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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Tuesday, February
11, 2025
Racial Justice Workshop
Restoring Nature with Native Plants
Antler Hill Village Illumination
Hamilton
The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.
Maintaining the Biodiversity of the Mountains – planting native, removing invasives, restoring habitat and using environmentally friendly landscape management practices.
Western North Carolina is one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. Unfortunately, development and increasing population are threatening the delicate ecosystems of the area. Many of the landscape methods that we utilize have negative environmental repercussions. We can do better.
In this series of classes Steve will discuss how to manage your landscape in the most environmentally friendly way possible using sustainable gardening practices. Also learn about tree health care and maintenance.
By making simple changes, such as choosing native over exotic plants and removing invasive plants, we can begin to restore habitat at home, at our businesses and throughout the region.
By cultivating and protecting healthy diverse habitats for pollinators, for wildlife, for healthy flora and fauna, we benefit the individuals who live in and enjoy these spaces and for our community, as a whole. By creating natural areas in your yard and leaving the leaves each fall you can benefit many kinds of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals which depend on the native plants and their fallen leaves and seeds for shelter, food and habitat.
Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better!
February 11, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.
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!
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. HAMILTON is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some adult language and mature themes. Tickets $59-$199.
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 7, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February
12, 2025
Say It Loud
Push and Pull: New Work
Antler Hill Village Illumination
Community Dinner
Hamilton
Dean Z The Ultimate Elvis Experience
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.
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.”
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!
Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.
For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or leah.bs@ywcaofasheville.org.
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. HAMILTON is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some adult language and mature themes. Tickets $59-$199.
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 7, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 7:00 PM
In 2013, Dean decided it was time to go after the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist. Sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ involved hundreds of Elvis tribute artists competing in 29 preliminary events all over the world for an invitation to the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ Semi-Finals in Memphis during Elvis Week.Dean nailed down a trip to the Semi-Finals by winning the Preliminary held during the Rockin’ Elvis Fest” on March 17 at the Pala Casino, in Pala, California. He and the 28 other semi-finalists competed for the top ten spots on August 14th with the Finals coming three days later.Dean performed a version of “Jailhouse Rock” that had the crowd worked into a frenzy. He brought the house down, and was soon presented with a championship belt, the title of Ultimate Elvis 2013 from EPE, a check for $20,000 and tens of thousands of new fans.
Thursday, February
13, 2025
Say It Loud
Push and Pull: New Work
Antler Hill Village Illumination
Stories from the MOB: Mothers of the Brides
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Hamilton
Jane Anger
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.
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.”
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!
Join us for an enchanting evening of theater as we present Mother of the Bride, a captivating performance that promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, emotion, and the magic of live storytelling.
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? This event is perfect for a romantic date night, a fun outing with your gal pals, or a special mother-daughter evening. Plus, a delightful Valentine surprise awaits to make the night even more memorable.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share a meaningful experience with your loved ones amidst the beautiful setting of Bullington Gardens.
Playwright-Doreen Blue
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.
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. HAMILTON is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some adult language and mature themes. Tickets $59-$199.
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 7, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:30 PM
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:00 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 7:00 PM
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
Friday, February
14, 2025
2025 Valentine’s Train
Gymnast Strong Invitational
Tuckasegee River Excursion
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with a scenic train ride along the picturesque Tuckasegee River. Departing at 6:00 PM from Bryson City, our journey will take you through the enchanting 836-foot-long tunnel before returning at approximately 9:00 PM. Indulge in a chef-prepared three-course meal featuring a Caesar salad, your choice of 8 oz. prime rib or Norwegian salmon with seasonal sides, or a vegetarian option of balsamic glazed grilled Portobello eggplant over quinoa. Conclude your meal with a decadent chocolate mini mousse and a complimentary glass of champagne in a souvenir stemless wineglass. Each guest will also receive a rose to commemorate this special evening. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience!
The 2025 Gymnast-Strong Invitational will be held February 14-16, 2025 at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC. The competition is open to both USAG & AAU, women’s and men’s artistic gymnastics, levels 1-10 and Xcel.
The convention center boasts over 125,000 square feet of competition space that supports two sets of elite equipment for our modified capital cup meet format.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City, NC
The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.