FeastivALL To-Go 2021
1010 Bridge Restaurant & Catering 1010 Bridge Road, Charleston, WVGet the tastiest ticket in town and join us for our annual fundraiser in support of FestivALL's vibrant arts programming and entertainment experiences. Join us and celebrate this revamped food & drink affair to-go or delivery! Each ticket gets you: - 3-course gourmet meal from 1010 Bridge and Chef Paul Smith - Beer & wine […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVShop West Virginia's most talented artists at The Capitol Market every weekend until mid-July. Peruse the outdoor market for fresh local produce and flowers, and stop by the FestivALL stall to shop with your local artisans.These uniquely handmade products feature bath & body goods, jewelry, glasswork, sculpture, woodwork, textiles, printmaking and more! Each weekend, and a […]
WV Museum of Music Grand Opening
Charleston Town Center 3000 CHARLESTON TOWN CENTER, Charleston, WVThe companion to the WVMHoF's Hall of Fame Store which showcases the 56 WVMHoF inductees, the new 3,600 square foot Museum of Music will be filled with interactive exhibits, memorabilia, instruments, archival photos, and recordings from the WVMHoF's extensive collection.Location: 2nd Floor at the Charleston Town Center Mall Performances from 2-4:30PM *2016 wvmhof inductee john "some […]
Virtuoso Violins from Lincoln Center, NYC
Charleston Chamber Music SocietyThis event was recorded live at Lincoln Center in New York City featuring performers from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and guest pianist, Orion Weiss. Weiss has been a soloist with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Tune in for the premiere on June 12 at 7PM. The program will remain live for viewers […]
ARTbus
Charleston's ARTbus is back! Designs have been submitted and now it is time for the public to vote on the finalists! Visit us at festivallcharleston.com to cast your vote through June 26th for the design you want to see on a 29' KRT bus. The winner will be announced on Sunday June 27th. This mobile […]
Contemporary/Lyrical Dance Class
Magic Island 101 Kanawha Boulevard West, Charleston, WVJoin River City Youth Ballet Ensemble teacher, Emily Hanna for a ballet-based contemporary class that encourages freedom of movement and expression. For middle and high school students and adults. About the instructor: Emily Hanna Emily began her study of dance at the age of 3 in Charleston, WV. At a young age, she showed a talent and […]
Paul Thorn, Amythyst Kiah, John Ellison, and more on Mountain Stage
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVThis live music radio show is produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music to 280 public radio stations nationwide. Become a part of the small, but live audience (or tune in to the livestream) when guest host Kathy Mattea welcomes Paul Thorn, Amythyst Kiah, John Ellison, and more. This show will […]
Live Music Bingo
Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WVCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! June 14 features: Three's Company Blues. June 21 features: TBD Free to play! Prizes Awarded!1 A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, you’ll mark spaces on […]
Take-and-Make Activity with KCPL
Kanawha County Public Library Teen Services Facebook page Charleston, WVJoin Kanawha County Public Library for their take on the popular online technique of reverse painting on glass*. Pick up your Take and Make kit at any KCPL location starting the week prior to the event. Watch the tutorial video on KCPL’s social media pages to follow along starting 1pm on June 15. *For safety reasons, this activity will […]
History Alive: Nellie Bly
KCPL Zoom Charleston, WVNellie Bly, adventurer, inventor, and ground-breaking investigative reporter was the pen name of Elizabeth Jane Cochrane. In 1887, to be hired as a reporter with Pulitzer’s New York The World, she feigned insanity to get committed to a lunatic asylum with no guarantee of release. Her subsequent articles on the conditions and treatment of the […]
Virtual Storytime
Kanawha County Public LibraryEnjoy a new story with Kanawha County Public Library each week on Facebook. Plus get suggestions for other great books for children.Ages birth-5 Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 5
Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 5 of Three Things! This special FestivALL episode will take place, for the first time in over a year, in-person!This episode features business owner Paul Greco, artist Newman Jackson, and spiritual director Megan Lyon.LOCATION: Red Carpet Lounge - parking lot (enter in between Red Carpet Patio & Tricky Fish)Enjoy fellowship, […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WVThe premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the dark deeds of her past. Tickets: $15 for adults $8 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thank you to our generous sponsor
Pre-Game Concert at Power Park
Power Park 601 Morris St., Charleston, WVHead over to Power Park before the game starts to catch a concert featuring local musicians on the stage behind the press box. WV Power hosts the Gastonia Honey Hunters – game starts at 7:05, music at 5:30 Tickets Available at the gate or in advance at www.wvpower.com or 304-344-2287
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WVThe premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the dark deeds of her past. Tickets: $15 for adults $8 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thank you to our generous sponsor
Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty
"From Doodle to Delight - Vibrant Florals with Mel" Join us for this hour-long floral workshop led by local artist Melissa Doty! We will start with doodles of flowers and vases and end with the creation of a modern, vibrant floral still life! Suitable for adults and children over 12, this workshop is a laid-back exercise in creativity, color […]
Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty
"From Doodle to Delight - Vibrant Florals with Mel" Join us for this hour-long floral workshop led by local artist Melissa Doty! We will start with doodles of flowers and vases and end with the creation of a modern, vibrant floral still life! Suitable for adults and children over 12, this workshop is a laid-back exercise in creativity, color […]
Full Color Magazine
Capitol Midwestern Baseball Field Bigley & Garrison Ave, WVCome by and help decorate the exterior of the left field fence at the Capital Midwestern-Bigley lower field and learn about the Magazine Branch – Charleston’s largest watershed.All ages welcome. Material used is Put-in-Cups (example shown on the right)
Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty
"From Doodle to Delight - Vibrant Florals with Mel" Join us for this hour-long floral workshop led by local artist Melissa Doty! We will start with doodles of flowers and vases and end with the creation of a modern, vibrant floral still life! Suitable for adults and children over 12, this workshop is a laid-back exercise in creativity, color […]
Pre-Game Concert at Power Park
Power Park 601 Morris St., Charleston, WVHead over to Power Park before the game and stick around afterwards to catch a concert featuring local artist, Shelem, on the stage behind the press box. WV Power hosts the Gastonia Honey Hunters – game starts at 7:05, music at 5:30 Tickets Available at the gate or in advance at www.wvpower.com or 304-344-2287
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WVThe premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the dark deeds of her past.Tickets:$15 for adults$8 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thank you to our generous sponsor
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WVThe premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the dark deeds of her past. Tickets: $15 for adults $8 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thank you to our generous sponsor
Charleston Social History Bike Tour
Charleston, WV Charleston, WVThis free bike tour led by Dan Taylor will cover topics such as the Civil War, Civil Rights, Women's History, and more. Enjoy this guided bike tour through Charleston's West Side, Downtown, and East End. Helmets are required.Riders will will meet in front of Taylor Books at 226 Capitol Street.
