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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Artisphere has approached us to participate in their Arts Partner Program, offering a chance to secure funding for GCCA through volunteer efforts. By collectively completing 250 volunteer hours, we can unlock vital resources that will be reinvested back into our community in various meaningful ways.
While our dedicated staff is committed to contributing their time, we recognize that our team alone will not reach the goal. That’s why we’re calling on our wonderful community to join us in this endeavor. With your help, we can achieve our target of 250 volunteer hours.
We’re asking for volunteers to sign up for 2 to 4 shifts each, with most shifts spanning 3 to 4 hours (some may be slightly longer). Your participation will not only support GCCA but also contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of our city.
To sign up for shifts, please follow the instructions provided in the link below. When registering, be sure to indicate that you’re volunteering on behalf of GCCA to ensure your hours count towards our total. After signing up, we ask that you kindly inform our Operations Manager, Alicia Mizuno, of the number of shifts and total hours you’ve committed to. This will help us keep track of our progress towards our goal.

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for HireSouthCarolina Multi-School Alumni Career Fair! Connect with top employers from diverse industries including Fortune 500, startups, and government agencies. All majors, degrees, and career levels welcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore job prospects and network with leading organizations seeking full-time salaried employees.
All farm volunteer hours will be held at our Sullivan Street Farm location (15 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC, 29605, look for a white and grey pavilion-like building and metal garden beds, the yellow X on the map below denotes the location where we’ll meet before getting started on tasks).
Help with greenhouse tasks such as seeding, potting up transplants, labeling/organizing plant trays. Help with urban farm tasks such as weeding, mulching, composting/fertilizing, seeding, transplanting, harvesting.
This work will take place outdoors so you should dress accordingly (layers are always a good idea) in something you don’t mind getting dirty. Closed toe shoes are required. Items like sunscreen and/or hats are helpful. Please bring a water bottle and feel free to bring snacks if you’d like.
**PLEASE NOTE: These volunteer shifts require physical labor that involves activities such as bending, lifting, and standing for long periods of time. We also may use tools such as drills, hammers, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. Please be prepared to work hard and have some fun!**
**PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept volunteers aged 12 or younger. Additionally, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or supervising adult.**
Come hear music, poetry, and the stories of women on the frontlines. Share your own stories as part of Sister Love 4 Forests!
Across the South, women are at the heart of forest protection. Women are like forests. They have many important roles in our community. Women are the backbone of leadership. Women, especially women of color, have a unique perspective and voice in the movement. Like old growth forests, women have weathered and survived the most intense storms. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/sister-love-4-forests What does it takes to protect our forests? We’re bringing creativity, heart, and soul into the conversation. We’re honored to connect with one another. We’re honored to expand the reach of women’s voices throughout the US South and beyond. Come hear music, poetry, and the stories of women on the frontlines. Share your own stories of Sister Love 4 Forests. Sister Love 4 Forests uplifts women on the frontlines of forest destruction in the US South. We bring joy, sisterhood, and love to the protection of our beautiful Southern forests. Together, we can get beyond forest extraction and destruction. Let’s celebrate and share our love for the natural world. Together, let’s shift our relationship with nature to one of harmony and respect.
We bring joy, sisterhood, and love for our work. We protect our beautiful Southern forests from the many threats that they face. We guide others to do the same. Together, we can get beyond forest extraction and destruction. By celebrating and sharing our love for the natural world, we can shift our relationship with nature. From a relationship based on extraction to one of harmony and respect.
This virtual event brings together leaders and advocates to explore creativity, heart, and soul. Join the conversation about what it takes to protect our forests. We’re honored to connect with one another and with you!
Meet the Sister Love 4 Forests presenters and special guests:
- Dr. Florence Anoruo, Professor and Botanist, South Carolina State University
- Jill Cartwright, Hive Fund
- Rev. Dallas Conyers, US Climate Action Network
- Rev. Corine Mack, Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP
- Patricia Parr, Pee Dee Indian Tribe
- Loretta Slater, Whitney M. Slater Foundation
- Danna Smith, Dogwood Alliance
- Varis Woodberry, New Alpha Community Development Corporation
Join us as we expand the reach of women’s voices throughout the US South. We’ll have discussions, networking, and learning opportunities. Sister Love 4 Forests also includes music, poetry, and the stories of women on the frontlines. Tell us your story!
Join Newbery Honor-winning author Alicia D. Williams for a book talk and signing at the Pickens County Hampton Memorial Library (304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640) on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6pm. Alicia will discuss her new book, Mid-Air, take questions from the audience, and will be available afterwards for a book signing.
This event is FREE and open to the public, or you can purchase a $19.25 book ticket that admits one to the event and includes a copy of Mid-Air. We will have additional books for sale at the event as supplies last, but purchase now to guarantee your copy.
If you are unable to attend, personalized copies of Mid-Air can be purchased on our website.
Book tickets can be purchased online through Monday, April 22 at 2pm. Free tickets can be reserved online until Tuesday, April 23rd at 6pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door if still available, but buy ahead to guarantee your spot. Refunds can be requested up until the ticket cutoff.
A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning middle grade novel in verse from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again.
It’s the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys Drew and Darius, hanging out, doing wheelies, watching martial arts movies, and breaking tons of Guiness World Records before high school. But now, more and more, Drew seems to be fading from their friendship, and though he won’t admit it, Isaiah knows exactly why. Because Darius is…gone.
A hit and run killed Darius in the midst of a record-breaking long wheelie when Isaiah should have been keeping watch, ready to warn: “CAR!” Now, Drew can barely look at Isaiah. But Isaiah, already quaking with ache and guilt, can’t lose two friends. So, he comes up with a plan to keep Drew and him together—they can spend the summer breaking records, for Darius.
But Drew’s not the same Drew since Darius was killed, and Isaiah, being Isaiah, isn’t enough for Drew anymore. Not his taste in clothes, his love for rock music, or his aversion to jumping off rooftops. And one day something unspeakable happens to Isaiah that makes him think Drew’s right. If only he could be less sensitive, more tough, less weird, more cool, less him, things would be easier. But how much can Isaiah keep inside until he shatters wide open?
About the Author:
Alicia D. Williams is the author of Genesis Begins Again, which received Newbery and Kirkus Prize honors, was a William C. Morris Award finalist, and for which she won the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe Award for New Talent; and picture books Jump at the Sun and The Talk which was also a Coretta Scott King Honor book. An oral storyteller in the African American tradition, she lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Refund Policy:
Refunds can be requested up until the ticket cutoff.
Join Newbery Honor-winning author Alicia D. Williams for a book talk and signing at the Pickens County Hampton Memorial Library (304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640) on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6pm. Alicia will discuss her new book, Mid-Air, take questions from the audience, and will be available afterwards for a book signing.
This event is FREE and open to the public, or you can purchase a $19.25 book ticket that admits one to the event and includes a copy of Mid-Air. We will have additional books for sale at the event as supplies last, but purchase now to guarantee your copy.
If you are unable to attend, personalized copies of Mid-Air can be purchased on our website.
Book tickets can be purchased online through Monday, April 22 at 2pm. Free tickets can be reserved online until Tuesday, April 23rd at 6pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door if still available, but buy ahead to guarantee your spot. Refunds can be requested up until the ticket cutoff.
A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning middle grade novel in verse from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again.
It’s the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys Drew and Darius, hanging out, doing wheelies, watching martial arts movies, and breaking tons of Guiness World Records before high school. But now, more and more, Drew seems to be fading from their friendship, and though he won’t admit it, Isaiah knows exactly why. Because Darius is…gone.
A hit and run killed Darius in the midst of a record-breaking long wheelie when Isaiah should have been keeping watch, ready to warn: “CAR!” Now, Drew can barely look at Isaiah. But Isaiah, already quaking with ache and guilt, can’t lose two friends. So, he comes up with a plan to keep Drew and him together—they can spend the summer breaking records, for Darius.
But Drew’s not the same Drew since Darius was killed, and Isaiah, being Isaiah, isn’t enough for Drew anymore. Not his taste in clothes, his love for rock music, or his aversion to jumping off rooftops. And one day something unspeakable happens to Isaiah that makes him think Drew’s right. If only he could be less sensitive, more tough, less weird, more cool, less him, things would be easier. But how much can Isaiah keep inside until he shatters wide open?
About the Author:
Alicia D. Williams is the author of Genesis Begins Again, which received Newbery and Kirkus Prize honors, was a William C. Morris Award finalist, and for which she won the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe Award for New Talent; and picture books Jump at the Sun and The Talk which was also a Coretta Scott King Honor book. An oral storyteller in the African American tradition, she lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Refund Policy:
Refunds can be requested up until the ticket cutoff.
