Live Music Bingo

Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WV, United States

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! 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 […]

Free

History Alive: Nellie Bly

KCPL Zoom Charleston, WV, United States

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, 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 […]

Pre-Game Concert at Power Park

GoMart Ballpark 601 Morris St., Charleston, WV

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 – 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

Free
Event Series Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty

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 […]

Free
Event Series Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty

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 […]

Free
Event Series Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty

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 […]

Free

Foam at the Dome

Foam at the Dome 1600 Washington St., Charleston, WV, United States

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 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. […]

$40

Live Music Bingo

Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WV, United States

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 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, […]

Free

POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective

Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

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 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 […]

$10 – $15

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 Virginia

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 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, WV, United States

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 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 […]

$10 – $15

GoodSpace Mural Unveiling

Lee Street Lounge 222 Lee Street, Charleston, West Virginia

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 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, WV, United States

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 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 […]

$10 – $15

Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series

Kanawha County Public Library

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 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 […]

Live Music Bingo

Tricky Fish 1611 Washington St. E, Charleston, WV, United States

Come 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 […]

Free
Event Series You Might As Well Live

You Might As Well Live

Unity Church 804 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV

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 details […]

2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display

Kanawha United Presbyterian 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WV

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 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 […]

2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display

Kanawha United Presbyterian 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WV

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 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 […]

Event Series You Might As Well Live

You Might As Well Live

Unity Church 804 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV

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 details […]

The Wake Up Call: A West Virginia Hero’s Life (WV Documentary Premiere)

The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United States

 “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 […]

$10

Home by 10

Pop-up Venue 186 Summers St., Charleston, West Virginia

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 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 […]

Pride Night at GoMart Ballpark

GoMart Ballpark 601 Morris St., Charleston, WV

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, and a special fireworks show will cap post-game entertainment. Get your tickets before the game! Buy Tickets Presented by Previous Next Have a few minutes […]

$7

Youth ARTBus Voting

Charleston's ARTbus is back! The public will vote on their favorite June 14th – 23rd as part of FestivALL. Visit us at festivallcharleston.com to cast your vote through June 23rd for the design you want to see on a 29′ KRT bus. This year, 3 students, 1 from Elementary, 1 from Middle and 1 from High […]

Free

Live on the Levee featuring John Inghram: A Tribute to the Who

Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

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 […]

Free

WVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars during FestivALL!

Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United States

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. Location: Base Camp Printing Door at 6:30pm Movie at 7:00pm When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until […]

$7

Sound Checks: Shelem’s Album Preview Show

The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States

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 the […]

$20

Sunday Morning Yoga

Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

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 your own mat and props. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and […]

Free

FestivBALL at the GoMart Ballpark

GoMart Ballpark 601 Morris St., Charleston, WV

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 submissions on the scoreboard. Children 13 and under get in free!Get your tickets before the game! Buy Tickets Submit your video here! Submit Video FestivBALL […]

$7

Dance FestivALL

The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United States

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 […]

$10 – $20

Kids Yoga

Kanawha County Public Library

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 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 […]

Free

Downtown ArtWalk

Sidewalks of Downtown Charleston

Stroll 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! […]

Free

Art-After-Dark

The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States

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 […]

Free

The Mayor’s Concert

Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

This year’s FREE concert welcomes ALL to enjoy the diverse sounds of FestivALL in the heart of the city. Featured acts include 4Chill, Juice Newsom & The Groove and Erin […]

Free

Live on the Levee featuring Rasta Rafiki

Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

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 […]

Free

Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors

Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

Head downtown two days art, music, and more! We’ve invited over 60+ 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 other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the […]

Free

Poems While You Wait

Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United States

WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman along with poets Randi Ward & David Prather will create original, one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you! Visit the poets in the Taylor Books Annex […]

Juneteenth Celebration

WV State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United States

A day of camaraderie, history, showcasing statewide talent, and featuring nationally known recording artists. Juneteenth commemorates the holiday that celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. Join the Herbert Henderson of Minority Affairs in celebrating Juneteenth 2023 with music, games, bounce houses, vendors, and fun for everyone! Presented by Have a few […]

Free

Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors

Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

Head downtown two days art, music, and more! We’ve invited over 60+ 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 other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the […]

Free

City Center Dead

Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

FestivALL and Arts Amplified presents: 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 […]

Free

Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents “Why We Stayed: Stories & Monologues About the Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence”

Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

Presented in partnership with the Charleston YWCA’s Resolve Family Abuse Program, “Why We Stayed” is a poignant drama of heartbreak and reclamation told through the eyes of the forgotten victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. Tickets: $15 for adults $10 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d […]

$15

Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents “Why We Stayed: Stories & Monologues About the Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence”

Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

Presented in partnership with the Charleston YWCA’s Resolve Family Abuse Program, “Why We Stayed” is a poignant drama of heartbreak and reclamation told through the eyes of the forgotten victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. Tickets: $15 for adults $10 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d […]

$15

Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents “Why We Stayed: Stories & Monologues About the Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence”

Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

Presented in partnership with the Charleston YWCA’s Resolve Family Abuse Program, “Why We Stayed” is a poignant drama of heartbreak and reclamation told through the eyes of the forgotten victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. Tickets: $15 for adults $10 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d […]

$15

An Afternoon with West Virginia Dance Company

The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United States

Through the art of movement, the WV Dance Company shares intimate portraits of the human experience, energetic displays of the power of nature and vibrant images of the nuances of world cultures. Tickets: $5 for students, $10 for adults Made possible in part by a 2023 grant from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. An Afternoon of Dance with […]

$5 – $10

All Ages Yoga

Folded Leaf 1020 Bridge Road, Charleston, WV, United States

Participate in an all-ages yoga class with instructor Nina Ratliff! Must bring your own mats and props. 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 like to see at future […]

Free

Charleston ARTbus Unveiling

Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

We are excited to unveil the winning submission for the FOURTH Charleston ARTbus! On October 19 Charleston's fourth ARTbus will be parked out beside Slack Plaza in Charleston's Downtown, designed by Charleston […]

Downtown ArtWalk

Sidewalks of Downtown Charleston

Stroll 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! […]

Free

Art-After-Dark

The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States

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 Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden, […]

Free

Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents “Why We Stayed: Stories & Monologues About the Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence”

Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

Presented in partnership with the Charleston YWCA’s Resolve Family Abuse Program, “Why We Stayed” is a poignant drama of heartbreak and reclamation told through the eyes of the forgotten victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. Tickets: $15 for adults $10 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d […]

$15

Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents “Why We Stayed: Stories & Monologues About the Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence”

Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

Presented in partnership with the Charleston YWCA’s Resolve Family Abuse Program, “Why We Stayed” is a poignant drama of heartbreak and reclamation told through the eyes of the forgotten victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. Tickets: $15 for adults $10 for students/seniors CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d […]

$15

WVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars: Ghostbusters (1984)!

The Vandalia Co. 611 Tennessee Avenue, Charleston, WV, United States

WVIFF 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 Ghostbusters! CLICK HERE FOR […]

$7

Glow in the Park

Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

Glow 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 […]

Free