Feb. 2-4, 16-17, 22 & 24–25
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
All hail hockey season! Celebrate the chilly temperatures by cheering on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to watch the team at The Well this month, as they play eight games on their home ice. The Swamp Rabbits spend the first weekend of the month challenging the South Carolina Stingrays and the Jacksonville Icemen, and wind up their February slate in a three-game match against the Rapid City Rush.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Feb. 2–4, 16–17, 22 & 24–25, Thurs.–Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 3:05pm. Tickets start at $26. 864.241.3800, swamprabbits.com
Feb 2-18
The Lehman Trilogy
The American Dream rises and falls in this adaptation of Stefano Massini’s Tony Award-winning play. It all begins in 1844, when young Henry Lehman, the son of a Jewish merchant from Bavaria, lands on a dockside in New York. The play, in which three actors play all the roles, condenses the rise and fall of Lehman Brothers, the firm Henry forms with his two brothers, into a thrilling evening of theater.
Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville. Feb. 2–18, Thurs.–Sun., times vary. General admission, $35; reserved seating, $40. 864.235.6948, warehousetheatre.com
Feb 3
Croce Plays Croce – 50th Anniversary Tour
It was only natural that the son of singer/songwriter Jim Croce, who died tragically in a plane crash in 1973 at age 30, take up a musical career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his father’s death, A.J. Croce—an accomplished musician in his own right—hits the road to pay tribute to his father’s timeless music.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 3, Sat., 8pm. $45-$75. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Feb 4
Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Oyster fans, take note: For its 40th anniversary, the world’s largest oyster festival will truck in 45,000 pounds of the bivalve to be roasted on-site at Boone Hall Plantation. Shuck to your heart’s content while you listen to live music and enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. There’s even a food court for those who—heaven forbid!—don’t like oysters.
Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Feb. 4, Sun., 10am–5pm. $25. lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com/oyster-fest
Feb 10
Cupid’s Chase Greenville
This fully accessible and pet-friendly 5K race ranges through Conestee Nature Preserve. In addition to enjoying the natural beauty of the park and spying some of the more than 200 species of birds that frequent the marshland here, you’ll be running for a good cause. Held in 41 cities across the US, the 16th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K raises funds for people with disabilities.
Conestee Park, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville. Feb. 10, Sat., 8am check-in (race begins at 10am). $45. runsignup.com/CupidsChase5KGreenville
Feb 10
Sweetheart Charity Ball
Dress to impress for an elegant evening dining, dancing, and raising money to help your homebound neighbors in need. Meals on Wheels Greenville sponsors the Sweetheart Ball, which will also feature online and live auctions. The online auction, which goes live on February 26, is open to all, but only Ball attendees will have access to the live auction during the dinner program.
Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville. Feb. 10, Sat., 6–11:30pm. $175. mealsonwheelsgreenville.org/mow-event/sweetheart-charity-ball
Feb 11
Greenville’s Gift Tea Party with a Purpose
Multiple generations of women come together in fellowship over tea at this inaugural event in order to encourage young girls to give back to their community. Nonprofit Greenville’s Gift collects clothing and other essential baby items to donate to mothers of newborns in financial need. At the Tea Party, women who are inspired to serve will set the example for the younger generation.
Poinsett Club, 807 E. Washington St., Greenville. Feb. 11, Sun., 2–4pm. $125. greenvillesgift.org
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Feb 15-17
Bring Back the 90s
The Spice Girls hit number one on the British charts; Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden popularized the grunge movement; hip-hop entered its golden age. These are some of the musical highlights of the 1990s, which you can relive at this concert-style show, thanks to some of the best vocalists in the Upstate.
Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin. Feb. 15–17, Thurs.–Sat., 7:30pm. $25. 864.335.4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org
Feb 8-10
Pablo Picasso Show
Meet the man who invented cubism at this series of presentations by Greenville Chautauqua. Portrayed by Doug Mishler, Pablo Picasso had a profound influence on the art world of the twentieth century. You’ll get to know the man, his art, and his mercurial nature at this free show, part of Chautauqua’s mission to bring history to life.
Various Upstate locations. Feb. 8–10, times and locations vary. Free (registration required). historycomesalive.org
Feb 16-18
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Calling all wildlife and nature buffs: celebrate the great outdoors at this venerable Lowcountry festival, which was founded in 1983. The weekend’s lineup includes fine art exhibits, conservation education, sporting demonstrations—did someone say DockDogs competitions?—and evening social gatherings, not to mention some 500 artists, exhibitors, wildlife experts, and chefs.
