Week of September 1

Saturday | September 1

WaterCooler: Greenville Drive vs Lexington | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | One of the great comedies of the millennium will be given its due all game long, with the highlights including a special Drive-themed The Office video, clips from the show, special Office-themed games and much more. It's also the final "Thirst Inning" of the season – $2 Budweiser products at the beer carts.

Learn: Exploring Encaustic with E. Marie Robertson | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $120 | Explore the techniques of encaustic creation

Drink: Oktoberfest Release Party | 12 – 3 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Company | Kickoff Oktoberfest with the release of Oktoberfest Brew + festival games, music, and German food

Wine Lovers - BYOB Paint Party | 3 – 5 p.m. | Wine & Design | $35 | Open to all skill levels, BYOB + see what you create

Talk: First Time Home Buying & The Power of Credit Seminar | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | 101 North Main St | $10 | Discuss the importance of home buying with Dazia L. Rice + special guests

ForKids: Outdoor Movie - Wonder | 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. | The Shops at Greenridge | Free | Bring your blankets + chairs + enjoy a movie under the stars

Learn: Gettysburg Miniature Battlefield History Talks: Pickett’s Charge | 1 – 3 p.m. | 1239 Pendleton Street (Nuance Galleries Pop Up) | The Battle of Gettysburg is recreated in Rob Rowen’s 12x8 ft. diorama and comes to life as he shares the history and stories (Rowen will also point out where S.C. troops were stationed)

Business Entrepreneur Academy | Sept. 13 - Nov. 15 | The Community Table | $200 | Learn about starting your own business every Thursday 6 – 9 p.m.

Sunday | September 2

WaterCooler: Greenville Drive vs Lexington | 6:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | The Drive are offering a special Champions Club ticket that includes access to the Champions Club (as well as food and drink) for $30. Call 864-240-4528 to purchase. | Final fireworks show of the season themed to songs about "Home" in celebration of the city of Greenville and the Drive's "Our Home Our Team" theme for the 2018 season.

Listen: SpiritFest 2018 | 5 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $42+ | SpiritFest 2018 features award-winning + anointed gospel artists Kirk Franklin, Bishop William Murphy, Jekalyn Carr, The Rance Allen Group, The Canton Spirituals + The Alabama Gurlz

ForKids: Family Fun Day | 1 – 4 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $7-$9 (Kids 3 + under are free) | Meet Moana + Elsa while also playing games, making crafts + having story time

Water Balloon War & BBQ Bash | 3 – 8 p.m. | Cleveland Park | $10 | Water balloons, BBQ, and live performances (Bring towels)

Sunday Brunch Market | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Hampton Station | 20 vendors offering cheese, produce, desserts + live music.

Monday | September 3

WaterCooler: Greenville Drive vs Lexington | 2:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | Get there around 1 p.m. for a special $15 Labor Day picnic at the Furman On Deck Picnic Pavilion, with all the ballpark faves like hamburgers + hot dogs with all the fixins, pulled pork, baked beans, chips, coleslaw and more. The Drive will also give free admission to Greenville County Schools teachers (with valid I.D.) as part of the Teach864 celebration.

TryThis: Fall into Fitness | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Hampton Station | Free | Bootcamp + yoga combo with raffles

Listen: Psycho Psycho + Morning in May + Total Astronaut | 8 – 11 p.m. | The Radio Room | $7 |

Play: Board Game Lunch Break | 12 – 2 p.m. | Boardwalk | Bring your lunch + join the Board Game Society of Greenville for a gaming break

Tuesday | September 4

ForKids: Paint by Number | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville | This is the last day for kids of all ages to come by and paint a canvas by number

UHM Kids Book Club | 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | Follow Jack + Annie on all their adventure in the Magic Tree House series along with games, crafts + activities

Drink: Autumn Bench - BYOB Paint Party | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Wine & Design | $25 | Open to all skill levels, BYOB + see what you create

TryThis: Poetry Workshop Series with Glenis Redmond | 6:30 p.m. | Huguenot Mill | Participants use their own personal histories as they explore a variety of styles and stages of writing (+ 9/19, 9/25)

Learn: Clemson MBA Info Session | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Greenville One | Free | Learn about various options, application requirements, schedules available through Clemson’s MBA Program, + meet faculty and staff

Art: Paint Ur Pet (PUP) | 7 – 9 p.m. | Open Arts Studio Greenville | 14 S Main St | $30

Wednesday | September 5

Create: Fluid Acrylic Pouring with Kym Easter | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The Art Cellar | $40 | This class, second in its series, will review the right mixtures and focus on additives that can be used for various effects