Live Music Bingo
Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WVCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! June 14 features: Three's Company Blues. June 21 features: TBD Free to play! Prizes Awarded!1 A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, you’ll mark spaces on […]
Modernism in the Mountains
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVAIA WV presents "Modernism in the Mountains" a documentary film highlighting modern architecture in West Virginia including the designs by the father of the Bauhaus movement, Walter Gropius. Winners of the 2021 AIA WV Excellence in Architecture Awards will be announced and the film will be followed by a performance from the Charleston Ballet, "Triadisches Ballet" in Bauhaus-inspired […]
Virtual Storytime
Kanawha County Public LibraryJoin the Kanawha County Public Library on Facebook each Wednesday for virtual storytime where they will share a new story online each week! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what […]
Artist Workshop with Brianna Taft
Join local artist, Brianna Taft, in printmaking 101 workshop. Limited spots are available for each hour-long workshop and all materials and supplies will be provided. Brianna will introduce attendees to relief/linocut and planographic/monotype printmaking. You will leave the workshop with several editions of a master plate (linocut) and two prints from their monoprint.Ages 8+up.Registration required in […]
Artist Workshop with Brianna Taft
Join local artist, Brianna Taft, in printmaking 101 workshop. Limited spots are available for each hour-long workshop and all materials and supplies will be provided. Brianna will introduce attendees to relief/linocut and planographic/monotype printmaking. You will leave the workshop with several editions of a master plate (linocut) and two prints from their monoprint. Ages 8+up. […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WVThe premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the dark deeds of her past. Tickets: $15 for adults $8 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thank you to our generous sponsor
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WVThe premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the dark deeds of her past. Tickets: $15 for adults $8 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thank you to our generous sponsor
A Film Under the Stars presented by WVIFF
Starlings Coffee & Provisions 1599a Washington St. E, Charleston, WVWVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars!Bring a chair, bring a friend, and enjoy a screening of School of Rock in the great outdoors of Charleston, WV. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at Starlings. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thanks to our generous sponsors Previous Next
Artist Workshops – Black Locust
Black Locust Woodshop 818 Lee Street E, Charleston, WVSatuday June 26 at 11AM: Woodworking - Creating the classic three-legged stool Join us for this fun project building a classic “milking stool”. Parts will be pre-cut and ready to assemble so no woodworking skills are required. Class will last 60-90 minutes. For ages 16+up. Registration in advance is required. Limited spots available, no walk-ups. […]
Artist Workshops – Black Locust
Black Locust Woodshop 818 Lee Street E, Charleston, WVSatuday June 26 at 11AM: Woodworking - Creating the classic three-legged stool Join us for this fun project building a classic “milking stool”. Parts will be pre-cut and ready to assemble so no woodworking skills are required. Class will last 60-90 minutes. For ages 16+up. Registration in advance is required. Limited spots available, no walk-ups. […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WVThe premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the dark deeds of her past. Tickets: $15 for adults $8 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Thank you to our generous sponsor
Artist Workshops – Black Locust
Black Locust Woodshop 818 Lee Street E, Charleston, WVSatuday June 26 at 11AM: Woodworking - Creating the classic three-legged stool Join us for this fun project building a classic “milking stool”. Parts will be pre-cut and ready to assemble so no woodworking skills are required. Class will last 60-90 minutes. For ages 16+up. Registration in advance is required. Limited spots available, no walk-ups. […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. Open Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm. This year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display and sell their works at a rotating booth from […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. Open Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm. This year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display and sell their works at a rotating booth from […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 6
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 6 of Three Things! This special FestivALL episode will take place, for the first time in over a year, in-person!This episode features Ron Sowell, Sarah Plumley, and Ben Salango.LOCATION: Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden at the Clay Center. Please enter through the main, front doors of the building.Enjoy fellowship, the […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 7
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 7 of Three Things! This special FestivALL episode will take place, for the first time in over a year, in-person!This episode features co-owner of Kinship Goods Dan Davis, musician Shelem- Isaac Fadiga, and founder of Cafe Appalachia Cheryl Laws. LOCATION: Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden at the Clay Center. Please enter […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 8
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 8 of Three Things! This episode features CEO/Executive Director of WV Health Right Dr. Angie Settle, filmmaker John Nakashima, and Writer/ Translator/Lyricist/Photographer Randi Ward. LOCATION: Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden at the Clay Center. Please enter through the main, front doors of the building. Enjoy fellowship, the beautiful newly renovated Sculpture […]
Sound Checks with Southern Avenue
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVSOUND CHECKS – DON’T MISS CHARLESTON’S HOTTEST LIVE MUSIC SERIES!Nobody brings you closer to today’s rising stars than Sound Checks. We invite you to join the party, step on to the Clay Center stage, and enjoy the best music from local and national emerging artists. Be a part of the scene at Sound Checks!October 8, 7:30pmSouthern […]
Foam at the Dome
Foam at the Dome 1600 Washington St., Charleston, WVFoam at the Dome returns on October 9th and features the Hops & Heat Chili Cookoff presented by Encova Insurance.With a special date comes a special time and location for this year only! In 2021, we'll hold Foam at the Dome right in the heart of the East End at the intersection of Elizabeth St. […]
Charleston Light Opera Guild presents ‘Putting it Together’
Charleston Light Opera GuildBack by popular demand and one-night only! The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present Putting It Together, featuring the songs of lyricist/composer Stephen Sondheim from 13 of hismusical theater productions and is a review with a plot.A married couple hosts the husband’s young business associate, along with an uninvited guest, at a house party following a […]
Live Music Bingo
Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WVCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! Music: The John Inghram Band featuring John (of course) Bud Carroll, Randy Gilkey, and Andrew Gillum.Free to play! Prizes Awarded!A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 9
