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September PlanAhead: Your September Greenville events calendar

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Week of Sept. 1-5

Wednesday, Sept. 1

Network

September Real Estate Investor Meeting | Wed., Sept. 1 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus, 556 Perry Ave. | Free | Join the September investment meetup + receive $1 off of any Lager or IPA.

WaterCooler

Greenville Drive versus Asheville | Wed., Sept. 1 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $9+ | Grab your baseball hat + popcorn and enjoy a game. ⚾

Thursday, Sept. 2

Listen

Yonder Mountain String Band | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Stage | $35-$55 | Listen to innovated bluegrass music under the stars 🎻

TryThis

Outdoor Birthday Bash | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Free | GirlUp GVL, 2121 Anderson Rd. | Join GirlUp GVL as they celebrate turning two with food + fun. 🎂

WaterCooler

Greenville Drive versus Asheville | Thurs., Sept. 2 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $9+ | Grab your baseball hat + popcorn and enjoy a game. ⚾

Friday, Sept. 3

TryThis

Goth Night | Fri., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy. | $10+ | Check out a night of Goth music with The Parlor Pinks, Candy Coffins and VIA. 🎶

Sippin’ Safari | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Greenville Zoo | $30-$75 | Enjoy an evening stroll through the zoo during the 14th annual Sippin’ Safari + taste over 60 wines, eat food samplings and listen to live music. 🍷

Show

Blippi | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $50+ | Take the kids for a night of learning vocabulary with Blippi.

Arts

“A Well Worn Path” | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Free | Check out Zach Suggs new exhibition through Oct. 27. 🖼️

First Friday Art Show | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | 14 S Main St. | Free | Take a stroll through a local art exhibition with refreshments.

WaterCooler

Greenville Drive versus Asheville | Fri., Sept. 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $9+ | Grab your baseball hat + popcorn and enjoy a game. ⚾

Greenville Triumph versus Toronto FC II | Fri., Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | Legacy Early College | 10+ | Catch a Greenville Triumph game with the family. ⚽

Saturday, Sept. 4

Listen

Kismet Kind | Sat., Sept. 4 | 2-4 p.m. | Paris Mountain State Park | Free | Pennsylvania meets Tennessee and creates a two-of-kind sad girl rock band in the soil of South Carolina.

Hustle Souls | Sat., Sept. 4 | 8:30 p.m. | Pour Taproom | Free | Watch the NC based soul band who blend dust-covered-vinyl nostalgia with modern sensibility.

Show

FREAK SHOW | Sat., Sept. 4 | 8:30 p.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy. | $20+ | Face your fears at this circus show.

Active

Rise and Shimmy Belly Dance Class | Sat., Sept. 4 | 9-10 a.m. | Gather GVL | Free | Join a free beginner belly dance class with Jaidra of Niad Dance Company. 💃

WaterCooler

Greenville Drive versus Asheville | Sat., Sept. 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $9+ | Grab your baseball hat + popcorn and enjoy a game.

Dish

Greek Cuisine Cooking Class | Sat., Sept. 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Learn how to make Greek Cuisine during this class.

FeaturedEvent

Furman Football Home Opener (tickets on sale now) | Sat., Sept. 4 | 2-5 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $25 | New gameday experience ft. pre-game debut of Furman Fan Zone, including free concert, tailgate games, food trucks + inflatables, before the opener against North Carolina A&T.

Sunday, Sept. 5

Listen

The Full Effect | Sun., Sept. 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St. | Free | Get down with funk music + locally crafted beers.

Reagan Leonard | Sun., Sept. 5 | 4-7 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr. | Free | Reagan Leonard will be playing tunes during happy hour.

Marvin Kind Duo with Austin Brashier | Sun., Sept. 5 | 12-3 p.m. | Chicora Alley Travelers Rest, 117 N. Poinsett Hwy. | Free | Marvin King is currently kick’n the blues with Austin Brashier so you can enjoy Sunday afternoon of rock’n blues.

Dish

Quick Bread Baking Class | Sun., Sept. 5 | 2-4 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $50 | In this hands on class you will learn how to bake two different breads - Zucchini & Lemon Poppy Seed. 🍞

WaterCooler

Greenville Drive versus Asheville | Sun., Sept. 5 | 6:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $9+ | Grab your baseball hat + popcorn and enjoy a game.

Week of Sept. 6-12

Monday, Sept. 6

Listen

Loch & The Mystic Vans | Mon., Sept. 6 | 3-5 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E Washington St. | Free | Listen to a four piece rock’n roll band dedicated to creating and performing new and original popular music.

