Make a cold winter night cozy with a room with a fireplace.

January is a wonderful time of the year to visit Greenville and relax from the hustle and bustle of the December holidays.  You can unwind in one of our three bedrooms with electric fireplaces, eat one of our wonderful gourmet breakfasts by the fireplace in our dining room, and enjoy one of the many restaurants downtown that feature a cozy fire going when you come in from the cold.

We have three guest rooms that feature electric fireplaces.  The Swan’s Gate with its Romantic king, four-poster bed and large two-person jacuzzi tub, the Brass Giraffe with its king bed and large rainforest shower, or the Rosamunde with a queen bed and a custom walk-in shower.  The electric fireplaces add a wonderful flickering fire ambiance or you can turn up the full fire heat mode when you come in from the outside and need a little more warmth.  Our dining room also has an electric fireplace with its unique carved mantel that makes our chef’s culinary creations taste even better.

Downtown

Soby’s New South Cuisine has always been one of our favorites, with their large stone fireplace they are a happy inclusion to this list.  Warm yourselves up while enjoying fried green tomatoes or shrimp and grits as you watch this bustling restaurant cater to both Greenville regulars and out of town guests. The Grand Bohemian features multiple fireplaces.  You can savor seared scallops with pomegranate molasses at Between the Trees or head to Sip & Bower for small plates and their rare bourbon collection.  Warm fires and beautiful views.  Fabulous rooftop views, specialty cocktails, light menu, and fire tables for you to sit at are all at Up on the Roof .

Gather GVL has a unique and casual atmosphere at its fire table with bar seating around it that helps keep you toasty while eating in the fresh air.  Urban Wren is one of our guest favorites with a fireplace area, making it a perfect place to enjoy a cocktail before dining on one (or more) of their seasonal small plates, sharables, or entrees.

Worth the Drive

For over fifty years The Peddler has hosted special occasions.  This unique Greenville original has 4 fireplaces inside of this 100-year-old building surrounded by trees on the north side of town.  Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located on Woodruff Road.  This American fare steakhouse prides itself on a scratch-made menu and cooking over a hardwood grill.  If you’re looking for more than your average steak dinner, try Saskatoon Lodge.  Of course, they have steak, chicken, and seafood as well as elk, kangaroo, and Ostrich.  They serve a seasonal mix of game at the lodge located on nine beautiful acres.  For a mix of contemporary and rustic visit City Range Steakhouse on Haywood Road.  You can have a delicious romantic dinner (Hello braised short ribs with pimento cheese mash and asparagus!) inside by the fire or share appetizers and a bottle of wine (half-priced on Tuesdays) on the covered patio with the fireside bar.  Haywood mall is home to Grill Marks.  This specialty burger restaurant features multiple fries and freak shakes as well as a live fire to enjoy.  Whistlestop at the American Café, in Travelers Rest has plenty of railroad memorabilia as well as a rustic fireplace.  Their menu ranges from burgers and pizza to catfish and ribs.  And for small bites and cocktails with an in-wall fireplace stop by The Captain at Hotel Harness.  Built from reclaimed barn wood, you will certainly feel cozy.

Now that we’ve set the scene with some fabulous dinner and drink recommendations, let’s see what other fun things there are to do this January.  Be sure to check out VisitGreenvilleSC for an even more comprehensive list of things to do!

Recurring Events

Ice on Main  United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you’ll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week.

Wine Wednesday at Pomegranate – Local musicians perform acoustic music every Wednesday evening on our climate controlled patio.With half-off bottles of wine, Wednesday night offers a great opportunity to try new wines.

Frosty Farmer Winter Market is an indoor farmers market located near the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail extension just off Laurens Road.  Offering a variety of locally grown produce, meats, dairy products, and more!  Come and discover the freshest and most delicious products the season has to offer!  Saturday 9-1

Saturday wine tasting at Northampton Wine +Dine is a reservation only event with limited seating.  It’s a perfect opportunity to taste from a curated selection of wines with one of their knowledgeable solminer.

Weekend Candle Making Classes at Greenville Soy Candle Company – Get creative with one of our Master Chandlers as your guide! Make your own soy candle creation by selecting your scent, color and candle name.  Once you have chosen your scent, we’ll lead you on a short tour of our micro-factory, then you’ll suit up with an apron and we’ll begin the candle making fun. We’ll teach you all about waxes, wicks and fragrances for candle making, then take you step-by-step through the process of building your own soy candle. The experience takes about 45 minutes to complete.

