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Monday, August 26, 2019
Weekly Dance | Spartanburg Swing
Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Spartanburg Swing

Are you ready for a reason to look forward to MONDAYS?! ?

Then join the Spartanburg Swing crew at Live Fit Now in the heart of downtown for their weekly dance EVERY Monday!

We’ll teach you all you need to know for a good time during our 7pm lesson and keep you dancing until we close down at 11pm! PLUS you’ll meet some awesome people and discover one of the friendliest communities in the Hub City!

Lesson: 7pm-8pm
Open Dancing: 8pm-11pm
Cover: $5 (Special event pricing may vary.)

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FAQ:
Q: What should I wear?
A: Casual. Comfortable closed toe/closed heel shoes recommended. ?

Q: What if I’ve never danced before?
A: That’s why we offer a lesson! We’ve got you covered, just join us at 7! ?

Q: Do I need a partner?
A: Nope! So come right along!

Q: What kind of swing dancing do you teach?
A: We teach East Coast Swing/Lindy Hop. If you’re curious about other styles just ask & we’ll get you connected! ?

Q: Why haven’t I heard of you before?
A: Who knows?! We’ve been around since 2014, love taking part in community events, share flyers, have been featured in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Spartanburg Magazine, on Scene on 7, and more! We’ve even been voted “Best of the Best Places to Go Dancing!” ?

Q: What’s with all the memes?
A: We started sharing swing dancing related memes and coined #swingmemes a while back as a way to remind you each Monday to come dance with us. Now we just can’t stop! If there’s a meme you don’t understand, just keep dancing and you’ll have the inside scoop in no time! ?

Cover Photo
?: Wess Jordan Photography

https://www.facebook.com/events/2163666573714953/?event_time_id=2163666657048278

West Marches – A Dungeon & Dragons Experience
Aug 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

The village of Triskelion has been isolated for as long as anyone can remember. Her inhabitants grow weary and thirst for adventure. Now, they decide, is the time to venture into the wilderness and explore!

Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of the unknown? Will you steel yourself and venture to uncover sights unseen? Can you handle what lies beyond the borders of the village?

This is West Marches!

West Marches is a style of Dungeons & Dragons game play that is a bit different than what you may have heard about or played before.

In a traditional game, the organizer (or Dungeon Master) predetermines content and guides the players through a story. The focus is on narrative. This type of game can be a lot of fun, however, it’s best enjoyed with a set cast of players and characters.

In a West Marches style game, the direction is determined by the players and is focused on world exploration. The story is told by the characters and their actions in the game. This type of game allows for a rotating cast of players in a more relaxed atmosphere.

https://www.thebeardeddragonsinn.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1455186291286575/?event_time_id=1455186344619903

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The Blood Connection and Outback Steakhouse Join Forces to Save Lives BLOOD DRIVE
Aug 27 all-day

Outback Give Back – Donate, Mate!

There’s never been a better time to stop by your local Outback Steakhouse! And The Blood Connection is giving you an easy way to eat for FREE.

For the entire month of August, TBC and Outback Steakhouse are working together to spread the word about blood donation. Partnerships like this are essential to the community’s blood supply. Outback Steakhouse’s enthusiasm to partner with TBC has helped the blood center reach new donors and save more lives!

The Outback Give Back Promotion runs August 1st – August 29th. Donors who give blood at any TBC center on any Thursday will receive a $20 Outback gift card and a free Bloomin’ Onion ® coupon. To find a center near you, click here.

On August 29th, 18 Outback Steakhouse locations will host a blood mobile for a collective blood drive at the same time, 2-7 P.M. Blood donors will receive a $20 Outback gift card and a free Bloomin’ Onion® coupon. After donating, they can walk right in and enjoy a free dinner at Outback, a thank you for saving lives!

Donors can visit any TBC center in the Upstate of South Carolina, and Raleigh and Asheville in North Carolina: 435 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC; 341 Old Abbeville Highway, Greenwood, SC; 5116 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC; 1308 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, SC; 270 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC; 225 Airport Road, Arden, NC; 5925 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC. Centers are open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on the weekends 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States

Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.

Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!

Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!

Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!

Here is some more info about this hunt:

Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!

Family Animal Encounters
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!

https://www.facebook.com/events/714700392244282/?event_time_id=714700485577606

Family Animal Encounters
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!

Cost: Included with Park admission.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1102692779911730/?event_time_id=1102692869911721

Adulting 101
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Captain Kimberly Hampton Mem'l Lbry

Being an adult is hard. Like, really hard. Seriously. Learn how to navigate the world of adulthood on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Open to teens ages 12-18.

July: Washing & Ironing Clothes
August: Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator

https://www.facebook.com/events/342020050006368/?event_time_id=342020066673033

Hub City Farmers’ Mobile Market
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drayton Mills

Every Tuesday from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, shop for locally sourced meats, veggies, and more at the Hub City Farmers’ Mobile Market parked between The Standard and Bella Latte.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2558747674355615/?event_time_id=2558747764355606

Mauldin Farmers Market
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mauldin Cultural Center

Mauldin Farmers Market
Tuesdays, June 4 – August 27, 5-8PM
FREE ENTRY
mauldinculturalcenter.org | 864.335.4862

See a full schedule of vendors, bands, food trucks, and more at mauldinculturalcenter.org/mauldin-market

Special thanks to our event sponsors Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Comfort Storage!

