Saturdays Jan 6–Apr 13
The Frosty Farmer
Just because the temperatures are chilly, doesn’t mean you have to miss fresh produce this winter. Check out The Frosty Farmer, which debuts in the airport district at Think Tank Brew Lab this month. At the inaugural indoor market, more than 60 local vendors will offer their wares—edible and not—from root vegetables, eggs, and artisanal cheese to handmade soaps and dried lavender.
Think Tank Brew Lab, 101 Airport Rd., Greenville. Jan. 6–Apr. 13, Sat., 10am–2pm. frostyfarmer.com
Sat, Jan thru Mar
Hiking in the Gorges
Winter brings a special beauty to Jocassee Gorges. Without the curtain of foliage, other features, such as rock outcroppings and small waterfalls that are otherwise hidden, stand out in this wild landscape. Join an experienced naturalist guide from Jocassee Lake Tours on one of five hike options, ranging from 5–8.6 miles. You never know what you might discover.
Jocassee Lake Tours, 538 Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem. Jan. thru Mar., Sat., 8:30am. $110-$125. 864.280.5501, jocasseelaketours.com
Sat Jan thru Mar
The Toasty Farmer
Brewery 85—the former location of The Toasty Farmer winter market—may be closed, but that’s not stopping this market from celebrating its seventh season. Find your favorite market vendors, along with some new ones, downtown at Fireforge Crafted Beer. After you shop, stick around and sample one of the craft beers on tap, a cuppa joe by Coffee Coffee, and bites from next-door neighbor Sum Bar.
Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville. Thru Mar. 30, Sat., 11am–2pm. toastyfarmer.com
Thru Jan 27
Three And A Half Stars
This month is your last chance to see the new musical at Cafe And Then Some. Come for dinner, then sit back and laugh as the Cafe’s talented cast takes a hilarious look at Greenville through the lens of the four seasons—but not in the way you’d expect. Instead, they present four quirky seasons of our Southern town: Football, Ice Storm, Recital, and The Lake.
101 College St., Ste. A1, Greenville. Thru Jan. 27, Thurs.–Sat., showtime, 8pm. $25. 864.232.2287, cafeats.com
Thru Jan 15
United Community Ice on Main
Grab the kids, lace up your ice skates (or rent a pair on-site), and join the cool fun at Greenville’s answer to Rockefeller Center, the winter ice-skating rink on the Village Green (adjacent to the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown). The rink is open through mid-January, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to brush up on your camel spins and double axels, and warm up with hot chocolate afterwards rinkside at Indaco.
206 S. Main St., Greenville. Thru Jan. 14, daily, hours vary. Adults, $10; children 3-12, $8 (for a 1-hour skate session). greenvillesc.gov/1654/UCB-Ice-on-Main
Jan 5, 6, 10, 12, 20 & 21
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 six games on their home ice. The Swamp Rabbits spend the first weekend of the month challenging the South Carolina Stingrays and the Florida Everblades, and wind up their January home games in a match against the Jacksonville Icemen.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Jan. 5, 6, 10, 12, 20 & 21, Wed. & Fri.–Sun., times vary. Tickets start at $28. 864.241.3800, swamprabbits.com
Jan 7
Wedding Festival
June will be here before you know it, so if you’re planning a spring or summer wedding, you’d better get hopping. The Wedding Festival downtown at the Hyatt is a great place to start your research. Find the latest bridal trends, from decor to dresses, all in one place, and consult with experts on how to plan the perfect reception. Oh, and did we mention there will be prizes and giveaways?
Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 7, Sun., 1–4pm. General admission, $8; VIP Bride (5 tickets), $45. 864.235.5555, weddingfestivals.com
Jan 10
Mushroom Dinner
Topsoil kicks off its 2024 plant-based dinner series by featuring mushrooms. You’ll be surprised what Chef Adam Cooke can do with this humble ingredient, as he incorporates mushrooms into each of the five courses of the dinner, highlighting different varieties of fungi. Guests start the evening with appetizers and a welcome cocktail, mingling with other diners and growers.
Topsoil Restaurant, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest. Jan. 10, Wed., 6:30pm. $85; $125 with wine pairing. 864.400.5424, topsoilrestaurant.com
Jan 11-21
Restaurant Week
These days, it seems like there’s a new restaurant popping up every week in Greenville, and Restaurant Week provides an opportunity to sample some of them—at a discount. Enjoy a night out with special prix-fixe menus that make it affordable to check out that new eatery you’ve been drooling to try. Take advantage of this eleven-day event to taste Greenville’s thriving restaurant scene.
Various locations around Greenville. Jan. 11–21. Check online for restaurants and menus: restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/city/Greenville
Jan 12-15
HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational 2024
Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this four-day event celebrates unity, community, and college basketball. During the tournament, come to watch 14 basketball teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities pair up against each other. On Monday, join the MLK Day March to The Well Parade, which begins downtown at City Hall.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Jan. 12–15, Fri.–Mon., times vary. College game tickets start at $20. 864.241.3800, mlkdayunityinvitational.com
Jan 13-14
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
If flying cars, womping willows, and slithering, fanged monsters are your idea of entertainment, join Harry Potter and his friends as they face—dare we say his name?—Voldemort. The Peace Center Concert Hall screens this enchanting film, based on the second book in J.K. Rowling’s magical series, while the Greenville Symphony performs John Williams’s memorable musical score.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 13–14, Sat., 1pm & 7pm; Sun., 2pm. $35-$100. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Jan 13
Hartness Half Marathon & 5K
Grassy fields, dirt trails, gravel roads, and paved roads. These are some of the surfaces that runners will traverse in the cross-country-style Hartness Half Marathon and 5K. First timers and seasoned athletes alike can compete in these races, both of which showcase the Hartness community and benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina, a nonprofit that grants wishes for critically ill children.
Hartness, 500 Hartness Dr., Greenville. Jan. 13, Sat., 9am (both races). Half marathon, $75; 5K, $30. hartnesshalf.com
Jan 16
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Don’t know a plié from a pas de chat? Ballet knowledge is not required to appreciate the slapstick antics of the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company. The Trocks, as they’re known, perform side-splitting spoofs of favorites works like Swan Lake. Described by the New York Times as a “delicious blend of cheeky humor and true reverence,” the Trocks have a serious foundation in classical dance technique.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main. St., Greenville. Jan. 16, Tues., 7:30pm. $15-$50. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Jan 18
Third Thursday Market
In keeping with their programs, which include the Business Entrepreneur Academy and Co.Starters Bootcamp, Mill Village Ministries sponsors this market. Highlighting woman- and minority-owned startups and small businesses, the market takes place in the Village of West Greenville on the third Thursday of each month. Come shop local and check out the other attractions at Poe West.
Poe West, 556 Perry Ave., Greenville. Jan. 18, Thurs., 5–8pm. villagelaunch.org
Jan 19-Feb 4
The Watsons Go To Birmingham
A retelling of the 1963 book by Christopher Paul Curtis, The Watsons Go To Birmingham is recommended for children in 5th grade and up. The story, narrated by the Watson’s middle son Kenny, relates the events that ensue when the African American family from Michigan makes a trip south to Birmingham, Alabama, coinciding with the weekend of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. Jan. 19–Feb. 4, Fri.–Sun., times vary. $22. 864.235.2885, scchildrenstheatre.org
Jan 20
Run Downtown 5K Road Race
January is a favorite month for recommitting to an exercise program, and the 45th edition of the Run Downtown 5K is a perfect place to start. One of the oldest, largest, and most popular 5K runs in South Carolina, this run/walk welcomes all skill levels. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to burn off some of those holiday calories.
Downtown Greenville (race starts at S. Main & Broad sts.). Jan. 20, Sat., 8–10am. $35. runsignup.com/Race/Events/SC/Greenville/RunDowntown
Jan 23-28
Company
There’s a reason this smash hit musical won five Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. The new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking comedy finds bachelorette Bobbie celebrating her 35th birthday at a party thrown for her by friends—who all happen to be couples. Join the fun as Bobbie navigates the cultural conundrums of the 21st century.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 23–28, Tues.–Sun., times vary. $45-$95. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Jan 25-Feb 11
Fences
The sixth play in the ten-play collection called The American Cycle by August Wilson, Fences won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1987. The work examines the lives of a Black family living in Pittsburgh in the 1950s. In addition to struggling with the racial disparities of the changing times, the protagonist, Troy, is squaring off against his younger son, who is trying to find his own way.
Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. Jan. 25–Feb. 11, Thurs.–Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $30. 864.233.6733, centrestage.org
Jan 25-28
Upstate SC Boat Show
Answer the siren call of the Upstate’s waterways at the 54th annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show. There will be boat models for every enthusiast, whether your interests run to fishing, waterskiing, pontoon boating, or just cruising. And don’t forget the accessories. From displays of boat docks to fishing equipment, the show will have everything you need for a summer of fun on the water.
Greenville Convention Center, One Exposition Dr., Greenville. Jan. 25–28, Thurs. & Fri., noon–9pm; Sat., 10am–9pm; Sun., noon–6pm. $7 (parking, $5). 864.233.2562, upstatescboatshow.com
Jan 30
Lucinda Williams and Her Band
This Grammy Award winner has had her share of hard knocks. If being sidelined by COVID wasn’t enough, in 2020, she suffered a debilitating stroke. Her current tour is the musical complement to her recently published memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You. Though the stroke deprived her of the ability to play her beloved guitar, Williams’s distinctive vocals ring out better than ever, recounting intimate stories from the singer/songwriter’s life.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 30, Tues., 7:30pm. $35-$55. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
