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appy Thanksgiving weekend! It might be a holiday, but that doesn't mean the local events have come to a halt. Here's some of what's happening now through Sunday, Nov. 30, around the Kanawha Valley.

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Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day)

Music

• THNXGVN NITE: 10 p.m. $5 cover. Featuring Dinosaur Burps, Duck City Music, and Gavin Mounts. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Seasonal

• FURRY FEAST 2025: 7:30-10 a.m. Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
• DRUMSTICK DASH: 9 a.m. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.
• FREE COMMUNITY GRATITUDE YOGA: 9:30 a.m. The Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center,1020 Bridge Road, Charleston.
• FREE ALL-LEVELS THANKSGIVING YOGA CLASS: 11 a.m. Yoga Power LLC, 601 Morris Street, Suite 302, Charleston.
• 77TH ANNUAL COMMODE BOWL: 1 p.m. Dunbar Intermediate School, 1330 Myers Ave., Dunbar.
• THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY POTLUCK: 5 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

Friday, Nov. 28 

Music

• THE UNIT: 4-6 p.m. Part of the Holly Jolly Brawley holiday celebration. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.
• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• MATTHEW MALINOSKI: 7-9 p.m. Coal River Coffee Company, 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
• PUMZI'S LIVE: 7-10 p.m. Featuring Jeff Ellis, Chet Lowther, and Brooke A. Brown. Pumzi's, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.
• WOODBINE: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol 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.
• KARAOKE WITH DJ MINGLE: 10 p.m. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol 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

• SCARPELLI & KEHDE'S "MARY: A ROCK OPERA": 7 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company. "Mary" tells the story of the nine months prior to the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a young girl destined to be the most important woman in the Christian tradition. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W, Charleston.
• IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• JACK WILLHITE'S ROCK & ROLL COMEDY SHOW: 8-11 p.m. A one-man rock ‘n roll circus, Jack mashes the spirit of Weird Al, the presence of a full rock band, and razor-sharp wit into a high-octane performance that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. Show is all ages, but recommended PG-17. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Seasonal

• HOLLY JOLLY BRAWLEY: 12-8 p.m. Free entrance. Music, lights, shopping, and plenty of family fun. Includes live entertainment, childrens activities at the Capitol Street Kids Zone and 30 local vendors at the Summers Street Holiday Shopping Village. Free rides on the Holly Jolly Trolley, courtesy of KRT, with stops at City Center, Lee Street Triangle, GoMart Ballpark and Capitol Market. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.
• CHARLESTON CITY TREE LIGHTING & LIGHT SHOW REVEAL: 6:30 p.m. Free. Part of the Holly Jolly Brawley holiday celebration. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

Etc.

• LITTLE LISTENERS: 10 a.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.
• BLACK FRIDAY ARTWALK: 12-8 p.m. Free. A special ArtWalk on Black Friday. Enjoy art, music, and festive vibes all around downtown. Downtown Area, Charleston.
• BLACK FRIDAY PET ADOPTION EVENT: 12 p.m. to midnight. Adopt a new furry family member in this 12-hour Black Friday event. Adoptions are FREE thanks to Moses Toyota. Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier St., 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.
• SHOP LOCAL HOLIDAY MARKET: 3-6 p.m. Featuring local vendors, kids crafts, Barter Market, photobooth, grab-n-go groceries, and more. West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
• PRO WRESTLING CONQUEST: COLD TURKEY: 7:30 p.m. $25 front row, $20 general admission, $5 children age 12 and under. Quantum Sports Center, 419 48th St. SE, Charleston.

Saturday, Nov. 29

Music

• THREE'S COMPANY BLUES: 4-6 p.m. Free. Part of the Holly Jolly Brawley holiday celebration. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.
• ANALOG BOY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SHOW: 7 p.m. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.
• MINOR SWING: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol 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.

