T

he Celtic Calling Gathering is in full swing in Charleston, with events ramping up this weekend. This weekend also marks the 2026 Urban Fishing event in North Charleston, Crawl-O-Green 2026 in St. Albans, and the East Coast College Soccer Showcase in Dunbar. Plus, there's tons of other events happening all around the Kanawha Valley now through Sunday.

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Friday, March 6

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• WVMEA ALL-STATE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERTS: 5 p.m. Tickets $13.50 per person. Sponsored by the West Virginia Music Educators Association. Featuring music from various student groups.
• SANDY & GER: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
• RETRO COUNTRY: 7-9:30 p.m. Food available for purchase. Belle Town Hall, 1100 E. Dupont Ave., Belle.
• FOLKLORE PRESENTS: 7:30 p.m. Featuring music from Spencer Elliott’s new album “Silver Maple." Folklore Music Exchange, 91 Summers St., Charleston.
• EAST END GHOULS SOLIDARITY PARTY: 10 p.m. Featuring Pappy Lee. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• CYAC PRESENTS “THE CRIB”: 7 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• NIRVANA – THE BAND, THE SHOW, THE MOVIE: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Celtic Calling Gathering

• CHILDREN’S STORY WALK & MAKE AND TAKE CRAFTS: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, Fourth Floor, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
• THE GYPSY STARS: 5-7 p.m. Free. Celtic, Appalachian and Irish tunes. Good eats available for purchase. Hagy’s Irish Pub, 908 Quarrier St, Charleston.
• THE CHARLESTON ROGUES: 7 p.m. Free. Short Story Brewing Charleston, 186 Summers St., Charleston.
• CELTIC CEILI / CEILIDH: 7-10 p.m. $10 per person, children under age 10 free. Presented by FOOTMAD. All ages gathering featuring music and dance. The Brickersons from Athens, Ohio, will provide music. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
• POETRY OPEN MIC: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Hosted by James Cochran. Music by Dave Haas. Share your own verse or read a Celtic favorite. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Etc.

• EAST COAST COLLEGE SOCCER SHOWCASE: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
• POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30 a.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
• LITTLE LISTENERS: 10 a.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.
• YWCA 2026 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Noon. Tickets are $125 per person. Embassy Suites, 300 Court St., Charleston.
• USED BOOK FUNDRAISER: 1-5 p.m. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
• REPRO RIGHTS & LOCAL PINTS: 5 p.m. Black Sheep Burrito and Brews, 702 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• KANAWHA VALLEY YOUNG REPUBLICANS MEETING: 6 p.m. West Virginia Bankers Association, 3601 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Suite 100, Charleston.
• BOARD GAME NIGHT: 6-10 p.m. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Saturday, March 7

Music

• WVMEA ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL CONCERTS: 1 p.m. Tickets $13.50 per person. Sponsored by the West Virginia Music Educators Association. Featuring music from various student groups. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
• LIVE AT THE SHOP: 6 p.m. $15 per person. Featuring Filth, MJT, Blackwater Drowning, and Dream Killers. Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.
• BRANDON LAKE: 7 p.m. Tickets $60+. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
• FOLKLORE PRESENTS: 7 p.m. Free, but donations for performers are highly encouraged. Featuring Anthony Frijia, Skribe and Colin Cutler. Folklore Music Exchange, 91 Summers St., Charleston.
• LYSANDER TRIO: 7 p.m. Adults $20, college students $10, youth under 18 years old free. Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 8 p.m. $5 cover. Featuring the Cheat Mountain Riders with special guest Hambone Wilson. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• SOMETHIN’ SPECIAL: 8-11 p.m. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

Dance

• DECADES DANCE PARTY: 9 p.m. Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, 1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes.

Stage/Theater

• 2026 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS – DOCUMENTARY: 2 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• NIRVANA – THE BAND, THE SHOW, THE MOVIE: 5 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.
• 2026 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS – LIVE ACTION: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Celtic Calling Gathering

• 5K KILT RUN & 2K WALK: 9 a.m. $30 to enter run, $25 to enter walk. Proceeds benefit Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum. Registration is available online. Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.
• KCPL CELTIC CALLING EVENTS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. Events include:
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Children's Story Walk and Make and Take Craft Activities. Fourth Floor.
  • 10-11:30 a.m. — "View into the Jacobite Rebellion: The Material Culture of a Highland Clansman in the Jacobite Army." History presentation by husband-and-wife reenactors. Room 311B.
  • 12:30 p.m. —  Elementary-age Children's Dance Workshop, with Appalachian Lads and Lassies. Fourth Floor.
  • 1:30 p.m. —  Traditional Gaelic music with Patrick O’Flatherty. The presentation includes tales and music from old Ireland. Room 311B.
• CELTIC VILLAGE: 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Free entrance. Find your Clan, crafters, children's games, Highland Coo's, Wolfhounds of Appalachia and more. Demonstrations, vendors, Jacobite reenactors and others will be available in the park area.  City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.
• MAIN STAGE EVENTS: 10:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Free. Music, dance, aerial performances, competitions and more. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. Events include:
  • 10:30 a.m. — Opening Pipes. Featuring Tim and Maggie / Kinnfolk.
  • 10:45 a.m. — Clash of Steel. Featuring Duelists of Appalachia.
  • 11:15 a.m. — Kinnfolk and Aerialist CozmicWonderland. Roanoke-based young Celtic duo with their own and traditional compositions.
  • 12:15 p.m. — Celtic Calling Dog Show. Celtic breeds and all other breeds welcome. Includes fancy dress contest.
  • 12:45 p.m. — Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums.
  • 1 p.m. — Clash of Steel. Featuring Duelists of Appalachia.
  • 1:30 p.m. —  Lincoln County Cloggers
  • 2 p.m. — Celtic Calling Pageant. Cash prizes available for Gathering Chieftain ($100), Chieftainess ($100), Folk Lore Creature ($100) and more. Children members of the court and clansman will receive gift cards or merch.
  • 2.30 p.m. — Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums, with dancers from Appalachian Lads and Lassies
  • 2.45 p.m. — Children’s Tug O'War
  • 3 p.m. — Kinnfolk and Aerialist CozmicWonderland.
• CELTIC BRUNCH: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu changes yearly, but past menus have included Scotch Eggs, bangers and mash, Guinness stew, and more. Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.
• GEORGE DAUGHTERY MEMORIAL TALL TALES CONTEST: 1 p.m. Free. Spin a yarn for cash prizes, including $75 first place, $50 second place, and $25 third place. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.
• ALMOST HEAVEN DULCIMER GROUP: 2:45 p.m. Free. Hagy’s Irish Pub, 908 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• CELTIC CALLING STREET PARADE: 4 p.m. Free. Valley Pipes And Drums, Beni Kedem Highlanders, Dancers, Puppets, Civic Organizations, Unicorns, Clans and more. If you or your group are interested in joining, email sheila@celticcalling.org. Parade route includes Lee Street Triangle to Kanawha Boulevard.
• LINCOLN COUNTY CLOGGERS: 5 p.m. Free. Hagy’s Irish Pub, 908 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• WORLD'S GREATEST HAPPY HOUR: 5-7 p.m. $5 cover. Featuring music by The Charleston Rogues. The Blue Parrot, 14 ½ Capitol St., Charleston.
• FATHER, SON & FRIENDS: 5:30-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Free. Celtic-Americana music and a large time. Short Story Brewing Charleston, 186 Summers St., Charleston.
• HOUSE OF HAMILL: 7:30 p.m. $30 adults, $10 students, children under age 13 free. Presented by FOOTMAD. Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston.
• TIM & MAGGIE MUSIC: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• TRADITIONAL CELTIC MUSIC SESSION: 10 p.m. Free. Hosted by Dan Carney. Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, 218 Capitol St., Charleston.

Etc.

