19 Things to Do in Greenville SC This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

Bluegrass legend Alison Krauss and her acclaimed Union Station band, featuring dobro master Jerry Douglas, perform live at the arena.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville

Leah Rudick at Greenville Comedy Zone

Comedian Leah Rudick takes the stage at Greenville Comedy Zone for a one-night performance.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Greenville Comedy Zone @ Revel Event Center, 304 E. Stone Avenue

Frank Johnson Live

Frank Johnson performs a live concert at Club 1243, doors at 4 PM, show at 6 PM, with music powered by Philly War.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Club 1243 Food and Spirits, Greenville

Chicago – The Band

Iconic rock and brass band Chicago performs live at the Peace Concert Hall.

Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Peace Concert Hall at The Peace Center, Greenville

Arts & Culture

A Few Good Men

Centre Stage presents Aaron Sorkin's classic courtroom drama running through May 24.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Centre Stage, Greenville

West Hyler & Shelley Butler: Musical Theater Structure Amongst All Forms

A distinguished lecture event at the Sigal Music Museum exploring musical theater structure across diverse art forms.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe Street, Greenville

Bring Healing to the World Event

Sacred Soul Empowerment hosts a community gathering focused on healing, connection, and spiritual wellness.

Monday, May 18, 2026 7:30 PM · Greenville

Free Events

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive

Greenville's beloved weekly outdoor music series returns to NOMA Square every Thursday this season.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · NOMA Square, Downtown Greenville

JazzEd Concert Series at David Hellams Community Center

A free jazz concert series presented by the Greenville Jazz Collective warming up audiences ahead of Greenville Jazz Fest, held at 6 PM.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 PM · David Hellams Community Center, Greenville

Creators and Cocktails

A free gathering for creatives and entrepreneurs featuring cocktails and connection at PKL Park.

Friday, May 15, 2026 5:30 PM · PKL Park, Greenville

Up Next: Open Mic Night at Swanson's Warehouse

Weekly free open mic night every Monday at Swanson's Warehouse — artist sign-up at 6 PM, performances from 7–10 PM.

Monday, May 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Swanson's Warehouse, Greenville

Date Night

Paint & Sip: Matisse's Goldfish

A guided paint-and-sip night at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts inspired by Matisse's iconic Goldfish painting.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Austin Shook Sound Healing at Greenway Farms

Detroit sound healer Austin Shook returns for a healing sound event at the stunning Greenway Farms Event Venue, hosted by Downtown Yoga Greenville.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Greenway Farms Event Venue, Greenville

Tom Strange: Miles Davis at 100 Years Young

A special concert and lecture at Sigal Music Museum celebrating what would have been Miles Davis's 100th birthday.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 · Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe Street, Greenville

Outdoors & Active

TD Saturday Market

Downtown Greenville's beloved Saturday morning farmers market runs from May through October, featuring local produce and farm goods.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Downtown Greenville

Community Garden Volunteer Day

Join the Young Democrats of Greenville County for a morning of hands-on gardening and community service.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM · Greenville

Family-Friendly

SC250 Colonial Picnic at Historic Hopkins Farm

A free, family-friendly celebration of America's 250th at the actual site of the Revolutionary War Battle of the Great Cane Brake in Simpsonville.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Historic Hopkins Farm, 3717 Fork Shoals Rd., Simpsonville

Festivals & Special Events

Malcolm X Fest & Volleyball Tournament

An annual community festival and volleyball tournament at Cleveland Park celebrating culture, community, and sport.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:00 PM · Cleveland Park, Greenville

Food & Drink

Abyss Greenville Top Chef TV Dinner Prix-Fixe

Abyss Greenville is serving a limited-time prix-fixe 3-course TV Dinner menu inspired by the southern ingredients featured on Top Chef Carolinas.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Abyss Greenville