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t may only be the second weekend of June, but the temperatures lately have been scorching — and so is the roster of local things to do. From outdoor concerts to block parties, picnics to rummage sales, wrestling, mountain bike racing, and much, much more, this weekend has it all. Here's what's happening now through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, June 12

Music

• THE CARPENTER ANTS: 5:30 p.m. Casa Garcia Restaurant, 4843 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

• LIVE ON THE LEVEE: 6 p.m. Free. Featuring The Spin Doctors with Jag Robison. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• SACRED HARMONY: 6 p.m. Free. Southridge Church, 100 Eagle Drive, Charleston.

• OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main Street, Clendenin.

• VB4: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

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

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

• ANTHONY WAYNE & SEAN RICHARDSON: 9 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• JORDAN DYER TRIO: 9:30 p.m. Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• IMPROV COMEDY SHOW: 7:30 p.m. Free. Students from the improv boot camp will perform with members of the Factory Reset improv troupe after a week of learning the A-Zs of improv. Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

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

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

Etc.

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

• CROSS LANES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 11 a.m.-Noon. Free. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 414 CLUB: 2 p.m. $10 per person. Explore a range of creative projects, from sewing to painting. All materials provided. Experiment with new art and crafts that you've always wanted to try. All are welcome. Register by calling 304-546-0250. Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.

• FAMILY STEM: CREATE WITH 3D DOODLER PENS: 2-3 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• DUNBAR CHESS CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Free. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• BINGO: 6 p.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

• DAIRY NIGHT & BARK IN THE PARK: 6 p.m. $13.50 general admission. The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the High Point Rockers. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

• BROWNCOATS GAME NIGHT: 6-10 p.m. All ages welcome. Outside food permitted. Dog-friendly, but pets must be on leashes. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston.

• FAMILY FUN POOL PARTY: 6:30-8 p.m. Free admission. Featuring music, prizes and more. Free pizza (while supplies last) and other concessions available for purchase. St. Albans City Park Pool, 931 Observatory Drive, St. Albans.

• KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTIVE MEETING: 7 p.m. An all-ages LGBTQIA2S+ social and support group. Allies welcome to attend. The agenda for this meeting is to be determined. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

• Y2K NIGHT: 8 p.m. Grab the low-rise jeans, juicy tracksuits, baby tees and flip phones. We’re partying like it’s 2000. Dress code for the night is Y2K/2000s fashion. The Ember Room, Nina’s Hotspot, 600 Short St., South Charleston.

• USA SOCCER VS. PARAGUAY WATCH PARTY: 9 p.m. Quantum Sports Center, 419 58th St. S.E., Charleston.

Saturday, June 13

Music

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

• MASON ADKINS: 7:30-9:30 p.m. No cover. The Bucket, 4030 Washington St. W., Dunbar.

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

• MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC: 8-9 p.m. Free, but donations highly encouraged. Featuring Never Zero and Abbie McAllister. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

• KEVIN MOUNTS: 9 p.m. EZ Street, 2796 Winfield Road, St. Albans.

• BLUE PARROT LIVE: 10 p.m. Featuring Dinosaur Burps and Never Zero. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston.

Dance

• BALLROOM DANCE & LESSON: 7-10 p.m. $10 per person. Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St Albans.

• COUNTRY SWING & TWO STEP WORKSHOP & SOCIAL DANCE: 7-10 p.m. $10 per person. No partner required. Bottled water and finger foods provided. St. Albans American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.

• BOOTS ON THE GROUND CABARET: 7-11 p.m. $30 per person, ages 21+. India Center, 800 Green Road, Charleston.

Stage/Theater

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

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

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

• COMEDY NIGHT: 8-10 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 18+. Featuring Kill Tony, Precious and Bo Vance. Outside food permitted. Dog-friendly, but pets must be on leashes. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston.

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

Etc.

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

• PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: 8-11 a.m. $20 per person. A fun morning of pickleball, community, and competition. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Heartbeat of the Valley, Inc. Nitro Athletic Complex, 1650 Park Ave., Nitro.

• UUC RUMMAGE SALE: 8 a.m.-Noon. Featuring an array of items that are priced to sell. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

• BIBLE CENTER SCHOOL’S SUMMER YARD & RUMMAGE SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Indoor and outdoor vendors selling various wares. Sales may include household items, office supplies, kitchen appliances, furniture, home décor, electronics, clothing and more. Bible Center School, 1111 Oakhurst Drive, Charleston.

• VANDALIA CIVIC CLUB FOOD & CLOTHING GIVEAWAY AND BLOCK PARTY: 10 a.m. Free. First Missionary Baptist Church of Vandalia, 1500 Mountain Road, South Charleston.

• SOURDOUGH 101 WORKSHOPS: 10 a.m.-Noon & 2-4 p.m. $40 per person. Hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of sourdough baking. Two separate classes (one at 10 a.m. and another at 2 p.m.) for you to choose from. Both classes cover the same material, so you only need to register for one. Registration available online. South Charleston Farmers Market, Honey Do Produce, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

• NITRO MINI CON: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Browse 40 vendors offering your favorite comic books, toys, Pokémon and other collectibles. Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave., Nitro.

• GLASGOW FIREMAN’S PARADE: 11 a.m. Free. Glasgow Park, 111 Tompkins Ave., Glasgow.

• VINTAGE CRUISE IN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Weather permitting. Includes music, vendors, games for kids, a snack bar and more. Capitol Flea Market, 2101 Greenbrier St., Charleston.

