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Thursday, May 2, 2024
DEF CON 864 Meeting
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
DEF CON 864 Meeting

Join us for the monthly DEF CON 864 group meeting online and in-person.

  • In-person at Hughes Main Library meeting room A
  • Online details are posted in our Discord.
  • Discord invite is on our website at dc864.org.

All meetings are free and open to the public.

We have a very open format, so join in and let us know what your interests are that you’d like to see from this group.

We leave an hour to going over member projects and interests. Have a Raspberry Pi project or build a custom drone? Bring it in and show us how you did it. Creating your own set of scripts for system reconnaissance? We’d love to see it.

House Party: Local Improv Teams
May 2 @ 9:00 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground

Here is the schedule for opening teams:

4/4: Improv 201 showcase featuring Elemental, former 501 class team

4/11: Round Trip, a Bruise

4/18: Mel, a Harold

4/25: Sketch, scripted comedy

5/2: Elemental, a Deconstruction

5/9: Round Trip, a Bruise

5/16: Mel, a Harold

5/23: Sketch, scripted comedy

5/30: Elemental, a Deconstruction

6/6: Round Trip, a Bruise

6/13: Mel, a Harold

6/20: Sketch, scripted comedy

6/27: Elemental, a Deconstruction

7/4: NO SHOWS FOR JULY 4TH

7/11: Round Trip, a Bruise

7/18: Mel, a Harold

7/25: Sketch, scripted comedy

8/1: Elemental, a Deconstruction

8/8: Round Trip, a Bruise

8/15: Mel, a Harold

8/22: Sketch, scripted comedy

Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.

 

Friday, May 3, 2024
Improv Show from Clemson University Students
May 3 @ 7:30 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground

This unique group of students from Clemson have created their new improv format, called The Tomkins. This is named after Sylvan Tomkins the originator of script theory and psychotherapy. Come out and see the debut of this new type of comedy show!

al·che·my [ˈal-kə-mē] a power or process of transforming the common into the special

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show!
May 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Hilton

Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST

Star Wars Trivia
May 4 @ 6:00 pm
The Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Cultural Arts Center

Costume Contest, lots of prizes, themed concessions and adult beverages for sale

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Computer Basics
May 7 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Training Lab

Learn the basics of navigating a computer and using a mouse and keyboard.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration required.

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Streaming 101
May 9 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
• Training Lab

Discover the fun and entertainment of streaming digital media on you computers and phones.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration required.

Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
May 9 @ 7:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine, Nate Bargatze is a Grammy nominated stand-up comedian from Nashville, TN.

Widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups and for his Netflix specials “The Tennessee Kid”, “Greatest Average American” and “The Stand-ups”, his latest special “Hello, World” can be found on Amazon Prime Video. Currently touring and selling out shows all over the world with his new “The Be Funny” Tour, Nate is also an avid golfer and sports enthusiast – always supporting his local Vanderbilt Commodores.

When not on the road, Nate is also the creator and host of the weekly podcast “Nateland”, which can be found through AudioBoom, his Youtube channel or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Nate has over 10 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, has performed for the troops in Kuwait and Iraq, with Chris Rock, and at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row.

House Party: Local Improv Teams
May 9 @ 9:00 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground

Here is the schedule for opening teams:

4/4: Improv 201 showcase featuring Elemental, former 501 class team

4/11: Round Trip, a Bruise

4/18: Mel, a Harold

4/25: Sketch, scripted comedy

5/2: Elemental, a Deconstruction

5/9: Round Trip, a Bruise

5/16: Mel, a Harold

5/23: Sketch, scripted comedy

5/30: Elemental, a Deconstruction

6/6: Round Trip, a Bruise

6/13: Mel, a Harold

6/20: Sketch, scripted comedy

6/27: Elemental, a Deconstruction

7/4: NO SHOWS FOR JULY 4TH

7/11: Round Trip, a Bruise

7/18: Mel, a Harold

7/25: Sketch, scripted comedy

8/1: Elemental, a Deconstruction

8/8: Round Trip, a Bruise

8/15: Mel, a Harold

8/22: Sketch, scripted comedy

Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.

