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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

Be inspired this weekend during the Carolina Ballet Theater’s “Impact Performance: Past and Present.” Be mesmerized by the grace and power of classical ballet this Saturday at the Dance Arts Greenville Studio. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 7pm. You will be amazed at the elegance of the human body during this perfromace; it's pure magic.

Two

Get into the Christmas spirit this holiday season with help from Cindy Lou Who and The Grinch. This Saturday, snuggle in for an outside viewing party of The Grinch at Greenville’s Camperdown Plaza. Pack your chairs, blankets, and snacks for a relaxing night under the stars. The Grinch will even make a guest star appearance! The show starts at 6, just after the sun has set for the night.

Three

Don’t wait to shop for Christmas gifts; shop for local treasures at the WNC Indie Craft Parade at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest. This special event for North Carolina Makers will include 70+ vendors, so there’s sure to be something for everyone on your list. Find handmade items such as pottery, hardwoods, leather products, art, jewelry, toys, and more for affordable prices. This year’s shop is hosted by The Makers Collective, a nonprofit organization that promotes local entrepreneurs. Christmas is just around the corner, so find your gifts today!

Four

All are invited to “attend the tale of Sweeney Todd” during the Mauldin Cultural Theater’s lively production this weekend. The London legend turned Broadway musical focuses on the sad figure of Sweeney Todd, a man obsessed with revenge after a wrongful imprisonment. He will stop at nothing to avenge his wife, even if that means taking others’ lives into his own hands. Witness “The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” battle inner battles via musical numbers that will be stuck in your head for weeks.

FIve

On Monday, November 25th, you’re invited to “Greenville’s Biggest Family Meal Ever” on Main Street in Greenville, SC. Join this Thanksgiving event for a free catered meal, which will be donated by generous Upstate restaurants. They are expecting 5,000+ participants, with the goal of promoting community and connection. Long tables will be arranged family-style and conversation cards will be interspersed along the tables, so that you can get to know your table mates. In fact, if you arrive with friends or family, it is highly suggested that you randomize your seating so that you are able to join in the fun of meeting new friends. Grateful Greenville will be held from 11:30-1:30pm, so come ready for a delicious lunch. Everyone is welcome!