Holiday Laser Shows

Roper Mountain Science Center 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville

You've never seen holiday lights like this before! Come to the Hooper Planetarium for a special holiday event unlike any other: Holiday Laser Shows. Tickets are available on RoperMountain.org and will sell out, so it is advised to prepurchase in advance of show time. Not recommended for children ages 5 and under. Shows include: A Trans-Siberian […]

$4 – $8

Friday Starry Nights

Roper Mountain Science Center 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville

Join Roper Mountain for a night under the stars in the Hooper Planetarium with a 360° full immersion dome, 4K projection, state-of-the-art lighting, dynamic 5.1 surround sound and more!  Shows change every few weeks, so check RoperMountain.org for the latest information on programs and times. Current Offerings: 6 p.m.: The Cowboy Astronomer - a skillfully woven tapestry […]

History on Tap: History of Seneca

Keowee Brewing Company 401 E. Main St, Seneca, SC, United States

Grab a beer and learn about local history at Keowee Brewing Company! Oconee History Museum Assistant Curator Jennifer Moss will chronicle the history of the city of Seneca from it's […]

FREE

Bela Fleck Banjo Documentary “Throw Down Your Heart”

Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Pl, Greenville

Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00 pm Hughes Main Library Free Enjoy a screening and discussion on the film "Throw Down Your Heart" a documentary from 2008 which was funded solely […]

Black History Month: From Mother Lands to First Worlds

USC Upstate 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Ghanian-American author Marjy Marj will discuss her novel, The Shimmigrant, the story of a young immigrant girl's will to survive. CLC Ballroom

Free

50 Years Integration

Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United States

Join The School District of Greenville County as They Mark 50 Years of Integration with a Free Commemorative Event at the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville.

Greenville Jewish Film Festival

SC, United States

The 2nd Annual Greenville Jewish Film Festival is back with three nights of carefully selected films which proudly represent the artistry and storytelling of our Jewish culture and heritage.

$25 – $100

Furman University Concert – Symphonic Band

McAlister Auditorium, Furman University 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, United States

Furman University's Symphonic Band Winter Concert. Printed Program. Open to the Public.  General Admission seating. Admission is FREE!

Free

NAACP Black History Festival

USC Upstate 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC, United States

A Black History Festival that will showcase the richness of African American culture to and within our community.

$3 – $75

Community Forum: Understanding Southern Drag Culture

The Warehouse Theatre 37 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC, United States

Join us for a night of learning about the history and culture of drag in Greenville. We will be joined by some local Queens, past, and present, who will lead us through conversations and a curated lobby display that will remain for the run of the show. Don’t miss your chance to get a glimpse […]

Free

On the Silk Road in Asia

USC Upstate 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC, United States

What can the fabled Silk Road – the vast and varied trade route that bound East Asia and Europe for centuries – teach us about globalization and how religions and […]

Free

Bruce Frye & BJU Grass Live at The Logos

Logos Theatre 80 School Street, Taylors, SC, United States

Bruce Frye and BJU Grass come together, live on The Logos Theatre stage, for an evening of exciting Gospel and Bluegrass music. The BJU Grass will be joined by four […]

Japanese Doll Festival

The Children's Museum of the Upstate 300 College Street, Greenville, SC, United States

The Japanese-American Association of South Carolina will be here again today to celebrate the Doll Festival. Hinamatsuri, also called Doll’s Day, is a special day in Japan where ornamental dolls […]

5 Course French Cuisine and Wine Tasting

Passerelle Bistro 601 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC, United States

Whether you’re headed to see Les Misérables at the Peace Center or just in the mood for some classic French dishes, this chefs’ dinner is an experience you won’t want […]

$65

Holi Festival of Colors

Sunset Park 211 Fowler Circle, Greenville, SC, United States

We are very excited to inform you that this is the first time India Association (IAG) and Vedic Center (VC) of Greenville have joined hands with Children’s Museum of the Upstate […]

Free

Clemson University Symphonic Band

The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson, SC, United States

Music inspired by the moon hightlights this concert with conductor Mark Spede and guest conductor Timonthy Hurlburt.  First half will present music by American composers; second half will include music […]

Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series

Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens

The Laurens County Museum is hosting a year-long Revolutionary War Lecture Series on the third Tuesday of each month until November 17, 2020.  Field trips to actual Revolutionary War sites […]

Free

Chautauqua: Meriwether Lewis

SC, United States

With the near doubling of its nominal territory by the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 the United States needed to find out just what President Thomas Jefferson had bought by putting […]

The Dynamics of Today’s Supply Chain with Southeast Asia

Online SC, United States

Ambassador (ret) @Robert Blake, Senior Director for McLarty Associates, will talk about the dynamic of today's supply chain with Southeast Asia. What factors are accelerating shifts in manufacturing? Which SE Asian nations are at the forefront of attracting that supply chain investment and what do they have to offer? Will China remain at the forefront? […]

Black Artists of Spartanburg Exhibition now on display at Chapman Cultural Center