Art: Watercolor Portraits Class | 2 – 5 p.m. | White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery in Travelers Rest | $160 | Advanced beginners and intermediate watercolorists will cover all aspects of building the portrait over before painting their own in eight weekly sessions

Drink: Victory Brewing Tasting | 6:30 p.m. | The Commerce Club | $20-$25 | Commerce Club members and guests welcome Victory Brewing’s Cameron Rollo and Kelly Gage-Smith + Chef Doliget

Family: Upper South Carolina State Fair | Until Sept. 9th | Greenville Pickens Speedway | Tickets

Watch: Moonlight Movies: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | 7:30 p.m. | Falls Park | See the Steven Spielberg classic film + enjoy Automatic Taco + Poppington’s Popcorn

Laugh: Panic at the No Joke | 8 - 10 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $6 | See some of the upstate’s best comics create jokes with no set or time to prepare

Thursday | September 6

Volunteer: A Child’s Haven Volunteer Information Meeting | 8 – 9 a.m. | A Child’s Haven | A Child’s Haven is searching for volunteer bus drivers and monitors to ensure children get to and from their childcare program. Find out if this volunteer opportunity is for you (over coffee and donuts)

Cause: 2nd Annual Charity Pet Fashion Show: Pup in a Tub | 5 – 8 p.m. | Aloft Hotel | $35 | Speak for Animals + Lucky Pup Rescue are teaming up to raise funds to provide free or low-cost spay/neuter + new homes for animals in the community

Racing to the Rescue Fundraiser for Greenville Humane Society | 3 – 9 p.m. | Speed Factory Indoor Karting | Proceeds go to the Greenville Humane Society (Wear closed toe shoes because no bare paws allowed)

Learn: StraightTalk 2018: Who Gets to be American? | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Shaw Hall, Younts Conference Center | $15-$35 | Chasing the American Dream: The Economics of Immigration is the topic of this second session

Show: Two Gentlemen of Verona, California | 6-7:30 p.m., 8:30-10 p.m. | Performance Hall, BJU Campus | $8 | See the Greenville Shakespeare Company in this romantic comedy that pits best friends against each other as they compete for the same woman’s hand.

Daddy Long Legs | Sept. 6-8 at 8 p.m., Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. | Furman Theatre | Tickets | This student-produced play is based on the novel by Jean Webster

Listen: Rusko + Dieselboy | 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. | The Firmament GVL | Tickets | Dubstep

Friday | September 7

MustDo: 12th Annual Sippin’ Safari | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Greenville Zoo | Tickets | Greenville Zoo Foundation’s 21+ event will include wine sampling, restaurant vendors, + live music

Listen: Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays: The Rhythm City Band | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Dancing for all ages + inflatables just for kids

Art: Opening of Conestee Mill: Remains of Yesteryear | 6 – 9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Come to the First Friday to view the 2018 Member Show + Brandon Fellows Final Show + meet the studio artists

Dance in Chaos | 6 – 8 p.m. | Art and Light Gallery | Join artists Kiah Bellows + Eric Benjamin in their opening of Dance in Chaos

Ticket: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | 8 p.m. | Greenville Little Theatre | Tickets | Opening night of one of the most unforgettable musicals of all time, runs until Sept. 30

Create: Drawing Marathon | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Tickets | This intensive workshop is open to all skill levels and immerses students in the practice of drawing.

Dance: Swingin’ at the Swamp | 7 – 10 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe | Free | Greenville Lindy Hoppers give swing lessons until 7:30, then dancing of all types commences

Saturday | September 8

ForKids: SHREK THE MUSICAL | 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. | Peace Center Gunter Theatre | Tickets | Enjoy this family fun musical until the 23rd

Festival: Hispanic Heritage Festival | 1 – 5 p.m. | McAlister Square | $1 Admission | Raise funds for scholarships while getting to enjoy authentic Latin American dishes, Parade of Nations, Folkloric Dances, International Exhibits, and Activities for Children (No charge for children 10 and under)

Learn: Gettysburg Miniature Battlefield History Talks: Overall Battle Recap | 1 – 3 p.m. | 1239 Pendleton Street (Nuance Galleries Pop Up) | The Battle of Gettysburg is recreated in Rob Rowen’s 12x8 ft. diorama and comes to life as he shares the history and stories (Rowen will also point out where SC troops were stationed)

Show: Two Gentlemen of Verona, California | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Performance Hall, BJU Campus | $8 | See the Greenville Shakespeare Company in this romantic comedy that pits best friends against each other as they compete for the same woman’s hand.