Various locations in Charleston. Feb. 16–18, times vary. Single-day admission: Fri. or Sat., $40; Sun., $35; 3-day admission, $85. sewe.com
Feb 17
The Capitol Fools
Taking up the mantle of political satire where the beloved Capitol Steps left off, this intrepid group provides political skewering on both sides of the aisle. Watching the news these days can be depressing, so lighten the mood at this hilarious show, which holds up a mirror to our crazy political culture and reflects it back through impressions, song parodies, and silly but thought-provoking musings.
Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 17, Sat., 5 & 8pm. $55. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Feb 17
Deep Winter Blues
Honoring the Piedmont Blues that took root in the South Carolina foothills in the 1920s and ’30s, this music festival holds sway on the grounds of Hagood Mill Historic Site. Entertainment will include Jean Laney Harris, award winners J. Michael King, Steve McGaha, and Freddie Vanderford, plus Chuck Beattie (aka Dr. Blues). The event coincides with the third-Saturday Folklife Festival, when the mill will be grinding corn and crafters and artisans will be on-site.
Hagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens. Feb. 17, Sat., 10am–4pm. $5. 864.898.2936, hagoodmillhistoricsite.com
Feb 21
Lunch & Lit with Sadeqa Johnson
What better environment to meet award-winning New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson than over a leisurely lunch at Soby’s? Johnson will discuss her new paperback release, The House of Eve, a compelling historical novel set in 1950s Philadelphia. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask the author questions and have her sign your book.
Soby’s, 207 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 21, Wed., noon–1:30pm. $45. 864.603.2412, mjudsonbooks.com/event/lunch-lit-with-sadeqa-johnson
Feb 22-25
Mixtape! The best of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
If you’re nostalgic for the music of decades past, this musical revue is right up your alley. From rock to disco to electronic, you’ll see some of the most outstanding musical talent around performing in this concert, which is part of Flat Rock’s wildly popular Music on the Rock Concert Series.
Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock, NC. Feb. 22–25, Thurs.–Sun., times vary. $45-$65. 828.693.0731, flatrockplayhouse.org
Feb 22
A Southern Remedy
Winter blues got you down? Purchase a ticket to A Southern Remedy and give yourself a shot of euphoria. If mixologist-crafted winter cocktails don’t perk you up, surely the soulful rhythms of the Jamie Wright Band will. And that’s not to mention delicious bites brought to you by a lineup of all-female chefs.
Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 22, Thurs., 7–10pm. $70. euphoriagreenville.com
Feb 22-Mar 10
Into the Woods
Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical brings together a cast of fairy-tale characters who stumble across one another in their journeys into the woods. Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (of Beanstalk fame) run into the baker and his wife, and all of them are chasing down their own wishes. The moral of the story? Be careful what you wish for.
Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. Feb. 22–Mar. 10, Thurs.–Sun., times vary. $40. 864.233.6238, greenvilletheatre.org
Feb 22
Itzhak Perlman
Watching violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman perform is always a joyful occasion. With a list of awards too long to cite—including the Presidential Medal of Freedom given to him by President Obama in 2015—the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner has played on stages all over the globe. That makes it even more special to have him at the Peace Center for one evening this month.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 22, Thurs., 7:30pm. $70-$100. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Feb 23-25
Southern Home and Garden Show
Spring is just around the corner, so head to the Greenville Convention Center to get set for those fair-weather home-improvement projects at this popular annual show. Pick up landscaping and interior design ideas and engage with the folks who can help you realize them. Don’t forget to check the schedule of demos at the DIY Stage and be sure to check out the Designer Showcase.
Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville. Feb. 23–25, Fri.–Sat., 10am–7pm; Sun., noon–5pm. $8. 864.233.2562, southernhomeandgardenshow.com
Feb 23-Mar 10
Pinkalicious the Musical
Can you have too much of a good thing? Just ask Pinkalicious—she believes the whole world should be pink. But after she eats one too many pink cupcakes, she comes down with a bad case of Pinkitis and has to enlist the help of her brother to solve her pink predicament. This charming musical celebrates the uniqueness in all of us.
South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. Feb. 23–Mar. 10, Fri.–Sun., times vary. $22. 864.235.2885, scchildrenstheatre.org/pinkalicious-the-musical
Feb 26
Diana Krall
Lauded as one of the best-selling jazz artists of her time, Canadian pianist and singer Diana Krall has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. Since she released her first album in 1993, Krall has had eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart—the only jazz singer to accomplish this. Reserve your tickets to hear the voice that the New York Times describes as “at once cool and sultry.”
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 26, Mon., 7:30pm. $65-$95. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
