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t's another busy weekend in the Kanawha Valley. The capital city will hold several Pride events this weekend, with the annual parade set for Saturday. In Nitro, Minicon will bring fans of comics, toys, pop art and collectibles together for a day-long vendor show. There's also several outdoor hikes, walks and runs to keep you active and supporting great causes, among many other local happenings.

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Friday, June 6

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St. in Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DJ ZACH: 7 p.m. Mardi Gras Casino, Players Club Stage, 1 Greyhound Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PUZZLED PEACE: 7 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• ADAM PARKER & THE BOURBON COWBOYS: 8 p.m. Louie’s Lounge, Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TITLE WAVE / DINOSAUR BURPS / ROY BUSH: 9 p.m. $5 cover. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA LAUGH: 7 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students. Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC). Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info and tickets online.
• JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• 2600 MEETING: 5 p.m. Free. A monthly gathering for anyone interested in technology, hacking (in the exploratory sense!), and all things geek. KDE Technology, 111 Hale St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DRAG RACE & BLOCK PARTY: 6-10 p.m. Free. Drag performances, music by DJ EJ, hilarious Drag Race Relay, beer vendors, and more. Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• LOCAL TALENT SHOW: 7 p.m. $10 per person. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• FACTORY RESET IMPROV DEBUT: 7:30 p.m. $13 per person. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• PRIDE GLOW PARTY: 9 p.m. $5 cover, ages 21+. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• OFFICIAL PRIDE AFTER PARTY: 10 p.m. Featuring the East End Ghouls and Red Scare. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St, Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Saturday, June 7

Music

• RICHARD HILL & JOE BIRD: 6:30 p.m. No cover. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• BENT WHISKEY: 8 p.m. Free admission. Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• WARFARE: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE: 5 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA LAUGH: 7 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students. Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC). Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info and tickets online.
• THE LEGEND OF OCHI: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• CAMC RUN FOR YOU LIFE: 8 a.m. $30 per participant. A 5-mile run and a 2.5-mile walk. All proceeds benefit colorectal cancer awareness and screening initiatives. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info and registration online.
• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8 a.m. Free timed 5K run or walk. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CHARLESTON GREAT STRIDES WALK: 10 a.m. Fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. West Virginia State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• ST. ALBANS FARMERS MARKET: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free entrance. Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans. 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.
• DREAMING DAY: 10 a.m. Free. Rand Church of the Nazarene, 305 Davidson Ave., Rand. More info on Facebook.
• NATIONAL TRAILS DAY GUIDED HIKE: 10 a.m. Free. Two guided hikes (easy/ADA accessible walk along the Spotted Salamander Trail; moderate/difficult trek starts at Dunlop Hollow parking lot) with naturalists Jess and Tiffany. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• C&O HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteers from the C&O Historical Society will be on-site to greet the public and answer questions. St. Albans Depot, 400 Fourth Ave., St Albans. More info on Facebook.
• OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Live shows, fishing, archery, free food and ice cream, face painting, a petting zoo, prizes and more. Cabela’s, 200 Cross Terrace Blvd., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• NITRO MINICON: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Comic, toys, pop art and collectibles vendor show. Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• SPECIAL OLYMPICS KARAOKE & DANCE: 11 a.m. Free. The event is open to the public. Laidley Field, 1549 Piedmont Road, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• RAND MONTHLY HOT DOG SALE: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Various prices. Hot dogs, hot bologna sandwiches, BBQ sandwiches, homemade desserts, chips and drinks. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit the community center. Rand Community Center, 5701 Church Dr., Rand.  
• PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Drag performers, music, hot dog eating contest, pie eating contest, food trucks, vendors and more. Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• KEN ELLIS MEMORIAL PARK SUMMERFEST: Noon-4 p.m. Free entrance. Live music, craft and direct seller vendors, carnival games, food vendors, animal exhibits, farmers market and more. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston (about three miles up Campbells Creek). More info on Facebook.
• BEGINNING WATERCOLOR: 2 p.m. $25 per person, supplies included. Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery. More info on Facebook.
• YOGA HIKE: 2 p.m. $25 per person. Moderate hike. Must be age 10 or older to participate. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest Gift Shop parking lot 15 minutes before start time. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN & BLUEGRASS GOSPEL GATHERING: 4-8 p.m. $20 per person, ramp burger dinner included. Quick Area Community Center, 23 Lucy Lane, Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• PIRATE NIGHT: 4-10 p.m. No cover. Come in costume and bring your mug or tankard up to 32oz for a filled with our session mead for only $10. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PREMIERE PRIDE AFTER PARTY: 5 p.m. Drag shows, live DJ and more. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• RIVERSIDE BASEBALL CASH BINGO: 5 p.m. $25 per person. Concessions, 50/50 raffle and more. Riverside High School, 1 Warrior Way, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BINGO NIGHT: 6 p.m. $25 per person. Prizes, raffles, concessions and special games. George Buckley Community Center, 8505 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Marmet. For more info contact Christy McKown at 304-541-7525.
• QUEERAOKE: 6 p.m. Free. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BIG SPLASH BASH: 8 p.m. Tickets $21.50 and up. A fun, family pool party and donation drive to support survivors of domestic violence. Greenbrier Pool, 5103 Chesterfield Ave., Charleston. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• JOSH GATES LIVE: 8 p.m. Tickets $49.50 and up. Featuring explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, known for Discovery Channel’s hit series “Expedition Unknown" and “Josh Gates Tonight.” Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info and tickets online.
• LEZ BE FRIENDS PRIDE PARTY: 8-11 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Speed meetings, dancing, arm wrestling competitions and more. Dem 2 Brothers & A Grill, 189 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Sunday, June 8

Music

• RAY & JON: 1 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• THE LEGEND OF OCHI: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• BLUEGRASS GOSPEL JAM: Noon. Free. All acoustic instruments are welcome, along with musicians of any talent level. Lyric sheets with tabs will be provided. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: 2 p.m. Adults $15, children 12 and under free. The menu includes various appetizers, baked steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and assorted desserts, coffee, iced tea, wine and soft drinks. The Women's Club in Charleston, 1600 Virginia St. East, Charleston. 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.
• SUNDAY SAUNTER AT THE CEMETERY: 2 p.m. Free. A gentle walk through Spring Hill Cemetery’s Davis and Lilly Loop. Meet and park at the Farley Angel Monument at the entrance to Lilly Drive. Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., Charleston. More info online.
• ALBAN ARTS ACADEMY BEACH BASH: 2-5 p.m. Music, games, food and more honoring Academy graduates. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.

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