Workshop: Street Photography with Oliver Yu | 3 – 7 p.m. (also Sunday) | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $125 | Open to all skill levels, hone your photography techniques over this two day workshop

Cause: Mast General Store “Friends Day” | 11 - 4 p.m. | Mast General Store | Shop today as 10% of sales will be donated to Friends of the Reedy River: a volunteer organization dedicated to conservation of Reedy

Listen: Swamp Rabbit Music Fest 2018 | 3 - 10 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Inn Travelers Rest | Tickets | Swamp Rabbit Inn + Local Green host a music festival focusing on singer/songwriters of the Upstate

Sunday | September 9

Listen: Pan Harmonica’s 19th Season Opens | 3:30 p.m. | Carolina Music Museum | $20 advance tickets, $25 at the door ($5 students/active military) | Flutist Kate Steinbeck performs with early music masters, Gail Ann Schroeder, viola da gamba, and Barbara Weiss, harpsichord

Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryouts | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Fluor Field | Register | Middle school + high school baseball players are invited to be evaluated by coaches + recruited

TryThis: Wood Pallet Class | 3 - 5 p.m. | Wine & Design | $42 | Paint your own 14” x 24” welcome sign

Cosplay Cafe | 6 - 8 p.m. | O-CHA tea bar | Free | Join for tea + all things geeky; cosplay optional (but first 5 cosplayers get 10% off their order)

Hatha + Hops Yoga | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Quest Brewing | $10 | Get your stretch on before a live music show from The Sound Committee Acoustic Trio ($10 covers yoga + a pint)

Listen: The Sound Committee Acoustic Trio | 3 - 5 p.m. | Quest Brewing | Bring your kids + your pets + unwind this Sunday afternoon

Week of September 10

Monday | September 10

Cause: Free Haircut | 3 - 7 p.m. | The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosts a free haircut event for homeless individuals; haircut services provided by volunteer hair stylists

Laugh: Sean Patton | 8 - 9:30 p.m. | Comedy Zone | Tickets | Sean Patton is a comedian based in LA + NY + has performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Light Night with Jimmy Fallon, + Conan

TryThis: Greenville Photography Basics | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Atlas Local Commons | $30 | Bring your own DSLR camera + learn the basics

Learn: The Community Tree Keepers Course | 9 - 11 a.m. | Clemson Extension | Register | For TreesGreenville Volunteers, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, Park Hero Volunteers, + anyone interested in learn more about properly planting, caring, + maintaining a healthy urban forest (18+)

Tuesday | September 11

Create: Woodworking Class with Michael P. McDunn Wall Curio Cabinet | 6 - 8:30 p.m. evenings Sept. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10 + Sept. 29 8:30 - 5 p.m. | $1240 | Construct a wall cabinet using solid walnut, glass doors, and glass shelves (All materials are included)

Listen: Generations: Telling Stories | 6:30 p.m. | Huguenot Mill | Three generations share the stage as Glenis Redmond, the Peace Center’s Poet-in-Residence, is joined by her mother and twin daughters

Workshop: Dementia Workshop | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Buncombe Street United Methodist Church | Free | Speaker Teepa Snow, a leading advocate + educator for anyone living with dementia, shares her 35 years of clinical experience + philosophies on how to better care for them

17th Annual Grief Seminar | Sept. 11 3 p.m. - Sept. 12 4 p.m. | TD Convention Center | Thomas McAfee Funeral Home is hosting its 17th annual grief seminar with Dr. Bill Hoy as the speaker over three workshops

Art: The Practical and Playful Art of Mixed Media | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The Art Cellar | $35 | This workshop explores mixed media techniques like collaging using ephemera and creating layered texture. Supplies will be provided, including a mini ephemera kit

Meet: S.C. Manufacturing Conference + Expo | Sept. 11 – 12 | Manufacturing professionals from across the Southeastern U.S. gather to discuss the latest manufacturing trends and topics, share their vision, and become inspired

Network: Free Greater Greenville Rockstar Connect | 6 - 8 p.m. | Yard House | Free | No speakers + no sellers, just after-hours business networking for anyone to attend

Wednesday | September 12

Cause: Sidewall Pizza “Profit-Sharing Day” | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sidewall Pizza | Come out + eat pizza while supporting Friends of the Reedy River

Drink: Value Wines from Europe | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $15 | Taste wines from Italy, Spain, + France that bring big flavor for small price

