January Open Mic Night

Little River Coffee Bar 188 A West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Join us for our monthly open mic night Friday, January 17th at 7pm. Come sing a song, perform a dance, read poem, tell a joke... you name it! Sign-up starts at 6:30pm. All are welcome to perform and attend. (family-friendly content) *Open Mic Night occurs monthly on the third Friday.*

Roaring 20’s Film Series: The Great Gatsby

Oconee History Museum 123 Brown's Square Dr, Walhalla, SC, United States

Join us as we pay tribute to the 1920s as we enter the 2020s! Enjoy FREE admission, popcorn, and drinks! The Great Gatsby (1974) This third film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel was one of the most hyped movies of the summer of 1974. Robert Redford stars as self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby, […]

Free

Moonlight and Magnolias

Pelzer Auditorium 214 Lebby Street, Pelzer, SC, United States

Come enjoy the hilarious almost true story about the making of Gone With the Wind! 1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn't work. So what's an all-powerful movie […]

$12

The Marshall Tucker Band

Walhalla Performing Arts Center 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, SC, United States

Spartanburg's own Marshall Tucker Band is still going strong after 40 years, with hit songs such as "Heard It in a Lovesong" and "Can't You See" still being played on classic rock stations, and you can see them in the intimate setting of the Walhalla Performing Arts Center.

$70 – $80

Dream Day

United Way of Anderson County 604 North Murray Ave., Anderson, SC, United States

Why? Dream Day is a service day in honor of the great Martin Luther King, Jr. We are excited to bring our community supporters together with our partner agencies. This is a day of caring, of serving, of giving back through time (and muscle!). What? We will partner each group up with a project for […]

Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens

Cowpens National Battlefield 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC, United States

This battle of Cowpens was fought on January 17, 1781, and was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The battle only lasted an hour, but it was a stunning defeat for Lt. Colonel Banastre “Bloody Bill” Tarleton and his British troops and loyalist militia led by General Daniel Morgan and the Continental troops. The […]

NFM Wroclaw Philharmonic

Peace Center 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Founded in 1945 as both a symphony and an opera orchestra, it became the State Opera Orchestra in 1949 and held symphonic concerts sporadically until 1954, when it became an independent symphony orchestra. In 2016, the city of Wrocław was hailed as the European Capital of Culture, and the orchestra’s performances accompanied the celebrations that […]

$15

In Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King

Majority Baptist Church 400 Hudson-Barksdale Bvld, Spartanburg, SC, United States

This program will recognize the great contributions of Dr. King. Martin Luther King Jr. is known as one of the greatest civil rights activist in American history which his actions and campaigns led to the equal and fair treatment of all African-Americans. The public is invited!

The Black Market Trust

Spinning Jenny 107 Cannon Street, Greer, SC, United States

The Black Market Trust are an American Traditional Pop/Vocal Jazz group from Los Angeles who combine the sounds of the legendary American crooners and vocal groups with the fire and energy of Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Consisting of five world class musicians who have traveled the globe recording and performing on the world’s biggest […]

$12 – $16

MLK Day of Service, Nesbitt Shoals Nature Cleanup

3100 Walnut Grove Road Woodruff, SC, United States

Come join the Tyger River Foundation at the beautiful Nesbitt Shoals Nature Park to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day of national service. Volunteers are needed for litter removal and trail maintenance.

MLK Day of Service Period Party

SMC Studio 174 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Donations needed: Menstrual pads, Liners, Tampons

Martin Luther King Day of Service

Drs. Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College 2020 Springfield Road, Boiling Springs, SC, United States

Another exciting opportunity for MLK Day of Service! Learn what it's like to live in poverty in our community by experiencing a Reality Check. This simulation lasts 2 hours and is a great learning experience for anyone.

Free

MLK Jr Mentoring Event for students

Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, United States

Middle and High school students learn about college life at Furman University alongside Furman students. contact Deborah Allen if you would like your students to attend. Deborah.allen@furman.edu

MLK Day of Service—Cleaning

Spartanburg Shares 137 South Dean Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States

This event is part of the MLK Day of Service through United Way of the Piedmont. We plan to do some light housekeeping cleaning for a couple of hours, and introduce those who may be new to Spartanburg Shares. We also plan to make new connections and have fun working together. We hope you will […]

Free

2020 King Legacy Week STEAMStart

West End Community Development Center 404 Vardry Street, Greenville, SC, United States

We invite after-school groups, youth organizations, and students in grades 1 – 8 to a day of fun and discovery with science and technology! We will have STEAM demonstrations from industry and education professionals. There will also be lunch and entertainment provided. Lunch will be served.

MLK Day of Service Litter Pickup

Lake Conestee Nature Park 601 Fork Shoals Road, Greenville, SC, United States

Join us on Monday, January 20 for a litter pickup to give back to our community on the MLK Day of Service! We will meet in the parking lot at Conestee Park (near the baseball field) at 11:00am and will be picking up litter on Mauldin Road until 1:00pm. We will provide all supplies needed […]

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MLK Day Litter Sweep

Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg 210 Henry Place, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Here's another opportunity for the MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20th: 2 hour litter sweep. Meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg (210 Henry Place) at 1:00 pm. We'll collect litter from nearby streets and gather litter data for the SC Aquarium. Bring gloves and a grabber if you have one. Grabbers […]

Just Mercy Youth Screening and Community Post Panel Discussion

SC, United States

Community Event for the Youth!!! There will be a screening of the film, Just Mercy, at the Camelot Theater, and the Post Panel Discussion will take place at the Phillis Wheatley Center, 40 John McCarroll Way, Greenville SC 29607. To Register, please call Jalen Elrod at (864) 915-7020.

