Juneteenth. West Virginia's Birthday. Father's Day. The Summer Solstice. There's lots to celebrate this weekend – and a lot of events happening around the Kanawha Valley. From USA Cycling competitions to Juneteenth celebrations, to Rolls on the River, Yak Fest, the Tour de Coal, West Virginia birthday celebrations, and so much more, you'll have plenty of ways to celebrate whatever occassion you choose to observe. Here's what's happening now through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, June 19

Music

  • DJ LAUREN TRILL: Noon-3 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • THE UNIT: Noon-3 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • COAL RIVER SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • LIVE ON THE LEVEE: 6 p.m. Free. Featuring Talib Kweli with Jordan Dyer Trio. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BRAYDEN WILLIAMSON BAND: 6-7 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

  • THE CARPENTER ANTS: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THE PARACHUTE BRIGADE: 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5 entrance. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

  • DAVISSON BROTHERS BAND: 8-10 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • FARRELL SOUND COLLECTIVE TAKEOVER: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Kevolution, Nephos and Snøcøne. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • GHOULS NIGHT OUT: 10 p.m. $5 cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Cokeandredrum, Roofus from Roofus and the Rex, and Ghoulbox. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • 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.

USA Pro Road National Championships

  • MEN JUNIOR ROAD RACE COURSE: 9 a.m. Free to attend. Awards follow races. Course map here. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • FAMILYCARE AT USA CYCLING: 10 a.m. Free. Free Kona Ice, live broadcast with 102.7 The Beat, bicycle giveaways and more. Riverview Park, 160 Wertz Ave., Charleston.

  • ARTS AMPLIFIED BIKE CITY STAGE: Noon-4 p.m. Free. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • WOMEN JUNIOR ROAD RACE COURSE: 1:30 p.m. Free to attend. Awards follow races. Course map here. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MILES FOR MINDS: 2:30-4 p.m. $20 per bike. A family-friendly fundraiser to benefit Vandalia Health Neurosciences. A non-timed, four-mile route that begins and ends at the USA Cycling start line on Kanawha Boulevard. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Etc.

  • PEDALS & PIXELS – A FAMILY ESPORTS EXPERIENCE: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A high-energy, all-ages event.  From interactive gaming stations to active challenges, this event blends play and motion in a way that keeps everyone engaged. The Element Edge, 1611 Fourth Ave., Charleston.

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

  • JUNETEENTH PARADE: 11:30 a.m. Free. Lineup begins at 10 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Parade will travel through Charleston to Slack Plaza. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

  • JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: Noon-4 p.m. Free. Featuring live entertainment, food vendors, cultural performances, family-friendly activities and more. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

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

  • MONTGOMERY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: 4-8 p.m. Free entrance. Hot dogs, pepperoni rolls, music, vendors and more. Joel's famous fish, hush puppies and fries available for purchase. Community Park, Fifth Avenue and Lee Street, Montgomery.

  • YAK FEST: 4-10 p.m. Free. Featuring live music, food, craft beer, arts and craft vendors, and more. Olde Main Street, St. Albans.

  • ROLLS ON THE RIVER: 5-9 p.m. $30-$45 adults, $15 children, $6 single beer tasting. Featuring pepperoni roll tastings, beer and local artisans along Kanawha Boulevard. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • 3RD ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER: 6-8 p.m. $100 per person. A thoughtfully curated, locally sourced menu from Chef Ke that blends the soulful roots of African American cuisine with Appalachian flavors and ingredients. Enjoy live music, storytelling, and fellowship as we gather at the table to honor the past, uplift the present, and celebrate a future built on resilience, unity, and shared history. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

  • BOOK CLUB: 6:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main Street, Clendenin.

  • MAXIMUM VELOCITY WRESTLING WV DAY BRAWL: 7 p.m. $15 entry, children 5 and under free. McKinley Middle School, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

  • POETRY NIGHT: 7:30-10 p.m. All ages welcome. Outside food permitted. Dog-friendly, but pets must be on leashes. Hosted by Tony Harrah and friends. Published poets and writers will be in-house, sharing some incredible work. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston.

Saturday, June 20

Music

  • GRACIE MAE: Noon-1 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • ANALOG BOY: 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • MAKENNA HOPE: 2-2:45 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • CORNELIA STREET: 3-4 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • SOMETHIN’ SPECIAL: 3-5 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • CREEK DON’T RISE DUO: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • CARIÑO: 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • ARISTOTLE JONES: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • HAPPY HOUR WITH WILLIAM MATHENY: 6-8 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

  • CHET LOWTHER: 6:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main Street, Clendenin.

  • DJ QUORTZ: 7-10 p.m. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

  • CHICAGO – LIVE IN CONCERT: 7:30-9:30 p.m. $83.60+ per person. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • KEN KRUGER & ANNE MCCONNELL: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THE COMPANY STORES: 7:30-10 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • SODA POP GYPSIES: 8-10 p.m. Free. Part of Yak Fest. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • WV BEATS WITH DJ TIBBS: 8 p.m.-Midnight. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Head/Split, Loose Ends, Morvane and Hollow Point. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

  • THOMAS DANLEY: 9 p.m. EZ Street, 2796 Winfield Road, St. Albans.

  • THUMP DADDY WITH THREE’S COMPANY GROOVE: 9 p.m. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • SOUTHERN FRIED SATURDAY NIGHT: 10 p.m. $5 entry fee. Ages 21+.  Country music, cash prizes and more. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., 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.