National Chocolate Milkshake Day | All day | Grill Marks | Grill Marks is celebrating National Chocolate Milkshake Day with ½ off Milkshakes + Floats + $2 off ShakeTails, Beer Shakes, + Spiked Floats

Watch: Moonlight Movies: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | 7:30 p.m. | Falls Park | See the Steven Spielberg classic film + enjoy One Love Fusion Foods + Poppington’s Popcorn

Listen: Philip Anselmo & The Illegals | 6 p.m. | The Firmament GVL | Tickets

Network: Small Business Owner’s Forum | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Greenville Chamber | Tickets | This month’s forum features Chris Manley, co-founder + CEO of Engenius, as he speaks on “Upcoming Marketing Trends”

PlanAhead: 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament | Oct. 3rd | The Preserve at Verdae | Register | Register as an individual or team or become a sponsor for the Colors 4 Hope

Thursday | September 13

Learn: StraightTalk 2018: Who Gets to be American? | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Shaw Hall, Younts Conference Center | $15-$35 | The Changing Face of America: Who is Left Behind?

Show: Dreamgirls | Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sat. Matinee 2 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. | Centre Stage | Tickets | Dreamgirls runs September 13th - 30th, kicking off Centre Stage’s 2018-2019 “Season for You.”

Drink: Games for Grown Ups: Jenga Tournament | 6 - 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $10 | Leave the kids at home + play Jenga with a twist (Tickets include your first drink)

Workshop: Intellectual Property/Small Business Legal Concerns | 6 - 8 p.m. | Next Innovation Center | $10 | Protect your IP + deal with other small business legal issues

Cause: Swing for the Green | The Cliffs Valley Golf Course | Swing for the Green benefits Safe Harbor + enter this raffle to win a prize package at The Cliffs

Friday | September 14

Ticket: Indie Craft Parade First Dibs Party | 6 - 9 p.m. | Southern Bleachery Marketplace at Taylors Mill | $20 | A private night of shopping Southern makers, with Bacon Bros. Public House snacks and limited edition 13 Stripes beer made for the festival

Cause: Yappy Hour hosted by Green Collar Society | 6 - 8 p.m. | Quest Brewing | $10 | A night of pizza, beer, Darby Wilcox music, and time for your pup to socialize

Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Night | 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Greenville One | Free | The kick-off to the month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage is featuring speaker Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez

Show: The Marvelous Wonderettes | 7:30 p.m. | Historic Pelzer Auditorium | Tickets | The Mill Town Players take audiences to 1958 Springfield High School prom in this off-Broadway hit

Workshop: Printmaking Introduction in French with Sylvie Bucher | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $75 | This workshop is open to all skill levels of printmaking + French speaking

Dance: Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays: 5th and York | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Dancing for all ages + inflatables just for kids

Listen: Buckcherry | 6 p.m. | The Firmament GVL | Tickets | Buckcherry + locals Seven Year Witch, Black River Rebels, + Whiskey Mountain Machine

Laugh: Lavell Crawford | 7 p.m. | Comedy Zone | Tickets | Comedian Lavell Crawford is known for his comedy special, “Can a Brother Get Some Love?”, “Workaholics”, + “Breaking Bad”, among many other projects

Holiday: 2018 Nightmare Dungeon | 7 p.m. | Nightmare Dungeon Haunted Attraction | $30 adult, $20 12 and under | Tour a real haunted house this Halloween

Saturday | September 15

Shop: Indie Craft Parade | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Southern Bleachery Marketplace at Taylors Mill | $5 | 100+ makers from the region, selling everything from paintings to woven goods to jewelry

Cause: Fall Reedy RiverSweep | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join Friends of the Reedy River for a day of cleaning the Reedy in honor of their 25th Anniversary

Annual Lake Cleanup | 9 - 11 a.m. | J. Verne Smith Park on Lake Robinson | Join Friends of Lake Robinson for their Annual Clean Up Day as they focus on Lake Robinson + Mays Bridge Road (bring gloves)
MAD Hatter Afternoon Tea Alzheimer’s Fundraiser | 1 - 3 p.m. | McPherson Park | Tickets | Wear your favorite hat + enjoy healthy brain information, tea + refreshments, + opportunities to donate

Listen: Modern Measure + Soul Candy | 8 p.m. | The Firmament GVL | S10 |

Active: Bendy Birds Yoga | 12 - 1 p.m. | Birds Fly South | $10 | Weekly yoga sessions that often have live bands or outdoor sessions on the lawn

Dance: DJ Dance Nights | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Birds Fly South | Live vinyl, live games, + beer specials for this 21+ event

