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t's another lovely fall weekend with a jam-packed schedule. Whether you're looking to catch a movie, a live performance, a national act or an esport, or just have a fun night on the town, there's plenty to choose from. Here's a look at what's happening around the Kanawha Valley through Sunday, Nov. 16. 

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Friday, Nov. 14

Music

• PLUS ONE: 7 p.m. Coal River Coffee Company, 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
• STEVE HIMES: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• AMOS STEEL EP RELEASE PARTY: 8 p.m. to midnight. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes.
• MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC ON THE FOLKLORE STAGE: 8 p.m. Presented by Daily 304. Featuring Ron Sowell and Todd Burge. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.
• 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

• COUNTRY TWO-STEP WORKSHOP & SOCIAL DANCE: 7 p.m. $12 per person. Bottled water and finger foods provided. No partner required. American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.
• FOOTMAD APPALACHIAN DANCE FOR ALL: 7-9:30 p.m. $7 suggested donation. Featuring Appalachian dancing, including circle, squares and contras. Bring your instrument if you like to play old-time music. All ages welcome. Enter the church gymnasium red door on the side facing the Kanawha River. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston.
• 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.

Theater/Film

• IRELAND WEST CAMINO: 6:30 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

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• THOMAS MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drive takes place in Thomas Memorial Hospital Classroom 3. Receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice as a thank-you from the Red Cross. Thomas Hospitals, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South 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.
• 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.
• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• BOOK CLUB FEATURING CHARLOTTE MCCONAGHY'S "WILD DARK SHORE": 6:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.
• FRIENDSGIVING WITH KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTIVE: 7 p.m. Featuring a Friendsgiving potluck and the movie "Wicked". Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston.
• DRUM CIRCLE: 7-10 p.m. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• COMMUNITY YOUTH RALLY: 7 p.m. Community event open to all youth and youth pastors. Featuring praise and worship and a message from Andrew Sharp, Youth Pastor at New Horizons Worship Center in Cross Lanes, followed by food and games in the Activity Building. Spirit Life Fellowship Church, 2167 Oakridge Dr., Charleston.
• WVIFF TRIVIA: 8 p.m. A West Virginia International Film Festival event. Film themed trivia, prizes, and delicious offerings from Fife Street Brewing. Teams or individuals are welcome to participate. Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Music

• LIVE AT THE SHOP: 6 p.m. $10 per person. Featuring Ghost Home, Human Animal, Small Steps and Common Ground 304. All ages event. Live at “The Shop”, 1233 Ohio Ave, Dunbar.
• SCOTT STRAIGHT: 6;30-9:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.
• PUMZI'S LIVE: 7-10 p.m. Featuring Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns, The Hawtthorns, and Nathan Bess. Pumzi's, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.
• EVAN WAYNE: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• STORIES REVEALED WVSO CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. $16+. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• STYX: 7:30 p.m. $62.55+. Featuring special guest Loverboy. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
• FOLKLORE PRESENTS: JOHNNY STAATS & THE DELIVERY BOYS WITH SLOW TRAIN: 7:30 p.m. $15 per person. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.
• SPACE FREQ & CHEAT MOUNTAIN RIDERS: 9 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• TRAVELIN' JONES BAND: 9 p.m. to midnight. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes.
• 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

• ACADEMY OF ARTS AT JANUARY'S AT CHASE PARK PRESENTS "FAIRY TALES": 7 p.m. Adults $20, children under age 11 $10. Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston.

Theater/Film

• WHY UKRAINE MATTERS: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• IRELAND WEST CAMINO: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• SIRAT: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• THE HUNGARIAN DRESS MAKER: 1:15 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• SIRAT: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• DREAMS: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• LIVING THE LAND: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• BREAKING THE MOULD: 7 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• THE SECRET AGENT: 7:15 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

