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” to life.
Produced by FestivALL and The Rustic Mechanicals
Location: The Clay Center Sculpture Garden, 1 Clay Square
Time: 7:00pm
Admission is free
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 Contest,” as well as dozens of artisans and food vendors.
Visit wvculture.org for the full schedule
Presented by West Virginia Department of Tourism
Location: West Virginia Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.
When: May 22–24
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 storefronts will help us uplift the capital city, shining a positive light on business, art, and Pride.
Presented by: Rainbow Pride of West Virginia
Location: Various locations
West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman helps writers make use of detail, memory, and senses in this workshop for writers of all experience levels and genres.
The workshop begins with a discussion that addresses the practical need for detail in the creation of convincing writing. In this activity, Harshman uses personal examples, diagrams, and participant responses to illustrate the movement from generality to detail.
The poet will then introduce participants to free-writing, examining its background and history, before beginning a written exploration of scars that will allow participants to both draw on what they’ve learned so far, as well as their own memories and senses in the creation of a short story or reminiscence.
Harshman will then wrap up with a discussion about the most important part of the writing process — revision.
Location: Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St.
Ages: 16+
Fee: $10
THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!
The FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
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 chords while playing simple, feel-good songs together. This FREE, relaxed jam session is perfect for beginners and open to anyone ages 10 and up. No pressure — just strumming, singing, and enjoying music as a group!
Location: City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free to attend
The FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
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 class with breath work throughout and less guidance to allow you to lean into your breath. We’ll start with some pranayama to jumpstart the system then get right into a couple progressive flows, ending with a little gentle mobility for the hips. A great session when you need to find your Zen before a day of activity. All levels welcome. Mats and props will be provided if you do not have your own.
Time: 9:00am
LOCATION UPDATE: due to rain, this event is now being hosted at the Grand Hall at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Click here for more details about the location change.
Enjoy Charleston’s free, Friday-night summer concert series set to the backdrop of the Kanawha River. Food trucks and beverage vendors on site.
GUEST ARTISTS: Alana Springsteen with special guest Adam Parker & The Bourbon Cowboys
A multi-instrumentalist with uncompromising vision, Springsteen plays guitar and piano throughout her albums and co-produces all her material, shaping each song with a hands-on precision that underscores her identity as both author and architect. Rooted in Country but unbound by its edges, she pulls freely from Alt-Pop and beyond, building a sonic world as expansive as it is emotionally exacting.
Presented by Moses Auto Group and The City of Charleston
Location: Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. East
Time: 6:30pm
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 Lee Street) in front of the blue ‘Bike Man’ sculpture at 11 a.m. Bring your own bike and helmet — to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated during the ride. This event is free, family-friendly, and welcome to all. Rain or shine.
West Virginia Pedal Pals receives program support from Active Southern West Virginia. Please register for this event on the (free) MemberPlus app to make for a smooth check-in process before the ride! If you haven’t already Join MemberPlus today, start here:
https://members.activeswv.org/member-application.
Produced by West Virginia Pedal Pals
Location: Bike Man Sculpture, 805 Lee Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Time: 11:00am
FestivALL presents Season 10, Episode 2 of Three Things at the John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education & Community Center (ReStore)
FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, 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/Owner Folklore Music Exchange Justin Puett, Musician/General Manager Fife Street Brewery John Query, and Owner of Cups & Cats Cafe/ DJ at WTSQ Lora Reynolds.
General Tickets: $10
Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)
Producer: Jeff Shirley
Sponsors: West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, United Bank, DLM Decisions LLC, DJEJ
Join us for an indigo dyeing class – and leave with your own hand-dyed tote! We’ll cover the history, cultivation, and use of this valuable plant, and learn about a variety of dye plants you can cultivate in your own garden. All supplies included. No experience necessary.
Location: Echo-Lit, 427 West Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25302
Date and time: Fri, May 30, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM