Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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Join us for a night of delectable desserts, live music, exquisite food, and of course good company to raise money for spay or neuter surgery for our animals.
Spring Awakening & Renewal Forest Bathing Retreat | ONSITE | Saturday, March 9, 2 – 5 p.m. Or Saturday, March 23, 2 – 5 p.m.
From Alzheimer patients and those with Parkinson’s disease, to young people battling depression, the documented impacts of music on the mind are profound. Scientists continue to use music to gain a better understanding of the brain’s complex functioning.
In Music and Mind, presented in more than fifty cities around the world, soprano and arts & health advocate Renée Fleming invites leading local scientists, physicians, and practitioners to join her, offering illuminating discussions and sharing the latest findings about this growing field. You are invited to join Renée, in conversation with artist and music therapist Kyshona Armstrong, MT-BC; Converse University professor and music therapist Liz Eggerding, PhD, MT-BC; and more to be announced as they discuss the benefits of music and the impact that the arts can have on members of our broader community.
Additional speakers to be announced.
Renée Fleming, recently named a World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health, is a leading advocate for the study of the powerful connections between the arts and health. As Artistic Advisor to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Renée has spearheaded the Sound Health collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and she partners with other leading organizations and initiatives to bring attention to research and practice at the intersection of music, health, and neuroscience. Renée is Co-Chair of the Johns Hopkins/Aspen Institute NeuroArts Blueprint and Founding Advisor for the Sound Health Network at UCSF, and her foundation has supported research projects including the NIH Music-Based Intervention Toolkit and the Renée Fleming NeuroArts Investigator Awards. Renée’s advocacy work has earned her Research! America’s Rosenfeld Award for Impact on Public Opinion and the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award. Her new anthology, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, will be published by Viking Penguin on April 9, 2024.
ShalomFest ’24 is a cultural festival of Jewish music, arts, history, customs, and food. Returning for its 12th year following a 4-year hiatus, this favorite community event will feature choir performances; folk dancing demos; exhibits on Jewish history and customs; movies; and much more. Admission is FREE, traditional Jewish food is available for purchase. ShalomFest is family-friendly and appropriate for all people of all religions.
Join us in the temperature-controlled Arena to walk on most Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Each lap around the concourse is 1/4 mile and strollers are welcome. Representatives from St. Francis Sports Medicine will be on hand for each event and other health professionals- like dietitians- are frequently scheduled to attend. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street.
Join us in the temperature-controlled Arena to walk on most Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Each lap around the concourse is 1/4 mile and strollers are welcome. Representatives from St. Francis Sports Medicine will be on hand for each event and other health professionals- like dietitians- are frequently scheduled to attend. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street.
Join us at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg as we celebrate Healthcare Worker Appreciation Week from April 7th to April 12th!
As a heartfelt thank you for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts we’re offering all healthcare workers an exclusive 20% discount on hour throwing bundles throughout the week!
What to Expect:
– A thrilling and safe axe throwing experience
– Expert guidance from our skilled coaches
– Friendly competition and camaraderie
– Relaxing atmosphere to unwind and have fun
Whether you’re a nurse doctor technician or any healthcare professional this is your time to kick back release some stress and enjoy a memorable experience with friends and colleagues!
Book your slots now and let’s make Healthcare Worker Appreciation Week unforgettable together!
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.
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Meet adoptable animals from the Spartanburg Humane Society to pet and love. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. |
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Join us in the temperature-controlled Arena to walk on most Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Each lap around the concourse is 1/4 mile and strollers are welcome. Representatives from St. Francis Sports Medicine will be on hand for each event and other health professionals- like dietitians- are frequently scheduled to attend. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street.
Join us in the temperature-controlled Arena to walk on most Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Each lap around the concourse is 1/4 mile and strollers are welcome. Representatives from St. Francis Sports Medicine will be on hand for each event and other health professionals- like dietitians- are frequently scheduled to attend. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street.
Join us in the temperature-controlled Arena to walk on most Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Each lap around the concourse is 1/4 mile and strollers are welcome. Representatives from St. Francis Sports Medicine will be on hand for each event and other health professionals- like dietitians- are frequently scheduled to attend. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street.
Looking for a chance to celebrate mom and make her a unique gift? Or are you wanting to learn a new skill? In this fun introductory class led by Judy Peacock, you will learn to make your own herbal self-care products including an oatmeal rose honey scrub, a rose clay mask, and herbal tea blend. It’s the perfect way to spend time with mom, or make something for yourself. Each participant will take home a honey scrub, a clay mask blend, and an herbal tranquil tea blend.
