Upstate Weekend is a listing of events published each Thursday in GSA Morning Blend and on www.gsabusiness.com. Submit an item here for inclusion in the weekly listing. Include description, date, time, location, cost and contact information.
Morning Float
What: Take a leisurely morning paddle to explore the shoreline and quiet coves of Pinnacle Lake.
When: Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m.
Where: Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens.
Cost: $6 for adults, $4 for children under age 18 or free with Park Passport Plus.
Gaffney Station Farmers Market
What: The market offers locally grown produce.
When: Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: 500 N. Granard St., Gaffney.
Cost: Free.
Abbeville’s Farmers Market
What: Abbeville’s Farmers Market has fresh food from local farmers.
When: Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Livery Stable, Trinity Street, downtown Abbeville.
Cost: Free.
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive
What: The Explorer’s Club will perform pop and rock music at this outdoor concert series that raises money for the Metropolitan Arts Council.
When: Thursday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Plaza, Main Street, downtown Greenville.
Cost: Free.
Spartanburg Music on Main
What: Lionz of Zion will perform at this outdoor concert.
When: Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Denny’s Plaza on East Main Street, downtown Spartanburg.
Cost: Free.
Anderson Block Party
What: The weekly concert series is hosted by Anderson’s Main Street Program.
When: Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Anderson.
Cost: Free.
Jazz on the Alley
What: Seneca hosts this event featuring live music on historic Ram Cat Alley. It’s a family friendly event. Bring lawn chairs and a snack.
When: Thursday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Ram Cat Alley Historic District, Seneca.
Cost: Free.
Salsa Night
What: Salsa Greenville hosts salsa lessons. No partner required.
When: Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Studio 54, 3715 E. North St., Greenville.
Cost: $5 per person.
Main Street Fridays
What: Zataban will perform funk and jazz at this outdoor, downtown concert.
When: Friday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: North Main and Main streets, Greenville.
Cost: Free.
Friday Starry Nights: Oasis in Space
What: The Roper Mountain Science Center hosts shows at the Daniel Observatory to observe the stars and planets seen through the eighth largest telescope of its kind in the nation.
When: Friday, 7 or 8:15 p.m.
Where: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville.
Cost: $5 for adults; $4 for children, ages 5 to 12, and for senior citizens, age 60 and older.
Alchemy Improv Comedy
What: Alchemy Improv Comedy entertains audiences every Friday night with a different guest storyteller each week. It’s fully improvised. The early show will feature the cast of Alchemy Comedy.
When: Friday, 8 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville.
Cost: $5 per person for the 8 p.m. show and $8 per person for the 9:30 p.m. show. Get tickets at the door.
Bluegrass Music and Square Dancing
What: Oconee State Park’s barn night of fun with music and square dancing. No experience is necessary.
When: Friday, 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Oconee State Park, 624 State Park Road, Mountain Rest.
Cost: $2 for adults, $1 for children.
TD Saturday Market
What: The TD Saturday Market offers locally grown produce, foods and flowers.
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
Where: Main Street at McBee Avenue, Greenville.
Cost: Free.
Hub City Farmers Market
What: Hub City hosts its Spartanburg farmers market with locally grown produce, foods and flowers.
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
Where: Magnolia Street Train Depot, Spartanburg.
Cost: Free.
Coffee and Poetry at Coffee Underground
What: Bring your own poems to read or perform. Beginners welcome. All poetry styles welcome.
When: Sunday, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Where: Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville.
Cost: $5 per person.


