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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Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Phone: 864-461-2423
Join the Chesnee quilters as they share quilting ideas and their latest creations. All types of handicraft are welcome.
Join us for our monthly Community Gathering, consisting of a potluck, poetry, and facilitated dialogue. As topics and locations vary from month to month, we encourage you to join our mailing list. Bring a dish to share!
Topic: People of Color & Allies Seeking LGBTQ+ Rights:
A Distraction from Healing Anti-Blackness or An Intersectional Strength?
These monthly gatherings are open to all ages and backgrounds and encourage raw, honest dialogue in a brave space, facilitated by trained facilitators. Each of our five monthly gatherings are free and open to all. Join us.
Our mission is to provide encounters that transform our life together across differences of race, class, sexual orientation, gender, national identity, and religion. Share your voice, and bring a friend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/281456689050072/
Join Painting with a Twist for a special Paint Your Pet event at our favorite doggy friendly bar! We will be having our October Paint Your Pet at The Unleashed Dog Bar on Monday, 10/1 at 6:30pm! Bring your pup to play while you paint! Drinks available from the bar, no BYOB but feel free to bring your own food/snacks!
https://www.facebook.com/events/320471198530537/
Immigration has become a wedge issue in the United States, stirring fear, anxiety, and anger among Americans on both sides of the issue. Our three-part series in partnership with the OLLI- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman will examine current and recent immigration enforcement policies and their impact, the effect of immigration on jobs and our economy, and what the changing demographics of the United States mean for our politics and elections.
$15 per session | $35 for series ($25 for OLLI members)
Free for Furman students, faculty and staff. Guarantee yourself a seat by emailing [email protected] or call ext. 2998.
**3 CLPs**
https://www.facebook.com/events/198737494329076/
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Phone: 864-457-2218
Free yoga classes every Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m. Limited to 25 people. For all ability levels. Bring your own mat and blanket.
Welcome back to @downtownanderson ‘s longest continuously running #OpenMic. Haven’t missed a Monday in nearly 3 years! Each week we feature a different local or touring songwriter as host for an evening of original and acoustic music, craft ale and great community.
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Bryce Nivens hosts #OpenMic #AtTheBauern
Monday, October 1st
7pm-10pm
Carolina Bauernhaus Taproom in Downtown Anderson
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Bryce Nivens is a South Carolina native and junior at Anderson University. He is an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitar player. He began singing at a very young age and started playing guitar at 10. His main musical influence is John Mayer.
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Come out to listen or play a few of your own. Sign-up to play starting at 6pm.
2-3 songs per spot
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#openmic #singersongwriter #acousticmusic #electriccity #andersonsc #drinklocal #craftbeer #upstateSC #certifiedSC #rusticrefined
https://www.facebook.com/events/169458203956841/
Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018
Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience
It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train- if you dare! Open 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Advance Tickets Required.
Welcome to a weekly, open world platform of Dungeons & Dragons V5 hosted by The Bearded Dragons Inn!
Each week the players assemble in the Village of Triskelion to bravely make a plan and charge forth into the unexplored wilds. The story is entirely player driven and you’ll never know what to expect!
New to D&D? No worries, our skilled Dungeon Master’s can help guide you through this world of fantasy.
Want more info: Please click the following link that will take you directly to the West Marches at Triskelion page for all your FAQ needs!
https://sites.google.com/outlook.com/westmarchesattriskelion/home
https://www.facebook.com/events/269821280508142/
South Carolina’s longest running comedy open mic!! Every Monday night!
For beginners and seasoned comedians!!
Sign ups at 7PM. Show starts at 7:30.
https://www.facebook.com/events/293018094635210/
The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).
The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders). Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).
Three new works were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.
(Men’s Golf) Firestone Invitational (Akron, Ohio)
Monday, October 1st thru Friday, October 5th:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 6th, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
People purchasing memberships on days of the Sale will receive 10% off their purchases.
Memberships start at $30.00
NEW THIS YEAR!! Ask a Master Gardener
Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon.
http://www.hatchergarden.org/pdfs/2018_FALL_sale_tiled.pdf
Items from the Hatcher Garden Gift Shop will be available also for purchase during the plant sale. Gift items include Hatcher Garden logo t-shirts, hats, garden journals, key rings and lapel pins; Christmas cards painted by David Zielinski, and Hatcher Garden prints and note cards painted by Julia Bowling Burnett.
Also
VIOLETS
Thursday, October 4 andFriday, October 5
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
and
Saturday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
The First African Society of Spartanburg will be selling a variety of plants, including standards, semi-miniatures, and trailers, as well as other gesneriades. Plant growing supplies will also be available. Club members will be on hand to answer questions about care and growing of African violets. This sale will take place in Hatcher Garden Office.
The First African Society of Spartanburg will be selling a variety of plants, including standards, semi-miniatures, and trailers, as well as other gesneriades. Plant growing supplies will also be available. Club members will be on hand to answer questions about care and growing of African violets. This sale will take place in Hatcher Garden Office.
https://www.facebook.com/events/513393139136235/
“Engage Every Board Member From the Start!”
South Carolina nonprofit board leaders and CEOs will join June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM, a nonprofit consultancy headquartered in Charleston, SC for an interactive and inspiring half-day session offering the tools needed to build a highly engaged board.
Nonprofit organizations are constantly challenged to recruit the best board members and ensure their ongoing engagement in order to support their missions. The reality is that board development and engagement don’t just happen. It all starts with a dedicated recruitment process.
Registration Details
$75/attendee for Together SC Member
$125/attendee for Not-Yet Together SC Members
Together SC Members ONLY -Bring 3 attendees from the same member organization and get a 4th attendee FREE. Just use the “buy3get1” promo code at checkout
(Please note: For promo code to work, all attendees must be registered in the same transaction. Individual email addresses are required for each registered attendee.)
If you have questions about the event please contact:
Debbie Nelson
[email protected]
803-929-0399 ext. 13
https://www.facebook.com/events/983791841792719/
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Trainer Certification Course
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (pronounced Ol-VAY-us) is a comprehensive approach that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community components. This program is focused on long-term change that creates a safe and positive school climate. It is designed and evaluated for use in K-12 schools and incorporates what researchers and practitioners have identified as best practices in bullying prevention and intervention.
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program’s (OBPP) goals are to reduce and prevent bullying problems among students and to improve peer relations at school. The Olweus program has been implemented in more than a dozen countries around the world, and in thousands of schools in the United States.
How do I apply for a Trainer Certification Course?
Currently we have over 2000 individuals who have participated in the OBPP Trainer-Consultant Certification Course (TCC) in the United States. TCCs are offered for qualified individuals who are interested in becoming a certified trainer in the program. Courses are conducted by qualified, highly experienced members of the Olweus leadership team.
If you are ready to become a certified OBPP trainer-consultant and would like more information, please visit our website to submit your application today!
https://olweus.sites.clemson.edu/certification.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/963660903811458/?event_time_id=963660913811457
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Charlie Sinclair
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815
Contact Email: [email protected]
Certified Yoga instructor, Ann Minard will lead this 1 hour Vinyasa Yoga Flow class every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Yoga blocks provided. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.
Category: Craft, DIY & Maker
Contact Name: Brandi Fletcher
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
See what we’re crafting this month at the Multimedia and Fiction desk. No registration required.
Get an up-close look at the Sun through our solar scope on these days and times:
Mon. – Fri: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: All Observatory activities are dependent on clear skies.
*Observatory may be in use for scheduled school classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.
Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.
Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.
Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.
To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].