#PlanAhead: Week of March 26 - March 30

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Here’s what’s going on in Greenville, S.C. this week:

Monday, March 26

Meeting: Programmers Gathering | 7 — 10 p.m. | Stomping Grounds Coffee House + Wine Bar | Wanna talk about programs + tech stuff? Gather the gang + meetup this Monday.

Watch: International Dance Show | 7 p.m. | McAllister Auditorium | Furman’s International Student Association will celebrate International Month with a special two-step. | Free

Dish: March Cook Local Classes | 6 — 8 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Café | Learn to cook comfort foods. We feel a cheat day coming. | $35

Tuesday, March 27

Learn: Code for Greenville Work Night | 6 — 8 p.m. | OpenWorks (3rd floor)

  • Science on Tap | 6:30 —7:45 | Coffee Underground | Topic will be Your Brain on Food. The hazards of obesity will be covered. Dr. Linnea Freeman from Furman University will lead discussion.

TryThis: What is Backend Programming? | 6 — 8 p.m. | Next Innovation Center | Crash course in programming + developing. No experience required. (We love those classes)

Watercooler: Furman vs Clemson Baseball | 6 p.m. | Fluor Field | $10

Meet: Upstate Green Party Convention | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Lake Placid Shelter, Paris Mountain State Park |

ForMoms: Playdate | 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Café | Drop the kids off + have some R&R with other moms.

Business: Bookkeeping for Small Business | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | 8 Lois Ave | Time to get those books in order. | $25

Drink: Rose Tasting | 6 p.m. | Cork & Tap | 5 different Rose drinks to try. | $12 | RSVP @ corkandtapsc@gmail.com before attending.

Wednesday, March 28

Ticket: The Pretenders | 7:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | $45+ | “I’ll stand by you…Won’t hurt you…”

Network: Women Mean Business | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Open Art Studios | Artist Ashley Albright Brickner will host the event. Women are welcome to come + mingle. Wine + appetizers included. | Free

Music: Tea + Trumpets | 7 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium | Free | GVL’s connection to Great Britain. Royal wedding watchers, where you at?

Environment: Free Lunch + Learn | 12:30 — 2 p.m. | US Energy Solutions | Education session bringing green energy awareness to real estate.

Learn: How to Engage Your Social Media Audience | 6 — 8 p.m. | Larkins Cabaret Room | $23.16+ | Sometimes it takes more than emojis + a catchy slogan to get attention. (Don’t we know)

Environment: March into Earth Day | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Greenville County Square | Celebrating Earth Day the Green-ville way. Expect door prizes + giveaways.

ForKids: Story Time | 10:30 a.m. | Joe’s Place Bookstore | Free

Drink: Tour de France with Ed Buffington | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $20. Call 864-631-2525 to RSVP | Come have some of the finer wine from the ultimate wine country.

Thursday, March 29

Art: Live Gallary 2018: This is my Word | 4:30 p.m. | Rodeheaver Auditorium | Religious artwork brought to life by song, music, + acting. | $12 for adult; $10 for kids

Network: Meet + Greet with Dan Hamilton | 5 — 7 p.m. | Club Bella at Montebello | Come out + meet Republican candidate Dan Hamilton for SC’s 4th Congressional District.

Dish: Lunch + Lit | 12 p.m. | Jianna | M. Judson’s kicks off their new series. 100 Things to do in Charleston Before You Die | Authors, Lynn + Cele Seldon will be on hand to share stories. Enjoy a tasty lunch by chef Michael Kramer. | $40 (book included)

Read: In Conversation with Author Phoebe Lapine + Jessica Murnane | 7 — 8 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Authors Lapine (The Wellness Project) + Murnane (One Part Plant) will be on hand to offer health advice

Friday, March 30

Drink: Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing | 7 — 9 p.m. | Sweet Sippin’ | Too sweet to pass up. Music provided by the Jeff Edwards Plan. | $10

ForWomen: Simpsonville Women Entrepreneurs Meetup | 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. | Panera Bread | Come make those connects + plant those seeds.

Family: Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt | 7 — 9 p.m. | Mountain View Baptist Church

ForKids: Disney Princess Party | 6 — 8 p.m. | Greenville High | Bring the kids to meet their favorite Disney royal. | $15

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