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What’s happening in the GVL this weekend? August 18 – 20, 2017

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Here are all of the events you need to know about this weekend August 18 – 20 in Greenville, SC. Plan your weekend accordingly.

FRIDAY:

MustDo: Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi | Music by jazz + funk band, Groove Planet | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Listen: Chris Botti Live in Concert | Peace Center | 8 – 11 p.m. | Limited tickets left |$45 – $65 | A celebration of melodic trumpet balladry

  • Tru South Band, Southern Rocking Blues | Dr. Mac Arnold’s Blues Restaurant | 8 – 11 p.m. | $5 - $10 cover

Sing: Karaoke night | Upstate Craft Beer co. | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. | We call dibs on “Don’t Stop Believin’” 🎤

SATURDAY:

Opening: Growler Haus grand opening party | 12 Lois Ave in the Village of West Greenville | 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. | Live music, special beers by local breweries + food specials

  • Carolina Karate New Dojo Open House | 2015 Laurens Rd. | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Kids can participate in fun karate games + free snacks.

PopUp: Swamp Fox Donuts | Swamp Rabbit Brewery | 12 – 5 p.m.

TryThis: Beginners Stand Up Paddle Demo | Sunrift Adventures on Saluda Lake | Learn how to use a stand-up paddle board by the pros. Class is $40 | Email outandabout@sunrift.com to register.

Listen: Brooks Dixon Band | The Velo Fellow | 9 p.m.

Dance: Saturday Night Swing | Upstate Swing Dance Events | 156 Landmark Dr. | $8; 7 – 11 p.m.

Party: Block party ft. Padenrich Station | Upstate Craft Beer Co. | 5 – 8 p.m.

  • Summer House Party | SIP Whiskey and Wine bar | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | SIP will host three different house DJ’s to keep the party rolling through the night.

ForKids: Snow White lunch at the Melting Pot | 12 – 4 p.m. | $15 for kids, $25 for adults - call 864-297-5035 for reservations

SUNDAY:

Listen: Derek Webb acoustic show | Grateful Brew | 8 – 10 p.m.

Health: Pilates and Pints | Brewery 85 | 1 – 3 p.m. | $10

Art: Artist talks with Grainger Mckoy | Greenville County Art Museum | 2 – 3 p.m.

HAPPENING SOON:

PlanAhead: Premier Networking Workshop | HTI (training room) | 105 N Spring St. | Thursday, August 24 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $279 – 337 | Join Phil Yanov, of Tech After Five + Manfred Gollent for a day long experiential workshop to up the ante on your networking skills. Register here.

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