Monday | Feb. 19
Watch: The Dark Corner: A Documentary | Upcountry History Museum | 2 – 3:32 p.m. | Witness an era that was once ruled by murders, moonshining, + mayhem… in what was once our backyard.
Talk: From Greenville to Silicon Valley…and Back: One Woman’s Journey Through a Career in the Technology Industry | M. Judson Booksellers | 5:30 — 7:00 p.m.
ForKids: Winter Olympic Games at the Hughes Main Library | 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Celebrate the Winter Games with stories, crafts, activities, + a visit from the Swamp Rabbit’s very own players | Ages 6 – 12 | Free. Call 864—527—9248 to register.
Learn: “The Life and Legacy of Malcolm X” with Roger Sneed | Johns Hall 101, Furman University | 6:30 p.m.
- Alice vs. Eve: A Brief History of Cryptography | Furman University Mathematics Department | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Lattie Reddoch from the Dept. of Defense breaks down cybersecurity, intelligence communications, and the Enigma decoding machine 🔍
TryThis: Practicing Meditation | Travelers Rest Branch Library | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | No experience necessary, wear comfy clothes | Email travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org or call 834-3650 to register
ForKids: Presidents’ Day Toddler Time | Upcountry History Museum | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Patriotic games, snack time + a story | $8/adults, $6/age 4-18, Free/3 and under
Tuesday | Feb. 20
TryThis: Welcome to Greenville | Mauldin Library Branch | 7 – 8 p.m. | If you’re new to GVL, come learn what all our city has to offer + meet other new faces. | Email mauldin@greenvillelibrary.org to register
- Emry’s Writing Room Workshop: Magazine Writing | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | M. Judson | $100 | Learn how to get those bylines with author, editor + freelance NYT contributor John Jeter
Talk: Collaborators and Cocktails | Endeavor | 5 – 7:15 p.m. | Featuring Fabio Tambosi, Nike’s Director of Brand Marketing + Digital Services for Global Football. | Free/members, $30/non-members | Contact Endeavor@EndeavorGreenville.com
Watch: Gladiators vs Swamp Rabbits | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 7:00 p.m. | $15+
Music: Faculty Chamber Recital | Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Members of the faculty will perform selected works.
Listen: The Yarn: “Justice” | M. Judson Booksellers | 7 – 8 p.m. | 5-7 minute true stories about standing up for yourself, getting what you deserved, or karma sneaking up on someone ⚖
Learn: Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid | Hughes on Main | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Did you know Harriet Tubman led slaves through SC? Learn more about it at this event. | Free
- Lecture: African Muslims Enslaved in the Americas | USC Upstate | Sansbury Campus Life Center | 6:30 p.m. | A talk by Dr. Sylviane Diouf in honor of Black History Month | Free
Wednesday | Feb. 21
Drink: Glazed ’N Barrel Aged | Community Tap | 6 p.m. | Six beers + six donut bites for $20 per person. That’s our kind of deal. | Call 864-631-2525 to sign up
Dish: Roost Paired Beer Dinner with Quest Brewing | Roost | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | $55/person, $100/couple | Call 864-312-9577 or email Walter.Brown1@hyatt.com to register
Learn: Business Before Hours with H&R Block | 655 Fairview Road, STE K | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. | It’s tax time again – get some tips. Breakfast + coffee provided by Chick-fil-A.
Listen: Mavis Staples | Peace Center | 7:30 p.m. | $25+
Create: Make + Sip Hammered Hoops Class | Katie Poterala Studio | 6 – 8 p.m. | $58
Meet: Meet Bob Dotson | The Poinsett Club | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Get to know the New York Times bestselling author + star of “The American Story with Bob Dotson” (on the Today Show for 40 years), who just moved to GVL | $30/Upstate International or World Affairs Council Upstate members, $40/non-members | Register in advance
- Moms Demand Action Upstate SC Member Meeting | Augusta Road Library | 7 – 8 p.m.
Network: Biz on Tap | Growler Haus Village of West GVL | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday | Feb. 22
Civic: Arts in Public Places Commission | City Hall, First Floor Conference Room | 4 – 5 p.m. | Call 864-467-4404 for details
Community: 2018 King Legacy Week Gospel of Social Justice Town Hall | Long Branch Baptist Church | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Public forum on the role of the church in social justice, economic growth + education
Cause: 2018 Beer and Bingo Bash | 13 Stripes Brewery | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Hosted by the Barbara Stone Foundation + benefiting those with disabilities and special needs in Greenville County
- Cause: World Race 2018 Fundraiser | Chick Fil A | 1225 Woodruff Rd | 5 p.m.
Health: ER or Convenient Care: Where Should I Go? | Greenville Health System Medical Center – Boiling Springs | 12 – 1 p.m. | Learn about the differences between emergency care + convenient care. Chelsea Burgin, MD will be on hand to offer tips. | Free, lunch provided. Must register.
