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here's a lot going on in the world today, and now, more than ever it seems, is a great time to support a good cause. You'll have plenty of opportunities to do so this weekend around the Kanawha Valley. From the Ronald McDonald House's Red Shoe Gala to First Tee West Virginia's PAR-TEE on Broadway (and many more), there's an event and a cause for you to support around the region. Here's a look at what's happening now through Sunday, Nov. 9. 

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Friday, Nov. 7

Music

• THE SNOZZBERRIES: 7 p.m. $10 cover. Live at “The Shop”, 1233 Ohio Ave, Dunbar.
• GARY HAYS: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Company, 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
• PETE KOSKY: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• DONEFOR IDGAF TOUR: 8:30 p.m. $13 cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• BENT PENNY REVIVAL: 9 p.m. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes.
• FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE AT MARDI GRAS: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Step up, sing out, and be the star of the night. Karaoke takes place at Pit 4. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes.
• THE EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9 p.m. $5 cover. Featuring Three Piece Suit. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• DJ QUAM DANCE PARTY: 9 p.m. Every Friday night. Weekly dance party at EZ Street featuring music spun by DJ Quam. EZ Street, 2796 Winfield Rd., Scott Depot.

Stage/Theater

• ANASTASIA: 7:30 p.m. $33+. A Charleston Light Opera Guild production. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Etc.

• MOUNTAIN MISSION CHRISTMAS SALE: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Trees, decorations, lights, ornaments, wreaths, wrapping paper and a whole lot more. Mountain Mission, 1620 Seventh Ave, Charleston.
• MOMCO OF CHARLESTON ENJOY THE JOY REGULAR MEETING: 9:30 a.m. Free. MomCo of Charleston is a group connecting mothers for find friendship, community and support. We meet in the basement of the the old Ruffner Presbyterian Church near the UC stadium. Childcare is available for kids of all ages. Mothers can enjoy food, coffee, conversation and a craft. Hope Church, 300 20th St. SE, Charleston.
• LITTLE LISTENERS: 10 a.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.
• POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30 a.m. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
• SNOWMAN CRAFT WORKSHOP: 1-4 p.m. $10 per person. All materials provided. Please register by sending a message or text 304-546-0250. No walk-ins please. Gallery on 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
• SEATED YOGA: 1 p.m. Free. Free six week seated yoga class with instructor Barbara Tabaretti. Class run each from between Oct. 24 – Nov. 28, 2025. Oakwood Baptist Church, 855 Oakwood Road, Charleston.
• 414 ART CLUB: 1 p.m. $40 a month members, $20 per week nonmembers. New art and craft project each week. Event runs 1-4 p.m. Gallery on 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
• CHARLESTON AREA WITCHY WEEKEND 2025 WITCHES' BALL: 5-10 p.m. $10 per person, children 10 and under free. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston.
• 2600 MEETING: 5 p.m. Official Hacker Quarterly 2600 Meeting. Gathering for cyber security experts, network engineers, gamers, lock picks, and tech enthusiasts from all over the region. KDE Technology, 111 Hale St., Charleston.
• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• DEAF COFFEE CHAT: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. ASL activities, Deaf culture, games, snacks, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome. Habitat ReStore, 912 Young St., Charleston.
• POUR IT FORWARD: 6-10 p.m. Fundraiser for the Mountaineer Food Bank. Donors will receive a complimentary beer sample and koozie to show their support. Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
• RED SHOE GALA: FLASHBACK TO THE 80S: 6-11 p.m. $200 per person. Fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern West Virginia. Enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, and plenty of throwback surprises. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Music

• WALKER WHITE: 6:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.
• PUMZI'S LIVE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Featuring Elijah Cruise and Better From Here. Pumzi's, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.
• TY MCCLANAHAN: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• THE EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9 p.m. $7 cover. Featuring Cowpunks, Jesse & The Hogg Brothers, The Speedwobbles and Chris Harris. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• KARAOKE: 9 p.m. Every Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson Street, Charleston.
• EMPTY GLASS LIVE SATURDAY: 10 p.m. $10 cover. Fetauring The String Chiefs, Nathan Bess and Cheat Mountain Riders. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• BALLROOM DANCE: 7-10 p.m. $15 per person. All skill levels and both singles and couples welcome. The dance will feature a 45-minute Cha-Cha lesson. Drinks will be provided and participants are encouraged to bring a food item to share. Those bringing a food item to share will be entered into a drawing for a free gift. Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans.

