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

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Sunday, September 22, 2019
THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller
Sep 22 @ 3:00 pm
The Warehouse Theatre

The Arthur Miller classic about the witch hunts and trials in seventeenth-century Salem pits neighbor against neighbor and an all-too-eager prosecution against the innocent. Utilizing historical people and real events, Miller’s drama is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. Featuring students from Greenville’s Fine Arts Center in key roles, this will be a magnificently collaborative journey through one of the greatest written plays in the literary canon.

Panthers vs Cardinals
Sep 22 @ 4:05 pm – 7:05 pm
State Farm Stadium

The Carolina Panthers will face off the Arizona Cardinals September 22,2019. Kickoff is set for 1:05PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/864835860538771/

Aladdin Musical in Charlotte, NC at Belk Theater at Blumenthal
Sep 22 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Last tickets for Aladdin Musical in Charlotte, NC at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center! Share this event with all Your friends and get a chance to win a ticket!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1478040272328327/?event_time_id=1478040318994989

Disney’s Aladdin
Sep 22 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Aladdin is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold new musical that will sweep you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. It’s an unforgettable experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning score and more written especially for the stage.

Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the show features music by Tony Award and eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act), lyrics by two-time Oscar winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony Award and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice (Evita, Aida) and four-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Beguelin, and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).

Aladdin, adapted from the Academy Award®-winning animated Disney film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights,” is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical. Aladdin’s journey sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage.

The animated film Aladdin was released by Disney in 1992 and was a critical and box office smash, grossing over $500 million worldwide (not adjusted for inflation) and becoming the highest-grossing film of the year.

The film won the Oscar for Best Original Score and introduced the hit song “A Whole New World,” which won the second of the film’s two Academy Awards as Best Original Song. The Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle recording of the tune soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Aladdin is designed by seven-time Tony-winning scenic designer Bob Crowley, six-time Tony-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz, two-time Tony-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes and sound designer Ken Travis.

The production team also includes illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer, hair designer Josh Marquette and makeup designer Milagros Medina-Cerdeira. The music team is headed by music supervisor and music director Michael Kosarin, who also created the vocal and incidental music arrangements, joined by orchestrator Danny Troob and dance music arranger Glen Kelly.

On sale now with a PNC Broadway Lights series ticket! Call 704-335-1010 for season subscription information, or visit BlumenthalArts.org/Broadway

https://www.facebook.com/events/1994608860780404/?event_time_id=1994608887447068

Monday, September 23, 2019
Pre-Sale Event Monster Jam
Sep 23 all-day
on-line event

Fall Foliage Photography Contest
Sep 23 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Capture photos of your friends and family members enjoying the vivid hues of fall and enter them into our photo contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

No additional costs to enter.

The first-place winner will receive an overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to the Park, brunch for two at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

The contest’s second-place winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at the Old Rock Cafe and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

Chimney Rock’s Facebook followers will select the People’s Choice Award winner. Followers will have a week to like and share their favorite photo from an album of Winter Photo Contest entries posted on the Park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/chimneyrockparknc. The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at Old Rock Cafe and their photo will be featured on the Park’s Facebook page.

Shutterbugs interested in capturing Mother Nature’s wintry beauty can do so by entering Friday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Park’s winter hours.

All entries must be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parks’ Facebook page through Facebook messenger.

https://www.facebook.com/events/453143675217439/

Fall Foliage Photography Contest
Sep 23 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Capture photos of your friends and family members enjoying the vivid hues of fall and enter them into our photo contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

No additional costs to enter.

The first-place winner will receive an overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to the Park, brunch for two at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

The contest’s second-place winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at the Old Rock Cafe and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

Chimney Rock’s Facebook followers will select the People’s Choice Award winner. Followers will have a week to like and share their favorite photo from an album of Winter Photo Contest entries posted on the Park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/chimneyrockparknc. The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at Old Rock Cafe and their photo will be featured on the Park’s Facebook page.

Shutterbugs interested in capturing Mother Nature’s wintry beauty can do so by entering Friday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Park’s winter hours.

All entries must be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parks’ Facebook page through Facebook messenger.

https://www.facebook.com/events/453143675217439/?event_time_id=453143678550772

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Sep 23 @ 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!

Reading for Transformation
Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hub City Writers Project

Book List:

January: Children of the Days: A Human Calendar of History

February: My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma & the Mending of Our Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

March: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

April: Human Hours by Catherine Barnett

May: White Tears by Hari Kunzru

June: Rainbow In The Word: LGBTQ Christians’ Biblical Memoirs

August: Solace: Writing, Refuge, and LGBTQ Women of Color edited by S. Andrea Allen & Lauren Cherelle

September: Heavy by Kiese Laymon

October: Devotions by Mary Oliver

November: When I Grow Up I Want To Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chin Chin

Join the Speaking Down Barriers team and engage readings that will guide us towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within ourselves and the world around us. We are working towards the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate, and division. These various insights will broaden our perspective and lead us towards meaningful confrontation. You are welcome to grow with us.

