Monday, May 14
Celebrate: Law Enforcement Appreciation Week | Don’t forget to thank your local law enforcement for their protection.
Learn: Hammered Hoops | 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Katie Poterala Studio | You’ll learn to fabricate your very own hammered hoop earrings from scratch— BYO wine | $40 per student. $18 per student for material fees (Bring a friend and you’ll each get $5 off)
TryThis: Dance like Zorba | 7 p.m. | Greenville International Folk Dancers | 100 E. Park Ave. | Learn basic Greek dance in a non-competitive environment.
Active: Core Training Class | 6:30 p.m. | Carolina Triathlon | 123 Welbourn St. | All you need is $5, a mat, a 65cm therapy ball, towel + water bottle.
Cause: Shoe Drive | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Drop off shoe donations at Chick-Fil-A on Haywood Road or at First Presbyterian Church | Shoes will be sent to Funds2Org
State: S.C. Governor Candidates Forum | 6 p.m. | Zen | Hear from Republican candidates (you can also check out a livestream through the state)
Tuesday, May 15
Tech: 2018 American Tech Tour | NEXT Innovation Center | Paul Singh + his iconic airstream will be parked out front of the NEXT center. Expect office hours, tech meetups, keynotes, + fun.
WaterCooler: Furman Vs Gardner Webb | 6 p.m. | Furman University
Dish: Fast-Breaking Dinner | 8 p.m. | First Baptist Greenville | A presentation on what Ramadan is (a month-long fast until the sun sets observed by Muslims) + Q&A, followed by a meal at sunset to share the tradition with anyone interested
- Medio de Mayo | 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap | Enjoy some paella + Spanish wines
Community: Revitalizing West Greenville through Brownfields Redevelopment | 8 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. | Kroc Center | Hear about what’s happening with Brownfields redevelopment and its role in the revitalization of the West End + the Village of West Greenville. (Breakfast provided)
Civic: UCC Gubernatorial Series Featuring John Warren | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Greenville Chamber | 24 Cleveland St | Register
Listen: The Yarn: Mothers | 7 – 8 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | A casual storytelling series where you can share a story from memory (or just eat a Chocolate Moose cupcake + listen)
Meet: MeetUp UP on the Roof | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | UP on the Roof | Make some new friends with Boomers Connect in Upstate SC + enjoy a drink with a view
TryThis: Southern Mah Jongg | 12 – 5 p.m. | Location shared once you sign up | Have lunch at noon, then let your competitive side out
Wednesday, May 16
Dish: Leadership Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. | The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Celebrate: Ride of Silence | 7 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Trailhead | 101 Mayberry St at Delano Dr | Ride the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.
- Legacy’s College Learning Lab | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Legacy’s Parker Campus | A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place to celebrate Legacy’s new lab. The lab will serve dual credit scholars from Greenville Tech + North Greenville
Network: NEXT Ecosystem Exchange | 5 p.m. | ONE Building | 1 N Main St | Free | See what it takes to attract investors to your company.
Cause: Grillapalooza | 12 p.m. | The 500 Club (Fluor Field) | This event is to support the 2018 March of Dimes, March for Babies. Come out for an all you can eat lunch, raffles, games, + music from the Journey Tribute Band.
Listen: GJC Big Band | 7:30 p.m. | Chicora Alley
Active: Community Yoga | 6:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free outdoor yoga session led by Southern Om Hot Yoga
Film: Moonlight Movies | 8:15 – 11:00 p.m. | Falls Park on the Reedy River | Watch the movie Vertigo under the stars (just don’t get dizzy) with food trucks and Poppington’s Popcorn
Tech: Open Hack Night | 7 – 10 p.m. | Synergy Mill | 400 Birnie St | Bring a project to work on or just come hang out
WaterCooler: Spurs Up Tour | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | 935 S Main Street, Greenville, SC | The Gamecock Club is coming to Greenville to visit Gamecocks across the Upstate | Tickets: $10 in advance and $15 at the door, Children 10 and under are free |
TryThis: Painting at the Organic Cat Cafe| 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | 123 College St, Greenville, SC | Enjoy a family friendly painting session with help from talented instructors with snacks and drinks provided | Tickets are $35
Thursday, May 17
Music: The Hot Sardines | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | Tickets: $15+ | All that jazzzzz
WaterCooler: Furman Vs UNC — Gardner | 4 p.m | Furman | $5
- Wofford vs East TN State | 6 p.m. | Russell C King Field
- Greenville Drive vs AUG | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | Special BMW Charity Classic Tie In Game featuring Larry the Cable Guy, John O’Hurley, Alfonso Riberio, + Rob Riggle
Network: ECPI Career Fair | 1001 Keys Drive, Suite 100 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- NPHC Spring Mixer | 6:30 — 9 p.m. | Club 1243 | Calling all NPHC Greeks. Come network with others in the Greenville area. Dinner + drinks will be served. | Free
Celebrate: Coldwell Banker Caine’s 85th Anniversary | 6 — 9 p.m. | Coldwell Banker Caine | Turning 85 never looked so fresh
Friday, May 18
Watercooler: Wofford vs East TN State | 2 p.m. | Russell C. King Field
Listen: Clark Atlanta University Choir Concert | 7 p.m. | Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church | Free
Celebrate: Family Block Party | 6 — 8 p.m. | Verdae YMCA | BBQ, games, prizes, + massage chairs (say no more) | Free
Health: Southeastern Symposium on Mental Health | 8 a.m. — 9 p.m. | Hyatt Regency | Event recurs on 5/19 | $60 for one day. $125 for both days.
Music: Late Night Karaoke and Kava | 10:30 p.m. — 12 a.m. | The Kava Connection | Come try out those vocal chords + some great kava
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