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 9 of Three Things during FestivFALL! This episode features Musician John Inghram, Owner of Rock City Cake Co. Morgan Morrison, and Greta McClain of GoodSpace Murals.Location: The Capitol Market, 800 Smith St. FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal story of where they […]
POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING NEW SHOW DATES IN CHARLESTON, WV.Each year AAC gathers artists from Southern West Virginia to create live theatre with a distinctly Appalachian voice. They will present The Telltale Lilac Bush, adapted by our company playwright A.E. Gill, chronicles 5 of Ruth Ann Musick's classic […]
Party in the Patch
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVCelebrate Fall at Capitol Market! Join our Party in the Patch: Presented by West Virginia American Water on October 16th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! This autumn bash for all ages features exclusive fall vendors, fun photo-ops, and free children's activities including pumpkin painting via reservation at the Capitol Market's website here: PUMPKIN PAINTING […]
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame – Inductees Tell Their Stories & Sing Their Songs
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame 3000 Charleston Town Center, Charleston, West VirginiaWVMHoF inductees tell their stories - and sing their songs Bob Thompson, Larry Groce and John Ellison offer anecdotes and advicefor establishing a music career in the Mountain StateMusician/Producer Don Dixon, keyboardist Randy Gilkey andcaterer Debbie Matthews will tell their stories The WVMHoF will host a special edition of its "Music Career Counseling Program" in conjunction […]
POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVEach year AAC gathers artists from Southern West Virginia to create live theatre with a distinctly Appalachian voice. They will present The Telltale Lilac Bush, adapted by our company playwright A.E. Gill, chronicles 5 of Ruth Ann Musick's classic ghost stories from Appalachia; "Skeleton Hand," "Seven Bones," "Rose Run," "The Telltale Lilac Bush," and "Flora." The Telltale […]
GoodSpace Mural Unveiling
Lee Street Lounge 222 Lee Street, Charleston, West VirginiaWe are excited to unveil Charleston's GoodSpace Mural! Greta McLain and her team at GoodSpace Murals have been working hard since FestivALL in June to create a colorful and vibrant mural that reflects the history and the people of the valley. As we close out FestivFALL, we will reveal this delightful masterpiece that is now on the […]
POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVEach year AAC gathers artists from Southern West Virginia to create live theatre with a distinctly Appalachian voice. They will present The Telltale Lilac Bush, adapted by our company playwright A.E. Gill, chronicles 5 of Ruth Ann Musick's classic ghost stories from Appalachia; "Skeleton Hand," "Seven Bones," "Rose Run," "The Telltale Lilac Bush," and "Flora." The Telltale […]
Charleston ARTbus Unveiling
Wonder Mural 313 Washington St. W, Charleston, West VirginiaWe are excited to unveil the winning submission for the SECOND Charleston ARTbus! On October 20 Charleston's second ARTbus will be parked out in front of the Wonder Mural on Charleston's West Side! When you head down to the West Side to dine local on Friday evening, stop by and check it out! This project […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 1
John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center 815 Court St., Charleston, WVFestivALL is excited to present Season 7, Episode of Three Things!Season 7: Episode 1 guests are Judge Maryclaire Akers, Musician Holly Forbes, and Chef Anthony WilkinsLocation: John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education and Community Center| 815 Court St.FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 2
FestivALL presents Season 7: Episode 2 of Three Things!This episode of Three Things will feature Artist Ellie Schaul, Attorney Lia DiTrapano Fairless, and Food & Travel Editor, Writer and Marketer Steven Keith . FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 3
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 7: Episode 3 of Three Things! This episode will feature Artist Nichole Westfall, Dance Instructor Mary Louise King, and Executive Director of the Huntington Symphony Orchestra Ian Jessee! Beer & wine will be available for purchase thanks to the Wine Shop, and live music will be performed by the Three Things band featuring Larry […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 1st Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm In addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 1st Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm In addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 2nd Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court.HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pmIn addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display and sell […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 2nd Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm In addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 4
The Clay Center Sculpture Garden 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things! Episode 4 will feature Artist Laura Alvis, Business Owner Vince Gorby, and World's Strongest Man (2006) Phil Pfister.FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going. Do you enjoy this […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 3rd Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm In addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 3rd Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm In addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 4th Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm In addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 4th Weekend
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. HOURS: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm In addition to this year's Capitol Street Art Fair (June 25-26), this year’s group of juried FestivALL artists will display […]
“Show Your Pride” Window Display Contest
Charleston, WV Charleston, WVEvent Details Using the colors of the rainbow, businesses throughout Charleston use their storefronts to turn the city in to a work of art! Vote for your favorite on the Rainbow Pride WV Facebook page through June 23rd.Winner will be announced Sunday, June 26th! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to […]
Downtown Open
Sidewalks of Downtown CharlestonCharleston Area Alliance invites you to head to downtown Charleston and enjoy this pop up putt putt course sponsored by City of Charleston and FestivALL Charleston. You may pick up and return putters and balls at any of these locations: Taylor Books, Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, Art Emporium or Tony the Tailor. THANK YOU […]
WVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars: ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’
Starlings Coffee & Provisions 1599a Washington St. E, Charleston, WVThe West Virginia International Film Festival presents A Film Under the Stars during FestivALL! Bring a chair, bring a friend, and enjoy a screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in the great outdoors of Charleston, WV. Location: Starlings Coffee & Provisions Door at 8:30pm Movie at 9:00pm Made to order food and beverages (beer […]
FestivALL Porch Parade
