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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.​​​​​​

Today

• 8 a.m. — GED Bootcamp, Kanawha County Adult Learning Center, 500 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.
• 1:30 p.m. — St. Albans High School Class of 1969 Lunch Meetup, Hat Tricks Sports Bar & Grill, 714 6th Ave., St. Albans.
• 2:30 p.m. — Creators' Corner: Hygge Haven, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Rd., Elkview.
• 4 p.m. — Potato Chip & Beer Pairing, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
• 5 p.m. — Sewing Class, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
• 6 p.m. — Marvel: Crisis Protocol Demo, Lost Legion Games & Comics, 600 D St., South Charleston.
• 6 p.m. — Sci Talk: Let There Be Light, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• 6 p.m. — Valley Woodworkers January Meeting, 300 12th St., Dunbar.
• 6-8 p.m. — Untrained Professionals, The Winedown, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.
• 6:30 p.m. — Taproom Bingo, Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.
• 6:30 p.m. — NAACP General Membership Meeting, Cam's World, 1638 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
• 6:30-9 p.m. — WVU Mountaineer Fan Club Meeting, Harding's Family Restaurant, 2772 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.
• 7 p.m. — Disney on Ice Presents "Road Trip Adventures", Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
• 7-9 p.m. — The Charleston Rogues, Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• 7-10 p.m. — Bud Light Buckets: The Prelude, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.
• 7:30 p.m. — Salsa Night, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• 9 p.m. — John Green, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.