Three Things: Season 10, Episode 2 Aug. 20, 7pm John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center FestivALL presents Season 10, Episode 2 of Three Things at the John L. Dickinson Homeowner […]
WVSDT’s art exhibit, taking place in the Kanawha County Public Library, is being held in conjunction with Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM). YJAM is an annual campaign where advocates unite […]
FestivFALL Eve Full Moon Drum Circle Create beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages under the rising supermoon (Hunter’s Moon). No experience is necessary. Some […]
FestivALL presents Season 10, Episode 3 of Three Things during FestivALL at the Capitol Market! FestivALL’s live speaker series showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story […]
UPDATE (10.06.2025) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for a FREE workshop sponsored by FestivALL – Printing with LEGOs! Each participant will get a 5 in square LEGO base […]
Arts Amplified presents Sing Along with Julie Adams & Friends at City Center! Bring your voice and your friends for a feel-good community sing-along. This free event features live music, […]
FestivALL presents An Evening with West Virginia Dance Company! This night of dance features professional dancers performing works by internationally renowned and West Virginia–acclaimed choreographers. There will be nine artists […]
Happy Hours presented by Arts Amplified Unwind after work with this FREE event featuring live music by The Unit, yard games, and more. It’s the perfect way to kick off […]
Marc Harshman presents a night of poetry at Taylor Books with Jesse Graves, youth poets from Poetry Out Loud and the WV Youth Laureate programs. Representing Poetry Out Loud is […]
UPDATE (10.06.2025) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for an indigo dyeing class with Stephanie Woody – and leave with your own hand-dyed tote! We’ll cover the history, cultivation, […]
Kick off your weekend with an evening of live music by Magnolia Boulevard in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV. Formed in Lexington, KY, Magnolia Boulevard is a rapidly rising […]
A powerful night of music that celebrates Appalachian roots, modern country soul, and indie-folk brilliance as Philip Bowen takes the stage, joined by special guests The Parachute Brigade. Date: Friday, […]
Join Ronnie Skeens RTY 500 for a playful, light-hearted, alignment-based, 60-minute ALL levels yoga class. This class includes breathing exercises and a life-affirming theme. Beginner-friendly. Some mats and props will […]
Shop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of […]
Welcome to Charleston! Delve into the fascinating history, present and promising future of Charleston and her downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing in history, architecture and art – guests […]
Learn about Charleston’s public art scene from the seat of your own bike! Join Sam Nygaard with West Virginia Pedal Pals for a 90-minute guided bike tour of Charleston’s vibrant […]
MACBETH 6:00 – 6:46PM at Folklore Music Exchange More information coming soon! SHAKESPEAREAOKE The Rustic Mechanicals are headed to FestivFALL 2025 in Charleston, WV to host one of their unique #Shakespeareaoke […]
FestivALL and Arts Amplified present City Center Dead Join John Inghram, JP Nowak, Eric Weingrad, Brandon Bowlds and Brad Goodall for a FREE night of Grateful Dead hits at City […]
Corey Harris is one of blues’ most faithful contemporary griots. Tracing the music back to its African roots, he has trekked all over the world to share these stories in […]
Shop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of […]
Discover Charleston’s Rich History on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds and Arboretum where you can enjoy magnificent views and interact along the way with: – Reenactors telling […]
Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, […]
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak. Tickets: $15 (Adult) $10 (student/senior). Rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Join Nina Ratliff (RYT 500) for a nourishing 60-minute, ALL levels yoga practice that ends with a soothing 15-minute gong bath. Some mats and props will be provided, but attendees […]
Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with guest host David Mayfield! Guest Artists: Craig Finn & The Band […]
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak. Tickets: $15 (Adult) $10 (student/senior). Rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
