Spartanburg Events Calendar
Find Spartanburg events and things to do, including concerts, art walks, sporting events and nightlife entertainment. Be sure to also check out our outdoors guide for the Upstate and a listing of museums and galleries.
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In the Wood… From the Earth |
Six new 2024 members of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg will participate in the “New Member Exhibit: In the Woods … From the Earth” Jan. 7 through Feb. 1, 2025, in ACS’s Gallery II and Gallery III. An artists’ reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, as part of Spartanburg ArtWalk. The reception and exhibition viewing are free and open to the public. The artwork in the show will be offered for purchase. “The Artists Collective | Spartanburg is a welcoming and collaborative environment that inspires creativity for its members and visitors alike,” says Cassandra Stephens-Johnson, who is coordinating the exhibit. “We look forward to visitors seeing the beautiful and varied works by these talented new ACS members.” The participating artists will be Darryl Jones, Garry Turpin, Tipton Jones-Boiter, Mariam Tucker-Jones, Karina Manukyan and Christine Blackburn |
Spartanburg artist Robert Urban’s latest mixed media works use trees “as a metaphor for family and the relationships we all hold dear within the family circle and beyond.” The contemporary landscapes will be shown in the “Push & Pull: New Work” exhibit Jan. 7 through Feb. 22, 2025, in the Solomon Gallery of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg.
An artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, as part of Spartanburg ArtWalk. The reception and exhibition viewing are free and open to the public. The 30-plus pieces in the show will be offered for purchase with prices ranging from $150 to $5,000.
“Nature, and specifically trees, are used as metaphors to represent the passage of time, within nature itself, of course, but also within our human relationships – our family, friends and communities,” says Urban, originally from Wisconsin. “The exhibition title refers to the many different forces and ways that we experience either a ‘push’ or a ‘pull’ – our interactions within nature, relationships and our communities.”
Ranging from a rare 1840 poem jar by enslaved potter David Drake (c. 1800 – c. 1870) to an evocative
2020 abstract painting by Frank Wimberley (born 1926), the GCMA African-American Collection spans
180 years of American history, highlighting such artists as Romare Bearden, Beauford Delaney, William H. Johnson, Jacob Lawrence, Alison Saar, Merton Simpson, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Kara Walker, Hale Woodruff, and many more. A selection of these important works can be found in the museum’s current exhibition Say It Loud.
Included with admission
Bask in the glow of a glittering cascade of lights illuminating trees, buildings, and the pathways that connect Antler Hill Village’s unique shops and restaurants. Also adorned with cheerful lights: our relaxing Winery, where complimentary tastings await. Don’t miss this must-see part of the Biltmore evening experience!
Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!
The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.
Acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto—best known for the hit television shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index”—is extending his Let’s Get Into It tour featuring all new material into 2025! Tickets for his 2025 dates are available via artist presale and local presales on Sept 5 at 10 A.M. local time and tickets go on sale to the public on Sept 6 at 10 A.M. local time. Tickets for all shows as well as post-show meet & greets will be available. More shows to be announced shortly. Comedian Mark Jigarjian will be on tour.
A young orphan and his friends are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by an evil king. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that there is precious cargo on board that is so powerful it must never fall into the wrong hands! When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache (later to become Captain Hook), a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure! Join us as we open the treasure trove of spectacle, wit and fun that is Peter and the Starcatcher.
January 25- February 9th 2025. Thurs- Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 3 pm.
Please call the box office at 864-233-6733 for more information.
Ranging from a rare 1840 poem jar by enslaved potter David Drake (c. 1800 – c. 1870) to an evocative
2020 abstract painting by Frank Wimberley (born 1926), the GCMA African-American Collection spans
180 years of American history, highlighting such artists as Romare Bearden, Beauford Delaney, William H. Johnson, Jacob Lawrence, Alison Saar, Merton Simpson, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Kara Walker, Hale Woodruff, and many more. A selection of these important works can be found in the museum’s current exhibition Say It Loud.
January 31st – February 2nd, 2025 @ the Greenville Convention Center MAIN HALL
Anime Town Greenville 2025 will be the biggest anime convention to ever come to Greenville, South Carolina!
Joining us in Greenville will be amazing voice actors from shows like Dragonball Z, My Hero Academia, Genshin Impact, Chainsawman, and even A very special Death Note Reunion and more! Passports are on sale now! Purchase your passports to Anime Town Greenville below.
Friday: 2:30-8pm
Saturday: 9:30am-7pm
Sunday: 10:30am-4pm
Included with admission
Bask in the glow of a glittering cascade of lights illuminating trees, buildings, and the pathways that connect Antler Hill Village’s unique shops and restaurants. Also adorned with cheerful lights: our relaxing Winery, where complimentary tastings await. Don’t miss this must-see part of the Biltmore evening experience!
Jointly curated by our Concertmaster, Joanna Mullfinger, ‘Go For Baroque’ will shine a spotlight on the remarkable talent of our musicians. Step into a musical time capsule as our ensemble transports you to opulent sounds of the Baroque era, where composers like Bach, Purcell, and Corelli reign supreme. The concert promises a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies that will transport you to a time when the world of classical music was the height of luxury.
Professional Bull Riders’ Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Bucks Back to Greenville for Sixth Time in History January 31-February 1.
A $5 donation will be made to the United Cajun Navy to support hurricane recovery efforts for every full-price ticket purchased via this FEVO link.
Tickets are available at the GSP International Airport Box Office located at the arena from 11/18 through event day while supplies last. Box Office hours vary but we are generally open M-F 10AM-2PM.
Play by Talene Monahon
Directed by Anne Kelly Tromsness
It’s 1606. William Shakespeare is plagued…with writer’s block. And also the actual plague, as he is holed up with his apprentice Francis without anything to do. Through the window climbs Jane Anger, a writer with a dream to change history. While Jane convinces Shakespeare to write KING LEAR, Anne Hathaway (his wife, not the one from DEVIL WEARS PRADA) arrives, having missed her husband for the past 10 years. Constricted to one room, what creativity and conflict will explode between these four? Can Shakespeare write his masterpiece? Will Francis be allowed to act in it despite his age (anywhere from 15 to 40, we’re totally not sure and he doesn’t seem to be either)? Will Jane get to publish her masterpiece? Will anyone ever respect Anne Hathaway?
Shows on Thur, Fri, and Sat are at 8pm. Shows on Sunday are 3pm.
Non-Musical: $35
Musical: $40
Reserved: Additional $5
A young orphan and his friends are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by an evil king. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that there is precious cargo on board that is so powerful it must never fall into the wrong hands! When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache (later to become Captain Hook), a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure! Join us as we open the treasure trove of spectacle, wit and fun that is Peter and the Starcatcher.
January 25- February 9th 2025. Thurs- Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 3 pm.
Please call the box office at 864-233-6733 for more information.
Celebrating its seventh year running in 2025, the *Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo returns to Asheville, and it’s bigger than ever! With a record 50+ artists descending upon Downtown Asheville in February from 21 states including Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, Rhode Island, as well as Canada. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across the North America, *Assembly Required honors this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art.
Saturday, February 1, 2025: 11a-5p
Sunday, February 2, 2025: 11a-4p
More information can be found at www.assembly-required.net
Parental discretion is advised.
Ranging from a rare 1840 poem jar by enslaved potter David Drake (c. 1800 – c. 1870) to an evocative
2020 abstract painting by Frank Wimberley (born 1926), the GCMA African-American Collection spans
180 years of American history, highlighting such artists as Romare Bearden, Beauford Delaney, William H. Johnson, Jacob Lawrence, Alison Saar, Merton Simpson, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Kara Walker, Hale Woodruff, and many more. A selection of these important works can be found in the museum’s current exhibition Say It Loud.
Join us for a journey of learning, growth, and inspiration at our two day event full of like-minded creatives excited to turn their artistic endeavors into a successful business venture. Mingle with fellow crafters in a relaxed atmosphere designed to foster new ideas and collaborations. Let this be the transformative experience that propels your crafting passion into a flourishing business venture. Join us on February 1 – 2, 2025 at the Greenville Convention Center. Let the entrepreneur within you soar and craft your success story!
Meeting in: 202ABC
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/meqyrtTuBdinrByA6
On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.
Pruning is a crucial practice for promoting the health, productivity, and aesthetics of your plants and landscapes. Join us at Bullington Gardens for an informative and hands-on class led by horticulture expert John Murphy. In this course, you will learn essential pruning techniques that can help control diseases, stimulate new growth, and maintain the beauty of your garden. The class will include a walk and demonstration in the gardens.
John Murphy will guide you through the basics of pruning, including the best times to prune different types of plants, proper tools and their maintenance, and step-by-step methods for achieving optimal plant health and appearance. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to make the best pruning decisions for your garden. Questions and Answer session included.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your horticultural skills and ensure your plants thrive.
February 1, 2025, 2-4pm.