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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
In Conversation with John Rhea
Sep 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a free event for SC author John Rhea for his new book, Lifer. He will be in conversation with author Michel Stone.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
In Conversation with Carol Baldwin
Sep 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Join us for a free In Conversation event with author Carol Baldwin for her new book, Half-Truths! She will be joined by fellow author Jo Hackl.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday Market on Main Street
Sep 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Street

On Saturday mornings from the beginning of May until the end of October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a bustling farmers’ market. The market features over 75 vendors selling the season’s freshest produce and the area’s most original and high quality crafts. Each week thousands of people flock to the TD Saturday Market for locally-sourced products where all food must be grown or produced within 100 miles of Greenville and crafters are highly-encouraged to use locally-sourced supplies.

There is something undeniably special about Greenville’s TD Saturday Market. We invite you to join us Saturday mornings to experience it for yourself!

Sunday, September 21, 2025
🍂 Gather GVL Presents: Fall Pop-Up Market 🎃
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gather GVL

Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Pop-Up Market!
Enjoy an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, and local pop-up vendors offering unique products and handmade goods.

🍁 What to Expect:
✔️ Live Music
✔️ Great Local Eats
✔️ Seasonal Vendors & Artisans
✔️ Family-Friendly Atmosphere
✔️ Fall Vibes All Around

📍 Location: Gather GVL, Greenville, SC
🎟️ Free to attend — all are welcome!

Support local, eat well, and kick off fall with your community!

Knit-n-Give
Sep 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

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

 

 

Monday, September 22, 2025
Signing Line with Kate Strickler
Sep 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Gallery at M. Judson

Identifying and dismantling 10 lies about the so-called good life, social media influencer Kate Strickler shares small, real-world changes you can make that add up to a new outlook on life. As you discover how to live and mother in ways that work for you and your family, you’ll stop just wishing your life away–and fall in love with the one you already have. If you love Kate Bowler and Kendra Adachi, you do not want to miss our Ticketed Signing Line with Kate Strickler!

Books Over Drinks with Kate Strickler
Sep 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Identifying and dismantling 10 lies about the so-called good life, social media influencer Kate Strickler shares small, real-world changes you can make that add up to a new outlook on life. As you discover how to live and mother in ways that work for you and your family, you’ll stop just wishing your life away–and fall in love with the one you already have. If you love Kate Bowler and Kendra Adachi, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Kate Strickler!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Author Event with Vishwas R. Gaitonde
Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop

Vishwas R. Gaitonde will read from his debut story collection, On Earth as It Is in Heaven, which won The Orison Fiction Prize.

“This luminous collection of short stories spans the globe, introducing us to memorable characters and written in exquisite prose. The men and women in these tales—many of whom are émigrés and expatriates—struggle to make sense of the customs and traditions of their new homes while also negotiating the passages of their personal and familial relationships. I was deeply moved by these stories and the characters’ travails and triumphs. It is indeed a pleasure to welcome this fantastic new voice in world literature.” —David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Meet the Presses with Loblolly, Good Printed Things, and Hub City
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop
September 25th 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Hub City Press will moderate a discussion with Andrew Mack of Loblolly Press and Lib Ramos of Good Printed Things on the work of small presses.

Page Pairings with Guest Authors Laura Resau and Elizabeth Bass Parman
Sep 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for our bi-monthly drop-in wine tasting event with authors Laura Resau and Elizabeth Bass Parman!

Friday, September 26, 2025
Greer Farmers Market with Greer Alive
Sep 26 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greer City Park

🚀🎶 Greer Alive and the Greer Farmers Market – Your Ultimate Friday Night Plans! 🍔🍻
If you’re looking for good vibes, great food, market vendors and live music that hits just right, Greer Alive and the Greer Farmers Market is where you need to be! 🎸✨
📍 Greer City Park
🕔 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎤 Live music, epic eats, market vendors and a chill outdoor vibe
🔥 Food Trucks & Drinks – Grab something delicious and sip on your favorite drink while you vibe to the music.
🛍️ Local Vendors – Find cool, unique items while you hang out.
🪑 Bring a blanket or chairs – Or just kick back on the lawn with your crew.
No plans? No problem. We just made ’em for you. 😉🔥
🚭 No Smoking | 🐶 No Pets Allowed | 👨‍👩‍👧 Children 16 & Under Must Be Accompanied by an Adult
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or policy modification to participate in a City of Greer program, service, activity, or public meeting are encouraged to contact us at 864-968-7008. Please make your request as early as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event

Ales & Tales
Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Gallery at M. Judson

Storytelling is not just entertainment: it’s a fundamental part of being human. Ales & Tales is a live storytelling open mic, akin to The Moth, but without the competitive aspect. Tellers take the mic to share personal stories, true-as-remembered, in six minutes or less with no notes. There are few rules: beyond the time limit and truth requirement, stories must follow the night’s theme, which is typically a one- to two-word prompt with LOTS of flexibility (like Dirt, Winter, Sunshine or Rigid).

