Happy January + welcome to 2022, GVL. 🎉 Whether your resolutions involve getting fit, learning something new, growing your professional development, or just getting out on the town — there's an event for them all. So, dust off that new year mood, grab your 2022 planner, and start marking your calendar.

Saturday, Jan. 1 — Sunday, Jan. 9

Saturday, Jan. 1

Sunday, Jan. 2

Monday, Jan. 3

Tuesday, Jan. 4

Predictions 2022: Experts in Astrology, Akashic Records, Tarot + Intuition | Tues., Jan. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Virtual | Peer into 2022 with live readings from four experts in astrology, tarot, Akashic records, and intuition.

Wed., Jan. 5

Open Mic Comedy | Wed., Jan. 5 | 8-10 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free

Thursday, Jan. 6

Ridge Runner Corvettes General Membership Meeting | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville, 670 Verdae Dr. | Free

Friday, Jan. 7

Saturday, Jan. 8

Sunday, Jan. 9

Monday, Jan. 10 — Sunday, January 16

Monday, Jan. 10

South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers Piedmont Chapter Meeting | Mon., Jan. 10 | Time TBA | Hilton Greenville | Free

Tuesday, Jan. 11

Wednesday, Jan. 12

Open Mic Comedy | Wed., Jan. 12 | 8-10 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free

Thursday, Jan. 13

Restaurant Week South Carolina | Thurs., Jan. 13-Sun., Jan. 23 | Times vary | Upstate region |P Prices vary | Whether you want to explore new local restaurants or eat at your favorite spots, restaurants across the Upstate are offering deals and a chance to support the service industry.

Collaborators and Cocktails | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 5-7:15 p.m. | Endeavor, 1 N. Main St., 4th Floor | $30 (email Endeavor@EndeavorGreenville.com for tickets) | David Oakley, of groundbreaking agency Boone Oakley, is sharing his advice + inspiration for upping your storytelling game and why that’s critical in any profession.*

Big Eyes Parker | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry

Friday, Jan. 14

Coffee with Veterans and First Responders | Fri., Jan. 14 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Mariott Greenville | Network and learn about job opportunities for veterans over a cup of joe.

“FOCUS” A Vision Board Event | Fri., Jan. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | 1881 Event Hall, 805 Spartan Blvd.,

Spartanburg | $30 | Put you 2022 goals in motion with a creative vision board.

Bob Jones Mens Basketball vs. Johnson University | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Davis Field House at Bob Jones University | Free

Swing Dance | Fri., Jan. 14 | 8-11 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer | $7 entry

Saturday, Jan. 15

Bob Jones Mens Basketball vs. Southeastern Baptist College | Sat., Jan. 15 | 4 p.m. | Davis Field House at Bob Jones University | Free

Trey Stephens | Sat., Jan. 15 | 1-4 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry

Sunday, Jan. 16

Balalaika Fantasie | Sun., Jan. 16 | 3-5 p.m. | $5+ | Temple Of Israel Sanctuary, 400 Spring Forest Rd. | The five musicians of Balalaika Fantasie perform on authentic Russian folk instruments, with a repertoire including Russian, Ukrainian, Gypsy, and Jewish folk music.*

Justyn Fox | Sun., Jan. 16 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry

Monday, Jan. 17 — Sunday, January 23

Monday, Jan. 17

Tuesday, Jan. 18

Wednesday, Jan. 19

Open Mic Comedy | Wed., Jan. 19 | 8-10 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free

Thursday, Jan. 20

2022 South Carolina Bar Convention | Thurs., Jan. 20-Sun., Jan. 23 | Hyatt Regency Greenville | $75+ | Network, learn, and socialize with legal professionals from across the state.

Teen Book Cafe | Thurs., Jan. 20 | Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Rd., Easley | Free | Teens are invited to sip coffee and discuss young adult literature with a different monthly theme. 📚

Friday, Jan. 21

Saturday, Jan. 22

The Bass University Fishing Classes | Sat., Jan. 22-Sun., Jan 23 | Times vary | Hilton Garden Inn and Destination Point Event Center, 115 Destination Blvd., Anderson | $49.50+ | Learn about bass fishing techniques and gear from experienced bass fishing tournament anglers.

Sunday, Jan. 23

Monday, Jan. 24 — Monday, January 31

Monday, Jan. 24

2022 Spring Networking Day | Mon., Jan. 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Abney Athletic Center

316 Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621 | $100 | Meet spring 2022 graduates from Anderson University’s College of Education.

Tuesday, Jan. 25

Wednesday, Jan 26

Thursday, Jan 27

Furman Church Music Conference | Thurs., Jan. 27-Fri., Jan. 28 | Furman University | $50+ | Calling all Upstate musicians to join Furman University and leading UK choral director Stephen Darlington for two days of rehearsals and musical guests.

Jens Korndörfer, organ | Thurs., Jan. 27 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Hartness Organ Series, 3300 Pointsett Hwy. | $50+ registration | Internationally-acclaimed organist Jens Korndörfer’s recital will be presented in conjunction with the 2022 Furman University Church Music Conference.*

Friday, Jan. 28

Parents Night Out at Trailside Church | Fri., Jan. 28 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Trailside Church, 6711 State Park Rd., Travelers Rest | Drop the kids off for a fun night of games, snacks, and free childcare while you enjoy a night out downtown.

Saturday, Jan. 29

Sunday, Jan. 30

Monday, Jan. 31

Mental Mondays Trivia | Mon., Jan. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free