TryThis: 80s vs 90s Night | 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. | The Radio Room | $3-$5 | Dance + sing along to your favorites from the 80s + 90s

Sunday | September 16

Shop: Indie Craft Parade | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Southern Bleachery Marketplace at Taylors Mill | $5 | 100+ makers from the region, selling everything from paintings to woven goods to jewelry

Active: Funk, Sour + Soul: Yoga with Kimmie | 11 a.m. | The Community Tap | $20 | Join Kimberly Hale for a different yoga experience featuring Funk + Soul music followed by beer tastings

Cat Yoga | 1 – 3 p.m. | Organic Cat Cafe | $20 | Let the stress of the week go as the cats join you for yoga poses | Bring your own mat + any props you need

Cause: Waggin N’ Walkin | 3 - 5 p.m. | The Pavilion at Pebble Creek Club | $15 | Pebble Creek Women’s Club will host Waggin N’ Walkin to benefit Greenville County Animal Care

Workshop: From Image to Wool Painting with Cecilia Ho | 12 - 5 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $95 | Open to all skill levels, ages 14+

Listen: The Iron Maidens | 6 - 11 p.m. | The Firmament GVL | Tickets | One night only to catch The Iron Maidens tribute act + covers of Iron Maiden’s biggest hits + fan favorites

TryThis: Delighted’s Drag Dinner | 6 - 9 p.m. | Cafe and Then Some | Tickets | International drag superstar + Clemson graduate, Delighted Tobehere, gives the audience a drag show of comedy, celebrity illusion, + singing all while you enjoy a delicious dinner

Week of September 17

Monday | September 17

Talk: Overcoming the Ghost of Fidel Castro: A New Approach to Cuba | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The Commerce Club | $35 - $55 | The World Affairs Council Upstate welcomes Ambassador Vicki Huddleston for discussion + dinner

Cause: Real Men Wear Pink Reveal Party | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Aloft Greenville | Free | Official reveal of the 2018 Real Men Wear Pink candidates who will, throughout October, raise awareness + funds to support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research, prevention, + patient services efforts

Bark to School Pictures | 10 a.m. - Sept. 20th 4 p.m. | Camp Bow Wow | $10 | Habe a Bark to School picture taken of your pet as all proceeds benefit the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation

Learn: Braids & Buns Basics | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Atlas Local Commons | Tickets | Pro stylists Kenna + Lauren will teach tips + tricks on how to style your hair with a bit of product + handful of bobby pins (bring a comb + brush)

ForParents: Greenville County College Fair | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | TD Convention Center | Parents are invited to two evening sessions, College Admission 101: An Insider’s Look at the College Application Process + Shaking the Money Tree: Financial Aid for College

FeaturedEvent: Meals on Wheels Night at Willy Taco | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Willy Taco Greenville | $12 | Join Meals on Wheels of Greenville for a fun evening of celebration and all-you-can-eat tacos. Each ticket you purchase will provide two hot meals for someone in need. | Ⓟ

Tuesday | September 18

Talk: Authentic. Accessible. Arts. with Ashley Kerns Brown | 6 - 7 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | Free | Join SC Arts Commission’s Ashley Brown for an ARTalk about equity, inclusion, and government funding for the arts

Talk: The Yarn | 7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | Free | Free-form storytelling + positive open mic experience; tell your story that follows the month’s theme (September’s is On the Road)

Drink: Wine Dinner with Ramey Wine Cellars | 6:30 p.m. | The Loft at Soby’s | $90+ | An evening of Soby’s cuisine + wine pairings from Ramey Wine Cellars in Healdsburg, CA

Listen: Edwin McCain - Celebrating 20 Years of “I’ll Be” | 7 - 10 p.m. | TD Stage - Peace Center | $20 Lawn Ticket | The “Great American Romantic” Edwin McCain performs his enduring love songs + special guests Roscoe + Etta

Shop: Greenville Wedding Festivals | 4 - 9 p.m. | TD Convention Center | Tickets | Brides are invited to visit different galleries for wedding fashion, photographers, workshops, + prizes (Bring the groom too)

ForKids: Toddler Time! | 10:30 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $7-$9 | Get your toddlers in Army shape with a pint-sized military obstacle course, snacks with story time, + games (Kids 3 + under are free)

Wednesday | September 19

Watch: Moonlight Movies: Close Encounters of the Third Kind | 7:30 p.m. | Falls Park | See the Steven Spielberg classic film + enjoy Kickin Pig BBQ + Poppington’s Popcorn

