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Friday, April 12, 2024
Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

Green Tie Gala
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

The Greenville Zoo Foundation will hold its third annual Green Tie Gala at Zen in downtown Greenville. Wear your green (if you wish) and attend this exclusive fundraising event to support the Greenville Zoo. Guests will meet ambassador animals as they enjoy cocktails and peruse an exciting array of silent auction items. A seated dinner and live auction will round out an evening of elegance and fun. All proceeds received from the Green Tie Gala will go towards projects essential to improving animal habitats and guest experience.

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Community Yoga Class
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Courtyard Greenville Downtown

If you’re looking for a way to relax and unwind, you may want to check out a free community yoga class being offered by Crunch Fitness this Saturday, April 13 in the Courtyard. With a new location in Cherrydale, they’re celebrating by offering a free yoga classes and a chance to win a membership. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get in touch with your inner zen.

Pharmacy Coffee Artists’ Market
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pharmacy Coffee
Join us for our Artists’ Pop-Up monthly series in the Montgomery Building arcade outside our coffeeshop, each second Saturday from 10am-2pm.
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Our next Spring Artists’ Market is this Saturday, April 13th, 10am-2pm! We have 7 new vendors this market, and 5 returning artists. Who are you most excited to shop this month?
🌈 April Market Vendors:
• A Little Something Extra- crochet and macrame @_alittlesomethingextra_
• MrDearybury.com- stationery and stickers @mrdearybury
• At Home Apothecary- herbal remedies, balms, and handcrafted leather goods @theathomeapothecary
• Marianna Jane Designs- custom gift packaging @mariannajanedesigns
• Bradstreet Englert Creative- soaps @bradstreetenglertcreative
• Brownie Boutique- baked goods @the.brownieboutiquellc
• Color My World Glass Art- stained glass
• The Madhouse Charm- charms, gibbets, accessories
• A Crown of Glory- diffusers and candles @acrownofglory62
• So Good Pop Up Shop- permanent jewelry @sogoodpopup
• N3rd_bird!- digital art and pins
• Wobbly Bear Studio- upcycled textiles and stickers
#spartanburgdowntownculture
Shop 10-15 local makers and creative small businesses: paintings and graphic design, jewelry and home decor, woodcraft, metal- and leather-working, soaps and candles, succulents and florals, ceramics and textiles, photography, vintage resale, funky finds, and more.
Email [email protected] with your business name and details if interested in joining our vendors’ outreach list for future markets.
#pharmacycoffee864 #spartanburgdowntownculture
Spring Artisan Market
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Reinvintage Warehouse

Join us for our Annual Spring Artisan Market at Reinvintage Warehouse. IN addition to our resident artists and curators we will have additional tent vendors for the day as well as food trucks and demonstrations!
Make plans to join us and bring your friends for a great time!

Yoga in the Garden
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve

Yoga in the Garden with Kristin Shook
Saturdays at 10:30 am
April 6 – June 22
Hatcher Garden Activities Deck

Please register each week for Yoga in the Garden.
Suggested donation is $15 and can be paid online or in person.
All donations keep Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve a beautiful, peaceful place for all to enjoy.

Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, April 14, 2024
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Monday, April 15, 2024
Monday Morning Yoga
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fretwell Spartanburg

BYOM – Bring Your Own Mat and enjoy a challenging but fun yoga session at Fretwell!

Every Monday morning, Lisa will be teaching a class that’s fun for all ages and levels.

Donations for the instructor are welcome.

Participation is at your own risk.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Empower Hour
Apr 16 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Black Market Tuesday
Apr 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
McClellan’s at Monarch Cafe’

Hey there! We’ve got some exciting news to share that’s tailor-made for movers and shakers like you. Black Market Tuesday is making its triumphant return with Season 2, and trust us, it’s going to be an absolute game-changer! 🌟

🗓️ Get ready to mark your calendars for April 16th, 2024, because that’s when the series kicks off, and from there, it’s every third Tuesday that promises to be a whirlwind of innovation and opportunity. 🌪️ But here’s the catch: we’re talking limited spots for vendors, and we know you don’t want to miss out on this prime chance to showcase the incredible services your business has to offer.

🛍️ Picture this: a vibrant marketplace buzzing with excitement, filled to the brim with enthusiastic attendees eager to connect with businesses just like yours. Now, imagine being at the forefront of it all, making meaningful connections and leaving a lasting impression on everyone you meet. Sounds pretty incredible, right?

💼 So, here’s the scoop: vendors, the time to act is NOW. Snag your spot before they’re all gone, and let’s make sure your business shines bright at Black Market Tuesday. And attendees, don’t wait a moment longer – register through the link provided and get ready to immerse yourselves in an unforgettable experience of networking, discovery, and community. 🎊

 

NEW VENDERS WELCOMED https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-market-tuesday-season-2-registration-874493863687

$50.00

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Storytime at Fiction Addiction
Apr 18 @ 10:30 am
Fiction Addiction

Fiction Addiction Storytime

Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.

Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at [email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.

Visit : fictionaddiction.com

THIRD THURSDAY MARKET
Apr 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Poe West

Let’s make Thursdays fun again! Join the fun at this market for start-ups to celebrate minority and women-owned businesses and see all that Poe West has to offer!

Yoga on the Lawn
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fretwell Spartanburg

This yoga class is fun for all ages and levels. Participation is at your own risk.

For this yoga flow, we’ll ease into an energetic (and perhaps slightly challenging) session, before slowing back down for a lovely outdoor shavasana.

 

BYOM – Bring Your Own Mat and enjoy a challenging but fun yoga session at Fretwell!

The event is FREE to attend, but donations for the instructor are welcome.

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Anderson Makers Market
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rocky River
We’d like to invite you to join us at the 5th semi-annual Anderson Makers Market on April 20th at Rocky River! The event will feature over 100+ of the Upstate’s best vendors in a variety of categories including art, crafts, home decor, clothing, accessories, farm goods, vintage items, bath & beauty, woodworking, and more.
Along with an outstanding selection of vendors, local food trucks, beverage carts, live music, and Greenville’s own, Alpaca Southern, will be on-site to offer shoppers even more entertainment throughout the event!

For more information, please visit: https://www.truesouthernevents.com/spring-makers-market.
Yoga in the Garden
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve

Yoga in the Garden with Kristin Shook
Saturdays at 10:30 am
April 6 – June 22
Hatcher Garden Activities Deck

Please register each week for Yoga in the Garden.
Suggested donation is $15 and can be paid online or in person.
All donations keep Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve a beautiful, peaceful place for all to enjoy.

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trailblazer Park

Join us on April 20th at Trailblazer Park for a reunion unlike any other!

Come enjoy delicious BBQ bites from some amazing local and guest pitmasters and chefs, live music, unlimited beverages, artisan market, great company and experience the joy of coming together as a community for an incredible cause – IDefine.

Over 30 pitmasters and chefs will be joining together as teams to cook over 15 different BBQ dishes! Each one of our amazing menu items created by our talented chefs will be ALL-INCLUSIVE, so you can eat and enjoy all day long!

ONE ticket price gets you FOUR hours of all the BBQ you can enjoy AND unlimited beverages!