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ou don't have to look far to find something to do this weekend. From festivals to rummage sales, to outdoor activities and more, there's something for just about every individual taste. Here's a look at what's happening through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, Aug. 15

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
• JOSH PANTRY: 6 p.m. Free. Part of the South Charleston Summerfest. Criel Mound, Seventh Avenue, South Charleston. More info online.
• PUMZI’S LIVE: 7 p.m. Featuring Tucker Riggleman and The Cheap Dates, Midnight Lamb, and Sean Knisely (Sea Scout). Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• GARY HAYS: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• JOSH RUNYON: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TURN IT UP (A TRIBUTE TO SKYNER): 8 p.m. Free. Part of the South Charleston Summerfest. Criel Mound, Seventh Avenue, South Charleston. More info online.
• HURL BRICKBAT / OF MANY WORDS / RISE FROM NOTHING: 10 p.m. $7 cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Dance

• JK’S DANCE PARTY: 9 p.m. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, 1 Greyhound Dr., 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.

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.
• 26th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: 8 a.m. Fundraiser for the Children’s Therapy Clinic. Berry Hills Country Club, 1 Berry Hills Road, 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. Orchard Manor, 900 Griffin Dr., 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.
• SUMMERFEST: 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. Annual celebration featuring music, kids zone, snow cones, face painting and more. Friday night features a drone show beginning at 10 p.m. Criel Mound, Seventh Avenue, South Charleston. More info and a full schedule online.
• CHILDREN’S NIGHT AT THE FARMERS MARKET: 5-8 p.m. Backpack and school supply giveaway, food trucks, games, face painting, story time, crafts, educational demos, music and more. Part of the St. Albans Farmer’s Market. Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• AROUND THE WORLD TRIVIA NIGHT: 5:30 p.m. $10 per person. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Dr., Malden. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• “ALMOST GHOST TOWN” SCREENING & FUNDRAISER: 6 p.m. $25 suggested donation. A special work-in-progress screening of the documentary "Almost Ghost Town" about Thurmond, West Virginia, one of the smallest towns in North America. Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – “THE SANDLOT”: 7:45 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the City of St. Albans. Concessions are available for purchase. Overflow parking at the Hansford Center and the nearby church. Kirk Baseball Field, 1302 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Saturday, Aug. 16

Music

• DIXIE HIGHWAY: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Part of the Town of Belle Festival & Car Show. Main Stage, 1100 East DuPont Ave., Belle. More info on Facebook.
• NON-FRICTION: 6 p.m. Free. Part of the South Charleston Summerfest. Criel Mound, Seventh Avenue, South Charleston. More info online.
• KARAOKE IN THE PARK: 6-9 p.m. Free. Family-friendly event. Hosted by Nashville recording artist Kris Allen. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SCOTT STRAIGHT: 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• AR LEWI: 7:30 p..m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SOUTHERN GOSPEL SING: 8 p.m. Free. Featuring national recording artists The Whisnants and area favorites Faith Harmony Quartet. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 Bigley Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• RICK K. ROAD TRIP: 8 p.m. Free. Part of the South Charleston Summerfest. Criel Mound, Seventh Avenue, South Charleston. More info online.
• KARAOKE: 9 p.m.-Midnight. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• EAST END GHOULS: 10 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Dance

• SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE: 7 p.m. $10 per person. With live music by The Exiles. Marmet Recreation Center, 8515 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet. 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.
• SORRY, BABY: 7:30 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.
• RUMMAGE & HOT DOG SALE: 8 a.m. Free entrance. Clothing, housewares, furniture, books and more. Hot dog and dessert concessions are available. Nitro First Presbyterian Church, 111 21st St., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• SGMA OF WV WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: 8 a.m. Free. Sponsored by the Southern Gospel Music Association of West Virginia. With keynote speaker Susan Whisnant and musical guests The Whisnants. Brunch provided. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 Bigley Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• EMUMC ANNUAL FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free entrance. Housewares, electronics, tools, décor, books, outdoor items, clothing, furniture and more. Baked goods and hot dog concessions are available. Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church, 108 Oakwood Road, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PHAT DADDY’S COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Proceeds benefit the “Pay It Forward” initiative for those experiencing hunger. Phat Daddy’s On Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SUMMERFEST: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Annual celebration in South Charleston. Saturday features a car show, music, kids zone, snow cones, face painting and fireworks beginning at 10 p.m. Criel Mound, Seventh Avenue, South Charleston. More info and a full schedule online.
• 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.
• TOWN OF BELLE FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW: 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fair free entrance; car show $10 to enter vehicle. Featuring live music, food, vendors, inflatables and more. The car show includes awards and a 50/50 raffle. Main Stage, 1100 East DuPont Ave., Belle. More info on Facebook.
• KANAWHA FALLS HUCKFEST: 10 a.m. Kayak freestyle competition and exciting slalom race. Glen Ferris Inn, 9022 Midland Trail, U.S. Route 60, Glen Ferris. More info and link to register on Facebook.
• OLD STONE HOUSE TOURS: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors/children age 6-12. Tour the historic Samuel Shrewsbury Sr. Mansion, built around the 19th century. Old Stone House, 310 Stubb Dr., Belle. More info on Facebook.
• CAMPBELLS CREEK FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entrance. Vendors, fresh produce, giveaways, vouchers and more. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MONTGOMERY ARTFEST: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entrance. Vendors, exhibits, live music, games, hot dog sale and more. Park at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Lee Street, Montgomery. More info on Facebook or call 304-807-7115.
• CAPITAL COLLECTORS AUGUST MEETING: 11 a.m. Los Amigo Restaurant, 2911 Seventh Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ANYTHING THAT FLOATS RACE: Noon. Half a mile paddle race with homemade floats. ACE Adventure Gear, 10739 Midland Trail, U.S. Route 60, Gauley Bridge. More info and link to register on Facebook.
• CELEBRATE ESPERANTO – PARALELA UNIVERSO: Noon. Join Esperanto enthusiasts for this worldwide celebration, taking place locally in Charleston. You don't have to speak Esperanto to attend, just have an interest in the language or culture. Meet at Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CRUISE FOR CHAMPIONS: Noon. $10 per bike. Benefit ride for the Roane County Animal Shelter. Harley-Davidson of West Virginia, 4924 MacCorkle Ave. South West, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY: Noon-6 p.m. Free. Inflatables, games, music, free haircuts and more. North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DART TOURNAMENT: 1 p.m. $20 entry fee, must be 21+ to enter. Fundraiser to send local dart player Bryan “Bubba” Bigham to a national competition in Kansas City, Mo. Gunny’s Bunker, 324 Cross Lanes Dr., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• BEGINNING WATERCOLOR CLASS: 2 p.m. $25 per person. Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery. More info and registration details on Facebook.
• BEGINNERS CROCHET CLASS: 4 p.m. $20 per person. Please bring a 5 mm crochet hook, medium-weight yarn (or size 4 on the label), and an idea for a project you’d like to complete. Class suitable for ages 8+ with adult supervision. Bake My Day, 14 Bank St., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• VIKING INVASION: 4-9 p.m. No cover. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MARCHING BAND SHOWCASE: 6-8 p.m. Free. Featuring talented band performers from Capital High School and St. Albans High School. City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MEGA PRO WRESTLING NO HOLDS BARRED: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 and up. Dunbar Recreation Center, 2601 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Sunday, Aug. 17

Music

• MOUNTAIN STAGE: 7 p.m. Tickets $35. Featuring Amythyst Kiah, Matt Andersen, Margaret Glaspy, Vanessa Collier, and more. Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston. More info and tickets online.

Stage/Theater

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

Etc.

• KANAWHA STATE FOREST HIKE: 1:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Kanawha Trail Club.  A four-mile hike from the back of the forest. Middle Ridge trail to Logtown. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• EXCEPTIONAL POSSIBILITIES FASHION SHOW: 3-5:30 p.m. $25 per person. Fundraiser for the nonprofit Exceptional Possibilities of West Virginia, Inc., which works with individuals with disabilities. Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• STARRY NIGHT SERENADE: 7-9 p.m. Free. Featuring Blue Twisted Steel. City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St., Charleston. 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.

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