ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, May 18, 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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9:30 a.m. — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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10:30-11:30 a.m. — Tots Storytime & Playgroup, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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1 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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2 p.m. — Deliver Us From The Evil One: LARCUM Takes On The Temper, John XXIII Pastoral Center, 100 Hodges Road, Charleston.
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2-3:30 p.m. — Sew Much Fun Sewing Class, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.
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3-4:45 p.m. — Moods of May Movie Time Part 2, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5-7 p.m. — Brush & Chill, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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5:30 p.m. — Women's Club of Nitro Monthly Meeting, Women's Club of Nitro, 2205 Second Ave, Nitro.
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5:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Table Tennis League (Open to All), North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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5:45 p.m. — WV Wild Hockey Tryouts (for Youth Born 2016-2017), South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, 20 RHL Blvd., South Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Sip & Paint Pot Painting, Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — No-Sew Pillows for Teens, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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6-7 p.m. — Teen Time, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Great Decisions, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Monday Night Book Club Featuring "Back of Beyond" by CJ Box, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-8:30 p.m. — Book & Film Club Featuring "The Housemaid", South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Board Game Night, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Adult Basketball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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Noon — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, Voter Registration Office, 415 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Dunbar Finance Committee Meeting, Dunbar City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.
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6:30 p.m. — Charleston Finance Committee Meeting, Charleston City Hall, AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — Marmet Community Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet.
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6:30 p.m. — St. Albans City Council Meeting, McKinley Recreation Center, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.
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7 p.m. — Charleston City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, 501 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Dunbar City Council Meeting, Dunbar City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.
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7 p.m. — Glasgow Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.
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7:30 p.m. — Marmet Town Council Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet.
Upcoming
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Wednesday, May 20 — 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake, River Ally, 6300 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.
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Thursday, May 21 — 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.: Let's Get Cooking in May, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
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Thursday, May 21 — 7:30 p.m.: Hot 8 Brass Band, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