Charleston, WV Charleston, WVJoin us for a vibrant celebration of the creativity and spirit of FestivALL! In 2021 we re-imagined our parade to keep ALL safe, and we loved it so much we decided to bring it back-- Neighborhood stoops, porches and yards will turn into into works of art with stationary "floats"! These "floats" will be commissioned by […]
2022 Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVArt-for-ALL is a juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in 13 WV counties. Check out the exhibition in the Ticketing Lobby of the Clay Center or on the FestivALL Neighborhood Arts Facebook page. Exhibition open during Clay Center hours:Tuesday-Saturday | 10am-5pmSunday | 12pm-5pmMonday | ClosedThe exhibition will close with an awards ceremony on June […]
Second Sundays in the Studio
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVJoin us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio every second Sunday from 1-3 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! This is a drop in event and no reservation is necessary. All supplies included in the cost of admission to the Clay Center. Plan Your Visit!
Carriage Trail Walk with Music, Art, Dance
Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WVFestivALL welcomes you to take a shaded stroll on this .65 mile trail to experience the arts in a not so typical place. Enjoy live music, an interactive jam session with Katzendrummers, music by Jeremiah & Brittany, an acoustic performance by Shane Meade dances by JADCO Contemporary Dance Company, interactive art activities, and more around every turn!Location/Parking: Sunrise […]
TGKVF 60th Anniversary Celebration: STEAM for All
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaJoin the celebration! The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation invites you to celebrate their 60th anniversary - kicking off with STEAM for All at Slack Plaza & Brawley Walkway A free, family-friendly event: STEAM for All is an array of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities for families, in partnership with the Clay Center […]
TGKVF 60th Anniversary Celebration: Lunchtime with the Arts
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaThe celebration continues! Join The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Monday 6/13-Wednesday 6/15 every day from 11AM-1PM at Slack Plaza, City Center Lunchtime with the Arts - Free lunchtime concerts in City Center and a Community mural project led by local artist Nichole Westfall will invite anyone wishing to pick up a paintbrush and contribute to […]
Kiwanis Corporate Regatta
Kanawha County Public LibraryThe Kiwanis Corporate Regatta is an exciting miniature "yacht" race that raises much needed funds for the Kanawha County Public Library and other Kiwanins charities. The competitors use super soaker water guns to power their model yachts across the fountain waters. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Monday, June 20 […]
FestiVIOLA
Woman's Club of Charleston 1600 Virginia St., Charleston, WVA recital celebrating the viola in all its glory! This variety show features members of the Valley Violists, playing solos and multi-viola ensembles.Special guests: WVU Professor, Andrea Houde and members of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Di Gregorio and Sandra GroceTickets: $5Tickets sold at door. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d […]
TGKVF 60th Anniversary Celebration: Lunchtime with the Arts
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia
ARTbus Unveiling
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaCharleston's ARTbus is back! Designs have been submitted and one design has been chosen! This mobile mural will be unveiled on June 14th and begin hosting thousands of commuters! This year's ARTbus winner is Melissa Doty! THANK YOU to our generous sponsors Previous Next Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to […]
Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series
Kanawha County Public LibraryBringing a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math speakers to WV’s capitol city, the Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series presents Carl Zimmer, science journalist, for his talk “The Age of Viruses and Viral Disinformation: Making Sense of the Pandemic”. Zimmer writes for the New York Times, National Geographic, and NPR, as well as many popular books. Talk: 6-7pmBook […]
Community Drum Circle
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaCreate beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience necessary. Instruments available, but bring a drum or shaker if you have one. Facilitated by Sheila McEntee and Al Peery of Drum n Fun. Presented by
TGKVF 60th Anniversary Celebration: Lunchtime with the Arts
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia
Live Music Bingo
Tricky Fish 1611 Washington St. E, Charleston, WVCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! Music by 11:11Free to play! Prizes Awarded!A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, you’ll mark spaces on the provided bingo cards based on songs and random […]
You Might As Well Live
Unity Church 804 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WVThe one-person play, You Might As Well Live, explores the life, loves, and legacy of literary icon and sharp-tongued member of the Algonquin Round Table - Dorothy Rothschild Parker.More details coming soon!On the eve of her death, and determined to be remembered as more than the creator of such quips as "The overseas crossing was […]
Rolls on the River
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVRolls on the River welcomes you for an epic pepperoni roll feast and more!Sample pepperoni rolls from a variety of local restaurants and businesses, craft beer, WV artisans, live music, a kids' area and more! Tickets:Adult-General Admission: $35.00 (8 tasting tickets, 5 beer tasting tickets)Non-Alcohol Admission: $20.00 (8 tasting tickets, 3 water tickets)Kid's Area: $15 for […]
Downtown ArtWalk
Sidewalks of Downtown CharlestonStroll downtown Charleston, WV and visit unique businesses, featuring area artists showcasing their diverse talents! Enjoy street performers, live music, musical easels, and more as you move through the venues!Participating shops are located along Quarrier, Capitol, Lee, Summers and Hale streets in Downtown Charleston and feature a variety of art and goods – from paintings […]
Open Mic Night
Folklore Music Exchange 1025 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WVOpen Mic Night at Folklore Music Exchange Musical acts, comedians, storytellers, magicians..all are welcome! Sign-ups start at 5:30pm. There are 15 slots available with each performer getting 10 minutes. Full sound will be provided, along with an acoustic guitar and a keyboard, but feel free to bring your own instruments. Space is limited, no drumkits […]
Art-After-Dark
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVWhen the gallery lights go down, the party lights come up for Art After Dark! The Clay Center Juliet museum will, once again, transform into a hot spot of activity and entertainment after the downtown Charleston ArtWalk featuring music by DJ Vinyl Village. Check back in for more details about interactive art experiences and more!This FREE Art […]
2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
Kanawha United Presbyterian 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WVEnjoy the artistry of quilting as both old and new quilts are displayed on the pews of the historic sanctuary of Kanawha Church. The event is free to participants and the public. New this year, participants may display handcrafted needlework. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey […]
Live on the Levee with Ranky Tanky and More!