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• USAMAF NATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS: 8 a.m. Sponsored by the USA Martial Arts Federation. Featuring hundreds of competitors from West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Maranatha Fellowship Church, 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.
• 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.
• SANTA'S WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in one hour time slots. $45 per child. Visit with Santa, write letter's to Santa, and chat with cheerful elves in the Toy Shoppe! Every child leaves with a magical jar of North Pole "snow" to remember the day. Limited VIP tickets ($55 per child, includes hot cocoa, a professional photo, and priority visit with Santa). J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Dr., Charleston.
• SOUTH CHARLESTON HOLIDAY MARKET: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy baked goods, local artisans, coffee, hot chocolate, handmade gifts, holiday decor, workshops, local food and more. South Charleston Farmer's Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston.
• ANGLICAN PRAYER BEADS WORKSHOP: 9 a.m. $10 per person. Learn more about Anglican Prayer beads and create your own. St. John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• LIBERATION BREAKFAST: 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Breakfast, groceries, Narcan, clean gear, hygiene kits, workshops and more. 716 Dawson Court, Charleston.
• OVER THE EDGE E-SPORTS SMASH ULTIMATE COMPETITION: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $45 per person. Featuring top-tier esport talent from across the East Coast for an unforgettable showdown in the heart of the Mountain State. The Element Edge, 1611 Fourth Ave., Charleston.
• ANNUAL GREEK BAKE SALE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring cookies, pastries, and cakes - including baklava (nuts and honey wrapped in phyllo), kourabiethes (powdered almond cookies), koulourakia (braided vanilla cookies), and so much more. Preorders can be made by calling Chris Bennett at 304-546-2636 or Tina Tabor at 304-983-0552. St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 3512 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston.
• ST. ALBANS VETERANS DAY PARADE: 11 a.m. Park Street and Sixth Avenue. St. Albans.
• PAWS & PAGES: 12-4 p.m. Free. Stories, crafts, and playing with dogs and cats from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
• STORYTIME THEATER: 1 p.m. Included in price of museum admission. Featuring expressive storytelling, creative props, and plenty of audience participation. Ideal for ages 3–8, but all are welcome. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• FAMILY PICASSO PARTY: 4 p.m. $25 per person. Bring the whole family (grown-ups or littles) or your friends and have fun with us creating our beautiful autumn tree blowing in the breeze under the full harvest moon. Kula Yoga, 50 Old Main, St. Albans.
• STAND UP COMEDY AT CAFE DOWNTOWN: 6:30 p.m. $25 per person. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.
• AMPUTEE & COMMUNITY SOCIAL NIGHT: 7 p.m. Sponsored by Parkersburg-based nonprofit The Amputee Center. Come hang out, enjoy great food, connect, and spend time in a supportive space with people who get it — and those who support us. Dinner begins at 7 p.m., followed by karaoke at 9 p.m. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson Street, Charleston.
• VIKING NIGHT: 7-10 p.m. Come dressed in your Viking gear and enjoy homemade mead with your favorite crew. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• ELEGANCE IN ACTION: 7 p.m. $37.50+. Fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. This event is in honor of Anne McCuskey, long-time Girl Scout, GSBDC board member and namesake of the GirlZone building, and Susan Thompson, who served for many years as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. Girl Scouts of the Black Diamond Council, 321 Virginia St. W, Charleston.

Sunday, Nov. 16

Music

• THE GOSPEL HARMONY BOYS: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 6532 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston.
• MOUNTAIN STAGE: 7 p.m. $30 per person. Featuring Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Jack Blocker, Cole Quest & the City Pickers, Courtney Hartman, and The Critton Hollow String Band. Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.

Theater/Film

• THE HUNGARIAN DRESS MAKER: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• LIVING THE LAND: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• IN WAITING: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• STRANGER WITH A CAMERA: 1:15 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• THE SECRET AGENT: 3:30 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• SHORTS COLLECTION: 3:30 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• DREAMS: 3:30 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• COMING HOME: 6:30 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.
• FOUR MOTHERS: 7 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. East, Charleston.

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• 8-BIT BRUNCH BUFFET: 12-3 p.m. All you can eat $15 brunch buffet and arcade games. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• SOUTH CHARLESTON HOLIDAY MARKET: 12-4 p.m. Enjoy baked goods, local artisans, coffee, hot chocolate, handmade gifts, holiday decor, workshops, local food and more. South Charleston Farmer's Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston.
• CHARCON GAME DAY & PET FOOD DRIVE: 1-5 p.m. Join us and have some fun at the tables, while donating food and supplies to help other feed their pets. Cups & Cats Café, 187 Summers St., Charleston.
• UKV CHURCH CALENDAR RECEPTION: 2-4 p.m. See original artworks and meet the artists who created the art for the 2026 UKV Church calender. Refreshments available. Some of the paintings will be for sale. Calendars are available for $20 at the event. Gallery on 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
• "I GNOME A SPOT" PAINT PARTY: 2 p.m. $30 per person. Relax and enjoy, sip and paint! Bring your own inspiration as we walk you step by step through the painting process. All materials are included in the ticket price. Kita Modern Japanese, 2815 Mounatineer Blvd., South Charleston.
• KCS SWING SING: 2:30-7:30 p.m. $11 per person. An afternoon of Kanawha County high school choir performances. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• CONCRERTS AT ST. JOHN'S: 4 p.m. Featuring Andrew Sords and Elizabeth DeMio. St. John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• HOLIDAY COMMUNITY POTLUCK: 5-7:30 p.m. Bring a dish from any celebration around the globe (bonus points if it's vegan or vegetarian) to share with other attendees. You can whip up an appetizer, main dish, or dessert — just aim to bring a dish that serves at least four people. If you plan to attend, please email nina@thefoldedleafwellness.com to confirm and share the dish you will bring. The Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center,1020 Bridge Road, Charleston.
• TIPPIE'S TRIVIA NIGHT: 7-10 p.m. Tippie's Tavern, 218 Seventh Ave., South Charleston.
• MOUNTAIN STAGE: 7 p.m. $30 per person. Featuring Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Lilly Hiatt, Joachim Cooder, and Sons of Town Hall. Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.