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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Larry the Cable Guy
Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Larry the Cable Guy is a multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. He has his own line of merchandise and continues to tour across the United States. Larry has created The Git-R-Done Foundation, which was named after Larry’s signature catchphrase, and has donated more than 7 million dollars to various charities.

Friday, April 25, 2025
Bullington Gardens Annual Spring Plant Sale
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Mark your calendars for Bullington Gardens’ Annual Spring Plant Sale, a must-visit event for gardening enthusiasts! Discover a unique selection of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, veggies, and tomatoes, all carefully curated to inspire your garden. This year, we’re also highlighting a variety of pollinator-friendly plants to support local ecosystems and bring life to your outdoor spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our sale offers something for everyone, with expert advice on hand to help you make the most of your selections. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate beauty and sustainability in your garden!

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Bullington Gardens Annual Spring Plant Sale
Apr 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Mark your calendars for Bullington Gardens’ Annual Spring Plant Sale, a must-visit event for gardening enthusiasts! Discover a unique selection of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, veggies, and tomatoes, all carefully curated to inspire your garden. This year, we’re also highlighting a variety of pollinator-friendly plants to support local ecosystems and bring life to your outdoor spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our sale offers something for everyone, with expert advice on hand to help you make the most of your selections. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate beauty and sustainability in your garden!

Sunday, April 27, 2025
Gutfeld Live 2025
Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Join Greg Gutfeld, Comedian Tom Shillue & a surprise guest for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, insight & surprises. You watch him on the Five, he’s with you weeknights on GUTFELD!, and you may have seen him on stage before, but GUTFELD LIVE ’25 is one massive beautiful mess like no other! Don’t miss Greg in-person and out-of-studio like you’ve never seen him before, as he eviscerates hypocrisy and tackles the issues of today with Tom Shillue – all without worrying about those pesky government censors.  You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wonder if it’s tax-deductible…and you’ll leave smarter and better looking. It’s therapy for anyone who says on a daily basis: “Honey, what the hell happened to our country?” Come join us on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3pm, when SMA will morph into a disinformation-free zone.

Improv Comedy Show with Laughing Stock
Apr 27 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hoppin' Greenville

Laughing Stock Improv and has put together an hour of FAST & FUNNY improv comedy games! We have been performing around Greenville since 2007 and we’re excited to play another full hour of shortform improv comedy for you guys. HOPPIN’ GVL, April. 27th, 7:30-8:30pm, $5.00 at door (cash or card)

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center

Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, and producer with an impressive career spanning multiple mediums. Known for his unique humor centered on life observations, Gaffigan has achieved numerous milestones, including seven Grammy nominations, three Emmy wins, and two New York Times bestsellers. His 11th special, The Skinny, will premiere on Hulu in November 2023 as the streamer’s first original stand-up for their new comedy vertical, following the success of his 10th special Dark Pale, which was critically praised as his best yet.

Friday, May 2, 2025
Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!
May 2 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center

Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, and producer with an impressive career spanning multiple mediums. Known for his unique humor centered on life observations, Gaffigan has achieved numerous milestones, including seven Grammy nominations, three Emmy wins, and two New York Times bestsellers. His 11th special, The Skinny, will premiere on Hulu in November 2023 as the streamer’s first original stand-up for their new comedy vertical, following the success of his 10th special Dark Pale, which was critically praised as his best yet.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Flowers for Mom
May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

This class offers a creative, hands-on experience perfect for all skill levels!  Participants will decorate terracotta pots using vibrant paints to transform each one into a heartfelt gift just in time for Mother’s Day.  Feel free to get creative with your design!  Everyone will get seeds to take home with them to plant in the pot once the paint is dry, creating a thoughtful and lasting token of appreciation for Mother’s Day.

Tuesday May 6th, 2:00 – 4:00. $20/$15 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.

Friday, May 16, 2025
Colin & Brad Asking For Trouble
May 16 @ 7:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. With lightning-fast wit, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking for Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business. Learn more at colinandbradshow.com.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Sturgill Simpson
May 20 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Sturgill Simpson presents Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies? tour, coming to Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on May 20-21, 2025.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Sturgill Simpson
May 21 @ 8:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Sturgill Simpson presents Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies? tour, coming to Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on May 20-21, 2025.

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Healthy Trees, Thriving Landscapes
May 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

In this series of classes learn about tree health care and maintenance.

