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ust because it's Friday the 13th doesn't mean this weekend is an unlucky one. In fact, in terms of events, this is one of the luckier ones. Farm-to-table dinners, dances, state basketball matches, a symphony concert, St. Patrick's Day festivities, an Oscar party, a race-themed outing, a green chili cookout, Market Mayhem, the 8th Annual Raspberry Jam meetup -- there's plenty to do now through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley. Here's a look at what's happening.

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Friday, March 13

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St, Clendenin.

• THE 11:11: 7 p.m. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

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

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

• MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC: 8 p.m. Featuring Dinosaur Burps and BDub. Folklore Music Exchange, 91 Summers St., Charleston.

• CHARLESTON ROGUES: 9 p.m. The ROQ, 1022 Capitol St., Charleston.

• EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9:30 p.m. $10 cover. Presented by Riff Rising Productions. Featuring acoustic artists Johnny Spolarich and Ricky Lee, and rappers SYK and Venomen. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• COUNTRY TWO-STEP: 7-10 p.m. $12 per person. No partner required. Lessons from 7-8 p.m., followed by dance from 8-10 p.m. Bottled water and finger Foods provided. St. Albans American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.

• FLASHBACK FRIDAY THE 13TH DECADES PARTY: 7-10 p.m. $50 per person. Dress as your favorite celebrity or decade - from ’20s glam, to the swinging ‘60s, ’90s pop, or anything in between. WVSU Center, 107 Capitol St., Charleston.

• FOOTMAD DANCE: 7 p.m. Entry $7 adults, children under 13 free. Music by Dan Carney and Bryan Roberts. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• 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.

• THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

Etc.

• WVSSAC 2026 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Various times. Tickets $14.50+ per person. Full schedule at this link. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• LITTLE LISTENERS: 10 a.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

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

• ROBOT ADVENTURE AT THE IDITAROD SLED DOG RACE: 2 p.m. Free. STEM program for children ages 6-12 and their adults. Registration required. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• CHESS CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Free. Players of all levels welcome. Dunbar Branch Library, 305 12th St., Dunbar.

• DEAF COFFEE CHAT: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. ASL activities, Deaf culture, games, snacks, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome. Habitat Restore, 912 Young St., Charleston.

• FRIDAY THE 13TH PAINT & (GOS)SIP: 6 p.m. $20 per person. Refreshments provided. Venom & Velvet, 926 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER: 6 p.m. $115 per person. Showcasing the culinary talents of local chefs Mandy Gum, Ilyana Owens, and Hollind Zamora. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works,  4797 Midland Drive, Charleston.

• DRUM CIRCLE: 7-9 p.m. Bring your own drum or use one on hand. Tambourines and other musical instruments are welcome. Dog and kid-friendly establishment. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Saturday, March 14

Music

• FOLKLORE PRESENTS: 3-5 p.m.  Bi-monthly Guitar Club meeting. Pizza, drinks, and snacks included. Also featuring a giveaway with five pairs of tickets for Mountain Stage’s April 18 show. Folklore Music Exchange, 91 Summers St., Charleston.

• WASHBOARD DAVE & THE DOUBTING THOMAS’S: 6:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St, Clendenin.

• PUMZI’S LIVE: 7:30 p.m. Featuring The Dynamic Duo and Two Roomates. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.

• WVSO PRESENTS ‘MUSIC FROM THE BIG SCREEN’: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $23+ per person. Featuring legendary music by John Williams alongside favorites from James Bond, “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Harry Potter,” and more. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• THE CARPENTER ANTS: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 10 p.m. $7 cover. Acoustic Night lineup featuring Dutch Underwood, Roy F. Bush, KC Shingleton, Isaac Stephens, and cokeandredrum. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• PASSEPIED DANCE CLUB BALLROOM DANCE: 7-10 p.m. $20 members, $30 non-members. 7 p.m. lesson, followed by dance at 7:30 p.m. Woman’s Club of Charleston, 1600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• JK’s ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY: 9 p.m. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort West Virginia, 1 Greyhound Drive, Charleston.

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.

• 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.

• THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

Etc.

• WVSSAC 2026 GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Various times. Tickets $14.50+ per person. Full schedule at this link. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• BIRD WALK: 9 a.m. Free. Event for ages 12+. Approximately one mile walk led by members of the Handlan Chapter of the Brooks Bird Club. Meet at the gate behind Building 6000, Regional Technology Park. Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat, 2020 Union Carbide Drive, South Charleston.

