ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Tuesday, May 5, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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10 a.m.-2 p.m. — On-the-Spot Hiring Event, South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston.
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11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — WELD Presents "Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future," The Element Edge, 1611 Fourth Ave., Charleston.
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Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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3:30-5 p.m. — Taste Test Tuesday: Dunk & Decide, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Charleston.
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5 p.m. — Biddy Ball Practice, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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5 p.m. — Line Dance, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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5 p.m. — Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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5-7 p.m. — Mom & Me Paint Night, Chick-fil-A Southridge, 2509 Mountaineer Blvd, South Charleston.
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5:30-6:30 p.m. — Family Play Zone, Dunbar Branch Library, 305 12th St., Dunbar.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Tuesday Cruiseday Group Bike Ride, Lee Street Triangle, 805 Lee St. East, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Analog Boy's Cinco De Mayo Party, Cozumel Cantina & Gril, 5930 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.
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6 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Women's Fitness Hour, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — WVU vs. Marshall Baseball, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — St. Albans Writes Featuring Eric Eyre, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Gary Hays, The Tap, 75 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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7 p.m. — Bob Thompson Band, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, 409 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Montgomery City Council Meeting, Montgomery City Hall, 321 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
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7 p.m. — Nitro City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 497 First Ave. South, Nitro.
Upcoming
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Thursday, May 7, to Sunday, May 10 — Various times.: RIbfest, Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.
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Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9 — Various times.: Charleston Ballet Presents "Swan Lake" with the WVSO, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Saturday, May 9 — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Salt Fest, J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Drive, Malden.
Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. Know of something happening in Kanawha County that you’d like to share with readers? Send event info and contact details to ramsburgreports@gmail.com to be featured in a future calendar.
