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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.

One

Experience authentic Georgian culture and cuisine every Friday during Keipi’s Community Dinners. Individuals are invited to pull up a seat to Keipi's intimate, family style table in order to enjoy Georgian delicacies and quality conversation. Sample Georgian Khinkali (spiced dumplings), Khachapuri (cheesy bread), and Mtsvadi (tender meat skewers). Their experienced Tamada (toastmaster) will lead the group through a series of wine selections and deep conversations. Strangers become friends at Keipi’s Community Dinners.

Two

There has been a murder in Greenville, and it is up to you to catch the killer! America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show is coming to Greenville from 6-9pm on July 13th. Enjoy a catered meal while solving the mystery with help from zany detectives. A prize package awaits the Top Sleuth who cracks the case first. Because murder is on the line, children under the age of 12 are not permitted to attend. A fully stocked bar is available for purchase throughout the entire performance. General Admission tickets are 61.99$ + tax. Enjoy!

Three

Don your cowboy boots; country artist Frank Foster is coming to Greenville this weekend. He has had 5 albums on the Billboard Music Awards Top 20 country album’s list and sold over 125,000 albums, featuring songs like “Blue Collar Boys” and “Cut Off Jeans.” Because he is playing at the Foundry @ Judson Mill, it is sure to be an intimate show, and tickets are only $20. Grab a craft beer from the bar, and sing along to country hits on a Saturday night.

Four

Cleveland Park’s Pollinator Garden and Rock Quarry is a hidden gem in Greenville. Its natural beauty makes it the ideal spot for prom and family photos, with its blooming flowers and towering waterfall. And now in July, National Parks and Recreation Month, visitors have a chance to learn more about the Garden’s complex ecosystem with a garden tour. Learn about the plants that grow here, gardening tricks, and more during this free summer tour. It’s the perfect place to wander and maybe even get a little lost.

FIve

Nothing says “southern” like a tomato and mayo sandwich. In fact, it's such a staple here in the South that Greenville is celebrating its 4th Annual Hot Tomato Summer Food Festival next week. Forty-seven local restaurants will be participating, with many offering unique combinations of the humble tomato & mayo duo. Duke’s Mayo will be selling merch, like tomato & mayo themed swim trunks, bags, and pool floats. Join the simplicity; join the fun!