Saturdays Feb 1–Apr 26, 2025
Frosty Farmer Winter Market
Just because the temperatures are chilly, doesn’t mean you have to miss fresh produce this winter. Check out the new location of the Frosty Farmer as it celebrates its second year. At the indoor market, 100 local vendors will offer their wares—edible and not—from root vegetables, eggs, and artisanal cheeses to handmade soaps and jewelry. And they gladly accept SNAP/EBT.
McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. Jan. 4–Apr. 26, Sat., 9am–1pm. frostyfarmer.com
Jan 25 thru Feb 9
Peter and the Starcatcher
Based on the 2004 novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this story was adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. You’ll recognize many of the characters, as the plot is the precursor to Peter Pan. Enjoy the spectacle that unravels as a young orphan and his friends are shipped from Victorian England to a distant island, encountering pirates, hostile natives, and a nasty crocodile along the way.
Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. Thru Feb. 9, Thurs.–Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. Tickets start at $35. 864.233.6733, centrestage.org
Jan. 31–Feb 16
Jane Anger
Imagine Shakespeare stuck in a house with his apprentice, a young female writer, and his wife during the plague—shades of the pandemic, right? Almost, except that this is 1606, Shakespeare has writer’s block, and the entire concept suggests Monty Python meets Masterpiece Theatre. Come watch the uproarious creativity and conflict in this adult comedy as The Bard struggles to pen King Lear.
Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville. Jan. 31–Feb. 16, Thurs.–Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. General admission, $35; reserved seats, $40. 864.235.6948, warehousetheatre.com
Thru Feb 16
Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
A rare look into the shadowy side of celebrated artist Jamie Wyeth, Unsettled displays more than 50 works taken from the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and private collections across the US. Evocative portraits are meant to disquiet the viewer, while other canvases draw imagery from the natural and supernatural worlds. Art buffs will find this exhibit a marked departure from Wyeth’s more familiar coastal views and farmscapes.
Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St., Greenville. Thru Feb. 16, Wed.–Sat. 10am–5pm; Sun., 1–5pm. Free. gcma.org
Thru Feb 8
Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party
Credit Andrew Lippa with the music and lyrics to this musical, set in the 1920s. A colorful cast of guests turn out when Queenie and her abusive lover, Burrs, throw a bacchanalian bash in their Manhattan apartment. The heat goes on as first Burrs, then Queenie, flirt with other people, arousing each other’s ire. By the end of the evening, Burrs’s rage gets the best of him, and he resorts to violence. (This show is recommended for ages 13+.)
Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin. Jan. 30–Feb. 8, Thurs.–Sat., 7:30pm. $20. 864.335.4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/theatre-season
Feb 2, 2025
Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Attention oyster lovers: get ready to shuck! The world’s largest oyster festival takes place in the Lowcountry this month when 50,000 pounds of the beloved shellfish are trucked to the grounds of Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston. There’s live music, a kids’ area, and oyster shucking and eating contests. There’s even a food court, for those who—perish the thought!—don’t care for oysters.
Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mt Pleasant, SC. Feb. 2, Sun., 10am–5pm. General admission, $25. lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com/oyster-fest
Feb 6–8
Chautauqua History Comes Alive: Charlie Chaplin
By bringing history to life through interactive theater performances and compelling discussion, Chautauqua celebrates our culture’s diversity. This month’s show shines a light on British comic actor Charlie Chaplin and his first “talkie,” the brazen 1939 satire of Hitler, The Great Dictator. After advocating for the US to support Russia in a second front against Germany in 1942, Chaplin’s allegiance was questioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Various Upstate locations. Feb. 6–8, Thurs.–Sat., times vary. Free (reservations required). 864.244.1499, historycomesalive.org/charlie-chaplin
Feb 8
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 more than 40 cities across the US, the annual Cupid’s Chase 5K raises funds for people with disabilities.
Conestee Park, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville. Feb. 8, Sat., 8am check-in; race begins at 10am. 5K, $45 ($50 after Feb. 7). runsignup.com/CupidsChase5KGreenville
Feb 12
Cookie Decorating Party
As a master chocolatier, Elizabeth McDaniel at LaRue Fine Chocolate knows a thing or two about making sweets for your sweetie. So join her and treat your significant other to this adult cookie decorating fête. Beyond the creative exercise of designing your own cookies for Valentine’s Day, there promises to be wine . . . and rumor has it chocolate bon bons may also be involved.
LaRue Fine Chocolate, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B115, Greenville. Feb. 12, Wed., 6pm. $30. laruefinechocolate.com
Feb 14–16
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, birds of prey and herding demonstrations—plus the ever-popular DockDogs competitions. Not to mention evening social gatherings, chef demos, and hundreds of artists, exhibitors, and wildlife experts.