Stage/Theater

• ANASTASIA: 7:30 p.m. $33+. A Charleston Light Opera Guild production. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Etc.

• MOUNTAIN MISSION CHRISTMAS SALE: 8 a.m. to noon. Trees, decorations, lights, ornaments, wreaths, wrapping paper and a whole lot more. Mountain Mission, 1620 Seventh Ave, Charleston.
• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8 a.m. Free timed 5K run or walk. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
• COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP: 8 a.m. Free. Meet at South Charleston Nutrition. Walk to Oakes Field, get some laps in, then head back together around 11 a.m. South Charleston Nutrition, 608 D St, South Charleston.
• HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CLASS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $135 per person. Create up to four glass ornaments using designs that are provided or ones you draw yourself. Additional bases in assorted shapes and sizes can also be purchased and built. All products created during class will be fired after the class concludes and each student is required to return the following week to pick up the finished pieces. Amanda's Glass Art, 3814 1/2 Maccorkle Ave. SE, Charleston.
• ROXALANA GOSPEL TABERNACLE FLEA MARKET LEFTOVER SALE: 9 a.m. to noon. Free entrance. Sale located in the church's Activity Building, behind church on hill. Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, 2011 Roxalana Road, Dunbar.
• CRAFTER'S DESTASH SALE: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free entrance. Quilters, needle crafters, scrapbookers, card makers, and more will be destashing their craft supplies. This is not a craft show. This is a craft supply destashing event. Concessions will also be available to purchase. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2008 20th St., Nitro.
• LIBERATION BREAKFAST: 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Breakfast, groceries, Narcan, clean gear, hygiene kits, workshops and more. 716 Dawson Court, Charleston.
• KANAWHA STATE FOREST HIKE: 9:30 a.m. Free. Sponsored by the Kanawha Trail Club. Depart from the Polly Hollow parking lot for a 4.5 mile hike with climbs. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.
• STEM FEST: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event included in price of museum entrance. A family-friendly celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Explore hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations, and interactive exhibits from community partners across the region. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• QUILTING 101 CLASS: 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Learn the basic skills you need to start quilting in this fun, hands-on class. We’ll cover basic cutting techniques, simple hand and machine sewing, and how to use a sewing machine for quilting. No supplies needed, coffee and pastries provided. Living Word Christian Center, 1418 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
• BIBLE CENTER CHURCH HOLIDAY MARKET: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fundraiser for the Bible Center School. More than 20 unique vendors offering beautiful gifts and seasonal treasures. Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Dr., Charleston.
• BISCUIT & GRAVY BOWL: 10 a.m. to noon. $15 per person, ages 12 and under $5. Fundraiser event hosted by Southridge Church. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
• MINI WREATH ORNAMENT WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. $12 per wreath. Sponsored by Muddy Mountain Flower Farm. A hands-on craft session where you can make your own mini dried flower wreath ornaments — perfect for your tree, gifts, or a touch of natural charm around the house. No tickets or reservations needed. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4008 Maccorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston.
• TIE DYE CLASS: 11 a.m. $15 per person. Class by Trippy Hippie LLC. Capitol Flea Market, 2101 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
• WILD & WIRED WV 1.0 LINUX FESTIVAL: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Hands-on labs, talks, demonstrations, Q&A sessions and more in the Geary Student Union Third Floor Ballroom. This event welcomes all experience levels, from complete beginners to seasoned developers. University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston.
• WAGGING TAILS & NITRO ALES BEERFEST & CHILI COOK OFF: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of chili cooks and craft beers. Winners may qualify for the World Championship cookoff. Living Memorial Park, Corner of Second Avenue and 21st Street, Nitro.
• NITRO ANTIQUE MALL CRAWLER CLASSIC: 11 a.m. Classes include C1, C2/Promod, Stock, Leafer/CO ($15 entry), Micros ($10 entry), Kids 1/10 ($10 entry), and Kids Micro ($10 entry). Trophies for Top 3 in each class. Scale points awarded for Class 1 events. The PIT CrawlZone, 1102 11th St., Nitro.
• CHARLESTON AREA WITCHY WEEKEND 2025 PSYCHIC FAIRE: 12-6 p.m. $10 per person, children 10 and under free. Event includes ceremonies, rituals, live musical entertainment, fire spinning, belly dancing, psychics, artisans, merchants, henna tattoos, healing circle, classes, Kid's Korner activities, local pagan group representatives, drumming circle, dance music, costume contests and more. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston.
• AUTUMN PATHWAYS FALL FESTIVAL FOR TEENS & ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES: 12-2:30 p.m. Free. For individuals with disabilities of all kinds ages 14 to adult. Includes food, activities, canvas painting, chair yoga demonstration, prize bingo, door prizes and more.Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about community services from area agencies and programs. Elkview Community Center, 1058 Main St., Elkview.
• POWER OF ONE: LEGENDS OF PRIDE: 6-10 p.m. $40 per person. Sponsored by Rainbow Pride of West Virginia. Featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by 1010 Bridge, a cash bar, silent auction, and performances by current and former Rainbow Pride pageant title holders. 2025 Power of One recipients, Dr. Christine Teague and Gregg Oxley, will be honored at the event. Woman's Club of Charleston, 1600 Virginia St. E, Charleston.
• VANDALIA HEALTH CAMC CANCER CENTER FASHION SHOW: 6-8 p.m. Free. Door prizes, a silent auction, food and refreshments for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Vandalia Health CAMC Cancer Center, 3415 Maccorkle Ave. SE, Charleston.
• PAR-TEE ON BROADWAY: 7-11 p.m. Annual fundraising event for First Tee West Virginia's Clubs in Hands Campaign. Must be 21+ to attend. Features a live and silent auction, food, drinks, an acoustic show by Josh Pantry, and concert by Adam D. Tucker. Embassy Suites, 300 Court St., Charleston.

