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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On Friday, June 14th, local artists came to MAC to have their surfaces stamped with the Flat Out Under Pressure logo. 24 hours later on Saturday, June 15th, 107 artists returned with completed works of art. The art was then juried and hung as an exhibit.
The 8 winners will have their artwork featured on the 8 downtown recycling bins next year!
Come see an entire exhibit created in just 24 hours! The show will be up at MAC through July 26th.
Metropolitan Arts Council
16 Augusta Street | Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 467-3132 | greenvillearts.com/foup-2
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/343046006377653/?event_time_id=343046056377648
You do not need any equipment. No dance experience is required and beginners are welcome! We can guarantee that you’ll leave sweaty and smiling!
You do not have to be a member to come to this class, but you get unlimited classes for free if you join! The drop in rate for non-members is $5! If you buy a punch card for 5 classes, you get the 6th class for free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/468950503597815/?event_time_id=468950673597798
Taught by Katherine Wagner. 10:00AM-1:00PM. Tuition is $30 plus $20 for supplies paid to the instructor. Students will learn the “long stitch” form of book binding. Each student will learn the basics of bookbinding by will be making a small leather bound journal roughly 3.8″ x 3.5″ x 7/8 th”
https://www.facebook.com/events/428618977684700/
Two public and free bowl-making sessions will held at Converse College in Spartanburg Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. in the Milliken Fine Arts Building. The public is invited to make hand-shaped clay bowls that will be used in a fundraiser to raise money to help stop hunger in Spartanburg. This is a wonderful grassroots event for the family, creative people, and people who want to make the world a better place. No special talent needed. All supplies and instruction are provided at no cost.
https://www.facebook.com/events/607888006373257/?event_time_id=607888009706590
*We have a few tables open* Email [email protected], send us a PM if you are interested in a table.
If you are interested in donating items for the bake sale, please send an email to [email protected]!!
Geek Flea Market 10 am-4 pm Saturday, July 13th.
If you want great deals and the chance to meet other awesome local fans then “Get Your Geek On” and join us for the Borderlands GEEK MARKET… and feel good knowing that we’re doing it all to help a fellow geek in need who is battling cancer.
DETAILS:
All the proceeds from table sales ($25) will go our friend Hyatt Hendricks and his wife Brittney to help them with the costs associated with Hyatt’s cancer treatments.
Bake Sale – All proceeds will go to the Hendricks family, donations are also welcome and greatly appreciated.
Rent a space for $25 to sell your collection of art, comics, toys, board games, RPG’s, costumes, or other pop culture items. Some tables may be outside under the awning weather permitting others will be inside on the gaming tables. Due to space limitations you can only use the table that you purchase, no racks or additional tables will be allowed. Some tables may be accessible from all sides.
Limited Space Available! We also encourage you to bring your own chair so you’re comfortable, but we will have a limited number of tables and chairs until they run out.
Setup starts at 9 am and the event goes through 4 pm so please plan to stay for the duration of the event.
If you are unable to make it but would like to donate, please send your donation to [email protected] via PayPal (please put Hyatt Hendricks in the memo) or drop it by Borderlands. THANK YOU!!!
#CancerSucks
https://www.facebook.com/events/317374852532126/
Are you ready to see what Spartanburg, the hub city of the Upstate has to offer? Join us as we eat our way through the town. Spartanburg has so many delicious vegan options all across the city! On this tour you will enjoy some delicious breakfast options, lunch items, donuts and ice cream! Our fantastic Registered Dietitian will come along to talk about the nutrition impact of the items and answer your questions along the way. Wear some great walking shoes, we will walk a minimum of one mile on the tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Stops include visits to:
Downtown Deli & Donuts
Blue Moon Specialty Foods
FR8yard
Hub City Scoops
The tour will take place rain or shine. Midway through the tour we will explore a community garden and play some miniature golf.
This is a plant-based tour and we can accommodate most food allergies and restrictions, please let us know in advance. Children seven and under eat for free (one child per adult).
