May

Thru May 27

Helen DuPré Moseley

Delve into the world of fantastical characters created by this Spartanburg native—and the city’s postmaster for more than 20 years. Moseley began making art when she was 60 years old and produced many works featuring anthropomorphic animals at a time when many artists were creating landscapes and still lifes.

Thru Sept 30

Historic Highlights: Selected Antiques Show Acquisitions

More than 70 works for the Southern Collection have been purchased with the support of the annual Museum Antiques Show. This exhibit features notable works from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including The Hunters by Gari Melchers and Father and Daughter by James Roy Hopkins.

13-May 25

Anderson Art Center’s 37th Annual Juried Show

Take in everything from painting and sculpture to pottery and photography in this annual arts show. On April 27 and 28, stroll the streets of downtown Anderson during Art on the Town, an art crawl featuring some of the artists in the annual show.

28–June 7

33rd Annual Juried SC Artists Exhibition

Artists from across South Carolina will be featured in this annual exhibit that includes all types of media. Marcia Wood, owner and director of the Marcia Wood Gallery in Atlanta, is the official juror for this year’s event. A reception and awards ceremony will be held on April 28.

Thru Sept 1

Uniquely Southern Folk Art

Explore the individual and creative styles of Southern folk artists in this exhibit that includes South Carolina artists R.A. Miller, Mose Tolliver, and Howard Finster.

2-30

Moonlight Movies

Show up—with comfy lawn chairs and picnic in hand—to relax under the stars and enjoy classic movies outdoors. This month, breathe the crisp evening air, kick back, and see The Muppet Movie, An American in Paris, Angels in the Outfield, The Magnificent Seven, and a Viewer’s Choice flick.

3–20

Our Show of Shows

Head to the mountains for a few laughs at this new stage production featuring some of the greatest comedy skits ever written. Running from 1950 to 1954, Your Show of Shows television sketch comedy show featured the likes of Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, and Imogene Coca backed by writers Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Michael Stewart, and Mel Tolkin. Don’t miss this evening of classic, enduring comedy.

17-20

BMW Pro-Am

Amateur golfers pair up with pros for a weekend of chip shots and celebrities. This tourney benefits more than 100 Upstate charities, and former celeb competitors include Wayne Gretzky, Cheech Marin, Josh Kelley, Greg Kinnear, Terry O’Quinn, and more.

17-20

Greek Festival

Eat your way through this beloved (and delicious) festival. Enjoy Greek favorites such as gyros, souvlaki, Greek fries, Greek sausage, saganaki, Greek burgers, calamari, and more, not to mention homemade Greek pastries.

18-20

Apassionata: The Beginning

Witness expert skill and exciting stunt riding at this equine show that features original music scored specifically to work with horses. European and North American breeds have been brought together for this new show from the group that has toured more than 15 countries over its nine-year history.

19

Donnie Blackwell’s CD Release Party

Blackwell plays an Americana/alt-country blend of stick-in-your-head originals that have clever narratives and engaging harmonies. His collection on Signs of Life provides a perfect summer soundtrack. The Greenville native’s years spent in Nashville recording with up and comers like Ruby Amanfu (who sings with Jack White on White’s recent Love Interruption) shows a deft songwriter on this record of what he calls his greatest hits. Blackwell has assembled a stellar group of musicians on pedal steel, mandolin, piano, organ, and more. Mac Leaphart opens.

19

Moonlight and Magnolias: A Garden Gala

Enjoy an evening among the blooms at this event to raise funds for the new Natural Heritage Garden at the SC Botanical Garden, designed to showcase the state’s natural history. The gala’s setting will be the Fran Hanson Visitor Center (former Southern Living Showcase Home), and the night includes dinner, cocktails, silent auction, and live entertainment.

21

Camp Opportunity Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

Camp Opportunity, which offers care to abused and neglected children, presents its 4th annual Circle of Friends Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, this year at Devereaux’s. Enjoy an evening of fine wine, as well as a fine selection of items to take home. All goes down in the name of charity.

23-26

Scottish Games

One of the highest concentrations of Scots-Irish decedants lives in the Upstate. This two-day festival was created in 2006 to celebrate the area’s Celtic ancestors. Enjoy a parade, music, athletic competition, and dancing.

24

Party Down for the Playground

Play hard at the “Party Down for the Playground” Hangar Party, a fundraiser for the new park at the Greenville Downtown Airport. Break out your best moves to Legends of Beach, which includes members of the original Embers.

24–June 9

Whose Wives Are They Anyway?

On the weekend before the new CEO starts, two vice presidents of the Ashley Maureen Cosmetics Company jet off for a weekend at the country club, sending their wives to New York to shop. When the female CEO arrives and insists on meeting their wives, the two have to scramble to produce suitable “wives” or look for new jobs.

26-28

USA Pro Cycling Championships

Whether you watch the time trials or road race championships, this peloton display has become a tradition in downtown Greenville. And if you’re ready to show off your cycling skills, there’s the Stars and Stripes Challenge charity race, Family Fun Ride, and kids’ races.