Spartanburg

Every Holiday season Barnes & Noble allows non-profit organizations to come in and wrap gifts for contributions To their cause/organization.

Join in for a fun and educational evening in the Chapman Cultural Center’s Creative Placemaking Studio for a watercolor workshop with HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence, Ambrin Ling, on Wednesday, December 12th, from 6 – 7:30 PM.

Join the Speaking Down Barriers team for the monthly book club, Reading for Transformation. Engage with readings that will guide you towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within yourselves and the world around you. The club is working towards the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate, and division. These various insights will broaden your perspective and lead you towards meaningful confrontation. For your convenience, the book club will meet at the Hub City Bookshop on the 4th Monday of each month at two separate times: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Hub City Bookshop is located at 186 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Books can be purchased at discounted rates through Hub City Bookshop. Become a member of Hub City Bookshop and receive even more discounts!

Just what you need to cap off an awesome Thanksgiving holiday! On Saturday, November 24, FR8yard: Biergarten & Social Hub presents "PANIC IN THE YARD!!! Thanksgiving Weekend Throwdown." There, partygoers will watch the Clemson-Carolina rivalry game on FR8yard's 20 ft jumbotron as they enjoy a special "yardQ" pitt smoked BBQ menu, along with the classic FR8yard menu of house ground sausages, chicken-on-a-stick, gourmet grilled cheeses, and more, that people have come to know and love.

Synergy Twins is the leading electric string ensemble in Greenville, SC and the Upstate. Performing primarily on electric violins, their musical versatility allows them to perform both traditional and non-traditional music, as well as arrange music.

Be the first to shop The Sparkle Holiday Market! This ticketed "Sneak Peek Sip & Shop" is a fun and festive shopping event. Tickets are $10 in advance / $15 at the door. Attendees will enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and lots of amazing wares - all brought to you by some super fine local peeps! Beer & & wine will also be for sale.

Break out those Hawaiian shirts, Krampus is traveling south for the holidays! Save the date and join in for the 2nd Annual Krampus Night for a night of festive absurdities celebrating all of your favorite winter holidays- Christmas, Krampus, Festivus, Hanukkah, and others! They will have an ugly sweater/hawaiian shirt contest throughout the night so be sure to pop some tags before the event. Also! They are co-emceeing with their house band Squirrel Level Road who will be leading up the Caroloke, hula dance off, and more!

The Nutcracker has been a Spartanburg Beloved Holiday Tradition for 28 years. If you have not experienced Ballet Spartanburg's Nutcracker, you have not experienced the beauty and the spectacular version created by Carlos Agudelo. Over 100 dancers will fill Twichell's stage with incredible costumes and a magnificent Christmas tree which grows before your very eyes.

Enjoy Rockers brews and tunes from legendary Carolina band, Blue Dogs, on Saturday, December 15th. Event kicks off with Doug Jones and Jimbo Chapman at 5PM and the Blue Dogs take the stage at 7PM.

The familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge will be recast as a stage musical this December at Spartanburg Methodist College.“Mr. Scrooge!” a modern and occasionally whimsical take on the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” will be presented at SMC on December 6 and December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Gibbs Auditorium of Ellis Hall. The public is invited and the performance is free. The musical features a variety of styles, from rock to salsa, without losing the original story’s meaning or leaving Dickens purists upset.

Twenty-five plus local artists and fine craftspeople will fill the Chapman Cultural Center lobby with their handmade items on Saturday, Dec 15th! It’s the perfect time to come listen to some holiday music and grab those last-minute items all while supporting local artisans. Whether you are looking for last minute stocking stuffers and gifts for the people on your list or want to pick up something for yourself, they have hundreds of options to choose from.