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t's the first unofficial weekend of fall, and there's a lot to celebrate around the region. From the Chili'n on the Elk chili and beer festival in Clendenin to St. Albans' Draganpalooza musical festival at Roadside Park, from the West Side Community Health Fair at Magic Island to the 2025 Buck Luekemia ATV Benefit Ride in Belle, there's something fun for almost everyone taking place this weekend. Here's a look at what's happening through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, Sept. 5

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CHARLIE MURPHY: 7-9 p.m. Free. Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• JAMES ROMANO: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• GRANT & TANZEY PIANO JAM: 8-11 p.m. $5 cover. Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TRAVELIN JONES: 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover. TK’s Pizza & Sports Bar, 109 Credes Landing, Elkview. More info on Facebook.
• SAMUEL MILLS WITH WIRE JAM: 9 p.m. $10 cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• GLDN / TITLE WAVE: 9 p.m. $5 cover. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 5 STAR REBELLION: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• CLOUD: 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.
• 3RD ANNUAL SAM FEMIA MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: 8 a.m. $100 per person. Little Creek Golf Course, 99 Fairway Dr., South Charleston. More info and registration online.
• UKV COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development Corporation. Various locations, Malden to Montgomery. More info on Facebook.
• LITTLE LISTENERS: 10 a.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro. 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.
• 414 ART CLUB: 1-4 p.m. $40 a month members, $20 per week nonmembers. New art and craft project each week. Gallery of 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery. More info on Facebook.
• HOT TUB & SWIM SPA BLOWOUT EXPO: 2-8 p.m. Free entrance. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston. More info online.
• 2600 MEETING: 5-7 p.m. Free. Gathering for cyber security experts, network engineers, gamers, lock picks and tech enthusiasts. KDE Technology, 111 Hale St., Charleston. More info on Facbeook.
• CITY CENTER LIVE HAPPY HOURS: 5-7 p.m. Free. Live music by Hello June! Food provided by Nellita’s Cocina. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR: 5-9 p.m. Free entrance. Sponsored by West Virginia Citizen Action Group. WVCAG Headquarters, 1500 Dixie St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DEAF COFFEE CHAT: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. ASL activities, Deaf culture, games, snacks, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome. Habitat ReStore, 301 Piedmont Road, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• AUTHOR DANIEL BOYD READING AND Q&A: 6 p.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BOURBON NIGHT FUNDRAISER: 6 p.m. $175 per person. Fundraiser for the WVU Medicine Thomas Foundation. Bourbon tastings, a full-service bar, dinner catered by 1010 Bridge, a silent auction, a bourbon-themed raffle, and entertainment provided by The Weekend Warriors. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Dr., Malden. More info online.
• KEN ELLIS MEMORIAL PARK GOSPEL NIGHT: 6-9 p.m. Free. Featuring music by Spring Fork Gods Kids, Sarah Oliver, Dawn Brown, the CCFC Worship Team, Sheep in Wolves Clothing and Pastor Bill Neil. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• RED DRAGON ALUMNI CHEER REUNION: 7:30 p.m. $50 per person. Fundraiser for the St. Albans High School Boosters. Crawford Field, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Music

