Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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It’s that time of the year again and excitement is in the air! Please join us for the Akanimo Cancer Foundation Annual 5K RUN/WALK event created to commemorate Akanimo’s birthday while raising funds to support childhood cancer research.
Akanimo Ekanem, born on June 13, 2007 & was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer called Desmoplastic Small Round Cell tumor (DSRCT) at 10 years old and battled bravely for 2 years and 2 months until Christmas Day, 2019. This is why we are passionate about childhood cancer research. This year, on what would have been Nimo’s 18th birthday, we call on you to be part of something extraordinary as we gather all over the world in our various communities to participate in this family and community event. We invite you to create a team in your location. You can also give to an individual team or the general team. It’s an event like no other, and we love that you are a part of something this phenomenal!
Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission – raising money to support childhood cancer research. Together, we can work towards a world where no child dies of cancer.
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults. Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm. Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.
Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities
**Special Art after Dark night**
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Salsa at Sunset – June 27, 2025 | Featuring Willie & the C.O.T. Band
No registration needed—this free event is open to all, so just show up and join the fun!
Get ready to move! Salsa at Sunset returns for its 10th season with a summer full of rhythm, culture, and connection. Hosted by Upstate International and proudly presented by BDV Solutions, this beloved free family-friendly outdoor series brings the joy of Latin music and dance to the heart of our community, every last Friday of the month from June through August.
This summer features the crowd-favorite bands and brings the heat with a dynamic mix of salsa, merengue, and Latin jazz that’ll keep you dancing all night long.
Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just want to feel the rhythm and have fun, this is your night to shine under the summer sky. Dance instruction is offered at the start of the evening, so bring your friends, your date, or your whole crew!
What to Expect:
Live music
Free beginner dance lesson to kick things off
Beautiful outdoor setting perfect for a summer night
A welcoming, diverse crowd of all ages
Alcoholic beverages available with wristband purchase (Wristbands: $3 each or 2 for $5 (must be 21+ with valid ID))
Free Dance lessons by Pura Alegria start at 6:15 PM
Live Band from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Camperdown Plaza, 20 E Broad Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Come celebrate 10 years of music, movement, and magic in the heart of our community. Mark your calendar for all three nights—June 27, July 25, and August 29—each with a different band bringing their own unique flavor to the series.
Let’s dance into summer—Salsa at Sunset is back!
The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.
Be part of something unforgettable. Be part of a wish granted.
🥾 About the Trailblaze Challenge
The Trailblaze Challenge is a life-changing endurance hike benefiting Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. This powerful journey tests you physically and emotionally—and the reward is even greater: helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
This fall marks our 10th anniversary season, and we’re looking for passionate adventurers ready to lace up and make a difference.
📣 How to Get Started
Ready to accept the challenge? Attend a free in-person info session to learn:
– How the Trailblaze Challenge supports local wish kids
– What’s involved with the hike, training, and fundraising
– How we support you every step of the way
No upfront commitment required—just curiosity and an open heart.
🎁 Bonus: Info session attendees will be entered to win a $100 REI gift card + exclusive Make-A-Wish South Carolina swag!
💙 Want to Do More?
Interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for the Fall ’25 Trailblaze Challenge? Reach out to us at: [email protected]
Be part of something unforgettable. Be part of a wish granted.
🥾 About the Trailblaze Challenge
The Trailblaze Challenge is a life-changing endurance hike benefiting Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. This powerful journey tests you physically and emotionally—and the reward is even greater: helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
This fall marks our 10th anniversary season, and we’re looking for passionate adventurers ready to lace up and make a difference.
📣 How to Get Started
Ready to accept the challenge? Attend a free in-person info session to learn:
– How the Trailblaze Challenge supports local wish kids
– What’s involved with the hike, training, and fundraising
– How we support you every step of the way
No upfront commitment required—just curiosity and an open heart.
🎁 Bonus: Info session attendees will be entered to win a $100 REI gift card + exclusive Make-A-Wish South Carolina swag!
💙 Want to Do More?
Interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for the Fall ’25 Trailblaze Challenge? Reach out to us at: [email protected]
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Be part of something unforgettable. Be part of a wish granted.
🥾 About the Trailblaze Challenge
The Trailblaze Challenge is a life-changing endurance hike benefiting Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. This powerful journey tests you physically and emotionally—and the reward is even greater: helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
This fall marks our 10th anniversary season, and we’re looking for passionate adventurers ready to lace up and make a difference.
📣 How to Get Started
Ready to accept the challenge? Attend a free in-person info session to learn:
– How the Trailblaze Challenge supports local wish kids
– What’s involved with the hike, training, and fundraising
– How we support you every step of the way
No upfront commitment required—just curiosity and an open heart.
🎁 Bonus: Info session attendees will be entered to win a $100 REI gift card + exclusive Make-A-Wish South Carolina swag!
💙 Want to Do More?
Interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for the Fall ’25 Trailblaze Challenge? Reach out to us at: [email protected]
Be part of something unforgettable. Be part of a wish granted.
🥾 About the Trailblaze Challenge
The Trailblaze Challenge is a life-changing endurance hike benefiting Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. This powerful journey tests you physically and emotionally—and the reward is even greater: helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
This fall marks our 10th anniversary season, and we’re looking for passionate adventurers ready to lace up and make a difference.
📣 How to Get Started
Ready to accept the challenge? Attend a free in-person info session to learn:
– How the Trailblaze Challenge supports local wish kids
– What’s involved with the hike, training, and fundraising
– How we support you every step of the way
No upfront commitment required—just curiosity and an open heart.
🎁 Bonus: Info session attendees will be entered to win a $100 REI gift card + exclusive Make-A-Wish South Carolina swag!
💙 Want to Do More?
Interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for the Fall ’25 Trailblaze Challenge? Reach out to us at: [email protected]
**Special Art after Dark night**
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults. Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm. Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.
Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Salsa at Sunset – July 25, 2025 | Featuring Calixto Oviedo
No registration needed—this free event is open to all, so just show up and join the fun!
Get ready to move! Salsa at Sunset returns for its 10th season with a summer full of rhythm, culture, and connection. Hosted by Upstate International and proudly presented by BDV Solutions, this beloved free family-friendly outdoor series brings the joy of Latin music and dance to the heart of our community, every last Friday of the month from June through August.
This summer features the crowd-favorite bands and brings the heat with a dynamic mix of salsa, merengue, and Latin jazz that’ll keep you dancing all night long.
Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just want to feel the rhythm and have fun, this is your night to shine under the summer sky. Dance instruction is offered at the start of the evening, so bring your friends, your date, or your whole crew!
What to Expect:
Live music
Free beginner dance lesson to kick things off
Beautiful outdoor setting perfect for a summer night
A welcoming, diverse crowd of all ages
Alcoholic beverages available with wristband purchase (Wristbands: $3 each or 2 for $5 (must be 21+ with valid ID))
Free Dance lessons by Pura Alegria start at 6:15 PM
Live Band from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Camperdown Plaza, 20 E Broad Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Come celebrate 10 years of music, movement, and magic in the heart of our community. Mark your calendar for all three nights—June 27, July 25, and August 29—each with a different band bringing their own unique flavor to the series.
Let’s dance into summer—Salsa at Sunset is back!
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults. Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm. Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.
Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities