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t's another busy weekend around the region. From Ribfest to community yard sales to outdoor theater and more, the Kanawha Valley is full of fun things to do. Here's a look at what's happening through Sunday around the area.

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Friday, Sept. 12

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• THREE PIECE SUIT: 5:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Part of the City Center Live series. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• AUTUMN RAE: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• THE WILSON PROJECT: 7-10 p.m. No cover. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.
• STEVE HIMES: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BOXCAR SPEAKEASY: 8 p.m. $7 cover. With Three Piece Suit. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC: 8 p.m. Featuring The Carpenter Ants, John Ellison and Emmy Davis. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BUDDY ALLEN & THE CHEAT RIVER BAND: 9-midnight. Louie’s Lounge, Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Charleston.

Dance

• SEASON OPENER FOOTMAD DANCE: 7 p.m. $7 per person. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. East, Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• AMAZON DELIGHT: 7 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. A new dark comedy by Charleston playwright Dan Kehde. Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 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.
• HOMESTEADING-ISH CONFERENCE: Noon-7 p.m. $75 per person. Speakers, workshops, vendors and more. Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Dr., Charleston. More info and link to registration online.
• 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. Across from Belle Town Hall, 1100 East Dupont Ave., Belle. More info on Facebook.
• RIBFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Live music, barbecue rib and other food vendors, Kids Zone, amusement rides, petting zoo and more. Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet. More info online.
• 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.
• DUNBAR CHESS CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Free. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar. More info online.
• SOUTH CHARLESTON FOP BINGO: 5 p.m. South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MONARCH BUTTERFLY CELEBRATION & RELEASE: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., Charleston. More info online.
• DRUM CIRCLE: 7 p.m. Free. Facilitated by Davi Della Fiamma. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTIVE MEETING: 7 p.m. Free. An all-ages LGBTQIA2S+ social and support group. Allies are welcome to attend. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MYSTERY DINNER THEATER – A VEIL FOR MURDER: 7 p.m. $55 per person. Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston. More info and links to registration on Facebook.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Music

• THE JORDAN DYER TRIO: 7-10 p.m. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• KEN KRUGER & ANNE MCCONNELL: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BLUE PARROT LIVE: 8 p.m. Featuring 2Face, DarkDruid and Ghost in Me. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol 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.
• SANTA CRUZ BAND: 9 p.m. Louie’s Lounge, Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DEAD SERIOUS: 9 p.m. $5 donation to help Taylor Ferrell’s road to recovery. Blaine’s Village Tavern, 7004 Sissonville Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CAN’T TOUCH THIS ONE NIGHT TOUR: 10 p.m. $7 cover. Featuring Icezaya, Duke Johnson, Fat Shane, Szeshwan Kenobi, Young Phenom, Travis Echols and Scantag. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Dance

• DISCO NIGHT AT THE ROQSBURY: 8 p.m.-midnight. $10 per person. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier 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.
• CLOUD: 5 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• AMAZON DELIGHT: 7 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. A new dark comedy by Charleston playwright Dan Kehde. Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company. Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 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.
• CAMPBELLS CREEK COMMUNITY YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entrance. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More information on Facebook or by calling Rhonda at 304-356-6343.
• HOMESTEADING-ISH CONFERENCE: 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $75 per person. Speakers, workshops, vendors and more. Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Dr., Charleston. More info and link to registration online.
• 2025 RAINBOW RUN: 9 a.m. $40 per person. Fundraiser for Rainbow Pride of WV and Covenant House. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• USED BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER: 10 a.m. Free entrance. $1 for hardbacks and children’s books, $0.50 for paperback and media items. Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• EAST BANK COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entrance. Vendors, hot dog sale, and more. East Bank Christian Fellowship Center, 148 Elm St., East Bank. More info on Facebook or by calling James Crowder at 304-400-3119.
• POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30 a.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SPRING HILL CEMETERY BIKE RIDE: 11 a.m. Free. Family-friendly leisurely group bike tour led by Chris Higgins. Explore the cemetery’s history, nature and views. Bring your own bike, helmet and water. Meet at the mausoleum/fountain at 11 a.m. Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Sponsored by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Includes group activities for children, community service projects, reptile show, kids yoga, storytime, community mural painting, resource booths and more. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston. More info online.
• HOTDOG FUNDRAISER: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. West Virginia-style hotdogs. Fundraiser for church expenses. Rand First Church of the Nazarene, 305 Davidson Ave., Rand. More info on Facebook.
• THE PEANUT SHOPPE 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Inflatables, face painting, balloon animals a DJ and more. The Peanut Shoppe, 126 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• RIBFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Live music, barbecue rib and other food vendors, Kids Zone, amusement rides, petting zoo and more. Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet. More info online.
• REIKI LEVEL 1 TRAINING: Noon-5 p.m. $150 per person. Day one of a two-day training event. Crystal Lotus Shoppe, LLC, 54 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• NICU REUNION: 2-4 p.m. Free. For families whose children received care in Thomas Hospital’s NICU department. Giveaways, miniature horses, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Thomas Hospital, 4605 Maccorkle Ave. South West, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE DAY: 2:30 p.m. Free. Event for children ages 5-10 years old. No gear or experience needed. South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, 20 RHL Blvd., South Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• MAGIC ON MAGIC ISLAND DATE NIGHT EVENT: 4:30-6:30 p.m. $30 per person. Community cleanup and dating event. Includes catered picnic, entertainment, and your enchanted evening’s supplies. Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• THEATER IN THE PARK: 5-7 p.m. Free. Part of the City Center Live series of events. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. More info online.
• CONCERTS ON THE RIVER: 6 p.m. Free. Season finale. Featuring the Thomas Batchelor Band, with special guests Jim Snyder's TropRock MixTape, Tiffani Green and St. Marks Steel Drum Ensemble. Roadside Park, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• LIVE AUCTION: 6 p.m. Free entrance. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., sale begins at 6 p.m. Payment cash and card only (no checks). Concessions available at the snack bar. Cedar Grove Community Center, 322 Williams St., Cedar Grove. More info on Facebook.
• MAGIC MUSHROOM GLOW PAINT NIGHT: 6-8 p.m. $40 per person. Includes magic shroom, paints, supplies, and light munchies. Sage Beauty Co., 311 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• STANDUP COMEDY “STRIPPER STYLE”: 8 p.m. No cover charge. Charleston Nano Brewery, 320 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WANDERING WIND MEADERY CIRCUS: 8-10 p.m. $10 per person. An all-inclusive variety show packed with circus-themed fun, dazzling performances, and unforgettable entertainment. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Music

• RAY & JON: 2-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• NARCOTIC WASTELAND: 5 p.m. $13 per person. Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• WESTWARD ROAD: 6 p.m. Free. Elkview Baptist Church, 1150 Main St., Elkview. 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.

• 8 BIT BRUNCH: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 per person. All you can eat brunch buffet and arcade games. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info online.
• RALLY DAY: Noon. Free. Celebration open to all featuring food, family-friendly activities and more. Fried chicken, sides and desserts. Ice cream from Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream. First Presbyterian Church of Charleston, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BIG GAY COOKOUT: Noon-4 p.m. $10 adults, children free. Hamburgers, hot dogs, vegetarian items and all the fixings provided. Bring a side dish to share. Coolers and beverages of your choice are welcome (no glass). Music by DJ Quortz. Coonskin Park, Gorman Shelter, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• REIKI LEVEL 1 TRAINING: Noon-5 p.m. $150 per person. Day two of a two-day training event. Crystal Lotus Shoppe, LLC, 54 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• RIBFEST: Noon-8 p.m. Live music, barbecue rib and other food vendors, Kids Zone, amusement rides, petting zoo and more. Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet. More info online.
• JIU-JITSU SEMINAR: 2 p.m. Registration required. Presentation by Royce Gracie, a true pioneer who brought Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the world stage. Martin Luther King Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• MONTHLY MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: 2-4 p.m. Free. The ride starts from the trailhead beside the pump track. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. Helmets are required. You must sign a waiver to participate. Ridenour Lake, 139 Ridenour Park South, Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• PAINTERS CHOICE FALL/WINTER PAINTING: 2-4 p.m. $40 per person. No painting experience necessary. All supplies are included. A door prize worth up to $50 available. Charleston Nano Brewery, 320 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• NO MESS PUPPY PAINT PAWTY: 2-5 p.m. Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summer St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• GOSPEL SING: 6 p.m. Free. Cheylan Church of the Nazarene, 111 Saxton St., Cabin Creek. More info on Facebook.
• OPEN SKY OPEN MIC: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the City Center Live series of events. 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. 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.