Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.

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Saturday, June 1, 2019
Story Time
Jun 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
M.Judson Booksellers

Join us for our weekly children’s story time! Each week on Saturday mornings at 10:30am, we’ll set up shop in the Kid’s Nook to read stories of adventure, mayhem, and joy. As always, a story time treat will be provided by The Chocolate Moose.

Baires food truck Saturday and Sunday and Live Music both days!
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – Jun 2 @ 2:00 pm
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards

Great Food and Great Music
6/1 Bob Zulo at the vineyards playing all your favorites! 3- 6
6/2 Miriam singing with her soulful sound. 2:30-5:30
See you at the vineyard

https://www.facebook.com/events/437224690160186/

June Beer of the Month: $4 Sam Adams Summer Draft
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 11:59 pm
Ink N Ivy Greenville

Join us in June for $4 Sam Adams Summer Draft all month long!

https://www.facebook.com/events/302290710708656/

June Beer of the Month: $4 Sam Adams Summer Draft
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 11:59 pm
Ink N Ivy Greenville

Join us in June for $4 Sam Adams Summer Draft all month long!

https://www.facebook.com/events/302290710708656/?event_time_id=302290717375322

Weekend Beachside Cookouts
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure

Join us Saturday & Sunday on the Beach for our weekend beachside cookouts starting at 11:00am.

Beachside Cookout Menu:
All come with a side of Miss Vickie’s chips.
• ¼ Pound Hot Dog $5
• Cheeseburger $10
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $10
• Marinated Chicken Thigh Sandwich $10
• Street Corn $3 (Grilled corn with elote mayo and cheese.)

Drinks:
• Cocktails $7
• Wine $5.50
• Beer $3.50 (domestic) $4.50 (import)
• Water $2
• Soda $3

ID required to purchase alcohol. Pricing does not include tax.

https://www.facebook.com/events/248762272711802/?event_time_id=248762286045134

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Jun 1 @ 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!

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Jun 1 @ 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.

Tessa Fontaine: “Writing Your Way to the Spark”
Jun 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Upstate Writing Month’s kickoff event!

How does a writer translate personal experience and research into effective memoir or personal essay? In this talk, Tessa Fontaine will read from her memoir, The Electric Woman: A Memoir in Death-Defying Acts, and discuss putting personal experience and research down on the page—techniques useful for a writer in any genre.

Refreshments provided by Downtown Deli and Donuts. Books will be available for purchase through representatives of Hub City Bookshop. A portion of proceeds benefits the USC Upstate LLC Student Awards Fund.

Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required. All those who preregister get a free gift!

https://www.facebook.com/events/674438563017679/

Altered Books Workshop -advanced techniques course
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Market on Main

Learn how to create and apply resin appliqués , stamp and antique glaze. Bring home a bundle of books (3) to proudly display!

Join our workshop for an afternoon of fun and creativity! You will be learning advanced techniques, including how to paint, appliqué, stamp, glaze, and topcoat. All of these techniques can be used to create your own unique, one-of-a-kind furniture/decor at home. *Work aprons will be available to protect your clothing. (it can get a bit messy, so please dress comfortable and accordingly)*Space is limited, so sign up early! All classes must be paid in full upon sign up. *Unfortunately, we can’t offer refunds on workshops. If we save the space for you, we can’t sell it to someone else. You can, however, send someone to take your place.

*All Dixie Belle products will be available for 10% off the afternoon of the class for attendees! Plan ahead to stock up on Dixie Belle for your future projects!

https://www.facebook.com/events/293744214879712/

Figure Drawing Session
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us for our inaugural art class. This session will focus on human anatomy including choosing the correct proportions and ensuring the subject appears homogenous from all angles. Class spots are $10 per child and limited to 15 students, so sign up fast! Please message us with your child(s) name(s) and send your payment to $HayleeBatson by May 25th.

“I look forward to sharing my love of art with you all!”
-Haylee Batson

https://www.facebook.com/events/740086026393181/

Lucky Pup: Rest, Relax and Rescue
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Brewery 85

Enjoy a cold one and meet some Lucky Pups. Vendors will be on-site to pamper your pup as well!

https://www.facebook.com/events/273659333519078/

Palmetto Dream Ride – Iron Legacy MC
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Quaker Steak and Lube

Welcome to the Palmetto Dream Ride 2019, hosted by the Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club. This charity motorcycle and car show will host all the participants at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Columbia, South Carolina from 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
The https://www.dreamride.org/ Dream Ride Experience is a national effort for the Iron Legacy MC and all the proceedings will be donated to the support and care of the Dream Ride Experience and the Special Olympics.
Chapters throughout South Carolina will converge on Columbia around 1:00P at Quaker Steak and Lube to raffle off biker gear, car care gifts, swag and other great items from our sponsors. We will have a car show as well as a bike show during this time with trophies provided to the winners.
Greenville participants will be meeting at the Greenville Harley Davidson (H-DOG) and will ride in a group to Columbia. Iron Legacy of Greenville will lead that route. Rally time is 10:30AM EST.
We look forward to everyone’s participation and please donate generously to these awesome Olympians! They are an inspiring group to be around and to support!

https://www.facebook.com/events/338324613440139/

Thanks for supporting Sparkle City Rhythm & Ribs Festival
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Sparkle City Rhythm and Ribs

Thanks for making the 4th Annual Sparkle City Rhythm and Ribs Festival a success! Please make plans to join us next year on June 6th.

