20 Things to Do in Greenville SC This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Artisphere 2026

Greenville's premier annual outdoor arts festival fills the streets of downtown with juried fine art, live music, food, and the beloved Kidsphere area for families.

Friday, May 8, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Downtown Greenville

Spring Fashion Fest by Greenville Fashion Week

Greenville Fashion Week's Spring Fashion Fest showcases Top Model finalists on the runway in swimwear and resort looks alongside pop-up boutiques and entertainment.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Greenville

Music & Nightlife

Pete Lee at Greenville Comedy Zone

Nationally touring comedian Pete Lee performs multiple shows across Friday and Saturday night at the Greenville Comedy Zone at Revel Event Center.

Friday, May 8 – Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:00 PM / 9:00 PM (Fri); 6:00 PM / 9:00 PM (Sat) · Greenville Comedy Zone @ Revel Event Center, 304 E. Stone Avenue

MOTHER TUCKER! A Mother's Day Drag Extravaganza

An almost-sold-out Mother's Day drag show spectacular at Paper Moon Studios — a campy, celebratory night for all who want to honor mom in style.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Paper Moon Studios, Greenville

Herbie Hancock at Peace Center

Jazz legend and Grammy winner Herbie Hancock performs live at Greenville's premier performing arts venue — a rare, not-to-miss concert event.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:30 PM · Peace Center, Greenville

Andy & Friends: An American in Paris

A live musical performance event at Fine Arts Center inspired by the classic themes of An American in Paris, featuring Andy and special guest performers.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Fine Arts Center, 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville

Arts & Culture

A Few Good Men at Centre Stage

Aaron Sorkin's iconic courtroom drama about honor, loyalty, and justice gets a full theatrical production at Centre Stage running through late May.

Thursday, May 7 – Sunday, May 24, 2026 · Centre Stage, Greenville

Food & Drink

LolaCeli Filipino-Italian Pop-Up Wine Dinner at Augusta Street Market

Chefs Michael Rednak and Michael Izzard combine Italian and Filipino cuisines in a pasta omakase pop-up wine dinner at Augusta Street Market.

Thursday, May 8, 2026 · Augusta Street Market, Greenville

SOL GVL Kitchen Takeover at UKI

Chef Ryan Gomez of SOL GVL returns to the UKI kitchen for a brunch takeover featuring bold modern Mexican fusion plates made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · UKI (The Community Tap), Greenville

Larkin's Mother's Day Brunch

A popular and nearly sold-out Mother's Day brunch experience at Larkin's Sawmill offering a beautiful dining setting along with seasonal dishes and drinks.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:00 AM · Larkin's Sawmill, Greenville

Date Night

Potluck.013 Italian Wine Dinner at Hone

A 5-course Italian wine dinner featuring Mission Grape and Naked Pasta with beautifully paired wines at the intimate West Greenville neighborhood spot Hone.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:30 PM · Hone GVL, West Greenville

Yoga + Sip & Shop at Twig & Tweed – Greenville Ladies Club

The Greenville Ladies Club hosts an evening of gentle yoga flow followed by a relaxed sip-and-shop with wine, charcuterie, and curated home and garden pieces at Twig & Tweed.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Twig & Tweed, Greenville

Outdoors & Active

Tails & Trails 5K

Greenville County Animal Care's 10th Annual 5K welcomes runners, walkers, and dog lovers with a vendor village, food, and on-site entertainment after the race.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Greenville

HYP May Build and Bites

Greenville Habitat Young Professionals host a community build day with bites to follow — a hands-on opportunity to give back and connect with other young professionals.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00 AM · Greenville

Run Club GVL at Clare's Creamery

Run Club GVL hosts a two-mile group run finishing with their exclusive May flavor 'Trail Tracks' ice cream scoop at Clare's Creamery on E. North Street.

Monday, May 11, 2026 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Clare's Creamery, Greenville

Free Events

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays

Wind down the week with free live music at NOMA Square in downtown Greenville every Friday evening as part of the popular Main Street Fridays series.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · NOMA Square, Downtown Greenville

Up Next: Open Mic at Swanson's Warehouse

Weekly free open mic night at Swanson's Warehouse hosted by Trueline GVL, with live performances 7–10 PM and food available from Banh GVL.

Monday, May 11, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Swanson's Warehouse, Greenville

Women's Circle

A regular gathering of the Greenville Women's Circle for connection, community, and conversation in an inclusive, welcoming setting.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 5:30 PM · Greenville

Coffee with Veterans and First Responders

A free monthly gathering at The Marriott bringing together veterans and first responders for coffee, community, and connection.

Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 AM · The Marriott, Greenville

Family-Friendly

TD Saturday Market

Downtown Greenville's beloved farmers market returns for the season with locally sourced produce, farm products, and artisan vendors every Saturday morning.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Downtown Greenville