Monday | Dec. 11

MustDo: Jazz Orchestra Concert hosted by South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities | 15 University St | 7:30 – 9 p.m. | Livestream it here.

Dish: Christmas Community Dinner | Swamp Rabbit Cafe | 5 – 8 p.m. | On the menu: A proper English roast with gravy, herb roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and more. | Adults $15; Kids $7 at the door.

MustSee: Winter Band & Chorus Concert | Southside High School | 6630 Frontage Rd | 7 p.m.

Deal: Customer Appreciation Day | Outman Knife & Cigars | 700 Haywood Rd | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 10% all knives + cigar accessories

ForPets: Christmas Photos | Camp Bow Wow | 602 Airport Rd, Suite A | Through Dec. 14 | Each picture will be a $10 Bow Wow Buddies donation

TryThis: Learning Us by Speaking Down Barriers | Phillis Wheatley Community Center | 6 – 8 p.m. | More info here.

Tuesday | Dec. 12

Network: Business After Hours with The Springs at Simpsonville | 214 E. Curtis St, Simpsonville | 4 – 7 p.m. | Come ready to eat, dance + network – don’t forget those business cards. | RSVP here

Health: Bon Secours St. Francis Well Walkers | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Energize your morning with a few laps in the temperature-controlled arena. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off Church Street.

Ticket: Frosty (Opening Day/Night) | Greenville Little Theatre | Through Dec. 16 | $15

Holiday: Meet Santa Toy Drive | Greenville Fire Station #1 | 825 Verdae Blvd. | 10 a.m. – noon | Bring an unwrapped toy for the Shriners Hospitals for Children + get your picture taken with Santa.

Fountain Inn Chorale: Christmas at the Center | Younts Center for Performing Arts | 315 N Main St, Fountain Inn | 7:30 p.m. | $15 | The Fountain Inn Chorale will sing the music of Mozart, Mendlessohn and Rutter + with a classic audience sing-a-long

Wednesday | Dec. 13

Talk: Songwriters Circle | M. Judson | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Local singer-songwriters Will Wong, Lisa Stubbs + Mark Webb discuss their songwriting process and perform.

Dish: Third Annual Holiday Cookie Contest | Brewery 85 | 4 – 8 p.m. | Bring your best cookies to compete… or just come to cast your vote. 🍪

Cause: Box for Beer Food Drive | White Duck Taco Shop | 4 – 9 p.m. | Bring a box of food to donate to Loaves and Fishes Greenville + get a free box of Birds Fly South Ale Project Beer. 🍻

Active: FreeHub Trainer Night | FreeHub Bicycles | 6 – 8 p.m. | You don’t have to hibernate this winter – get your sweat on + enjoy happy hour afterwards.

Meet: 1 Million Cups | Society Hall (The Parlour) | 8 – 9 a.m. | Connect with other entrepreneurs + share ideas, network, and get advice. | Free

Trivia: Star Wars Trivia Night | Upstate Craft Beer Co. | 6:30 – 9 p.m. | The Last Jedi comes out Friday. 🚨 Show off your knowledge or take notes on what you’ve missed – bonus points if you dress as your favorite character.

Create: Paint “Relax” (Choose Your Style) | Wine & Design | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | For y’all who aren’t sure about your artistic abilities, choose whatever pre-sketched painting you’re feeling + let the pros guide you along. BYO wine, beer + snacks.

Thursday | Dec. 14

MustDo: In Conversation with Mayor Knox White and John Boyanoski | M. Judson | 7 – 8 p.m.

| To celebrate the re-release of their book Reimagining Greenville, the two discuss the revitalization of Greenville + the stories contained in the book.

Drink: Tunnel Vision Release | Birds Fly South Ale Project | 4 – 9 p.m. | Grab a 4-pack of the new Kellerbier: a rare German style that’s unfiltered, smooth + naturally cloudy.

Wine Class: Tis the Season for Bubbles | Joe’s Place Bookstore | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Try six sparkling wines + learn more about bubblies. | $30

Dance: Portkey to Potter: Yule Ball | Hughes Main Library | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Get out your dressing gowns + learn how to waltz – if you’re not the dancing type, there will still be plenty of refreshments. | $18+

Cause: Tacky Sweater Party + Toy Drive | Commerce Club - Greenville | 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas + get a free drink.

Listen: Christmas Brass Downtown | Hyatt Regency Downtown | 7 p.m. | Get a cup of coffee + enjoy the brass surrounded by holiday lights + trees.

Dish: Bold Rock Cider and Chocolate Pairing | Growler Haus Village of W GVL | 8 – 9 p.m. | There’s nothing more festive (or delicious) than an Orchard Frost with a pumpkin pie truffle. 🤤 | $18

TryThis: Greenville Language Table | O-CHA Tea Bar | 7 – 9 p.m. | If you’re interested in Japanese, join the Japan-America Association of S.C. to practice or start learning. Any level of proficiency is welcome + conversation topics are provided.

Friday | Dec. 15

Listen: Free Fallin’ for Petty | Tipsy Music Pub | 7 – 11 p.m. | Rock out to Tom Petty at this tribute concert by eight S.C. bands + $2 of each ticket will be donated to hurricane relief. | $8

Bad Weather States, Lovely World + Underhill Family Orchestra | Radio Room | 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. | Doors open at 8 + bands perform at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30. | $7/21+, $10/under 21

Shop: Holiday Party | Off Beat Kidd | 6 – 9 p.m. | Shop vintage clothing (to give as a gift… or keep for yourself) + food, drinks and music.

Active: Greenville Drive’s Championship Skate | Ice On Main | 5 – 7 p.m. | To celebrate their MiLB South Atlantic Championship win, the first 100 guests skating on Friday at Ice on Main will get free admission.

TryThis: Craft of Filmmaking: The Visual Story | 9/8 Central | 6 – 8 p.m. | A filmmaking workshop where two local filmmakers use their short film, House Lights, to discuss aspects like creating characters + planning shots. | $5

Community: Winter Showoff | NEXT High School | 1– 3 p.m. | Students present their i3 projects: a project each student has worked on based on personal interest that ultimately generates an impact. Check out what some of GVL's high school students are focusing on + how they're making a difference by learning firsthand.

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