L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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8 a.m. — BNI Power August Live Meeting, Goodwill, 209 Virginia St. West, Charleston.
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Noon-3 p.m. — Health Screenings, Testing & Narcan Training, WV Health Right, 1549 Washington St. West, Charleston.
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Noon-7 p.m. — WV Kids Consignment Sale, South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston.
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1-4 p.m. — 414 Art Club, Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
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3-10 p.m. — MultiFest Opening Day, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
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5-7:30 p.m. — Elk Valley Library Used Book Sale, Elk Valley Branch Libary, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.
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5 p.m. — Shawnee Sports Complex Tourism Center Ribbon Cutting, Shawnee Sports Center, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
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5:30 p.m. — Family STEM: Build & Program a Robot, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Back to School Social, North Charleston Recreation Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Back to School Backpack Giveaway, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — Free Beginners Sewing Class, United Disciples of Christ Church, 100 Disciples Dr., South Charleston. (For more info email kjaynezstewart@icloud.com.)
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6:30 p.m. — Appalachian Championship Wrestling, Buffalo Wild Wings, 70 Nitro Market Place Blvd., Cross Lanes.
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6:30 p.m. — Introduction to Tarot, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — WVU Mountaineer Fan Club Meeting, Harding’s Family Restaurant, 2772 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Glasgow Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.
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7 p.m. — King Trivia Pub Quiz, Huddle & Hatchets, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Open Mic Thursday, Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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7 p.m. — Talent Show Tribute to Rabbi Victor Urecki's Retirement, Temple Israel, 2312 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — Free Salsa Lessons & Open Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, Aug. 8 — 7-10 p.m.: Lei’d Back Luau Pub Crawl, Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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Saturday, Aug. 9 — 7 a.m.-6 p.m.: 2025 All American Buck&eer Soapbox Derby, Little Creek Park, 99 Fairway Dr., South Charleston.
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Saturday, Aug. 9 — 4-7 p.m.: Kegs 4 K9s, Red Carpet Lounge, 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
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Sunday, Aug. 10 — 2-5 p.m.: Books & Booze Adult Book Fair, Beni Kedem Shriners, 100 Quarrier St., Charleston.
