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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, May 28, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9 a.m.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 10-10:45 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 2-3 p.m. — Afternoon Relaxation, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave , Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 3-7:30 p.m. — Relax & Color, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 5-7 p.m. — Blood, Sweat & Queers: Period Product Drive, Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

• 5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Kanawha Valley NOW May General Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 805 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. —  1-Hour Strawberry Picker Training, Country Road House and Berries, 7 Kittyhawk Drive, Clendenin.

• 6 p.m. —  Town of Marmet Spring Carnival, Bill Wells Community Park, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• 6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Beaded Plant Craft, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Bingo Night, Chick-fil-A Southridge, 2509 Mountaineer Blvd, South Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Bicycle, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St., West, Suite 101, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — Mental Health Awareness Month Walk, Shawnee Park, 2947 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar.

• 6:30-9 p.m. — WVU Fan Club Meeting & Dinner, Harding's Family Restaurant, 2772 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — A Love Letter to Handsome John, Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — Shane Meade, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers Street, Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 8-11 p.m. — Karaoke with DJ Zach, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

Today's FestivALL Events

• Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. — River Queen Sightseeing Cruises, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. — .Ukulele Jam Session with Tony M. Music, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Free Salsa Lesson on the Riverfront,  Hadaad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — River Cruise Salsa Night (SOLD OUT), aboard the River Queen, docked at Haddad River Front Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Clay Center, Sculpture Garden, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 8:30 a.m. — Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals, City Service Center Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 8:45 a.m. — KRT Board Meeting, Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston.

• 10 a.m. — KCEAA Health Clinic Board Meeting, Ambulance Authority Headquarters, Dillion Room, 601 Brooks St., Charleston.

• 11 a.m. — KCEAA Executive Committee Meeting, Ambulance Authority Headquarters, Dillion Room, 601 Brooks St., Charleston.

• Noon — KCEAA Board of Directors Meeting, Ambulance Authority Headquarters, Dillion Room, 601 Brooks St., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Special Meeting, Henry C. “Hoppy” Shores Kanawha County Commission Courtroom, 409 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

Upcoming

• Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31 — Various times: Shakespeare's "King Lear," Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• Friday, May 29 — 6:30 p.m.: Live on the Levee Featuring The Rumble, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Saturday, May 30 — 7-9 p.m.: Murder on the River Queen, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

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.