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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have spent years in the Greenville area, The Local 5 Newsletter is your one stop destination to find out what you don’t want to miss this weekend in the Upstate.

Every Thursday, we will highlight our ‘top 5 musts’ that will include everything from restaurants, activities, parks, concerts and festivals that are all right here in beautiful Greenville, SC.

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The BEST children’s consignment sale of the Upstate is being offered again this weekend at the Greenville Convention Center. Locals gather to sell their gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, furniture, and more, for unbeatable prices. Additionally, most items are usually marked half price on Sundays. Entry and parking are both free. Shop for cute thrifted items in an air conditioned setting for the best deals in town!

Two

A hot new music lounge named Seratonic is opening in Greenville, SC this August. Join on August 16th for their first ever event, a live performance from American Idol winner David Cook. He’s topped Billboard chart records, sold more than 2 million albums, and most recently, worked alongside Taylor Swift during her Eras tour. And now, he’s taking the time to spend an intimate evening at Seratonic. Tickets start at $25, and VIP options are also available, allowing individuals to join the Q&A and early entry. Enjoy a night of pop and rock inspired vocals from a talented artist right on Main Street.

Three

In 1998, Dreamworks released an animated masterpiece titled The Prince of Egypt, in which the biblical figure Moses sought to free the Israelite people from Egyptian slavery. Experience this musical in a whole new way during the Mauldin Cultural’s Company’s production this August. With hit songs like “Deliver Us,” “When You Believe,” and “All I Ever Wanted,” it is sure to be an unforgettable night of goosebump raising vocals and instrumentals. Discover a story of faith, freedom, and conviction that will inspire individuals to fight for what’s right. Tickets start at $25 for an unforgettable night!

Four

Welcome to the gun show! This weekend, the SC Arms Collectors Association will be hosting a Gun & Knife Show at the Greenville Convention Center. Shop for new, used, and antique guns! Find treasures like ammo, books, hunting gear, and more. Helpful experts will be on site to answer any questions you may have. Tickets are $10, and parking is $10. Individuals 12 and under may enter for free with adult supervision. You never know what you might find at a collectors show; happy hunting!

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The Signal Music Museum is hosting its GVL Jewish Festival Summerfest this weekend, featuring live music, film, mocktails, and dessert. Enjoy live bluegrass music by Zoe & Cloyd and a showing of the film “Days Between Rest” by Rachel Namadosi. In it, she reflects on cultural differences experienced during her childhood in Uganda. Tickets start at $28, and the show runs from 7-9pm!