You’re invited to Ask2BSure’s Huddle Up for Health: Tackling Meningitis
Join GSK and the Johnson Family in honor of Keegan Johnson for a community-filled evening, including football-inspired activities and an educational panel moderated by football legend Greg Olsen.* (Doors open at 5:15pm ET)
Please RSVP here: https://www.spartanburgymca.org/programs/22000405/gsk-meningitis-b-tribute-event/#division_22001273
*Greg is a paid GSK spokesperson.
More About the Event:
We’re gathering the local Spartanburg community to increase awareness around meningitis B, an uncommon but serious illness that took the life of a local high school football player, Keegan Johnson, four years ago.
While anyone can get meningitis, those 16 to 23 years of age are at increased risk.
The event will help to educate parents to talk to their teens doctor about how to help prevent meningitis.
Parents, bring your families along for an evening of education, remembrance, fun and food.
About Ask2BSure:
Ask2BSure is GSK’s public health campaign that raises awareness of meningitis B and meningitis vaccination. For additional information, please visit Ask2BSure.com
Join us Lyman Methodist Church for their third annual Prime Paws Dog Fun Walk! Saturday, May 11, 2024 Money raised will benefit Lyman MC Prime Time Group and the animals at the Spartanburg Humane Society! The fun will be had on the walking track located beside Lyman Methodist Church, directly across the street from the former back entrance to the Mill. This event is rain or shine! 8:00am registration, 9:00am start time Registration includes: T-Shirt & Doggie Bandana Deadline to register and guarantee your shirt is April 24.
The registration fee is $25 per dog and each participant will receive a Prime Paws T-Shirt , 1 bandana, and a picture with their canine friend.
Deadline to register and guarantee a shirt is April 24!
The fun will be had on the walking track located beside Lyman Methodist Church, directly across the street from the former back entrance to the Mill.
Come out and have a fun time with your canine friend as the two of you walk for exercise while raising money for good causes.
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Happy National Pet Week!
The doggos are taking over the Yard! Dog parents, dog-friendly business owners, dog-based non-profits–basically dog enthusiasts of every stripe–are descending on FR8yard every 1st and 3rd Wednesday this Spring for live music, awesome eats & drinks, and more! We’ll issue you a $5 PUP BUCK just for bringing out your four-legged-friends … and proceeds from our special Pooch Hooch Cocktails, courtesy of Tito’s, will be benefitting the Spartanburg Humane Society. Did we mention free dog treats??? So, come join us for our Hump Day Yappy Hours and don’t forget to bring your fur babies!
Come out to this FREE community health fair with health screenings, activities for the family, food, entertainment, and more!
Get ready for 2024 CHAD! Join us for a day of FREE activities for all ages including:
- 5k health awareness walk
- food
- health screenings
- entertainment
- kid’s zone
- community resources
- raffle giveaways
- and more!
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for making this event possible:
- Greater Spartanburg Divine Nine
- Janssen Scientific Affairs
- Live Healthy Spartanburg
- Mary Black Foundation
- ReGenesis Health Care
- Spartanburg County Foundation
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
- United Way of the Piedmont
See you there!
CHAD is a FREE community event focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. Attendees will have access to FREE health screenings, FREE community resources, FREE food, FREE entertainment and so much more. CHAD will begin with a 5k Health Awareness Walk and we encourage all participants to show up at 7:45am to get warmed up and ready to walk with us! This event is for all ages so be sure to bring the family out. There will be programming specifically for adolescents and teens, and Seniors. If you have not had your annual wellness visit and you are unsure of where to go to establish your primary health provider, this event is for YOU! Come out and meet our Partners of ReGenesis Health Care who have affordable health care services based on your income.
The doggos are taking over the Yard! Dog parents, dog-friendly business owners, dog-based non-profits–basically dog enthusiasts of every stripe–are descending on FR8yard every 1st and 3rd Wednesday this Spring for live music, awesome eats & drinks, and more! We’ll issue you a $5 PUP BUCK just for bringing out your four-legged-friends … and proceeds from our special Pooch Hooch Cocktails, courtesy of Tito’s, will be benefitting the Spartanburg Humane Society. Did we mention free dog treats??? So, come join us for our Hump Day Yappy Hours and don’t forget to bring your fur babies!