MLK Celebration Service

Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Anderson, SC, United States

Doors open at 4:00; program begins at 5:30, with keynote speaker, actress and international singer Kathye J. Gary. Other performances by New Prospect Step Team, MLK Community Youth Choir and MLK Community Adult Choir

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 early days as railroad town to the burgeoning micropolitan of today. Program is FREE, but donations to OHM are gladly accepted.

FREE

Lunch and Learn: Human Trafficking

Clemson Fire Substation 740 Issaqueena Trail, Central, SC, United States

Please join us for an eye-opening presentation on human trafficking. Our guest speaker will be Kendra Hanson. She is the Institute Director for Wellspring Living in Atlanta, Georgia. Kendra will be discussing human trafficking stats and awareness. Also, she will discuss the mission and programs of Wellspring Living. Please feel free to bring your lunch […]

Free

Reading Between the Wines: Toward Antarctica

Bond Street Wines 145 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Elizabeth Bradfield's book, TOWARD ANTARCTICA, will be paired with wines that share similar "notes," as the author reads and discusses selected poems from the work. This event is free to attend, and the wine tasting is available for purchase.

China’s Global Reach: Implications for International Trade, Economy, World Peace and Security

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

Lecture by Dr. Jeffrey Becker. Dr. Becker is an expert in Chinese politics and Chnese foreign policy and security issues. His recent work has focused on China's military as a global force, including China's military diplomacy, US-China military engagement and the security implications of China's expanding global presence. CLC Ballroom.

Free

Anderson Wedding Festival and Expo

Anderson Civic Center 3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC, United States

Displays, exhibits, workshops, and the latest trends and ideas for your wedding!

$8 – $10

Phoebus Ensemble “Gone With The Winds”

Sigal Music Museum 516 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Come be swept away by the fiery, romantic music created by the Phoebus Ensemble on woodwinds and keyboard. Virtuoso vigor will be demonstrated by soloists of national and international acclaim in our intimate gallery venue. Katherine Needleman is the Principal Oboe of the Baltimore Symphony and is one of the most sought-after oboists in the […]

$15

The Global Rise of China: A World Affairs Council Upstate distinguished speaker event

Poinsett Club 807 E. Washington Street, Greenville

Join WACU as we welcome Dr. Jeff Becker, an expert in U.S. - China relations.  Over the past two decades, China has gone from a minor actor on global issues to one of the  world’s most influential countries. PRC government actors, as well as Chinese state-owned and  private firms, now operate around the globe. Meanwhile, […]

$30 – $35

An Evening with Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp, and Jason White

Peace Center 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

The Peace Center’s Songwriters Concert Series returns! Led by Greenville's favorite Edwin McCain and accomplished songwriter Maia Sharp, each concert brings a new guest singer-songwriter to the Upstate for a one-of-a-kind listening room experience in Genevieve’s theater lounge.

$75.00

The Marvelous Wonderettes

Greenwood Community Theatre 110 Main St, Greenwood, SC, United States

Sponsored by: Wesley Commons Jan 24th, 25th, 31st, Feb 1st @ 7:30 PM Jan 26th, Feb 1st, 2nd @ 2:00 PM Tickets available HERE! To view cast list, Click HERE!!

$12 – $20

1831 Gala

The Piedmont Club 361 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC, United States

Live music, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres in Great Gatsby style at the Piedmont Club for a great cause!

$50 – $250

The Russian Sorcerer & His Apprentices

SC, United States

Edvard Tchivzhel, Conductor Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite Borodin: Symphony No. 2 (“Heroic Symphony”) Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor It’s an array of dazzling colors with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, […]

Spartanburg Wedding Festival and Expo

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 385 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Displays, exhibits, workshops, and the latest trends and ideas for your wedding!

$8 – $10

The Russian Sorcerer & His Apprentices

Peace Center 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Edvard Tchivzhel, Conductor Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite Borodin: Symphony No. 2 (“Heroic Symphony”) Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor It’s an array of dazzling colors with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, followed by the fiery and exotic fantasies of Stravinsky with his Firebird Suite, while Borodin pulls out all the stops with his mighty and wild “Heroic […]

$19 – $76

Music Instrument History At The Sigal Presents: The Age Of Invention Lecture

Sigal Music Museum 516 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Join us for a lecture by Christopher Belluscio who is leading expert on historical trumpets, Mr. Belluscio regularly presents lecture-demonstrations at various museums, notable musical instrument collections, academic conferences, and University music departments throughout the United States.

Music Instrument History at The Sigal Presents: The Age of Invention Lecture

Sigal Music Museum 516 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Join us for a lecture by Christopher Belluscio who is a leading expert on historical trumpets. Mr. Belluscio regularly presents lecture-demonstrations at various museums, notable musical instrument collections, academic conferences, and University music departments throughout the United States. The Age of Invention
The period between 1790 and 1850 saw a Pan-European movement to fully chromaticize the […]

Free

My Fair Lady

Peace Center 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (The New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes […]

$35 – $105

Dancing with the Stars: Live!

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

“Dancing with the Stars: Live!” tours North America this winter, celebrating the year 2020 in classic style with your favorite dancers from the hit ABC show. The all-new production continues its legacy of wowing live audiences performing fan-favorite routines from the TV series and new numbers choreographed just for the live audiences.

WinterJam

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

The WinterJam Tour Spectacular, Christian music’s largest annual tour and one of the top first quarter tours in the world,  will stop at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday, March 20, with a $15 admission at the door.