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

• LIBERATION BREAKFAST: 9 a.m.-noon. Hot meals, groceries, hygiene kits, clothing, pet supplies, literature and more. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 821 Edgewood Drive, Charleston.

• USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m. Proceeds support the Sissonville Branch Library and Advisory Board. Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Charleston.

• FIELD CLEANUP DAY: 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. If you have gloves, rakes, or other yard tools, feel free to bring them along. St. Albans City Park, 931 Observatory Drive, St. Albans.

• ST. PATRICK’S KEGS & EGGS: 10 a.m.-noon. $18 per person. All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

• MINI-SHELTER PAINT-A-THON: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Volunteers are needed to help paint a dozen mini-shelters. Wear old clothes and meet at the KSF Headquarters for supplies. Lunch will be provided. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

• SOUP & SALAD SALE: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A St. Patrick’s themed soup and salad sale. To-go orders available. Unity of Kanawha Valley, 804 Myrtle Road, Charleston.

• 8TH ANNUAL RASPBERRY JAM WV: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes interactive workshops, talks, hands‑on projects, coding challenges, electronics labs and more. University of Charleston, Student Union, Third Floor Ballroom, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• 101 ST. PATTY’S DAY CELEBRATION: Noon. $25 per person. Live entertainment, activities, indoor/outdoor bar access and more. Price includes swag bag, t-shirt and green beer special. Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

• BUILD A BASKET: Noon-3 p.m. Free. Attendees will create their own Easter baskets while also sharing the joy with others. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• GREEN CHILI SHOOTOUT: Noon-4 p.m. Tasting tickets $10 per person (unlimited tastings). Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• YOGA & ART – THE BROKEN WING: 1 p.m. $30 per person. Wine included at this event; must be 21+ to consume. Yoga Power LLC, 601 Morris St., Suite 302, Charleston.

• MARKET MAYHEM: 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Presented by Regatta Pro Wrestling. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• STOUTS & SERPENTS BREWER CRAWL: 4-8 p.m. St. Patrick’s themed pub crawl. Participating businesses include Fife Street Brewing, Bad Shepard Beer Company, Short Story Charleston, and Ursus Brew Works. Various locations, downtown Charleston.

• DUPONT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘78 FELLOWSHIP: 6 p.m. Quaker Steak and Lube, 2931 Mountaineer Blvd., Charleston.

• A LUCKY NIGHT AT THE RACES: 7 p.m. $40 per person. Fundraiser benefiting the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Includes appetizers, two drink tickets (beer/wine), and the naming of one horse. A cash bar will be available for other beverages. Reservations required. Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston.

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

Sunday, March 15

Music

• GOSPEL MUSIC WITH DUSTIN LAMBERT: 11 a.m. Two Mile Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2070 Silas-Kanawha Two Mile Road, Charleston.

• ORGANIST JOHAN BOTES: 4 p.m. Admission free, but donations accepted. Reception follows the concert. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., 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.

• THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH: 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB: 3 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Etc.

• MOMENTO MORI – PAINTINGS BY ROBERT SINGLETON CLOSING: Noon-5 p.m. Included in the price of art gallery entrance. Cay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• BUFFALO CREEK FILM SCREENINGS: 2 p.m. $10 suggested donation.  The Glotfelty Film Series presents two documentaries by filmmaker Mimi Pickerings, "The Buffalo Creek Flood: An Act of Man" and "Buffalo Creek Revisited." West Virginia Museum of Music, Charleston Town Center Mall, Charleston.

• JOHN’S CYCLERY SUNDAY ROAD RIDE: 2 p.m. Free. A 27-mile loop that is very hilly, with some steep climbs. This is a no-drop ride. You must sign a waiver to participate. Ride starts and ends at John’s Cyclery, 309 Maccorkle Ave., St. Albans.

• LUCKY GNOME PAINT PARTY: 2 p.m. $30 per person. Kita Modern Japanese, 2815 Mountaineer Blvd., South Charleston.

• WVIFF OSCAR PARTY: 6 p.m. Tickets $45 per person. Includes food, drinks, live music, games,  98th Academy Awards ceremony screening and a special announcement about WVIFF’s 2026 Film Festival. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.