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVEnjoy an evening by the Kanawha River for Live on the Levee, a FREE Friday night concert series in Charleston, WV! This special FestivALL Live on the Levee is presented by our friends at FOOTMAD.Live on the Levee concerts take place every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends and feature local and regional […]
‘Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
Charleston Light Opera GuildThe Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of 'Bonne & Clyde'' between June 17 and 26, 2022 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! “Bonnie & Clyde” is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and a book by Ivan Menchell. The score combines blues, gospel, rockabilly with traditional Broadway music.At […]
CAMC Foundation “Run for Your Life”
Presenting the 2022 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life! All funds raised benefit awareness and screening initiatives for colorectal cancer. This 2.5-Mile Walk/5-Mile Run is to raise funds and awareness for colorectal cancer. The race was created in 2004 by friends to honor a Charleston Daily Mail Sports Editor, Jody Jividen, who passed away from colorectal […]
Over The Edge
Downtown Truist Building & Davis Park 300 Summers St., Charleston, WVOver the Edge is an urban rapelling experience where participants will rappel 211 feet from the Downtnown Truist Building in support of the YWCA Racial Justice Endowment Campaign. Participants will crowdfund $1,000 or more to secure their rappel spot!Register by May 10 to reserve & fund your spot! Click here for more info Presented by […]
Dance FestivALL: Tentacle Tribe Masterclass
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVAfter over a decade of experience as professional dancers and choreographers, Elon Höglund and Emmanuelle Lê Phan, founders of Tentacle Tribe, have developed a unique approach to movement. The Tentacle Tribe approach is a concept-based improvisation system, inspired by a wide range of movement philosophies and studies in human anatomy. Putting high emphasis on awareness […]
2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
Kanawha United Presbyterian 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WVEnjoy the artistry of quilting as both old and new quilts are displayed on the pews of the historic sanctuary of Kanawha Church. The event is free to participants and the public. New this year, participants may display handcrafted needlework. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey […]
Dance FestivALL: Tentacle Tribe Workshop
A workshop that includes a mix of several influences converging into a strong and precise dance. A mix of concepts from breaking, popping and perhaps contemporary dance, will be the foundation of each exercise. Floor exercises, inversions, "freezes", traveling across the floor to work on flow, dynamics and control. Refinement of concepts, where we'll play with […]
Ice Cream & The Arts
Elk City 615 Tennessee Ave, CharlestonFun for the whole family! Ice Cream & the Arts is a street fair and chalk art festival in the Elk City District of the West Side produced by Charleston Main Streets. Free Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream and Dancing Dog Ice Cream is available to attendees as local artists and The Chalking Dad Erik Greenawalt create their own chalk masterpieces. Attendees will enjoy […]
You Might As Well Live
Unity Church 804 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WVThe one-person play, You Might As Well Live, explores the life, loves, and legacy of literary icon and sharp-tongued member of the Algonquin Round Table - Dorothy Rothschild Parker. More details coming soon! On the eve of her death, and determined to be remembered as more than the creator of such quips as "The overseas […]
Juneteenth Celebration
FacebookA day of camaraderie, history, and showcasing state-wide talent commemorating the holiday that celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. Join the Herbert Henderson Office of Minoirty Affairs in celebrating Juneteenth 2022 with music, games and fun for everyone! Thank you to our generous sponsor Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d […]
The Mayor’s Concert
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaWe will present annual The Mayor’s Concert for the first time since 2019! This year's event will take place in the newly renovated City Center at Slack Plaza and will feature Boston based blues band GA-20, Aristotle Jones, and the Carpenter Ants featuring Laura Nadeau!Also for the first time ever, this year's concert will be free and outside, welcoming […]
Yoga in the Park
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVSaturday, June 18, 7:45-9PM Wind-down with the sun. Join Nina Casto, Folded Leaf Yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner and Massage Therapist in training, for a 75 min Basic Sunset Yoga flow. All levels welcome. Must bring your own mat and props. Saturday, June 25, 9-10AM Get your day flowing! Join Stephanie Legg, RYT500 Yoga Teacher and Integrative […]
‘Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
Charleston Light Opera GuildThe Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of 'Bonne & Clyde'' between June 17 and 26, 2022 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! “Bonnie & Clyde” is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and a book by Ivan Menchell. The score combines blues, gospel, rockabilly with traditional Broadway […]
WV Birthday Celebration Concert
Kanawha State Forest 7420 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston, WVFor more than 20 years, the Kanawha State Forest Foundation has hosted the Kanawha Valley Community Band for a concert honoring WV Day.All are welcome! Come enjoy the forest as the music echoes through it and stick around afterwards for some birthday cake to honor our great state.The concert will take place on the lawn […]