6.04 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Corey Stevenson Band
6.11 | Mauldin Farmers Market | August
6.18 | Mauldin Farmers Market | The Electric City Blue
6.25 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Brooks Dixon Band
7.02 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Trapfire Brothers
7.09 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Jukebox 45
7.16 | Mauldin Farmers Market | The Paper Crowns
7.23 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Phat Lip
7.30 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Soul Side of Town
8.06 | Mauldin Farmers Market & National Night Out | Jack Roper Band
8.13 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Hustle Souls
8.20 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Rock & Roll Reunion
8.27 | Mauldin Farmers Market | Darby Wilcox & the Peep Show

The 2019 Mauldin Farmers Market, sponsored by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, will run Tuesdays, June 4 to August 27, 5-8 p.m. at the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater. Most vendors accept cash and/or credit cards.

The Mauldin Farmers Market features a variety of vendors from around the Upstate selling locally sourced and produced items including produce, dairy, eggs, honey, gifts, clothing, accessories, treats, pastries, and more!

The Mauldin Farmers Market will also feature live music, food trucks, beer and wine from Growler Haus – Fountain Inn, and fun and healthy activities.

There will be a kid’s train to ride and bounce houses on the opening and closing nights of the Market (June 4th & August 27th)! Bring the whole family for a relaxing summer evening.

LOCATION:
Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
101 East Butler Road
Mauldin, SC 29662

A few notes to make your visit a smooth one:

• Parking, entry and live music are FREE.
• Lawn chairs and/or blankets are welcome.
• Live music will begin at 5:30 p.m.
• Outside food and beverages are prohibited.
• Food and beverage vendors will be on-site.
• Dogs are allowed on leash. Please carry disposable bags to pick up any pet droppings.
• Smoking, skateboards, and bicycles are not allowed at the Mauldin Farmers Market.

https://www.facebook.com/events/442065506543966/?event_time_id=442065516543965

Who You Know & Where You Go / August 2019
Aug 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Serendipity Labs Greenville

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra, Mindful Meeting Pros and Southern Starr Promotions want you to join us for our quarterly networking group, Who You Know & Where You Go. Our desire is to connect & educate business owners while helping the local community. There will be some nibbles, door prizes, music and everyone attending will get one drink ticket. Are you ready to learn how to incorporate entertainment and travel into your business plans? Tickets are only $5.00.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1175967739242580/

Tuesday Tastings
Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery

Each week we feature a new brew and pair it with a tasty morsel for you to enjoy for FREE! From 6-10 PM, come get new brew preview, only at Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery.

Message for more details!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2152871034935290/?event_time_id=2152871111601949

Art Games: Drawing a Fortune at the Berea Branch
Aug 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville County Library System

Bring your friends and enjoy a fun-filled evening of art games. Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 246-1695 to register.

Please note: This event is designed for adults ages 18+ and takes place at the Berea Branch.
111 N Highway 25 Bypass
Greenville, SC 29617

https://www.facebook.com/events/618355315329976/

Get the Most: Selling or Buying Your Home at Pelham Road Branch
Aug 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville County Library System

Led by realtor Patti Tuffin (recently featured in HGTV’s House Hunters) and licensed mortgage broker Alex Lilla. Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 288-6688 to register.

Please note: This event takes place at the Pelham Road Branch.
1508 Pelham Road
Greenville, SC 29615

https://www.facebook.com/events/437072526854943/

Science on Tap
Aug 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Coffee Underground

COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY: FROM HONEY BEES TO HORSES
A discussion on what can be learned by studying brain and behavior across species.
Presented by Chris Varnon, Department of Psychology, Converse College

Science on Tap is a forum where people come to learn about and discuss recent discoveries in science and technology while having fun! An expert will give an informal talk for 20 – 30 minutes, followed by Q&A and discussion. Attendees can get up, eat or refresh their beverages at any time. Science on Tap is FREE and open to all ages!

Bardic Alchemy at Triskelion
Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.

Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.

Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.

So… Tuesdays… will now be…

Celtic Rock Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/425715451498873/?event_time_id=425715534832198

Hot Summer Nights Beer Dinner
Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Join us for an elevated back-yard barbecue on the patio! (weather permitting)
5 courses, 5 beers, $50
Reservations required, call 864-568-7009

https://www.facebook.com/events/362019804491294/

Open Mic
Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Craft & Barrel

https://www.facebook.com/events/327866951235769/

Team Trivia Tuesdays
Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!

Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!

The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).

https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414519161340

The Band’s Visit
Aug 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Peace Center

Part of the 2019 – 2020 Broadway Season. Learn more about subscribing: http://bit.ly/2J6KMcs.

The Band’s Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. And now it’s also a Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Theater Album.

In this joyously offbeat story, set in a town that’s way off the beaten path, a band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. Under the spell of the desert sky, and with beautiful music perfuming the air, the band brings the town to life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. Even the briefest visit can stay with you forever.

With a Tony-and Grammy-winning score that seduces your soul and sweeps you off your feet, and featuring thrillingly talented onstage musicians, The Band’s Visit rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately, brings us together.

https://www.facebook.com/events/669877793415194/?event_time_id=669877796748527

The Band’s Visit
Aug 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Peace Center

Part of the 2019 – 2020 Broadway Season. Learn more about subscribing: http://bit.ly/2J6KMcs.

The Band’s Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. And now it’s also a Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Theater Album.

In this joyously offbeat story, set in a town that’s way off the beaten path, a band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. Under the spell of the desert sky, and with beautiful music perfuming the air, the band brings the town to life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. Even the briefest visit can stay with you forever.

With a Tony-and Grammy-winning score that seduces your soul and sweeps you off your feet, and featuring thrillingly talented onstage musicians, The Band’s Visit rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately, brings us together.

https://www.facebook.com/events/669877793415194/