Stage/Theater

• BLUE MOON: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT: 5 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• SCARPELLI & KEHDE'S "MARY: A ROCK OPERA": 7 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company. "Mary" tells the story of the nine months prior to the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a young girl destined to be the most important woman in the Christian tradition. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W, Charleston.
• IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• THANKSGIVING: 9:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Part of the Beyond the Back Row series of horror films. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Seasonal

• WILKERSON CHRISTMAS TREE FARM OPENING DAY: 7 a.m. Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm, 12 Christmas Tree Lane, Griffithsville.
• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 8-10 a.m. Children and their families can enjoy holiday crafts, letters for Santa, and photos with the Jolly Old Elf. Delicious breakfast items available for purchase. Chick-fil-A Southridge, 2509 Mountaineer Blvd, South Charleston.
• ALMOST HEAVEN WINTER MARKET: 10 a.m. Free entrance. Includes holiday gifts made by West Virginia artisans, crafters, makers and creators. Door prizes, letters to Santa and more. Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston.
• HOLLY JOLLY BRAWLEY: 12-8 p.m. Free entrance. Music, lights, shopping, and plenty of family fun. Includes live entertainment, childrens activities at the Capitol Street Kids Zone and 30 local vendors at the Summers Street Holiday Shopping Village. Free rides on the Holly Jolly Trolley, courtesy of KRT, with stops at City Center, Lee Street Triangle, GoMart Ballpark and Capitol Market. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.
• LIGHT THE MARKET: 3-6 p.m. Free entrance. Includes photos with Santa and the Grinch, free cookies and hot chocolate, holiday workshops, local craft vendors, and a visit from the Chick-fil-A Cow. Market lighting takes place at approximately 5:30 p.m. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston.
• FRIENDSGIVING PARTNER YOGA: 6 p.m. $25 per person. Kula Yoga, 50 Old Main, St. Albans.
• WVU MEDICINE HOLIDAY DRONE SHOW: 6:30 p.m. Free. Best view of the drone show can be seen at City Center at Slack Plaza. Part of the Holly Jolly Brawley holiday celebration. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

Etc.

• 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.
• 2025 HOT DIGGITY DOG 5K: 9 a.m. Donations accepted (dog/cat food, litter, toys, etc.) for the Putnam County Animal Shelter. St. Albans High School, 2100 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.
• POETRY NIGHT: 6-9 p.m. Featuring poets Tony Harrah, Laura Boggess, Beth Wolfe, Joe Bird, LaShay Lewis, and Kara Beth Grose. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• BREAK THE ICE PRE-AUDITION PARTY: 6 p.m. $15 suggested donation. A one-night-only party exploring Thornton Wilder’s "The Skin of Our Teeth". Learn about this hilarious, apocalyptic, and deeply human play — and how YOU can join the cast this winter. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

Sunday, Nov. 30

Music

• RAY & JON: 2-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• SCARPELLI & KEHDE'S "MARY: A ROCK OPERA": 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company. "Mary" tells the story of the nine months prior to the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a young girl destined to be the most important woman in the Christian tradition. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W, Charleston.
• IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.

Etc.

• 8-BIT BRUNCH BUFFET: 12-3 p.m. Brunch buffet, smoked pork, housemade soups, drink specials and more than 5,000 video games. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• BEGINNER MEAD MAKING CLASS: 2 p.m. $50 per person. Registration required. Start your own one gallon batch of mead to take home and ferment. Class price includes all materials. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• FAMILY STEM: 3D DOODLE PENS: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St,, Charleston.
• ROCKIN' FOR READING HOLLY DOLLY BENEFIT CONCERT & PUBLIC ART CELEBRATION: 4-6:30 p.m. $38 per person. An evening of music, art, food, and fun, all for a good cause. Delicious buffet included with admission. Performances by Fate28, the Let Them Rock street team student band, and local rising artist, Carter Miller. Proceeds benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is locally ran through Marshall University’s June Harless Center. Black Sheep Burritos & Brews, 702 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• TIPPIE'S TRIVIA NIGHT: 7-10 p.m. Tippie's Tavern, 218 Seventh Ave., South Charleston.