Things to Do this Weekend: May 17-19
Weather Forecast
Friday: Cloudy, high of 78 & low of 62
Saturday: Possible rain, high of 77 & low of 63
Sunday: Possible rain, high of 78 & low of 62
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Friday, May 17th
One Year Anniversary Celebration at Blind Tiger Tattoo Co. 11am-8pm
They have only been in their new Village of West Greenville location for 4 months, but they have been officially tattooing a full year! Join the celebration featuring FREE food & drinks, a tattoo flash sale and more.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Grand Opening Weekend at New Realm Brewing Company 11am-11pm
Join the Grand Opening festivities at Downtown Greenville’s newest brewery! Officially open in the former Old Cigar Warehouse venue at 912 S Main St. Featuring local crafted beer, spirits, scratch kitchen food menu as well as weekly live music, a fenced outdoor area for families and more. Open Friday-Saturday from 11am-11pm, Sunday-Thursday from 11am-10pm. For more details and updates follow along here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
38th Annual Greek Festival at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 11am-9pm
Experience the 38th annual Greek Fest in Downtown Greenville this weekend on May 17-19th. Featuring authentic Greek food & pastries, traditional Greek dances at various times throughout the festival, live Greek music every day and more. Open Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday from 11am-5pm. It’s $3 entry per person with all admissions proceeds benefitting Live Well Greenville, a coalition working to advance equitable access to healthy eating and active living in Greenville County. For more details click here.
Cost: $3 entry; other purchases TBD
Jurassic Quest at Greenville Convention Center 12-8pm
Jurassic Quest comes roaring into Greenville for one weekend only on May 17-19th. The dinosaur experience continues on Saturday from 9am-8pm and Sunday from 9am-5pm. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: GA starts at $22; other purchases TBD
Evil Water Pastry Seltzer Party with Evil Twin NYC at The Whale GVL 2pm-midnight
Join the taproom as they celebrate their recent collaboration with Evil Twin Brewing NYC. This smashable seltzer packed with peach, passionfruit and coconut will be a flowing in draft or cans to-go and Island Sun 864 food will be available for purchase. PS, dress in your best island attire!
Cost: purchases TBD
The Fair at Heritage Park in Simpsonville 4-11pm
Experience The Fair at Heritage Park now through Sunday, May 26th! Featuring new rides & shows, FREE entry & parking and lots more. The Fair will continue this weekend on Saturday from 11am-11pm and Sunday from 12:30-10pm. For more details and buy ride tickets click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Food Truck Roll Out at Greer City Park 5-8pm
Join the City of Greer for a culinary adventure featuring local food trucks, live music, refreshing drinks and more. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Greenville Heritage FCU Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi at NOMA Square 5:30-9:30pm
Downtown Greenville’s weekly music series on Main Street at NOMA Square is back! Every Friday from 5:30-9:30pm with bands playing two sets at 5:50pm and 7:40pm. Also featuring local vendors, drinks and more. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Opening Reception “One Stop Open Studios” at Metropolitan Arts Council 6-9pm
Join the Opening Reception of “One Stop Open Studios,” meet the participating artists and enjoy light refreshments. Featuring 75+ local artists as they display their art in the newly renovated Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council. Get a sneak peek at the exhibit here.
Cost: FREE
Brew in the Zoo at the Greenville Zoo 6-10pm
Sample an assortment of beer, lite fare, all while exploring the zoo after hours! Most importantly, all the proceeds go back to the Greenville Zoo. Cheers! Tickets are still available $70 VIP early entry at 6pm and GA $60 starting at 7pm. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $70 VIP or $60 GA tickets
Saturday, May 18th
TD Saturday Market presented by Prisma in Downtown Greenville along Main St. 8am-noon
Enjoy Downtown Greenville’s Saturday Market every Saturday through October! Featuring local vendors of all kinds, special mini events and lots more. Located at the intersection of Main & McBee. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Travelers Rest Farmers Market at Trailblazer Park 8:30am-12pm
Join TR’s weekly Saturday farmer market from Trailblazer Park! Featuring 85+ local vendors, food trucks, a kids tent, live music and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
City of Mauldin Clean-Up at Mauldin Sports Center 9am
Join this community event to help keep the City of Mauldin clean. For more details and to sign-up click here.
Cost: your time
Saturday Farmstands at The Village Center at Hartness 9am-12pm
Featuring fresh produce all grown at Hartness Farm using organic practices and fed with organic non-GMO feed. The Saturday Farmstand will continue every Saturday this summer. Located at 2000 Society Street in Greenville.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Spring Fling at The Cook’s Station 9am-5pm
Join them for a day filled with food, fun, and festivities! Featuring a tent sale filled with fantastic finds, from cookware to gourmet ingredients 50% off, FREE food & wine samples from 10am-4pm, live music on the patio and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Cornhole Competition at Scuffletown Food Truck Park 11am
Join the food truck park for a Saturday cornhole tournament! Featuring $15 buy in and cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Happy Hour & sign-up starts at 11am with the competition starting at 12pm.
Cost: $15 buy in; other purchases TBD
North Main Commons Beer Fest at Magnetic South Brewery in Anderson 1-5pm
Join the annual beer fest in Anderson! Featuring 20+ local breweries to taste from, music provided by Tennis Legend, food available for purchase inside the brewery and lots more. For more details and ticket click here.
Cost: $50 GA tickets; food purchases TBD
Pepper Party 2024 Roller Derby Mixer with Greenville Roller Derby at The Pavilion 3-9pm
Watch skaters from across the region mixed into 4 pepper-themed teams to compete in 6 spicy mini-games following the Reaper Road Race. Doors open to the public at 3pm. Game 1 starts at 4pm, Game 2 at 4:40pm, Game 3 at 5:30pm, Game 4 at 6:10pm, Game 5 at 7pm and Game 6 at 7:40pm. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $12 online pre-sale, $15 at the door & under 5 are FREE; other purchases TBD
Tunes in the Park at Greer City Park 6-9pm
Enjoy a packed live music lineup on Saturday night at Greer City Park! Featuring Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues, Greer Idol and Greer Idol Jr. playing throughout the night.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Sunday, May 19th
Jazz Jam at Chicora Alley in Downtown Greenville 4-7pm
Join them for live jazz every Sunday! Bring your instrument and sit in with the house band. This weekly jazz jam benefits the Greenville Jazz Collective.
Cost: $5 suggested donation; purchases TBD
Music BINGO at The HabiTap 4-7pm
Join the taproom every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month for music BINGO! Featuring DJ Adam and prizes for the winners.
Cost: FREE to play; purchases TBD
Garden Concert at San Souci Community Garden 6pm
Gather in the San Souci Community Garden for a night of music and community in their garden. Featuring local artist Brooks Coker and Zaq Suarez. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Carolina Poetry Slam Tour at Coffee Underground 7pm
Get a taste of the Southern Fried Poetry Slam before these poets travel to Florida for regionals. The night will feature group pieces as well as individual poets. Doors open at 7pm. You can buy your tickets here.
Cost: $10 per person; other purchases TBD
For even more things to do this weekend around the Upstate click here. You can also check out our events calendar here. #greenville360
