costume contest winners get a $25 Which Craft gift certificate.

ForKids: Home Run for Healthy Kids | Oct. 25 - 26 | Fluor Field | Free | This free field trip hosted by The Junior League of Greenville teaches fourth graders from local Title 1 Schools about healthy lifestyles + communities.

Dance: Monster Mash Dance Party | 5 - 10 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Benefiting the South Carolina Children’s Theatre with a DJ, drinks, food + a costume contest

Listen: Symphonic Hollywood: Featuring the Music of John Williams | 8 - 10 p.m. | Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium | Tickets | Renowned Hollywood horn soloist James Thatcher + Grammy Award winning conductor Richard Kaufman join the BJU Symphony Orchestra for an evening featuring the music of John Williams

ForPups: Dog Culture Trunk or Treat | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Dog Culture | Trick-or-treat with Dog Culture + enjoy all your local favorite local doggie vendors such as Blueberry Frog, Fetch Mart, Maggie Mae’s Food Truck, Ruff Chiropractic, The Unleashed Dog Bar, + more

Holiday: Something Wicked This Way Comes | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Joe’s Place Bookstore | The Bushwick Book Club South presents their spooky songs inspired by Ray Bradbury’s spine-chilling novel (Wear your most frightening attire for a chance to win a prize)

• Art-O-Lanterns | 6 - 8 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Register | Carve or paint a pumpkin at GCCA to be displayed at the Greenville Zoo during Boo in the Zoo; open to kids 6+ (under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

Talk: Historian Douglas Brinkley on American Presidency | 6 p.m. | The Poinsett Club | $50 | “Highs and Lows of the American Presidency: Past, Present, and Future” is open to the public with reservations required (Contact Nancy Liebezeit to reserve seats at 864-294-2173)

• ZF: Growing the Manufacturing Labor Pool | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Free | ZF Transmissions - Gray Court | Hear from Jim Shelton as he explains the program + speaks on the importance of engaging the educational community in building a workforce pipline
• ULI Fall Meeting Recap with Clemson MRED | 4 - 6 p.m. | Clemson One | $20 | Join the Urban Land Institute South Carolina Upstate community + hear the highlights of the ULI Fall Meeting in Boston

Cause: Dunk and Dine | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | $5 | Try to dunk David Crigler + Danny Joyney as they raise funds for United Way

Friday | October 26

MustDo: Trick or Treat on Main Street | 3 - 8 p.m. | Main Street | An evening of family fun as you show off costumes, get discounts from your favorite local businesses, + win free gifts for the holidays

Show: Wait Until Dark | Through Nov. 11th | Greenville Little Theatre | Tickets | The Broadway hit + Audrey Hepburn film brings its suspenseful moments to life on stage

• LIT AF Tour Hosted by Martin Lawrence | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $39-$125

Art: Contemporary Print Collective’s Print Fair | 5:30 - 9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | The 3rd annual Print Fair begins today + continues through Sunday at 5 p.m. with printmaking demonstrations + artists’ discussions

TryThis: Fare Free Friday | 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. | October is “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville; Greenlink is having Fare Free Friday so passengers can enjoy free rides on all of Greenlink’s 11 fixed routes | For all Try Transit Month 2018 events click here

Listen: DJ Craz-e Crane | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge

• Furman Symphony Orchestra in Concert | 8 p.m. | Furman University - McAlister Auditorium | $15/adult, $10/seniors, $5/students | The Sound Quality Series concert, “American Classics,” features Furman soprano Alison Trainer

ForKids: Future Scholar Boo in the Zoo | 5:30 - 8 p.m. Fri., 4 - 8 p.m. Sat. + Sun. | Greenville Zoo | Tickets | Twenty trick-or-treat stations, character photos with princesses, extinct species graveyard, Dragon Alley, + Alice’s Fun House

Postponed: 2018 Swing & Shuck | November 16th, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Willow Creek Golf Club | $145/individuals, $580/team | Golf tournament and oyster roast open to both members and nonmembers

Saturday | October 27

WaterCooler: Soccer Night - Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators | 7 p.m. | Soccer was voted the theme of the night, complete with an intermission soccer game on ice

TryThis: Dunean Historical Society Village Ghost Walk | 6 - 9 p.m. | $12 | Join DHS for their first Village Ghost Walk + visit the most haunted places of Dunean while hearing their stories (Wear comfy shoes + bring a flashlight)

Listen: Randomonium | 9 p.m. | Aloft’s WXYZ Bar | Free | Enjoy the live music + handcrafted cocktails from The Ledge

