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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.

Visit “where the wild things are” this Friday, September 6th, for a Sippin’ Safari fundraiser at the Greenville Zoo. From 6:30-9:30pm, visitors can explore the exhibits while sampling from an array of wines, beers, and hors d'oeuvres. Sponsors include Chuey’s, Sidewall Pastry Kitchen, The Melting Pot, and more. Additionally, enjoy beer samples from 13 Stripes Beer. This event is ages 21+ and ID is required for admission. General admission tickets are $75. All proceeds will benefit the Greenville Zoo and their goals of providing premier animal care. Take a stroll amongst the lions in the twilight hours; it'll be a wild time.
For this week only at the Peace Center, you’re invited to attend a captivating musical based on the “King of Pop” himself. During MJ: The Musical, witness a behind the scenes look at the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. There’s a reason MJ was such a national sensation: he’s got it all: talent, charisma, style. Discover how sometimes, there’s more to a person than what meets the eye. Tickets start at $87. This Tony Award winning musical has sold out in the past in Greenville, so be sure to reserve your seats today!


The “Best Dance Club in Greenville” (Post and Courier) is hosting Ladies Night this Friday! Check out the nightlife at Abanico’s Tapas Bar from 10pm-2am to dance the night away on the dance floor to Latin inspired music. Ladies receive free VIP entry before 11:30pm, and the first 20 ladies to arrive will receive free drinks until 11pm. Take a break from dancing to snack on Mediterranean spanish food and quality libations. Ole!
It’s SUPER to run for a good cause! This Saturday, join the SCSCIA (South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association) during their 5K and Fun Run fundraising events. The runs will take place at Conestee Park at 10am. The 5K is $35, and the Fun Run is only $15. All participants are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero for the race. Zoom zoom!


During the month of September, Centre Stage will be performing the incredible true story of Come From Away. This Tony Award winning musical dramatizes the harrowing day that 38 planes landed in Gander, Newfoundland, in response to the 9/11 terrorist attack. The town learns how to come together, welcoming strangers into their homes, set to an unforgettable soundtrack. Tickets start at $45. See it while it lasts!