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.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Apr 16 @ 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.

Friday, April 17, 2026
The Mountaintop
Apr 17 all-day
The Warehouse Theatre

A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  One of the most produced plays of the last 15 years, we’re finally bringing it to Greenville. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Katori Hall, this is a moving and surprising take on MLK. What starts out as a realistic drama slowly becomes something bigger, and it is in these moments that the play truly transcends what you may or may not think of MLK. It’s a play that illustrates sometimes it’s helpful to humanize our heroes.

With a cannot-miss ending that adds to the surprise, this is a drama with humor and insight that illuminates a vitally important moment in American history. Given our audience’s love for our recent history plays (ASSASSINS, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY) this will be another can’t miss production.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you enjoyed PIPELINE, ALL MY SONS, IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, “The Crown,” “The Great,” “Underground Railroad,” or Selma.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Mountaintop
Apr 18 all-day
The Warehouse Theatre

A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  One of the most produced plays of the last 15 years, we’re finally bringing it to Greenville. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Katori Hall, this is a moving and surprising take on MLK. What starts out as a realistic drama slowly becomes something bigger, and it is in these moments that the play truly transcends what you may or may not think of MLK. It’s a play that illustrates sometimes it’s helpful to humanize our heroes.

With a cannot-miss ending that adds to the surprise, this is a drama with humor and insight that illuminates a vitally important moment in American history. Given our audience’s love for our recent history plays (ASSASSINS, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY) this will be another can’t miss production.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you enjoyed PIPELINE, ALL MY SONS, IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, “The Crown,” “The Great,” “Underground Railroad,” or Selma.

Sunday, April 19, 2026
The Mountaintop
Apr 19 all-day
The Warehouse Theatre

A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  One of the most produced plays of the last 15 years, we’re finally bringing it to Greenville. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Katori Hall, this is a moving and surprising take on MLK. What starts out as a realistic drama slowly becomes something bigger, and it is in these moments that the play truly transcends what you may or may not think of MLK. It’s a play that illustrates sometimes it’s helpful to humanize our heroes.

With a cannot-miss ending that adds to the surprise, this is a drama with humor and insight that illuminates a vitally important moment in American history. Given our audience’s love for our recent history plays (ASSASSINS, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY) this will be another can’t miss production.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you enjoyed PIPELINE, ALL MY SONS, IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, “The Crown,” “The Great,” “Underground Railroad,” or Selma.

Knit-n-Give
Apr 19 @ 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

 

 

Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Apr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, April 23, 2026
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Apr 23 @ 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.

Friday, April 24, 2026
The Mountaintop
Apr 24 all-day
The Warehouse Theatre

A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  One of the most produced plays of the last 15 years, we’re finally bringing it to Greenville. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Katori Hall, this is a moving and surprising take on MLK. What starts out as a realistic drama slowly becomes something bigger, and it is in these moments that the play truly transcends what you may or may not think of MLK. It’s a play that illustrates sometimes it’s helpful to humanize our heroes.

With a cannot-miss ending that adds to the surprise, this is a drama with humor and insight that illuminates a vitally important moment in American history. Given our audience’s love for our recent history plays (ASSASSINS, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY) this will be another can’t miss production.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you enjoyed PIPELINE, ALL MY SONS, IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, “The Crown,” “The Great,” “Underground Railroad,” or Selma.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Mountaintop
Apr 25 all-day
The Warehouse Theatre

A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  One of the most produced plays of the last 15 years, we’re finally bringing it to Greenville. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Katori Hall, this is a moving and surprising take on MLK. What starts out as a realistic drama slowly becomes something bigger, and it is in these moments that the play truly transcends what you may or may not think of MLK. It’s a play that illustrates sometimes it’s helpful to humanize our heroes.

With a cannot-miss ending that adds to the surprise, this is a drama with humor and insight that illuminates a vitally important moment in American history. Given our audience’s love for our recent history plays (ASSASSINS, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY) this will be another can’t miss production.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you enjoyed PIPELINE, ALL MY SONS, IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, “The Crown,” “The Great,” “Underground Railroad,” or Selma.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
The Mountaintop
Apr 26 all-day
The Warehouse Theatre

A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  One of the most produced plays of the last 15 years, we’re finally bringing it to Greenville. Written by Tony-nominated playwright Katori Hall, this is a moving and surprising take on MLK. What starts out as a realistic drama slowly becomes something bigger, and it is in these moments that the play truly transcends what you may or may not think of MLK. It’s a play that illustrates sometimes it’s helpful to humanize our heroes.

With a cannot-miss ending that adds to the surprise, this is a drama with humor and insight that illuminates a vitally important moment in American history. Given our audience’s love for our recent history plays (ASSASSINS, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY) this will be another can’t miss production.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you enjoyed PIPELINE, ALL MY SONS, IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY, “The Crown,” “The Great,” “Underground Railroad,” or Selma.

Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
CLUE
Apr 28 all-day
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

CLUE (April 28, 2026)

A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. ©2025 Hasbro. All rights reserved.

Thursday, April 30, 2026
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Apr 30 @ 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.

Friday, May 1, 2026
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
May 1 – May 10 all-day
Spartanburg Little Theatre

May 1-10, 2026
Her journey was as extraordinary as her music. At eighteen, Carole King wrote number one songs for Aretha Franklin and The Drifters. At twenty-nine, she was the voice of a generation. The road along the way was full of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. It wasn’t always perfect, but it was real – and that’s what made it beautiful. A smash hit on Broadway and London’s West End, this soaring and inspiring musical features two decades of King’s hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend”, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “I Feel the Earth Move.”
First Friday at Greenville Center for Creative Arts
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Center for Creative Arts

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!

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
May 7 @ 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.

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
May 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Racial Justice Workshop
May 12 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.

 

Thursday, May 14, 2026
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
May 14 @ 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.