16 Things to Do in Greenville SC This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

George Porter Jr. at The Mockingbird

New Orleans funk royalty and legendary bassist George Porter Jr. performs live at The Mockingbird at The Peace Center.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:30 PM · The Mockingbird at The Peace Center, 330 S. Main St., Greenville, SC

7 Bridges - The Ultimate Eagles Experience

The ultimate Eagles tribute band, 7 Bridges, plays three nights at Walhalla Performing Arts Center — catch them Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Friday, August 21, 2026 7:30 PM · Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad Street, Walhalla, SC

East Coast vs West Coast 90s & 2000s Hip-Hop Bash

A throwback hip-hop battle night pitting Biggie, Jay-Z & DMX against 2Pac, Snoop & Dr. Dre at Club 1243 Food and Spirits.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Club 1243 Food and Spirits, 1243 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC

BASS MILL at Poe Mill Music

Cosmic Clint, Eric E & Illegal Since '78 bring an all-night EDM, DnB, and Jungle set night to Poe Mill Music — from all-vinyl to all-digital, this one's for the dancers.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 PM · Poe Mill Music, Greenville, SC

Free Events

PNG Downtown Alive

Greenville's beloved outdoor music series returns to NOMA Square every Thursday, celebrating all things music benefitting the Metropolitan Arts Council.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 5:30 PM · NOMA Square, Greenville, SC

Jokes Out Loud Open Mic at The Comedy Zone

Greenville's weekly comedy open mic night at The Comedy Zone — a free and fun way to discover emerging local comedians.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 8:00 PM · The Comedy Zone, 304 E. Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC

Festivals & Special Events

GVL Connect - August

A networking and community event for Greenville professionals hosted at Venture X Greenville - Plush Mills.

Friday, August 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Venture X Greenville - Plush Mills, Greenville, SC

Potluck 3-Year Anniversary Party at Hone GVL

Potluck celebrates its 3rd anniversary with local chefs including Pastaio GVL and SOL GVL, custom cocktails, merch, karaoke, DJs, and a late-night rave — 21+ event.

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

UPDN 2nd Birthday Bash

Upstate Digital Nomads celebrates its 2nd birthday with a community bash — a great way to connect with Greenville's remote-work and entrepreneurial crowd.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:00 PM · Greenville, SC

Arts & Culture

King of The South Poetry Slam at Coffee Underground

An electric poetry slam night at Coffee Underground — one of Greenville's most beloved underground venues for spoken word.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 7:30 PM · Coffee Underground, Greenville, SC

Godfrey at The Comedy Zone

Stand-up comedian Godfrey brings his sharp wit and electric energy to The Comedy Zone in Greenville for a multi-night run.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Zone, 304 E. Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC

Family-Friendly

Women in Sports Day

Powered by Girl Scouts of South Carolina, this event celebrates women making an impact across the sports industry while inspiring the next generation.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Greenville, SC

Moonlight Movies in Falls Park - Black Panther Opening Night

Greenville's beloved free outdoor movie series returns to Falls Park every Thursday in September and October, kicking off with Black Panther on September 3.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Falls Park, Greenville, SC

Date Night

Country Night at YeeHaw

A country night out at YeeHaw for Greenville's 20s & 30s social scene — boots, line dancing, and good vibes.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:00 PM · YeeHaw, Greenville, SC

Outdoors & Active

Run Club GVL National Waffle Day Run at Mountain Goat

Celebrate National Waffle Day with a 2-mile run/walk followed by waffles, drinks, DJ Kenny Prebeck, and Nike giveaways at Mountain Goat GVL.

Monday, August 24, 2026 · Mountain Goat GVL, Greenville, SC

Campbell's Covered Bridge Ride 2026

A scenic cycling event starting from North Greenville University's Younts Stadium, riding through one of South Carolina's most beautiful covered bridge routes.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 AM · Younts Stadium, North Greenville University, Greenville area