Events Calendar
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.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is looking for donations of candy (no chocolate or peanut items), toys, youth experiences and more to make the annual Easter Egg Hunt a huge success for our community!
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It’s time to start gardening! Visit the Seed Library and pick up your Seed Starters kit at any participating location. Available as long as supplies last. No sign up necessary |
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Bring hope to the homebound.
DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS
INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS
No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!
ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES
Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!
ROUTE
PARTNERS
We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
MEAL PACKAGING
We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.
PET FOOD PACKAGING
Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.
MEAL DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.
Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.
Households that earn up to $60,000 per year may schedule an appointment to have their income taxes completed by our partners at Impact America at Spartanburg County Public Libraries at 151 S. Church St. in Spartanburg by calling 1-844-448-2972.
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Free tax prep for family’s that make under $60,000. Call 866-892-9211 to schedule an appointment. |
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Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+ |
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Make Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) your first stop on First Friday! Located in the historic Brandon Mill complex in the creative arts district of West Greenville, GCCA is a perfect place to begin the Metropolitan Arts Council’s monthly art walk.
The Art Center is open for extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, on the first Friday of every month for First Friday activities. In addition to viewing multiple exhibitions from both locally and nationally-recognized artists, at GCCA you’ll have the opportunity to meet the resident working artists, see their studio spaces and works in progress, and learn more about their personal style and artistic process.
The mission of GCCA is to enrich the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. Founded by a dedicated group of artists, teachers, and community leaders, the Art Center offers programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic circumstances.
Greenville’s Downtown Trolley (Route 903) provides visitors to the downtown area easy and free transport to the West Greenville area from July through September, every Thursday and Friday, 6pm to 11pm, and Saturdays, 5:30pm to 11pm. For real-time scheduling, download the FindGreenlink app on your phone and come visit!
3-IN-1 REPERTORY
Three plays. One production. Limitless innovation.
Converse Theatre & Dance presents three diversified and thought provoking plays in one production for an experience that explores fate and connection, the folly of human choice and inner strength.
Act 1 includes Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play COME AND GO and Benjamin Bettenbender’s dark comedy THE SIREN SONG OF STEPHEN JAY GOULD.
Act 2 features a new feminist twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Jeff Wanshel’s breathtaking adaptation, OPHELIA.
February 28 @ 7:30pm
February 29 @ 7:30pm
March 1 @ 7:30pm
March 2 @ 7:30pm
March 3 @ 2:30pm
Admission
$10 Adults + $2 fee
$ 5 Youth 22 & under + $1 fee
Free for Converse students, faculty and staff – Show your Converse ID at the door.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This production is rated PG-13 for mature themes.
The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist as they embark on unexpected journeys Into The Woods. With a Tony Award-winning score by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this show explores what happens after your fairytale wishes come true. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and Beanstalk as they go beyond “ever after” to find out what happens next on their journey.
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Instructor: Stephan Martin
$15 Non-member Adult**
(**Arboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes.)
BRN – Elective, 1 hour | BREG – Elective, 1 hour
Limit: 30
Be part of a unique virtual stargazing community as we gather online to explore the constellations, bright stars, planets and deep sky objects of the winter night sky with local astronomer Stephan Martin as our guide. All you need is a smartphone or mobile device, a free downloadable astronomy app and an internet connection to join from the warmth and safety of your own stargazing location. Steve will point out some of the celestial wonders of the night sky during this time of year and share their myths and legends.
Stephan Martin is an astronomer and educator who taught at colleges and universities for more than 25 years. He has lectured on light pollution and its effects on the environment and has offered stargazing and introductory astronomy workshops domestically and internationally. He was formerly the supervisor of the Williams College observatory, where he participated in research expeditions around the world to study and observe solar eclipses. cosmicconversations.weebly.com
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is looking for donations of candy (no chocolate or peanut items), toys, youth experiences and more to make the annual Easter Egg Hunt a huge success for our community!
Bring hope to the homebound.
DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS
INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS
No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!
ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES
Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!
ROUTE
PARTNERS
We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
MEAL PACKAGING
We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.
PET FOOD PACKAGING
Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.
MEAL DISTRIBUTION
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.
The event guest speaker is the Honorable Deb Sofield. She will present her talk entitled, “Resilience, Strength, Courage for the Journey.”
Deb Sofield is a dynamic speaker, coach and author of five books. She is a radio talk show host on the Salem Network and President of her own Executive Speech Coaching Company. Recognized for her work in improving the lives of others and her contribution to the state of South Carolina and the nation, Sofield was awarded the Order of the Palmetto – the state of South Carolina’s highest honor.
We hope you can join us to hear from Deb and what is sure to be an inspiring and motivational message! You can learn more about Deb by viewing her Facebook page or website.
RSVP to the contact information above, or click the button below by Feb. 26, 2024
Doubles with Almost Deuce
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This production is rated PG-13 for mature themes.
The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist as they embark on unexpected journeys Into The Woods. With a Tony Award-winning score by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this show explores what happens after your fairytale wishes come true. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and Beanstalk as they go beyond “ever after” to find out what happens next on their journey.
Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST
Admission to regular dances: Ages 14 and above– $10 cash; under 14 free if accompanied and supervised by a paying individual 16 or older. No coins please!
Are you a beginner? We strongly encourage you to attend our FREE beginner classes before every dance. Class starts at 7:30 PM. This is your chance to learn the basics of Contra dancing or just refresh what you know.
Please park completely on the grass. We want to make the roads clear for emergency vehicles to be able to easily get through. We also do not want to have any problems with the law. If possible, car pool to save on parking space. Thank you for your attention on this matter.
CAMPING is available on the grounds for $5 per person. Showers and bathrooms are available.
Check out our potluck dinner! We will periodically host potlucks before or after special events such as the Monster Mash dance or board meetings, but will announce them ahead of time, so stay posted and/or sign up to receive notification through the Yahoo Groups email updates.
Consider serving a term (or two) on our board. Harvest Moon Folk Society is always looking for a few good folks who would help give back to the contra dancing community. More information from any board member, or at the entry desk at any RFL dance. Please fill out the Board Application form to join our dedicated group of volunteers.
3-IN-1 REPERTORY
Three plays. One production. Limitless innovation.
Converse Theatre & Dance presents three diversified and thought provoking plays in one production for an experience that explores fate and connection, the folly of human choice and inner strength.
Act 1 includes Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play COME AND GO and Benjamin Bettenbender’s dark comedy THE SIREN SONG OF STEPHEN JAY GOULD.
Act 2 features a new feminist twist on Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Jeff Wanshel’s breathtaking adaptation, OPHELIA.
February 28 @ 7:30pm
February 29 @ 7:30pm
March 1 @ 7:30pm
March 2 @ 7:30pm
March 3 @ 2:30pm
Admission
$10 Adults + $2 fee
$ 5 Youth 22 & under + $1 fee
Free for Converse students, faculty and staff – Show your Converse ID at the door.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
This production is rated PG-13 for mature themes.
The modern-day classic brings together everyone’s favorite storybook characters with a twist as they embark on unexpected journeys Into The Woods. With a Tony Award-winning score by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this show explores what happens after your fairytale wishes come true. Join Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and Beanstalk as they go beyond “ever after” to find out what happens next on their journey.