Authors’ Roundtable
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WVCurated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate, Marc Harshman, this year's panel will feature award-winning fiction authors Jason Kapcala, Jayne Moore Waldrop, and Larry Thacker.Each will read selections from their more recent books, share insights regarding their chosen medium and reflect upon the current state of the literary world. The authors will also be open […]
Dance FestivALL with Tentacle Tribe
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVIn this work by Tentacle Tribe, the free-spirited pair combines elements of contemporary dance, street dance and martial arts in a physical score that echoes the subtle pulse of respiration. Inhalations and exhalations sculpt the group’s gestures and movements. The interconnected bodies form striking human structures that shift, alter, evolve in synergy with the music. The […]
“A French Connection” at First Presby
First Presbyterian ChurchA former student of First Presby Organist Emerita Carol Eich, David Houston returns to present a concert of French music. Mr. Houston is currently Associate for Music & Liturgy at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in College Park, MD and Dean of the DC Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Have a few minutes to […]
‘Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
Charleston Light Opera GuildThe Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of 'Bonne & Clyde'' between June 17 and 26, 2022 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! “Bonnie & Clyde” is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and a book by Ivan Menchell. The score combines blues, gospel, rockabilly with traditional Broadway music.At […]
Appalachian Festival of Young Voices
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVThis is the final concert of a national children's chorus festival that is produced by the Appalchian Children's Chorus, this year hosting children and boy choirs from Wyoming, Arizona, Minneasota, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The concert will be conducted by world renown compoer/conductor, Dr. Rollo Dilworth, Dr. Selina Midkiff, and Christopher Brown. The approximate 100 […]
We Banjo 3, Southern Avenue, Lilli Lewis and more on Mountain Stage
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVBe a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music!This episode of Mountain Stage is hosted by Kathy Mattea and features Southern Avenue, We Banjo 3, Lilli Lewis, and more artists TBA! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS More details below Ticket Info All tickets to this show are e-tickets, […]
Kanawha City Mural Community Paint Day
Risk Fas Check 5231 MacCorkle Ave, Charleston, WVA Kanawha City public art mural is taking shape on the façade of Risk Fas Check Market on MacCorkle Ave SE.Marking the first large-scale mural to be created in Kanawha City, there are large spans that need to be painted! Mallory is asking the community to help fill in these blocks with color.The process will […]
Kanawha City Mural Community Paint Day
Risk Fas Check 5231 MacCorkle Ave, Charleston, WVA Kanawha City public art mural is taking shape on the façade of Risk Fas Check Market on MacCorkle Ave SE.Marking the first large-scale mural to be created in Kanawha City, there are large spans that need to be painted! Mallory is asking the community to help fill in these blocks with color.The process will […]
The Charleston Civic Chorus
Charleston Baptist Temple 209 Morris Street, Charleston, WVEnjoy an evening of choral music from a varied vocal heritage. This event is free to attend and you can learn more about Charleston Civic Chorus here.
Live Music Bingo
Fife Street Brewing 180 Summers St, Charleston, WVCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! Band TBA.Free to play! Prizes Awarded!A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, you’ll mark spaces on the provided bingo cards based on songs and random happenings […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 5
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things!This episode features Lady D, Louis Argento and Amanda Jane.This episode will take place inside the Capitol Market at 800 Smith St.General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show) FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal story […]
Kaleidoscope by Girl Scouts of Black Diamond
Jarrett Construction Mansion (on National Register of Historic Places) 1605 Virginia St E, Charleston, WVKaleidoscope, hosted by Girl Scouts of Black Diamond, features a brilliant array of West Virginia artistry. West Virginia artisans: Tom Acosta, Lauren Elizabeth Campbell, Janet Chambers, Dina Bernardes Foster, Sharon Harms, and JP Owens will each teach an art class to 25 Girl Scouts around the state prior to the event, enriching 150 total Girl […]
The Wake Up Call: A West Virginia Hero’s Life (WV Documentary Premiere)
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV“The Wake Up Call,” documentary by Storyline Motion Pictures is about the remarkable and heroic international life of West Virginia native Dave Evans. He had a notable, worldly career until the age of 68. Pre-show Reception at 6pm in the Culture Center's Great HallScreening begins at 7 pmPanel Discussion to follow screening Presented by West Virginia International Film Festival and […]
Home by 10
Pop-up Venue 186 Summers St., Charleston, West VirginiaA monthly house show and pop-up show series welcoming local talent to perform at intimate spaces around Charleston, WV. This event features Charleston, WV band Static Fur, and Red Audio. Location: 186 Summers St. Produced by the Sage Soul Productions team (Christopher Vincent, Mallory Richards and Aaron Fisher), this intimate performance experience welcomes artists and the community to […]
Live on the Levee with Remember Jones and more!
