L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, May 15, 2025) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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11:30 a.m. — Let’s Get Cooking With Chef Paul Smith, Capitol Market, 800 Smith Street, Charleston.
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Noon — 2025 West Virginia Education Summit, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, 409 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
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5 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
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5-8 p.m. — Charleston Artwalk, Downtown Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Miracles on Lee Street Dinner & Silent Auction, Embassy Suites, 300 Court St., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — SCI Talk - Asteroid Detection & Defense, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Capital High School Theatre Presents “Eurydice”, Capital High School, 1500 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, May 16 — 6:30 p.m.: Pickle Eating Contest, Nitro Athletic Complex, 1650 Park Ave., Nitro.
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Friday, May 16 — 7 p.m.: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.
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Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 — 7 p.m.: Capital High School Theatre Presents “Eurydice”, Capital High School, 1500 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
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Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18 — Various times: Mountain State Collectors Convention, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
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Saturday, May 17 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Spring Fling, Roadside Park, St. Albans.
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Saturday, May 17 — Noon to 8p.m.: Taps & Trucks, Mardi Gras Casino, 1 Greyhound Dr., Cross Lanes.
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Saturday, May 17 — 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Charley West BBQ Fest, City Center at Slack Plaza, 178 Summers St., Charleston.
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Saturday, May 17 — 6 p.m.: 2025 Pride Pageant, Beni Kedem Shriners, 100 Quarrier St., Charleston.
Header Image: Michael Ramsburg / Kanawha Valley Update
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.