Network: Pulse Connect | Local Cue | 5:30 – 8 p.m. | Connect with other young professionals (#adulting)
TryThis: Roaster Intermediate | Ally Coffee | 1801 Rutherford Rd | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | So you know how to roast your own coffee – now step your skills up a notch
- Skillpop: Master Meal Planning | Atlas Local | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | With guidance by Registered Dietitian and owner of Blush Nutrition, Brittany L. Jones, MS, RD, LD | $25
Friday | Feb. 23
ForKids: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | The Salvation Army Kroc Center | 424 Westfield St | 6 – 7 p.m. | Showing until March 3 | $9.50+
TryThis: Fluid Friday | Art Up Studios | 6 – 8 p.m. | An introduction to fluid painting – a.k.a. art you can’t mess up. 🖌 | $40
Drink: BirdSong Brewing Launch Party | Piney Mountain Bike Lounge | 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Try five beers from the Charlotte brewery (coming soon to GVL) + eat some Chuck Truck
Meet: Singles Mix and Mingle | Aloft Greenville Downtown, WXYZ Lounge | 7 – 9 p.m. | Don’t worry – there will be icebreakers + drinks | Free, register
Ticket: Steve Martin and Martin Short | Peace Center | 8 – 10 p.m. | $100 – $250
- Pauly Shore | Comedy Zone Greenville | 8 – 9:30 p.m. | $25
Active: 80s Decade Ride | CYCLEBAR | 307 E McBee Ave | 12:15 – 1 p.m.
Listen: Jacob Johnson Group | Rainer’s Cafe & Bar | 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. | A skilled guitar player who’s shared the stage with Edwin McCain + David Wilcox | $10
Arts: Visual Arts Students Mid-Year Exhibit | S.C. Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities | 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Spend Friday afternoon browsing the work of talented GVL high school students
- Apperceptions Exhibition + Reception for Flagler College Associate Professor Sara Pedigo | Furman’s Thompson Gallery of Roe Art Building | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Regular Thompson Gallery hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Mar. 23
Saturday | Feb. 24
Dish: 2nd Annual Mac + Cheese Off | Birds Fly South Ale Project | 2 – 6 p.m. | As if we haven’t been preparing for this all month… | $2-$5 suggested donation for local nonprofits
- Seafood Fest | Tipsy Music Pub | 12 – 6 p.m. | Craft beer, crab legs + BBQ – everything you need for a spring Saturday night | $5/food ticket
Learn: African-American Genealogy Workshop with LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson | Hughes Main Library | Meeting Room C | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Free Crash Course: Intro to JavaScript | Carolina Code School | 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Bring your laptop + learn some coding by creating a Mad Lib generator
- Basics of Photography Class | Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery | 9 – 10:30 a.m. | $100
TryThis: Paris Mountain Polar Plunge | Paris Mountain State Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Take a plunge into the lake to benefit athletes with intellectual disabilities seeking to participate in the Special Olympics | Min. $50 donation to plunge
- Rocky Horror Picture Show | The Ninjaplex | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | With live actors + costumes galore. Buy a few props there or bring your own | $10, 18+
Create: Drink + Draw: Liberty Bridge | Open Art Studios Greenville | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Sign up
Active: GHS Half Marathon & 5K | Starts on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in TR or Swamp Rabbit Cafe, finishes at the Peace Center TD Stage | 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Register
- Ville to Ville Taps and Tapas | Aloft Greenville Downtown | 2 – 5 p.m. | Join the 3-mile group run and enjoy some Thomas Creek Brewery beer + tapas afterwards 🍺
Watch: Ninja Games | TD Convention Center | 7 p.m. | Real life ninja warriors? We’re in.
Sunday | Feb. 25
Dish: Drunken Shrimp Boil | Upstate Craft Beer Co. | 12 – 3 p.m. | $20
ForMoms: Prenatal Yoga + Mom and Baby Yoga | Greenville Yoga | 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. + 12 – 12:45 p.m. | $12 each
Listen: Andy Ferrell | Brewery 85 | 2 – 4 p.m. | A rootsy folk-country blend
- Jonny Lang Signs World Tour | Peace Center | 6:30 p.m. | $35-$55
Cause: Giving a Fighting Chance | Tipsy Music Pub | 3 – 6 p.m. | A boxing exhibition benefiting the Center for Educational Equity, a community + boxing center right down the street
Watch: Humongous | Cafe and Then Some | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | A sampler of all the shows Alchemy Comedy Theater has to offer, from improv to stand-up comedy | Tickets
TryThis: Kombucha Workshop | Five Shen Wellness & Acupuncture Clinic | 2400 E North St | A complete guide + all the ingredients you need to make the fizzy fermented tea your healthy friend is always drinking | $21
Volunteer: Volunteer Information Session | Liberty Tap Room | 2 p.m. | Learn how to get involved with the Homeless Period Project
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