Happy May, Greenville. 🌼 This month is packed with events like Artisphere, the TD Saturday Market, and the start of Greenville LIberty's inaugural season. Read on for all the top happenings this month in GVL.

Sunday, May 1 – Sunday, May 8

Sunday, May 1

Monday, May 2

Tuesday, May 3

Wednesday, May 4

Thursday, May 5

Friday, May 6

Dance the night away in your derby hat at this party brought to you by @BoredNoMoreGVL.

First Friday at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Fri., May 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St. | Free | Celebrate GCCA’s birthday by exploring a new exhibition about mental health, participating in a family-friendly art activity, meeting the new CEO + more. 🎨*

Saturday, May 7

Greenville County Youth Orchestra: Spring Chamber Music | Sat., May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | $27 | The Young Artist Orchestra and the Philharmonic perform their spring concert, including the world premiere of “Wide Open” by local composer Jon Jeffrey Grier.

7th Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party benefitting First Tee Upstate SC | Sat., May 7 | 5-7:30 p.m. | The Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl., Floor 17 | $75 | Enjoy great food + mint juleps, bid on amazing auction items, and watch “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” 🏇*

Sunday, May 8

Monday, May 9 – Sunday, May 15

Monday, May 9

Tuesday, May 10

Wednesday, May 11

Thursday, May 12

The Color Purple | Thurs., May 12-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | Centre Stage Greenville, 501 River St. | $33.50+ | Catch the Centre Stage Theatre adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Stephen Spielbeg film filled with family, struggle, joy, gospel + blues.

Friday, May 13

An Evening of Original Music with Maia Sharp and Will Kimbrough | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | Genevieve’s, 300 S. Main St. | $50 | Local singer-songwriter Maia Sharp performs live with Will Kimbrough, who has shared a stage with artists like Jimmy Buffett and Emmylou Harris.

Saturday, May 14

Antique Junction Grand Opening | Sat., May 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Antique Junction, 18 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont | Shop local goods from over a dozen makers and enjoy sweet treats, food truck bites, and giveaways at this opening celebration.

Sunday, May 15

Monday, May 16 – Sunday, May 22

Monday, May 16

Tuesday, May 17

Strawberry Festival & Cookoff Competition | Tues., May 17 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Put your strawberry recipe to the test or just taste other chefs’ creations, with over 40 vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. 🍓

Wednesday, May 18

Thursday, May 19

The Color Purple | Thurs., May 19-Sun., May 22 | Times vary | Centre Stage Greenville, 501 River St. | $33.50+ | Catch the Centre Stage Theatre adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Stephen Spielbeg film filled with family, struggle, joy, gospel + blues.

Friday, May 20

The Fair at Heritage Park | Fri., May 20-Sun., May 29 | Heritage Park, 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville | $7+ | Spend a day at the fair with classic carnival food, rides + games.

Saturday, May 21

Sunday, May 22

English Premier Breakfast | Sun., May 22 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave. | Due South Coffee Roasters and the Greenville Triumph host a Liverpool vs. Wolves game day brunch with a jumbo screen, raffle, and boozy drinks. ⚽️

Monday, May 23 – Sunday, May 29

Monday, May 23

Tuesday, May 24

Community Connections Benefit Dinner | Tues., May 24 | 6-8:30 p.m. | South & West, 109 S. 1st St., Easley | $20+ | Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County hosts this benefit dinner featuring a silent auction and live entertainment from the Sweet Potato Pie Kids.

Wednesday, May 25

Thursday, May 26

The Color Purple | Thurs., May 26-Sun., May 29 | Times vary | Centre Stage Greenville, 501 River St. | $33.50+ | This is your last weekend to see Centre Stage’s adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Stephen Spielbeg film filled with family, struggle, joy, gospel + blues.

Friday, May 27

Saturday, May 28

Sunday, May 29

Monday, May 30 – Tuesday, May 31

Monday, May 30

Tuesday, May 31

Wed, June 1 – Sunday, June 5

Wednesday, June 1

RENEW Walking Group | Wed., June 1 | Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc., 202 Victoria Ave. | Take a walk around the park and meet fellow group walkers.

Thursday, June 2

Shag & Latin Dance Classes | Thurs., June 2 | 5:15 p.m. | $10+ | Take one or all lessons in learning to dance the Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Shag, and The Charleston — no partner required.

Friday, June 3

Beachin’ Fridays | Fri., June 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an evening of beach music from the Shag Doctorz,, shag dancing, food trucks, and beer + wine from Growler Haus. 🏖

Greenville Liberty vs. Asheville City SC | Fri., June 3 | 7 p.m. | Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College, 900 Woodside Ave. | $9+