Show Your Pride Window Display Contest
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 […]
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Downtown Open
Downtown CharlestonGolf 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 […]
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FestivALL Eve Drum Circle
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaFestivALL 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 […]
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FestivALL Street Performers, Artists, and Public Art
Downtown CharlestonFestivALL 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
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Vandalia Gathering
WV State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United StatesVanadalia 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 […]
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Design the Unexpected
Stray Dog AntiquesDuring 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 […]
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Art-for-ALL Kids Juried Art Exhibition
Kanawha County Public LibraryArt-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 […]
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Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesFriday, 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 […]
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Morning Yoga
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
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Art & Architecture Walking Tour
Charleston, WV Charleston, WV, United StatesArt & 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 […]
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Public Art Bike Tour
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
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Base Camp Printing Company Creative Block
Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
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SCARS: HANDS-ON WRITING WORKSHOP with Marc Harshman
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesSCARS: 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 […]
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Carriage Trail Walk
Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, United StatesCarriage 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 […]
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“10-Alarm Fire: We Won’t Shut Up!!” film screening with Young@Heart director Bob Cilman
Charleston Town Center 3000 CHARLESTON TOWN CENTER, Charleston, WV, United StatesSunday, 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 […]
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Literary Roundtable
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesSunday, 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. […]
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FestivALL Family Cookout
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaMonday, 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, […]
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The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta
Kanawha County Public LibraryTuesday, 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. […]
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Base Camp Printing Company Lego Printing Workshop 1
Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United StatesTuesday, 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 […]
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Keys to Improvisation with Bob Thompson
Folklore Music Exchange 1025 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WVTuesday, 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 […]
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Base Camp Printing Company Lego Printing Workshop 2
Kanawha County Public LibraryTuesday, 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 […]
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DANCE FestivALL
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United StatesTuesday, 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 […]
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FestivALL River Queen Cruise: Three Things: My First, My Favorite, My Future
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesWednesday, 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 […]
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“I’m With the Band!” Ukulele Jam Session with Tony M. Music
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaThursday, 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 […]
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Salsa Lesson on the Riverfront
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesThursday, 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 […]
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William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The Clay Center Sculpture Garden 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesThursday, 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” […]
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FestivALL River Cruises: Salsa Night with Cariño
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesThursday, 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 […]
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Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesFriday, 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 […]
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Squaredancing with FOOTMAD
Kanawha Presbyterian ChurchFriday, 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 […]
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Kanawha County Public Library’s Summer Library Club
Kanawha County Public LibrarySaturday, 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 […]
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“The Art of Being Yourself” — Drama Classes by Susan Pilar, Class 1
Charleston Light Opera GuildSaturday, 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 […]
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KCPL Storywalk® Up, Down, and Around
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 […]
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Capitol Street Art Fair (Saturday)
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL 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, […]
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Children’s Art Fair (Saturday)
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL 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 […]
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Poems While You Wait
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
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“The Art of Being Yourself” — Drama Classes by Susan Pilar, Class 2
Charleston Light Opera GuildSaturday, 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 […]
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O’Ryan the O’Mazing’s Spectacular Circus Class
Kanawha County Public LibrarySaturday, 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 […]
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FestivALL River Cruises: Bob Thompson Jazz Cruise presented by AARP West Virginia
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesSaturday, 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 […]
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Children’s Art Fair (Sunday)
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL 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 […]
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Capitol Street Art Fair (Sunday)
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL 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, […]
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Capitol Street Art Fair (Sunday)
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL 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, […]
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“Alleluia! Laudamus Te”
Christ Church United Methodist 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesSunday, 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 […]
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FestiVIOLA!
Woman’s Club of Charleston 1600 Virginia St., Charleston, WV, United StatesSunday, 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 […]
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Sunset Yoga and Sound
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesSunday, 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 […]
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FestivALL River Cruises: Murder on the River Queen
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesSunday, 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,” […]