Things to Do this Weekend: May 3-5
Weather Forecast
Friday: Cloudy, high of 80 & low of 62
Saturday: Rainy, high of 74 & low of 63
Sunday: Possible rain, high of 80 & low of 64
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Friday, May 3rd
Indie Craft Parade Spring Pop Up Market at Makers Collective 11am-5pm
Shop from 45+ makers each of the next 2 weekends! Featuring handmade goods like silk robes, stained glass flowers, smart plant labels, cooking spices and more. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm through Sunday, May 12th. For more details click here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Kentucky Derby Marker’s Mark at Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville 11am-9pm
Celebrate the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Spirit & Bower from May 3-5. Featuring specially crafted Kentucky Derby-inspired cocktails like the Mint Julep, Paper Plane to the Kentucky Buck (all expertly crafted with Maker’s Mark Bourbon). Join them on Saturday & Sunday from 11am-9pm as well.
Cost: purchases TBD
Cerveza Fest at Yee-Haw Brewery Greenville 11am-11pm
Join the weekend long launch of “Cerveza Fest” honoring Cinco de Mayo. Featuring special beer releases, drink specials, live music and more throughout the weekend. Also open on Saturday from 11am-11pm and Sunday from 11am-10pm.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Stiegl Maifest at The Whale GVL 2pm-midnight
Celebrating with kegs of their Helles, Radler and their special once-a-year release of Goldbräu. Their friend Dan from Global Beer Importers will be on-site handing out FREE Stiegl glassware and swag while it lasts, so get here early. PS, they’ll also have fresh pretzels available for purchase from the Travelers Rest Baking Company.
Cost: purchases TBD
2nd Annual Polish Fest at Fireforge Craft Beer 4-10pm
Join the brewery for their 2nd Annual Polish Fest! Featuring polka, piwo (beer) and pierogi, include live performances from local favorites Wasted Wine on Friday from 6-9pm with the festivities continuing on Saturday with 12-10pm with an entry fee of $5 per person for ages 13+ and under 12 are FREE! Saturday performances will feature Foothills Oompah Band, Atlanta Polish folk dance group, Mazury Folk Dance Ensemble and Polish folk crossover band, Tekla Klebetnica (joining them from Poland)! For more details click here.
Cost: FREE on Friday with purchases TBD & $5 entry on Saturday (under 12 are FREE); other purchases TBD
Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center 4:30pm, 6pm & 7:30pm
Light up your Friday Nights with 3 new shows through May 31st! Take your pick between 3 different unique shows now through May 31st. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $8 for adults & $7 for kids 3-12
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! Opening every Friday at 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 for “Pop Art” with Emily Wilson at Centre Stage 6-8pm
Join the Opening Reception for local artist Emily Wilson’s new exhibit called “POP ART”! Come meet Emily and experience her pop culture inspired exhibit featuring a series of portraits that pays homage to women who have left their mark on pop culture. “POP ART” will be on display at Centre Stage located at 501 River Street through June 16th and open to public every week Tuesday-Friday from 2-5pm or before any Centre Stage performance. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE
First Friday Gallery Crawl with MAC around Greenville 6-9pm
Navigate your way through the visual arts scene of Greenville! Participating local artists will have their studios open for you to experience exclusive behind-the-scenes as they work. For more details and participating artists click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
FREE Line Dancing with the Deltas at Camperdown Plaza 6:30-7:30pm
Enjoy FREE line dancing with Greenville (SC) Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as they take over Camperdown Plaza. Learn new moves, get fit, and have a blast with instructor Sabrina Baxter Reeder. No equipment or registration necessary.
