With multiple performing arts venues, tasty restaurants, an adorable zoo, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, shops galore all wrapped up in one twinkle light tree lined city, Greenville is a sweet place to be! What could make it sweeter than that? Chocolate,obviously. Whether you like that perfect slice of cake or a chocolate cocktail, Greenville has it all covered. Listed in order of how close they are to Pettigru Place, here are our top (with a couple of bonuses!) favorite chocolate desserts around
- Hot Chocolate- Kilwins is consistently voted as one of THE places to go for a
warm cup of hot chocolate. And may I suggest grabbing a chocolate covered Oreo for dunking?
- Ice cream – James Beard award winning Jeni’s Ice Cream has a store front and I don’t miss an opportunity to get the Blackout Chocolate Cake (Chocolate ice cream quadruple threat with cake, extra-bitter fudge, and chocolate pieces). Bonus- The Honest Scoop is a hometown ice creamery that uses not only produce from local farms, but local honeys and dairy among other local ingredients. The trick is to find the custom ice cream van, occasionally located at Unity Park.
- Alcoholic Milk Shake – Carmella’s has Death by Chocolate cool and creamy filled with chocolate vodka, crème de cacao, and chocolate gelato.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake – I am not saying I have a favorite on this list, but Brick Street Café has the Best Chocolate Peanut Butter cake I have ever had!
- Pie – While you can’t call the I-40 from Buttermilk Sky Pie a “chocolate pie” it certainly has enough to make this list. Filled with pecans, chocolate chips, a sprinkle of toasted coconut, and a smooth pecan pie filling combined in a sweet shortbread crust.
- Chocolates – LaRue Fine Chocolate has been voted one of the top five chocolate shops in America for two years in a row! While they do have seasonal chocolates (and cocktails while you’re there!) I am a sucker for the Sweet Kentucky – dark chocolate surrounds a salty, tipsy, creamy caramel.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie – The Chocolate Shoppe has been around since 1979 and is considered the standard for the classic chocolate chip cookie. Bonus- Insomnia Cookies, just off Main St, has warm cookies (and brownies) that you can turn into ice cream sandwiches or have delivered.
I would be remissed if I didn’t tell you about our “Famous” Pettigru Place Chocolate Chip Cookies! Baked everyday and waiting in your guest room.
Now that we have your attention, check out all the great goings on in Greenville this February and don’t forget to check out VisitGreenvilleSC‘s calendar of events for even more things to do!
Recurring Events:
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 sommeliers.
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.
February 1 – 9
January 31 – February 16 – Warehouse Theatre – Jane Anger – 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 25 – February 9 – Centre Stage Theatre – Peter and the Starcatcher – In this adaptation of a prequel to Peter Pan and Wendy, this play provides a backstory for Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook.
February 1 – Hyatt Regency Greenville – Red Cross Gala For three decades, the Red Cross of South Carolina has hosted this event, a much-anticipated event raising funds for the South Carolina Region and our lifesaving mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Please join us for a fun-filled evening of wine tasting, silent auction, live auction and incredible stories from clients we serve.
February 1 – Peace Concert Hall – Marlon Wayans: Wild Child Tour – Actor, producer, comedian, writer, and film director, Marlon Wayans visits downtown Greenville for one night to share his comedic talent with us.
February 4 – 9 – Peace Concert Hall – Hamilton – The Peace Center proudly brings back Broadway’s epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, in this revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
February 4 – 9 – The Playhouse at Furman University – Sparta – The Trussup County Spartans, a team of high school wrestlers, are hungry for victory. The days until regionals are counting down, the expectation to perform is going up, and everyone on the team vies for a way to go to state, even as their world turns into a pressure cooker.
February 7 – 8 – Chautauqua Live Performance – Charlie Chaplin – More than history. More than a performance. More than a story. We are Chautauqua, a nonprofit, experiential oral tradition that brings history to life through interactive theater and compelling discussion aimed at stimulating critical thinking. As a non-profit dedicated to bringing history to life, our events are and always will be free, fun, and family-friendly. Get ready to laugh, cry, and have an all-around good time. Join us in making history. On Friday, the show will be at Simpsonville Arts Center, and the Saturday show will be at Wade Hampton High School.
February 10 – 16
January 31 – February 16 – Warehouse Theatre – Jane Anger – 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.
February 11-16 – Peace Concert Hall – Hamilton – The Peace Center proudly brings back Broadway’s epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, in this revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
February 15 – 16 – The Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre – Greenville Symphony, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro – The Marriage of Figaro is arguably one of the first true romantic comedies, beginning with its iconic and energetic overture. With a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, this story is an Enlightenment-era social commentary with lots of laughs thrown in. Many say the theme of this beloved opera is the beauty of forgiveness and redemption. Come see for yourself.
February 17 – 23
February 18 – 19 – Peace Concert Hall – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – Experience America’s most popular dance company when Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its unique mix of contemporary and classic movement to the stage. In this season celebrating lineage and legacy, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will perform the beloved masterpiece Revelations and will bring to life works by numerous choreographers for whom Mr. Ailey paved the way, reminding us that dance is both a reflection of our past and a guide to our future.
February 21 – 23 – Peace Concert Hall – Riverdance 30 – The New Generation – Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
February 21- Bon Secours – Winter Jam ‘25 Winter Jam 2025 with Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, NewSong, Micah Tyler, speaker Zane Black and MORE! For more info visit jamtour.com and we’ll see you at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday, February 21! Only $15 at the door, no tickets required.
February 24 – 28
February 26 – Peace Concert Hall – Alton Brown Live: The Last Bite – In Alton Brown Live: Last Bite, the famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen.
February 26 – Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium – Dancing with the Stars Straight from Hollywood, See Dancing with the Stars, Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnold and special guests to be announced! Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!
February 27 – 28 – Greenville Theatre – Jersey Boys – “Oh, What a Night!” Don’t miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning, blockbuster musical. Discover the true story behind legendary recording artist, The Four Seasons and their chart-topping hits “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like a Man”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, and more!
February 28 – Greenville Convention Center Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life inside the Greenville Convention Center. These stunningly beautiful exhibitions blend Van Gogh’s and Monet’s most celebrated works with cutting-edge projection technology and specially curated musical soundtracks to tell the stories of two of history’s most enduring and influential artists in a completely unforgettable cinematic multimedia experience. Wander through iconic works as they come alive around you, including beloved classics such as Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and “Café Terrace at Night” and Monet’s “Water Lilies Series, “Impression: Sunrise,” and “Poppies.”
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