MUMFORD & SONS
When foot-stomping, bearded bassist Ted Dwane underwent emergency brain surgery in June, millions of Mumford fans promised they would wait for the band to make their return. Fastforward three months and return they have—louder and rowdier than ever. Now, the boisterous Englishmen bring their act over the pond to the Upstate. Be prepared to belt out “Little Lion Man” Mumfordstyle. Foot-stomping required. Charter Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St, Simpsonville. Wed, 7:30pm. $35-$50. (864) 2413800, charteramphitheatre.com
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WEDDING FESTIVALS
Whether you’re getting married or just like to scrapbook your dream wedding, the fall wedding festival takes the stress out of scouring the Internet for the perfect photographer, caterer, and venue. The event covers everything from tabletops to theme ceremonies, and even includes workshops with wedding experts. And if your future hubby feels a little left out (doubtful), a Groom’s Expo will showcase the latest in men’s trends. TD Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. Thurs, 4–9pm. $9. (864) 235-5555, weddingfestivals.com
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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
When it rains, it pours. And with a record number of inches this summer, nothing could be more appropriate than a trip back to old Hollywood for one of the most iconic rainy-day musicals of all time. When Don Lockwood and his fellow actors make the switch to talkie films in the late 1920s, the forecast calls for drama, hilarity, and a high chance of romance. And with classic stage tunes like “All I Do Is Dream of You” and “Good Morning,” it won’t be long before you find yourself singing in the aisles. David Reid Theatre, Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E St John St, Spartanburg. Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Adults, $25; seniors, $24; juniors, $17. (864) 542-2787, spartanburglittletheatre.com
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THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
Ah, prom. A time for the perfect dress, slow dancing, and scratching your best friend’s eyes out. Meet the Marvelous Wonderettes, a dreamy female quartet whose performance at their 1958 prom turns sour when secrets and jealousies become exposed through pop hits like “Lipstick on Your Collar” and “Mr. Sandman.” Ten years later, the girls reunite for a one-night-only performance full of ’60s classics— and more drama than you can shake a can of Aquanet at. Greenville Little Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Adults, $30; seniors, $28; juniors, $20. (864) 2336238, greenvillelittletheatre.org
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CATS
When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS debuted in 1981, we started looking at the stray cats in our neighborhood a little bit differently. Billed as the second longest-running production in Broadway history, the T.S. Eliot– takeoff spawned classic songs like “Memory” and introduced the phrase “jellicle” to the dictionary. Flat Rock Playhouse brings the junkyard downtown in their production, promising an evening of feline fun for the whole family. Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, 125 S Main St, Hendersonville. Wed–Sat, 8pm; Thurs–Sun, 2pm. $40. (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org
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CASEY ABRAMS
He may not have won American Idol, but Casey Abrams certainly won over fans with his gritty singing voice and fearless attitude. Abrams takes the stage in Fountain Inn to perform tracks from his self-titled debut album, playing the virtuoso roles of singer, guitarist, and songwriter all in one evening. Fountain Inn Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 315 N Main St, Fountain Inn. Sat, 7:30pm. $20-$25. (864) 409-1050, ftinnarts.org
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