Cost: FREE
Live Music Fridays with Annex 501 at Holland Park 7-10pm
Enjoy live music every Friday night through April at Holland Park! Featuring a different band each week performing outside with participating tenants Double Stamp Brewery, Home Team BBQ and Greektown Express.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Saturday, May 4th
TD Saturday Market presented by Prisma in Downtown Greenville along Main St. 8am-noon
Downtown Greenville’s Saturday Market is back! Now 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
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Gather GVL 8am-10pm
Gather this weekend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Featuring Mercado’s specialty cocktails like their Mexican Strawberry Tequila Mojito and more. Along with live music and more festive fun! They’ll also have live music on Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Travelers Rest Farmers Market at Trailblazer Park 8:30am-12pm
Join TR’s weekly Saturday farmer market season from Trailblazer Park! Featuring 70+ local vendors, food trucks, a kids tent, live music and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
150th Celebration on Pendleton in Downtown Easley 9am-3pm
Join the City of Easley for the second event of their sesquicentennial extravaganza – the 150th Celebration on Pendleton! Celebrating their city’s rich history, vibrant culture and bright future with local vendors, food trucks, music and more.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Village Launch Market at West Greenville Plaza 10am-2pm
Join Village Launch every first Saturday of each month from May–December as they celebrate minority and women-owned start-ups for a special market. Featuring local vendors, food trucks, live music and family fun! Located at Burdette Street between the West Greenville Plaza and the Flatiron Building.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Weirdo Market: Arts & Community Flea at Paper Moon Studios 11am-4pm
Experience and shop from this now monthly (first Saturday May-November)! Featuring vintage clothing & accessories, taxidermy & insects, original art, toys & collectables, baked goods, weird & unique items and lots more. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Cinco de Mayo Party at Sofrito Restaurant 11:30am-10pm
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Saturday and Sunday! Featuring giveaways, music, food & drink specials throughout the day. Open Sunday from 11am-9pm.
Cost: purchases TBD
Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You at Carolina Bauernhaus GVL 12-10pm
Enjoy Star Wars Day at the brewery! Featuring Star Wars movies in chronological order all day on the big screen, wear Star Wars gear to receive food & drink discounts. They’ll also have pizza specials (like The Death Star), drink specials (the Sith Scorcher or the Tatooine Ale) and even Star Wars trivia breaks throughout the day. May the 4th (or Force) be with you!
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Duck Fest with White Duck Taco at Hampton Station 1-8pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Hampton Station! Featuring a vendor market from 1-6pm, live music from 3-8pm and a mobile farm from 2-4pm
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
May the 4th Best Beer Bar Be in the Country at The Whale GVL 2pm-midnight
Celebrate The Whale being named the 4th best beer bar in the US by USA Today! And to thank you for all of your votes and will have $4 Haus Pilsner on draft all day plus a very special announcement at 4pm.
Cost: purchases TBD
20th Annual Duck Derby at Falls Park along the Reedy River 2:30pm
Watch 14,000 rubber ducks race down the Reedy River in Falls Park! Unfortunately adoptable rubber ducks are sold out. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE to watch
Kentucky Derby Party at Group Therapy Pub & Playground 4-8pm
Enjoy derby themed bar & pub specials, live music by the Jamie Wright Band and watch the Kentucky Derby LIVE! They’ll also have the chance to win a $100 gift card for the best hat and bowtie.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Yappy Hour at WXYZ Lounge inside Aloft Greenville 4-8pm
Join them for Yappy Hour at the WXYZ Lounge! Bring your dog(s), socialize with other dog lovers from the Upstate and support a local dog rescue.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Billy Currington & Kip Moore at CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park 7pm
Billy Currington visits the Upstate for one night only! For more tickets click here.
Cost: tickets start at $20; other purchases TBD
Comedy Night at Double Stamp Brewery in Holland Park 8pm
Join the brewery for a hilarious night featuring top stand-up comedians! For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $25 per person; other purchases TBD
Sunday, May 5th
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Hoppin’ GVL 12-10pm
Join their Cinco de Mayo celebration with the first 100 customers receiving a voucher for a FREE Lunazul Tequila tasting! Also featuring a tasting is from 1-3pm, food specials from Healthy Food Truck GVL, $5 tequila shots, $3 Mexican lagers, plenty of other drink specials, a DJ from 1-5pm and more. You can RSVP for FREE here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Sunday Pop Market at Mountain Goat 1-4pm
Shop from local vendors at this monthly pop up shop! Sip on coffee and eat fresh waffles while you shop.
Cost: purchases TBD
Young Entrepreneurs Market at The Community Tap Travelers Rest 3-5pm
Join their bi-annual event that provides a safe environment for kids to practice and sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. Featuring handmade items and special services from motivated kids in our community!
Cost: 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