Laugh: Who Raised You Comedy Tour | 7 - 10 p.m. | The Comedy Zone | Tickets | Comedians TK Kirkland, Lovely Big O, + more are here to give you a night of laughs

Show: Heathers: the Musical | 7:30 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium | $9 | See the rock musical based on the cult classic film Heathers

The Rocky Horror Show | 8 p.m. | The Warehouse Theatre | Tickets | A staging of the cult classic filled with laughs, chills, and thrills

Art: Acrylic Pour Painting | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | $30 | Tabathia Smith of The Adorned Fox will teach everyone a the simple + fun process to produce unique acrylic pour canvases

Skillpop: Acrylic Pour Painting | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | $30 | Tabathia Smith of The Adorned Fox will teach the simple + fun process to produce unique acrylic pour canvases | No art experience needed; wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Thursday | September 20

MustDo: euphoria Greenville Kick-Off Party | 8 - 11 p.m. | Old Cigar Warehouse | $75 | Celebrate the start of Greenville's food + wine festival, and see the entire lineup of events here (Sept. 20 - 23)

Volunteer: A Child’s Haven Volunteer Information Meeting | 12 - 1 p.m. | A Child’s Haven | A Child’s Haven is searching for volunteer bus drivers and monitors to ensure children get to and from their childcare program. Find out if this volunteer opportunity is for you (while a light lunch is served)

Learn: Urban Land Institute Downtown Spartanburg Tour | 4 - 6 p.m. | AC Hotel Spartanburg | $20 | Tour downtown Spartanburg while discussing what’s new + what’s coming followed by a networking happy hour

Laugh: Addicts Comedy Tour | 8 - 9:30 p.m. | Comedy Zone | Tickets | Comedian Andy Gold + special guest Ken Townsend give audiences laughs with recovery based comedy

Workshop: Clean Energy Roundtable | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | CU-ICAR | Free | Join SC Clean Energy Business Alliance as speakers from involved companies talk about the alliance’s goals

Learn: MFA Admissions Open House | 6 - 8 p.m. | Mickel Library, Converse College | Learn about the Converse College Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing, with programs in poetry, fiction, Y.A. Fiction, and nonfiction.

Jobs: 2018 Upstate Hospitality Job Fair | 12 - 3 p.m. + 4 - 7 p.m. | McAlister Square Greenville Technical College | 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | See participating employers here

Friday | September 21

MustDo: Southern Home & Garden Show | Sept. 21 – 23 | TD Convention Center | $7 adults, $5 seniors, children free | The home show features The Chef’s Kitchen + Outdoor Oasis, and CPI Security Consultants will be on site explaining how their security + home automation services work – plus giving away promo items

Dish: SOOIE., the 8th Annual BBQ Festival | 6 - 9 p.m. | Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Outdoor Amphitheater - Mauldin Cultural Center | Featuring 25+ cooks in the BBQ Cook-off, live music, + activities for the whole family

Cause: PARK(ing) Day Build Event | 6 p.m. | Birds Fly South | Help with building materials for the parklet and learn more about the event, in partnership with the American Society of Landscape Architects

Drinks: Sippin’ In Simpsonville’s Oktoberfest | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Downtown Simpsonville | $25 advance tickets | Enjoy craft beers and food pairings as you tour Simpsonville’s downtown shops

Dance: Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays: Soul Intent | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Dancing for all ages + inflatables just for kids

Show: Godsmack / Shinedown | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets

Opening: Blessing + Dedication of the CCES Wetlands Laboratory | 10 a.m. | Christ Church Episcopal School | Meet in the 5th grade commons | RSVP to sierrab@cces.org | Check out the school's new science facility (and wear comfy clothes + walking shoes for a stroll through nature)

Saturday | September 22

Shop: Uniquely Southern Fall Market | 10 - 4 p.m. | Unique and Chic Marketplace | Local vendors, craft beer, food trucks, and music

Workshop: Collaging with Found Imagery with Kymberly Day | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $125 | Open to all skill levels

Cause: Dash for Dads 5K | 8 – 9:30 a.m. || $1 | In an effort to help raise funds for The Upstate Fatherhood Coalition, consider making a donation during your registration or establishing your own fundraising page to help.