For your convenience, we will meet at the Hub City Bookshop on 4th Mondays at two separate times: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Hub City Bookshop is located at 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Books can be purchased at discounted rates through Hub City Bookshop. Become a member of Hub City Bookshop and receive even more discounts!

https://www.facebook.com/events/304800307053541/?event_time_id=304800360386869

Monday Night Cigars
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
13 Stripes Brewery

Join us every Monday for Cigar Night!

Cameroon Cigars in Greer comes out to the brewery at 6pm with a new selection of cigars to try! So come grab a beer and relax as we start the week together with two of our favorite things.

https://www.facebook.com/events/306930483530526/?event_time_id=306930550197186

Outlier Admissions: A Workshop
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Has college application season been getting you stressed? M. Judson has got you covered! Join us in store on September 23rd at 7:00pm for a workshop with award winning author Uchechi Kalu on how to stand out in the college admissions process.

Uchechi is a college admissions consultant, and her newest release, Stand Out. Get In. Afford College, gives tips to students on how to craft applications and make a splash in the admissions pool.

Registration required. Sign up online or in store.

Reading for Transformation
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hub City Writers Project

Book List:

January: Children of the Days: A Human Calendar of History

February: My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma & the Mending of Our Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

March: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

April: Human Hours by Catherine Barnett

May: White Tears by Hari Kunzru

June: Rainbow In The Word: LGBTQ Christians’ Biblical Memoirs

August: Solace: Writing, Refuge, and LGBTQ Women of Color edited by S. Andrea Allen & Lauren Cherelle

September: Heavy by Kiese Laymon

October: Devotions by Mary Oliver

November: When I Grow Up I Want To Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chin Chin

Join the Speaking Down Barriers team and engage readings that will guide us towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within ourselves and the world around us. We are working towards the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate, and division. These various insights will broaden our perspective and lead us towards meaningful confrontation. You are welcome to grow with us.

For your convenience, we will meet at the Hub City Bookshop on 4th Mondays at two separate times: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Hub City Bookshop is located at 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Books can be purchased at discounted rates through Hub City Bookshop. Become a member of Hub City Bookshop and receive even more discounts!

https://www.facebook.com/events/304800307053541/?event_time_id=304800363720202

Weekly Dance | Spartanburg Swing
Sep 23 @ 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=2163666670381610

West Marches – A Dungeon & Dragons Experience
Sep 23 @ 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=1455186307953240

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Business and Talent Recruitment in the Upstate
Sep 24 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Coldwell Banker Caine

Businesses move here, and you can too. Join us for our next Caffeinated Conversations featuring John Lummus, President and CEO of the Upstate SC Alliance, as we dig into the organization’s efforts to recruit to the Upstate.

Fall Foliage Photography Contest
Sep 24 @ 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Capture photos of your friends and family members enjoying the vivid hues of fall and enter them into our photo contest. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

No additional costs to enter.

The first-place winner will receive an overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to the Park, brunch for two at the Historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

The contest’s second-place winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at the Old Rock Cafe and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.

Chimney Rock’s Facebook followers will select the People’s Choice Award winner. Followers will have a week to like and share their favorite photo from an album of Winter Photo Contest entries posted on the Park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/chimneyrockparknc. The People’s Choice Award Winner will receive two passes to the Park, lunch for two at Old Rock Cafe and their photo will be featured on the Park’s Facebook page.

Shutterbugs interested in capturing Mother Nature’s wintry beauty can do so by entering Friday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Park’s winter hours.

All entries must be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parks’ Facebook page through Facebook messenger.

https://www.facebook.com/events/453143675217439/?event_time_id=453143681884105

The Utley Collection of Brass Instruments
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Carolina Music Museum

The exhibit features selected pieces from one of the world’s finest collections of over 600 historic brass instruments from the Joe and Joella Utley Collection of Spartanburg, SC. In collaboration with the National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, South Dakota, which will soon house the Utley Collection, Dr. Sabine Klaus, curator of the Utley Collection, worked closely with Tom Strange, Curator and Artistic Director of the Carolina Music Museum to prepare the exhibit.
Tuesday – Saturday 10-5 Sunday 1-5

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Sep 24 @ 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!

Adulting 101
Sep 24 @ 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=342020063339700

Hub City Farmers’ Mobile Market
Sep 24 @ 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=2558747774355605