Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Netflix Binge: Sugar Rush Christmas
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Binge the entire first season of the holiday edition of “Sugar Rush” every Tuesday in December. This week we will be viewing episodes 3 & 4. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Greenville
Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dave and Buster's - Greenville

It’s the ultimate trivia mashup: Quiz by Geeks Who Drink, fun & games by Dave & Buster’s. The ultimate trivia party is finally here. Geeks Who Drink and Dave & Buster’s have teamed up to bring you the Dave & Buster’s Trivai Show. It’s a whole new format that combinest he super-social Geeks Who Drink trivia night with all the frenetic game-show action you’d expect from Dave & Buster’s. Get ready for pop culture-centric trivia where winners receive Power Cards. In between rounds, join in on the physical challenge fun for bonus prizes – or just gawk at the people who do. All in all, it’s two hours and it’s free to play. No reservations needed, just show up! Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team!

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Oct 3, 2023 to Dec 26, 2023 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Teens Watch: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Headquarters Library

Suit up and follow Mile Morales on his adventures in the multiverse with Gwen Stacy! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Movie rated PG.

Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question.

Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻

Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Third Thursdays Theatre: The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Taylors Library

Watch and discuss The Shop Around the Corner (1940). Led by former OLLI instructor Chip Kaufmann. Film is not rated.

A remarkable blend of comedy, drama, and romance that takes place during the Christmas holidays in pre-WWII Budapest. Remade as the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail.

Registration required. call 864-268-5955 to register.

Dinner And A Movie – Edward Scissorhands
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

This themed menu not only reflects the movie’s themes of Whisical Sattire and overall craziness!

Topiary Crudité – snip Your vegetables right off the tree

Scissor Cut Noodles with Spicy Asian Shrimp – Pho Style broth, Cut Ramen, Stir fried shrimp, scallions

Chopped Salad – Chopped lettuce, egg, tomato, avocado, red onion, pepperoni, olives, Feta cheese, in an oregano vinaigrette

Scissorhand Kabobs – Charred Steak, Peppers, Onions, Squash in an herb marinate over “dirty” Rice with a creole demiglace

“Ambrosia” Dessert Salad

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Greenville
Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dave and Buster's - Greenville

It’s the ultimate trivia mashup: Quiz by Geeks Who Drink, fun & games by Dave & Buster’s. The ultimate trivia party is finally here. Geeks Who Drink and Dave & Buster’s have teamed up to bring you the Dave & Buster’s Trivai Show. It’s a whole new format that combinest he super-social Geeks Who Drink trivia night with all the frenetic game-show action you’d expect from Dave & Buster’s. Get ready for pop culture-centric trivia where winners receive Power Cards. In between rounds, join in on the physical challenge fun for bonus prizes – or just gawk at the people who do. All in all, it’s two hours and it’s free to play. No reservations needed, just show up! Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team!

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Oct 3, 2023 to Dec 26, 2023 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question.

Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻

Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Winter Reading: Feast Your Eyes
Dec 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join us for a Great British Baking Show Holiday Marathon. See the amazing Christmas and New Year’s themed baked creations of these talented chefs. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Teen Pizza Mania + Movie
Jan 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Watch the new movie, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” create your own pizza restaurant logo, make “pizzerts,” and enjoy pizza. Film rated PG. Ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Cowpens Movie Night: Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”
Jan 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cowpens Library

Join us as we watch the Oscar winning film, Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio.”

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
“Metropolis” discussion
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this classic science fiction film of silent era.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Trivia
Jan 9 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Group Therapy Pub & Playground

Join us Tuesday for a fun night of trivia at Group Therapy. Whether you’re a trivia expert, or just want to get out of the house on a Tuesday, you’re welcome on our team! Trivia is 7:00 – 9:00pm. We will meet at 6:30pm, to make sure we get a table. Happy hour is 4:00 – 7:00pm if you want to arrive early. Make sure to RSVP as we have a limited number. We comment how to find us 30 minutes before the event.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Literary Bingo
Jan 10 @ 6:00 pm
M. Judson

It’s Bookish Game Night at M. Judson! Join us and our friends at the Greenville County Library for a night of Literary Bingo, complete with prizes. Look for this event once a month, for a regular dose of fun.

This is a free event.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
David Lynch’s “Dune” (1984) discussion
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the immaculate fever dream that is David Lynch’s “Dune”.

It is currently streaming on HBO Max.

Go On, Be Brave Film Screening
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm
Regal Hollywood - Greenville

This inspiring film follows Andrea Lytle Peet’s incredible race against time and attempt at the impossible – to be the first person with ALS to complete a marathon in all 50 states. Andrea declared her goal in Year 5 of her ALS diagnosis…right before a pandemic shut down all races. Go On, Be Brave is not just a “sports” or “disease” documentary. It inspires the audience to answer a universal question… What does it mean to truly live?

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Virtual Writers Workshops
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
online w/ Carl Sandburg Home

Join writers and poets from across the country each month for a virtual writing workshop. A link will be added to their name when more details and sign-up information becomes available. These workshops are geared towards amateur writers, ages 16 and older recommended. Follow us on Facebook for notifications too.

2024 Virtual Writers Workshops

January 23 – Tony Robles
February 26 – Ruba Ahmed
March – Amber Rose Crowtree

2023 Workshop Writers : Angela Evans, Tom Tenbrunsel, Robert Edward Miss, Kenneth Chamblee, Yasmin Mays, Shannon Yong, Jennifer McGaha, Erica Reid, Raymond McNally, Jane Waldrop, Francis Pearce, Eric Nelson, Darren Todd.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Southern Author Expo
Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Hughes Main Library

Each year, the Southern Author Expo offers the chance to meet and greet selected regional authors as well as listen to special featured speakers as they share information on their latest books, their writing process, and other literary themes.

Are you a local author interested in submitting your work for consideration for the next Southern Author Expo? See submission guidelines below and submit your application by August 25.

“The Fifth Element” discussion
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this fun sci-fi epic!

The Fifth Element is currently free to watch on YouTube (I assume with ads).

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
“Ex Machina” discussion
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the wonderful film about Ai.

Ex Machina is currently streaming on HBO Max.