• TAYLOR FOSTER: 11 a.m. Free. Part of the Ken Ellis Memorial Park’s 58th Anniversary celebration. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ROB CIARAPICA: Noon. Free. Part of the Ken Ellis Memorial Park’s 58th Anniversary celebration. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TINA STEVENS: 1 p.m. Free. Part of the Ken Ellis Memorial Park’s 58th Anniversary celebration. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ANALOG BOY: 1:30 p.m. Free. Part of Nitro’s Boomtown Day. Living Memorial Park, 20th Street and Second Avenue, Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• KRIS ALLEN: 2 p.m. Free. Part of the Ken Ellis Memorial Park’s 58th Anniversary celebration. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TWO ROOMMATES: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DINOSAUR BURPS & TAPE CASSETTES: 9 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• KARAOKE: 9 p.m.-Midnight. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BENT WHISKEY BAND: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• TINĀ: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• CLOUD: 5 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• HIGHEST 2 LOWEST: 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.
• COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP: 8 a.m. Free. Meet at South Charleston Nutrition, 608 D St., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• UKV COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development Corporation. Various locations, Malden to Montgomery. More info on Facebook.
• 2025 BUCK LUKEMIA ATV BENEFIT RIDE: 9:30 a.m. Free, donations accepted. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, 1900 Colonel Pauley Dr., Belle. More info on Facebook.
• ST. ALBANS FARMERS MARKET: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free entrance. Final market of the season. Locally-grown produce, plants, meats, breads, jams and crafts. Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• FIAGKV VOLUNTEER TRAINING: 10 a.m. Free. Faith in Action Office, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston. More info and link to registration online.
• WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS: 10 a.m. $115 per person. Paint a watercolor hydrangea with instructor Marisa Jackson. Curate Designs, 68 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• C&OHS AT THE ST. ALBANS DEPOT: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Albans Depot, 400 Fourth Ave, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• VOICES OF THE VALLEY: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Writing workshops, author readings and more. Smithers Gateway Center, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers. More info on Facebook.
• BOOMTOWN DAY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Parade, food and craft vendors, live music, a Kids Zone and more. Nitro Living Memorial Park, 21st Street, Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• HOT TUB & SWIM SPA BLOWOUT EXPO: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free entrance. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston. More info online.
• WESTSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Hosted by Bright Future Now, Inc. Featuring health screenings, wellness information, children's activities and more. Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CHILI’N ON THE ELK: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free entrance. Chili sampling, beer/wine sampling, free live entertainment, free kids' zone, and arts/crafts vendors. Main Street, Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• 2025 ARTS & CRAFTS DESTASH BASH: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free entrance. A special flea market and treasure hunt. New and used arts supplies, tools, books, magazines, CDs, records, arts, crafts, and music media. Charleston Town Center, 1101 Court St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• KEN ELLIS MEMORIAL PARK 58TH ANNIVERSARY: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Live music, tractor show, farmers market, archery demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, prize giveaways and more. Special guest appearance by History Channel’s “Alone” contestant Isaiah Tuck. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TINY BUG 3D PAINTING YOUTH WORKSHOP: 1 p.m. $25 per person. Instruction by Al Nocie. ECHO-LIT, 427 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info and registration online.
• JAKE CASEBOLT MEMORIAL WORKOUT: 3 p.m. $30 per person. Proceeds benefit the Casebolt family. Crossfit 304, 721 Crescent Road, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BEGINNERS CROCHET CLASS: 4 p.m. $20 per person. Bake My Day, 14 Bank St., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• TINY ART GOUCHE PAINTING WORKSHOP: 4-7 p.m. $35 per person. Instruction by Matt Smith. ECHO-LIT, 427 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info and registration online.
• DRAGONPALOOZA: 4-10 p.m. Free. Live entertainment, food trucks, artisan vendors, and activities for all ages. Featuring music by Pandora’s Box, Non-Friction, Relative Obscurity and The Heavy Hitters. Roadside Park, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• PIRATE NIGHT: 4-10 p.m. $10 for up to 32oz of session mead. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• RHS BASEBALL BINGO NIGHT: 6 p.m. $30 per person. Includes 50/50 raffles, tip sales, prizes and concessions. Proceeds benefit Riverside High School’s baseball team. Riverside High School, 1 Warrior Way, Belle. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• STARY NIGHT SERENADE: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the City Center Live series of outdoor events. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ILLUSIONIST REED MASTERSON: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to purchase tickets online.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Sunday, Sept. 7

Music

• BRICE HENRY: 3 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

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

Etc.

• HARPER MEMORIAL GOSPEL TABERNACLE HOMECOMING & PICNIC: 10 a.m. Free. With musical guests The Loudermilks. Harper Memorial Gospel Tabernacle, Big Tyler Road, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• HOT TUB & SWIM SPA BLOWOUT EXPO: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free entrance. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston. More info online.
• 2025 MINISTRY FAIR: 11:30 a.m. Free. Learn about the many ways to get involved in the life of St. John’s Episcopal parish and celebrate the work of the church’s ministry teams. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• RALLY DAY: 12:30 p.m. Free. Hosted by Christ Church United Methodist. Food, fellowship, games and more. Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 2025 ARTS & CRAFTS DESTASH BASH: 12:30-6 p.m. Free entrance. A special flea market and treasure hunt. New and used arts supplies, tools, books, magazines, CDs, records, arts, crafts, and music media. Charleston Town Center, 1101 Court St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• GRANDPARENTS DAY CELEBRATION: 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Inter-generational event hosted by Harmony at Southridge. Ice cream soda bar, special games, a showing of the movie “Up!” and more. Harmony at Soutridge, 801 Peyton Way, Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. For events beyond the Kanawha Valley, please see the Arts Amplified website. Know of something 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.