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estivALL is in high gear in the capital city, and popular events like the Capitol Street Art Fair, the Children's Art Fair, and the Carriage Trail Walk return this weekend. There's also the Charlie West Music Fest, Nitro's pickle eating contest, and Symphony Sunday, plus tons of other local fun happening around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, May 30

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St. in Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DARK MOON HOLLOW: 9 p.m. $10 cover. Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• A NIGHT OF METAL: 9:30 p.m. $10 cover. Featuring Executionist, Sinz Of Eden and Below 7. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• THE SHROUDS: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

FestivALL

• KCPL STORYWALK: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.
• DOWNTOWN OPEN: All day. Free. Various locations, downtown Charleston. More info online.
• DIZZY DOC’S AMAZING BALLOON SCULPTURE: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info online.
• ART-FOR-ALL KIDS’ JURIED ART EXHIBITION: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info online.
• ART & ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR: 1 p.m. Free. Lee Street Triangle, at the corner of Capitol and Lee Streets, Charleston. More info online.
• LITERARY ROUNDTABLE: 5:30 p.m. Free. Featuring the works of Marie Manilla, Natalie Sypolt, and Glenn Taylor. Hosted by West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman. Taylor Books, Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.
• WEST SIDE MURAL BIKE RIDE: 6 p.m. Free. A 90-minute beginner-friendly group ride exploring the amazing hidden murals around Charleston’s West Side. Meet at the West Side Wonder Mural, 210 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info online.
• WHAT’S NEXT WITH ATTACK THEATRE: 6 p.m. Free. An interactive, creative, and unique dance/music/art event. Begin at the Charleston Arch Sculpture, U.S. Post Office, 1002 East Lee St., Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• LIVE ON THE LEVEE: 6 p.m. Free. Featuring Magnolia Boulevard and the No BS Brass Band. Haddad Riverfront Park, Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston. More info online.
• PICKLE EATING CONTEST: 6:30 p.m. Free. The event also includes free swimming, a live DJ, food, and fun for all ages. Nitro Athletic Complex, 1650 Park Ave., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKLE: 7 p.m. Tickets $30. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• SCHOOL’S OUT GLOW PARTY: 8 p.m. $5 for both members and nonmembers. Lakewood Swim Club, 2088 Lakewood Dr., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.

Saturday, May 31

Music

• TWO VIOLINS & PIANO: 7 p.m. $20 suggested donation. A concert that brings together Charleston violinists Jennifer Wood and Alasha Al-Qudwah, accompanied by UUC pianist Jamie Edwards. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SUMMERTIME SHIMMY & SINGERS: 7 p.m. $10 cover. An evening of belly dancing by Tribe of the Serpentine Sisters with acoustical performances by Ash & Rick Grayson. Charleston Nano Brewery, 320 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BYZANTINE ALBUM LISTENING PARTY: 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• ON SWIFT HORSES: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• THE SHROUDS: 5 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

FestivALL

• DOWNTOWN OPEN: All day. Free. Various locations, downtown Charleston. More info online.
• YOGA ON THE RIVER: 9 a.m. Free. A 60-minute, all-levels, beginner-friendly yoga practice. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• KCPL STORYWALK: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.
• ATTACK THEATRE COMPANY DANCE WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. $5 students, $10 adults. Capital High School, 1500 Greenbrier St., Charleston. More info online.
• KCPL USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free entrance. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Room 311, Charleston. More info online.
• DIZZY DOC’S AMAZING BALLOON SCULPTURE: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info online.
• ART-FOR-ALL KIDS’ JURIED ART EXHIBITION: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info online.
• CHILDREN’S ART FAIR: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Capitol Street, Charleston. More info online.
• CAPITOL STREET ART FAIR: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entrance. Capitol Street, Charleston. More info online.
• SUMMER LIBRARY CLUB KICKOFF: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library Plaza, 123 Capitol Street, Charleston. More info online.
• POEMS WHILE YOU WAIT: Noon to 2 p.m. $5 per poem. Taylor Books, Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.
• CHARLIE WEST MUSIC FEST: 3-10 p.m. Tickets $35. Fundraiser for the Fund for the Arts. Featuring the Bob Thompson Unit, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Of Good Nature and Shwayze. University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Charleston. More info online.
• SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: 6 p.m. Free. A dynamic, interactive performance alongside a local art installation. Kanawha County Public Library Plaza, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY 5K: 8 a.m. $30 per participant. Coonskin Park, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr, Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• CAFFEINE & CADENCE: 8:30 a.m. Free. John’s Cyclery, 309 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• 11TH ANNUAL 5K WELLNESS WALK & RUN: 9 a.m. $30 per participant. Oakes Field, 399 Oakes Ave, South Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 9 a.m. Free timed 5K run or walk. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CLENDENIN RUNNING GROUP: 9:45 a.m. Free. The run begins promptly at 10 a.m. Fox Coffee, 14 Main St., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• AUTHOR EVENT WITH SHEILA MCENTEE: 11 a.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PARKINSON’S COMMUNITY WALK: Noon. Coonskin Park, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PROJECT ODD: Noon to 6 p.m. Free. Speakers and panels on the paranormal, UFOs/aliens, cryptids and more. Vendors on site. Nitro Living Memorial Park, 21st St., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• CHARLIE WEST MUSIC FEST: 3-10 p.m. Tickets $35. Fundraiser for the Fund for the Arts. Featuring the Bob Thompson Unit, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Of Good Nature and Shwayze. University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Charleston. More info online.
• COMEDY NIGHT: 7 p.m. $10 cover. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MOVIES ON MAIN STREET: 7 p.m. Free. Featuring Disney’s 2024 musical drama film “Mustafa”. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• SATURDAY NIGHT SLAM: 7 p.m. General admission $15, ringside $20. Dunbar Recreation Center, 2601 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.

Sunday, June 1

Stage/Theater

• WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

FestivALL

• KCPL STORYWALK: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.
• DOWNTOWN OPEN: All day. Free. Various locations, downtown Charleston. More info online.
• DIZZY DOC’S AMAZING BALLOON SCULPTURE: Noon to 5 p.m. Free. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info online.
• ART-FOR-ALL KIDS’ JURIED ART EXHIBITION: Noon. to 5 p.m. Free. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info online.
• LEGO PRINTING WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. Free. Base Camp Printing, 1314 Hansford St., Charleston. More info online.
• CHILDREN’S ART FAIR: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Capitol Street, Charleston. More info online.
• CAPITOL STREET ART FAIR: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free entrance. Capitol Street, Charleston. More info online.
• CARRIAGE TRAIL WALK: 1-4 p.m. Free. Sunrise Carriage Trail, 746 Myrtle Road, Charleston. More info online.
• SYMPHONY SUNDAY: 2-10 p.m. Free. University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Charleston. More info online.
• SUNSET YOGA & SOUND: 7 p.m. Free. A 60-minute all-level yoga practice. The class will end with a 15-minute sound healing savasana. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• MONTHLY MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: 2 p.m. Free. Sponsored by John’s Cyclery. The ride starts from the trailhead beside the pump track. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. Helmets are required. You must sign a waiver to participate. Ridenour Lake, 139 Ridenour Park South, Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• PICKUP ULTIMATE FRISBEE: 2 p.m. Free. A beginner-friendly group with a focus on teaching new skills and getting some easy-going exercise in. All are welcome. North Charleston Community Center Turf Field, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston. More info online.
• SYMPHONY SUNDAY: 2-10 p.m. Free. University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Charleston. More info online.

Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. Know of a public event 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