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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.
Get in touch with the soul of Greenville, SC, during its annual Jazz Fest this weekend. Check out celebrated and local artists alike as they perform a variety of Jazz styles, like traditional, bebop, swing, and contemporary. Bands like The Soul Rebels and Brass Queens will serenade the crowds with their resounding saxophones, trumpets, and drums. If you get tired from dancing, stop by an available food truck for Southern and international cuisine. They’ve got everything: from Funneldelicious funnel cakes to Vampire Penguin and everything in between. Kick off Saturday with a Second Line parade and end the day with a smile. Join in a cultural celebration that will have you swinging to the rhythm in the streets.
City Scape Winery invites you to a night of unforgettable wine tasting during their Sip & Savor event this Saturday. Enjoy a fresh charcuterie board and 5 reserve wines, hand picked for their unique stories. Listen to their knowledgeable sommeliers as they lead the group through the nuances of flavor and pairing suggestions. Questions and lively conversations are encouraged! Tickets start at $39.95. It’s the perfect event for novices and wine lovers, alike.
For lovers of The Crucible and All My Sons comes a classic yet modern- feeling show: Enemy of the People. Join the Warehouse Theatre’s performance of Enemy of the People in Greenville, SC, from May 30th- June 15th. The play focuses on a small town doctor who uncovers a deadly secret, and for that, the mayor attempts to silence him. Here, not everything is as it seems, and the truth may be more than he bargained for. Tickets are $40 for the musical and $35 for the non-musical. Check it out!
Gear up for adventure at the Jocassee (Family) Adventure Camp! This nature tour leads families through educational activities related to water and nature, and includes hiking and swimming. Jocassee has a wide variety of nature features to explore, including waterfalls, lakes, and wildlife. Take the pressure of leading off your shoulders and let the experts lead the way! Be sure to pack water, snacks, swimming gear, and a towel for this 4 hour adventure. Child tickets start at $65, but children under 3 can participate for free. There’s no better time to get out in the sun and make unforgettable memories.
This weekend, the International Ballet is presenting a fresh romantic comedy based on one of the most beloved characters in literary history: Don Quixote. It follows the story of chivalrous Don Quixote, a man who read too many romance novels and believed himself to be a knight in pursuit of adventure, accompanied by his loyal squire Sancho Panza. The show will feature a 45 member cast, and will be set to Ludwig Minkus’ score, performed by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $27.50 at the Peace Center Concert Hall.
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