#PlanAhead - Weekend of Nov. 10 – 12

Gvl planahead 11.9.17

All of the events happening in Greenville this weekend, November 10 - 12, 2017

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Friday, Nov. 10

Community: Red Shoe Society Greenville Royale at Revel | Revel Event Center | 7 p.m. | All proceeds from the evening benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. Sponsorships and tickets are available here.

  • Community Table: Holiday Beers | Lowes Foods Greer | 4 – 6 p.m.

Music: An Evening of Original Music with Maia Sharp, Edwin McCain, and Randy Sharp | Genevieve’s Theater Lounge | 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $75 | Get up close and personal with all three incredible artists in this unique listening room experience.

  • Open Studios Kickoff | Birds Fly South Ale Project | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | The brewery is hosting a live music event to celebrate Open Studios – check out some of the art crawl’s artists open Friday in Hampton Station while you’re there.

Watch: Elf the Musical Jr. | Nov. 10 - 12 | Greer Children’s Theatre | Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Tickets here

Food: #BiscuitMashUp Beer Dinner | Biscuit Head | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | $45 | Join Biscuit Head GVL and Upstate Craft Beer Co for an evening of pure beer and biscuit bliss.

  • Friday Night Pie Bar | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | $6 for unlimited access to homemade pies.

Laugh: Standup Comedy Guest Appearance: John Witherspoon | Nov. 10 - Nov. 12 | Comedy Zone | His scene-stealing roles in Boomerang, Little Nicky, House Party, Vampire in Brooklyn, and I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, made him one of the most memorable funny men in America.

Party: Latinos United Black & White Party | Zen Greenville | 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Tickets are $25 and include light refreshments, one drink ticket (cash bar available) and raffle entry. Eighty percent of the ticket price will go to fund LatinosUnited scholarship and education projects.

TryThis: Tasting Party: All you need is cheese | Oil & Vinegar | 1 p.m. | Free | Taste Oil & Vinegar products paired with delicious cheeses.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Listen: Colonel Youstra to Speak in Bob Jones University Chapel | 11 a.m. | Colonel George Joustra is the Joint Staff Chaplain for the US Air Force Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Music: Greenville Symphony Orchestra: Russian Romantics | Peace Concert Hall | 8 p.m. | Buy tickets here.

Art: Expressions in Paint 2 Day Workshop | Vino & Van Gogh 1818 Augusta Street, Suite 112 | Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | All levels of experience are welcome, the class is limited so register here.

Community: Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Live & Silent Auction | 1135 State Park Rd | 6 - 9 p.m. | Check out the auction catalogue here!

  • Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Day | Public Works Facility on Fairforest Way | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | As the event is on Veterans Day, the city has partnered with the non-profit Upstate Warrior Solution, who will be onsite to accept donations.

ForKids: Storytime Ballet with International Ballet | 10 a.m. in Greer and 11:30 a.m. in Hughes Main | Join Clara on this classic holiday tale of her dream journey with a magical Nutcracker doll. Find out more information here!

LastChance: Ghost, the Musical | Centre Stage | 3 p.m. |

Learn: College Planning and Understanding Financial Aid Workshop | Augusta Road Library | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Free

Health: Bendy Birds Yoga | Birds Fly South Ale Project | 12 - 1 p.m. | $10 for class and a pint of beer.

Drink: Thomas Creek Beer & Chocolate Pairing | Thomas Creek Brewery | 4 - 6 p.m. | Tickets are $15.

Festival: GCA Fall Festival and Holiday Market | Greenville Classical Academy | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Lots of crafts available for sale plus a kids area ($5) with bounce houses, games, and crafts. Additional fees for pony rides.

Sunday, Nov. 12

TryThis: Lowes Foods Fall Concert Series: Karl Lauber | Lowes Foods of Greer | 1 – 4 p.m.

Listen: Greenville Symphony Orchestra: Russian Romantics | Peace Concert Hall | 3 p.m. | Buy tickets here.

Food: Soby’s Sunday Supper | 6 p.m. | Join the Soby’s chefs and pastry chefs from the past 20 years, as they work together to serve up the ultimate New South Family Style Sunday Supper. | $95/person + tax (includes gratuity).

Community: SC Veterans Upstate Salute | Fluor Field | 5 p.m. | Free admission but claim your tickets here | Show your support of our nation’s veterans at this free family-friendly event!

Plan Ahead: 3rd Annual Taste of Table 301 | Nov. 15 | The Lazy Goat | $35

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