ForKids: Kroctoberfest Family Festival | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Kroc Center | Annual family-friendly fall festival with free admission | Prize drawings, bounce houses, craft stations, cornhole, ladder ball, jumbo jenga, face painting, concessions, dodgeball, photobooth, + more

• Bark in the Park | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Lake Conestee Nature Park | 35th Annual Bark in the Park festival at Conestee: fun for the whole family with entertainment, demos, vendors, games, contests, silent auction, raffles, food, + a 5K

Workshop: Paper Collage | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $125 | Laura Nance will instruct all skill levels in the art of paper collage

Dance: B93.7’s Hawk ‘n’ Tom’s Halloween House Party | 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Zen | Tickets | Packed out dance floor, DJ FWB + a $1,000 costume contest

Holiday: Thrills + Chills Halloween Costume Gala | 8 p.m. | Carolina Ballet Theatre | Tickets | The ghostly hots at the Carolina Ballet Theatre invite you to dance the night away in the haunted halls + grounds of The Wilkins House (Costume required, 21+ only)

Watch: Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween: Movie Night | 9 p.m. | SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar | Spend your Halloween on SIP’s rooftop with the Rocky Horror Picture Show playing at 9, free popcorn, s’mores + blankets for snuggling

Dish: 10 Year Anniversary Party | 8 - 11 p.m. | Quaker Steak & Lube | Food + drink specials to celebrate, live music with The Anna Leigh Band, + giveaways

Active: 19th Annual Run Fest presented by SPINX | On Oct. 27th | Fluor Field

Cause: CPW + Greer Police Drug Take Back Day | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Greer Commission of Public Works | Citizens are asked to bring their medicine, no questions asked, in order to not only keep them off the streets but also ensure proper disposal of drugs rather than citizens pouring them down the drains (diluted medicines can enter streams even after treatment process)

Sunday | October 28

Dish: Sunday Supper - Mill Village Farms | 6 - 9 p.m. | Larkin’s “L” Venue | $125 | Featured local chefs bring guests a farm-to-fork experience while raising money for Mill Village Farms impactful community programs

• Vegan Brunch with We Got the Beets | 11 a.m. | The Community Tap | We Got the Beets will be serving up a vegan brunch while Community Tap provides the mimosas + beermosas

WaterCooler: Kids Free Day/Postgame Skate - Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen | 3 p.m. | Kids 12 + under get in free + get to skate with the Swamp Rabbits after the game

Watch: Sunday Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas | 6 - 9 p.m. | Every Sunday through Dec. 16th | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Free | Bring your picnic blanket + enjoy concessions while watching a spooky holiday film

Workshop: Wool Painting: Falls Park Liberty Bridge | 1 - 5 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Cecilia Ho will instruct all skill levels (ages 7+)

Holiday: Howl-o-ween Spooktacular | 7 - 11 p.m. | Aloft | Dress up + bring your furry friend to compete for prizes for the doggy costume contest; optional donations to Lucky Pup Rescue

OktoberForest Festival | 12 - 3 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Live bluegrass from 2 for the Road, GB&D food truck, activity stations for adults + kids alike, + learn about Greenville’s trees, forests, + water

Week of October 29

Monday | October 29

Art: Art Collecting 101 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Leaf Institute of Art and Vocation | Register | Join Kara Soper, independent curator + art consultant, to learn about building your art collection

Volunteer: Bell Ringing Shifts with The Salvation Army | Nov. 9th - Dec. 24th | Haywood Mall | The Salvation Army is preparing for the Christmas season + need volunteers to fill bell-ringing shifts to cover 45 locations

Tuesday | October 30

Listen: NF at Bon Secours | 8 pm. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets | See NF on his Perception Tour

Watch: Ghostbusters Film with Live Orchestra | 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. | Peace Center | Tickets | Watch the classic Halloween film while Greenville Symphony plays the soundtrack live

Dish: Veg Fest Halloween Bash Fundraiser | 4 - 8 p.m. | Happy + Hale | Costume contest, special giveaways, + bake sale full of homemade treats to raise funds for Greenville’s first-ever Veg Fest

Wednesday | October 31

Holiday: Kids Halloween | 2 - 5 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Pre-trick-or-treating party for all kids with Halloween activities + candy (Beer taps will be open for parents)

• Trick or Treat at Magnolia Park | 5 - 7 p.m. | Magnolia Park | Select retailers will be handing out spooky toys + gifts to all the trick-or-treaters around Magnolia Park