Show: Opening Night Gala: Masterworks I + Art Sale | 6:30 p.m. | Riverside Baptist Church | Foothills Philharmonic and Greer Cultural Arts Council presents their opening night gala for their 19th season, featuring Sibelius’ Symphony No. 8 + a local art sale

ForKids: Dinosaurs: Land of Fire & Ice opens | 10 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum | Designed for young explorers, Dinosaurs is the first child-centered exhibit dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaurs + their habitats

Drink: Sip’s Sunset Luau benefiting the South Carolina Repertory Theatre | 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. | SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar | $35 | Grab your grass skirts + help raise money for the SC Repertory Theatre with limbo contests, ice luge, hula hooping, + giveaways

Show: The Rocky Horror Show | 11 p.m. | The Warehouse Theatre | Tickets | A staging of the cult classic filled with laughs, chills, and thrills

Cause: 2nd Annual The ‘Em’ Golf Tournament + Dinner | Saturday, Sept. 22 | Greer | Emily was just 25 and a new mom when she was diagnosed with Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Register to help raise money + awareness in supporting research and the Let There Be Mom (a local non-profit dedicated to serving parents with life threatening illnesses)

Sunday | September 23

Cause: CPW Golf Tournament | 12:00 p.m. | Village Greens Golf Course | $250/ team of 4 | All proceeds will benefit United Way of Greenville

Shop: Parking Lot Dig & Vintage Market | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Dodson Dig Co. | Come find collectibles, antiques, gifts + decor ideas + spend your Sunday here with Resident Dogs + Karl Lauber playing guitar

Listen: Ruen Brothers with Brooks Dixon Band | 8 - 11 p.m. | The Radio Room | Tickets | Door open at 7 p.m., Brooks Dixon Band at 8, Ruen Brothers at 9

Art: BYOB Starry Greenville Painting Class | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Wine & Design | $35 | Paint your own Greenville version of the classic painting

TryThis: Find Your Calm Mini Yoga Class | 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Legacy Park | Free | Celebrate National Yoga Month + try out a mini session of yoga

Week of September 24

Monday | September 24

MustDo: National Geographic Live – View from Above | 6 – 8 p.m. | Peace Center | $20 | Former International Space Station Commander Terry Virts shares his hours of video + thousands of still images from his 200 days in space

Shop: Uniquely Southern Fall Market | 10 – 4 p.m. | Unique and Chic Marketplace | 206 New Neely Ferry Rd., Mauldin | Local vendors, craft beer, food trucks, and music 🎶

Learn: LinkedIn 101 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville Airport | Tickets | Why use LinkedIn + how to make connections, get endorsements, create content, and amp up your profile.

Talk: Emrys Reading Room with Thomas McConnell | 7 – 8 p.m. | The Velo Fellow | Free | The Spartanburg writer + USC Upstate professor reads from and discusses his new novel, The Wooden King, set in German-occupied Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. 📖

TryThis: Bullet Journaling | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Greenville County Library – Augusta Road Branch | 100 Lydia St | Jill Hendrix, owner of Greenville’s Fiction Addiction, shares her tips + tricks for organizing her calendar, journal, + to-do lists. (Bring your own notebook + pen)✏| Email augustaroad@greenvillelibrary.org or call 277-0161 to register.

Listen: Unleash the Archers / Striker / Helion Prime / Rapheumets Well | 7 - 10 p.m. | The Radio Room | Tickets | Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tuesday | September 25

Network: 2018 Upstate Regional Summit | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | TD Convention Center | Tickets | A great opportunity for leaders in the community to come together and discuss the opportunities and challenges of our area.

Listen: Brandi Carlile | Peace Center | 7:30 - 10 p.m. | Tickets | Brandi Carlile’s current tour celebrates her acclaimed new album, By the Way, I Forgive You, which recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Current Albums

Watch: Heal: A Documentary Film by Upstate Natural Awakenings | 6:15 - 9:15 p.m. | Zen | $12 | Director Kelly Noonan Gores’ film takes audiences on a scientific + spiritual journey to discover that our thoughts, beliefs, + emotions have a huge impact on our physical health + ability to heal

TryThis: Intro to Brush Lettering | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Endeavor | Tickets | Learn the elegant + modern form of lettering that looks like pen calligraphy

Wednesday | September 26

Music: Vince Gill | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $55-$85 | A treasure to country music, Vince Gill, has won 21 Grammys and is ready to show off his talent for Greenville

Learn: Remember Old Hickory Project Talk | 12 p.m. | Poinsett Club | Historian, Don Koonce, will be speaking to the Greenville Military Club on remember Camp Sevier and the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1

Development 360 – Session #4: Finance | 8 - 9 a.m. | McMillan Pazdan Smith | Free/Urban Land Institute members, $20/non-members | Marshall Waller and Matt Good of Bellweather Enterprise Real Estate Capital, LLC will lead a discussion on Real Estate Development Financial Analysis