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVEnjoy an evening by the Kanawha River for Live on the Levee, a FREE Friday night concert series in Charleston, WV! Remember Jones, a one-of-a-kind soul/pop singer, storyteller, and bandleader, brings his original music, high energy, show-band staging, and creative theatricality to Live on the Levee. Local favorites The Company Stores open the evening.Live on the […]
‘Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
Charleston Light Opera GuildThe Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of 'Bonne & Clyde'' between June 17 and 26, 2022 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! “Bonnie & Clyde” is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and a book by Ivan Menchell. The score combines blues, gospel, rockabilly with traditional Broadway […]
Yoga in the Park
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVSaturday, June 18, 7:45-9PM Wind-down with the sun. Join Nina Casto, Folded Leaf Yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner and Massage Therapist in training, for a 75 min Basic Sunset Yoga flow. All levels welcome. Must bring your own mat and props. Saturday, June 25, 9-10AM Get your day flowing! Join Stephanie Legg, RYT500 Yoga Teacher and Integrative […]
Dizzy Doc Balloon Sculpture
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVBack by popular demand! Aaron Hay (Dizzy Doc) will construct a massive balloon sculpture, the likes of which have delighted FestivALL attendees for years. Enjoy visits throughout the creation starting June 22, and see the complete creation on June 25! For over 23 years, Aaron has been making art with the medium of Balloons! This […]
Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Diversified Energy
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WVHead downtown two days art, music, and more!We’ve invited over 50+ local and regional artisans to sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, glass work, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music and and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the […]
Children’s Art Fair
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WVThe Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate […]
Poems While You Wait
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WVWV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman along with poets Elizabeth Savage and Art Stringer will create original, one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you!Visit the poets in the Taylor Books Annex Gallery, select a topic, and they'll begin writing! $5 suggested donation to purchase a poem goes back to FestivALL. Thank you for your support! Have a few […]
Freedom Celebration
Calvary Baptist Church 510 Maryland Avenue, Charleston, WVSingers and instrumentalists from area churches and organizations combine to present this 6th annual festivALL patriotic concert. Barry Skeenes, Music Director, conducts selections commemorating our country’s independence and other struggles for freedom including favorites such as Wilhousky’s Battle Hymn of the Republic, Stars and Stripes Forever, God Bless America and God Bless the U.S.A., as […]
The WV Music Hall of Fame hosts Photographic Exhibit: Skyline Bluegrass Festival
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame 3000 Charleston Town Center, Charleston, West VirginiaThe West Virginia Music Hall of Fame and Photographer Pat Bauserman have created an exhibit documenting The Skyline Bluegrass Festival which was held from 1976 to 1985 in Greenbrier County, WV. With visuals, narratives, and a short video, the exhibit will illustrate the festival’s significance in the musical history of West Virginia and Appalachia. This exhibit opening […]
Wine & Jazz Music Festival
University of Charleston 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE,, Charleston, West VirginiaFund for the Arts and Spilman Thomas & Battle present the best summer party in Charleston!Join your friends on Saturday, June 25th on the lawn at the University of Charleston for a full day of renowned jazz musicians, superb regional wines, craft beers, and phenomenal food!Performers include:Empire Strikes BrassBeggars ClanThe Bob Thompson UnitFour ChillMinor SwingPurchase […]
Mountain Moves WV Performance Project
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Little Theater 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVProfessional contemporary dance, live music, food and drink and conversations with the artists bringing together the choreography of local dance artists Heather Looney and Rob Royce together with Bone and Fiddle Arts Collective (OH), Full Circle Dance Company (MD) and live music performed by Minor Swing. Following the 1 hour performance the audience is invited to […]
‘Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
Charleston Light Opera GuildThe Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of 'Bonne & Clyde'' between June 17 and 26, 2022 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! “Bonnie & Clyde” is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and a book by Ivan Menchell. The score combines blues, gospel, rockabilly with traditional Broadway […]
Children’s Art Fair
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WVThe Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate […]
2022 Art-for-ALL Juried Kids’ Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Art-for-ALL, a kids' juried art exhibition at the Clay Center. Attendees will experience talent from budding artists in grades pre-k through 6th from 13 West Virginia counties.This awards ceremony will recognize all the participants and winners of this 13-county children’s juried art exhibition. Thank you to our generous sponsors Previous Next Have a […]
Air Play presented by West Virginia International Yeager Airport
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVFestivALL will bring this unique theatrical mix of visual art and circus style adventure back to Charleston, WV!Ride the wind and dream with AIR PLAY, a modern spectacle that brings to life the very air we breathe. Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen […]
‘Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
Charleston Light Opera GuildThe Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of 'Bonne & Clyde'' between June 17 and 26, 2022 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! “Bonnie & Clyde” is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and a book by Ivan Menchell. The score combines blues, gospel, rockabilly with traditional Broadway […]
James McMurtry, Sammy Rae and The Friends, Natalie Hemby, and more on Mountain Stage
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVBe a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music!This episode of Mountain Stage is hosted by Kathy Mattea and features James McMurtry, Aoife O’Donovan, Sammy Rae and The Friends, Natalie Hemby, and Heather Maloney. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS More details below Ticket Info All tickets to this […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 6
John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center 815 Court St., Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things!This episode features owner of Mea Cuppa Venu Menon, actress Susan Marrash-Minnerly, and photographer Perry Bennett.This episode will take place inside at the Restore.General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show) FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 7
John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center 815 Court St., Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things!This episode features Author Candace Nelson, Executive director at Mountain State Spotlight Ellen Allen, and artist Melissa Doty.This episode will take place inside at the Restore.General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 8
John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center 815 Court St., Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 7, Episode 8 of Three Things! Judge Tera Salango, Stuart Frazier, and George Patterson. Location: John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center General Tickets: $10 (available now) Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show) FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal […]
Art-for-FALL Teen Art Exhibition
