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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.

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Celebrate all things music at PNG Downtown Alive every Thursday at NOMA Square March 16- August 31. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive, presented by Clemson MBA, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Hours: 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. on the Carolina Foothills Credit Union Stage. NOMA Square 220 North Main Street | Greenville, SC. Admission is FREE!

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When: March 9-April 2, 2023 Ticket Prices: Start at $33 More Information: The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. The story follows silent film stars, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, who on screen are a hot item but, behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear! When “talking pictures” become essential to any film star’s career, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her stardom without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance from the film is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.

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Wind up the work week at Greenville Heritage FCU Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi, listening and dancing to the best in musical entertainment. This weekly music series on Main Street at NOMA Square opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m., with bands playing two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. NOMA Square chairs go fast, so bring a tailgating chair if you are not arriving early. Admission is Free!!

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Walk with our larger-than-life dinosaur herd with your friends and family as Jurassic Quest roars through Greenville at the Greenville Convention Center Hours: Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26, 2023 Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm There’s no better place to make peter-ific memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Greenville now before they go EXTINCT! Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with the unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50-ft long Megalodon!

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Experience March Madness in Greenville March 24-27, 2023 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena! The Southern Conference and Furman University hosts the Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional in the first ever two-site format. Tickets on sale now!