“Why We Stayed: The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak” “Why We Stayed” is a theatrical production by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) that explores the complex reasons people […]
The West Virginia Book Festival is an annual event for book lovers of all ages and! Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors, a Used Book Sale, and a […]
FestivALL presents Season 11, Episode 1 of Three Things! FestivALL’s live speaker series showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they […]
FestivALL presents Season 11, Episode 2 of Three Things! FestivALL’s live speaker series showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going. This episode features musician and business owner Sean Richardson, urban farmer Chamear Davis, and University of Charleston president Dr. Marty […]
Show your pride! Using the colors of the rainbow, businesses throughout Charleston, WV are invited to use their storefronts to turn the city into a work of art. These colorful […]
Golf your way through downtown Charleston, WV this summer! The sidewalks of downtown Charleston are transformed into a one-of-a-kind miniature golf course that allows people to explore our downtown, showcases […]
FestivALL Eve Drum Circle Thursday, May 21 | 7pm Chris Higgins will lead this special drum circle welcoming FestivALL to town for the 22nd year during ArtWalk. Bring your own […]
FestivALL Princess (Jude Binder), O’Ryan the O’Mazing, public art projects, and more will add color and fun to many events throughout FestivALL. Location: Various events during FestivALL
Vanadalia Gathering Celebrate traditional old-time music and dance with a weekend of contests, performances, and impromptu jam sessions around the state Capitol grounds. The festival also features the popular “Liar’s […]
During the week of FestivALL, stop by Stray Dog Antiques for a one-of-a-kind showcase where art, fashion, and creativity collide. Five artists have transformed upcycled materials found throughout the beloved […]
Art-for-ALL is a juried exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in several WV counties. The exhibition is open during KCPL hours on the fourth floor of the […]
Friday, May 22 | 6:30pm Enjoy Charleston’s free, Friday-night summer concert series set to the backdrop of the Kanawha River. Food trucks and beverage vendors on site. Presented by Moses […]
Saturday, May 23 | 9am Join Beth Moore, Folded Leaf yoga instructor, for a 60 minute, breath-based flow to cultivate clarity & focus your day. You’ll have a continuous flow […]
Art & Architecture Walking Tour Dive into the fascinating history, present, and promising future of Charleston and its downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing with history, architecture, and […]
Saturday, May 23 | 11am Join West Virginia Pedal Pals for a 60-minute, beginner-friendly group ride exploring the amazing public art around Charleston. Meet at the Lee Street Triangle (805 […]
Saturday, May 23 | 6pm – 8pm Hang out with Base Camp Printing Co. and friends and bring a project or craft to work on in their warehouse space! If […]
SCARS: HANDS-ON WRITING WORKSHOP (for poets, fiction, and non-fiction authors, amateurs or beyond) West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman helps writers make use of detail, memory, and senses in this […]
Carriage Trail Walk Sunday, May 24 | 1-4pm Enjoy the arts outside during FestivALL. Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail as you walk along the .65-mile trail, taking […]
Sunday, May 24 | 2pm This concert film features protest music through the ages and around the world, performed by Young@Heart’s chorus of senior citizen singers as they explore free […]
Sunday, May 24 | 3pm Curated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, this year’s panel will feature the works of poets Sara Henning, Ace Boggess, and Kari Gunter-Seymour. […]
Monday, May 25 | 11am – 3pm FestivALL’s newest event is coming to Slack Plaza at City Center and Summers Street! Celebrate Memorial Day the FestivALL way—grab a hot dog, […]
Tuesday, May 26 | 11am – 1pm The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta is a miniature “yacht” race that raises much-needed funds for the Kanawha County Public Library and other Kiwanis charities. […]
Tuesday, May 26 | 5:30pm This workshop combines the fun of LEGOs with the process of printmaking! Each participant will get a 5″ base and a variety of LEGO brick […]
Tuesday, May 26 | 6pm John Inghram leads a conversation with jazz pianist and WV Music HOF member Bob Thompson with a focus on musical improvisation! This workshop will consist […]