Art-for-FALL is a juried art exhibition open to 7th-12th grades. Stop by Taylor Books to see this FestivFALL exhibition highlighting the work of local aspiring artists. The show will be up at the Taylor Books' Annex Gallery from October 7-16 with an Awards Ceremony at Slack Plaza on October 16 at 3:30pm. FREE Event Interested […]
City Center Dead
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaFestivALL and City Center Live presents: City Center Dead! Free Grateful Dead Tribute Show The band features Dino English of Dark Star Orchestra on drums, Pappy Weingrad of Pittsburgh Jamband theCAUSE and Brandon Bowlds of Born Cross Eyed on guitars, the incomparable Brad Goodall on keys, and John Inghram on bass.Enjoy this evening of live music […]
Dracula: The Seduction
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVThe Charleston Ballet Presents... DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION Sink your teeth into DRACULA: The Seduction! Music by Anthony DiLorenzo. Back by bloodthirsty demand, this terrifying tale returns to Charleston bigger and bloodier than before on the Clay Center stage. Witness passion and peril unfold on stage as the Charleston Ballet and guest artists stalk the night […]
Harvest Art Fair
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL's Harvest Art Fair Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods October 8-9. It's the perfect time to get some early holiday shopping done, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This space allows us […]
Dracula: The Seduction
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVThe Charleston Ballet Presents... DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION Sink your teeth into DRACULA: The Seduction! Music by Anthony DiLorenzo. Back by bloodthirsty demand, this terrifying tale returns to Charleston bigger and bloodier than before on the Clay Center stage. Witness passion and peril unfold on stage as the Charleston Ballet and guest artists stalk the night […]
WVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars: The Addams Family
The Vandalia Co. 611 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, WVWVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars! Bring a chair, bring a friend and enjoy a film screening in the great outdoors of Charleston, WV! Film: The Addams Family (1991) CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course […]
Harvest Art Fair
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL's Harvest Art Fair Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods October 8-9. It's the perfect time to get some early holiday shopping done, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This space allows us […]
Mountain Stage 1,000th Episode with Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar, Parker Millsap, Lucy Kaplansky, Caleb Caudle, and The Paranoid Style
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVBe a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music!This episode of Mountain Stage is hosted by guest host Larry Groce and features Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar, Parker Millsap, Lucy Kaplansky, Caleb Caudle, and The Paranoid Style. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS More details below Ticket Info All […]
StreetWorks Art Auction
Bricks & Barrels 1214 Smith Street, Charleston, WVJoin Charleston Main Streets as they auction off your chance at having a custom pet portrait created by a talented local artist. Half of all proceeds will go towards the creation of a new dog mural overlooking the East End Dog Park. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from […]
Echoes & Facades
Kanawha United Presbyterian 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WVBernard Di Gregorio, Principal Viola of West Virginia Symphony and Violist of the Montclaire String Quartet, the Resident String Quartet of West Virginia State University, and Dr. Júlio Ribeiro Alves, Professor at Marshall University and active recitalist perform classical music for guitar and viola come together for a wonderful night of strings music. Have a […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 9
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things during FestivFALL!FestivALL's live monthly speaker series showcases three guests who will share insight into their pesonal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going. This episode features Amanda Barren, George Manahan & Steve Z.This episode will take place at the Capitol MarketGeneral Tickets: $10 […]
An Evening with West Virginia Dance Company
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVThrough the art of movement, we share with our audiences intimate portraits of the human experience, energetic displays of the power of nature and vibrant images of the nuances of world cultures. With repertory works featuring both emerging and established contemporary choreographers, each piece is unique and engaging, ensuring a performance that keeps audience members […]
An Evening with the Poets
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WVMarc Harshman hosts an evening of poetry readings and then the floor will be opened to attendees for discussion/Q&A. Marc Harshman Harshman’s WOMAN IN RED ANORAK, won the Blue Lynx Poetry Prize and was published in 2018 by Lynx House / University of Washington Press. His fourteenth children’s book, FALLINGWATER…, co-authored with Anna Smucker, was […]
Glow in the Park
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaGlow in the Park at Slack Plaza with music and art!Enjoy a night full of glow fun including a pop up art gallery, family activities, live music, glow in the dark crafts, and more!This event is produced by City of Charleston Office of Public Art.Parking available at the Summers Street Parking Garage or meter parking […]
“Failure is Impossible: West Virginia’s Struggle for Women’s Suffrage”
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVThis one-act play talks about the passage of the 19th Amendment with special attention paid to the exciting, down-to-the-wire passage in West Virginia. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what […]
Taste-of-ALL
Four Points by Sheraton 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WVTaste-of-ALL welcomes you to eat local and taste the area's best dishes!FestivALL presents this popular foodie event. Enjoy tastes from the areas best restaurants, enjoy live music, kids activities, and more! Special menu items at each restaurant will be included in an all-encompassing Taste-of-ALL menu and will feature some classic tastes and hopefully some new favorites. […]
“Failure is Impossible: West Virginia’s Struggle for Women’s Suffrage”
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVThis one-act play talks about the passage of the 19th Amendment with special attention paid to the exciting, down-to-the-wire passage in West Virginia. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what […]
Carriage Trail Leaf Walk with Music, Art, and Theatre
Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WVEnjoy the arts outside on this .65 mile trail. Vignettes by Children's Theatre of Charleston, music by Jeremiah & Brittany, interactive poetry readings, plus more music and entertainment. FREE event. Parking is limited.Location/Parking: Sunrise Carriage Trail, 746 Myrtle Rd. Parking is limited. We recommend parking at Farmer, Cline, Campbell PLLC at the top of the trail or across […]
Spring Hill Cemetery Historical Reenactments
Spring Hill Cemetery & Arboretum 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WVHistory will come alive at Spring Hill Cemetery during FestivFALL!Jon us at Spring Hill Cemetery to see some historical figures crucial to the history and growth of Charleston rise from their graves-- actors will be on hand near their graves telling their tales.The The Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery and Arboretum will bring to life […]
2022 Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaFestivALL presents Art-for-FALL, a teen juried art exhibition at Taylor Books Annex Gallery. Attendees will experience talent from budding artists in grades 7th through 12th from 13 West Virginia counties.This awards ceremony will recognize all the participants and winners of this 13-county teen juried art exhibition. Thank you to our generous sponsors Previous Next Have […]