FestivFALL Art Scavenger Hunt
FestivALL Art Scavenger Hunt Can YOU solve the riddles?From Oct. 17-20, FestivFALL and Arts Amplified will hide pieces of art created by local artists throughout Charleston!Follow FestivALL and Arts Amplified on Facebook, and get a clue at 8am each morning to help you find the hidden artwork. The first person to find the artwork gets […]
Downtown Charleston ArtWalk
Downtown CharlestonDowntown Charleston ArtWalk Enjoy Charleston's free, premiere art event that brings you fine art, fashion, crafts, antiques, food and much more! Wander through shops, galleries, and businesses along Quarrier, Capitol, Lee, Summers, and Hale Streets, and discover regional art, performances, and unique finds. Date: Thursday, October 17Time: 5-8pm
Open Mic Night with Folklore Music Exchange
Folklore Music Exchange 1025 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WVOpen Mic Night with Folklore Music Exchange Musical acts, comedians, storytellers, magicians, ALL are welcome! Sign-ups start the day of, with 12 available slots. Each slot is 10 minutes each, and you can message, call, email, or stop by Folklore Music Exchange to secure a slot. Date: Thursday, October 17 Time: 6:30-9pm Location: Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers […]
Art-After-Dark
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesArt-After-Dark When the gallery lights go down, the party lights come up for Art After Dark! Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum, with free admission! Explore the current exhibitions along with live performances by local musicians, take home art activities, and free parking during Downtown Charleston’s Art Walk! […]
The McCreight Lecture
The Capitol Theater 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United StatesThe McCreight Lecture As part of its year-long celebration of fifty years serving West Virginians through the humanities, the WV Humanities Council is proud to announce novelist and poet Percival Everett as this year’s McCreight speaker. Doors open at 7:00 PM The lecture begins at 7:30 PM The Speaker Percival Everett is the author of […]
FestivALL Mayor’s Concert with Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL Mayor's Concert FestivALL Mayor's Concert featuring Joslyn & The Sweet CompressionWhile The Mayor’s Concert has long been a tradition for FestivALL, this event has changed forms over the years and is now a FREE outdoor event for ALL to enjoy. During this year's FestivFALL we are excited to welcome Joslyn & The Sweet Compression to perform […]
An Evening with the Poets
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesAn Evening with the Poets October 18, 7pmLocation: Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St.Marc Harshman presents a night of poetry at Taylor Books with Steve Scafidi and youth poet from Poetry Out Loud, Willow Peyton. Joining them will be Youth Poet Laureate representatives, Caterina Occhione and Mariam Hamdan. This event is free and open to the […]
Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
The Capitol Theater 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United StatesAlban Arts Center presents 'Steel Magnolias' The Alban Arts Center proudly presents Steel Magnolias."Steel Magnolias" is a heartfelt and humorous play written by Robert Harling. Set in a small Louisiana town, the play centers around a close-knit group of Southern women who gather regularly at a local beauty salon run by the no-nonsense Truvy Jones. […]
Dracula: The Seduction
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVThe Charleston Ballet presents DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30pmLocation: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center TheaterExperience the haunting allure of DRACULA: The Seduction! An enchanting story of Miranda, a gypsy maiden who becomes entangled with the mysterious Count Dracula against a backdrop of vampires, gypsies, bats, and the haunting brides of Dracula. Composed […]
West Virginia Book Festival
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVWest Virginia Book Festival The West Virginia Book Festival is a free annual event for book lovers of all ages. Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors such as Joy Callaway, Gregg Hurwitz, Sadeqa Johnson, Gene Luen Yang, and Mia Manansala. In addition to this, enjoy the Used Book Sale and a Festival Marketplace. […]
Dracula: The Seduction
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVThe Charleston Ballet presents DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2pmLocation: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center TheaterExperience the haunting allure of DRACULA: The Seduction! An enchanting story of Miranda, a gypsy maiden who becomes entangled with the mysterious Count Dracula against a backdrop of vampires, gypsies, bats, and the haunting brides of Dracula. Composed […]
Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
The Capitol Theater 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United StatesAlban Arts Center presents 'Steel Magnolias' The Alban Arts Center proudly presents Steel Magnolias. "Steel Magnolias" is a heartfelt and humorous play written by Robert Harling. Set in a small Louisiana town, the play centers around a close-knit group of Southern women who gather regularly at a local beauty salon run by the no-nonsense Truvy […]
Spring Hill Cemetery: History Comes Alive!
Spring Hill Cemetery & Arboretum 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV, United StatesSpring Hill Cemetery: History Comes Alive! History will come alive at Spring Hill Cemetery during FestivFALL! Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum annual multi-faceted celebration of the wonder and awe of Spring Hill. Discover Charleston’s rich history on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds where you can enjoy magnificent views and […]
Carriage Trail Leaf Walk
Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, United StatesCarriage Trail Leaf Walk Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1-4pmEnjoy the arts outside during FestivFALL. Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail taking in the sites and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more.Enjoy vignettes by Carli MarineckLive music TBAVisual art by Brianna Taftand […]
2024 Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony
The Clay Center Sculpture Garden 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL presents Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony at Haddad Riverfront Park! 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.Oct. 20, 1:30pmClay Center Sculpture Garden, 1 Clay Square Thank you […]
Performance By The West Virginia Dance Company
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United StatesPerformance by the West Virginia Dance Company Through the art of movement, West Virginia Dance Company shares with their 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 […]
Sunset Yoga
Sunset Yoga Close out the final day and final hours of FestivFALL with a free yoga class as the sunsets over the Kanawha River. Instructor: Randy Boyd Randy is one of West Virginia’s most highly trained yoga teachers. He completed a 200 hour teacher training with Todd Norian in the Anusara school of Yoga in […]