#MUSTDO

Dish

• Sizzle & Shag Cooking and Dance Class | Mon., June 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Plate 108, 108 E. Poinsett St., Greer | $45 | Enjoy a glass of wine while you learn shag dancing basics and how to make lobster mac + cheese. 🍷

ForKids

• Outdoor Story Time | Mon., June 7 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Hughes Main Library | Free | Bring a blanket for story time on the front lawn of the downtown library, weather permitting. 📚 

Arts

• Dream Escapes by Shannon McGee | Now-Thurs., June 17 | In-person visits Tuesday- Thursday from 2–5 p.m. | Centre Stage, 501 River St. | Free | Explore McGee’s works inspired by experiences gained through years of traveling to places like Machu Picchu, the deserts of the Southwest + the streets of Europe. 🎨 Ⓟ 

PlanAhead

• Movies in the Park | Tues., June 8 | 7:30 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park | Free | “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids” is the first installment of the #SimplyCinematic Movies In the Park series so bring a blanket + pack a cooler for a movie night. 🎬
• International Day of Yoga | Mon., June 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Westfield Greenville, 405 Westfield St. | Free | 60 minutes of power flow to International Day of Yoga plus drinks, mingling, and raffle prizes.

#GVLTODAY

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 80º | Thunderstorms | 90% chance of rain

Announced

• Good news or bad news first? Good news — Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays are returning to NOMA Square on Fri., July 9 with the music lineup to be released soon. Bad news — because of construction at County Square, the Red, White, and Blue event will not take place this year, but the city is looking for future options.
• The inaugural Greer Arts & Eats Festival will be held in downtown Greer on Fri. Oct. 1 + Sat., Oct. 2. The event will feature local bites + brews, arts and crafts from local artisans, interactive children’s activities, live demonstrations, and health screenings courtesy of Pelham Medical Center.

WaterCooler

• Greenville County will be home to a new Women's American Basketball Association team come July. The Carolina Upstate Thunder will play 5 home games at Legacy Early College this season, and tickets will cost $10. 🏀 (WYFF 4)

• Last Friday, the BMW Charity ProAm released the celebrity course rotation for Thornblade Club + The Cliffs Valley for Thursday and Friday. See who’s playing where, so you don’t miss any of your favorite celebs. ⛳ 

ComingSoon

• Escape Artist Greenville is opening a second location this fall at Hampton Station (think: White Duck Taco, Hollowed Earth, and Wandering Bard Meadery). The company opened their first location on Stone Avenue 6 years ago in 2015. (Upstate Business Journal) 

TryThis

• Planning your next getaway? GSP just made parking easier with their new pre-booking parking program. Now you can book + pay for parking in advance (at no additional cost) to guarantee a spot in your preferred lot. This service is now available for parking garages A + B and will soon be coming to other lots. ✈️ 

Show

• Jim Gaffigan’s Fun Tour is coming to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Sun., Aug. 15. Tickets start at $36, and don’t forget, BSWA has a no bag policy. 

Arts

• The Metropolitan Arts Council has extended the deadline for this year’s Open Studio applications to Fri., June 25. If you are an artist looking to apply to Open Studios for the first time, click here, and if you’re a returning artist, click here. 🎨 

Health

• SCDHEC + the SC Brewers Guild have partnered to launch their “Shot and a Chaser” campaign at breweries across SC to increase vaccinations among young people. The Janssen and Moderna vaccines will be offered at these participating Upstate breweries — get a shot + get free beer or soda. 🍺

Dish

• Grocery store on a Monday? No, thanks. With Thrive Market, busy folks can shop their favorite brands and have them delivered straight to their home. Bonus: An extra 25% off the first order + free joining gift. 📦 Ⓟ

TheBuy

• Want salon-quality lashes without the price or damaging glue? Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara™ gives beauty-lovers thicker and longer lashes today, and healthier lashes over time, for just $24. Thrive Causemetics are made with clean, nourishing ingredients, and are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Get 15% off. Ⓟ

FeaturedDig

• Build your dream home with mountain views, 10 min from Downtown | 2.19 acres | $340,000. Ⓟ

#NOWOPEN

Village Kitchen is now open in Hartness 🫒

THE WRAP

The Drunk Hawaiian at D’Allesandro’s Pizza features some lovely, juicy, golden pineapple. The question of the day is — does pineapple belong on pizza? Hint: There is only one right answer. 

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