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Thursday, August 16, 2018
Taproom Unplugged: Nikki & Jason
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brewery 85

Brewery 85 is proud to present our Thursday night Taproom Unplugged series. Shows will be every Thursday from 6pm-8pm and will feature small, intimate acts from across the east coast.

Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp are chasing their dreams down in their van, Blue Bell all across the country. She sings her boots off, plays acoustic guitar as well as her mountain clawhammer banjo while hubby, Jason Sharp plays leads on an ol ’57 Gibson LG-2 & also plays bass and sings harmony.

Just a reminder: This is a regular Pop-Up Biergarten event so please bring your Brewery 85 logo stein or buy one for discounted fills on beers at this and future Pop-Up Biergarten events. Still need a stein still? Purchase one for $15 at our facilities. These make GREAT lifetime gifts for folks who love our brewery!

Have no fear: The concert will be held inside. Seating is first come with no reservations so get her early. Please feel free to bring your own seating if you would prefer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/149465849103637/

The Future of Housing in Spartanburg
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Spartanburg County Public Libraries

Public Screenings of the Front Line Documentary

“Poverty, Politics and Profit:
America’s Housing Crisis”

Screening Dates:
August 16 at 6pm
August 21 at 6pm
August 31 at 6pm
September 4 at 6pm
September 6 at 6pm

Free Admission
Barrett Room (1st floor)
Sponsored by Spartanburg Branch of NAACP

https://www.facebook.com/events/1147740242039971/

The Second After, Telltale and guests Thurs Aug 16th
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
GroundZero

Thursday, August 16 – 2018

GroundZero
3052 Howard St
Spartanburg, SC 29303

TTA Presents:

The Second After
Telltale
Messenger Down

Doors @ 6PM

$10 – Day of GA
All Ages

https://www.facebook.com/events/181092539394186/

Family Game Night
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cyrill-Westside Library

Category: Fun & Games
Contact Name: Billy
Contact Phone: 864-574-6815
Contact Email: [email protected]

Join us for a fun and relaxing family game night before school starts back.

Grown-Up Gaming: Cooperative Games
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Greenville County Library System

Games including Burgle Bros., Hanabi, and Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle. Call 527-9258 for more information. This program is designed for adults ages 18+.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1041874659309266/

Hokum Karem-Relay Race 2018
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Fleet Feet Greenville

****TO SIGN UP VISIT:
https://book-events.com/events/2018-fleet-feet-sports-hokum-karem/

A Two-Person relay race where teammates alternate running a 3k loop. Each teammate will complete the loop once. Order of running is Runner A – Runner B.

We will have a male division, female division, and co-ed division. To exchange, runners will simply slap hands or exchange a baton unique to their team. Most creative baton wins an award!

****ONLY $20/Team Before August 1st
****$30/Team July 2nd-Race Day

****FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
http://www.fleetfeetgreenville.com/events/hokum-karem

https://www.facebook.com/events/258485344711887/

Thrillers on Thursday Mystery Book Club
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Inman Library

Category: Book & Film Discussions
Contact Phone: 864-472-8363

Please join us as we discuss “Amy Snow” by Tracy Rees. Light refreshments will be served.

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

“Tropical Cove” Sip & Paint
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Gather your friends for this fun and creative event. Reservations required and can be placed at thewinegallery.net. The $30 fee includes canvas, paint, all supplies and 2 hours of instruction.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2081414908844582/

Brooks Dixon Band at Quest Brewing
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Quest Brewing Company

Free Full band show for Quest Thursday night series! Back to the spot where it all began for the BDB, come celebrate the end of summer with us, band will be playing from 7-9PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/337012063505805/

Chihuly Nights at Biltmore
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm
Chihuly Nights at Biltmore

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

Downtown Spartanburg Chess Club
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Headquarters Library

Room: Atrium
Category: Fun & Games
Contact Phone: 864-596-3505

Join us for a friendly game of chess. Beginners and seasoned players are all welcome.

Greenville Drive Baseball Game
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm
Greenville Drive Baseball Game

The Greenville Drive is a Minor League Baseball team that plays in Greenville, South Carolina. They are a Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and a member of the South Atlantic League.

Leicester Comm. Ctr. History Gathering
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com

Leicester History Gathering, meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.  Different local history topic discussed each month.

Summer Writers and Illustrators Class
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
My Sister's Store

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Do you want to write for publication, posterity, or just for fun? Learn from veterans in the writing/illustrating field.
Students should have the first draft of a manuscript in hand to start the class. those who are also illustrators should have sample illustrations. Six in-depth sessions to further your storytelling skills. This class will focus on sharpening writing and/or illustrating skills and preparing your manuscript for the next step.
Tim Davis is the author and illustrator of several books and leading Hidden Pictures illustrator for HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE. Melinda Long is the author of several books including HOW I BECAME A PIRATE.

Asheville Tourists vs. Hickory Crawdads
Aug 16 @ 7:05 pm
McCormick Field

Come cheer on the Tourists!

Greenville Drive v. Greensboro Grasshoppers
Aug 16 @ 7:05 pm
Fluor Field

Come cheer on the Greenville Drive!

Greenville Drive x Carolina Panthers
Aug 16 @ 7:05 pm – 10:05 pm
Greenville Drive at Fluor Field

Carolina Panthers and the Greenville Drive will partner for Football Night in partnership with the Two States. One Team. Tour.

At each game, the first 1,500 fans in the ballpark will receive a Panthers t-shirt! All games will appearances by Sir Purr, the TopCats, PurrCussion, the Black & Blue Crew and Panthers alumni players. The Play60 Truck will be on hand to feature exciting interactive stations and activities for children at select ballparks.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1131586343647420/

Intro to Entomology-FREE Kid’s Program
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Enka-Candler Branch Library

Scientists need YOUR help in studying animals everywhere, including your own backyard!

Join us for an introduction to entomology, the study of insects. You’ll learn all about our creepy and crawly friends and even meet a few live insects! You can also join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it.

Find out how you can earn your Entomology Field Badge and a free pass to Monarch Butterfly Day on September 8th. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/150484562479185/

The Temptations and The Four Tops
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Biltmore

About the artists:
The Temptations and the Four Tops hit the South Terrace stage for performances of their classics “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “Baby I Need Your Loving,” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”

The 2018 Biltmore Concert Series Line-Up:
Aug. 2 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Night Ranger
Aug. 3 – Jay Leno
Aug. 9 – for KING & COUNTRY and Lauren Daigle
Aug. 11 – An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
Aug. 16 – The Temptations and The Four Tops

Concerts are staged on the South Terrace of Biltmore House, with breathtaking twilight views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sponsored by PNC

Please note: All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Children must be 10 years or older to attend most concerts. Tickets may be purchased at www.biltmore.com/concerts, or by calling 866-336-1255; or in person at Biltmore’s Reservation and Ticketing Sales Center, 1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC 28803. Performers and dates are subject to change.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1267292880069815/