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

USA Pro Road National Championships

Etc.

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

  • MEN’S FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST & DEVOTION: 8 a.m. A delicious breakfast and a special devotion. All men welcome. Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, Activity Building, 2011 Roxalana Road, Dunbar.

  • WVGO GI & NO GI GRAPPLING SUMMER SERIES: 8 a.m. $89 per person. All ages grappling event. Children start at 10 a.m., referee meeting at 10 a.m., competitor rules meeting at 10:30 a.m., and adult tournaments at 11 a.m. Double elimination in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level. Elkview Middle School, 5090 Elk River Road N., Elkview.

  • RIDENOUR PRESERVE GRAND OPENING: 9 a.m. Free. Includes Trail Running Race 5K or 10K (10 a.m.), ribbon cutting (noon), 11-mile bike race (12:30 p.m.), and group rides and guided hikes (3 p.m.). Ridenour Lake, 570 Ridenour Park, Nitro.

  • TOUR DE COAL: 9 a.m. $35 per person. The largest flatwater kayaking event in the USA. Embark on an 11-mile, picturesque paddle along the beautiful Coal River, concluding near the Kanawha River in St. Albans. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Coal River Group. Meadowood Park, 292 Pettigrew Lane, Tornado.

  • OLD STONE HOUSE TOURS: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $2 entry fee. Proceeds benefit the upkeep of the historic home. Samuel Shrewsbury Sr. Mansion (Old Stone House), 310 Stubb Drive, Belle.

  • WEST VIRGINIA DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Guided Capitol tours, Hands-on-History for Kids, official unveiling of the America250 Quilt, glass exhibit, museum scavenger hunt and more. Hot dogs, lemonade and birthday cake served from noon to 2 p.m. West Virginia Culture Center, Capitol Complex,1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • STORYBOOK MINI GOLF: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • UNEARTH WASTELAND WONDERS – TOURING WEST VIRGINIA IN FALLOUT 76: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

  • FAIRYTALES & FABLES: 11 a.m-4 p.m. Included in the price of museum entrance. Explore immersive fairytale-themed activities, meet beloved princess characters and surprise guests, and enjoy hands-on experiences that bring classic stories to life through art, science, play, and performance. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • FAMILY STEM CELEBRATE WV DAY – DROP IN & CREATE: 2-3 p.m. Free. Try your hand at building a bridge, like the iconic one in Philippi or The New River Gorge Bridge. Make a badge to celebrate our great state. Create an Almost Heaven West Virginia Swing. And more. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • PEACEFUL READING CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Free.  Bring your own book – any format, from anywhere. Read at your own pace in a quiet, inviting environment. Each session opens with 15 minutes of settling in and ignoring fellow introverts before the 90 minute quiet reading time is observed. The last 15 minutes is set aside for announcements for future club meetings and leaving without saying goodbye. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

  • YAK FEST: 2-10 p.m. Free. Featuring live music, food, craft beer, arts and craft vendors, and more. Olde Main Street, St. Albans.

  • URBAN CAMPING: 6 p.m. Includes family activities, inflatables, music, food, campfire fun, tent camping experience and more. Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.

  • DEAR WEST V. AWARDS: 6-10 p.m. $24-$74 per person. Celebration honoring  creativity, performances, and the voices shaping West Virginia. India Center, 800 Green Road, Charleston.

  • R&B SOUL BINGO JUNETEENTH EDITION: 8 p.m. $20 per person. Sumthin’ Good Soul Food, 4837 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

  • DICE & DECEPTION MURDER MYSTERY MEETS TABLETOP: 8-10 p.m. $10 cover. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston.

Sunday, June 21

Music

  • SPENCER ELLIOT: Noon-1 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • ALLEN SMITH: 1-3 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • JR YOST: 2-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • VINYL VILLAGE: 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Part of the Arts Amplified Bike City Stage event. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • MURPHY’S LAW & SULLVN: 6 p.m. $25 per person. Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

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.

USA Pro Road National Championships

Etc.

  • SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: 11 a.m.-Noon. $15 per person. Celebrate the longest day of the year – the first day of summer – with 108 Sun Salutations. Yoga Power LLC, 601 Morris Street, Suite 302, Charleston.

  • WEST VIRGINIA BIRTHDAY CONCERT & CELEBRATION: 2 p.m. Free. Featuring the Kanawha Valley Community Band. Co-sponsored by the Kanawha State Forest Foundation. Birthday cake and lemonade provided. Some folding chairs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite lawn chairs. Kanawha State Forest, Nature Center Lawn, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.

  • LITTLE LECTURE FEATURING NEEMA AVASHIA: 2-3:30 p.m. $10 per person. Presented by the West Virginia Humanities Council. Refreshments included. MacFarland-Hubbard House, 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • REVERSE APPLIQUE BEGINNER CLASS: 2-4 p.m. $20 per person. Vintage & Vines Mercantile, 609 D St., South Charleston.

  • WEST VIRGINIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME GARDEN PARTY: 3-6 p.m. $20 per person. Official announcement of the Class of 2027 inductees. Featuring music by Matt Mullins, William Matheny, Mike Morningstar, and John Ellison. Food trucks, beer and wine available for purchase. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4008 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

  • HOW TO START A MUTUAL AID POD CLASS: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 821 Edgewood Drive, Charleston.