Come celebrate 60 years of Motown Hits at The Younts with the smooth and powerful sounds of Motown Magic, a Summer of Soul! Featuring some of the best vocal and entertainment talents in the upstate, you will journey through hits from legends like Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to the timeless sounds of The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes and Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five! It's the perfect way to top of your summer, so join us for Motown Magic! A Summer of Soul!

Inspired by the unconventional genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an exceptional Upstate cast, Matilda is a joyous romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is the comedy rock musical audiences have been requesting for years, and it’s set to kick off Centre Stage’s 2019-2020 season with a bang! When meek floral assistant Seymour Krelbourn stumbles upon a “weird and exotic plant”, he names the peculiar perennial “Audrey II” after his beautiful co-worker, hoping to win her affection. But when the R&B singing carnivore promises him fame, fortune, and love, there’s one catch: keep the blood flowing! Featuring doo-wop and rock and roll style songs like, “Git It”, “Somewhere That’s Green” and “Suddenly Seymour”, this cult classic turned Broadway hit is sure to resonate with thrill seekers and romance fans alike!

Elvis is back in the building! After a successful run at Centre Stage in 2018, Brandon Bennett, star of Chicago's "Million Dollar Quartet" returns for three nights only! The electrifying Brandon Bennett does the impossible, delivering a spine tingling Elvis tribute that is fresh, powerful, and right on time. With his purebred southern charm, powerful voice, and scandalous moves Bennett was named the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland. His mustsee show traverses Elvis’ career: from the Rock n’ Roll nativity of the 50s, to the iconic comeback television concert of the 60s, to the legendary lounge acts of the 70s. All time great hits include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” and many more. Presented by Emery Entertainment.

Free films are scheduled for Thursday evenings through August 1 at dusk. Free pre-show fun such as inflatables, crafts, games with prizes and dancing begins at 6 p.m.

Seating in the amphitheater is on a first-come, first-served basis for all films.

For the safety of all attending the movies, children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are not permitted

We're taking advantage of a weekend practice by creating a little Sunday-Funday in the Sparkle City. Our friends at Ciclops Brewing are hosting us before practice for a little tailgating and corn hole action. Come check out one of their delicious beverages on their patio or if you think you're up to the challenge you can take on Zack in corn hole. If you're good enough to beat him then you'll win a free 2020 Roaring Riot membership!

Come join us after the Panthers' afternoon practice as our host chapter, the Upstate Riot, welcomes all Panthers fans to Spartanburg to "officially" kick-off another training camp in style. We'll be providing food, drinks, and entertainment for all Panthers fans.

Check panthers.com for more details. Practice schedule is subject to change without notice. Players sign autographs for fans at the conclusion of training camp practices. However, due to demand, not all fans are guaranteed to receive autographs.

Join us at the 1800 Asheville Highway Bojanges' in Spartanburg before the Panthers' practice for some delicious Bojangles' biscuits and the opportunity to discuss your favorite team in person with The Riot Report and Roaring Riot crew. Get there early to enjoy biscuits and coffee on us!

Student art and various performances by local choirs, bands and groups will happen throughout the day.

There will be various children rides and various other activities.

Live music information coming soon.

Car Show information coming soon.

Beauty Pageant information coming soon.

Pacolet Indian Summer Festival 5k Run/Walk information coming soon.

Invite friends to this event page.

Stay tuned for more information.

Are you a teacher? Hairdresser? Caregiver? Sales representative? Stay-home parent? Babysitter? Cashier? Hostess? Secretary? Vet/vet technician? Clergy/minister? Male? Female?

Everyone is invited to this training!

Through awareness, prevention and education, we can stop domestic violence. Let us help you understand what domestic violence is, how domestic violence is classified, who can be a victim of domestic violence, why you should get involved, and more.

Refreshments will be provided. Limited seating. Please register by  July 20 by contacting Sgt. Christina Morgan at cmorgan@cityofspartanburg.org

You asked for it! LIVE MUSIC is back! Join Midtown Music every Friday night, 6:30-8:30 PM, starting July 12th for emerging local bands, open mic, and more! This will be held during Party on Pendleton, so plan to park in the back or Old Market Square.

July 12th - Jazz Jam with Ryan Kouvolo and students
July 19th - Open Mic Night - sign up at Midtown Music starting at 5:30; music starts at 6:30
July 26th - Legal Age Band (Classic & Southern Rock Cover Band) https://www.thelegalageband.com/
August 2nd - NamasTed (Ted Davis and Rebecca Ashe)(Eclectic mix of Cabaret, Rockabilly, Punk and Country)
August 9th - Adrienne Nicole (country/pop) https://spinitrecords.com/band/adrienne-nicole/
August 16th - Lindsay Brazell and Water & Wine & Rick Swillen and Michael Inks (We cover everything from Motown, 90s, to today’s music)
August 23rd - Krumbl3 (Alternative) & Open Mic (sign up starting at 5:30)
August 30th - Rusted Wood (Americana/Folk/Bluegrass)

FREE Admission - Tip Jars will be available to show your appreciation to the musicians!

Artists, crafts people, special store-wide and sidewalk sales, food vendors, children’s activities, and entertainment throughout the day offers something for everyone.

Visiting with old friends, or making new ones, reminds us why living in a small town is a great place to call home.

Join us to write encouraging notes for kids going back to school and bring school supplies to help STUFF THE BUS! Get the kiddos involved in giving back and come out for a good time. We will have all the supplies for making the notes, but be sure to bring some extra school supplies for kids in need. Supplies will be given to all seven Spartanburg County School Districts who will distribute to their students.

If you can't make it to this event, you can still participate by bringing school supplies to Blue Moon now through August 2nd. And July 29 - August 2, receive a 10% discount when you bring in school supplies!

At United Way of the Piedmont, we are more than fundraisers. We also educate community members about local issues and advocate for the education, financial stability, and health of every person in our community. And we want to hear about the issues that matter most to you!

So we invite you to join us for Coffee & Conversations, a series of sessions to educate about the current work of United Way and engage in collaborative discussion about how we can transform our community.

Session Topic: Education
Savannah Ray, a dually appointed staff member from SAM and United Way of the Piedmont will be sharing updates about this new partnership and the work happening to improve educational outcomes in our community.

Join Hub City Bookshop and Shared Worlds Tuesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. for a reading and signing with faculty authors Gwenda Bond, Maurice Broaddus, Julia Elliott, Christopher Rowe, Ekaterina Sedia, and Kali Wallace.

Please stop by for a meet-and-greet with Dr Paul Grady, Dr Andrew Myers, Dr Rob McCormick and other contributors to Recovering the Piedmont Past, Volume 2: Bridging the Centuries in the South Carolina Upcountry, 1877-1941. Books will be on hand for purchase and signing.

Ann B. Ross, author of the New York Times bestselling Miss Julia Novels, will speak at Spartanburg’s Cyrill-Westside Library. We will hear all about Miss Julia Takes the Wheel, the latest in her series. There will be a signing after the talk and books will be available for purchase.