• HEALTH SCREENINGS, TESTING & NARCAN TRAINING: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Twin City Bible Church, 100 First Ave. S., Nitro.

• WEST VIRGINIA BUST OUT CANVAS: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, but registration required. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• TRI-STATE FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION PICNIC: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Please bring your favorite potluck dish or dessert, water and soda to share. Shawnee Park, Shelter #1,  Route 25, Institute.

• HARMONY RIDGE BLOCK PARTY: Noon-4 p.m. Free. Featuring Food trucks, live music, snow cones, local vendors, yard games, activities, inflatables, photo booth, face painting and more. Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

• CHARLESTON ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF JUNE PICNIC: Noon-8 p.m. $15 adults, $5 ages 13-17, free for children 12 and under. Price includes meal and door prize. Hot dogs and burgers provided; bring a covered dish to earn an extra door prize ticket. Activities include cornhole ($5 per game) and a raffle ($10 for 25 tickets). For more information, please contact Franny at 304-553-7336 or email charlestonassociationdeafhoh@gmail.com. Wine Cellar Park, 1101 Dutch Hollow Road, Dunbar.

• MALDEN LEMONADE STROLL: 1 p.m. Donations requested. Fundraiser to help relocate the Ruffner Cabin (c. 1795) to the Malden Village Green. Tour and see various historic properties in Malden during this walk. (See map and list of properties here.) Rain date is Sunday, June 14. Meet by 1 p.m. at 4200 Malden Drive, Charleston.

• CRACKED CANVAS DINOSAUR EYE: 1-2 p.m. Free. Registration required. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• DIGGIN’ RELAXATION: 1-2 p.m. Free. Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• MIXED MEDIA EMBROIDERY: 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• WIGGLE DAYS: 1-2:30 p.m. Free. A free family movement program designed for kids, caregivers, and community members of all ages. Includes music, games, movement, healthy snacks, and a welcoming space to get active together. Valley PK-8, 1 Greyhound Lane, Smithers.

• KINDNESS CLUB STORYTIME & YOGA: 2-3 p.m. Free. For children ages 6-11 years old. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• SALSA GARDENS: 2-4 p.m. Free, but registration required. Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.

• BOTANICAL PLATTER POTTERY WORKSHOP: 2-5 p.m. $40 per person. Workshop led by Grace Rose. All supplies are included, but please bring any extra natural elements you wish to try. Echo-Lit, 427 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• SUMMER BBQ BASH: 2-7 p.m. Studio A Beauty Bar, 1235 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

• AUTHOR EVENT WITH ANDREW MOORE: 3 p.m. Free. Join Andrew Moore as he discusses his newest book, “The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America's Eastern Wilderness.” Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• GLASGOW VFD & TOWN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 4-8 p.m. Free. Featuring free food (whole hot dog roast, hot dogs and chips), activities, dunking booth, vendors, music and more. Bingo at the fire department building beginning at 8 p.m. ($1 per card). Glasgow Park, 111 Tompkins Ave., Glasgow.

• R&B SOUL BLOCK PARTY: 5-10 p.m. Featuring music, food, line dancing and more. Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.

• CHARLESTON BALLET FAMILY FUN BASH WITH A SPLASH: 7 p.m. $25 single ticket, $40 couple, $60 for families. Event features hot dogs, music by Brooke Thibodaux, volleyball, cornhole, swimming, adult beverages, and more. Greenbrier Pool, 5103 Chesterfield Ave., Charleston.

• MEGA PRO WRESTLING: 7 p.m. $20 ringside, $15 general admission. Dunbar Recreation Center, 2601 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar.

• PRO WRESTLING CONQUEST – LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE: 7:30 p.m. $25 front row, $20 adults, $5 children age 12 and under. Quantum Sports Center, 419 58th St. S.E., Charleston.

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

Sunday, June 14

Music

• NEW JOURNEY: 10:30 a.m. Free. Amplify Church, 289 Big Chimney Blvd., Charleston.

• RAY + JON: 2-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• MOUNTAIN STAGE: 7 p.m. $35 per person. Featuring Brandy Clark, Steep Canyon Rangers, Tristen, and Philip Bowen. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• THE CARPENTER ANTS: 10 p.m. Jam session follows the Mountain Stage concert. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

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

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

Etc.

• BLACK BEAR BIKE FESTIVAL: 8 a.m. $25+. One of the longest consecutively run mountain bike races in the country, now in its 40th year. Racers, non-racing bike riders and spectators invited. The social rides leave at 10 a.m. and the WVMBA race kicks off at noon. Finish line headquarters will have food trucks, kid's zone, and restroom facilities.  Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.

• WORSHIP IN THE PARK: 11 a.m. Free. Hosted by Village Chapel Presbyterian Church. Everyone welcome. Bring a side dish or your favorite dessert if you can. Everything else is provided. Coonskin Park, Riverside Pavilion, 375 Henry C. Hoppy Shores Drive, Charleston.

• MONTHLY MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: 2 p.m. Free. The ride starts from the trailhead beside the Dynamite Bike Skills Park pump track. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. Helmets are required. You must sign a waiver to participate. Bike with 2" wide tires or wider and front suspension recommended. Hybrid, road, and gravel bikes are not suitable for these trails. Ridenour Lake, 570 Ridenour Park, Nitro.

• PRIDE TRIVIA AT GRÜV: 3-5 p.m. An afternoon celebrating Pride culture, history, music, movies, icons and more. Bring your smartest friends and compete for prizes for our top teams, swag giveaways throughout the event, and plenty of bragging rights. GRÜV, 10 Capitol St., 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.