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he Pinch Reunion, Multifest, Kegs 4 K9s, back-to-school events -- there's a lot going on this weekend around the Kanawha Valley. Here's a look at what's happening through Sunday around the region.

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Friday, Aug. 8

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SE7EN: 5:45 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• MYANA RENE' & KENZIE MARIE: 5:45 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• DJ ZACH & DJ DELTA: 7 p.m. Players Club Stage, Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes. More info on Facebook.
• THE WILSON PROJECT: 7-10 p.m. No cover. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston. More info online.
• LIZZEN: 7:10 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• STEVE HIMES: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS: 8:10 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• CARIÑO: 8:30 p.m. $10 per person. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TROOP: 9:15 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• LILITH RISING & TEARS OF OLYMPUS: 10 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY: 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.

Etc.

• WAKE UP & RIDE: 7 a.m. Free. A 60-minute morning group bicycle ride on the Kanawha Boulevard Bike Path. Bring your own bike, helmet and water. Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ELK VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entrance. Sale includes books, DVDs, magazines and children's items. Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview. More info on Facebook.
• WV KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free entrance. South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston. 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.
• HEALTH SCREENINGS, TESTING & NARCAN TRAINING: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. WV Health Right Mobile Clinic, located across from Town Hall, 1100 East DuPont Ave., Belle. More info on Facebook.
• MULTIFEST: Noon-10 p.m.. Free entrance. Food, music, dance, art, and more. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info and complete schedule online.
• THE WEEKENDERS RECOVERY GROUP: 3 p.m. Free. West Virginia Health Right, 1520 Washington St. East, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PINCH REUNION: 6 p.m. Free. Opening night concert at the Wigwam featuring opener The Dynamic Duo and The Briar Williams Band. Pinch Reunion Site, 168 North Pinch Road, Elkview. More info and full schedule online.
• LEI’D BACK LUAU PUB CRAWL: 7-10 p.m. $25 per person. Fundraiser for the St. Albans Area Chamber of Commerce. Participating restaurants include Drummy's, Shuckers, The Cafe, The Tap and Coal River Coffee. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Music

• ESQUIRE: 4:45 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• THE UNIT: 5:45 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• RYAN WATERS BAND & LILY GRACE: 6 p.m. Tickets $20. The Bucket, 4030 Washington St. West, Dunbar. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• JAKE CARTER: 6:40 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• B&O REVIVAL – A HISTORY OF COUNTRY MUSIC VOL. II: 7 p.m. $10 per person.  Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St. Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SOUTHRIDGE & MATT JENNINGS: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the Concerts on the River summer music series. Roadside Park, MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans. More info online.
• PETE KOSKY: 7:30 p..m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DJ KOOL: 7:45 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• R.S.V.P.: 8:45 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• AMOS STEELE: 9 p.m. Louie’s Lounge, Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes. More info on Facebook.
• KARAOKE: 9 p.m.-Midnight. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Dance

• BALLROOM DANCE: 7-10 p.m. $15 entrance. Sponsored by USA Dance Chapter 6014. Drinks provided; participants are encouraged to bring a food item to share. Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• MATERIALISTS: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY: 5 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• GHOST: 7 p.m. Tickets $13 per person. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• SORRY, BABY: 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.
• DAY OF THE DEAD: 9:45 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• BUCK&EER SOAPBOX DERBY: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Hosted by the South Charleston Soap Box Derby Association. Little Creek Park, 99 Fairway Dr., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8 a.m. Free timed 5K run or walk. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PINCH REUNION 5K: 8 a.m. Registration from 7-7:45 a.m. at Pinch Elementary School, 300 South Pinch Road, Elkview. More info and the sign-up link online.
• MULTIFEST: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Free entrance. Food, music, dance, art and more. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info and complete schedule online.
• KANAWHA STATE FOREST HIKE: 9 a.m. Free. Sponsored by the Kanawha Trail Club. Depart from the Pigeon Roost Trailhead (4.5 miles into the forest on the right) for a hike lasting 4.8 miles. One climb and one long descent. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest 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.
• WV KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free entrance. South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston. 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.
• WILDLIFE HABITAT 101 - BAT HOUSE WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. Free entrance; $20 per house kit. Presented by the Capitol Conservation District. West Sattes Community Center, 234 Lee St., Valentine Circle, Nitro. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• SUMMER SEND-OFF: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Girl Scouts of the Black Diamond Council. All ages community event featuring snacks, face painting, balloon art, inflatables, local entertainment, and more. Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, 321 Virginia St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ELK VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entrance. Sale includes books, DVDs, magazines and children's items. Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview. More info on Facebook.
• PINCH REUNION: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The second day includes a car show, mobile pet adoption event, and more. Various locations, Elkview. More info and full schedule online.
• FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Live DJ, petting zoo, apple butter making, tractor rides, inflatables, face painting, farm-to-table cookout and more. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. South West, South Charleston. More info on Facebook. 
• OAKWOOD HOMES BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Filled backpack giveaway, snow cones, face painting, bounce house and more. Oakwood Homes of Nitro, 1 Pickens Road, Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• OPERATION ICE CREAM: Noon-4 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Serve First Foundation. Free ice cream cups from Rhododendron Ice Cream, kids zone, emergency services demonstrations and more. Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• CWAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: 2 p.m. Free. Backpack giveaway, school supplies, hair cuts, popcorn, cotton candy, music, games and more. All ages welcome. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• KEGS 4 K9s: 4-7 p.m. Tickets $20 to $70. Brewfest fundraiser for the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association. Red Carpet Lounge, 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info and link to tickets online.
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH GLOW PARTY: 5-10 p.m. $19 per child. Featuring glow necklaces/bracelets, dance floor, playground access, live music, black lights and more. Captain Holstein’s Family Entertainment Center, 1418 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Music

• MIKE JACKSON, JR.: 2 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• EARL BYNUM & ASAUN BYNUM: 3:20 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• THE VIRGINIA AIRES: 4:15 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• FLIIPA T: 5-11:30 p.m. Tickets $30+. Steptoe & Johnson Rooftop Plaza, 1 Capital St., Charleston. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• V. DAGOAT / WESLEY SMITH / MICHAEL JOHNSON: 6:30 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• MIKE JONES: 7:20 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.
• ZAPP: 8:30 p.m. Free. Part of MultiFest. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info online.

Stage/Theater

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

Etc.

• WV KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE: Noon-1 p.m. Free entrance. South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MULTIFEST: Noon-10 p.m.. Free entrance. Food, music, dance, art and more. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info and complete schedule online.
• PINCH REUNION: 12:30-6 p.m. Free. Final day includes a Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby, a Biggest Fish Contest, and more. Various locations, Elkview. More info and full schedule online.
• KANAWHA STATE FOREST HIKE: 1:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Kanawha Trail Club. Depart from the Rattlesnake trailhead (3/4 mile into the park) for a 2.5-mile hike. One steep climb and one steep descent. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 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. Ridenour Lake, 139 Ridenour Park South, Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• BOOKS & BREWS BOOK FAIR: 2-5 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Inspired by the Scholastic bookfairs from childhood, but with an adult spin. Browse indie bookstores, local authors, and crafters of trending bookish products with a drink in your hand. Beni Kedem Shriners, 100 Quarrier St., Charleston. More info and link to tickets 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.

Header Image: Pinch Reunion