Various locations in Charleston. Feb. 14–16, Fri.–Sun., times vary. Single-day admission: Fri. or Sat., $40; Sun., $35; 3-day admission, $85. sewe.com
Feb 16-17 & 22-23
Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey
Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day like a true sports fan, and take your honey to a Swamp Rabbits game? The closest date to VD is the game against the Wheeling Nailers on February 16—which is also mascot Stomper’s birthday, so there will be much to celebrate. In other home games this month, the Swamp Rabbits go up against the Jacksonville Icemen and the Atlanta Gladiators.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Feb. 16–17 & 22–23, Sat.–Mon., times vary. Tickets start at $28. 864.241.3800, swamprabbits.com
Feb 17-23
Hilton Head Seafood Fest
If you’re looking for a reason to head to the coast, this is a good one. Celebrate all things seafood at this venerable festival, which has been going strong for 19 years. Choose to experience as many events as you like, from chef demos and evening bonfires to master classes and wine dinners. You’ll return home with a new appreciation for the beauty and bounty of the Carolina coast.
Various locations on Hilton Head Island, SC. Feb. 17–23, daily, times vary. Saturday Seafood Festival admission, $20; other event prices vary. hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com
Feb 18-19
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Founded in 1958 by noted choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the country’s largest modern dance company. Along with works by other choreographers whom Ailey influenced, this tour will feature Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations. African American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs, and holy blues form the soundtrack to this popular classic, which borrows from the choreographer’s childhood memories of growing up in rural Texas.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 18–19, Tues.–Wed., 7:30pm. $55-$85. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Feb 21-Mar 9
Alice
Self-discovery and empowerment are the themes in SCCT’s imaginative adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. In this hilarious journey through Wonderland, whimsy comes to life via your favorite Wonderland characters, like the loopy Mad Hatter and the ever-grinning Cheshire Cat. Children ages 8 and up will appreciate this beloved story told in a novel and exciting way.
South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. Feb. 21–Mar. 9, Fri.–Sun., times vary. $22. 864.235.2885, scchildrenstheatre.com
Feb 21-23
Southern Home and Garden Show
Spring is just around the corner, so don’t miss your chance to get the 411 on all those home and garden projects you’ve been putting off. At this popular annual show at the Greenville Convention Center, you can 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 the Southern Kitchen, and be sure to check out the Designer Showcase.
Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville. Feb. 21–23, Fri.–Sat., 10am–7pm; Sun., noon–5pm. Admission, $8; parking, $10. southernhomeandgardenshow.com
Feb 22, 2025
Sweetheart Charity Ball
Dress to impress for an elegant evening of dining, dancing, and raising money to help your homebound neighbors in need. Meals on Wheels Greenville sponsors the Sweetheart Ball, which will feature a silent auction, a cocktail hour followed by a three-course dinner, and dancing to the pop and soul sounds of the seven-piece party band Papa Sol.
Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville. Feb. 22, Sat., 6pm. Individual tickets, $175. mealsonwheelsgreenville.org/mow-event/sweetheart-charity-ball
Feb 26
Alton Brown: The Last Bite
Television director turned culinarian, Alton Brown is best known for his long-running science-focused Food Network show Good Eats. On the Peace Center stage, the James Beard Award winner (for his cookbook I’m Just Here for the Food) will reflect on his decades in the food media and reveal some of his favorite food hacks. And if you’re lucky, he may even break into song.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Feb. 26, Wed., 7:30pm. $50-$80. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Feb 27-Mar 23
Jersey Boys
This Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who rise through tough times to come of age as performers. Led by Frankie Valli’s distinctive tenor, the Four Seasons became one of the best-selling musical groups of all time. The show features some of their greatest hits, like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Oh What A Night, indeed.
Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. Feb. 27–Mar. 23, Thurs.–Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $45. 864.233.6238, greenvilletheatre.org
Feb 27
A Southern Remedy
Euphoria has the perfect panacea for those winter blues, fittingly called A Southern Remedy. If hand-crafted winter cocktails don’t perk you up, surely delectable bites from some of the Upstate’s finest culinary talents will. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes, as the evening’s live music will set a celebratory tone for euphoria’s 20th anniversary year.
The 405, 405 Westfield St., Greenville. Feb. 27, Thurs., 7–10pm. $80 (all inclusive). euphoriagreenville.com
Feb 28
Swamp Mardi Gras Party
Let the good times roll at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery as they roll out the fun to celebrate Mardi Gras. Come catch some free beads and join the revelry. In addition to menu specials—fresh fried beignets and slices of King Cake, anyone?—you can kick things up a notch by dancing to the live music.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville. Feb. 28, Fri., 3–7pm. Free admission. swamprabbitcafe.com