ForKids

Sugar Creek Youth Triathlon | Mon., Sept. 6 | 8-10:30 a.m. | Sugar Creek Clubhouse, 103 Sugar Creek Rd. | $30+ | The perfect way for your kids to start their Labor Day - get out for a run. 👟

Dish

Apple Orchard Cooking Class | Mon., Sept. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | In this hands-on class you will learn how to prepare a delicious menu where apples are in every recipe + you’ll be making a variety of dishes. 🍎

Tuesday, Sept. 7

Listen

“Structural Racism: It’s Real, It Matters, and Why Change Can Happen Now” | Tues., Sept. 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | $10 | Join a discussion of the continued impact of structural racism in America and what we can do as a community and a country to create a more just society.

Dish

Mediterranean Tapas | Tues., Sept. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $55 | Chef will teach you how to prepare and present these tapas for your next get together with friends.

Wednesday, Sept. 8

Biz

Biz Fuel Networking | Wed., Sept. 8 | 5:30 p.m. | 13 Stripes Brewery, 250 Mill St. | Free | Network with other like-minded business individuals in the area.

Drink

Lunch & Learn - Russian Wine Tasting | Wed., Sept. 8 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $30 | Join in for a lunch & learn wine tasting with owner & founder of Mystory wines, Alexei Khimenko , and 4 incredible wines from Paso Robles. 🍷

Dish

Sushi Making 101 | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | In this class you will learn to make 3 different rolls, and learn many tips like getting the sushi rice just right. 🍣

Arts

Paint Night | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Tetrad Brewing Co., 603 E Stone Ave. | $40 | Paint great things with DIYably + enjoy two drink tickets. 🎨

Thursday, Sept. 9

Show

Dan and Shay | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $50+ | This rescheduled event will host country music stars Dan + Shay for a night of ballads and top hits. 🎤

FeaturedEvent
Godspell | Thurs., Sept. 9-Sun., Sept. 26 | 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun | 501 River Street | $25+ | This 21st century twist on the classic 1970s musical is based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, including dramatized versions of several well-known parables. Ⓟ

Friday, Sept. 10

Listen

Live Music with Jukebox Mojo | Fri., Sept. 10 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr. | Free | Get out + rock out with brews and Jukebox Mojo.

Dish

Deep Dish Pizza Making | Fri., Sept. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Learn how to make fresh pizza dough and create a delicious Chicago style pizza. 🍕

TryThis

New York: A Night in the City Party | Fri., Sept. 10 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Falls Park | $25-$100 | Join a night of cocktails, dancing, and New York decor. 🌃

Show

The Price Is Right Live | Fri., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $39+ | Everyone’s favorite show is coming to Greenville for some cash giveaways. 💵

Featured Event

Salsa at Sunset | Fri., Sept. 10 | 6:15-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free | The 3rd and final Salsa at Sunset includes a free Salsa lesson at 6:15 and a live Latin band from 7-10, plus a cash bar. 💃Ⓟ

Greenville Theatre Presents Tony Award Winning “The Producers” | Fri., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 26 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. | $40 | Based on the 1967 film, Mel Brooks’ musical “The Producers” is a laugh-out-loud, outrageous, crowd-pleasing farce about a get-rich-quick scheme that has been a smash hit since its debut. Ⓟ

Saturday, Sept. 11

Listen

Brooks Dixon | Sat., Sept. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | Paris Mountain State Park | Park fees | Singer/songwriter + Greenville native Brooks Dixon will be playing outside.

GVL Fest 2021 | Sat., Sept. 11 | 1 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park | $78+ |Grab your boots — country music star Sam Hunt will be headlining this country music festival.

TryThis

Upstate Renaissance Faire | Sat., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Greer City Park | Free | Knights, wandering bards, dancers, and even a dragon will greet you as you peruse tents filled with marvels. 🍗

ForKids

Cookie Decorating | Sat., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $55 | Chef Kris will be sharing with you many tips from getting your icing to the right consistency to piping and outlining your cookie. 🍪

WaterCooler

Greenville Triumph versus Chattanooga | Sat., Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | Legacy Early College | 10+ | Catch a Greenville Triumph game with the family. ⚽

Sunday, Sept. 12

Week of Sept. 13-19

Monday, Sept. 13

Drink

Page Pairings | Mon., Sept. 13 | 7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S Main St. | $30 | Join a book-inspired wine tasting where the qualities of each wine get paired with books that share the same spirit. 📖

Dish

Pasta Making 101 Class | Mon., Sept. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Learn how to make a batch of pasta dough then knead, shape, and cut your own pasta. 🍝

Tuesday. Sept. 14

Talk

“Structural Racism: It’s Real, It Matters, and Why Change Can Happen Now” | Tues., Sept. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | $10 | Join a discussion of the continued impact of structural racism in America and what we can do as a community and a country to create a more just society.

