A new Charleston ARTbus will roll into town during FestivFALL!Designs have been submitted and one design has been chosen!  This mobile mural will be the first youth design and will be unveiled on Oct. 15 when it will begin transporting thousands of commuters! Stay tuned for this year's winning design! THANK YOU to our generous […]

FestivALL 14-28 Jun 2020 A City Becomes a Work of Art A City Becomes a Work of Art FestivALL A city-wide, multi-arts festival in Charleston, WV showcasing a mix of music, theater, dance, visual art, and more each June. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, over 100 FestivALL events will take place in more than […]

Three Things: Season 9, Episode 9 FestivALL presents Season 9, Episode 9 of Three Things during FestivFALL at the Capitol Market!The final guests of Season 9 include Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, artist Robby Moore, andauthor/co-owner of Plot Twist Books Matt Browning.FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three guests who will share […]

Downtown 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 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 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 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 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 October 18, 7pm Location: Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St. Marc Harshman presents a night of poetry at Taylor Books with Steve Scafidi, youth poets from Poetry Out Loud, and more. This event is free and open to the public. About Steve Scafidi  Steve Scafidi is the author of Sparks […]

The 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 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. […]

The 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 […]

Carriage 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 […]

Spring 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 […]

FestivALL 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. Thank you to our generous sponsors Previous Next Have […]

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 […]