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hether you're looking for something new to do, or looking forward to a longstanding event, this weekend is full of promise. From Train Day in St. Albans, to Fall Fest in Dunbar; from the Apple Fest in South Charleston, to Pickle-palooza and  Slam Plaza 4 in the capital city; from live music along the Elk River, to art events in Montgomery, there's something happening from one end of the valley to the other. Here's a look at what's taking place around the region through Sunday evening.

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Friday, Sept. 19

Music

• CARIÑO: 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Part of City Center Live’s Happy Hour programming. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• JEANIE RAINES: 5:30 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• MINOR SWING: 7 p.m. Free. Coal River Coffee Company, 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• NON-FRICTION: 7 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• SOUTHERN DRAW BAND: 7 p.m. No cover. TK’s Pizza & Sports Bar (Formerly Roni’s), 109 Credes Landing, Elkview. More info on Facebook.
• SEAN RICHARDSON: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 7 BRIDGES – THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE: 8:30 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• DJ JAMIE BUTCHER: 9 p.m. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• BRIAN WILLIAM BAND: 10 p.m. $10 cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., 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.
• DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS: 7 p.m. $18 adults, $13 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• 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.
• LITTLE LISTENERS: 10 a.m. Free. Fun-filled story time, interactive songs, and a craft activity to take home. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• PICNIC IN THE PARK: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Hosted by Kanawha Valley Senior Services. Coonskin Park Lounge, 375 Henry C. Hoppy Shores Dr., 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.
• DUNBAR USED BOOK SALE: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entrance. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar. More info online.
• HEALTH SCREENINGS, TESTING & NARCAN TRAINING: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Orchard Manor, 900 Griffin Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• AUTHOR EVENT: 12:30 p.m. Free. Featuring Paige Lavoie, author of the “Mothman In Love” series. Free coffee and cookies will be available from Mea Cuppa. Kanawha County Public Library, First Floor Coffee Nook, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.
• 414 ART CLUB: 1-4 p.m. $40 a month for members, $20 per week for nonmembers. New art and craft project each week. Gallery of 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery. More info on Facebook.
• ST. ALBANS USED BOOK SALE: 1-5 p.m. Free entrance. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans. More info online.
• THRIVER’S NIGHT OUT: 4-6:30 p.m. A night of music, hors d'oeuvres, sweets and survivorship. Enjoy music from the West Virginia Symphony and sweets from Valley Cakes and Cafe. To RSVP, call 304-388-9150. CAMC Cancer Center, 3415 Maccorkle Ave. SE, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DUNBAR FALL FEST: 4-10 p.m. Free. Live music, local craft and food vendors, children’s activities, wrestling and more. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• BINGO: 6 p.m. Highly requested Bingo night featuring prizes, fun and more. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• SLAM PLAZA 4: 6 p.m. Free. Presented by Regatta Pro Wrestling. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PODA NIGHT AT OLDE MAIN PLAZA: 7 p.m. Free entrance. Olde Main Plaza will be closed to traffic and you can stroll the brick street with an adult beverage in hand. Special PODA event cups will be available for purchase from participating establishments. Joe Dobbs Square, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Music

• FOLKLORE PRESENTS – GUITAR CLUB: 3-5 p.m. Includes pizza, drinks, snacks, special giveaways and more. Folklore Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CRO-MAGS: 5 p.m. $25 per person. Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar. More info and link to purchase tickets on Facebook.
• FROM THE ASHES: 5:30 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• KARAOKE IN THE PARK: 6-9 p.m. Free. Hosted by Nashville recording artist Kris Allen. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston. More info on Facebook or by calling Rhonda at 304-356-6343.
• THE TAPROOM LIVE: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. No cover. Featuring Joe Bird and Matthew Thomas. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• APPALACHIAN LIGHTNING BAND: 7 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• TRAVIS VANDAL: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• PUMZI’S LIVE: 7-11 p.m. Featuring Bad Keys of the Mountain, Brenna & The Boys and a Girl, Kurt Shultis, and Lydia Joy. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WV SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $16-82. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• BLUE PARROT LIVE: 8 p.m. $5 cover. Featuring Timeless Memory, The Final Seconds Of Suffering, and Duly. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• THE 77” EXPERIENCE: 8:30 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• DJ JAMIE BUTCHER: 9 p.m. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• KARAOKE: 9 p.m.-Midnight. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BUDDY ALLEN & THE CHEAT RIVER BAND: 10 p.m. Mason Dixon, 3014 East Dupont Ave., Belle. More info on Facebook.
• EAST END GHOULS: 10 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Dance

• CHARLESTON BALLET: 4 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. 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.
• DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS: 7 p.m. $18 adults, $13 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• HIGHEST 2 LOWEST: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

