Really. Is there anything bigger coming this week than the Solar Eclipse?
Coming Sunday is a comprehensive Solar Eclipse listing of community and college events and where optimal viewing is anticipated. We will add some eclipse safety tips, science and trivia along the way to enjoy the historic day.
Greer City Park hosts an Eclipse party on Monday noon-3 p.m. Kids are still out of school and some businesses are not counting the time against them.
Looking for a place to stay in Greer: Forgetaboutit. All Airbnb, hotels, and rental houses/rooms are spoken for.
Send us your event and we will add that to the list. The format is shown below and remember to include a contact name, email and website so we can share your news Here In Greer and within a short drive away.
• The best bet this week: Great American Solar Eclipse on Monday.
THEATER
Greer Children’s Theatre
Pirates Past Noon Kids and Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids
The Cannon Centre
204 Cannon Street, Greer
Performances
Friday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m.
Visit GreerCulturalArts.com, email [email protected], call 864-848-5343.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, N.C.
Admission $15-$50
828-693-0403, www.flatrockplayhouse.org
AUDITIONS
Elf The Musical Jr.
Greer Children’s Theatre
Monday, Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m.
Tryon Recreation Center
226 Oakland Avenue, Greer
Performance dates: Nov. 10-12, 17-19
864-848-5343, email [email protected], visit GreeCulturalArts.com
SPORTS
Greenville Drive
945 S. Main Street, Greenville
Friday, Aug. 18, 7:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power (fireworks)
Saturday, Aug. 19, 7:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power
Sunday, Aug. 20, 4:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power
Monday, 1:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power (game paused for Solar Eclipse, glasses provided)
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 7:05 p.m. vs. Columbia Fireflies
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 7:05 p.m. vs. Columbia Fireflies
Thursday, Aug. 24, 7:05 p.m. vs. Columbia Fireflies
864-240-4500, greenvilledrive.com
MUSIC
Adam Kiraly, Tropical Music for the Soul
Stomping Grounds Coffee House and Wine Bar
Friday, Aug. 18, 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19, CLW Trio, 7-9:30 p.m.
Stomping Grounds Coffee House and Wine Bar
208 Trade Street, Greer
864-801-1555, www.stompinggroundsgreer.com
BALLET
International Ballet Academy Open House
1038 South Batesville Road, Suite 1-CD, Greer
Friday, Aug. 25, 4-7 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-noon
Call 864-879-9404
Visit www.internationalballetacademy.net
COMING EVENTS
• Aug. 22-27, The King And I, Peace Center, Greenville
• Aug. 25, Carolina Jamfest with Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville
• Sept. 8-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30-Oct. 1, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Greenville Little Theatre
• Sept. 15, Rickey Smiley and Friends, Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
• Sept. 16, Spartanburg Philharmonic, 7 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, Spartanburg
• Sept. 22-Oct. 29, Tryon Fall Equestrian Series, internationally sanctioned competition, $1.9 million payout.
• Sept. 23, Foothills Philharmonic, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Riverside Baptist Church
• Sept.30, Railfest, Sept. 30, Greer City Park, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.