Sunday, Nov. 9

Stage/Theater

• ANASTASIA: 2 p.m. $33+. A Charleston Light Opera Guild production. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

Etc.

• HOPE VILLAGE FAIR TRADE BOUTIQUE: 12-3 p.m. Free entrance. First Presbyterian Church of Charleston, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.
• KANAWHA STATE FOREST HIKE: 1:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Kanawha Trail Club. Depart from the gravel parking lot at the top of the mountain in the back of the forest for a four mile hike on Middle Ridge Road and Middle Ridge Trail. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.
• PAINT & POUR: 3-5 p.m. $20 per person. Enjoy some mead and paint a vampiress. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• MODERN MOUNTAIN MEASURES DINNER: 5-7:30 p.m. $100 per person. Fundraiser for the Junior League of Charleston. A prix fixe evening of food inspired by recipes from the League’s cookbooks "Mountain Measures" and "Mountain Measures: A Second Serving". Prepared by Chef Paul Smith and the team at Paulie’s Fine Italian. Full menu available at the event link (click event name). Paulie’s Fine Italian Restaurant, 915 Bridge Road, Charleston.
• TIPPIE'S TRIVIA NIGHT: 7-10 p.m. Tippie's Tavern, 218 Seventh Ave., South Charleston.

Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. For events beyond the Kanawha Valley, please see the Arts Amplified website. 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.