FeaturedEvent

Ice, Ice Baby - Join the Palmetto Curling Club and Learn to Curl | Tues., Aug. 31 + Tues., Sept. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | The Pavilion, 400 Scottswood Rd., Taylors | Free | Two nights of Learn to Curls on the ice with sessions at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., with equipment supplied (bring your own jacket + friends). Ⓟ

Wednesday, 15

Thursday, 16

Drink

Mead & Read Book Club | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Wandering Bard Meadery, 1320 Hampton Ave. | Free | Eat + drink while brainstorming new books, old books, and potentially a book club. 📖

Talk
Wake Up with Rebuild | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7:30 a.m. | The Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St. | Free | Learn how you can make a difference in the fight for safe + affordable housing.

TryThis
Leading Well Conference | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | $55 | Join an annual event created to inspire and equip women in leadership.

FeaturedEvent
Wake Up with Rebuild | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7:30-9 a.m. | 424 Westfield St. and virtual | Free | Join Rebuild Upstate for this free breakfast awareness event to learn how you can help fight the affordable housing crisis. Ⓟ

Friday, Sept. 17

Listen

Goin’ South: A Tribute to Southern Rock | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St. | $25 | The southern rock tribute band is teaming up with Junior League for a night of tunes with all proceeds going to charity. 🎸

Dish

Couples Pasta Making Class | Fri., Sept. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $135 | Grab your significant other for a night of making spinach fettuccine alfredo + cheese ravioli. 🍝

Show

Blake Shelton | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Area | $73+ | Country music star, Blake Shelton, is coming to town to play some of his top hits. 🤠

FeaturedEvent

Passport to Dance Gala Fundraiser | Fri., Sept. 17 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Greer City Hall, 301 E Poinsett St., Greer | $100 | Live and silent auction, food by Chef360, bar by the IB Adult Ballet Class, coffee bar by Synergy Coffee, and performances by International Ballet dancers. 🩰 Ⓟ

Saturday, Sept. 18

Listen

Nikki Talley | Sat., Sept. 18 | 2-4 p.m. | Paris Mountain State Park | Park fees | Nikki Talley will be singing her heart out while playing the acoustic guitar + mountain clawhammer banjo.

TryThis

Plant Swap | Sat., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Aligned With Nature, 309 Pelham St. | Free | Swap a plant, shop locally made items, or sell your own plant. 🎍

Apple Fest | Sat., Sept. 18 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Trailblazer Park | Free | Trailblazer Park is closing out the summer holiday with everything apples, live music, food trucks, and 60+ vendors. 🍎

September Vendor Market | Sat., Sept. 18 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St. | Free | Shop, eat and support your local businesses.

Featured Event

Atelier Maison & Co. Monthly Warehouse Sale | Sat., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Atelier Maison, 121 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC | Free | Escape to Asheville for Atelier Maison’s monthly Warehouse Sale featuring food, drinks, live local music, and up to 40% off discounts. Ⓟ

Sunday, Sept. 19

Greenville Triumph versus FC Tucson | Sun., Sept. 19 | 7 p.m. | Legacy Early College | 10+ | Catch a Greenville Triumph game with the family. ⚽

Week of Sept. 20-26

Monday, Sept. 20

Tuesday, Sept. 21

Dish

Authentic Indian Street Food | Tues., Sept. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | In this semi hands on class, Indian native Chitra Mehrotra will teach you how to prepare a few popular Indian dishes.

Featured Event

French Syrah Tasting with David McCarus of McCarus Beverage | Tues., Sept. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Wine House, 475 Haywood Rd., Ste. 8 | $45/person | Each guest will taste 5 wines and learn about the beautiful characteristics of one of the crowd-favorite varietals, and enjoy a plate of house charcuterie bites. Ⓟ

Wednesday, Sept. 22

TryThis

Chunky Knit Pumpkins Workshop | Wed., Sept. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Registration required | Learn multiple techniques to create a variety of textures and take home a set of 3 or 5 chunky knit pumpkins. 🎃

Network

Business On Tap | Wed., Sept. 22 | 5:30-7 P.M. | Hoppin’ GVL, 120 N. Markley St., Ste. 102 | Free | Bring your friends, grab your business cards and meet interesting people who have new ideas to share — bonus: first drink is free.