Make summer bright for kids in Greenville
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club needs your help to make this summer the best one yet for kids in our community. For nine weeks while children are out of school on summer break, the Boys & Girls Club hosts its Summer Camp at the Kroc Center in Greenville.
The children spend their days doing fun-filled activities, taking field trips, participating in character building classes and much more. We need help funding the scholarship program to help offset the cost for families unable to afford this quality out-of-school time experience for their children.
- $80 pays for a child to attend one week of summer camp
- $160 pays for one child to attend one week of camp, all field trips, as well as covers their t-shirt cost
- $720 pays for one child or half the summer session for two children. This includes field trips and a t-shirt.
Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can support families in Greenville this summer through The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club!
Greenlink is seeking volunteers for its pilot Mystery Rider Program. This customer service initiative aims to collect trip feedback in real-time, is intended to gather details on the complete customer experience and will identify areas for improvement and employee recognition.
Why should you volunteer?
- Help the Facilities team address bus stop issues.
- Help the Maintenance team address mechanical issues and cleanliness issues on the bus.
- Help the Safety & Training team address areas for improvement in operations and customer service.
Your feedback can lead to a better customer experience for everyone!
What is required and what do you get out of it?
Volunteers will be required to participate in a one-hour training to understand how to complete the Mystery Rider Report. In exchange for attending the training, volunteers will receive two 7-Day passes ($25 value).
Then, once the training is complete, passengers will be required to complete a minimum of 12 Mystery Rider Reports:
- 3 completed on trips taken M-F between 5:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- 3 completed on trips taken M-F between 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- 3 completed on trips taken M-F between 4:30 – 11:30 p.m.
- 3 completed on trips taken on Saturdays between 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
In exchange for completing the twelve reports, volunteers will receive one 31-Day pass ($50 value).
All reports are due by April 30, 2024.
Summer is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about additional childcare! With many Upstate residents juggling work AND family life, the thought of summer break can be a huge stressor!
Fortunately, the folks at SC Child Care Resource & Referral Search Engine understand, and have created a comprehensive tool to connect you with childcare resources across the state.
Artisphere has approached us to participate in their Arts Partner Program, offering a chance to secure funding for GCCA through volunteer efforts. By collectively completing 250 volunteer hours, we can unlock vital resources that will be reinvested back into our community in various meaningful ways.
While our dedicated staff is committed to contributing their time, we recognize that our team alone will not reach the goal. That’s why we’re calling on our wonderful community to join us in this endeavor. With your help, we can achieve our target of 250 volunteer hours.
We’re asking for volunteers to sign up for 2 to 4 shifts each, with most shifts spanning 3 to 4 hours (some may be slightly longer). Your participation will not only support GCCA but also contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of our city.
To sign up for shifts, please follow the instructions provided in the link below. When registering, be sure to indicate that you’re volunteering on behalf of GCCA to ensure your hours count towards our total. After signing up, we ask that you kindly inform our Operations Manager, Alicia Mizuno, of the number of shifts and total hours you’ve committed to. This will help us keep track of our progress towards our goal.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with Project Host to fill police cruisers with food items for the Project Host Soup Kitchen. Stop by the Arena on Wednesday, April 24th to drop off donations outside of the GSP International Airport Box Office.
Items needed include: canned vegetables (corn, beans, etc.), canned tomatoes, chicken, vegetable, and beef broth or stock, cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup, individual condiment packages, egg noodles, canned meats (chicken, tuna, etc.), canned fruit cocktail, pasta sauce, powdered mashed potatoes, steam table pans, cooking spray, canola oil, olive oil, paper napkins, plastic spoons/sporks, simple green cleaner.
Fill the Cruisers is part of the Arena’s Serving Together: Arena’s Giving Experience (STAGE) program that supports the community through special events and community engagement initiatives.
Project Host is a non-profit organization that uses food as a tool to nourish the hungry and train the unemployed in the greater Greenville area.
Hello Family Proves “It Takes a Village” in Spartanburg
Hello Family believes that all parents and caregivers deserve a network of support. That’s why this unique organization is providing Spartanburg families with key resources and services focusing on care ranging from prenatal to age 5.
With services ranging from text based assistance to community baby showers, to preschool readiness support, Hello Family is helping “Spartanburg’s youngest residents” get the best possible start to their journey! Find out more below!
