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et ready for a weekend full of events happening around the Kanawha Valley. The annual Heart and Soul Dip Dinner, a wedding expo, Harmonies for Hope, the Winter Blues Farmers Market, the latest stage production from the Contemporary Youth Arts Company's Dan Khede -- there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's a peek at what's happening now through March 1 around the region.

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Friday, Feb. 27

Music

• CHRIS SUTTON & CHARLIE BARATH: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• SEAN RICHARDSON & BROOKE A. BROWN: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• TAKE ME BACK: 8-11 p.m. TK’s Pizza & Sports Bar, 109 Credes Lodge, Elkview.

• EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9:30 p.m. $7 cover. Featuring Static Fur, Fat Matthew and the debut of the Sticky Applemouth Show. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• STUDIO 54 – A NIGHT OF GLAMOUR & GLITTER DANCE PARTY: 7-10 p.m. $54 per person. 70’s themed fundraiser for United Way of Central West Virginia supporting the organization’s Dancing With The Stars Couple #5. Includes two drinks (champagne or draft beer), heavy hors d’oeuvres, and three hours of music and dancing. The GRUV, 10 Capitol St., Charleston.

• CHARLESTON BALLET PRESENTS “TRADITION / INNOVATION”: 7:30 p.m. $35 adults, $30 students/seniors. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• CYAC PRESENTS “THE CRIB”: 7 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W., Charleston.

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

Etc.

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

• SPAGHETTI DINNER: 4:30-7:30 p.m. $8 per person. Three-course meal. Proceeds benefit Ruffner Elementary School. Ruffner Elementary, 809 Litz Drive, Charleston.

• FRIENDS OF CLAY MEET & GREET: 5-7:30 p.m. Paulie’s Italian Restaurant, 915 Bridge Road, Charleston.

• BLACK HISTORY MONTH FARM TO TABLE DINNER: 5:30 p.m. $115 per person. Featuring a menu by Chef Ke and music with Bob Thompson. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Dr., Charleston.

• BENEFIT AUCTION: 5:30 p.m. Proceeds support Elk Elementary Center staff, student incentives and archery program. Elk Elementary Center, 3320 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.

• BINGO: 6 p.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

• KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTIVE MEETING: 7 p.m. All-ages LGBTQIA2S+ social and support group. Allies welcome. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

• A HEART DAY’S NIGHT IMPROV SHOW: 7:30 p.m. $13 per person. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• VARIETY TALENT SHOW: 8-10 p.m. $10 per person. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Saturday, Feb. 28

Music

• THE CHARLESTON ROGUES: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St, Clendenin.

• ALL AGES MUSIC & POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.

• THREE PIECE SUIT: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• HARMONIES FOR HOPE: 7:30 p.m. $41.25+. Featuring  Tommy Prine, John Inghram Band, Philip Bowen, The Local Honeys, Rory Isaac, Leah Cook, Bryan Roberts, and Woodbine Band. Proceeds benefit Recovery Point West Virginia. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• AMOS STEELE: 8 p.m. Louie’s Lounge, Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Drive, Charleston.

• RUMPKE MOUNTAIN BOYS: 8 p.m. $20 per person. Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

• EAST END GHOULS – MACABRE PRELIM PAGEANT: 10 p.m. $10 cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• CHARLESTON BALLET PRESENTS “TRADITION / INNOVATION”: 7:30 p.m. $35 adults, $30 students/seniors. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, 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.

• CYAC PRESENTS “THE CRIB”: 7 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W., 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.

Etc.

• INDOOR YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nitro Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Sattes Circle, Nitro.

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

• RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K: 9 a.m. $50 per racer. Proceeds benefit the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave., Nitro.

• WV YOUTH WRESTLING ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: 9 a.m. $12 adults, $9 students, children age 6 and under free. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• BLACK BEAR PRESENTATION: 10 a.m. Free. Presented by Barb Koster. Kanawha State Forest, Nature Center, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.

• COMMUNITY YOGA: 11 a.m. Free. St. Albans Yoga & Fitness Co-Op, 808 B St., Suite 201, St. Albans.

• HEART & SOUL DIP DINNER: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  Roosevelt Community Center, 205 Ruffner Avenue, Charleston.

• PRINCESS TEA PARTY: 11:30 a.m. $25 per person. Pictures, songs, crafts, and tea treats with your favorite princesses. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Theatre of Charleston. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St, Charleston.

• WINTER BLUES FARMERS MARKET: Noon-5 p.m. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• LUNAR NEW YEAR ACTIVITIES: 1-3 p.m. Free. Kanawha State Forest, Nature Center, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.

• FEBRUARY VOLUNTEER DAY: 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Coonskin Park, Gorman Shelter (near Alice Knight Trailhead), 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Drive, Charleston.

• YOGA FOR FORGIVENESS & GRACE: 2 p.m. $12 per person. St. Albans Yoga & Fitness Co-Op, 808 B St., Suite 201, St. Albans,

• DESIGNER PURSE BINGO: 3-8 p.m. $35 per person. Proceeds benefit Meow Cat Rescue WV. Capital High School, 1500 Greenbrier St., Charleston.

• PAINTING CLASS: 5 p.m. $25 per person, all materials and hot chocolate included. Country Roads Creations, 506 Old Goff Mountain Road, Cross Lanes.

• BEACH PARTY: 6 p.m. $175 per person. Sponsored by the Marshall University Quarterback Club of Charleston. Embassy Suites, 300 Court St., Charleston.

• R&B SOUL BINGO: 7:30 p.m. $22 per person. Sumthin’ Good Soul Food, 4837 MacCorkle Avenue S.W., South Charleston.

• MAGIC & COMEDY SHOW WITH JOEY STEPP & FRIENDS: 8 p.m. $15 per person. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Sunday, March 1

Music

• THE CHARLESTON CIVIC CHORUS PRESENTS “THE CRUCIFIXION”:  4 p.m. Free, donations for Bream SHOP accepted. First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

• SEPH SCHLUETER COUNTING MY BLESSINGS TOUR: 7 p.m. $15+ per person. With special guests Allison Eide and Charles Weems. Maranatha Church, 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St Albans.

Stage/Theater

• CYAC PRESENTS “THE CRIB”: 2 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER: 2:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Etc.

• WV YOUTH WRESTLING ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: 9 a.m. $12 adults, $9 students, children age 6 and under free. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• WEDDING SHOWCASE: Noon-3 p.m. The Ruffner, 1500 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• CICADA CENTER GRAND OPENING: 11:45 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St, Charleston.

• JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLESTON SUSTAINER LUNCHEON: Noon. $35 per person. Berry Hills Country Club, 2188 Berry Hills Dr., Charleston.

• SUNDAY SAUNTER – WITCH HAZEL, CHAMPION TREES & HISTORY IN THE OLD CIRCLE: 1 p.m. Free. Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., 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.