L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, May 8, 2025) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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5-9 p.m. — East Bank Carnival, Calvert Field, East Bank.
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6 p.m. — Fairy Corpse Craft Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Founders Brewing Tap Takeover, The Bears Den, 405 Capitol St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Piano Bar Grand Opening, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — Chicago the Musical, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, May 9 — 7:30 p.m.: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with The Vindys, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Friday, May 9 — 8 p.m.: Mother’s Day Bingo & Trivia Night, Phat Daddy’s On Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
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Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 — Various times: Mother’s Day Art and Craft Show, Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
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Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11 — Various times: East Bank Carnival, Calvert Field, East Bank.
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Saturday, May 10 — 1:30 p.m.: Irish Road Bowling, Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.
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Saturday, May 10 — 8 p.m.: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
Cover Image: Youth enjoy a previous carnival in East Bank. (Photo courtesy of East Bank)
Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. 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.
