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

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Friday, August 16, 2019
ATLAS
Aug 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Pickens County Library System

Join us At The Library After School. Geared towards elementary age children, but all are welcome!

We meet Fridays at 3:30. (No meeting August 30th)

August 2: Q-Tip Dinosaurs
August 9: Board Games
August 16: Obstacle Course
August 23: Fossil Necklaces

https://www.facebook.com/events/2484672224929915/?event_time_id=2484672238263247

Call Before You Dig Celebration
Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
City of Greer Events Center

Celebrate the start of the weekend with food & drink at Greer City Park plus learning more about SC 8-1-1 with Greer CPW. There will be food trucks, games, music and free giveaways.

This event is being held in conjunction with the City of Greer’s Food Truck Rollout.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2259035170825631/

Food Truck Rollout
Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
City Park

Celebrate the start of the weekend with Food & Drink at Greer City Park. Food Trucks, tailgating games, and music. Follow the event for Food Truck announcements and more information.

Thank you to our Food Truck Rollout Series Sponsor Greer CPW

This event is being held along with Greer CPW’s Call Before You Dig Celebration!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, activity or public meeting of the City of Greer should contact 864-968-7008 as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/298089830846624/

Football Home Scrimmages Information
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spartanburg School District 4

Football Home Scrimmages Information

https://www.facebook.com/events/501280530639522/?event_time_id=501280533972855

Friday Starry Nights
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Roper Mountain Science Center

Join us for a night under the stars in the Hooper Planetarium with a 360° full immersion dome, 4K projection, state-of-the-art lighting, dynamic 5.1 surround sound and more!

Show Times:
6 p.m.: Perfect Little Planet (recommended for ages 4+)
7:30 p.m.: Tales of the Maya Sky (recommended for ages 8+); Upstate’s Sky Tonight is included

Ticket Prices:
RMSC Members and GCS Employees with pass: FREE
Adults and Teens: $6
Children (age 4-12): $5
Senior Citizen (age 60 & over) and Military: $5
Children (age 3 & under): Not recommended

https://www.facebook.com/events/489507475134846/?event_time_id=489507488468178

Main Street Fridays with ONeal Township Band
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
NOMA Square

Family Friendly Fun Downtown Greenville! Join ONeal Township Band at Noma Square, Friday, August 16, 2019 for some dancing in the street!

https://www.facebook.com/events/291924178145936/

Rich Nelson Band w/ Preston Ruffing Live in the Yard!
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FR8yard

ABOUT THE RICH NELSON BAND

The Rich Nelson Band features Rich on guitar and vocals, Stephen Cohen on bass, Bob Bencze on keys, Tim McCall on guitar and Robert George on drums.

Originally from Detroit, Rich has been making music and art in the mountains of North Carolina since 2004. After stints in a number of Carolina bands he recorded his first solo record ‘Ever Since Now’ in 2018.

Rich Nelson: guitar and vocals
Stephen Cohen: bass
Bob Bencze: keys
Tim McCall: guitar
Robert George: drums

ABOUT PRESTON RUFFING

Having started in 2008 as an acoustic musician, Preston began expanding his musical style over the next 6 years. He began experimenting with electronics, learning how to better his live shows and music through technology.

https://www.facebook.com/events/696502600787417/

Rock the Block Party
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Patrick Square

Join us for a Rock the Block Party on Friday, August 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM! The event will take place in Patrick Square on Thomas Green Boulevard in Clemson. There will be live music, family-friendly activities, special giveaways, and more!

The Embers – In Concert
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Point Lookout Vineyards

The Embers helped define beach music for generations. Join us on the mountain for a beach music concert. Wear your dancing shoes.
The Embers will perform on the Pavilion lawn. Visit our website for more information and to buy your ticket for a great evening of music and fun.

https://www.facebook.com/events/833108553740874/

Summer Concert Series
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Drayton Mills

Join us in the plaza every Friday from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm to enjoy some of Spartanburg’s most talented musicians. Bring a chair, a blanket, snacks and take advantage of these long summer nights. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long work week.
Music sponsored by Milliken & Company, in partnership with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and Chapman Cultural Center.

https://www.facebook.com/events/608112729597789/?event_time_id=608112736264455

Ticko at Rainer’s Cafe & Bar (Downtown Greenville)
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rainer's Cafe & Bar

Come out and see local singer/songwriter Ticko in the heart of Downtown Greenville!
You can find her music on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Google Play and MORE!
Ticko plays an acoustic set filled with some of your favorite classics, ranging from Janis Joplin, to the Eagles, to Etta James, and even Britney Spears!
Her original indie-folk style will have you entangled in emotion as she tells you her story through song.
Come out on August 16th at 6:30 for an acoustic experience you can’t miss!

https://www.facebook.com/events/436647497147521/

August Open Mic Night
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Little River Coffee Bar

Join us for our monthly open mic night Friday, August 16th at 7pm. Come sing a song, perform a dance, read poem, tell a joke… you name it!

