19 Things to Do in Greenville SC This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Food & Drink

Restaurant Week Upstate 2026

Eleven days of special menus at 40+ Greenville and Upstate restaurants, running August 13–23.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Various restaurants, Greenville, SC

Fall for Greenville Preview Event

Get a sneak peek at the 2026 Bank of America Fall for Greenville festival with food tastings and music lineup announcements at Graham Plaza on August 19.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:00 AM · Graham Plaza, Greenville, SC

Date Night

New Moon Circle with Sonci

An evening of reflection, intention, and renewal guided by Sonci featuring meditation and community connection to welcome the new moon.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM · Greenville Yoga, Greenville, SC

Soothing Stretch & Sound Immersed in Local Art

A 40-minute stretch practice followed by a 30-minute Crystal Bowl Sound Bath surrounded by local art at the Artists Guild Gallery, with wine, sparkling cider, and light bites.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, Greenville, SC

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

An immersive candlelight concert experience presenting 90s hip-hop classics performed live on strings.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:45 PM · Greenville, SC

Music & Nightlife

Throwback Thursday Jazz

A jazz meetup bringing Upstate music lovers together for throwback jazz vibes on Thursday evening.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM · Greenville, SC

2000s Rave at Radio Room

Throwback EDM and dubstep rave night bringing early-2000s electronic music nostalgia to Radio Room with cosplay encouraged.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · The Radio Room, Greenville, SC

Charles Esten Live

Nashville TV star and singer-songwriter Charles Esten performs live at The Foundry at Judson Mill in Greenville.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · The Foundry at Judson Mill, Greenville, SC

Selwyn Birchwood

Rolling Stone-praised contemporary bluesman Selwyn Birchwood brings his swamp-funky, psychedelic-tinged blues and soul to The Mockingbird at the Peace Center.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM · The Mockingbird at The Peace Center, 330 S. Main St., Greenville, SC

Sweet Baby James – The #1 James Taylor Tribute

The top-rated James Taylor tribute show returns to Walhalla Performing Arts Center for an evening of beloved hits.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM · Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad Street, Walhalla, SC

Arts & Culture

Open Paint & Create Night

Drop-in open paint and creative session for all skill levels hosted by the Greenville Open Paint Night Meetup Group.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:30 PM · Greenville, SC

Family-Friendly

Boot Scootin' Boogie: A Live Country Music Experience

An immersive live country music show combining local talent with classic country hits at the Younts Center for the Performing Arts in Fountain Inn.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:30 PM · Younts Center for the Performing Arts, 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC

Free Events

Music on Main – Spartanburg

Spartanburg's most popular free outdoor concert series extends to Thursdays in August at Morgan Square, 5:30–8:30 PM.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:30 PM · Morgan Square, Spartanburg, SC

August Litter Pickup

Community litter cleanup organized by Young Democrats of Greenville County — a chance to give back to the city.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:00 AM · Greenville, SC

Up Next Open Mic – One Year Anniversary

Celebrate one year of Up Next Open Mic Night at Poe Mill Music with host Ben Jennings and special performances by Notlem, Aaron Westberry, and more.

Monday, August 17, 2026 · Poe Mill Music, Greenville, SC

GVL Connect – August Networking

A community networking and learning event for Greenville professionals at Venture X Greenville – Plush Mills.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 PM · Venture X Greenville – Plush Mills, Greenville, SC

Festivals & Special Events

2026 NPHC Greek Cookout

The annual National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Cookout brings community, food, and fun to Reedy Fork/Rocky Creek Community Park.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 4:00 PM · Reedy Fork/Rocky Creek Community Park, Greenville, SC

Hone GVL 3-Year Anniversary Party

Celebrate 3 years of Hone GVL's community events with free food from local chefs, free merch, karaoke, after-party rave, and a full bar.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 8:00 PM · Hone GVL, Greenville, SC

Statemint Greenville – Fall 2026 Adult Pop-up Consignment Sale

A massive adult pop-up consignment sale at Events at Judson Mill with nearly 900 interested attendees.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 4:00 PM · Events at Judson Mill, Greenville, SC