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t's another busy weekend in the Kanawha Valley. Here's a look at what's happening through Sunday around the region.

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Friday, Aug. 1

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• THE BLUE BLAZES: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Company, 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• TAYLOR BOOKS LIVE: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• LATIN KARAOKE: 8 p.m. Free. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• THE LIFE OF CHUCK: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• THE WEDDING SINGER: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30+. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Charleston Coliseum Theater, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston. More info and link to tickets online.
• THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE: 8 p.m. Tickets $18 adults, $13 seniors/students. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.

Etc.

• KIDS FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Games, activities, prizes and more. Montgomery General Hospital, 401 Sixth Ave., Montgomery. More info on Facebook.
• POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30 a.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• THE WEEKENDERS RECOVERY GROUP: 3 p.m. Free. West Virginia Health Right, 1520 Washington St. East, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 2600 MEETING: 5 p.m. Free. Gathering for Cyber Security experts, Network Engineers, gamers, lock picks, and tech enthusiasts. Participants share new information and swap stories on the ever-changing landscape of digital security. Free food and drinks provided. KDE Technology, 111 Hale St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DUNBAR HIGH CLASS OF ‘65 REUNION: 5-9 p.m. The Bucket, 4030 Washington St. West, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• LIVE ON THE LEVEE BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: 6 p.m. Free. Featuring Sneezy and Ona. Haddad Riverfront Park, 700 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• FOLKLORE PRESENTS: 7:30 p.m. Free. Featuring A Tale of Two and Trey Hedrick. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston. More info online.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Music

• THE DETONATORS: 9 p.m. Louie’s Lounge, Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, 1 Greyhound Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• KARAOKE: 9 p.m.-Midnight. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• FRIENDSHIP: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• THE LIFE OF CHUCK: 5 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• SISTER MIDNIGHT: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• THE WEDDING SINGER: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30+. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Charleston Coliseum Theater, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston. More info and link to tickets online.
• THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE: 8 p.m. Tickets $18 adults, $13 seniors/students. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• DAY OF THE DEAD: 9:45 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8 a.m. Free timed 5K run or walk. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BENEFIT YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free entrance. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House. RMH Charities of Southern WV, 910 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS: 9 a.m. $50 per couple. Connections Occupational Therapy, 1015 Oakhurst Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SUMMER YOGA: 9 a.m. Free. Weekly event open to all ages/stages. Little League Ballfields, 533 Maywood Ave. East, Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• CLENDENIN RUNNING GROUP: 9:45 a.m. Free. Run begins promptly at 10 a.m. Fox Coffee, 14 Main St., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• HERBERT HOOVER CHEER ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: 10 a.m. $240 per four-person team. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Little Creek Golf Course, 99 Fairway Dr., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• LITTLE NUGGETS PLAY GROUP: 10 a.m. Free. Open to children from birth through preschool with Down syndrome (siblings welcome). Down Syndrome Network of WV, 612 D St., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• C&O HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT THE ST. ALBANS DEPOT: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Albans Depot, 400 Fourth Ave., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• RUMMAGE SALE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entrance. Household items, hot dogs, nachos, baked goods and more. A portion of the proceeds goes to mission projects. North Charleston Apostolic Church, 2400 Sixth Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. A Dunbar Community Partners project. Backpack and school supply giveaway, petting zoo, hot dogs, children’s activities and more. Dunbar Church of Christ, 309 15th St., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• ROCK ALL DAY: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Included in the price of museum entrance. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• FAMILY & COMMUNITY DAY: Noon. Free. Sponsored by John Brawley Post 20. Food, games, and activities for all ages. American Legion Post 20, 415 Dickinson St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’ BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT: Noon-3 p.m. Entertainment, activities and more. Charleston Town Center Mall, 3000 Charleston Town Center, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TASTE OF NITRO: Noon-4 p.m. Free entrance. Food, music, inflatables, face painting and more. Fundraiser for Nitro Mission Team. Living Memorial Park, Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• KIDS’ SUMMER BASH: 2-5 p.m. Free. Inflatables, games, prizes, food, giveaways, sports physicals and more. FamilyCare Health Center, 116 Hills Plaza, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WESTIE COOKOUT: 4-7 p.m. Sponsored by Charleston West Coast Swing. Music, dancing, food, outdoor fun and more. Bring a dish or drink to share. Little Creek Park, 1 Little Creek Park Road, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PIRATE NIGHT: 4-10 p.m. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• LUGHNASADH RITUAL: 7 p.m. Free. Potluck feast following the ritual. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WILD & WONDERFUL WOMEN’S NIGHT: 10 p.m. $5 cover. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Sunday, Aug. 3

Stage/Theater

• THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE: 2 p.m. Tickets $18 adults, $13 seniors/students. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• THE WEDDING SINGER: 2 p.m. Tickets $30+. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Charleston Coliseum Theater, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston. More info and link to tickets online.
• SISTER MIDNIGHT: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• BINGO HALL SHOW VOLUME 3 – SUMMER SLAM: 11 a.m. Free. An all-ages musical show sponsored by Montani Mechanical Group and the Dunbar Athletic Boosters. Concessions available. Dunbar Bingo Hall, 2605 Charles Ave., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• EAST BANK POOL PARTY: Noon-5 p.m. Free for East Bank residents, otherwise $3 adults, $2 seniors/children age 4-12. Hot dogs and drinks available. Pioneer Park, 130 Brannon St., East Bank. More info on Facebook.
• LITTLE CREEK PARK HIKE: 1:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Kanawha Trail Club. Depart from parking area two for a four-mile hike including hills and creek crossings. Little Creek Park, 1 Little Creek Park Road, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BLOOD, SWEAT & QUEERS – PERIOD PRODUCT DRIVE: 1-5 p.m. Must be 21+ to enter. Swag giveaways, raffles, brunch menu, Bloody Mary bar and more. Donations of women’s hygiene/period products are accepted. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DUCKS ON THE DOCK PAINT PARTY: 2 p.m. $28 per person. All materials are included in the ticket price. Food and beverages are available. Kita Modern Japanese, 2815 Mountaineer Blvd., South Charleston. More info and link to registration 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.

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