Space is limited. Tickets cover food on the tour and swag bag contents. If you have any questions about the tour please contact VV Spot, LLC at [email protected] or 864-392-4282.
https://www.facebook.com/events/347380049270252/
Taught by Joe Padgett. 10:00AM-12:30PM. Tuition is $25 plus $5 for supplies paid to the instructor. Students will learn to turn a Wooden Writing pen using a Lathe.
https://www.facebook.com/events/883909885289438/
Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on a local trainer and yoga instructor as she leads a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider-mosa or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Namaste!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1549299521881864/?event_time_id=1549299631881853
More Information: www.UpstateUltra.com
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Join us at Ethos Combatives for a special LGBTQ self defense class. The class is free of charge, with a suggested donation of $10. A portion of all donations will benefit PFLAG Spartanburg. Pre-registration is required. Age range is 12 and up. Classes will take place the second Saturday of each month for as long as there is sufficient attendance. Wadette Cantrell is the primary coach and she may be accompanied by a second instructor as attendance requires.
Pre-register here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2807151/false#/invitation
Coach Wadette Cantrell will cover basic safety procedures as well as self defense based on Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Gracie Jiu Jitsu was brought to the United States by the Gracie Family. Carlson and Helio Gracie developed this martial art on the basis that a smaller, weaker person can effectively defend themselves against a larger and stronger opponent. This self defense empowerment program will provide you with proven techniques of self defense; we will cover standing defenses as well as defenses from the ground.
https://www.facebook.com/events/454567288647058/?event_time_id=454567291980391
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Help us empty the shelter! Adopt your next best friend for FREE all weekend long. We’ll have fun things happening each day and a dog pool party for our adoptable pets. This event is thanks to a generous sponsorship from PetSmart Charities and Pick Me SC.
Friday, July 12: Enter to win waterpark tickets
Saturday, July 13: Get free ice cream!
Sunday, July 14: Head over to the Swamp Rabbit Cafe to meet adoptable pets and shop for locally made dog treats.
https://www.facebook.com/events/345172229486725/?event_time_id=345172236153391
Learn the basics and get started fermenting vegetables. Tips, tricks, beginning supplies and more! Email [email protected] or call 862-2576 to register.
Please note: This event takes place at the Fountain Inn Branch.
311 N Main Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
https://www.facebook.com/events/1128143354053357/
Join us Saturday & Sunday on the Beach for our weekend beachside cookouts starting at 11:00am.
Beachside Cookout Menu:
All come with a side of Miss Vickie’s chips.
• ¼ Pound Hot Dog $5
• Cheeseburger $10
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $10
• Marinated Chicken Thigh Sandwich $10
• Street Corn $3 (Grilled corn with elote mayo and cheese.)
Drinks:
• Cocktails $7
• Wine $5.50
• Beer $3.50 (domestic) $4.50 (import)
• Water $2
• Soda $3
ID required to purchase alcohol. Pricing does not include tax.
https://www.facebook.com/events/248762272711802/?event_time_id=248762322711797
We will be offering more options to our menu. Every Saturday starting July 6th we will be having brunch options from 11:30am-3pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2351998435122604/?event_time_id=2351998441789270
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!
On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.
Our Vintner’s Table Food Truck is here for the season! Buy salads, cheese boards, our BRAND NEW lobster rolls and more to enjoy with Burntshirt Vineyards wine!
Saturday Hours: 12pm to 6pm
Sunday Hours: 12pm to 5pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/2430723993715642/?event_time_id=2430724000382308
Back by Popular Demand – A Community Favorite
Once again, The Studio Community presents West African Drumming, Rhythms, & Movement in this Master Class where everybody is welcomed! Come dance with us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/297610891189052/
Come meet our luckiest pups and enjoy an on-site ice cream truck with the Aubree Lewis group!
https://www.facebook.com/events/387392111856396/
Two public and free bowl-making sessions will held at Converse College in Spartanburg Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. in the Milliken Fine Arts Building. The public is invited to make hand-shaped clay bowls that will be used in a fundraiser to raise money to help stop hunger in Spartanburg. This is a wonderful grassroots event for the family, creative people, and people who want to make the world a better place. No special talent needed. All supplies and instruction are provided at no cost.
https://www.facebook.com/events/607888006373257/