 

Friday, May 10, 2024
King of the Mountain: Competitive Short Form Improv Games
May 10 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground

It’s a bit like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”: you’ll see familiar games like ABC (if the first line starts with an A, the next line will start with a B, then a C, and so on …), New Choice (the host will ring a bell and the player has to replace their last line with something totally new), and Sounds Like a Rap (exactly what you’d expect).

The Alchemy Comedy Theater is back and running shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:30 and 9pm. Downtown Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.

http://www.AlchemyComedy.com

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Improv 000: Open Practice
May 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground

This is not a show and not a typical Alchemy class. Although it requires no comedy or theater experience, it is best used for current students or performers to get extra practice time on the Alchemy stage. There is no audience for Improv 000’s.

These practices are free for current Alchemy Performers and Students (though they must pre-register). However, anyone interested can also register online for $10. All participants must pre-register online (registration closes at 4:00 PM). However, if you arrive more than 5 minutes late you may lose your reservation.

Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.

http://www.AlchemyComedy.com

Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show!
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Hilton

Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST

Steel Panther: On The Prowl World Tour
May 11 @ 8:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

18+ Show!

 

Steel Panther is an American comedic glam metal band from Los Angeles, California. Fronted by lead singer Michael Starr, the band formed in 2000 as Metal Shop and was also known as Metal Skool before adopting the name Steel Panther in 2008. The band is known for its profane and humorous lyrics, and for parodying the stereotypical glam metal lifestyle.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Tech After Five
May 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Think Tank Brew Lab

Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.

You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners or mentors. We’ve got you covered.

Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.

We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.

Trivia with Andrew Fischer
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Trivia with Andrew Fischer

Thursday, May 16, 2024
House Party: Local Improv Teams
May 16 @ 9:00 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground

Here is the schedule for opening teams:

4/4: Improv 201 showcase featuring Elemental, former 501 class team

4/11: Round Trip, a Bruise

4/18: Mel, a Harold

4/25: Sketch, scripted comedy

5/2: Elemental, a Deconstruction

5/9: Round Trip, a Bruise

5/16: Mel, a Harold

5/23: Sketch, scripted comedy

5/30: Elemental, a Deconstruction

6/6: Round Trip, a Bruise

6/13: Mel, a Harold

6/20: Sketch, scripted comedy

6/27: Elemental, a Deconstruction

7/4: NO SHOWS FOR JULY 4TH

7/11: Round Trip, a Bruise

7/18: Mel, a Harold

7/25: Sketch, scripted comedy

8/1: Elemental, a Deconstruction

8/8: Round Trip, a Bruise

8/15: Mel, a Harold

8/22: Sketch, scripted comedy

Since 2011, the Alchemy Comedy Theater has been running weekly improv shows in Downtown Greenville, SC. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:00 pm there is a completely new comedy show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.

 

Friday, May 17, 2024
King of the Mountain: Competitive Short Form Improv Games
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground

It’s a bit like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”: you’ll see familiar games like ABC (if the first line starts with an A, the next line will start with a B, then a C, and so on …), New Choice (the host will ring a bell and the player has to replace their last line with something totally new), and Sounds Like a Rap (exactly what you’d expect).

The Alchemy Comedy Theater is back and running shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:30 and 9pm. Downtown Greenville has street parking available as well as several nearby parking garages.

 

HASAN MINHAJ: OFF WITH HIS HEAD
May 17 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Hasan Minhaj is set to entertain audiences once again with his brand new show, “Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head”. As one of the most vital voices in comedy today, Minhaj continues to take on challenging themes like politics, parenting, and therapy with irreverent wit and insight.

Hasan Minhaj is a two-time Peabody Award-Winning comedian best known for his breakout Netflix special HOMECOMING KING and his critically acclaimed, political satire show PATRIOT ACT WITH HASAN MINHAJ for Netflix which won a Peabody, an Emmy, and a Television Academy Honor. His second one- hour comedy special THE KING’S JESTER premiered on Netflix in October 2022. Hasan was a senior correspondent at Comedy Central’s THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART and headlined the 2017 WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER. He’s the co-founder and chief executive officer for 186K Films that will produce its first feature “For The Culture” with Amazon Studios. Minhaj is co-writing the script with Prashanth Venkataramanujam and will star in the film.

Saturday, May 18, 2024
Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show!
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Hilton

Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Introduction to Smartphones
May 21 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library

• Training Lab

Get started with the basics of owning and operating a smartphone.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration required.