Festival 1PM until 10:45pm at Barnet Park, Spartanburg, SC ? Sparkle City Rhythm and Ribs ? BBQ! ? Live music from Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues, Song band upstate, The Enforcers Band, The Odyssey Band, EP Party Band – Epic Proportion, Johnny Sizemore & Elevated, Kenny Smith Ministries & Reggie Rocc – Rocc Bottom ? Delicious barbecue chicken ? pork ? briskets ? seafood ? burgers ? hot dogs ? smoothies ? cold beers ? and your favorite summer treats will be served by regional vendors. Artisans and arts & crafts vendors ? will bring their best wares ?️ Please join us at this family friendly event! ? Click “Going” or “Interested” for updates.
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Admission: Adults $10, Students $7, children 10 and under free
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This event is hosted by Spartanburg Southside Lions Club. Proceeds from the Event will go back into the community to be used for service projects and contributions to other nonprofit organizations, including Backpack Buddies, Upstate Stand Down Veterans, Adult Learning Center, South Carolina School for the Blind, Miracle Hill Ministries, Lions free eye exams and free eye glasses program.
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– Valid ID required for purchase of alcohol. Guests wishing to consume alcohol must first visit the Legal Drinking Age Verification Center located at the gate.
– No Re-Entry – No Coolers – No Dogs – No Pets.
– Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed.
– No overnight camping or parking
Thank you for your cooperation!

https://www.facebook.com/events/394766191317566/

Warhammer 40k Meet Up Part 2
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Borderlands Comics and Games

The second Series of our Warhammer 40k meetups!

Come fight in the 41st Millennium! Come meet some like minded 40k players and hangout!

Meetups are either:
Saturday from 1 – 7:30 pm or Thursday from 5 – 10 pm look at the dates for more details on specific times!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1318988591559388/

Warhammer 40k Meet Up Part 2
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Borderlands Comics and Games

The second Series of our Warhammer 40k meetups!

Come fight in the 41st Millennium! Come meet some like minded 40k players and hangout!

Meetups are either:
Saturday from 1 – 7:30 pm or Thursday from 5 – 10 pm look at the dates for more details on specific times!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1318988591559388/?event_time_id=1318988608226053

Book Signing by Dr. Dan O’Shields
Jun 1 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Union County Historical Society

Dr. O’Shields grew up in the Union Mill Village. He and his wife Kathy now reside in Union.

“The House on Mill Street” is a “who done it” murder mystery surrounding the Standbrick family.

https://www.facebook.com/events/452708435477241/

2nd Annual Outfest Columbia
Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Famously Hot South Carolina Pride

This second annual event is all street-festival fun, and brings even more Pride to the streets of Columbia!

Outfest Columbia is the newest adventure for South Carolina Pride Movement, focusing on the LGBT community of Columbia, SC, showcasing our local talent, vendors, and businesses. This is event is free and open to the public!

Featuring on stage:

RuPaul’s Drag Racer & “muscle queen” Kameron Michaels

Activist & Recording Artist Alissah Brooks

Folk & Indie Band She N She

Local superstars Paris Lefaris • Cierra Desiree Nichole-Land • Carla Cox • Oliver Clothessoff • Leslie Elizabeth Lain

Music by DJ Trevor D.

Sponsored by Smirnoff Love Wins • Colonial Life

Vista Community Sponsors include Five Guys • Coa Agaveria y Cocina

As our Pride festival grows year after year to a now two-day event in the fall, we are continuing this more “local” festival in downtown Columbia to kick-off Official National Pride Month, beginning June 1, 2019—now in the Vista on the 1100 block of Park Street between Gervais and Senate!

Become a Vendor: https://scpride.org/outfest/application/
Compete for Miss Outfest: https://scpride.org/outfest/missoutfest/
Become a Sponsor: https://scpride.org/outfest/sponsorship/

Stay tuned for more information! All plans subject to change!

https://www.facebook.com/events/612881339150421/

3DCA 2018-2019 Spring Showcase – Impossible
Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
USC Upstate Performing Arts Center

Are there things in your life that are weighing you down? Maybe you have received unexpected news. Maybe there are relationships that are struggling or facing financial burdens that are overwhelming. Life is rarely easy, and disappointment can drain the life of our dreams and aspirations – especially the God-given ones. Does your life seem impossible??

Hebrews 11:6 tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. It demonstrates how important it is for us to cast our impossibilities into God’s hands…. where He promises through scripture that “nothing will be impossible” with Him.

Make plans to join 3D Centre of the Arts for our 2018-2019 Spring Showcase… “IMPOSSIBLE”. This Showcase will be held Saturday, June 1st at 2:00pm at the USC Upstate Theatre. Doors will open 1 hour prior to the show.

Tickets are now on sale! Tickets may be purchased with credit/debit cards online at https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/3dca. Tickets can also be purchased in the studio with cash or check. Tickets are $20 each… but now through May 1st can be purchased for only $15 each.

This event is sure to encourage and grow your faith. Make plans to join us and help us spread the word! “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26

https://www.facebook.com/events/328597904465667/

Family Animal Encounters
Jun 1 @ 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/539272899873223/?event_time_id=539272916539888

Hello, Dolly!
Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Peace Center

Tony Award®-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly! – the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this Hello, Dolly! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow, indeed!”

https://www.facebook.com/events/1898943903514420/?event_time_id=1898943946847749