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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Saturday, December 21, 2024
Holiday Artisan Market
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – Dec 28 @ 4:00 pm
Artist Collective Spartanburg

The Artists Collective Spartanburg is excited to announce extended hours on most Thursdays for its annual Holiday Artisan Market exhibition, allowing visitors to shop and create until 8 pm. At 578 West Main Street in Spartanburg, the Artists Collective invites everyone to enjoy “Shop and Craft Thursdays,” where artists will offer free materials and guidance to make simple, holiday-themed crafts. Each Thursday will feature different projects, with this week’s crafts including a beeswax ornament and a paper snowflake. Light refreshments will be served, and children are welcome with a responsible adult.

The Holiday Artisan Market opens Tuesday, Nov. 5, and runs through Dec. 28, showcasing the works of 38 regional artists. Visitors will find unique, handcrafted items such as jewelry, pottery, woodwork, paintings, original cards, ornaments, photography, miniatures, fused glass, sculpture, and more. It’s a perfect opportunity to support local artists while discovering one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season.

The annual Holiday Artisan Market hours are 10 am – 4 pm.

 

Sunday, December 22, 2024
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Dec 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, December 26, 2024
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Dec 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.

Sunday, December 29, 2024
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Dec 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, January 2, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jan 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.

Friday, January 3, 2025
First Friday at Greenville Center for Creative Arts
Jan 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Make Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) your first stop on First Friday! Located in the historic Brandon Mill complex in the creative arts district of West Greenville, GCCA is a perfect place to begin the Metropolitan Arts Council’s monthly art walk.

The Art Center is open for extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, on the first Friday of every month for First Friday activities. In addition to viewing multiple exhibitions from both locally and nationally-recognized artists, at GCCA you’ll have the opportunity to meet the resident working artists, see their studio spaces and works in progress, and learn more about their personal style and artistic process.

The mission of GCCA is to enrich the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. Founded by a dedicated group of artists, teachers, and community leaders, the Art Center offers programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic circumstances.

Greenville’s Downtown Trolley (Route 903) provides visitors to the downtown area easy and free transport to the West Greenville area from July through September, every Thursday and Friday, 6pm to 11pm, and Saturdays, 5:30pm to 11pm. For real-time scheduling, download the FindGreenlink app on your phone and come visit!

Sunday, January 5, 2025
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Jan 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, January 9, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jan 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.

Sunday, January 12, 2025
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, January 16, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Knit-n-Give
Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

 

 

Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, January 23, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jan 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, January 30, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.

Sunday, February 2, 2025
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Feb 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, February 6, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Feb 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.

Friday, February 7, 2025
First Friday at Greenville Center for Creative Arts
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Make Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) your first stop on First Friday! Located in the historic Brandon Mill complex in the creative arts district of West Greenville, GCCA is a perfect place to begin the Metropolitan Arts Council’s monthly art walk.

The Art Center is open for extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, on the first Friday of every month for First Friday activities. In addition to viewing multiple exhibitions from both locally and nationally-recognized artists, at GCCA you’ll have the opportunity to meet the resident working artists, see their studio spaces and works in progress, and learn more about their personal style and artistic process.

The mission of GCCA is to enrich the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. Founded by a dedicated group of artists, teachers, and community leaders, the Art Center offers programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic circumstances.

Greenville’s Downtown Trolley (Route 903) provides visitors to the downtown area easy and free transport to the West Greenville area from July through September, every Thursday and Friday, 6pm to 11pm, and Saturdays, 5:30pm to 11pm. For real-time scheduling, download the FindGreenlink app on your phone and come visit!

Sunday, February 9, 2025
Say What?! Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Feb 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Coffee Underground

Read or perform your own original poems, plus hear great local and touring poets. Sundays 7:30pm-9:45pm. Open Mic–$5. Feature & Slams –$10.

Thursday, February 13, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Feb 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

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.