Here's what's going on this week in Greenville, S.C.

Monday, May 7

Listen: Speaking Down Barriers: Community Dialogue | 6 — 8:30 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church | 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg | Facilitators: Dr. Dominique Chuku & Scott Neely

Celebrate: The Homeless Period Project Period Party | 6 — 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | The Homeless Period Project is turning 3, and what better way to celebrate than to party! Donate regular size menstrual pads + panty liners (tampons are not needed - HPP will bring).

Pairings Party and Silent Auction | 6 — 9 p.m. | Avenue | Warm up to the Spinx Charity Classic. Check out some good eats + bid on yourself something nice.

Watercooler: Clemson vs Florida State | 7 p.m. |Doug Kingsmore Stadium | Tickets: $6+

Causes: Wings of Hope | Greenville Spartanburg Airport property | Three-day simulation that will measure the Upstate’s response, operation, and communication relation to national disasters. | Ends 5/9

ForTeens: Calling Down Lightning— Celebrating the Benjamin Franklin Experience | 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. | This event will feature a career carnival, music written by teens, prize drawings, and mocktails (no id required). | Ages 14 — 18 | Tickets: $75

Tuesday, May 8

Sports: SPINX Charity Classic Golf Tournament | 10 a.m. | Greenville Country Club, Chanticleer, Cliffs Keowee, and Cliffs Valley courses

Celebrate: Truck Inn Tuesday | 6 — 9 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Inn |What better way to celebrate the most boring day of the week? Party complete with food from Automatic Taco + King of Pops, music by The Rockabilly Rogues, and more fun.

Drink: Summertime Wine Tasting | 6 — 7 p.m. | Cork & Tap | Get a taste of the upcoming seasonal wines. | $15

Cause: A Child’s Haven Volunteer Reception | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | A Child’s Haven

Wednesday, May 9

Celebrate: Block Party at Five Forks | 5 — 8 p.m. | Lowes Foods Five Forks | Come out for some great food + to say hi to the folks of Five Forks. There will be various vendors on site. Also, if you’ve your own business, this may be a great opportunity to promote it.

90’s Party | 6 — 10 p.m. | Growler Haus Village | Going back to a simpler time (like when drink prices were cheaper). Expect 90’s themed drinks (like Surge?), a costume contest, and giveaways. We’re already pulling out our Pulp Fiction and Saved By The Bell fits.

Watercooler: Clemson vs Western Carolina | 6:30 p.m. | Doug Kingsmore Stadium | Tickets: $6+

USC Upstate vs Wofford | 6 p.m. | Harley Park

Greenville Drive vs Kannapolis | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | Special recognition of Greenville County Schools sports teams

Music: Songwriter’s Circle | 7 — 8:30 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Come crank one out. Kylie Odetta, Ken Ledbetter, and Marc Higgins will be on hand.

Thursday, May 10

Watch: Red Herring | 8 p.m. | Centre Stage | Production runs through 5/26. Reception following opening night performance | Tickets: $18.50+

Causes: Painting the Town Red | 6:30 p.m. | Thornblade Country Club | Silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Women & Children's Refuge, Men's Refuge and Residential Substance Abuse Program.

Music: Wheel Session #43: BILL BARES TRIO | 7:30 – 9:30 PM | Blues Boulevard | 300 River St., Ste 203, Greenville |$10 entrance fee | Featuring Asheville pianist, Bill Bares- one of the Carolina’s foremost jazz musicians and educators. Fellow Asheville musician, bassist Zack Page and resident Wheel Session drummer, Kevin Korschgen will join Bill. | To reserve a seat, email Kevin Korschgen at kmkorschgen@gmail.com.

Learn: Build an Effective Online Presence: Online Listings, Social Media, and Beyond | 10 a.m. —12:30 p.m. | KROC Center

Listen: Emrys 35th Journal Launch | 6 — 9 p.m. | Larkin’s Sawmill | Emrys Journal is celebrating its 35th year with various storytellers. 2018 Emrys Chapbook Winner, Mary B Moore, will read from her new book of poems. | Free, but RSVP

Friday, May 11

MustDo: Artisphere | Downtown Greenville | Festival ends 5/13

Watercooler: Clemson vs Austin Peay | 6:30 p.m. | Doug Kingsmore Stadium

USC Upstate vs Jacksonville | 6 p.m. | Harley Park

Watch: Beast Mode Games 2018 | 5 — 9 p.m. | Caine Halter YMCA | Event continues until 5/12 | Sweat at your own risk!

Katt Williams | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Arena | Tickets: $49+
Furman Dance Recital | 5 — 8 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium, Furman University | Tickets available at Dancer’s Corner

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