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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A charming, heartfelt novel about the bonds of family, whether found or foretold, from the author of The Sweet Taste of Muscadines. If you love Patti Callahan Henry and Kristy Woodson Harvey, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Pamela Terry!
Friday, August 22 at 12:30
Chapman Cultural Center
The Last Train Robber
Did You Know America’s Last Train Robber Lived Out His Years in Spartanburg, SC?
He never meant to rob a moving train—or get caught in a shootout just blocks from the White House. But it really happened.
Climb aboard with author Wilson Casey to hear the firsthand account of the last moving train robbery in American history. In Bedlam on the W. Virginia Rails, Casey shares the incredible true story of Luman “Lu” Ramsdell, as told by the train robber himself. Dubbed “The B&O Zoot Suit Bandits” by the national press, Lu and his gang became infamous for their violent 1949 heist.
Lunch and Learn is sponsored by the Chapman Cultural Center
There are a limited number of seats, be sure to register in advance (even members!)
Admission: $5 for non-members / Free for SCHA members.
Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
Allen Lyle will be dropping by Hub City Bookshop on August 23 at 11 AM – 1 PM to sign copies of Red Sun Rising, the first installment in an exciting dark fantasy/sci-fi series.
We would love to know you are coming!
Join us for a special Golden Hour to celebrate the release of R.F. Kuang’s highly anticipated novel, Katabasis! This event is free, with specialty cafe items and books available for purchase. Author will not be here.
Join local author Scott Gould at The Bohemian Cafe (2 W. Stone Ave.) for the launch of his latest novel, Peace Like A River!
From the “great storyteller” (Natalie Jenner, author of The Jane Austen Society) Brooke Lea Foster, a captivating new novel set in 1965 and 1978 about a graduate student who returns with her sisters to their family’s summer home on Martha’s Vineyard and begins to unravel old family secrets. If you love Beatriz Williams and Karen White, you do not want to miss this Books Over Drinks event!
The Virgin Suicides meets I Have Some Questions For You with a dash of the horrors of Nightbitch in this debut suspense following one woman as she begins to uncover the truth of the death of her estranged best friend and the Sylvia Plath adoring girls they attended college with decades ago. If you love Kate Elizabeth Russell and Rebecca Makkai, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Penny Zang!
Join us for a free In Conversation event with Southern author Pete Candler to celebrate his book, A Deeper South!
Join us on August 28th at 6 PM for an evening with Jessica Pishko, author of The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy, a must-read for fans of Michelle Alexander, Gilbert King, Elizabeth Hinton, and Kathleen Belew.
Get a 10% discount on the book when you RSVP on Eventbrite and present it at the bookshop register!
Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist… until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew. If you love Megan Miranda and Rachel Hawkins, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Stacy Willingham!
Join us at M. Judson Booksellers for a free In Conversation event with Kathleen Casey, the Director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Furman University, to celebrate her new book, The Things She Carried!
In this resplendent debut novel, a beautiful love story unfolds for tenderhearted Gracie Harris—a mom of two and recent widow—as she navigates the unexpected curveballs that adulthood throws and takes her second chance to find love. If you love Annabel Monaghan and Linda Holmes, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Kate Hash!
Join us in taking 5,600 steps, one for every daily cancer diagnosis. Take a walk through luminaries to celebrate the strength of cancer survivors & honor the legacy of those who’ve passed.
Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training – 988 Day at MHAGC
In honor of 988 Day, Mental Health America of Greenville County is offering two free QPR Gatekeeper certification trainings on September 8th at our office.
Session 1: 10:00 AM – https://www.mhagc.org/event/qpr-gatekeeper-training/
Session 2: 3:00 PM – https://www.mhagc.org/event/qpr-gatekeeper-training-2/
Space is limited — RSVP required
What is QPR?
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training teaches you how to:
Recognize warning signs of suicide
Offer hope and support
Refer someone to life-saving resources
Gatekeepers can be anyone—parents, teachers, faith leaders, first responders, healthcare workers, and more.
Can’t make it? We offer QPR trainings year-round for schools, workplaces, and community groups.
Suicide prevention starts with all of us.
Find more Mental Health events at mhagc.org/events
We have partnered with the local organization Women, Life, and Science to host monthly science cafes, featuring speakers from various scientific communities and practices. This is a free event that takes place in the M. Judson Gallery.
From New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCoy—a spellbinding novel based on a true story: a beautiful young movie star of Hollywood’s Golden Age gives up her bright career to become a nun. If you love Kristen Harmel and Allison Pataki, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Sarah McCoy!
Join us for a free In Conversation event with Dan Leach to support his new novel, Junah at the End of the World! He will be in conversation with fellow author Scott Gould.
GVL Fit Fest is Greenville’s ultimate fitness and music festival, bringing energy, movement, and music to Fluor Field. This one-day celebration blends workouts, live DJs, and local talent with a vibrant lineup of food trucks, restaurants, gyms, and wellness vendors.
Expect a full-body experience—train hard, dance harder, and connect with the Upstate’s best in health and lifestyle. Whether you’re into yoga, HIIT, lifting, pickleball, running, Pilates, or just here for the wellness vibes, GVL Fit Fest is where fitness meets festival.
General admission to the event is completely free although registration is required.
Additional ticket opportunities are also available at a cost –
“Master of suspense” (Publishers Weekly) and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan returns with a thrilling novel about a bestselling author being stalked on tour. If you love Megan Miranda and Stacy Willingham, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Hank Phillippi Ryan!
Calling all poets and authors! Hosted by the South Carolina Governor’s School, this open mic night is a great way to showcase your latest writing project. Open to all, sign up at the event for a 5 minute time slot!