WV Museum of Music Grand Opening
The 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, […]
Virtuoso Violins from Lincoln Center, NYC
This 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 […]
Contemporary/Lyrical Dance Class
Join 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 […]
Paul Thorn, Amythyst Kiah, John Ellison, and more on Mountain Stage
This 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 Music Bingo
Come 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! […]
History Alive: Nellie Bly
Nellie 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, […]
Virtual Storytime
Enjoy 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 […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 5
FestivALL 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 […]
Pre-Game Concert at Power Park
Head 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 – […]
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 […]
Full Color Magazine
Come 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 […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 6
FestivALL 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, […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 7
FestivALL 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 […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 8
FestivALL 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 […]
Foam at the Dome
Foam 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 […]
Charleston Light Opera Guild presents ‘Putting it Together’
Back 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 […]
Live Music Bingo
Come 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 […]
Three Things: Season 6, Episode 9
FestivALL 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: […]
POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective
THIS 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 […]
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame – Inductees Tell Their Stories & Sing Their Songs
WVMHoF 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 State Musician/Producer Don […]
POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective
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, […]
GoodSpace Mural Unveiling
We 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 […]
POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective
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, […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 1
FestivALL 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 Wilkins Location: John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education and Community Center| […]
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 . […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 3
FestivALL 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 […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 4
FestivALL 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 […]
TGKVF 60th Anniversary Celebration: STEAM for All
Join 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, […]
TGKVF 60th Anniversary Celebration: Lunchtime with the Arts
The 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 […]
FestiVIOLA
A 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 […]
ARTbus Unveiling
Charleston’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 […]
Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series
Bringing 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 […]
Live Music Bingo
Come out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! Music by 11:11 Free to play! Prizes Awarded! A mash up of […]
You Might As Well Live
The 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 […]
2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
Enjoy 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 […]
Over The Edge
Over 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 […]
2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
Enjoy 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 […]
You Might As Well Live
The 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 […]
“A French Connection” at First Presby
A 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 […]
Appalachian Festival of Young Voices
This 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, […]
Kanawha City Mural Community Paint Day
A 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 Mural Community Paint Day
A 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 […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 5
FestivALL 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 […]
The Wake Up Call: A West Virginia Hero’s Life (WV Documentary Premiere)
“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 […]
Home by 10
A 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 […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 6
FestivALL 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 […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 7
FestivALL 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 […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 8
FestivALL 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) […]
Dracula: The Seduction
The 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 […]
Dracula: The Seduction
The 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 […]
Mountain Stage 1,000th Episode with Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar, Parker Millsap, Lucy Kaplansky, Caleb Caudle, and The Paranoid Style
Be 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 […]
StreetWorks Art Auction
Join 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 […]
Echoes & Facades
Bernard 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, […]
Three Things: Season 7, Episode 9
FestivALL 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 […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 1st Weekend
FestivALL 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: […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 2nd Weekend
FestivALL 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: […]
Three Things: Season 8, Episode 4
FestivALL presents Season 8 of Three Things! This episode features Chef Ke, Steve Bishop from V100 and Doug Imbrogno. This episode will take place at the John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 3rd Weekend
FestivALL 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: […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: 4th Weekend
FestivALL 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: […]
“Show Your Pride” Window Display Contest
Event 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 […]
Downtown Open
Charleston Area Alliance invites you to head to downtown Charleston and enjoy this pop up putt putt course sponsored by West Virginia American Water and Mountain Care Network. You may […]
Pride Night at GoMart Ballpark
The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the Gastonia Honey Hunters during Pride Night at the park! A special Pride cap will be free to 500 fans on $1 Beer Night, […]
FestivALL Porch Parade
A vibrant celebration of the creativity and spirit of FestivALL showcases a Parade of Porches! Local artists have been commissioned to create larger-than-life art installations at homes and businesses in […]
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 […]
2023 Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition
Art-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 […]
Live on the Levee featuring John Inghram: A Tribute to the Who
Enjoy an evening by the Kanawha River for Live on the Levee, a FREE Friday night concert series in Charleston, WV! Live on the Levee concerts take place every Friday night […]
Organ Recital with Dr. Kristina Rizzotto
Latvian Brazilian organist Dr. Kristina Rizzotto received a doctorate from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Music from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the Universidade Federal do Rio […]
Argentine Tango Performance & Class
Special guest visiting instructors Argentine native Tate Di Chiazza with Tangogypsies Karen Jaffe of Asheville, NC, will perform authentic Argentine Tango! These improvised performances reflect the styles of social dancing […]
‘Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of ‘Little Shop of Horrors” on June 9-11 and 16-18, 2023 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! Based on the 1960 Roger […]
CAMC Foundation “Run for Your Life”
Presenting the 2023 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life! Join us as we raise funds to support colorectal cancer awareness and screening initiatives with this 2.5-Mile Walk/5-Mile Run. The race was […]
FestivALL Art Parade
The FestivALL Art Parade is BACK on June 10 and what would be better than to have all of our partners join us down Capitol Street for a parade celebrating the arts in our community? We want to […]
FamilyCare Kids Summer Bash
FamilyCare provides a safe and fun day of summer activities for the community at this annual event. Fun-filled activities will include free sports physicals, inflatables, outdoor games, and a DJ. […]
Capitol Market AfterpARTy!