Dish

Sushi Making Class | Wed., Sept. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Learn to make 3 different rolls, and learn many tips like getting the sushi rice just right. 🍣

Thursday, Sept. 23

Dish

Charcuterie Board Making Class | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 6-7 p.m. | Wandering Bard Meadery, 1320 Hampton Ave. | $40 | Create your own small Italian Charcuterie Board while enjoying a flight of mead. 🧀

Featured Event

Four Perspectives - The Bank Building Studios | Now through Fri., Oct. 22 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Metropolitan Arts Council, 16 Augusta St. | Free | Each artist brings a unique point of view in their art practice — showing that during COVID, their work did not stop, but took on a creative intensity. Ⓟ

Friday, Sept. 24

TryThis

The Links at Fluor Field | Fri., Sept. 24-Sat., Sept. 25 | Multiple times | Fluor Field at the West End | $5+ | Grab a team + play 18 holes at the local baseball stadium. ⛳

Fireforge Brewery 4th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend | Fri., Sept. 24-Sun., Sept. 26 | 12-10 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.) + 12-8 p.m. (Sun.) | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St. | Free | Guten Tag! Wear your lederhosen, dirndl or pretzel necklace and be ready for stein hoisting, live music, festy fare, Oktoberfest lager + seasonal brews in commemorative mugs. 🍺 Ⓟ

The Rose Ball | Fri., Sept. 24 | 6-10 p.m. | The Poinsett Club, 807 E Washington St. | Prices vary | The 50th anniversary of the charity Rose Ball is back. 🌹

Featured Event

The Links at Fluor Field presented by Haas Family Golf benefitting First Tee Upstate — South Carolina | Fri., Sept. 24 -Sat., Sept. 25 | Fluor Field at the West End | $5+ admission, $50+ tee times | Play 18 holes of golf inside the Greenville Drive Stadium and enjoy food + drinks, swag bags, and prizes — plus a glow golf experience and open bar for evening players. ⛳Ⓟ

Saturday, Sept. 25

TryThis

Railfest | Sat., Sept. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park | Free | ! This free event features local railroad museums, model train associations, trackless train rides, face painting, caricature artists, balloon artists, and kids crafts. 🚂

Arts

Indie Craft Parade 2021 | Sat., Sept. 25 | 9-5 p.m. | Trailblazer Park | $5 | The parade is back for a 2021 season one-day festival full of local vendors and crafts - just in time for the holidays. 🧵

Listen

Rush Morgan | Sat., Sept. 25 | 2-4 p.m. | Paris Mountain State Park | Park fee | Catch Rush Morgan play Folk/Americana music at this outdoor concert. 🎸

Dish

Lunch & Learn “National Lobster Day” | Sat., Sept. 25 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $30 | Chef Craig will teach you how to make a delicious Lobster salad roll. 🦞

Featured Event

Hops & Herons Beer Festival | Sat., Sept. 25 | 2-6 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve, 601 Fork Shoals Rd. | $50 (early bird ticket prices until Sept. 9) | Beer festival ft. unlimited samples from 6 local breweries, live music, and food trucks, all in a scenic meadow inside Greenville’s 400+ acre Nature Preserve. 🍻 Ⓟ

Furman Football vs. Mercer Tickets On Sale | Sat., Sept. 25 | 2-5 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $25 | Arrive early for a reimagined gameday experience with the brand new Furman Fan Zone including a free concert, tailgate games, food trucks, and inflatables. Ⓟ

Sunday, Sept. 26

TryThis

Disco Bowling Night | Sun., Sept. 26 | 5 p.m. | Stone Pin Company, 304 E Stone Ave. | 20+ | Enjoy dinner + drinks and two hours of disco bowling with friends. 🎳

Listen

Counting Crows: Butter Miracle Tour | Sun., Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park | $32.50+ | Catch the famous Counting Crows at the amphitheatre for live music. 🎸

Edu

Fall Cookie Decorating - Sip & Design | Sun., Sept. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $60 | Chef Kris will be sharing the many tips she has learned from getting your icing to the right consistency to piping and outlining your cookie. 🍪

Week of Sept. 27-30

Monday, Sept. 27

Tuesday, Sept. 28

Drink

Beer Tasting and Beer Inspired Food Cooking Class | Tues., Sept. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station | $75 | Take a class where you can taste 6-8 different beers along with several “Beer inspired” foods. 🍻

Wednesday, Sept. 29

Thursday, Sept. 30

TryThis

Albino Skunk Music Festival 2021 | Thurs., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 2 | 10 a.m. | 4067 Jordan Rd. | $20+ | The annual Albino Skunk fest is back for live music, food vendors, and camping. 🎶

Featured Event

2021 A-List Awards Presented by Prisma Health | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Simpsonville Activity Center | 310 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville | $50 | Celebrate a successful year for our community and A-List Awards winners at the 2021 A-List Awards presented by Prisma Health (sponsorships available). Ⓟ

Local non-profit Set Free Alliance to host annual Gala | Thurs., Sept. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | $100 | Celebrating 20 years of missions and life-changing results, Set Free Alliance focuses on rescuing children from slavery and providing fresh water and medical aid to Africa and India. Ⓟ

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