#PlanAhead: Week of Nov. 6 – 10

Gvl planahead 11.6.17

What events are happening in Greenville this week?

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Here’s what’s happening in Greenville, SC this week: November 6 – 10, 2017.

Nov. 7

Job: Greenville County Schools Job Fair | 5 – 7 p.m. | Greenville County Schools is hosting a job fair with a need for Bus Drivers and Aids, Custodians and Food Services.

Drink: November Tasting with Rusty Bull Brewing | The Southern Growl | 6:30 p.m. | $20 for 5 beers + table snacks | Brewer/founder Brian Bogstad will present some amazing beers + share the story of the new North Charleston brewery.

TryThis: Emrys Open Mic | Chicora Alley | 7 p.m. | Free

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.

ForMoms: Mom & Baby Fitness: sponsored by Bon Secours St. Francis | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | BYO water, exercise mat + stroller if needed for this free workout class which welcomes children.

Kids: The World of Jan Brett | Upcountry History Museum | Through January 28 | Designed for children from birth through ten years old. There will be three-dimensional play and learning environments with hands-on literacy based experiences that will guide visitors to the discovery that it is never too early to begin the love of reading.

Create: Abby Giraffe Glow Painting | Wine & Design | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Paint under black light with glow-in-the-dark paint (paintings are pre-sketched, so everyone can join). | $35

Listen: J-E-T | Tipsy Music Pub | 9 p.m. | The second show by blues-rock trio Joe Jones, Eric Weiler + Tez Sherard.

  • Burgundy Wine | Gottrocks | 9 – 11:30 p.m. | Enjoy drinks + 60s-inspired music by this folk/country duo. | 21+, $5 suggested donation
  • Songwriters Circle | M. Judson | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Singer-songwriters Darby Wilcox, Brooks Dixon + Jamison Smith play + discuss their creative processes.

Nov. 8

Eat: Shuckin Shack Oyster Fest | 3620 Pelham Rd, Ste 4 | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is celebrating the opening of Oyster Season in the Carolinas by launching their Third Annual Oyster Fest featuring daily specials.

Watch: Furman Theatre Presents Musical If/Then | Nov. 8-11 and Nov. 15-18 | All performances will be at The Playhouse at Furman University | Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $12 for students.

  • The Unknown Soldier | Gunter Theater | 9:45 & 11:45 p.m. | With a tour timed to honor the centenary of WWI and America’s entry in 1917, this poignant new work explores themes of war, duty, courage, and sacrifice.

Art: Katharine Hepburn Exhibit | Upcountry History Museum | Through January 14 | This exhibit features over 35 free-standing costumes worn in 21 films and 6 stage productions spanning Hepburn’s illustrious career.

Play: Trivia with Brent | Quest Brewing | 7 p.m. | Bring your friends and test all of the knowledge you’ve stored up through the years!

Talk: Disability Benefits + Employment Workshop | Anderson SC Works Center | 1:30– 3:30 p.m. | Those who are receiving Social Security Insurance or Social Security Disability Insurance and want to work + those who work with people who have disabilities will learn about working with disabilities + available benefits.

Nov. 9

Community: Conservation Group Annual Meeting | Sears Recreational Shelter | 6 - 8 p.m. | Friends of the Reedy River will recognize outgoing Greenville City Councilwoman Gaye Sprague as the 2017 Best Friend of the Reedy River at this year’s meeting.

  • A Veterans Day Program | Greenville Technical College Barton Campus, auditorium of building 102 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The keynote speaker will be Ken Miller, chief of police. The Greenville Tech Charter High School Choir and band will provide patriotic musical selections at the event.

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.

Tickcet: Ghost the Musical | Through Nov. 12 | Center Stage, 501 River St | 8 p.m.

Listen: Wheel Session 32: Matt Olson | 1288 Pendleton Street | $10 includes complimentary beverage and two sets of music; all proceeds go to the artists. BYOB if you want.

Nov. 10

Watch: Annual Band Extravaganza | McAlister Auditorium, Furman University | 8 p.m. | Tickets $5, available at the door | The Paladin Regiment performs the set list from its 2017 Exhibition Show “The King of Pop,” which explores the music of Michael Jackson.

Listen: An Evening of Original Music with Edwin Mccain, Maia Sharp and Randy Sharp | Friday, Nov. 10 | Genevieve’s Theatre Lounge | 7:30 p.m. | $75, purchase here!

Community: Simpsonville Veterans Recognition Dinner | Worship Center | 6 – 10 p.m. | Veterans, or widows of veterans, + a guest are invited. The guest speaker will be Honorable Tim Scott, US Senator from S.C.

  • Red Shoe Society Gala | Revel Event Center | 7 p.m. | $50 | Live entertainment, food, live and silent auctions, specialty drinks and a photo booth to capture the fun. | Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas.

Art: An Evening with Joyce Tenneson | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | This will be a unique opportunity to see work from Joyce Tenneson’s 40 year career in photography.

MustDo: Greenville Open Studios | 233 N Main St. | Through Nov. 12 | Stop by during this fun weekend to meet Vladmir Demidovich and Lindsay Louise McPail to see their artistic process.

Nov. 11

Kids: Bundle of Joy Academy: Fall Festival | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Bring your kids out for a fun day that includes games, arts + crafts, face painting, bounce house and more.

Nov. 12

Community: SC Veterans Upstate Salute | Fluor Field | 5 p.m. | Free admission but claim your tickets here | Family-friendly

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