Stop by Ridge Gallery for this extraordinary show by the Spartanburg Day School AP Art students. This show features pieces by 7 artists, working in a variety of mediums. Help us celebrate these young people, who are creating a strong future for themselves in the art world! Refreshments served.
Topics to be discussed will be updated 7-10 days before event. Topics surround self-healing, embodying your highest self, and fun wild woman stuff :)
Location: Swamp Rabbit Cafe in garage building
5:30-6PM – grab food, snack, drinks (happy hour 4-6PM) & settle in– please plan to make a purchase, even if something as simple as a water bottle, in effort to support the business since we are using their facilities at no cost.
6-7PM – group discussion & activity – tbd
Children are welcome!!
Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 PM, Mamie Morgan will be in in conversation with Patrick Whitfill at Hub City Bookshop. Listen in on a reading of Morgan’s newest poetry collection Everyone I’ve Dance with is Dead – a collection that offers up lamentation for, and salutation to, the dead.
This event is free and open to the public, registration on Eventbrite comes with a book at a 10% discount and holds a reserved seat at the event.
Make summer bright for kids in Greenville
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club needs your help to make this summer the best one yet for kids in our community. For nine weeks while children are out of school on summer break, the Boys & Girls Club hosts its Summer Camp at the Kroc Center in Greenville.
The children spend their days doing fun-filled activities, taking field trips, participating in character building classes and much more. We need help funding the scholarship program to help offset the cost for families unable to afford this quality out-of-school time experience for their children.
- $80 pays for a child to attend one week of summer camp
- $160 pays for one child to attend one week of camp, all field trips, as well as covers their t-shirt cost
- $720 pays for one child or half the summer session for two children. This includes field trips and a t-shirt.
Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can support families in Greenville this summer through The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club!
Greenlink is seeking volunteers for its pilot Mystery Rider Program. This customer service initiative aims to collect trip feedback in real-time, is intended to gather details on the complete customer experience and will identify areas for improvement and employee recognition.
Why should you volunteer?
- Help the Facilities team address bus stop issues.
- Help the Maintenance team address mechanical issues and cleanliness issues on the bus.
- Help the Safety & Training team address areas for improvement in operations and customer service.
Your feedback can lead to a better customer experience for everyone!
What is required and what do you get out of it?
Volunteers will be required to participate in a one-hour training to understand how to complete the Mystery Rider Report. In exchange for attending the training, volunteers will receive two 7-Day passes ($25 value).
Then, once the training is complete, passengers will be required to complete a minimum of 12 Mystery Rider Reports:
- 3 completed on trips taken M-F between 5:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- 3 completed on trips taken M-F between 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- 3 completed on trips taken M-F between 4:30 – 11:30 p.m.
- 3 completed on trips taken on Saturdays between 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
In exchange for completing the twelve reports, volunteers will receive one 31-Day pass ($50 value).
All reports are due by April 30, 2024.
Artisphere has approached us to participate in their Arts Partner Program, offering a chance to secure funding for GCCA through volunteer efforts. By collectively completing 250 volunteer hours, we can unlock vital resources that will be reinvested back into our community in various meaningful ways.
While our dedicated staff is committed to contributing their time, we recognize that our team alone will not reach the goal. That’s why we’re calling on our wonderful community to join us in this endeavor. With your help, we can achieve our target of 250 volunteer hours.
We’re asking for volunteers to sign up for 2 to 4 shifts each, with most shifts spanning 3 to 4 hours (some may be slightly longer). Your participation will not only support GCCA but also contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of our city.
To sign up for shifts, please follow the instructions provided in the link below. When registering, be sure to indicate that you’re volunteering on behalf of GCCA to ensure your hours count towards our total. After signing up, we ask that you kindly inform our Operations Manager, Alicia Mizuno, of the number of shifts and total hours you’ve committed to. This will help us keep track of our progress towards our goal.
Hello Family Proves “It Takes a Village” in Spartanburg
Hello Family believes that all parents and caregivers deserve a network of support. That’s why this unique organization is providing Spartanburg families with key resources and services focusing on care ranging from prenatal to age 5.
With services ranging from text based assistance to community baby showers, to preschool readiness support, Hello Family is helping “Spartanburg’s youngest residents” get the best possible start to their journey! Find out more below!