By cultivating and protecting healthy diverse habitats for pollinators, for wildlife, for healthy flora and fauna, we benefit the individuals who live in and enjoy these spaces and for our community, as a whole. By creating natural areas in your yard and leaving the leaves each fall you can benefit many kinds of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals which depend on the native plants and their fallen leaves and seeds for shelter, food and habitat.

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better!

May 22, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Garden Jubilee
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Hendersonville

Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Memorial Day weekend. With nearly 200 plant and craft vendors lining Main Street, the Historic downtown will be transformed into a garden wonderland. 

Local and regional nurseries, orchards and crafters will offer a wide variety of plants and handmade delights and gardening experts will be on hand to share the latest gardening tips and techniques. 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Purple Party! Using Lavender
May 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Let’s dive deep into lavender!  Participants will learn about the history of this plant, discover how it’s used to promote relaxation and wellness, and make their own DIY lavender products to take home.  We will make bath salts, pillow sprays, and tea blends to bring relaxation home!

Tuesday May 27, 2025, 2:00-4:00. $25.00/$21 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Garden Arts Festival
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens

GardenArts Festival

Sat May 31st 10:00am – 4:00pm (EDT)
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens,1050 Willis Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Experience the Magic at Clevedale’s GardenArts Festival 2025! 🎨🌺

Picture local artisans showcasing their masterpieces under majestic pecan trees, while the enchanting melodies of guitar duo Bryan Ashley Jones and Melanie Jean float through the historic grounds. ✨ What’s in store:
• 25+ Local Artists
• Handcrafted Treasures
• Food & Wine Garden
• Live Music Performance
• Chance to Win Exclusive Prizes

Make it a perfect Saturday exploring art, savoring local flavors, and creating memories at one of Spartanburg’s premier art destinations! Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM FREE ADMISSION

Sunday, June 1, 2025
Comedy Improv Show with Laughing Stock
Jun 1 @ 7:30 pm
Hoppin' Greenville

Fast Funny Improv games at HOPPIN’ GVL!! We are amped to show you the shortform improv games we’ve been working on. We’re like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?!” but we take YOUR ideas and turn them into comedy LIVE!

See you Sunday June 1st at HOPPIN’ GVL 7:30-8:30pm only $5 cash/card.

Get there early for a drink & to order food next door at Todaro Pizza.

Saturday, June 7, 2025
Meet Lucille Ball – Portrayed by Leslie Goddard
Jun 7 @ 2:00 pm
Hartness Performing Arts Center on the Christ Church School Campus

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm.

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Every week, some 11 million families tuned in to watch I Love Lucy, the CBS sitcom starring Ball and her real-life spouse Desi Arnaz. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off-screen, she and Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies, building a production empire. But even as her celebrity stature soared, Ball sometimes struggled with the divergence between the onscreen Lucy Ricardo and the real-life woman offscreen. In this historical portrayal, historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings Lucille Ball to life, paying tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Fairy Tea Party
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Bullington Gardens

Join the magical fairies at Bullington Gardens for a special Fairy Tea Party. Start your journey with a guided walk through the Fairy Trail. Your child will make their own wand followed by tea and cookies in the pavilion. This event is for children ages 7 and up. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Three different dates to choose from!

June 10th, June 24th, or July 12th at 10:00AM, $28.00/per child, $21 for Friends of Bullington Gardens. Limit of 12 children per event.

Gardening and Planting for Pollinators 2025
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

By cultivating and protecting healthy diverse habitats for pollinators, for wildlife, for healthy flora and fauna, we benefit the individuals who live in and enjoy these spaces and for our community, as a whole. By creating natural areas in your yard and leaving the leaves each fall you can benefit many kinds of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals which depend on the native plants and their fallen leaves and seeds for shelter, food and habitat.

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better!

Tuesday June 10,  1:00 – 3:00

Friday, June 13, 2025
DISCUSSION: Erma Bombeck
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am
Senior Action

This event is a discussion, not an in-character performance.

Erma Bombeck captured with paring-knife-sharp humor the daily life of a new post-WWII American phenomenon: the suburban housewife. Having figured out from her own personal experience that if you can laugh at it you can live with it, she chronicled the housewife’s daily struggles in her column “At Wit’s End” from 1965 to 1996, eventually appearing in more than over 900 newspapers across the country. She also shared both poignant and hilarious observations in 12 books, including the best sellers The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank and If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? Bombeck brought to American awareness the lives of homemakers whose efforts often felt invisible and taken for granted. Erma poked fun at kids, diets, husbands, housework and, especially, herself. She let women across America know: you are not alone. In fact, we number in the millions. I, too, am an American housewife and I will laugh by your side.