Network: Pulse Leadership Luncheon | 11:30 - 1 p.m. | KROC Center | Register | Interactive discussions + leadership development opportunities over lunch + networking

Watch: Moonlight Movies: Hook | 7:30 p.m. | Falls Park | See the Steven Spielberg classic film + enjoy Automatic Taco + Poppington’s Popcorn

Webinar: 2018 Fall Real Estate Economic Forecast | 1 - 2 p.m. | Live Online | Join Urban Land Institute to see what the outlook for the U.S. real estate industry looks like for the rest of 2018

Thursday | September 27

Celebrate: The Greenville Housing Authority’s 80th Anniversary Celebration | 6 – 8 p.m. Clemson ONE (5th Floor) | 1 North Main St | A showcase of TGHA’s positive impact on the Greenville community, from its founding in 1938 to its present

Show: The Marcel Portilla Band | 7:30 p.m. | The Peace Center | Free | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Marcel Portilla Band, presented in collaboration with the Hispanic Alliance

Shop: Tap Mini-Market | 5 - 8 p.m. | The Community Tap | The Tap’s Mini-Market is featuring Urban Seas Aquaculture, Revival Butchery, Young Entrepreneurs, Naked Pasta, + more

Dance: Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays: True Blues | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free | Dancing for all ages + inflatables just for kids

Cause: Handbags for Hope | 5:30 p.m. | Huguenot Loft at the Peace Center | $40 | The South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation is having their 12th Handbags for Hope, unique purses will be auctioned to benefit

Mee: 2018 Furman Connections | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Furman University - Trone Student Center | Free | Faculty Meet + Greet + Networking for Students, refreshments provided

Friday | September 28

Show: Buddy Guy | 8:00 p.m. | Peace Center | $45 – $65 | Buddy Guy, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and winner of 7 Grammy Awards will be gracing the stage

Drink: Fireforge Oktoberfest | 2 - 8 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Kick off the weekend festivities with Oktoberfest at Fireforge. Prost!

LastOne: Main Street Fridays: True Blues | CPI is the Main Stage Sponsor of Main Street Fridays.Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi

ForKids: Family Movie Night: Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom | 6 - 9 p.m. | Kroc Center | Free | Come out for a free showing of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom + concessions for sale

TryThis: Croissant and Bread Making Workshop | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Le Petit Croissant | $65 | Chef Vincent Caradonna will teach you everything you need to know + you will make your own croissants + baguettes from scratch

Cause: The Greenville Royale | 7 - 11 p.m. | Red Shoe Society | Tickets | The Greenville Royale aims to fundraise for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. Live entertainment by Steel Toe Stiletto, food, auctions, specialty drinks, + a photo booth to capture the night (Attire is black tie optional)

Shop: AutumnFest at the Market | 8 a.m. - Sept. 29 6 p.m. | Greenville State Farmers Market

TryThis: African Dance Class | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | David Hellams Community Center | 111 Spartanburg St., Greenville | International missionary Jennifer K. Spears is hosting a lesson in African dance, taught by Yemi Alderson with drummer Ben Weston, to fundraise for her next trip abroad

Saturday | September 29

Cause: 2018 Dancing with the Carolina Stars | 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. | TD Convention Center | $125 | An evening of dining + dancing as local celebrities are paired with professional dancers to compete + raise money for Senior Action

Show: Peter Pan the Ballet | 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. | Gunter Theatre | $20-$40 | Peter Pan the Ballet is a retelling of Sir James Barrie’s classic play

Music: Joe Lasher in Greenville | 3 - 5 p.m. | Furman University | Joe Lasher is a 21-year-old rising country star from North Carolina influenced by Tim McGraw, Eric Church, + Florida Georgia Line

Workshop: 3D Needle Felting - Cactus with Sarah Mandell | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $75 | Open to all skill levels, ages 7+

Discovering the Mystery of Art History: Drawing from the Masters with Mark Brosseau | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (+ on Sunday) | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $125 | Open to all skill levels

Sunday | September 30

ForKids: Something New About You | 2 - 4 p.m. | The Children’s Hospital at Greenville Memorial | Tickets | Girlology aims to help girls face puberty + growing up with knowledge + confidence | Also hosting Guyology for boys (2-4 p.m.) + REPROduction for girls in the next grade levels (4:30-6:30 p.m.)

Drink: Brew + Build with Bike Walk Greenville | 1 - 6 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project | Toast Bike Walk Greenville reaching their fundraising goal of $100,000 to build a trail spur from Swamp Rabbit Trail to Lakeview Middle