Friday, February 9
Dish: Taste of New Orleans | Wu’s Cajun Seafood | 6:30 p.m. | 5 course dinner complete Cajun classics and cocktail pairings. Bringing Mardi Gras to Main St. | $45
Food Truck Friday | Corley Plumbing Air Electric | 11:30 a.m. | One Love Fusion will be on hand with tacos, nachos, and Hawaiian grilled cheese.
Kids: Father/Daughter Date Night | Color Clay Café | 2518 E North St, Suite A | 6 p.m. | Pottery and chocolate fondue. Perfect Friday date night for dad and his little princess. | $12
Switch-A-Roos Children’s Consignment | TD Convention Center | 9 am | Thrift for kids clothes, toys, furniture, and more
Music: Winter Jazz Concert | Furman University Daniel Music Building Recital Hall | 8 p.m. | Adult-$15. Seniors-$10. Students-$5. |
Art: I Love Art | Art Crossing at Riverplace | 300 River St | 11 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Dance: A Valentine’s Day Soiree | Zen | 7:30 p.m. | Dance the night away with that special lady (or guy). | Tickets | Hors d’oeuvres, chocolate covered strawberries, and drinks will be on hand.
Saturday, February 10
TryThis: Will you Beer My Valentine | Thomas Creek Brewery | 12 p.m. | The Ash of Our Lovers (new drink) will be unveiled. Food trucks will be on hand. | Proceeds will benefit the Julie Valentine Center.
- “Superheroes and Superstars: The Works of Alex Ross” | Upcountry History Museum | Featuring artwork and more of superheroes (Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Captain America) + popular culture icons (Beatles, Monty Python, Star Wars characters, Flash Gordon).
Active: Run or Dye 5K | Bob Jones | 2 p.m. | All proceeds will go to Camp Impact. We wouldn’t suggest any white t-shirts | Tickets
Shop: Valentines Pop Up | The Art Cellar | 1 – 3 p.m.
Celebrate: Mardi Gras at the Swamp | Swamp Rabbit Café | 5 p.m. | Gumbo, beignets, King Cake, and live music. What’s Bourbon Street again?
ForTeens: Tire Rack Street Survival® Teen Driving School | Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds | 2240 Hwy 39, Mountville, S.C. 29370 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Dish: St. James Annual Oyster Roast 2018 | St James Episcopal | 4:30 p.m. | Register here.
- Wine + Chocolate Pairing Event | Kilwins Greenville | 220 Main St. | 5 - 9 p.m.
Art: Superheroes and Superstars: The Works of Alex Ross | Upcountry History Museum | 12 p.m. | Comic book illustrator Alex Ross will have his work presented. Fans of Marvel don’t want to miss this (myself included).
- Make + Sip Etched Love Notes Class | Katie Poterala Studio (map) | 6 - 8 p.m. | $106 | BYOW! Students are invited to bring their own bottle of wine to sip while they work.
Party: Third Anniversary Party | Methodical Coffee | Order your fave drink, and all tips and profits will be donated to Project Hope Foundation, an autism-focused charity. And there’ll be a raffle for cool gift baskets as well, valued up to $100!. The delicious Madame Alfred, Spiced Honey Latte, and Turin’s Orange will make a return, one day only.
Sunday, February 11
TryThis: Cathy Cleary- “The Southern Harvest Cookbook” | M. Judson, Booksellers and Storytellers | 2 p.m. | Cathy Cleary will demonstrate recipes from her cookbook.
Art: GCCA- From Image to Wool Painting | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | 1 p.m. | Open to all levels, so don’t feel bad if you’re a beginner like us. | $89 to participate.
Watch: Screenagers: Growing Up in The Digital Age | Charles Townes Center | 2:30 p.m. | Screening of the documentary, Screenagers. Perfect for any parent raising a kid in this techy world.
Dish: Sit-Down Supper with Author John T. Edge & Chef Shawn Kelly | M. Judson, Booksellers and Storytellers | 7 p.m. | Enjoy a 3 course meal and conversation with John Edge. John will give his take on Southern cuisine. Food will be prepared by Chef Shawn Kelly, formerly of High Cotton. Bon appetite!
Learn: Pen Pal Training | 210 Shaw St | 2:30 — 4 p.m. | Always wanted to correspond with a friend in a faraway land? Here’s your chance to learn how.
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