• EAST COAST COLLEGE SOCCER SHOWCASE: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 9 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd.W., Charleston.
• UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH HOT DOG & BOOK SALE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Christ Church United Methodist, Fellowship Hall, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• 2026 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $40 per person. Elk River Church of the Nazarene, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.
• SEED TO FEED: 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Miss Ruby’s Corner Market, 739 Central Ave., Charleston.
• USED BOOK FUNDRAISER: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
• 2026 URBAN FISHING: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Open to all ages, but children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. North Charleston Recreation Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
• POP ART COLLAGE PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $35 per person. Workshop by Base Camp Printing Co. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
• VENDOR MARKET: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Includes 20+ local vendors, coffee truck, sweet treats and more. Country Roads Creations, 506 Old Goff Mountain Road, Cross Lanes.
• THE HIDDEN LIFE OF A TOAD: 1 p.m. Free. Naturalist Jess will share photos from her vernal pond observations, and participants will play Toad Bingo. Kanawha State Forest, Nature Center, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.
• HUSKY FOR A DAY BASEBALL CAMP: 1-4 p.m. $50 per student in grades 2-7. Herbert Hoover High School Baseball Field, 775 Husky Way, Elkview.
• SPRING ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE: 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. $100 per player league fee. Shawnee Sports Complex, 19 Salango Way, Dunbar.
• AN EVENING IN STARS HOLLOW: 4 p.m. Free, but ticket required. Featuring “Gilmore Girls” star John Cabrera, who played Brian Fuller, and local author Matt Browning. LaBelle Theatre, 313 D St., South Charleston.
• PIRATE NIGHT: 4-10 p.m. $10 per person. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• TAPROOM TRIVIA: 6:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St, Clendenin.
• CRAWL-O-GREEN 2026: 7-11 p.m. $10+ per person. Participating vendors include Cozumel, Drummy's, Shuckers, The Cafe and The Tap. Various locations, Main Street, St. Albans. (POSTPONED)
• LADIES NIGHT – PINK PARTY: Doors open at 8 p.m., party begins at 10 p.m. $5 cover; ages 21+ only. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston.

Sunday, March 8

Music

• TOWNESMEN QUARTET: 6 p.m. Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.
• MOUNTAIN STAGE: 7 p.m. Tickets $35 per person. Featuring Cyril Neville, Los Straitjackets with Deke Dickerson, Sons of Town Hall, and Amanda Pascali. Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.
• RAY + JOHN: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• THE CARPENTER ANTS: 10 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• A TASTE OF IRELAND – THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION: 3 p.m. $50+ per person. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• 2026 OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS – ANIMATED: 1 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• CYAC PRESENTS “THE CRIB”: 2 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students/seniors. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. W., Charleston.
• THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB: 3 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Celtic Calling Gathering

• KIRKIN O' THE TARTANS: 11 a.m. Free. Traditional chuch service for blessing of the tartans. Includes bagpipes and a children's puppet story. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
• CELTIC BRUNCH: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu changes yearly, but past menus have included Scotch Eggs, bangers and mash, Guinness stew and more. Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.
• CHILDREN’S STORY WALK & MAKE AND TAKE CRAFTS: Noon. to 4 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, Fourth Floor, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
• MOUNTAIN THYME: 1 p.m. Free. With special guest fiddler Jenny Allinder. Folklore Music Exchange, 91 Summers St., Charleston.
• IRISH ROAD BOWLING: 2 p.m. Free with $5 ball deposit. Sponsored by the West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Association (WVIRBA). Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.
• CELTIC THEATRE: 4 p.m. Free. Five plays coordinated by Tip Jar Theatre. Includes a bonus play read by local thespians. Short Story Brewing Charleston, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

Etc.

• EAST COAST COLLEGE SOCCER SHOWCASE: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
• KANAWHA VALLEY TRAIL ALLIANCE FIRST SUNDAY: 9 a.m. Free. Continuing progress on updates to the Log Town Trail Reroute at Kanawha State Forest.  Remember to wear sturdy boots, dress in layers, and bring work gloves (if you have them) and water. Kanawha State Forest, Shelters 9/10, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.
• REST. RESTORE. RECLAIM. WOMEN RETREAT 2026: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 Second Ave. S.W., South Charleston.
• NATURAL DYES PRESENTATION: 1 p.m. Free. Presented by Karen Kelly. Kanawha State Forest Nature Center, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.
• INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION: 3-6 p.m. Free. All-ages event celebrating social justice and women’s equity. Sponsored by the West Virginia Women’s Alliance. Martin Luther King Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.