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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.
Circus performers are not obedient to the rules of gravity. Boldly, they balance on high wires, jumping through hoops and captivating the imaginations of the audience members below. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invite you to join in the wonder and excitement of The Greatest Show on Earth this weekend. Experience the circus like never before with a new technological excitement, 360 degree screen that enables close ups of performances, from trapeze artists to aerial acrobatics. Tickets start at $20 for the Greatest Show on Earth!
Valentine’s Day focuses on love, so why shouldn’t that mean celebrating the love amongst besties? This weekend at Judson Mill, dance the night away at a Galentine’s Soirée filled with glamor. Enjoy luxury treats, expression martinis, and a Photo Booth. Tickets are $45, and groups with 6 or more members will receive a 10% discount. Individuals must be 21+ to enter. Sometimes, “girls just wanna have fun,” so grab your squad and make this an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.
We’ve got our eye on Cupid this year at Greenville’s 16th annual Cupid Chase 5K at Conestee Nature Preserve. Don your favorite red and pink running gear in a race open to all: walkers, runners, and strollers. All proceeds go towards helping individuals with disabilities. Register early for a guaranteed Cupid Chase T shirt. (Tickets are $45). Make memories and make a difference this weekend in Greenville!
Superbowl Sunday is finally here: an epic showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. You’re invited to “the hottest party in town,” an epic Super Bowl Watch Party in the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville downtown. Enjoy pizza, finger foods, and tastings from Liability Co. and Six & Twenty Distillery. Tickets are $20. Skip long lines and get ready to cheer for your favorite team amidst friends. Go team!
The Tony Award winning musical, Girl from the North Country, has been recognized as a “Broadway Revolution!” (Chicago Tribune). It centers on a band of travelers in 1934, in Duluth, Minnesota, and their journeys of self exploration. Watch Connor Mcpherson’s script come to life, and Simon Hale’s orchestra reimagine more than 20 of Bob Marley’s classic songs. “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone” have never been heard like this!