Tuesday, May 26 | 7pm This workshop combines the fun of LEGOs with the process of printmaking! Each participant will get a 5″ base and a variety of LEGO brick […]
Tuesday, May 26 | 7:30pm This headlining event for FestivALL features performances by special guest artists from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Grace Rookstool and David O’Matz, joined by dancers from the […]
Wednesday, May 27 | 7pm Enjoy Season 11, Episode 3 of Three Things during FestivALL while floating down the Kanawha River aboard the River Queen. FestivALL’s live speaker series will […]
Thursday, May 28 | 5:30pm Join multi-instrumentalist Tony M. Music for a basic introduction to playing the ukulele. Bring your ukulele (some available on site) and learn a few easy […]
Thursday, May 28 | 6pm Join us at Haddad Riverfront Park for a FREE salsa lesson. Learn the steps, move to the rhythm, and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere along […]
Thursday, May 28 | 7pm Experience the Bard’s celebration of love, magic and theater with Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia’s only professional Shakespeare troupe, as they bring “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” […]
Thursday, May 28 | 7pm Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Charleston’s Salsa Club with a night of rhythm on the river! Start the evening at Haddad Riverfront Park with a […]
Friday, May 29 | 6:30pm Enjoy Charleston’s free, Friday-night summer concert series set to the backdrop of the Kanawha River. Food trucks and beverage vendors on site. Presented by Moses […]
Friday, May 29 | 7pm Swing your partner ’round and ’round at this old-time square dance featuring expert caller Steve Ballman and live music from the Kessinger Brothers — national […]
Saturday, May 30 – July 31 Summer Library Club (May 30–July 31) is an eight-week program for all ages at all KCPL locations, designed to build literacy and a lifelong […]
Saturday, May 30 | 10:00am – 11:00am For actors in any part of their training who want to bring more depth and authenticity to their work. You will learn essential […]
Saturday, May 30 | 10am – 2pm Enjoy the KCPL Storywalk® Up, Down, and Around, a rhyming picture book that celebrates gardening and the life cycle of plants, following vegetables […]
FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair (Saturday) Saturday, May 30 | 10am-6pm Sunday, May 31 | 11am-5pm The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, music, […]
FestivALL Children’s Art Fair (Saturday) Saturday, May 30 | 10am-5pm Sunday, May 31 | 11am-4pm The Children’s Art Fair is two days of family fun! Enjoy make & take […]
Saturday, May 30 | 12pm – 1pm West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman and fellow poet Renée Nicholson will create original, one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you! Visit the poets […]
Saturday, May 30 | 1pm For actors in any part of their training who want to bring more depth and authenticity to their work. You will learn essential acting foundational […]
Saturday, May 30 | 1pm Join O’Ryan the O’Mazing — a longtime, beloved FestivALL street performer — for this family-friendly class on the art of clowning! Learn how to build […]
Saturday, May 30 | 7pm Charley West meets the Big Easy as Charleston’s premier jazz combo The Bob Thompson Unit is joined by featured trumpeter James Moore for this cruise […]
FestivALL Children’s Art Fair (Sunday) Saturday, May 30 | 10am-5pm Sunday, May 31 | 11am-4pm The Children’s Art Fair is two days of family fun! Enjoy make & take […]
FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair (Sunday) Saturday, May 30 | 10am-6pm Sunday, May 31 | 11am-5pm The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, […]
FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair (Saturday) Saturday, May 30 | 10am-6pm Sunday, May 31 | 11am-5pm The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, […]
Sunday, May 31 | 2pm The Kanawha Valley Community Band performs Alfred Reed’s 1973 composition. A “hymn of praise without words” where instruments serve as members of a choir, this […]
Sunday, May 31 | 4pm A recital celebrating the viola in all its glory! The Valley Violists, including members of the West Virginia Symphony, will perform duets through large ensemble […]
Sunday, May 31 | 7pm Relax after 10 full days of activity. Join Nina Ratliff, Folded Leaf yoga instructor, for 60 minutes of basic yoga flow that ends with a […]
Sunday, May 31 | 7pm Solve this murder mystery on the open waters of the mighty Kanawha River! A sternwheeler becomes a crime scene in “Murder on the River Queen,” […]