Immediately following the art parade, come down to the Capitol Market for live music, free make-and-take craft activities, meet-and-greets with your favorite characters, our first location play and even a […]
Dance FestivALL Masterclass
Join professional dancer Alicia Mae Holloway for a masterclass exploring ballet and contemporary dance! For ages 12 and up, intermediate level and above. Alicia Mae Holloway is from Morgantown, West Virginia […]
WVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars during FestivALL!
The West Virginia International Film Festival presents A Film Under the Stars during FestivALL! Bring a chair, bring a friend, and enjoy a screening of Jumanji in Base Camp’s new space. […]
Sound Checks: Shelem’s Album Preview Show
SOUND 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 […]
‘Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of ‘Little Shop of Horrors” between June 9 and 18, 2023 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! Based on the 1960 Roger […]
Sunday Morning Yoga
Get your day flowing! Join Stephanie Legg, RYT500 Yoga Teacher and Integrative Wellness Therapist for a 60 minute deep release yoga flow for ALL levels. All levels welcome. Must bring […]
Dizzy Doc Balloon Sculpture
Back 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 […]
Carriage Trail Walk with Music, Art, Dance
FestivALL 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 […]
Second Sunday in the Studio
Join 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! Location: Juliet Art Museum, Clay Center […]
‘Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical’ presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present multiple performances of ‘Little Shop of Horrors” between June 9 and 18, 2023 during FestivALL at the Guild Theater! Based on the 1960 Roger […]
Authors’ Roundtable
Curated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate, Marc Harshman, this year’s panel will feature award-winning fiction authors Erin Murphy, Gerry LaFemina and Lori Wilson. Each will read selections from their […]
FestivBALL at the GoMart Ballpark
The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the High Point Rockers during FestivBALL at the park! Check out the third-base line for free make-and-take art activities and check out student-led video […]
Dance FestivALL
This headlining event features Alicia Mae Holloway & her dance partner Keith Reeves. Holloway is from Morgantown, West Virginia and began dancing when she was three years old at Kat […]
An Evening with Hannah Jane
Hannah Jane is a Charleston, WV native who lives in New York City and is working as a professional actress. She is honored to be doing a show for the […]
Kids Yoga
Join Stephanie Legg, RYT500 Yoga Teacher and Integrative Wellness Therapist for a yoga class all about the kids! Must bring your own mats + props. Sponsored by Have a few […]
Kiwanis Corporate Regatta
The 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 […]
Dawg Days of Summer
Bring your pup for a walk in the Cemetery, and enjoy dog themed vendors and activities in this fun-for-the-whole-family event! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love […]
The Charleston Civic Chorus FestivALL Concert
Enjoy 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. Jayson Keeton, Artistic […]
Community Drum Circle
Create beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary. Instruments available but bring a drum or shaker if you have one. Chairs […]
Shakespeareoke
Become a Bard at Short Story Brewing alongside actors from Rustic Mechanical! Watch some of Shakespeare’s greatest works come to life and take part in the fun by performing monologues, […]
An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.
Actor, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Leslie Odom, Jr.is set to perform at the Clay Center on June 13 at 7:30 p.m., in ‘An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.’ Leslie Odom, […]
Public Art Mural Bike Tour
Learn about Charleston’s murals from the seat of your own bike! Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance on a 60-minute guided bike tour of the vibrant murals in the capital […]
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night at Folklore Music Exchange Musical acts, comedians, storytellers, magicians, ALL are welcome! Sign-ups start at 5:30pm. There are 12 slots available with each performer getting 10 minutes. […]
Three Things: Season 8, Episode 5
FestivALL presents Season 8 of Three Things! This episode features Margaret O’Neal, Erika Connelly & Ted Brightwell as Vicki Williams. This episode will take place at the Capitol Market at 800 Smith St. […]
An Evening with Emmet Cahill Concert
Emmet Cahill, an Irish tenor and former member of the men’s choral group, Celtic Thunder, will be giving a concert of traditional Irish tunes combined with other pop and folk […]
Out of the Box
Out of the Box is a textile exhibit that features fabrics, quilts, coverlets, and attire from the Craik-Patton House Collection. The exhibit’s primary focus is the material culture of the […]