Monday | Nov. 13
Community: Public Input Session on Proposed Greenlink Route Changes | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center: 310 W. Curtis Road Simpsonville, SC 29681
Celebrate: Table 301 20th Anniversary Party | Greenville Downtown Airport | 7 p.m. | Live music by Edwin McCain, a live painting with artist Jared Emerson + plenty of food and drink, of course. Ticket proceeds benefit the Meyer Center for Special Children. | $50
Dish: Community Table: Pumpkin Spice Smoothie | Lowes Foods Five Forks | 3 – 6 p.m. |
- Community Dinner | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | 5 – 8 p.m. | Come for soup + three kinds of cornbread, stay for the sweet potato pie. | $12/adults, $6/kids
Listen: Go Girl: Celebrating Women Composers | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | 6 p.m. | Three female composers are showcased in a show titled Americana, featuring a composition inspired by poet Langston Hughes. | $15/members, $25/door, $20/advance, $5/military and students
Active: One Love Hatha & Hops Yoga | Quest Brewing | 7 – 9 p.m. | A yoga session inside the brewery – stick around for a pint in the tasting room after. | $10 (including pint)
Create: Chalk Paint 101 Basics Workshop | Vintage Now Modern | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Have some furniture you want to spice up? Learn how to add color + texture with this hands-on workshop. | $95
Learn: Theology on Tap: Authors & Faith | Upstate Craft Beer. Co | 7 – 9 p.m. | Brandon Boesch will speak on author Flannery O’Connor + the impact of her life and faith on her writing.
Tuesday | Nov. 14
MustDo: Mead Tasting | Lowes Foods Greer Beer Den | 6:30 p.m. | Taste 5-6 different meads (basically honey wine) | $15
Health: Bon Secours St. Francis Well Walkers | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Energize your morning with a few laps in the temperature-controlled arena. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off Church Street.
Learn: Wake Up with Rebuild | The Warehouse Theatre | 7:30 – 9 a.m. | Non-profit Rebuild Upstate, which repairs and rehabilitates homes for low-income residents, is hosting an informational breakfast to discuss + hear from speakers about affordable housing in Greenville. | Free, but donations are appreciated.
Create: DIY Ceramic Ornaments | The Art Cellar | 6 – 8 p.m. | Make 6 – 10 handmade ornaments for the holidays using clay + stamping techniques. | $40 (includes class, materials + firing)
ForKids: Children and teens with disabilities + parents are invited to attend Carolina Dance Collaborative’s rehearsal for their ‘Adaptive Christmas Flash Mob’. | First Baptist Greenville: 847 Cleveland St | 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Community: Finding Home: Imagining the Future of Affordability hosted by Beer and Napkins | The Community Tap | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | $30
- Rikers: An American Jail, a documentary from Bill Moyers | Kroc Center | 6:30 p.m. | Film & Forum with former Rikers’ inmate Rev. Hector “Bennie” Custodio | Free
Listen: A Celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein | Furman’s McAlister Auditorium | 8 p.m. | The Furman University Lyric Theatre will perform pieces from Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music + Cinderella. | Free
Cause: 20th Annual March of Dimes Real Estate Award | The Poinsett Club | 11:30 a.m. | A luncheon honoring Bryson Thomason for his contributions + leadership in the Greenville community and highlighting March of Dimes’ impact on the Upstate. | Register by donation
TryThis: Sip & Shop | Caviar & Bananas | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Vendors including Mac & Murphy, The Beautiful Company + Twill are bringing the holiday gifts + supplies while you taste Caviar & Bananas’ holiday menu.
Wednesday | Nov. 15
MustDo: Homelessness in Greenville – What can I do to help? | Augusta Road Library | 100 Lydia St | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Speakers Include: David Hanna from Miracle Hill Ministries, Lauren Stephens from The Salvation Army, + more.
Community: Local Political Forum: From Lobbying to Legislation in the Palmetto State | Furman’s Hartness Pavilion | 6 – 7 p.m. | Featuring Representative Neal Collins of Pickens; Katrice Hardy, Executive Editor of the Greenville News; and Bob Knight of Public Strategy LLC.
- Big Tent event hosted by Reedy River Water Quality Group | City of Greenville Public Works Department | 475 Fairforest Way | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Officials from 25+ local governments, conservation groups and public utilities will discuss the future of the Reedy River.
Cause: Pendleton Place’s 8th Annual Benefit Breakfast | TD Convention Center | Networking begins at 7:15 a.m.; program starts at 8 a.m. | Keynote speaker: Travis Lloyd, an inspirational speaker and consultant for youths and adults who experienced foster care.
Dish: 3rd Annual Taste of Table 301 | The Lazy Goat | Drop in anytime between 5 – 7 p.m. | $35 includes food + drinks
Shop: Katie Poterala Trunk Show | Pontheiux’s Jewelry | 1818 Augusta St | 5 – 8 p.m.