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• 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.
• WEST SIDE CLEANUP: 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. Sponsored by the West Side Neighborhood Association. After the clean-up, volunteers are invited to enjoy a complimentary pizza party lunch. Meet at Cabin Creek Health, 308 Ohio Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BEGINNERS YOGA WORKSHOP: 9:30 a.m. A two-hour beginner’s workshop to help you kick start your yoga practice. St. Albans Yoga & Fitness Co-Op, 808 South B St., Suite 201, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Hosted by Women in Aviation Marshall University Chapter. Bill Noe Flight School, 600 Eagle Mountain Road, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• OLD STONE HOUSE TOURS: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors/children. Children under age 6 are free. Historic 19th century home of early Kanawha Valley settler Samuel Shrewsbury Sr. Proceeds go to the upkeep of this historic structure. Old Stone House, 310 Stubb Drive, Belle.
• ST. ALBANS USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free entrance. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans. More info online.
• KANAWHA STATE FOREST FALL FUN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A fun day of hiking and activities followed by a presentation by Three Rivers Aviary. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• TRAIN DAY FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entrance. Live music, food and craft vendors, rides on the Hoppy Shores Train and more. Children receive a free train whistle while supplies last. St. Albans Depot, 400 Fourth Ave., St Albans. More info on Facebook.
• APPLE FEST 2025: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entrance. Full day of fun activities, including tastings, dessert making, apple butter demonstrations, inflatables, kids' activities, apple bobbing and more. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WINGS OF WONDER – WV BIRDS OF PREY: 11 a.m. Free. Learn about birds of prey with the Three Rivers Avian Center then decorate some simple bird feeders. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DUNBAR USED BOOK SALE: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entrance. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar. More info online.
• DUNBAR FALL FEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Live music, local craft and food vendors, children’s activities and more. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWSHIP EXHIBITION: 1-3 p.m. Join the West Virginia Creative Network to celebrate our 2025 Creative Entrepreneur Fellows. Meet the fellows, hear the stories behind their work, and experience their pieces in person. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WOMEN’S CLOTHING SWAP: 1-4 p.m. Free. Bring ten items of new or gently used clothing you’ve been meaning to get rid of and trade them for something else. Everything that isn’t “sold” will be donated or saved for the next event. Bake My Day, 14 Bank St., Nitro. More info on Facebook.
• PICKLE-PALOOZA: 1-5 p.m. Free. The inaugural event features free pickle samples from local restaurants, contests, prizes, live music with The Chucktown Allstars and The Charleston Rogues, and more. City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• CRUISIN INTO FALL: 2 p.m. Show off your ride and compete for the title of Best of Show. Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes. More info on Facebook.
• FAMILY STEM – MAKE A 3D CRYPTID: 2 p.m. Free. Program for children aged 6-12 years old. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WINGS OF WONDER – WV BIRDS OF PREY: 2 p.m. Free. Meet six native West Virginia raptor ambassadors, including live owls, falcons, a hawk and a bald eagle. Kanawha State Forest, Nature Center, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• BEGINNING WATERCOLOR CLASS: 2-4 p.m. $25 per person. Painting a little red schoolhouse. Gallery of 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery. More info on Facebook.
• PURSE BINGO: 3 p.m. $25 per person. Fundraiser for the Showcats, Nitro High School’s show choir. Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave., Nitro. More info and link to purchase tickets online.
• SPEED JIGSAW PUZZLING: 4 p.m. $25 per person or $40 for a team of four. A fast-paced, team-based race with prizes, drinks and fun. Huddle & Hatchets, 122 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• VIKING INVASION: 4-9 p.m. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• OKTOBERFEST AT THE NANO: 5 p.m. Beer, brats, pretzels and more. Charleston Nano Brewery, 320 West Washington St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• COMMUNITY FALL CARNIVAL: 5-7 p.m. Free entrance. Food, games, prizes and more. Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• AUTUMN EQUINOX RITUAL: 7 p.m. Free. Bring a dish for the post-ritual feast if you are able. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Drink specials, DJ and more. EZ Street, 2796 Winfield Road, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Sunday, Sept. 21

Stage/Theater

• AMAZON DELIGHT: 2 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.
• DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS: 2 p.m. $18 adults, $13 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• PUMPKIN FLORAL SIP & PAINT: 2 p.m. $40 per person. 63 Main Events,63 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.
• TINĀ: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

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• FOOD TRUCK SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring Triple B Eatery, Wild n' Wonderful Rolls, BGz Street Tacos, Sunset Slush and Charleston Fizz Factory. Southridge Church, 100 Eagle Dr., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• 8-BIT BRUNCH: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 per person. Brunch buffet and arcade games. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• ROYAL ENFIELD ONE RIDE: 12:30 p.m. A scenic 100-mile journey through the mountains, taking in the fall foliage and crisp air. Estimated ride time is about 3 hours, with plenty of stops for gas, snacks, stretching, and pictures. Meet at Trojan Landing, 1414 MacCorkle Ave. SW, Suite A, Charleston. More info on Facebook or call/text 304-744-8300 to RSVP.
• CLENDENIN ELK RIVER TRAIL GROUP RIDE: 2 p.m. Free. Sponsored by John’s Cyclery. A 13.4 mile ride beginning at the Clendenin South trailhead. Meet at 1 Kanawha Ave. E., Clendenin. More info and link to route map on Facebook.
• KNIT IN NATURE: 2-4 p.m. Free. An afternoon of conversation and creativity, open to all ages and skill levels. This is strictly a crafting event; no sales are permitted. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• LEAH’S LEGACY 5K RUN, 2 MILE WALK & CHILDREN’S FUN RUN: 5 p.m. Tickets $22-45 per person. City Center at Slack Plaza, 177 Summers St., Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• MARKET TABLE – THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHEFS: 5-7:30 p.m. $100 per person. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston. More info online.

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.