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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.
Revisit your favorite Broadway musicals, like Frozen, Hamilton, and Wicked, in a brilliant new satire, featuring over 30 Broadway shows. Watch as beloved characters and songs are roasted to perfection. Be dazzled by spellbinding costumes and spot on impressions. There's a reason that it has won so many awards, including a Special Toy Award, Obie Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award. Tickets start at $45 at the Peace Center, this weekend only.
Shop local at The Frosty Farmer Winter Market, Greenville’s favorite indoor farmer’s market! Located on The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, it is at the heart of our beloved Greenville, and offers treasures both fresh and unique. Shop from crisp produce, baked goods, juicy meats, handcrafted soaps, woodworking, and more. Come talk with passionate growers and artists; you may be inspired to buy or even start a new craft!
Are monster trucks your jam? Then it’s time to check out Greenville’s most explosive show at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena: Monster Jam. Watch as 12,000 pound vehicles defy gravity, performing brilliant airborne stunts and tricks. Witness world renowned trucks like Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, and Sparkle Smash™ as they dominate the arena. Tickets start at $20 for general admission. Additionally, participants can purchase VIP tickets to gain access to the Monster Jam Pit Party and Post Event Driver Meet and Greet, where individuals can get close to both trucks and drivers from the show. Make new memories that you’ll never forget in the new year.
RV’s allow travelers to take their homes with them out on the open road! If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about RV’s, then the Greenville RV Show is the perfect place for you. This weekend at the Greenville Convention Center, get the inside scoop on all RV related questions by touring brand new recreational vehicles. Weekend passes are $10 per person, plus $5 for parking. All individuals under 18 may enter for free. It takes big dreams to go for such a big car.
Jay Leno is walking out of the television screen and into Greenville, SC, for a performance that late night comedy lovers will not want to miss. The former host of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and current host of “Jay Leno’s Garage” promises an evening of laughter and relaxation. He will be joined by Arsenio Hall, former host of “The Arsenio Hall Show” and stand up comedian extraordinaire. Tickets start at $70 at the Peace Center. Mix things up on a Wednesday evening and try something new!