January 1 – 5

January 3 – 5 – Gunter Theatre at Forbidden Broadway From Frozen to Phantom to Wicked, this all-new fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of the songs you know by heart and madcap impressions by a stellar cast!

January 4&5- Bon Secours Monster Jam With events full of awesome trucks, amazing stunts, action-packed excitement and big air, you’ll become a fan for life once you experience Monster Jam® live. Watch as 12,000lb trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air. As a spectator on hand, you’ll be in the middle of all the intense action and get to score drivers in real time based on skills, stunts and saves. See the world’s most popular trucks like Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Sparkle Smash™ and more only at Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!™

January 6 – 12

January 8- Peace Concert Hall Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall, two legends of late-night television, bring their unparalleled charisma and humor to the stage.

January 9-19 – Restaurant Week South Carolina   is an 11-day celebration at hundreds of participating restaurants.  From fine to casual dining, participating restaurants will feature new menu items, offer fan favorites, and multi-course menus during Restaurant Week South Carolina.

January 10 – Bon Secours Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs South Carolina Stingrays: Stick it to Cancer Night One of the most meaningful nights in hockey and emotionally charged games of the year, help team up with the Swamp Rabbits to fight the insidious disease known as cancer.  The evening features specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off following the conclusion of the game, with proceeds benefiting the Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation.

January 11 & 12 – Peace Concert Hall Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert The Greenville Symphony will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanTM while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

January 11 – Bon Secours Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: Post Game Concert Night

January 12 – Bon Secours Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Savannah Ghost Pirates

January 12- Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium The Greatest Love Of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston This two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including ‘I will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘How Will I know’, ‘One Moment in Time’, ‘I Have Nothing’, ‘Run to You’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘Greatest Love of All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Queen of the Night’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and more.. Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”

January 12- Jones Oyster Co.Roast Series Sunday afternoon oyster roast!  They’ll take over the parking lot next to Jones Oyster Co. from 2-4 pm for oysters, beverages, and music. In addition to “all you can eat” roasted oysters, the menu includes select favorite Jones Oyster light bites, beer, wine, and bubbles!

January 13 – 19

January 14 – 19 – Peace Center A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical The untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who become a chart-busting, show-stopping, award-winning American icon.

January 17 – Gunter Theatre Animaniacs in Concert It’s time for Animaniacs… in concert! Join the voices of Animaniacs- the iconic animated Warner Bros series (produced by Steven Spielberg)- for a “zany, animany, and totally insaney” evening as they perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the original projected animation. Animaniacs: In Concert stars the show’s original Emmy- Winning composer, Randy Rogel, on piano and the voice-talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko & Pinky on Animaniacs; Raphael on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

January 17 – Bon Secours Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs South Carolina Stingrays

January 17- The Foundry at Judson Mill Bourbon and Bacon Fest Can you smell the smoky, salty, delicious aroma of bacon? How about the vanilla and caramel notes in the nose of your favorite bourbon? Get ready for the 5th Annual Bourbon & Bacon Fest! Join us at The Foundry at Judson Mill near downtown Greenville on Friday, January 17th for an evening of delicious bites and bourbon sampling. Distilleries from all over the country will pour their best spirits while ticket holders taste porky treats from their favorite local restaurants.

January 17- 19 – Greenville Theatre How Sweet It Is: James Taylor Tribute Grammy Award-winning songwriter (Kenny Rogers, George Strait, Darius Rucker) and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of James Taylor in HOW SWEET IT IS!, an authentic and spellbinding concert event! Steve’s warm baritone and exceptional guitar technique (not to mention his uncanny resemblance) will have audiences singing along to such classics as “Carolina In My Mind,” “Shower the People,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Fire and Rain,” “Up On the Roof,” and many more. Audiences are raving about HOW SWEET IT IS! and the level of genuine craftsmanship Steve Leslie brings to James Taylor’s incredible catalog of songs.

January 20 – 26

January 22- Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Tina- The Tina Turner Musical An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.  Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards, and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

January 23-26 – Greenville Convention Center The 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show is coming to the Greenville Convention Center on January 23-26, 2025! The show will host the latest models of boats including Fishing, Pontoon, Speed, Ski, Cruisers, and Personal Watercraft. Additionally, you’ll find boating accessories and everything that you need to start the season off right! Come make waves with us!

January 23-26 – Centre Stage Peter and the Starcatcher The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan!

January 24 – The Radio Room Freebird: The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience FreeBird brings all the magic of the music to life in a way only matched by the original band. You’ll dance, you’ll sing, you will have the time of your life – again! Get ready for a full helping of Southern Fried Rock N Roll by the best Skynyrd tribute band around – Fly High FreeBird Nation!

January 24 & 25 – Bon Secours Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Reading Royals: NASCAR Night Greenville, get ready to start your engines! NASCAR Night passes through for a fourth lap around the track! The evening features specialty fire suit jerseys, and drivers from all levels of racing, from local drivers to NASCAR Cup Series racers. Join the Swamp Rabbits for a pregame party, driver meet and greet, and crew chief Q+A, in addition to other fun NASCAR/motorsport themed fun and games.

January 24 & 25 – Bob Jones University Wiesenthal Famed “Nazi Hunter” Simon Wiesenthal welcomes one final group to his Jewish Documentation Center in Vienna. With warmth, wit and surprising humor this charming man recounts the story of how he brought history’s greatest mass murderers to justice. Tom Dugan’s one-man show is beautiful, heartbreaking, and dappled with hope.

January 25- Gunter Theatre Blue Dogs Since 1987, South Carolina’s The Blue Dogs have been blending the genres they grew up with – bluegrass, country, rock & soul – “turning bluegrass on its ear by creating what’s now referred to as ‘Americana’ or ‘alternative country’ before those terms were commonplace”

January 25- Peace Concert Hall Edvard Tchivzhel Conducts Tchaik 4 Embark on a thrilling musical odyssey as Music Director Emeritus Edvard Tchivzhel kicks off the evening with Rossini’s iconic Overture to William Tell, setting the stage for an exhilarating journey through the Spanish countryside with Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant Capriccio espagnol. They’ll conclude the evening with the fourth symphony of Tchivzhel’s favorite composer: the great Russian romantic, Tchaikovsky.

January 26 – Bon Secours Tobymac’s Hits Deep Tour Awakening Foundation announces TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2025 Tour with tickets on sale on September 19th. The outstanding line-up will be announced soon! Kicking off on January 23rd for a 30+ date tour, the Hits Deep 2025 tour will be a party .

January 27 – 31

January 28-Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Dirty Dancing In Concert Guests attending Dirty Dancing in Concert will have an unparalleled and unforgettable experience as they revisit the classic love story of Baby and Johnny. The live-to-film concert experience includes a screening of the digitally remastered movie while the band and vocalists play the hit songs live and in time with the movie. Stay for the incredible after-party, where the audience is encouraged to sing and dance to favorite songs featured in “Dirty Dancing” while being taken back to their best memories. As a timeless classic, “Dirty Dancing” is a story of summertime romance with a beloved soundtrack and memorable dancing scenes.

January 30 & 31 – Centre Stage Peter and the Starcatcher The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan!

January 31- The Warehouse Theatre Jane Anger Why See This Show:  Finally, a play that will make you laugh about the pandemic.  The 1606 one. If you like the classics treated more like Monty Python than Masterpiece Theatre, this play is for you.  It is truly an uproarious and out of control comedy that takes no prisoners.  Portraying Shakespeare as a feral child with no impulse control, this outrageous comedy will have you gasping for air.  Full of surprises (seriously, don’t bring the kids), this is a play for anyone who thinks theater can take itself too seriously.

January 31- Anderson County Museum 1920’s Party with the Past, A Night at the Speakeasy.   Be one of our “gangsters” on January 31, 2025, for a fun “1920s Party with the Past.” Food, prohibition cocktails, dancing, music and who knows…you may get thrown in jail. Be prepared to get a bondsman to post bail! This is an evening you won’t want to miss cause Prohibition ends at the door. A night at the speakeasy never killed anyone!!!

January 31 & February 1- Bon Secours PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour

For the fifth time in history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Greenville, South Carolina, returning to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in one of the most exciting live sporting events to witness.

January 31 – February 2 – Greenville Convention Center Anime Town Greenville Join us for Greenville’s largest anime convention featuring the largest anime voice guest list in the Upstate area, an amazing artist alley & vendor floor, a packed panel and entertainment schedule, cosplay and so much more!

January’s calendar is full!  Check your schedule to see which events you can enjoy!  Give us a call or book below.