oking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9 a.m. — "Take the Power Back" AEP Rate Hike Rally, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, 201 Brooks St., Charleston.

• 9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 10-10:30 a.m. — Baby and Me Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Baby Playgroup, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — Senior Silver Sneakers, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 2-3 p.m. — Afternoon Relaxation, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 2-3 p.m. — Elk Valley Book Group Featuring "Starter Villain" by John Scalzi, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 4-6 p.m. — Free Community Dinner, Green Valley Church of God, 518 Green Valley Drive, St. Albans.

• 5 p.m. — Line Dance, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5-7 p.m. — Teen Kandi Club, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Weekly Cemetery Walk & Run, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Tuesday Cruiseday Group Bike Ride, Lee Street Triangle, 805 Lee St. East, Charleston.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kanawha County Democratic Women Monthly Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Rhythm & Release Yoga, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Almost Heaven Canvas Painting Workshop, The Bucket, 4030 Washington St. W., Dunbar.

• 7 p.m. — Bob Thompson Band, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — Gary Hays, The Tap, 75 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

Today's Public Meetings

• 2 p.m. — Charleston Land Reuse Agency Meeting, City Hall, AV Room, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Charleston City Center Business Improvement District Board Meeting, 600 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Charleston Coliseum/Municipal Auditorium Board Meeting, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Jordan Board Room, 600 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — St. Albans MS4/MUC Board Meeting, MUC Conference Room, 1499 MacCorkle Ave, St. Albans.

• 7 p.m. — Belle Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 1100 East Dupont Ave., Belle.

• 7 p.m. — Nitro City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 497 First Ave. South, Nitro.

Upcoming

• Friday,  May 22-Sunday, May 31 — Various times: FestivALL 2026, various locations, Charleston..

• Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 — Various times: Vandalia Gathering 2026, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston. 

• Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24  — Various times: West Virginia Fashion Week, various locations, Charleston.