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arm, pleasant weather is expected over the next few days, and that's a good thing, as there's plenty to do around the Kanawha Valley this last weekend of May. From FestivALL to the Town of Marmet Spring Carnival, to stage productions, live music and more, there's something fun happening all around the region. Here's a peek at events taking place now through Sunday.

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Friday, May 29

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• LIVE ON THE LEVEE: 6 p.m. Free. Acts include The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux and special guest Float Like a Buffalo. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• JUST FOR SHOW: 7 p.m. Featuring the Charleston Pride Singers with violinist Alasha Al-Qudwah. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• ROGER RABALAIS: 7-9 p.m. Free. Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• THE WILSON PROJECT: 7-10 p.m. Free. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

• PUMZI’S LIVE: 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Featuring Spurgie Hankins and The Carpenter Ants. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.

• TERRI BINION: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9:30 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Jesse & The Hogg, Legion of Salty Dogs, and Dinosaur Burps. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• FOOTMAD SQUARE DANCE: 7-9 p.m. Free. Part of FestivALL. Calling by Steve Ballman. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• PARTY AFTER THE LEVEE: 9 p.m.  DJ Jarren Jackson, dancing, drinks, karaoke, food, and late-night fun. Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.

• SILENT DISCO: 10 p.m. $15 per person. Ages 21+. Featuring Cofresi and Charlie Brown Superstar. Food and adult beverages available for purchase. The Hideaway, 189 Summers St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• I SWEAR: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S “KING LEAR”: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• BEAR CONTEST: 10 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

FestivALL

• RIVER QUEEN SIGHTSEEING TOURS: Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Adults $34, children $27. 90-minute cruise on the Kanawha River. Includes captain’s commentary. A full bar and concessions are available for purchase on board. Cruise departs from Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• FOOTMAD SQUARE DANCE: 7-9 p.m. Free. Calling by Steve Ballman. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

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• POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• ACA BINGO NIGHT: 5 p.m. $30 per person. Includes one pack of 20 games. Alum Creek Alliance, 1313 Sandplant Road, South Charleston.

• TOWN OF MARMET SPRING CARNIVAL: 6 p.m. $25-$30 per person. Bill Wells Community Park, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• BROWNCOATS GAME NIGHT: 6 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Dinos available. New players welcome. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston.

• 5TH ANNUAL WV LECTURESHIP DAY 1: 6-8 p.m. Free. Speakers from across the Kanawha Valley will be teaching about how we can bring evangelism into our lives. Dunbar Church of Christ, 309 15th St., Dunbar.

• KNITTING, CROCHETING & NEEDLEWORK GROUP: 6:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main Street, Clendenin.

• RGT RED BACK HYMN SING: 7 p.m. Old-time hymn sing featuring three pianists, the RGT Legacy Choir and special guests Dustin Lambert and Inheritance. This is not a sit-and-watch event – the whole congregation joins in the singing. Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, 2011 Roxalana Road, Dunbar.

Saturday, May 30

Music

• GUITAR CLUB: 3-5 p.m. Free. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

• SCOTT STRAIGHT: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main Street, Clendenin.

• MINOR SWING: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• SAM EPLIN: 8 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• RM PRODUCTIONS 27TH ANNUAL RECITAL: 6:30 p.m. West Virginia State University, Ferrell Hall, 5000 Fairlawn Ave., Institute.

Stage/Theater

• FANTASY LIFE: 2:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• I SWEAR: 5 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• THE CHRISTOPHERS: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S “KING LEAR”: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

FestivALL

• “THE ART OF BEING YOURSELF” DRAMA CLASSES: 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m. $10 per person, ages 16+. Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre, 411 Tennessee Ave., Charleston.

• KCPL STORYWALK “UP, DOWN, AND AROUND”: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• CAPITOL STREET ART FAIR: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free entry. Over 60 local and regional artisans as well as  art, music, and more. Full schedule of musical performances available at this link. 200-300 Blocks of Capitol Street, Charleston.

• CHILDREN’S ART FAIR: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free entry. Enjoy make-and-take craft opportunities from invited artisans and volunteer groups, plus a stage with kid-friendly music and performances, games, and other activities for children of all ages. Full schedule of entertainment acts available at this link. 100 Block of Capitol Street, Charleston.

• RIVER QUEEN SIGHTSEEING TOURS: Noon & 2 p.m. Adults $34, children $27. 90-minute cruise on the Kanawha River. Includes captain’s commentary. Full bar and concessions are available for purchase onboard. Cruise departs from Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• POEMS WHILE YOU WAIT: Noon-1 p.m. $5 suggested donation per poem. West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman and fellow poet Renée Nicholson will create original, one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you. Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• O’RYAN THE O’MAZING’S SPECTACULAR CIRCUS CLASS: 1 p.m. Free. Join O’Ryan the O’Mazing — a longtime, beloved FestivALL street performer — for this family-friendly class on the art of clowning. All ages welcome. Kanawha County Public Library, Main Branch, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• BOB THOMPSON JAZZ RIVER QUEEN CRUISE: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. $45 premium admission (guaranteed seating), $35 general admission. Charley West meets the Big Easy as Charleston’s premier jazz combo The Bob Thompson Unit is joined by featured trumpeter James Moore for this cruise down the Kanawha on the River Queen. Cruise departs from Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

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• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd.W., Charleston.

• CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY 5K: 9 a.m. $30 per entrant. University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• SOUTH CHARLESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN/WALK: 9 a.m. $30 adult entrants, $20 children entrants. Oakes Field, 399 Oakes Ave., South Charleston.

• LOG TOWN TRAIL WORK DAY: 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Meet at the entrance of the campground. Kanawha State Forest, 7420 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

• MAIN LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• SUMMER LIBRARY CLUB SATURDAY – UNEARTH A STORY KICK-OFF: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• POTTERY FAIR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handcrafted pottery by local artists, with items including pottery bowls, mugs, trays, jewelry, vases and more. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• CHARITY HORSEBACK RIDE: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations benefit Critter Connections. (See full list of accepted donations at this link.) Circle B Stables, 9704 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

• 5TH ANNUAL WV LECTURESHIP DAY 2: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Speakers from across the Kanawha Valley will be teaching about how we can bring evangelism into our lives. Lunch and dinner will be served. Dunbar Church of Christ, 309 15th St., Dunbar.

• TOWN OF MARMET SPRING CARNIVAL: 11 a.m. $30 per person. Bill Wells Community Park, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• ADOPT A READING BUDDY: 11-11:45 a.m. Free, but registration required. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• SPRING FLING FAMILY FUN EVENT: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Includes music, inflatables, face painting, games and prizes. Food and refreshments will be available while supplies last, including pizza, hot dogs, and more. Roadside Park, St. Albans.

• PAUL MCCARTNEY ALBUM RELEASE PARTY: Noon. Come to hear Paul McCartney’s new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” complete with postcard party favors, tote bags to carry your new album home in, and a chance to win a very special prize. Sullivan’s Records, 613 Lee St. E., Charleston.

• 3RD ANNUAL KING CENTER BLOCK PARTY: Noon-4 p.m. Free. Featuring live music, games, inflatables for children, and access to the pool. Free food and drinks available while supplies last. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• MLB PITCH, HIT & RUN: 2 p.m. Registration required. Event open to all Little League players (boys and girls ages 7–14), regardless of league or location. Capital High School, Sam Carpenter Field, 1500 Greenbrier St., Charleston.

• HULA HOOP SKILL SWAP: 2-4 p.m. Free. Presented by Kay Lee and Kelsi Marie from Next Level JKD and Full Circle Customs. Create a hula hoop for Wiggle Days, learn a new, fun skill, and take supplies with you to make your own at home. Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.

• HEAVENLY HERITAGE WINERY GRAND OPENING: 2-9 p.m. Wine by the Glass, signature wine slushies, food and more. Heavenly Heritage Winery, 73 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• BOUQUET BINGO: 4-6 p.m. $25 per person. Includes 10 rounds of Bingo, prizes and light refreshments. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

• PUB & GRUB COMEDY TOUR: 6 p.m. Tickets $36. Featuring comedian John King. Sumthin’ Good Soul Food, 4837 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

• SCHOOL’S OUT GLOW PARTY: 7-9 p.m. $5 nonmembers, $2 members. Lakewood Swimming Club, 2088 Lakewood Drive, St. Albans.

• TEAM TRIVIA: 7-9 p.m. Free to play. The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

• OPEN THE PATIO LUAU PARTY: 9 p.m.-Midnight. Featuring karaoke, a Hawaiian shirt contest, games, prizes, drink specials, food specials, and more. EZ Street, 2796 Winfield Road, St. Albans.

Sunday, May 31

Music

• HOT JAZZ AT THE CAPITOL STREET ART FAIR: 11:40 a.m. & 1:40 p.m. Free. Part of FestivALL. Get your umbrellas ready for a second line parade around the Capitol Street Art Fair with Hot Jazz, Charleston’s New Orleans-style brass band. Capitol Street, Charleston.

• “ALLELUIA! LAUDAMUS TE”: 2 p.m. Free. Part of FestivALL. The Kanawha Valley Community Band performs Alfred Reed's 1973 composition. A "hymn of praise without words" where instruments serve as members of a choir, this performance will feature David Donathan on Christ Church United Methodist Church's newly renovated organ.  Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• FESTIVIOLA: 4 p.m. $10 adults, free for students. Part of FestivALL. The Valley Violists, including members of the West Virginia Symphony, will perform duets through large ensemble numbers. Special guest Rudolf Haken will stun with his own compositions. Enjoy a wide range of styles, from baroque through pop, with some surprises. Woman’s Club of Charleston, 1600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• CAPITAL CITY FELLOWSHIP CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT: 5-8 p.m. Institute Church of the Nazarene, 212 Washington Ave., Dunbar.

Stage/Theater

• THE CHRISTOPHERS: 1 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S “KING LEAR”: 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• FANTASY LIFE: 3 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

FestivALL

• CHILDREN’S ART FAIR: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entry. Enjoy make-and-take craft opportunities from invited artisans and volunteer groups, plus a stage with kid-friendly music and performances, games, and other activities for children of all ages. Full schedule of entertainment acts available at this link. 100 Block of Capitol Street, Charleston.

• HOT JAZZ AT THE CAPITOL STREET ART FAIR: 11:40 a.m. & 1:40 p.m. Free. Get your umbrellas ready for a second line parade around the Capitol Street Art Fair with Hot Jazz, Charleston’s New Orleans-style brass band. Capitol Street, Charleston.

• CAPITOL STREET ART FAIR: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free entry. Over 60 local and regional artisans as well as  art, music, and more. Full schedule of musical performances available at this link. 200-300 Blocks of Capitol Street, Charleston.

• RIVER QUEEN SIGHTSEEING TOURS: Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Adults $34, children $27. 90-minute cruise on the Kanawha River. Includes captain’s commentary. A full bar and concessions are available for purchase on board. Cruise departs from Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• “ALLELUIA! LAUDAMUS TE”: 2 p.m. Free. The Kanawha Valley Community Band performs Alfred Reed's 1973 composition. A "hymn of praise without words" where instruments serve as members of a choir, this performance will feature David Donathan on Christ Church United Methodist Church's newly renovated organ.  Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• FESTIVIOLA: 4 p.m. $10 adults, free for students. The Valley Violists, including members of the West Virginia Symphony, will perform duets through large ensemble numbers. Special guest Rudolf Haken will stun with his own compositions. Enjoy a wide range of styles, from baroque through pop, with some surprises. Woman’s Club of Charleston, 1600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• MURDER ON THE RIVER QUEEN CRUISE: 7 p.m. $35 per person. Solve this murder mystery on the open waters of the mighty Kanawha River. Dress in your best roaring ’20s attire, interact with the cast, and help uncover the culprit as the investigation unfolds on the water. Cruise departs from Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• SUNSET YOGA & SOUND: 7 p.m. Free.  Join Nina Ratliff, Folded Leaf yoga instructor, for 60 minutes of basic yoga flow that ends with a restorative sound bath . All levels welcome. Mats and props will be provided if you do not have your own. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

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• SING-ALONG BRUNCH: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 per person. Sing, sip, and brunch your way through your favorite songs. The Hideaway, 189 Summers St., Charleston.

• CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CHARLESTON SENIOR SENDOFF: 2 p.m. Join CTOC in celebrating some of the theatre’s amazing seniors as they begin a new chapter in their lives. Performances, gifts for senior actors, ice cream and more. Children’s Theatre Workshop, 3712 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• GOOD NEWS SUNDAY COMMUNITY EVENT: 2-5 p.m. Free. Games, inflatables, free food (hot dogs, chips, water, popcorn and more), and fun for the whole family. Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.

• PRIDE HATS & HEELS 2026: 2 p.m. Includes special Sunday Brunch menu (available 1-5 p.m.), VIP guest host, red carpet walk, group photo and group dance. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

• SIP & STITCH: 3-5 p.m. Free. RSVP by texting 304-546-0250. Paint, write, scrapbook, collage, knit or crochet with fellow creatives. Sewing machines are available, or you can bring your own. Most weeks there is also a delicious soup to sip. Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.

• USA VS. SENEGAL SOCCER WATCH PARTY: 3:30 p.m. Quantum Sports Center, 419 58th St. S.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.