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t's a busy weekend full of eclectic of events around the Kanawha Valley. From murder mystery dinners and heavyweight wrestling tournaments to chili cook-offs, star parties and Black History Month celebrations, there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Here's a peek at what's happening now through Feb 22 around the region.

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Friday, Feb. 20

Music

• THE BLUE BLAZES: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• MARC PRICE: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• FOLKLORE PRESENTS: 7:30 p.m. Free, but donations for performers encouraged. Featuring Becky Buller and Ned Luberecki. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

• BLUE PARROT LIVE: 9 p.m. $7 cover, ages 21+. Featuring Emmalea Deal & The Hot Mess, JERKS!, and PRSCTT. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston.

• EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 10 p.m. $7 cover. Featuring Three’s Company Groove, Whiskey & Wine, and Gavin Mounts. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• NO OTHER CHOICE: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

Etc.

• SPEAK KINDNESS: 9:30 a.m. Former Ruffner Presbyterian Church, 300 20th St. S.E., Charleston.

• POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30 a.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• BLACK EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS WEEK: ADULT PAINT & SIP: 6 p.m. $25 per person. YWCA Charleston, 1426 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• PAINT YOUR SPOUSE DATE NIGHT: 6 p.m. $50 per couple. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

• TRIVIA NIGHT & SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER: 6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.

• STAR PARTY: 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society and the West Virginia Astrophotography Association. KVAS Observatory, 1400 Camp Virgil Tate Road, Charleston.

• MEGA PRO WRESTLING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: 7 p.m. $15 general admission, $20 front row. Marmet Recreation Center, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• UNTIL PARTED BY DEATH – MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: 7 p.m. Tickets $55 per person. Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston.

Saturday, Feb. 21

Music

• PUMZI’S LIVE: 7-10 p.m. Featuring Elijah Cruise and Better From Here. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.

• SHAKESPEARE ON STAGE: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $16+. Part of the Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• TIMOTHY COURTS: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• BLUE PARROT LIVE: 9 p.m. $7 cover, ages 21+. Featuring Chris Harris and Legion of the Salty Dog. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston.

• CARIÑO: 9 p.m. $10 per person. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER: 2 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• NO OTHER CHOICE: 4:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

Etc.

• AMERICHEER MOUNTAIN STATE EXTREME: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• MULTI-STATE CONCEALED CARRY COURSE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $99 per person. BL Outfitters WV, 457 Winfield Road, St. Albans.

• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 9 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd.W., Charleston.

• DAUGHTERS OF THE KING WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: 9:30 a.m. $25 per person. Southeast Nazarene, 5102 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• HONEYBEE WORKSHOP: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Nitro Community Center, West Sattes Circle, 234 Lee St., Nitro.

• DISCOVER ENGINEERING DAY: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Included in the price of museum entrance. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• MOMMY AND ME TEA PARTY BRUNCH: 11 a.m. $8 per guest. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

• 3RD ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free entrance, $5 for 10 tasting tickets. Alum Creek Alliance, 1313 Sandplant Road, South Charleston.

• BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: Noon to 4 p.m. Free. North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• HISTORY ALIVE – BESSIE SMITH: 1 p.m. Free. Sissonville Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Charleston.

• KING OF THE CREEK 8-BALL SERIES: 1 p.m. $20 entry per person. Michelle’s on the Creek, 1734 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

• FAMILY STEM – CELEBRATING KATHERINE JOHNSON: 2 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, Children’s Service, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• PEACEFUL READING CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Dunbar Branch Library, 305 12th St., Dunbar.

• COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER: 2-6 p.m. Free. FamilyCare Health Center, 108 Washington St. W, Charleston.

• MIDLAND TRAIL FRIENDS OF NRA BANQUET: 4-11 p.m. Tickets $85+. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• TRUE CRIME RESTORATIVE YOGA: 6 p.m. $15 per person. St. Albans Yoga & Fitness Co-Op, 808 B St., Suite 201, St. Albans.

• MOM’S NIGHT OUT: 6:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by MomCo. Uncork & Create, 901 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• COMEDIAN MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $25 per person. Charleston Coliseum & Convention, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• UUC TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER: 7 p.m. $15 per person. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

• LOVE & MARRIAGE GAMESHOW EDITION: 7-9 p.m. Tickets $36+. Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 1634 Fourth Ave., Charleston.

• SUIT UP NIGHT 2026: 7-11:30 p.m. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

• CANDYLAND PERFORMANCE ART SHOW: 8-11 p.m. $10 per person. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Sunday, Feb. 22

Music

• GOLDEN JUBILEE ORGAN RECITAL WITH PETER DUBOIS: 2 p.m. Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston.

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

Dance

• CHARLESTON BALLROOM DANCE CLUB: 3:30-7:30 p.m. $65 per person. Berry Hills Country Club, 2188 Berry Hills Drive, Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION: 2 p.m. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., 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.