Sign-up starts at 6:30pm. All are welcome to perform and attend. (family-friendly content)

*Open Mic Night occurs monthly on the third Friday.*

https://www.facebook.com/events/383080275662590/

Blues Thursday!
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

third Thursday of the month. Hosted by Bill Altman the Gentlemen Callers there is a new special guest every month. Old school blues for a dancing good time!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2304005716513850/?event_time_id=2304005733180515

Chill Rando at Sweet Sippin’
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sweet Sippin'

Always a wonderful evening!! We love Sweet Sippin’ and playing in Simpsonville!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2322637438063661/

Cube of Truth: Spartanburg, SC: August 16th
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

If you are interested in volunteering, join the following group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/237712427065109/

The Cube of Truth is a peaceful static demonstration akin to an art performance. This demonstration operates in a structured manner that triggers curiosity and interest from the public; we attempt to lead bystanders to a vegan conclusion through a combination of local standard-practice animal exploitation footage and conversations with a value-based sales approach.

Masks, signs, and outreach literature are provided. Black upper clothing appropriate for the weather is essential, and please bring a fully charged laptop or tablet if you have one. If you are bringing a laptop or a tablet, please download the following:

Media Player:
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Footage:
https://goo.gl/so6qGp

https://www.facebook.com/events/335721677370597/

Panthers vs Bills
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bank of America Stadium

Buffalo Bills will come to Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers for Week 2 of preseason August 16,2019. Kickoff is set for 7:00PM.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1196758210479371/

Bye Bye Birdie on HCT Main Stage
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

BYE BYE BIRDIE
A Musical Comedy
Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Originally Produced by Edward Padula
Main Stage
August 2-18
Director: Colby Coren
A campy musical send-up of the late 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Inspired by the phenomenon of Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army.

https://www.facebook.com/events/236974623900794/?event_time_id=236974647234125

Friday Starry Nights
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Roper Mountain Science Center

Join us for a night under the stars in the Hooper Planetarium with a 360° full immersion dome, 4K projection, state-of-the-art lighting, dynamic 5.1 surround sound and more!

Show Times:
6 p.m.: Perfect Little Planet (recommended for ages 4+)
7:30 p.m.: Tales of the Maya Sky (recommended for ages 8+); Upstate’s Sky Tonight is included

Ticket Prices:
RMSC Members and GCS Employees with pass: FREE
Adults and Teens: $6
Children (age 4-12): $5
Senior Citizen (age 60 & over) and Military: $5
Children (age 3 & under): Not recommended

https://www.facebook.com/events/489507475134846/?event_time_id=489507491801511

Joe Taylor LIVE at Second Stage @ SMA
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Called the Redneck Jeff Beck by The Village Voice a funky mix of Jeff Beck and Chet Atkins by Rust Magazine, and Claptonesque by The San Diego Troubadour, acclaimed performer and ace studio guitarist Joe Taylor continues to delight audiences across the country with his fiery, groove- laden shows.

Joe and his all-star band will be delivering an unforgettable night of rock at Second Stage SMA. Joe’s years in the music industry have brought him together with his band of amazing rock stars including Steve Holly, drummer for Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Joe Cocker and more, and Brian Stanley, bass player to Bruce Springsteen. Come out on August 16 to see Joe Taylor and his all-star band.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 3 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/2388013574762606/

Willie Nelson & Family And Alison Krauss w/ Karley Scott Collins
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 12 Apr 2019 at 10:00 AM

Fan Club Presale & VIP Package : Tue, 9 Apr 2019 at 10:00 AM

Venue/Radio/Ticketmaster : Thu, 11 Apr 2019 at 10:00 AM

Fan Club Bundle : Tue, 9 Apr 2019 at 11:00 AM

VIP Package Presale : Tue, 9 Apr 2019 at 10:00 AM

VIP Package Onsale : Fri, 12 Apr 2019 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Presale : Tue, 9 Apr 2019 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Onsale : Fri, 12 Apr 2019 at 10:00 AM

National Concert Week Offer : Wed, 1 May 2019 at 12:00 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/303416810329112/