- Spinx Holiday Market | McAlister Square | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 10% of sales go towards the Spinx Employee Assistance Fund, which benefits Spinx employees in financial need.
Learn: America and the World: Pivots and Turns in US-Asia Relations | Furman’s Ogletree Deakins Meeting Room | Part 3 of World Affairs Council Upstate’s “America and the World” 8-part monthly lecture series.
Trivia: Harry Potter Trivia Night | Upstate Craft Beer Co. | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Yer a wizard, Harry – or at least, a trivia wizard.
Dish: 3rd Annual Taste of Table 301 | The Lazy Goat | 5 – 7:30 p.m. | A showcase of Table 301’s restaurants, with food tastings, drink pairings + chefs giving previews of upcoming dishes. | $35
Thursday | Nov. 16
MustDo: Next Venture Pitch | One Auditorium, Downtown GVL | 1 – 6 p.m. | A gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, angel investors, community leaders + venture capitalists to grow GVL’s startup scene.
Dish: Community Table: Local Sweet Potato Dog Treats | Lowes Foods Greer + Five Forks | 4 – 6 p.m.
Arts: To Teach Is To Learn: Lessons in African American Art of the South | TJC Gallery | 6:30 p.m. | As part of Wofford’s art history program, students will give brief talks on the backgrounds of their chosen works from the acclaimed Johnson Collection. The exhibition is on view until December 22.
Community: Celebrating Successes Forum | Greenville Marriott: 1 Parkway East | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Hear from finalists for the Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Grants + see the presentation of the award.
- Solutions to Homelessness - Solving the Puzzle hosted by The Continuum of Care | Kroc Center | Learn what is currently being done to address homelessness and affordable housing in the GVL community.
Health: Well Walkers | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Energize your morning with a few laps in the temperature-controlled arena. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off Church Street.
Meet: Business After Hours with City Scape Winery | 589 Dunklin Bridge Rd, Pelzer | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Vegan and Vegetarian Meetup | Berea Branch | 7 - 8 p.m. | Swap recipes, share challenges, and exchange ideas in an informal meetup focusing on vegetarian lifestyle. | Call (864) 246-1695 to register.
Ticket: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate 9th Annual Pep Rally: Clemson vs. USC |
Revel Events, 304 E. Stone Avenue | 6 – 10 p.m. | Live and silent auctions + tailgating food and drinks. | $50
Cause: Little Black Dress Initiative Celebration | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | A happy hour at Nose Dive to celebrate the Little Black Dress Initiative, which raises donations + awareness for the Junior League of Greenville (a supporter of 300+ non-profits).
Watch: Much Ado About Nothing | Rodeheaver Auditorium, Bob Jones University | Nov. 16 – 18, 8 p.m. | Tickets here
Shop: The Junior League’s Santa Shop | Nov. 16 – 19 | Spartanburg EXPO Center | 6655 Pottery Road, Spartanburg | Local entrepreneur Lauren Ashtyn (owner of Lauren Ashtyn Collection) will also be applying extensions + providing makeovers using the brand’s volumizing hair extensions.
Friday | Nov. 17
Watch: Swamp Rabbits Star Wars Night | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 7 p.m. | Tickets here.
Active: Dick Brooks Honda Rivalry Cup: UofSC vs Clemson | Cliffs at Mountain Park | 10 a.m. | Entry fee to compete in the golf tournament is $500 per person; play with a teammate + represent either school.
- Cat Yoga | Organic Cat Cafe | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Add some extra zen to your yoga routine by adding cats.🐱 | $20, RSVP on Facebook
ForKids: Kids’ Night Out | SC Children’s Theatre | 6 – 10 p.m. | Harry Potter Night for kids K5 – 5th grade; snacks, crafts + a movie while parents enjoy date night. | Tickets here.
- Middle School Day | The Academy at First Presbyterian Church | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | A STEM-focused free event offered for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders including workshops and competitions (this year’s theme is aviation). | Sign up here.
Health: Senior Health & Wellness Fair Presented by SSI Physical Therapy | Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center, 310 W. Curtis St, Simpsonville | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Meet vendors + learn about local healthcare options. | Free
Arts: Sculptures and Designs in Wood: The Piedmont Woodcarvers Club 30th Annual Carving Competition and Show | Simpsonville Activity and Senior Center | Nov. 18, 12 – 6p.m. + Nov. 19, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | See carving exhibits on display by southeastern artists + watch woodcarving demonstrations. | $2, free/under 12
Listen: Furman Symphonic Winds Annual Fall Concert | McAlister Auditorium, Furman University | 8 p.m. | $15/adults, $10/seniors, $5/students.
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