ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.​​​​​​

Today

• 7 a.m.-6 p.m. — Drop Your Socks Drive-Thru Donation Drive, WVRC Media, 1111 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
• 9:30 a.m.-Noon — Homeschool Days: Waves of Wonder, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• Noon-6 p.m. — Spa Bliss Med Spa Grand Opening, 1210 Smith St., Charleston.
• 2 p.m. — Adult Crafternoon, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.
• 6 p.m. — New Year, New Art, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Charleston.
• 6 p.m. — Swingstein and Robin, Hagy's Irish Pub, 908 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• 6 p.m. — Dalchord, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. West, Suite 101, Charleston.
• 6 p.m. — U16 Girls Academy Tryouts, Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
• 6-8 p.m. — U16 Girls Academy Tryouts, Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
• 6-9 p.m. — 3 Rivers Bitcoin Meetup, Chili's Bar & Grill, Town Center Mall, 3000 Charleston Town Center, Charleston. 
• 6:30 p.m. — Taproom Bingo, Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.
• 6:30 p.m. — WVU Mounatineer Fan Club, Harding's Family Restaurant, 2772 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.
• 7 p.m. — The Charleston Rogues, Short Story Brewing, 184 Summers St., Charleston.
• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
• 9 p.m. — Salsa Night, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. East, Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 10 a.m. — KCEAA Health & Wellness Clinic Board of Directors Meeting, KCEAA, Dillion Room, 601 Brooks St., Charleston.
• 11 a.m. — KCEAA Executive Committee Meeting, KCEAA, Dillion Room, 601 Brooks St., Charleston.
• Noon — KCEAA Board of Directors Meeting, KCEAA, Dillion Room, 601 Brooks St., Charleston.

Upcoming