Stories don’t have to be funny, but they can be. Stories should have an arc – a beginning, middle, and end – and perhaps a lesson snuck in there, too. Food and drinks, including alcohol, will be available for purchase; and the crowd is always friendly. Come relate to strangers, and turn them into pals!

September Theme: Crash Course

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday Market on Main Street
Sep 27 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Street

On Saturday mornings from the beginning of May until the end of October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a bustling farmers’ market. The market features over 75 vendors selling the season’s freshest produce and the area’s most original and high quality crafts. Each week thousands of people flock to the TD Saturday Market for locally-sourced products where all food must be grown or produced within 100 miles of Greenville and crafters are highly-encouraged to use locally-sourced supplies.

There is something undeniably special about Greenville’s TD Saturday Market. We invite you to join us Saturday mornings to experience it for yourself!

MasterChef All-Stars Live!
Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Mimosa Barre at Gather
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Gather GVL

Kick off your day with a FREE barre class hosted by The Bootyshop at Gather.

This all-levels class is designed to sculpt, tone, and energize — no shoes needed, just bring your barefoot best. Stay after class to sip, socialize, and connect with your community.

✅ What to bring:
– Yoga mat
– Water bottle
– No shoes needed (barre is done barefoot or in grippy socks)
– A friend & your best energy!

🎉 Free to attend — space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
Hosted by The Bootyshop.

✨ After class, keep the good vibes going — head over to Juice Box and treat yourself to a post-barre mimosa! 🥂
They’ll be serving up bubbly for purchase, perfect for sipping and socializing after your sweat sesh.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
John T. Edge in Conversation with George Singleton: House of Smoke
Sep 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hub City Bookshop
September 30th 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us for an evening with John T. Edge, host of the Emmy Award-winning television show TrueSouth and author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South. John T. Edge will be discussing his new memoir House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home with author George Singleton. Meet us for this exciting event at Hub City Bookshop on September 30th at 6 PM.

**NOTE** Your ticket includes a copy of the book.

Books Over Drinks with André Darlington
Sep 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
M.Judson Booksellers

Raise a glass to more than 60 of country music’s biggest hit albums with this spirited collection of music and mood-setting drink recipes—a delightful companion to the bestselling listening party guide, Booze & Vinyl. Features more than 100 cocktail recipes! If you love cocktails and country music, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with André Darlington!

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Lunch and Lit with Madeline Martin
Oct 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

The captivating new historical novel from Madeline Martin, set in Victorian London, tracing the lives of four women and the clandestine book club that frees them from the constraints of their husbands and homes. If you love Kate Quinn and Marie Bostwick, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Madeline Martin for The Secret Book Society!

Friday, October 3, 2025
Spooky Spartanburg Ghost Tour
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
One Morgan Square

Explore the haunted heart of Spartanburg on a spine-tingling walking tour led by psychic medium and paranormal magician Isaak Ivey. You hear stories about Magnolia Cemetery, Converse College, Morgan Square, and other Spartanburg landmarks. A member of Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators, Isaak combines chilling history, local legends, and paranormal storytelling to bring Spartanburg’s eerie past to life. From restless spirits and forgotten tragedies to mysterious landmarks that still whisper their secrets, this ghost tour is perfect for locals, visitors, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

-Guided by psychic medium, paranormal magician, and investigator Isaak Ivey

-Step into downtown Spartanburg’s haunted history and legendary ghost stories

-Experience chilling tales and supernatural lore brought vividly to life

-A night of magic, history, and entertainment

Saturday, October 4, 2025
Saturday Market on Main Street
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Street

On Saturday mornings from the beginning of May until the end of October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a bustling farmers’ market. The market features over 75 vendors selling the season’s freshest produce and the area’s most original and high quality crafts. Each week thousands of people flock to the TD Saturday Market for locally-sourced products where all food must be grown or produced within 100 miles of Greenville and crafters are highly-encouraged to use locally-sourced supplies.

There is something undeniably special about Greenville’s TD Saturday Market. We invite you to join us Saturday mornings to experience it for yourself!