SC, United States

Chapman Cultural Center is excited to announce the Black Artists of Spartanburg Exhibition. After conversations with our community, the Black Artists of Spartanburg Exhibition was formed as a way to amplify the voices of Spartanburg’s Black artists in response to the racial injustices that are taking place across the nation. The multi-media exhibition features 17 […]

NEW DATE! Spartanburg Soaring: International Kite Festival

Chapman Cultural Center 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States

In spring 2014, Chapman Cultural Center launched a community-wide initiative called Spartanburg Soaring! to encourage creativity, promote healthy outdoor activity, and to build civic pride. Using kites as a common theme, Spartanburg Soaring! engaged cultural curiosity and promoted active play through activities and events all across the city. Join us for live music, great food […]

Free

Let the Good Times Roll

Mauldin Cultural Center 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC, United States

The Mauldin Theatre Company is taking you back in time with a live variety concert of your favorite songs from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Some of the best singers in the Upstate come together in this musical revue that will have you saying, “Come on baby, let the good times roll!” Due to COVID-19, […]

$15.00

Upstate SC Alliance “Updates from the United Kingdom” (Virtual)

SC, United States

The United Kingdom is a force in the global economy. In 2019, its GDP ranked #7 in the world, and Upstate SC is home to more than 50 U.K. companies. Consul General Andrew Staunton will provide an economic update on the U.K. and how COVID has impacted trade, business, and immigration. He will also offer […]

Ole’ Time Fiddlers Convention

Hagood Mill 138 Hagood Mill Rd, Pickens, SC, United States

Old-Time musicians near and far descend on the grounds of Hagood Mill to compete in this official State-sanctioned two-day event.  Due to special Covid circumstances the event is looking very different in 2020.  Tickets for the event are extremely limited to 200.  The SC Fiddling Competition will occur on site and will be live streamed […]

MAULDIN CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS DISNEY’S MOANA, JR.

Mauldin Cultural Center 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC, United States

MAULDIN CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS DISNEY'S MOANA, JR. Fri. Nov 6th 2020, 8:00 pm Sat. Nov 7th 2020, 3:00 pm Sat. Nov 7th 2020, 8:00 pm Sun. Nov 8th 2020, 3:00 […]

Laurens County Museum “First Look”

Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens

November 15 - “First Look” at the Laurens County Museum The Laurens County Museum Association Board of Directors invites you to a “First Look” at the renovations completed at the […]

Free

Native American Celebration Selugadu at Hagood Mill

Hagood Mill 138 Hagood Mill Rd, Pickens, SC, United States

In observance of Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for a special weekend of milling, memories, and a Native American Celebration at the Hagood Mill Historic […]

Who Was Typhoid Mary?

SC

Popular Chautauqua Star Leslie Goddard (we’ve seen her most recently in Chautauqua as Jackie Kennedy) returns to our Zoom arena with this fascinating illustrated Talk about the famous asymptomatic carrier of typhoid twice forcibly quarantined by authorities for a total of nearly three decades. She died in quarantine. What a story to tell! Between 1900 […]

Free

Phoenix Center and NAMI Lunch and Learn

The Phoenix Center 130 Industrial Drive, Greenville

The Phoenix Center and NAMI are co-hosting an educational training on addiction, mental illness, and providing an opportunity to network and provide outreach with other community agencies/referral sources that serve our Spanish speaking citizens. Training will be available in English and Spanish!

African Dance Class

African Dance Class is a free community dance class sponsored by the JM Smith Foundation. This class is taught by Angie Alderson, professional African Dance instructor, supported by Page Rogers, professional […]

“State of the Field Address: New Directions in African American Studies” | Center for African American Studies USC Upstate

Virtual

In celebration of Black History Month CAAS is pleased to announce the CAAS “State of the Field Address: New Directions in African American Studies” lecture (virtual, COVID edition!)  Featuring Dr. Frank Wilderson III, Chair and Professor of African American Studies at UC Irvine.  Dr. Wilderson will discuss his recent work, Afropessimism (Liveright/W.W. Norton 2020), an […]

Erasing the Redline Virtual Panel Discussion

Virtual

“Erasing the Redline” will feature representatives from local and statewide community and environmental groups, including:   • Iyonia Aiken from New Washington Heights • Michael Brown from Sustaining Way • Professor Michael Corley from the South Carolina Environmental Law Project • Tiffany James of Justice James Consulting • Chris Richardson, General Counsel and COO of BDV […]

Free

Cultures Around the World: Ireland

Woodruff Library 270 East Hayne Street, Woodruff, SC, United States

This month we will feature Ireland in our monthly Cultures Around the World activity bags. As you learn about a new country every month you can explore authentic dishes, literature, […]

CHALLENGER: Soaring with McAuliffe ™ (Virtual Chautauqua Perform

Virtual

Journey through Christa McAuliffe’s life in this multi-media Immersive Living Experience, performed by Judith Kalaora of History At Play. CHALLENGER: Soaring With Christa McAuliffe ™ pays homage to the United States’ […]

Free registration required

Cultures around the World: Brazil

Woodruff Library 270 East Hayne Street, Woodruff, SC, United States

This month we will feature Brazil in our monthly Cultures Around the World activity bags. As you learn about a new country every month you can explore authentic dishes, literature, […]